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Marv Bjorklund
Marv Bjorklund, 80, passed away Tuesday, June 24th, from a short battle with cancer. Services will be Saturday, June 28th at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow at 10a.m. with Reverend Martin Mock officiating. The burial will be at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be sent to the Glasgow High School Educational Trust Fund, 904 Wedum Drive, Glasgow, MT 59230 or the American Cancer Society.
Marv Bjorklund was born on March 21, 1923 in Glasgow to Herbert and Hilma Bjorklund, early homesteaders north of Nashua who moved to Glasgow in 1934. Marv began his entrepreneurial career at the young age of 13 while attending Glasgow school by building the largest newspaper delivery route in town (during "Fort Peck Dam" days), and by operating a convenience and newsstand with his brother, Russell, on the current site of First Community Bank. Graduating from Glasgow High School in 1941, Marv moved to San Diego, CA (where his sister, Eulalie, lived), and became a tool-and-die maker. He worked two separate jobs in the aircraft factories that werre ramping up production for World War II. It was in San Diego that he met and married Marie Down in October of 1942. In 1943 Marv enlisted in the U.S.Army Air Corps and trained as a pilot. He attained the rank of Captain, and flew night-photo-reconnaissance in the European Theater with the 8th Air Force. He remained in Germany with the Occupation Forces until early 1946. In 1947, with his wife Marie and son Randy, Marv moved back to Glasgow where he joined his father in a fledgling Insurance and real estate business, Bjorklund and Son, that was later known as United Insurance and Realty. Over the ensuring 32 years as a businessman, Marv participated in numerous public service and business-related activities, including the local Kiwanis Club, a Board member of the Deaconess Hospital, and the President of the Montana Independent Insurance Agents Association.
Marie passed away 1967. Marv married Thelma Leraas Waarvik in September of 1975, and in 1979 he sold his interest in United Insurance and Realty to enjoy retirement. Marv and Thelma wintered in Phoenix, Arizona, but always returned to Montana in the summer, eventually splitting their time between Phoenix and Bigfork. It was important to Marv that he always maintained his Montana ties and residency. Marv enjoyed golf, flying, the grandkids, woodworking projects, and helping family, friends and neighbors with remodeling projects.
Survivors include: wife, Thelma of Bigfork; children, Randy and Sonya Bjorklund of Burke, VA, Karen Waarvik of Bothell, WA, Roger and Ruth Waarvik, Daryl and Deb Waarvik of Glasgow, Wayne, Jr. and Tracy Waarvik, all of Glasgow; grandchildren, Karston Waarvik of Bothell, WA, Kristen and Sarah, Brendan and Mikayla, Amanda and Trevor Waarvik, all of Glasgow; a nephew, Eric Bjorklund; and nieces, Karen Locklin, Linda Young and Kris O'Keefe.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Eulalie (Pat); and one brother, Russell Bjorklund.
Pallbearers are Randy Bjorklund, Eric Bjorklund, Roger Waarvik, Daryl Waarvik, Wayne Waarvik, Jr., Brendan Waarvik, Trevor Waarvik and Karston Waarvik.
Honorary Pallbearers are all his friends in Glasgow, Bigfork and Moon Valley.
Arthur M. Vegge
Arthur M. Vegge, 86, passed away from natural causes on Monday, June 23rd at the Valley View Home in Glasgow. Services will be Thursday, June 26th at 10a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Reverend Martin Mock officiating. The interment will be at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Arthur M. Vegge was born February 25, 1917 in Glasgow to Andrew and Marie Vegge. He was raised in Glasgow and lived on the farm near Tampico. He graduated from Glasgow High School. Arthur worked for the Chevrolet Garage. He worked in Seattle and Alaska before entering the military. He served in the US Army in a military artillery unit in Europe. Arthur married Thelma M. DeDobbeleer on May 21, 1938 in Glasgow. Thelma passed away on April 18, 2003. He has resided in Glasgow since. Arthur and Leonard Moen had the Minneapolis Moline, Kaiser, Frazer, and Jeep business. He then farmed North of Glasgow since 1957. His hobby in life was farming. He served on the Board of Directors of the Farmers Union. He was very active with the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow.
Survivors include: 2 sons, Mel Vegge of Glasgow and Larry Vegge of Cheyenne, WY; 2 sisters, Gertrude Figmaka of Glasgow and Selma Tweten of Nashua; 1 brother, Gustav Vegge of Arlington, VA; 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers include: Leonard Moen, Lloyd Eide, Dennis Figmaka, Don DeDobbeleer, Bus DeDobbeleer, Paul Tweten and Jim Tweten.
Arvid W. Hobby
Arvid W. Hobby, 67, died on Thursday, June 19th in Marietta, Georgia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11p.m. Wednesday, June 25th at Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta with Monsignor Patrick Bishop officiating. A memorial service and interment will be held in Glasgow at a later date. A Prayer service will be held at 7:30p.m. Tuesday at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funer Home in Marietta. Honorary pallbearers are his good friends.
Arvid Warren Hobby was born in Bainville, MT July 23, 1935, the son of Fred and Helen (Vannatta) Hobby. He attended school in Bainville. After graduation he joined the Great Northern Railroad in 1954. He continued to work for the railroad as a brakemen and later a conductor, retiring with a disability after 30 years of service with Burlington Northern Railroad. His last run was July 22, 1984. Arvid also served nine years in the National Guard. He married Marie Nolson on April 28, 1956 in Glasgow, MT. They lived in Glasgow for 40 years until 1996 and moved to Kennesaw, GA. Arvid enjoyed many years of hunting, fishing and trap shooting, water skiing and camping near Fort Peck Lake. He was handy with mechanical work and enjoyed building his garage. Arvid's friends were his true joy as he loved to visit and always had coffee available. Arvid was a lifetime member of the Elks having joined 43 years ago. He was active for many years in the Glasgow Fish & Wildlife Gun Club, a member of the Knights of Columbus in Glasgow, and served several years as a board member with the Valley County Credit Union. After Arvid moved to Kennesaw he enjoyed many years of fun with his grandchildren and their activities. He also loved the computer and keeping up with his many friends via e-mail.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Helen Hobby.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Hobby of Kennesaw, GA; a daughter, Sandra Richards and her husband Ron and two grandsons, Stephen and Andrew of Marietta, GA; one brother, Norman Hobby of Helena; and one sister, Caryl Hobby of Glasgow.
Memorial donations may be made to: Handicap Parking Fund in c/o Jeannine Elletson, 3405 Kings Avenue East, Billings MT 59101-5520.
Polly Hagen
Polly Hagen, age 84, passed away on Thursday, June 19th from natural causes at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. Services will be Tuesday, June 24th at the Fort Peck Community Church at 11a.m. with Reverend Martin Mock officiating. The burial will be at the Fort Peck Cemetery. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Polly was born on January 4, 1919 in Helena to Ruth Tollefson and Edmund Ryan. She was raised and attended schools in Billings, and then received her teaching certificate from the University of Montana in Missoula. Polly taught school in Shepherd, MT before moving to Fort Peck in 1951 where she taught until retiring. She enjoyed flower gardening, sewing, painting, crafts, and making and decorating wedding cakes. Polly was involved with the Fort Peck Information Center, the Fort Peck Summer Theatre and served many years on the Election Board.
Survivors include: daughters, Lana Jones and Don of Glasgow, Dixie Evans of Colorado Springs, CO, Linda Redford and (Rod) of Nampa, ID, Daun Dixon and (Charlie) of Fort Worth, TX; son, Ryan Preble of Buena Vista, CO; 12 Grandchildren; and 16 Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ole and sisters, Mary Spelman and Patty Clark.
Marcella Elfring
Marcella Elfring, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 17th at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Services will be Friday, June 20th at 1p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Reverend Martin Mock officiating. The interment will be at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Marcella was born on June 30, 1932 in Glasgow to Sam Emil Sylvester and Anne Gladys (Lear) Sylvester. She graduated from Glasgow High School. She married Bob Elfring in Glasgow on Feb. 24, 1952 at the First Lutheran Church. She was a lifelong resident of Glasgow. Marcella was a Sunday school teacher when her kids were younger. She worked in Glasgow for St. Clair Jewelry, JCPenny, Woolworths and was a school cook. Marcella enjoyed gardening, her flowers, planting and playing cards. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Glasgw First Lutheran Church. Her pride and joy was her granddaughter, Marcia Stratton.
Survivors include: her husband, Bob Elfring of Glasgow; daughter, Debbie Stratton and Lonnie of Glasgow; sons, Larry Elfring of Glendive and Dan Elfring and Missy of Colorado Spings, CO; 3 Grandchildren, Marcia Stratton, Cody Elfring and Caitlyn Elfring; several Nieces and Nephews; 1 brother, Sam Sylvester and Joyce of Glasgow.
Her parents and one sister, Viola Dascher preceded her in death.
All her Nieces and Nephews are the Honorary Pallbearers.
Marlene E. Gouse
Marlene E. Gouse, 69, passed away on Thursday, June 12 at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Services will be Tuesday, June 17th at the Saco Methodist Church at 10a.m. with Reverend Kent Gordon officiating. The burial will be at the Grandview Cemetery in Saco. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Marlene E. Gouse was born on June 20, 1933 in Renovo, Pennsylvania to Henry Edward Lundfelt and Erma Leah Stevenson Lundfelt. She attended school in Renovo, graduating High School in Renvovo. She married Harry Gouse at Renovo on May 9, 1953. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 9, 2003. She was an avid fly fisherman, operated Tie Fly Fishing Co. and the Renovo Land Survey Co. She enjoyed hunting, gardening, bird watching and was an avid reader. She enjoyed camping and family holidays.
Survivors include: husband, Harry Gouse of Hinsdale; sons, Steve Gouse of Saco, Mike (Karen) Gouse of Hamilton and Brian (Paula) Gouse of Hinsdale, daughters, Vicki Gouse of Hinsdale and Holly (Don) Minnerath of Saco ;and 2 Grandchildren.
Mary E. Shipp
Mary E. Shipp, 101, passed away on Tuesday, June 10 from natural causes at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. Services will be Friday, June 13th at 3p.m. at the St. Raphael's Church in Glasgow. Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Mary was born on January 5, 1902 in New Effington, SD, to Charles Edward Felton and Agnes (Bresnahan) Felton. She attended schools in South Dakota and then attended college in North Dakota to become a teacher. In 1922, she moved to north of Glasgow to live at the Tom Coleman Half-Way House and teach at the Rose Hill Country School. Mary married Oliver Shipp on December 21, 1923 in Glasgow. They farmed and raised cattle north of Glasgow until retiring in 1973 and moving into Glasgow. Mary raised turkeys and chickens and she loved to cook. She also enjoyed gardening, flowers and reading. She especially enjoyed her family and her grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Alter Society and Cowbelles. Her husband, Oliver, passed away in May of 1978.
Survivors include: daughter, Lorraine Hinrichsen (Bernie) of Bothell, Washington; sons, Clifford Shipp (Helen) of Las Vegas, Nevada and Lyle Shipp (Janice) of Glasgow; 14 Grandchildren; 25 Great Grandchildren; 6 Great-Great Grandchildren; and sister, Agnes Thies of Fargo, ND; brother, Albert Felton of New Effington, SD. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Mason; sons, Donald Shipp and Gerald Shipp; and brothers, Edward, Chester, Raymond and Earl Felton.
Pallbearers include: Douglas Shipp, Christopher Shipp, Cam Shipp, Kelly Bagley, Mark Brand, Josh Green and Carlo Porteen.
Mabel A. Lohman
Mabel A. Lohman, 64, passed away from cancer on Sunday, June 1, at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Services will be Friday, June 6 at the Bell Chapel in Glasgow at 2p.m. with Pastor Dave Rogenes officiating. The burial will be at the Kenyon Cemetery in Kenyon, MN. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Mabel was born on January 3, 1939 in Backus, MN to Olaf and Edna Lein. She lived in Fergus Falls, MN, graduated in 1957 there, then moved to Faribault, MN. She worked at the State Hospital there as a nurses aid, then was laundry supervisor. She married Roger Lohman at Kenyon, MN on October 15, 1960. They stayed in Faribault until coming to Glasgow in 1977, and have lived here since. She enjoyed traveling, and was active in Al-anon, enjoyed crafts, caring and compassionate for those who that needed help. She enjoyed visiting and taking care of grandchildren.
Survivors include: husband, Roger of Glasgow; 3 sons, Bob (Deb) Lohman of Miles City, Brian Lohman of Anchor Point, Alaska and Blake (Karen) Lohman of Boring, Oregon; 6 grandchildren, Justin, Logan and Chance (Bob and Deb), Lindsey, Casey and Jett (Blake and Karen); 2 sisters, Anna Wetzel of Underwood, MN and Alma of Faribault, MN; 1 brother, Richard Lein of Walker.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Ole.
