John Joseph MacDonald
John Joseph MacDonald, 88, of Jordan died Friday, Aug. 24, 2001, at the family home. Mr. MacDonald was born Aug. 22, 1913, in Jordan, the fourth of seven children born to Joseph Howe and Katherine Louise MacPhee MacDonald. He attended local country grade schools in Garfield County whenever schooling was available. Mr. MacDonald was president of his class in his sophomore, junior and senior years and graduated from Garfield County High School in Jordan in 1934. He worked for local ranchers, worked at Fort Peck, hauled gravel for the building of the road between Jordan and Mosby, carried the mail from Winnett to Jordan, worked in the Big Hole Basin on haying crews and worked in the Garfield County Courthouse in the treasurer's office under Ira Kellogg until begin drafted in to the service in 1942. Mr. MacDonald served in Europe in the Mechanized Calvary until being discharged on Oct. 7, 1945, at Separation Center in Fort Douglas, Utah. He then returned home to continue ranching with his father and brother, Archie. In 1948, he was elected to the House of Representatives and later was elected as state senator, serving until 1965. From 1959 to 1960, he was Speaker of the House and was Governor for a Day. Mr. MacDonald served on the Jordan Elementary School Board for three terms and served on the McCone Electric Co-op Board for 41 years, from 1953 to 1994. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7886. All during this time, Mr. McDonald also was active on the family ranch with his brother, Archie. On June 17, 1961, he and Ann Schmidt Sloan were united in marriage. They made their home on Smoky Butte Creek on the family ranch. To this union, three children were born, Kelly, Brian and Steven. His survivors include his wife of 40 years, Ann; two daughters, Gayle, and her husband, Jay Twitchell, and Kelly, and her husband, Ross, Childers, all of Jordan; two sons, Brian, and his wife, Tami MacDonald, of Billings, and Steven, and his wife, Lavonne MacDonald, of Jordan; 10 grandchildren, Travis, and his wife, Charity Twitchell, Troy, and his wife, Autumn Twitchell, Toni, and her husband, Lee Murnion, Chan and Noli Childers, Tarra, Tristan and Kane MacDonald, and Justin and Ashley MacDonald; and six great-grandchildren, Zachary, Cody and Kevin Murnion, Destiny and Kaycee Twitchell, and Brice Twitchell, all of Jordan. Survivors also include a sister-in-law, Edith MacDonald of Jordan; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Irene, Louise and Mary; his brothers, Archie, Walter, and an infant brother, George; two nieces, Catherine Elizabeth and Joan Audrey MacDonald; and a brother-in-law, Dave Garber. Vigil services will be tonight at 7 p.m. in St. John's the Baptist Church at Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001, in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall at Jordan. Rite of Committal will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery at Jordan. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of arrangements.

Madge Cline
Funeral Mass for Madge Cline, 71, of Billings, an eastern Montana businesswoman, was held Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, in St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral at Billings with Rite of Committal in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Born Oct. 23, 1920, she was the daughter of Katherine and Derwood Petrie. She graduated from Senior High School in 1938. Before her marriage to Jack M. Cline in 1945, she taught school in Reed Point. The couple adopted three children, Robbin, Janet and Debbie. After Mr. Cline's death in 1974, she became president of Big Sky Linen. In 1982, she married the second love of her life, Bill Schumacher. Mutual respect, companionship and traveling to Arizona were threads that prevailed in their marriage until he died in 1992. Her survivors include her children, Robbin, and his wife, Shirley, Janet Platt, and her husband, Chuck, and Debbie Stricklin, and her husband, Joe; her step-sons, Roland, Schumacher and Ralph Schumacher; her grandchildren, Brett and Marcus Cline, Nicole, Kristine and Jonathan Platt and Brandy K. Seat; and five great-grandchildren. Michelotti, Sawyers and Nordquist Mortuary in Billings was in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

George E. Denowh
George E. Denowh, 76, a resident of the Veterans Affairs Nursing Home Care Unit in Miles City, died of cancer on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, in the Veterans Affairs Nursing Home Care Unit in Miles City. Born Feb. 23, 1925, in Cartwright, N.D., he was the son of Naomi and Julius Denowh. He graduated from Fairview High School in 1943 and served in the United States Army Medical Technician Division. On June 17, 1945, he and Dorothy Hart were married in El Paso De Robles, Calif. Mr. Denowh worked in retail sales management for Skaggs Drug Stores for 23 years in Montana, Utah, Idaho and Colorado. The couple had three children together before divorcing after 29 years of marriage. Mr. Denowh and Lola Girard were married in Scobey on Oct. 6, 1974. They lived in Scobey for 17 years before divorcing. Her children and grandchildren were very important to Mr. Denowh and a great source of joy for him. He and Agnes Brown were married July 29, 1994, in Jackpot, Nev. They were divorced in June of this year. Mr. Denowh owned and operated Denowh Builders Construction Company, and after his retirement opened the A to Z Good Things Shop in Billings. He also loved to buy and sell used vehicles in his spare time. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and the American Legion Yellowstone Post. An avid hunter and fisherman, he had a great appreciation for horses and antique cars and owned hundreds of vehicles during his lifetime. His survivors include his brothers, Jim Denowh, and his wife, Margaret, of Cartwright, N.D., and Russell Denowh, and his wife, Pat, of Sidney; a son, George A. Denowh, and his wife, Sandy, of Middleton, Idaho; his daughters, Mrs. Jack (Judy) Deck and Mrs. Gary (Paula) Huffman, both of Great Falls; 10 grandchildren, Carl Denowh, Shawn Denowh, Allen Denowh and Ben Denowh, all of Middleton, Idaho, Randy Deck and Jayme Deck, both of Las Vegas, Nev., Jason Deck of Phoenix, Ariz., Lindsey Huffman, Jesse Huffman and Casey Huffman, all of Great Falls; and numerous step-children, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind an extended family of staff and friends at the nursing home in Miles City where he spent the last three and one-half years of his life. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harvey, Rolland and Gene. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001, in the Fairview Cemetery at Fairview. A reception will follow in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Sidney. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: Activity Fund (135), V.A. Nursing Home Care Unit, 210 S. Winchester Ave., Miles City, MT 59301.

Kandace "Kandie" Eileen Watts Ginther
Kandace "Kandie" Eileen Watts Ginther, 50, of Greeley, Colo., formerly of Miles City, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, in the North Colorado Medical Center at Greeley. Born March 27, 1951, in Miles City, she was the daughter of Henry A. and Lydia M. Reichert Watts. She graduated from Custer County High School in 1969. In 1996, she and Dennis Ginther were married in Greeley. She was formerly from Redding, Calif., Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Utah and Montana, but had lived in Greeley since 1993. Mrs. Ginther worked for Cameo Sister Stitches, the City of Greeley and worked in sales for radio advertising. She was confirmed and baptized in the Lutheran denomination. Mrs. Ginther enjoyed flowers, gardening, crafts, was a Bronco fan and collected Bronco memorabilia. She enjoyed music, singing, playing the piano, activities with her nieces and nephews and she participated in cancer relays such as Relay for Life. Mrs. Ginther was a member of the Northern Rocky Mountain Barbed Wire Collectors Incorporated. Her survivors include her husband of Greeley; her father, Henry Watts of Miles City; a daughter, Angella Faulds Perank, and her husband, Dallas, of Myton, Utah; a son, Ronald Kelly Smith, and his wife, Kelly, of Roosevelt, Utah; and six grandchildren. Survivors also include two sisters, Jeannie Bird, and her husband, Robert, of Bismarck, N.D., and Judi Erickson, and her husband, Steve, of Greeley; a brother, Robert H. Watts of Bismarck, N.D.; a step-daughter, Brandi Ginther of LaSalle, Colo.; a step-son, Brian Ginther of LaSalle; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lydia Watts. Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 24, 2001, at 1 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church at Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society for Melanoma Research.

Justice Lincoln "J.L." Wilson
Justice Lincoln "J.L." Wilson, 70, of Broadus died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, in the Powder River Manor at Broadus after a long period of poor health, but a short struggle with cancer. Born March 8, 1931, near Broadus in the living room of what had been his home for the last 70 years, Mr. Wilson was the son of Ernest Lee and Mary Aimone Wilson. He grew up a loving and caring person, telling stories from his father who was born in 1885. Mr. Wilson attended school at Broadus and graduated from Powder River High School. Following graduation, he attended one year of college at Fort Collins, Colo. He returned to the ranch and on July 31, 1950, he and Phyllis Alderman were married in Miles City. They made their home on the ranch where they remained since. Mr. Wilson enjoyed music and encouraged his children and grandchildren in the love of music. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star, a bank director, a 4-H leader, a member of the Congregational Church of Broadus, a member of the NRA and the Stockgrowers. For the last several years he enjoyed trucking with his son, Dick. Survivors include his wife of Broadus; two son, Lee Wilson, and his wife, Marilyn, of Waco, Texas and Dick Wilson, and his wife, Connie, of Broadus; a daughter, Helen Best, and her husband, Howard, of Miles City; his grandchildren, Leilani and Paul Prince and their son, Daniel, Brandon and Sherri Wilson and their daughter, Rebekah, all of Waco, Texas, Chad and Michelle Wilson, and their daughters, Ashley and Haley, of Watertown, S.D., Will and Kelda Page, Keegan Wilson, Lincoln Best and his special friend, Lexie, and son, Ethan, all of Broadus, and Stephanie and Cody Morris and their daughter, Josie, of Biddle. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the Powder River Congregational Church at Broadus. Private family Masonic graveside rites will follow in the Valley View Cemetery at Broadus. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Broadus is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Powder River Manor for the Hospice Room or to the Powder River Mud Cats Baseball Team.

Leon Walter Huber
Leon Walter Huber, 84, of Miles City died Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, in his home. Mr. Huber was born in Plevna on Nov. 22, 1916, the son of George and Emma Leischner Huber. He attended country grade school near Plevna and graduated from Plevna High School. Following graduation, he worked in Lovell, Wyo., at a sugar beet farm, then moved to Billings where he worked at Pierce Packing Company. While in Billings, he met his future wife, Helen King. Mr. Huber entered the United States Army in July 1941, serving in Fort Smith, Ark., in the Medical Department, working with Prisoners Of War. On May 20, 1945, he and his wife were married in Fort Smith. After his discharge in January 1946, they moved to Billings and then to Plevna where Mr. Huber farmed until 1951 when they moved to Miles City. While living in Miles City, on Oct. 1, 1951, Mr. Huber began working as an X-ray technician at the Veterans Affairs Hospital. He worked there for four years before going to Garberson Clinic where he worked until 1980 when he began working part time at the Holy Rosary Hospital Eastern Montana Cancer Center. Mr. Huber enjoyed repairing clocks (a talent he didn't realize he had until after his stroke), attending church (he taught Sunday school and had Bible studies in the Eagles Manor) and preached in Belle Creek and the Mizpah area. One of the original founding member of Grace Bible Church, he had a joke for everyone. His survivors include his wife of Miles City; a son, Rick Huber, and his wife, Joy, of Miles City; a daughter, Marcia Heydt, and her husband, Michael, of Missoula; and four grandchildren, Travis and Josh Huber of Miles City and Taylor and Mikael Heydt of Missoula. Survivors also include four brothers, Ervin Huber of Tucson, Ariz., Ted Huber of Tenino, Wash., Wilmer Huber of Plevna and Richard Huber of Cheney, Wash.; one sister, Lorene Fried of Billings; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karon in 1951; and six brothers, Roy, Marion, Herbert, Victor, Gordon and Kenneth. A prayer service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, in the Grace Bible Church. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson St., Miles City, MT 59301 or to the Grace Bible Church Youth Mexico 2003 Trip, care of Grace Bible Church, Rt. 1, Box 2719, Miles City, MT 59301.

Michael Lee Clovek
Michael Lee Clovek, 22, of Biddle died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident on Highway 59, 12-1/2 miles south of Broadus. Born May 22, 1979, in Rapid City, S.D., he was the son of Doug and Sandy Carpenter Slovek. He attended grade school at Ashland Public, the SH Country School and elementary school in Broadus. In 1998, he graduated from the Powder River County High School in Broadus. Following high school, Mr. Slovek lived and worked in Gillette, Wyo. He then went to work in Biddle in the oil fields as a roustabout for Joe's Welding and Roustabout. Mr. Slovek enjoyed drawing, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his parents of Broadus; a brother, Casey Slovek of Broadus; his grandparents, Helen Slovek and Orlando and Katy Drageset, all of Philip, S.D.; nine aunts and seven uncles, Diana and Richard Stewart, Cathy and Ralph Fiedler, Keith and Edith Slovek, Diane and Charlie Gittings, Kathy and Greg Arthur and Laurie and Ron Mann, all of Philip, S.D., Jeannette Barnett of Oregon, Bruce and Sharon Barnett of Quinn, S.D., and Mary Alice Bilbrey of Broadus; and several cousins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, in Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home at Broadus. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery at Broadus. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Rev. Robert Thaden Sr.
A memorial service for the Rev. Robert Thaden Sr., of Minnesota, former Miles City and Broadus resident, was held recently at Nokomis Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis with the Rev. Bob Thaden Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Fort Snelling Military Cemetery at St. Paul, Minn. The Rev. Thaden died Saturday, July 28, 2001, at the Little Memorial Hospice in Edina, Minn. Born Aug. 8, 1917, in Willow Lake, S.D., the Rev. Thaden was the youngest of 11 children, nine boys and two girls. Five of the boys became pastors. The Rev. Thaden grew up on the family farm near Willow Lake with his parents and spent his first eight years of education in a one-room schoolhouse near the farm. He had two years of high school, then had to drop out during the depression to help on the farm. When he was 22 years of age, the Rev. Thaden went back to school and attended a private Dutch Reformed academy at German Valley, Ill., where he graduated from high school in 1940. He then enrolled at Hope College at Holland, Mich. After one year of school, he was drafted into the Army and later was attached to the Air Force as a medical technician. After two years in San Antonio, Texas, he was sent to Australia and served with the United States Air Force at Townsville, Australia. While on temporary leave to get a wisdom tooth fixed, he met Judy Ride, who later became his wife. She was a member of the Australian Women's Air Force. Upon returning to the United States, the Rev. Thaden transferred to the University of Dubuque in Iowa. He graduated from the university in 1949 and from the seminary in 1951. He then served Presbyterian churches in Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Tasmania, Australia, Florida and Minnesota. After retiring in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1982, he worked for several years as a health home aide for senior citizens and also served for five years as an interim minister in Minneapolis and in Broadus and Worden. His survivors include his wife of Minneapolis; his four children, Randall and Pamela, both of Minneapolis, Ronald and his wife, Patty, of Grand Forks, N.D., and the Rev. Bob Thaden Jr. (former pastor of the United Christian Church) and his wife, Marilyn of Camp Mimanagish in McLeod, formerly of Miles City. Survivors also include one brother, Clarence Thaden of Encino, Calif.; two sisters, Johanna Alberts of Warwick, N.Y., and Dena Plucker of Lennox, S.D.; seven grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the United Christian Church in Miles City.

James Stewart "Jimmy" Anderson
James Stewart "Jimmy" Anderson, 82, lifetime resident of Knowlton, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001, in the Holy Rosary Healthcare at Miles City. Mr. Anderson was the son of Madison and Alice Conwell Anderson and was born Jan. 13, 1919, in Dubuque, Iowa, where his mother was staying because of the flu epidemic during the harsh Montana winter. He attended grade school at Knowlton and graduated from Custer County High School. After his graduation, he continued to live on the family ranch. He worked for area ranches and spent a summer working for the highway department. On Feb. 25, 1941, Fr. Patrick Berther united Mr. Anderson and Mary Ellen Chezum in marriage at Miles City. The couple continued to live at Knowlton and in 1943, Mr. Anderson took over the operation of the family ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson continued to ranch and had lived on the place in Knowlton ever since. Mr. Anderson was a dedicated rancher. He raised Hereford cattle and loved horses. Up until recently, he even fed his cattle with a team of horses. He enjoyed square dancing, old-time dancing, hunting, trapping, reading, playing cards and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Mr. Anderson found humor in everyday life. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Range Riders, Eastern Montana Fiddlers and several roping and square dancing clubs. His survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Ellen; a son, Richard J. Anderson, and his wife, Jane, of Tongue River Stage; two daughters, Donna Hartman of Miles City and Mary Alice, and her husband, Charles Grosshans of Denver, Colo.; 19 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include a brother, Kenneth Anderson, and his wife, Josephine, of Bozeman; a sister, Mildred, and her husband, Mirko Misic, of Seattle, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Stewart Anderson in 1967; and two brothers, Robert T. and Harry C. Anderson. Vigil services will be Friday, Aug. 17, 2001, at 7 p.m. in Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow in the Knowlton Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Knowlton Cemetery/Community Fund, HC 80, Box 18, Ismay, MT 59336, or to the Range Riders Museum, Rt. 1, Box 2203, Miles City, MT 59301.

Oliver "Ollie" LeRoy Kirsch
Oliver "Ollie" LeRoy Kirsch, 83, of Glendive, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, in the Eastern Montana Veterans Home at Glendive. Mr. Kirsch was born March 6, 1918, in Milwaukee, Wis., the son of Oscar and Cora Forbes Kirsch. He was raised and educated in Milwaukee. In September 1943, he entered the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II as a Seabee. Following his discharge in November 1945, he returned to Milwaukee where he worked as a stucco plasterer. On May 19, 1939, he was united in marriage to Gertrude Liebig in Milwaukee. They moved to California where Mr. Kirsch worked on movie sets. They then moved to Billings in 1976 and Mr. Kirsch owned and operated a stucco/plastering business. He also drove a school bus. Mr. Kirsch retired in 1985 and he and his wife moved to Glendive in 1986 to be near their family. In 2000, Mr. Kirsch moved into the Eastern Montana Veterans Home. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Mr. Kirsch enjoyed country western music and making flowers and boots from paper money. His survivors include his wife of Glendive; one son, James Kirsch of Glendive; two daughters, Barbara Williams, and her husband, Jim, of Billings and Doris Knox, and her husband, Rick, of Arlington, Texas; his sister, Carol D'Wiggings of San Marcus, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Davis in 1986; and three brothers, Alvin, Harold and Norman. Memorial services will be held at a later date in the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Miles City. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with arrangements.

Letty V. Welty
Letty V. Welty, 71, of Fallon died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001, at her home in Fallon. Born May 24, 1930, in Beach, N.D., she was the daughter of John Henry and Letty Arlene Frye Bishop. She attended grade schools in Beach and graduated from high school at Savage. She then attended Dickinson College in North Dakota where she received her teaching degree. For two years, she taught at country schools in North Dakota, then moved to Victor where she helped her mother on the family farm and also worked at the local grocery store. Mrs. Welty also worked in Hamilton where she managed a floral shop. On Aug. 24, 1968, she and Jared "Jerry" Welty were united in marriage. She continued to work at the floral shop and also helped on the family farm at Victory. In 1984, they moved to Clarkston, Wash., where they lived for five years before moving to Stevensville. In 1995, they moved to Fallon where they resided since. Mrs. Welty enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, bird watching, animals and spending time with her family and friends. Her survivors include her husband of Fallon; three sons, Steven Welty, and his wife, Cheryl, of Stevensville, Randy Welty, and his wife, Kate, of Darby and Douglas Welty of Fallon; a daughter, Cindy, and her husband, Tom Zinn, of Virginia; a special nephew, Dan Rathbun, and his wife, Melody, of Darby; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, six sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001, at 11 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Terry. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery at Miles City. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of arrangements.

Michael Lee Clovek
Michael Lee Clovek, 22, of Biddle died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident on Highway 59, 12-1/2 miles south of Broadus. Born May 22, 1979, in Rapid City, S.D., he was the son of Doug and Sandy Carpenter Slovek. He attended grade school at Ashland Public, the SH Country School and elementary school in Broadus. In 1998, he graduated from the Powder River County High School in Broadus. Following high school, Mr. Slovek lived and worked in Gillette, Wyo. He then went to work in Biddle in the oil fields as a roustabout for Joe's Welding and Roustabout. Mr. Slovek enjoyed drawing, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his parents of Broadus; a brother, Casey Slovek of Broadus; his grandparents, Helen Slovek and Orlando and Katy Drageset, all of Philip, S.D.; nine aunts and seven uncles, Diana and Richard Stewart, Cathy and Ralph Fiedler, Keith and Edith Slovek, Diane and Charlie Gittings, Kathy and Greg Arthur and Laurie and Ron Mann, all of Philip, S.D., Jeannette Barnett of Oregon, Bruce and Sharon Barnett of Quinn, S.D., and Mary Alice Bilbrey of Broadus; and several cousins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, in Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home at Broadus. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery at Broadus. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Macy Kae Arnold
Macy Kae Arnold, five-week-old daughter of Keith Arnold and Linda Schrock, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, in the Holy Rosary Healthcare at Miles City. She was born July 15, 2001. Macy is survived by her parents; two sisters, M'Kala Arnold and JaDee Grenz, both of Miles City; her grandparents, Pat and Dan Arnold and Loretta DeGlopper, all of Miles City; her great-grandparents, Annabell Schrock of Lake Michigan, Charlotte Arnold and Rathdrum, Idaho, and Frank Thibault of Miles City; and numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. The Rev. Dan Barber will officiate. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the family for a headstone for Macy.

Catherine Rogers
A private memorial service for Catherine Rogers, 70, of Wibaux, was held Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in the Wibaux Cemetery. Cremation had taken place in the Bullis-Graves Eastern Montana Crematory. Mrs. Rogers died Friday, May 24, 2002, in her home of cancer. Born April 30, 1932, at Rocky Butte in Galva, N.D., she attended schools in Galva and later moved to Beach, N.D. On Feb. 7, 1948, she and Warren Rogers were married. The couple lived on a farm west of Wibaux before moving to Wibaux in 1963. Her survivors include her husband, Warren; his daughter, Sharon of Wibaux; three sons, Kenneth Rogers, Bill Rogers, and his wife, Diane, and Robert Rogers and his wife, Molly, all of Wibaux; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David. Bullis-Graves Memorial Chapel of Miles City was entrusted with the arrangements.

Norman E. Olson
Norman E. Olson, 92, of Jordan died Sunday, May 26, 2002, at the Garfield County Health Center in Jordan. Mr. Olson was born in Lamberton, Minn., on May 30, 1909, the son of Cornelius and Anna Pederson Olson. He moved to Montana in 1920. His father had come to Montana in 1916 to apply for a homestead. At that time in order to prove up on the homestead, 40 acres had to be farmed. At the end of three years, Cornelius had managed to get only 20 acres ready for crop, but he was tired of the bachelor life and sent for his wife and family. Young Olson helped his father finish breaking out the other needed 20 acres using a one-bottom walking plow and a three-horse team. This was hard work for an 11-year-old, but was only a forerunner of the many other hardships that he would encounter. In 1934, Cornelius Olson and his wife decided that farming was not for them and they moved to Jordan and later to Havre. The land had almost been lost due to unpaid taxes. But when Mr. Olson was given a quitclaim deed by his father, he worked at various jobs in order to pay the taxes and redeed the property. In 1935, he and Lucille Edwards were married and they had five children, Sonny, Skip and Mardrie (Baker) live in the county. Betty and Norma married and live within a day's drive from the ranch. The Olson family spent many hours entertaining themselves with their musical talent. Mr. Olson played the fiddle and his two sons, Sonny and Skip, play several instruments. Their musical abilities have made them one of the most desired dance bands in Garfield County and several surrounding counties. Mr. Olson was ready to help a neighbor when needed and was a jack-of-all trades. When the Lutheran Church needed carpentry work done, he joined the crew. He worked at the Farmers Union to help pay the grocery bill while still running the ranch. Later he bought a threshing machine and for many years threshed grain for the neighbors and himself. In the 1950s, he put the threshing machine to rest and bought a combine. Then he, like most other farmers, used a four-wheel drive tractor and his combine boasted a cab. Throughout the years, Mr. Olson served on various boards and committees including the Hospital Board, 12 years on the Livestock Protection Committee, the High School Board, Farmers Union Board, Fair Board, was director of the TaxPayer Association, SCS Board, was a charter member of the Eastern Montana Feeder Cattle Association and a member of the Hereford Breeders Association. he also was a member of the Stockgrowers Association for many years. His survivors include one sister, Ann Pfiefer of Conrad; three daughters, Norma Youngquist, and her husband, Ken, of Circle, Mardrie Baker, and her husband, Jim, of Jordan, and Betty Jean Proue, and her husband, Don, of Roundup; two sons, Sonny Olson, and Skip Olson, and his wife, Jana, all of Jordan; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; six brothers; five sisters; and two infant daughters. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 30, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall at Jordan. Interment will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery at Jordan. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Garfield County Health Center Permanent Endowment Fund in Jordan.

Marjorie Kathleen Lestar
A funeral service for Marjorie Kathleen Lestar, 65, of Baker, former Miles City resident, was held Friday morning, May 24, 2002, in Stevenson Funeral Home at Baker. Burial was Friday afternoon in the Custer County Cemetery at Miles City. Mrs. Lestar died Wednesday morning, May 22, 2002, at the Fallon Medical Complex in Baker after a long-term illness. Born Aug. 19, 1936, in Miles City, she was the daughter of Norben and Evelyn Kelly Waite. She grew up and attended school in Miles City. She was a coronet player in the Custer County High School band and graduated in 1954. In 1955, she and Bill Bergerson were married. They had three children. Later they divorced. She taught for one year in a country school. After that she worked for Nugents' Transfer and Storage until they closed. Her good friend, Bev Laird, soon after preceded her in death. In 1980, she and Virgil "Mike" Lestar were married. They ranched southeast of Baker for 22 years. Over the years, Mrs. Lestar was involved with the State Office for the Veterans of Foreign Wars as well as being the Fallon County Red Cross representative. She enjoyed quilting, crafts and naming all of the animals. Her life revolved around the people who shared their lives with her. She had "adopted" children who filled her life with joy. Her survivors include her husband, Mike; three children, Robert of Miles City, Cynthia of Great Falls and Kathleen of Michigan; three sisters, Norma Bond of Miles City, Fern Bechtel of Colorado and Barbara Stoltz of Washington; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Todd. Stevensons' of Baker and Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City were in charge of arrangements.

Selma Montana Venable Cooksey Blankenship
Selma Montana Venable Cooksey Blankenship, 91, of Miles City died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in the Friendship Villa Care Center. Mrs. Blankenship was born May 1, 1911, in Miles City, the daughter of J.M. and Cora Eis Venable. She grew up in the Pine Hills east of Miles City and attended the Meadowbrook School. In 1930, she graduated from Custer County High School. When she was 16 years of age, she was baptized in the Christian Church at Miles City. Mrs. Blankenship attended two years of nurses training in Rochester, Minn., but major surgery caused her to leave the school. On Aug. 2, 1934, she and Claude C. Cooksey were married. Born to this marriage were two children, Allan Gordon and James Joseph. Mr. Cooksey died Dec. 4, 1937. She completed college in Great Falls and went to work for Deaconess Hospital in December 1944. On June 23, 1947, she and John Spencer Blankenship were married in Miles City. Born to this union were four children, John Spencer, Van Lee, Bert Edward and William Robert. Mrs. Blankenship enjoyed ranching, Morgan Horses, embroidery, houseplants, all children and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a member of the National and Ding Dong CowBelles, National Cattleman's Association, American Morgan Horse Association and First Christian Church. Survivors include her four children, James Joseph Cooksey, and his wife, Jan, of Lompoc, Calif., John Spencer Blankenship III and his wife, Becky, of Broadview, Bert Edward Blankenship, and his wife, Debbie, of Otter Creek and William Robert Blankenship, and his wife, Kitty, of Glendive; her grandchildren, Jack Cooksey, and his wife, Cheryl, Kathy Troop, and her husband, Mike, Justin Blankenship, and his wife, Yancy, Wally Blankenship, and his wife, Melanie, Jason Blankenship, John Spencer Blankenship IV, Rachel Ann Blankenship, Joe Blankenship, and his wife, Jamie, Becky Titus, and her husband, Rob, Laura Kalloch, Van Lee Blankenship, Jay Blankenship and Merle Blankenship; her great-grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan, Kyle and Ty Cooksey, Riley and Calum Blankenship, Hayes Blankenship, Chance and Casey Kalloch, and Trace and Roper Blankenship; a special niece, Rita Venable; a special friend, Karen Losing Dean; and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in November 1979; and two sons, Allan Gordon and Van Lee. Private family funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at 1 p.m. in Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Savage. Should friends desire memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

Gerald H. Hrubes
Gerald H. Hrubes, 92, of Miles City, formerly of Glendive, died Saturday, May 18, 2002, in the Veterans Administration Nursing Home at Miles City. Born Nov. 12, 1909, in Flandreau, Moody County, South Dakota, he was the son of John Joseph and Anna Frances Vesely Hrubes. He enlisted in the United States Army in February 1941. Mr. Hrubes served during World War II and received the Purple Heart for his heroic efforts from being wounded in action. Following his military service, he returned to the family farm in Bloomfield in October 1945 where his sister, Rose, devoted her life to taking care of him. They resided on the family farm until 1992 when they moved into Glendive. His survivors include two brothers, John Hrubes, and his wife, Santa, of Miles City and James Hrubes of Glendive; one sister, Mary Jo Veverka of Glendive; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Hrubes and Benjamin Hrubes; and two sisters, Adeline Hrubes and Rose Hrubes. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 23, 2002, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Pastors Carter and Myrna Havner will officiate. Interment, with military honors, will be held in the Dawson County Cemetery at Glendive.

Burnice Jensen
Burnice Jensen, 84, of Miles City died Monday, May 20, 2002, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City. Born June 27, 1917, in Angela, she was the daughter of William A. and Hazel Martin Klar. She attended country schools in the Angela area and began high school in Forsyth. After moving to Miles City she graduated from Custer County High School. In June 1937, she and Arnold Jensen were married in Miles City. They went to work on Pumpkin Creek. She then worked for the Holy Rosary Hospital in the baby ward for 20 years until her retirement. Mrs. Jensen has been a long-time resident of Miles City. She was well known for her love of fancy hats and purses. Her survivors include her four children, Bill Jensen and Carol French, both of Miles City, Lester Jensen of Billings, and Virginia Carey of Bothell, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Chrystal LaPoidarem of Minnesota, Margie Kaldor of Portland, N.D., Arva Spidel of Hysham and Marlene Parkins of Billings. She was preceded in death by her brothers, William Klar and Arnold Jensen. Funeral services will be Friday, May 24, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Should family or friends desire, memorials may be made to the Living Way Fellowship Four Square Church, 708 Missouri Ave., Miles City, MT 59301.

Alvin Sackman
Alvin Sackman, 77, of Fallon died Friday, May 17, 2002, with his family at his side, at the Prairie County Medical Assistance Facility in Terry. Born June 17, 1924, on the family homestead, he was the son of Jacob and Salomena Maier Sackman. Mr. Sackman was inducted into the Army in February 1944. He received his basic training at Camp Croft in Spartanburg, S.C. After completing basic training, he was assigned to Fort Lewis in Washington. On Aug. 18, 1944, he was sent to the Hawaiian Islands and then on to the New Heberdes Islands for further military training. From there, he was assigned to combat on the Okinawa Islands with Company E, 106th Infantry, 27th Division. At that time, he also was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following the war, Mr. Sackman was transferred to Tokyo, Japan, and became part of Company B, M.P. Battalion, where he was put in charge of the Ernie Pyle Theater. Mr. Sackman left Japan on April 11, 1946, and returned to the states. He was discharged from the Army at Fort Lewis, Wash., on April 25, 1946. On Oct. 17, 1951, he and Barbara Moore from Spring Valley, Wis., were married. They shared their entire married life at their home on the Fallon Flat where they farmed, ranched and raised three children. Mr. Sackman loved his Lord Jesus and showed this in the way he lived his life every day. He was a faithful member of the Fallon Evangelical Church for many years. His survivors include his wife of Fallon; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Dan Martin of Billings and Aileen and Bill Kickert of Bismarck, N.D.; and three granddaughters, Abby Martin, Cassie Kickert and Krista Kickert. Survivors also include his brothers and sisters, Max Guidice of Miles City, Emma Knopp of Kanton, Kan., Fred Sackman of Terry, Connie Burns of Seattle, Wash., Barbara Patterson of Powell, Wyo., Esther Sackman, Rachel Ruff and Ben Sackman, all of Billings, and a sister-in-law, Hilda Sackman of Fresno, Calif.; other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John Moore of White Bear Lake, Minn., Corrin Victora of Billings, and Leta Powell and Orin Moore, both of Spring Valley, Wis. He was preceded in death by his son, Tom Sackman; his parents; his brothers and sisters, John Sackman, Sally Hoffer, Albert Sackman, Betty Day and Walter Sackman; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Norman and Marjorie Moore; and brother-in-law, Calvin Moore. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at 10 a.m. in the Fallon Evangelical Church in Fallon. Interment, with military honors, will follow in the Fallon Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

James "Jim" Isaacs
James "Jim" Isaacs, 77, of Miles City died Thursday, May 16, 2002, in the Veterans Affairs Nursing home at Miles City. Born Aug. 9, 1924, in Miles City, he was the son of William and Pauline Waddell Isaacs. He attended school in Miles City and the Kelly School in Epsie through the eighth grade. He entered the United States Army on July 27, 1943, and served during World war II. On Aug. 5, 1943, he and Irene Porter were married. While serving in the Army, Mr. Isaacs received a Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. he was honorably discharged on Sept. 1, 1945. After the war, Mr. Isaacs trapped for the government in Carter County outside of Ekalaka on the Box Elder Creek. He and his wife the went on to farm in the Broadus area. They then moved into Miles City where they raised turkeys and chickens. Mr. Isaacs became a nurses' assistant at the Veterans Administration Hospital and a carpenter at the Radar Base in Miles City after the prices of turkeys dropped so drastically. He later went on to carpentry at the Radar Base in Miles City. In 1957, through a correspondence course, he earned his drafting degree from the Chicago Technical College. After obtaining this degree he worked at the Midland Lumber Company as a draftsman. From that point on, he owned and operated Isaacs Construction as a general contractor in the Miles City, Powder River, Jordan and Ashland areas. In 1979, he retired due to medical problems. Mr. and Mrs. Isaacs moved to Kinsey in 1984. Mrs. Isaacs died in January 1986. Mr. Isaacs and Adeline Powellek were married Sept. 6, 1986. After many years in Kinsey, they moved to Miles City in 2000. An avid trapper and hunter in his spare time, Mr. Isaacs enjoyed watching his children grow, get married and have children of their own, whom he cherished. His survivors include his wife, Adeline of Miles City; a son, Murr Isaacs, his wife, Kathy, of Broadus and their children, Bill and Jennifer; six daughters, Patricia McConkey of Des Moines, Iowa, and her children, Jim and Jeff, Clara McNamee, her husband, Mike of Park City, and their children, Nicole, Pat, Joe, Amber and Casey, Bonnie Bradley, her husband, Curt, of Laurel, and their children, Chris, Steven and Tonya, Sharan Clark, her husband, Don, of Phoenix, Ariz., and their son, Doug, JoLynn Isaacs of Bennington, Wyo., and her children, Brandon and Amanda, and Kaye Duncan, her husband, Bill, of Sheridan, Wyo., and their children, Aaron and Adam; and four great-grandchildren, Brandon McConkey, John McConkey, Kaiden Patton and Eleesa Patton. In addition to his first wife, Irene, he was preceded in death by four sisters, two brothers and a grandson, Charlie. A prayer services will be held tonight at 6 in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in the First Lutheran Church. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Earl Leland Lilienthal
A service for Earl Leland Lilienthal, 66, of Portland, Ore., former Miles City resident, was held Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2002, in Willamette National Cemetery. Mr. Lilienthal died Saturday, May 11, 2002. Mr. Lilienthal was born June 20, 1935, in Miles City. He served in the Army and Air Force and was a maintenance worker for Burlington Northern Railroad in Livingston and Miles City. In 1961, he and Gayle Peterson were married. They moved to Portland in 1990. Survivors include his wife; his sons, Marte, Monte, Lance, Lashlyn and Drace; his daughter, Lenoriann; his mother, Hilda; his brother, Ray; and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherrilyn K. in 1967. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Marion Kramer
Funeral services for Marion Kramer, 64, of Williston, N.D., former Miles City resident, were held Friday afternoon, May 3, in Everson Memorial Chapel at Williston, N.D. Burial followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Kramer died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, surrounded by her family at her home. Born Nov. 7, 1937, in Watford City, N.D., she was the daughter of Axel and Esther Denzine Miller. She was raised and attended public schools in Williston. On Aug. 22, 1953, she and Floyd H. Kramer were united in marriage. She was a housewife and mother. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed fishing, cooking outside, gardening and dancing. Her survivors include her companion of 33 years, Edwin Blunt of Williston; three sons, Floyd R. Kramer, and his wife, Crystal, Terry Kramer, and his wife, Arlene, and Casey Blunt, all of Williston; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Miller of Miles City, Clifford Miller of Williston and Gerald Miller of Seattle; and two sisters, Merle Stensaker, and her husband, Art, and Bernice London, all of Williston. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter; and three sons.

Pierre Raymond Two Two
Pierre Raymond Two Two, infant son of Lenray Two Two Sr. and Danielle Stevens of Lame Deer died Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at his home. Pierre was born Nov. 15, 2001, at Crow Agency and was named after his grandpas, Pierre Ewing and Raymond Two Two. While his live was short, he brought much joy to his family. His survivors include his parents; two brothers, Lenray Two Two of Lame Deer and Kalen Kyle Sooktis of Billings; three sisters, Lashon Two Two and Trelyn Two Two, both of Lame Deer, and Taleah Redeagle of Ashland; his grandmas, Lavern Ewing of Lame Deer and Ruth Ann Tiger Stevens of Billings; his Aunt Sandra Little Whiteman of Billings; and his Uncle Lionel Stevens. A wake service will be held at 7 tonight in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at Lame Deer. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 18, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the family cemetery on Muddy Creek near Lame Deer. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Eugene Schonenbach
Joseph Eugene Schonenbach, 79, of Ashland died Monday, May 13, 2002, at his home in Ashland. Born March 19, 1923, at Wheelock, N.D., he was the son of James A. and Anna Sersen Schonenbach. He attended rural schools and graduated in Ray, N.D. He entered the Navy in 1944 and served in Great Lakes, Ill. He was honorably discharged in August 1946. After his discharge, he returned to North Dakota to his folks' farm. He then worked for Roman Daniels for seven years before moving to Montana. Once in Montana, he worked at Ed's Plumbing and Heating in Broadus. He then purchased F & I Grocery in Ashland in 1958. He owned and operated the business as Joe's Trading Post until he retired and sold the business in 1979. He was well known for his woodworking. His speciality was creating inlaid furniture from cedar and pine. Mr. Schonenbach enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He spent many hours camping, boating, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed reading and a good cribbage game. A charter member of the Cheyenne Western Bank, he served on the board of directors for a number of years. He also was a member of the St. Labre Mission Catholic Church and Holy Name Society. His survivors include a sister, Mary Wilson, and her husband, Mike, of Portland, Ore.; and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Leo, John, Francis, Edwin and Raymond; two sisters, Rose and Florence; one niece; and two nephews. Vigil and Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 20, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the St. Labre Mission in Ashland. Interment will follow in the St. Labre Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice.

Edward "Eddy" Clark
Edward "Eddy" Clark, 26, of Miles City died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at the Stephanie group home in Miles City. Mr. Clark was born Sept. 28, 1975, in Missoula, to John and Neva Walter Clark, the oldest of two children. He attended grade school at Lowell Elementary School, Harwthorn Elementary School and Dickinson School. When he was 15 years of age, he moved to Miles City where he lived at the Stephanie group home where he had resided since. He started attended Custer County District High School and graduated in 1997. He was a sociable young man who was like by everyone who knew him. Mr. Clark loved to be around people and was the entertainer. He enjoyed playing board games and playing outside in the water from water hoses. He also enjoyed sitting in pickup trucks and taking van rides. Mr. Clark loved the piano and his favorite song was "Jesus Loves Me." His survivors include his parents, John and Neva Clark of Tohnopah, Nev.; two grandmothers, Ann Viola Sword Walter and Floy Kennedy Clark, both of Bakercity Ore.; a sister, Jennifer Ann, her husband, Kelly Smith, and their children, Abigail Ann, Dillon John and Joshua David, of Winnemucca, Nev.; and the staff and clients at Eastern Montana Industries. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Horace Walter and David Ross Clark. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2002, at Eastern Montana Industries in Miles City. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.

Nancy Anne Olson
Nancy Anne Olson, 67, of Colstrip died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, May 12, 2002, at the Billings Deaconess Medical Center. Born April 19, 1935, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of Arthur and Claire Coleman Wiedeman. She grew up in Lewistown with her two brothers, Art and Paul, graduating from Fergus High School in 1953. Her father decided she was to be a geologist, but she convinced him her true vocation was teaching. In 1957, she graduated from Montana State University-Bozeman with her bachelor of arts degree in teaching. She started her career in education in Lewistown and proceeded to move on to teach in various other communities including Salem, Ore.; Port Angeles, Wash.; and Okinawa, Japan. On Dec. 28, 1963, she married a younger graduate of Fergus High School, Norman R. Olson in Lewistown. They moved to Butte and later to Big Sky where she started a kindergarten. In 1977, they moved to Colstrip with their family where she continued to teach within the Colstrip School District until her retirement in 1977, after 30 years of teaching. She was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Delta Kappa Gamma and the Daughters of the Nile. She also was a member of the United Community Church in Colstrip where she was a treasurer for six years, and a charter member of the Women of the Moose in Colstrip. She also enjoyed cooking, doing crafts, puzzles, reading, traveling and golf. Survivors include her husband of Colstrip; two daughters, Kristi Rudolph, and her husband, Andrew, of Rapid City, S.D., and Janet Wacker, and her husband, Grant, of Minneapolis, Minn.; two sons, Kirk Olson of Dallas, Texas, and Erik Olson of Wilsonville, Ore.; her five grandchildren, Alex, Eryn, Briana, Tristan and Evan; her brother, Paul Wiedeman of Dillon; her sister-in-law, Joan Wiedeman of Cut Bank; and her nephew, Rick Wiedeman of Helena. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa A. Olson; her parents; and her brother, Arthur Wiedeman Jr. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002, in the Colstrip High School auditorium. Interment of the urn will take place at a later date. Beals Mortuary of Forsyth is assisting the family with arrangements.