Mildred Lorraine Schwend
Mildred Lorraine Schwend, 94, long-time area resident, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, in the Big Horn County Memorial Nursing Home. Born Feb. 16, 1909, in Burlington, Wyo., she was a daughter of James and Flora Clifford Shelmerdine. As a small child, she moved with her family to the Great Falls area, then to Billings via a covered wagon before settling in the Bridger area in 1915. She received her education in Bridger, graduating from high school in 1927. During her last two years of high school, she worked as a telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Company. She and Jess C. Schwend were married July 16, 1927, in Billings and the couple made their home in the Bridger area until moving to their ranch near St. Xavier. In 1941 they moved to the Takes the Gun place where they ranched for 29 years before retiring and moving to Hardin in 1967. She was the matriarch of the Schwend family. She was always busy with her hands, crocheting, knitting and acting as a true seamstress. She often made her own clothing. Mrs. Schwend loved cats and was an avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan. Her survivors include her daughter, Dorothy Tally of Billings; a sister, Mabel Delmonica of Washington; and her beloved grandchildren, Scott Tally, his wife, Voni, and their children, Austin and Ashley, Brett Tally, his wife, Jean, and their children, Brooks and Bram all of Miles City, Colleen Moullet, her husband, Tim, and their children, Tiffany and Bethany of Huntley Project, Tracy Siemion, her husband, Chip, and their children, Stormy and Cady and Cody Schwend, his wife, Kara Lee, and their children, Steven and Conner, all of St. Xaiver; as well as a niece and several nephews. Her husband, Jess; son, Corky; and a sister, Grace Phelps, preceded Mrs. Schwend in death. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel at Hardin. Interment will be held 2 p.m. Friday in the Bridger Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Helen Nybo Eckert
A memorial service for Helen Nybo Eckert, 83, of Laurel was held Saturday morning, Feb. 7, 2004, in Faith Chapel in Billings. Cremation had taken place. Mrs. Eckert died early Wednesday morning, Feb. 4, 2004, in her home at Laurel where she resided with her daughter and son-in-law. Born Feb. 11, 1920, in South St. Paul, Minn., she was the oldest of three children born to William Lyle Devine and Ethel J. Lysne. The family moved frequently and Mrs. Eckert often remarked that she went to three different high schools in three years, graduating from Great Falls High School in 1937. She and Stanley Nybo were married in Billings and four children were born to this marriage. They later divorced and she and Matthew G. Eckert were married in 1971. Mr. Eckert died in March 1997, after they moved to Red Lodge where they spent two years living on Rock Creek (home of her daughter and son-in-law). Mrs. Eckert continued to reside in the mountains and enjoyed the wildlife there. She was "mother" to many outdoor and indoor kitties until the family moved to Laurel in July 2002. Mrs. Eckert was a homemaker for many years until she went to work in the county treasurer's office. She was elected treasurer of the City of Billings until the city changed this from an elected position. She then worked in Billings at Security Bank, Sample Shack and Monkey Bars before going to work at the Quilting Bug in 1987. This changed the direction of the rest of her life. Quilting, shopping and going to quilt workshops and other related activities allowed her creative spirit to flow. All of her family members and many friends, as well as the community benefited by her involvement. She was a member of Quilt by Association and Yellowstone Valley Quilt Guilds. Her survivors include her three sons and one daughter, L.D. Nybo, and his wife, Margaret, of Great Falls, David Nybo of Butte, Kent Nybo, and his wife, Lee Ann, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Marjorie Nash, and her husband, Kim, of Laurel; her adopted mother, Jean M. Devine of Miles City; six grandchildren, Stacey Nybo Black, and her husband, Ron, Heidi Johnson and her husband, Josh, Steven Nybo, Turi Nybo, LaRell Carter, and her husband, Jason, and Craig Nash, and his wife, Kim; and seven great-grandchildren. Survivors also include one sister, Marjorie Taylor of Billings; one brother, James Devine of Huntley; numerous special nieces and nephews; and special friends Cruiser, Gus, Silver, Sadie and Beaudene, who all made pilgrimages to her room the morning she died and warmed her lap and heart on many occasions. Smith Downtown Chapel in Billings assisted with arrangements. Memorials or donations may be made to the Jeremiah House or Big Sky Hospice.

Roberta "Bobbie" Lou Lehfeldt
Roberta "Bobbie" Lou Lehfeldt of Billings, formerly of Butte and Colstrip, died quietly in her sleep at the Mission Ridge Independent Living complex Monday, Feb. 2, 2004. Mrs. Lehfeldt was born June 21, 1932, in Hamilton, the daughter of Herbert and Eda Slack. With her family they moved to Missoula and later to Butte where she graduated from Butte High. While attending high school, she began her working career with the Montana Power Company. On Jan. 13, 1951, she and Jack Lehfeldt were married and together they moved to San Diego, Calif., while he was deployed to the Korean War. During her stay in San Diego, her job sparked her interest in computers. After Mr. Lehfeldt was discharged from the Navy, the family moved to Missoula where he completed his mechanic apprenticeship. Because of job opportunities, the family moved back to Butte and Mrs. Lehfeldt returned to work at Montana Power and raised her family. Mr. and Mrs. Lehfeldt would eventually settle in Colstrip and in 1994, both retired from the Montana Power. Mrs. Lehfeldt's 35-year career with MPC spanned various departments, but all involved some type of computer. Following retirement, they remained in Colstrip and enjoyed fishing and camping with friends and family at Fort Smith as well as traveling.Ê Mrs. Lehfeldt was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed helping her husband coach Little League. She loved dogs and at one point she and her husband had 21 Siberian Huskies (sled dogs) participating in various races in the state. Their lead dog was a Canadian and American champion show dog. Mrs. Lehfeldt was able to balance a working career with lovingly raising her family. Her survivors include her three children, daughters Sandy and husband Steve Perusich of Colstrip, Shirley and husband John Snell of Deer Lodge; a son, John Steven Lehfeldt of Krum, Texas; and daughter-in-law, Cindy Lehfeldt of Euless, Texas; six grandsons, Justin and wife Sarah Perusich, Ryan and wife Chazzney Perusich, John and wife Elisha Snell, Shawn, Steve and Jack Snell; five granddaughters, Stephanie and husband Kevin Norman, Nicole and husband Doug Donegan, Alicia Lehfeldt, Stephanie Scearce and Erica and husband Raymond Buckley; and 12 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include a sister, Gay Brynie of Bozeman; a brother-in-law, Gerald Lehfeldt of Tacoma Wash.; nieces Tammy Brynie of Boston, Mass., and Barbara Williams of Tacoma; and nephew, Kevin Brynie of Bristol England. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Eugene Slack; and her husband of 50 years, Jack. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at 1 p.m. in the St. Margaret Mary Church in Colstrip. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.

Suzanne Annette Messer
Suzanne Annette "Susan" Messer, 51, of Miles City died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. Born in Miles City on June 3, 1952, she was the daughter of Rene Ottoy and Mary Lou Timberman. She attended and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Miles City. She and Terry Irwin were married when she was in her early adulthood and they lived in Billings and for many years in Wasilla, a suburb of Anchorage, Alaska. Their children are Deanna, Jamie, and Jay Paul. Later she married Rick Messer and lived in Utah. She was first of all a kind and loving person who, without fail, cared for others more than herself. She was a true Christian and an example of a person living The Golden Rule on this earth. Mrs. Messer worked many and varied jobs in her time in Alaska, from working with drafting to working for the county on the roads. She had a great ability to adapt. Mrs. Messer loved animals incredibly and cared for her horses, bird and her dog daily. She enjoyed riding horses and doing the daily chores necessary for their care. She raised larger gardens than most would dream were possible. Her survivors include her parents, Rene Marcel Ottoy and Mary Lou Timberman, both of Miles City; and her husband, Rick Messer of Jensen, Utah. Survivors also include her daughter, Deanna Gee, and her husband, Jimmy Gee, of Anchorage, and their children (her grandchildren) Shellina and Aurora; her daughter, Jamie Irwin of Fort Worth, Texas; her son, Jay Paul Irwin of Spokane, Wash.; her siblings, Janet Ottoy Thompson, and her daughter, Christine Loegering, and husband, Scott Loegering, and their children, Nicole, Courtney, Alexandra, Emily and Elissa, and Janet's son, Mark Campeau; by Linda Ottoy Regan, and her son, Sean Regan, and wife, Anna Regan, and their son, Caleb, and by her son, Michael Regan, and wife, Rosie Regan, and their children, Eddie and Amanda; by Richard Ottoy, and his sons, Nicholas and Joseph, and their mother, Dawn Ottoy; by Mary Ketchum, and her son, Casey Ketchum. A Prayer Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends and family desire, memorials may be given in Suzanne's name and sent to Ms. Deanna Gee, 8531 Mentra Circle, Anchorage, Alaska 99518.Ê

John Joseph "Joe" McDowell
John Joseph "Joe" McDowell, 84, of Broadus, former Miles City resident, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. Mr. McDowell was born July 21, 1919, on his father's homestead on Box Elder Creek, in what is now Carter County, to "Young Tex" (Ellis) and Nina Maude Elliott McDowell. His first five years were spent on the homestead and then the family moved to the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds, where his father worked as custodian. He attended Lincoln School and Washington School and graduated from Custer County High School in 1938. He attended Miles City Junior College in 1938-1939 and then went to Kinman Business University in Spokane, Wash., where he graduated. After his graduation, he returned to Miles City and worked at different jobs, including a highway job and for the Commodity Credit Corporation. In 1941, he volunteered for the Army Air Corps, but could not get in because of a heart murmur. Later that same year, he moved to California where he worked at various jobs around the state. In August 1943, he and Isabel Klein were married. They stayed in California until 1948, when they moved to Broadus. Mr. McDowell went into business with his father-in-law for a while and then built the Cashway Cafe and Truck Stop and eventually the new Cashway Truck Stop, a large heated garage for truck storage and a mini-storage building. He spent 50 years in various businesses in Broadus. His greatest pride was in his family and in his support of the community. He is survived by his wife, Isabel; his four children, JoAnn Shimamoto, and her husband, Sam, of Billings, Jerry McDowell, and his wife, Cathy, of Powderville and Marcia Gergen and Don McDowell, and his wife, Sheri, all of Broadus; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Survivors also include a brother, Donald McDowell of Miles City; and a sister, Barbara Weaver of Santa Maria, Calif.Ê He was preceded in death by his parents, Young Tex and Nina McDowell; a son, Jerry; one sister, Mary Lou McDowell; and one brother, David McDowell. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Broadus. Interment will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Powder River Nursing Home for their Nurses Scholarship Fund.

Lydia Lea Fleming
Lydia Lea Fleming, 73, of Miles City died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City. Born in Ismay on Jan. 29, 1931, she was the daughter of Lee and Rosemond Kimball Linnell. She attended and graduated from high school in Ismay. On Oct. 1, 1950, she and Maurice Fleming were married in Ismay. They lived at Knowlton until moving to Miles City in 1976. Mrs. Fleming served on the local School Board, was president of the Fallon Creek and Southeastern Montana CowBelles, was a member of the Locate-Knowlton Extension Club, Eagles Club, Sage Riders and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, past president of the Custer County Extension Council, Deacon and Elder of the Presbyterian Church and past president of the Range Riders Reps. She enjoyed cooking, friends and most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Fleming enjoyed attending all of her grandchildren's activities. Her survivors include by two sons, Tab Fleming and his wife, Santos, of Miles City and Philip Fleming and his wife, Debi, of Broadus; a daughter, Rita Fleming of Miles City; seven grandchildren, Brett, Derick, Jesse, Cresta, Rayne, Carmen and Tab; and a brother, George Linnell of Miles City. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Maurice in 1995; a brother, LaJaren; and a sister, Neva. Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Miles City. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Knowlton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Edna May Anderson
Edna May Anderson, 91, of the Broadus and Ashland area, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth. Mrs. Anderson was born in Kelvin, N.D., on June 17, 1912, the daughter of Thomas and Georgie Hopkins Wetherelt. At an early age, she moved with her family to the Broadus area where she grew up and attended school. Following her schooling, she moved to Idaho. She met her husband, Joseph Anderson, whom she married on June 17, 1937 in Troy, Idaho. Together they made their home in Troy until moving to the Broadus and Ashland area. In 1943, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson made their home in Ashland where they raised their family. During her years spent in Ashland, she worked at various places as a cook. She then worked at St. Labre Mission until 1977, when she retired. Mrs. Anderson continued to live in Ashland until moving to Sheridan in 1979. She returned to Broadus in the early '90s and later moved to Miles City. In 2000, she moved to Colstrip and later into the Rosebud Health Care Center. She enjoyed sewing, craft work and also spending time gardening and loved to watch birds. Mrs. Anderson especially enjoyed the times with her family, children and grandchildren. Her survivors include her six children, daughter, Edna Morey, and her husband, Charlie, of Tucson, Ariz., and five sons, Joe Anderson, and his wife, Marlene, of Lame Deer, Don Anderson, and his wife, Linda, and Rick Anderson, all of Colstrip, Edward Anderson, and his wife, Darlene, of Butte, and Norman Anderson of Ashland. Survivors also include one brother, Alvin Wetherelt of Columbia Falls; 23 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph; and her son, Duane. Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the St. Labre Catholic Church at Ashland. Burial will follow in the Ashland Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the Anderson family at www.stevensonandsons.com.

Anna Huschka
Anna Huschka, 100, of Dickinson, N.D., formerly of Belfield, N.D., died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at St. Benedict's Health Center in Dickinson. Born March 30, 1903, in New Hradec, N.D., she was the daughter of Frank and Rosalia Roller Krushensky. She grew up and attended country school in the New Hradec area. On June 15, 1925, she and Andrew J. Huschka were married in New Hradec. They moved to a farm south of Belfield. Together they farmed and raised their family for the next 40 years. Her children were the center of her life. Mrs. Huschka would raise a large garden and canned all the family's vegetables. They also raised chickens and pigs and milked a few cows. Mrs. Huschka sewed most of the boy's shirts without a pattern. They moved to Belfield in 1965. Mr. Huschka died in 1993 and in July 1996, Mrs. Huschka entered St. Benedict's Health Center. Church being very important to her, she enjoyed singing in the Gaylord Catholic Church Choir. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Belfield. Survivors include her sons, Clarence Huschka, and his wife, Ann, and Joe Huschka, all of Miles City, Fred Huschka, and his wife, Angie, of Ellensburg, Wash., Rolly Huschka, and his wife, Dawanna, of Torrance, Calif., Ray Huschka, and his wife, Kay, of Norwalk, Calif., Richard Huschka, and his wife, Trudy, of Fergus Falls, Minn., Andy Huschka, and his wife, Connie, of Cypress, Calif., and Bill Huschka, and his wife, Alice, of Mandan, N.D.; her daughters Jan Champion, and her husband, Bill, of Miles City and Rose Cook, and her husband, Bobby, of Austin, Texas; her daughter-in-law, Marge Huschka of Davenport, N.D.; her sisters-in-law, Barbara Krushensky and Clementina Faller, both of Dickinson, N.D.; 41 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Andrew, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Leo; her daughters, Elenore and Maggie; her brothers, Frank, Louie, Andy and Joe; her sisters, Josephine, Cecilia and Lucy; four grandsons; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter. A rosary will be led by the Catholic Daughters and vigil led by Father Shannon Lucht will be said at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel in Dickinson. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Belfield with Father Shannon Lucht celebrating. Interment will follow in St. Bernard's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. Benedict's Health Center and St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Remembrances and condolences can be shared with the family at stevensonfuneralhome.com.

Arthur Henry Boehm
Arthur Henry Boehm, age 90, of Hardin died Friday, March 26, 2004 at the Heritage Acres in Hardin. Mr. Boehm was born on September 29, 1913 to Henry J. and Mary (Hughes) Boehm in Muenster, Saskatchewan. He moved to Dutton, MT with his family, where he attended grade school and graduated from high school. He farmed in the Dutton area until 1943, when he went to work for Dave Manning Construction. On October 6, 1934 he and Rachel Gallagher were married in Great Falls. In 1952, he lost his wife in a car accident. On March 11, 1953 he and Martha L. Hollowell Haveman were married in Columbus. Together they ranched until his death. Mr. Boehm is survived by his wife Martha of 51 years, of Hardin; a daughter, Connie Bolton and her husband Bill of Miles City; one step-son, Jay Haveman and his wife Marlene of Seeley Lake; two step-daughters, Virginia May of Sarpy Creek, Kay Sitton and her husband George of Livingston; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2004 at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 29, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hysham. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Richard F. Marchewitz
Richard F. Marchewitz, 48, of Miles City died Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at his home. Born in Highland Park, Mich., on Oct. 14, 1955, he was the son of Raymond and Winifred Marchewitz. He attended schools in the orphanage in Michigan. Later he lived in Texas. He came to Montana in the early 1980s. Mr. Marchewitz worked for Brush Truck Repair and for Richard Culver. He worked at Gallagher's and did many odd jobs around town. Mr. Marchewitz had a big heart and enjoyed playing pool. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. He is survived by his significant other, Twila Marchewitz of Miles City. Funeral services will be Friday, March 26, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Lee Michael Golden
Lee Michael Golden, 64, of Merlin, Ore., former Miles City resident, died Friday, March 19, 2004, at his home. Born May 11, 1939, in Los Angeles, Calif., he grew up in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School in 1957. He continued his formal education at Cal-Tec where he graduated in 1963. He and Karen Nelson of Forsyth were married Aug. 10, 1958, and they had three children, Caryn Lita Atkins, Ruskin William Golden and Michael Shannon Golden. Mr. Golden was gifted in that he was able to be accomplished at so many different work disciplines and enjoyed them all. He moved to Grants Pass, Ore., from San Jose, Calif., in 1995. He enjoyed reading, gardening, woodworking and the great outdoors. Mr. Golden had a special love for nature and animals, especially his dogs. His survivors include his daughter, Caryn Lita; his sons, Ruskin William and Michael Shannon; his former wife, Karen Oman; his sister, Ruth Caekaert; and brothers, Ruskin Golden and Frank Golden. He was preceded in death by his sister, Leta Dell; and his parents, Ruth Mary and Ruskin Golden. Family and friends are invited to meet at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2004. They will then travel to the Golden family grave site in the Custer County Cemetery for a graveside service with the Rev. James Mavis of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.

Monte Dean Brown
Monte Dean Brown, 42, of Miles City died Saturday, March 20, 2004, at his home surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer. Mr. Brown was born Dec. 30, 1961, in Crosby, N.D., to Murvin and Maryann Voigt Brown. He attended grade school and high school in Miles City while working with his father for Brown and Sons Concrete. He and his wife, Ronda, were married Sept. 5, 1982. Mr. Brown then went to work for Eckart Construction until 1986, when he went to work for Portable Pavers. He later started working for Prince Construction where he was working until the time of his death. An outdoorsman, Mr. Brown loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed cutting firewood and being with his family and friends. His survivors include his parents, Murvin and Maryann Brown of Miles City; his wife, Ronda, three sons, Dustin, his fiancŽe, Denise, Sidney and Quinn Brown, all of Miles City; and four brothers and their spouses, Merlin and Debbie Brown and Murray and Tana Brown, all of Miles City, Maldon and Sheila Brown of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Mitchell and Terri Brown of San Diego, Calif. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Brown. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, March 29, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Mr. Brown's children care of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home, 1717 Main St., Miles City, MT 59301 or to the charity of one's choice.

Gary Ensign
Gary Ensign, 59, of Miles City died Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at his home in Miles City surrounded by his family. Mr. Ensign was born March 30,1944, to Guy and Evelyn Ensign in Glendive. He grew up in Fallon and graduated from Terry High School in 1962, where he was involved in sports, music and drama. He attended Mayville State College in Mayville, N.D., where he played football all four years and received his bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1966. Mr. Ensign and Margaret Stegman were married while in college. They moved to Miles City to teach school, and there they became the parents of Anita and Tari. In 1975, Mr. Ensign and Sue Ericson were married while they both taught sixth grade. They later became the parents of Justin and Jeremy. Mr. Ensign coached baseball, football and basketball for many years. He was the Little League coordinator for a number of years and coached his t-ball teams to record numbers of tie games. A talented woodcarver, he taught carving seminars in Montana, North Dakota and Canada. He gave away more carvings than he sold because it gave him a great deal of pleasure. Mr. Ensign played guitar and sang in several dance bands throughout the years, however, he will be best remembered for his banjo rendition of "The Little Drummer Boy" at Christmas Eve services. He taught sixth grade in Miles City for 27 years. Mr. Ensign enjoyed being around kids and touched many lives through his teaching and coaching. He was a member of the Grace Bible Church for 24 years, where he served as usher and wrote and sang many touching songs in praise of his Lord. Survivors include his wife, Sue; his sons, Justin, and his wife, Amy, of Littleton, Colo., and Jeremy of Palm Springs, Calif.; his daughters, Anita of Memphis, Tenn., and Tari, and her husband, Matt Scheininger, of Denver, Colo. He was preceded in death by his father, Guy; his mother, Evelyn; and his step-dad, Bob McMakin. A prayer service will be held Friday, March 26, 2004, at 6 p.m. in the Grace Bible Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 27, 2004, at 3:30 p.m. in the Grace Bible Church. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Memorials may be made to the Mayville State University Foundations, 330 Third Street NE, Mayville, ND 58257-1299; the Miles City Youth Baseball Associations; Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301; or to the charity of one's choice. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Garry Chapel
Garry Chapel, 54, of Miles City, formerly of Big Timber, died Saturday, March 20, 2004, in the Holy Rosary Healthcare at Miles City. He was born Sept. 5, 1949, in Big Timber, to Eugene and Marie Gale Chapel. Mr. Chapel attended country grade schools in Nob Hill and Glaston Country School and graduated from Big Timber School. During the Vietnam War, he entered the United States Army. After returning to the Big Timber area, he worked for area ranches until moving to Miles City in 1990 where he worked for the Fred Wacker Ranch until the time of his death. His survivors include three sons, Brian Chapel of Miles City and Garrett Chapel and Evan Chapel, both of Big Timber; and two brothers, James Chapel of Ballantine and George Chapel of Vaughn. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Eugene Chapel Jr. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 25, 2004, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Graveside services, with full military honors, will be Saturday, March 27, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Mountain View Cemetery in Big Timber. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. If desired, memorials may be made to the St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Big Timber or to the American Legion Club in Big Timber.

Calvin M. "Buzz" Jackson
Calvin M. "Buzz" Jackson, 71, of Rosebud died Sunday, March 21, 2004, in Miles City surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Jackson was born at home, 10 miles up Sweeney Creek, on March 25, 1932, to Floyd and Winifred Hoff Jackson. He attended Ash Creek Grade School, Rosebud School and graduated from Rosebud High School in 1949. He worked for various ranches until he started construction work in the early 1950s. He worked as an operator, foreman and was working at Woodby Island when he met Veneta Osborne. They were married April 30, 1959, and had been best friends ever since. They had eight children, Reed, Jeb, Flint, Mark, Bobbie, Sim, Sandy and an infant daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and their family lived all over the western states, working construction. Mr. Jackson was an accomplished equipment operator and member of the Operating Engineers for more than 40 years until he retired in 1992. He returned home to Sweeney Creek, where he ran cattle for his children. He loved ranching, cattle, his grandchildren, and liked to let them drive him around. His survivors include his wife, Veneta; his children, Sim of Miles City, Reed and his wife, Diana, of Sheridan, Wyo., Jeb and his wife, Cathy, of Rosebud, Flint and his wife, Kathy, of Basin, and Bobbie and her husband, Mike Hagan of Whitehall; and his sister Pat Turner and her husband, Dave, of Rosebud. Survivors also include his grandchildren, Camie, Monica, Ryan Jackson and Kelly Lenart of Sheridan, Wyo., Michelle Niedge of Rosebud, Jill, Cole and Kendra Jackson of Basin, and Layne and Raelynn Hagan of Whitehall; his nephews, Bill Turner of Miles City, Frank Turner of Phoenix, Ariz., and Clyde Turner of Billings; and his niece, Karen Anderson of Forsyth. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, a son and two daughters. Family will receive friends, Monday, March 22, 2004, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A memorial service will be held at a later date on the family ranch. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com or mailed to P.O. Box 14, Rosebud, MT. 59347. Should friends desire, memorials may be sent to the Miles City Hospice or to the charity of one's choice.

Dale Stanton
Dale M. Stanton, 70, of Jordan, died at his home in Jordan on Thursday, March 18, 2004. Born on June 28, 1933, he was the youngest of four children born to Ray O. and Erma E. McKinney Stanton at the family ranch at Brussett. He was educated and worked in the Brusett area. In 1953, he and Gladys Houge met at a dance where he was playing music. She asked Mr. Stanton's cousin, who the good looking guy was and said that she was going to marry him. On Sept. 19, 1953, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton started a 50-1/2-year marriage. In 1955, their son Johnnie Ray was born and in 1964, they adopted their daughter, Cindy Ann. Mr. Stanton held several jobs over the years. He ranched, trucked, owned a bar, worked construction and operated heavy equipment. He retired from the Garfield County Road Department in 1995. For a short time, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton lived in Troy, returning to the Jordan area because Mr. Stanton said that the best people he ever met were in Garfield County. Mr. Stanton was proud of his long marriage, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was especially proud that Johnnie was the only safely loss control instructor in the state of Montana, that his oldest granddaughter was born on his birthday, his youngest granddaughter was grandpa's girl, that he got to see his oldest grandson born and his youngest grandson turned out to be a wrangler man. A cowboy at heart, the family joked that Mr. Stanton was born 100 years too late. He liked nothing more than visiting friends and family, rodeos, camping, fishing and hunting and a game of cards and good country music. Mr. Stanton loved being a friend and grampa to many. Survivors include his wife; two children, Johnnie Stanton and his wife, Laura, of Jordan, and Cindy Williams and her husband, Tennyson, of Ashland; two granddaughters, Kim Stanton and Kristi and her husband, Saurel Favard, of Washingtonstate; two grandsons, Brian Mothershead and Brady Mothershead; three step-granddaughters, Melanie Mattox, Melissa Stilson and Rolanda Stilson; one great-granddaughter; one great-grandson; and two step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Stanton was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two nieces. Funeral services will be Monday, March 22, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the Steve's Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dale Stanton Memorial Hospice Equipment Fund, care of Garfield County Bank, P.O. Box 6, Jordan, MT 59337. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Jordan has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be sent to the family on line at www.stevensonandsons.com.

Alexander Stephen Turnquist
Alexander Stephen Turnquist, 12-year-old resident of Upsala, Minn., grandson of Allan and Gladys Turnquist and great-grandson of Helen Tweit, all of Miles City, died Friday, March 19, 2004, in the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minn. Alex was born May 7, 1991, in Grand Marais, Minn., to Jay and Laura Quaife Turnquist. He was in the sixth grade at Upsala School in Upsala. He attended Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala. He enjoyed Legos, Knex, Game Boy, puzzles and listening to music. In addition to his grandparents and great-grandmother of Miles City, his survivors include his parents of Upsala; a brother, Drew Turnquist of Upsala; a sister, Carlee Turnquist of Upsala; grandparents Steve and Carole Quaife of Grand Marais; great-grandparents Bernice Turnquist of Cooperstown, N.D., Phyllis Noyes and Martha Quaife, both of Grand Marais; and his aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Carl Noyes, Maurice Quaife and Martin Turnquist. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004, in Gethsemane Lutheran Church with the Rev. Craig Johnson and the Rev. Jon Benson officiating. Burial will be at a later time in Grand Marais.

Donald Charles Ingels
Donald Charles Ingels, 71, of Miles City died Thursday, March 18, 2004, at Holy Rosary Extended Hospice Care of multiple Myeloma. Mr. Ingels was born Sept. 8, 1932, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Elmer Ray Ingels and Bertha Wiley. He attended schools in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Franklin High School in 1950. He attended college in Mankato, Minn., and graduated with degrees in sociology/journalism and political science. Mr. Ingels received his degree in hypnotherapy in 1998 in Oregon. He wrestled in both high school and in college. Mr. Ingels enlisted in the Army on Jan. 2, 1953, and was discharged on Dec. 17, 1954. He served eight years in the Army reserves after being discharged from active duty. On May 6, 1999, he and his longtime companion, Karen Raw, were married in Miles City. Mr. Ingels loved to work in his garden, go to garage sales, write plays and short stories. He also loved his dogs. His survivors include his wife, Karen Ingels of Miles City; his sons, Bruce (Heidi) Ingels of Helena, Daren Ingels of Brookings, Ore., and Paul (Merry Lynn) Ingels of Anchorage, Alaska; his daughters, Gretchen (Neil) Swift of Great Falls and Annette (Brett) Connelly of Melrose, Colo.; his step-sons, Shawn and Marc McGuire of Miles City; his brothers, Bruce of Little Rock, Ark., and Richard of Cedar Rapids; his sister, Norma of Cedar Rapids; and his special sister-in-law, Pat of Estes Park, Colo. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Ralph and Ray Ingels. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Holy Rosary Hospice. Bullis-Graves Memorial Chapel and the Eastern Montana Crematory have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Harold L. Peterson
Harold L. Peterson, 73, of Colstrip died Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at Deaconess Billings Clinic. Born in Andees on Feb. 26, 1931, he was the son of Henry and Fern Thompson Peterson. He attended country school near Andees and high school in Culbertson. He then worked for Jennison's Coal Mine until he entered the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict where he served until 1956 when he was honorably discharged. Mr. Peterson and Betty Bertino were married on Nov. 3, 1956, in Sidney. They then moved to Seattle and later returned to Culbertson where he operated local service station. They later moved to Billings where he worked for Long Construction until 1970 when they moved to Colstrip where he continued to work for Long Construction, which later became Western Energy from which he retired in 1993. Mr. Peterson loved to go camping and attend sporting events. He enjoyed going to the Senior Citizen's Center where he loved to play games. Survivors include his wife, Betty J. Peterson of Colstrip; two sons:Ê Gary L. Peterson, and his wife, Joanne, of Bozeman and Mike H. Peterson, and his wife, Dicki, of Colstrip; a daughter, Joyce Marie Peterson of Belgrade; a brother, Corky Peterson of Billings; and five grandchildren: Ted, Christina, Shawna, LJ and Trey. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 21, 2004, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the United Community Church in Colstrip with a family prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday, March 22, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Colstrip. Interment will follow in the Colstrip Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Shirley Fern Clark
Shirley Fern Clark, 81, of Miles City died Thursday, March 18, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City. She was born in Miles City on Dec. 2, 1922, the daughter of Paul and Inga Sandbakken Sather. She attended schools in Miles City where she graduated from high school in 1940. On May 31, 1941, she and Kenneth Clark were married in New Castle, Wyo. They lived in Miles City. During the war, she worked at Renwick-Torgeson Drug Store and later was the bookkeeper at Clark's Furniture, the Beauty College, and also for June's Beauty Land. Mrs. Clark loved to read, do crafts, and travel. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her survivors include her remaining family: Gary Clark and his wife, Joanne, of Miles City; Brenda Clark and Diana Clark, both of Helena; Amos Clark and his wife, Glady, of Red Lodge; Olive Lockie of Billings; two grandchildren, LeeAnn Mosley, and her husband, Mark, of Miles City and Jeff Clark, and his wife, Michele, of Redfield, S.D.; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Morang of Everett, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Kenneth Clark on Feb. 21, 2004. A private family service will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2004. At Mrs. Clark's request, no public services will be held. Interment will be at the Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.

Ernest "Ernie" Lyle Vogele
Ernest "Ernie" Lyle Vogele, 59, of Glendive, died Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive. Mr. Vogele was born March 19, 1944, in Glendive, the son of Philip and Ida Vegele Vogele. He was raised and educated in Glendive and graduated from Dawson County High School in Glendive with the class of 1963. He attended Dawson Community College in Glendive for one year. Mr. Vogele worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for a short time and later went to work in the oilfield where he was employed by Paraffin Oil Field Service and later with Bob Eiker Inc., where he worked for 17 years. Mr. Vogele and Julie Franck were united in marriage in Sidney on October 20, 1979. He worked for Reynolds Warehouse Grocery for a short time until being employed by HKT in their lube facility where he worked for the past five years until the time of his death. Mr. Vogele enjoyed yard work, antique auctions, woodworking and refinishing. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. His survivors include his wife, Julie of Glendive; his step-daughter, Aliese Franck, and her fiancŽ, Shawn Wells, of Clearfield, Utah; three brothers, Lester Vogele, and his wife, Agnes, of Billings, James Vogele, and his wife, Lois, of Glendive and Albert Vogele, and his wife, Lois, of Rapid City, S.D.; one sister, Eileen Entzel, and her husband, Vern, of Miles City; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother; father; and step-mother, Wynona. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 20, 2004, in the chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Rev. David S. Hall officiating. Interment, with military honors, will be in the Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silvernale-silhafuneralhome.com.

Vicki Mason-Graham
Vicki Mason-Graham, 36, of Lame Deer, died Friday, March 12, 2004, in an automobile accident near Colstrip. She was born in Crow Agency on Oct. 12, 1967, the daughter of Georgia (Mason) Graham. She grew up and attended school in Casper, Wyo., Colstrip, St. Labre Indian School and Wyoming. At the time of her death, she was a secretary for Morning Star Construction. She was always a happy person, always had a smiling face and lived for her four children. Her survivors include her four children, Teir and Brandi Pereau of the family home, Catherine and Andrew "A.J." Widhalm, both of Beaverton, Ore.; her parents, Georgia and Thomas "Rabbit;" her sisters, Merrilee "Mouse" Stollenwerk and her husband Paul, Pearl Graham and Agnes Graham, all of Ashland; three brothers, George Graham and his wife Sandy of Upton, Wyo., Bill Graham and his wife Cindy of Gillette, Wyo., and Thomas "TL" Graham of Olanche, Calif.; a step-brother, Tommy D. Graham of Belgrade; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Also surviving her is her friend and companion, Josh Jenson of Colstrip. She was preceded in death by her brother; and her grandmother. Wake services will be tonight at 7 p.m. in the St. Labre Catholic Church Social Room in Ashland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2004, in the Soaring Eagle Gymnasium in Ashland. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial funds are set up in the name of Vicki Mason's name at 1st Community Bank in Ashland. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.stevensonandsons.com

Daniel Copps
Daniel Copps, 92, of Miles City, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at his home. Born Jan. 12, 1912, to Daniel and Mary Henney Copps in Burke, S.D., he was the youngest of four children. He attended schools in Burke and played football for the Burke Bulldogs. Mr. Copps and Etta Peterson were married Dec. 26, 1939, in Philip, S.D., where he operated a store and meat market. They moved to Miles City in 1945, and he owned Haley's Grocery on Leighton Boulevard. In 1947 they purchased the Ben Franklin Store, which the family worked until it was sold in 1969. He did auditing for the State Liquor Board and bookkeeping for Christensen's of Miles City until 1973, when he retired. Mr. Copps belonged to the Chamber of Commerce, the Knights of Columbus and the Roundtable. He enjoyed people, dancing and traveling. He helped start and worked with St. Vincent De Paul for 15 years. His survivors include his wife, Etta; his children, DiAnn Copps of Chicago, Mike and his wife Marty of Broadus, Teresa and her husband Jim Drakos of Missoula, Ed and his wife Jana of Billings, Kay and her husband Bob Balmer of Portland, Ore., and Gail (Steve Wurz) Nottingham, daughter of his heart who joined the family when she was in the seventh grade; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Etta Hillner; and two sons-in-law. A Vigil service will be held tonight at 7 in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2004, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart School, 519 N. Center Ave., Miles City, MT 59301.