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Mary Lou Wagenhals
Mary Lou Wagenhals, 75, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2003 at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, MT. Services will be Friday, September 12, 2003 at 11:00am at the First Methodist Church in Glasgow, MT and Reverend Dave Hodson will be officiating. Burial will be at the Highland Cemetary in Glasgow and Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lou Wagenhals was born November 7, 1927 in Glasgow, MT to Charles and Linda Alley. After 12 years of schooling in Glasgow she attended college in Bozeman and the Great Falls Deaconess Hospital nursing school. She graduated in 1948 as a Registered Nurse. She returned to Glasgow to work at the local hospital and watched it grow into a great medical facility. She was very proud of it. She also worked at Dr. Gregory's Clinic, a great challenge. Mary Lou married her classmate, Dick Wagenhals, on June 3, 1951 in Glasgow and they had two children, Gayle and Dana. After retirement she and Dick traveled extensively and enjoyed it so much. Dick died on December 14, 2000 and ill health the last few years limited her activities but she was blessed with good friends and family that made it tolerable.
Mary Lou is survived by her daughter; Gayle Sage and her husband David of Poplar, MT, son; Dana Wagenhals and his wife Cathy of Billings, MT, 4 grandchildren; Britt Beeghly, Marissa Sage, Chad Wagenhals, Jenni Wagenhals and numerous cousins in the Glasgow area.
LeRoy Connell
LeRoy Connell, 79, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2003 at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, MT. There will be a private family service in Kensal, North Dakota. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
LeRoy was born March 6, 1924 in Jamestown, ND to Raymond S. Connell and Sylvia C. Connell. Roy attended schools in Kensal and graduated from Kensal High School. After graduation he attended mechanics school. Roy married Marge Roehrick in 1956 at Fargo, ND. They moved to Glasgow in 1962 where Roy was employed by Terry Chevrolet. He loved to hunt and especially loved his 1929 Model A Ford and 1930 Model A Ford. After retirement he fixed up old cars and tinkered on projects. Roy was instrumental in building and firing our Scotty Canon at the football games.
LeRoy is survived by Wife, Marge Connell of Glasgow, MT, Daughter; Donna Ringler and her husband Duane of Cody, WY, and by Brother; Derald Connell and his wife Karen of Kensal, ND.
Kenneth Dascher
Kenneth Nelson Dascher, 89, Passed Away On Friday, October 31, 2003 In Hayden, ID From A Brief Fight With Cancer. Services Will Be Friday, November 7, 2003 At 1:00pm At The First United Methodist Church In Glasgow, MT With Reverend Dave Hodsdon Officiating. Bell Mortuary In Glasgow, MT Is In Charge Of Arrangements. The Dascher Family Invites Family And Friends To Gather At Bell Moruary For A Family Service On Thursday, November 6, 2003 At 7:00pm.
Kenneth Dascher was born August 23, 1914 in Siren, WI to John Dascher and Jenny (Nelson) Dascher. His mother homesteaded the farm in 1909. Kenneth attended the Newton School, which he walked to, and worked on all aspects of the Fort Peck Dam project during the 1930's. he was a sheet metal foreman at the Naval Air Station in Alameda, CA. He came back to take over the farm in 1945, continuing to farm until retiring in 1989. Kenneth married Marie Pitts from Laurel, Mississippi on March 1, 1941 in Santa Monica, CA. His favorite pets included his cat Tom and his dog Snoopy, who preceded him in death. Kenneth enjoyed extensive traveling in California, Arizona, and Florida, where he bought a home in Fort Lauderdale. He loved the water, whether it be sightseeing in Niagra Falls, laying on the the Florida beach, or swimming in the pool. He was infamous for his "Coppertone Tan!"
Kenneth was preceded in death by his son, Eugene, and brother Palmer Dascher, and his parents John and Jennie Dascher.
Kenneth is survived by his Wife of 62 years, Marie Dascher of Glasgow, MT, who will continue to reside at the family farm; Daughters Darlyne Dascher and Lyle Nelson of Fort Peck, MT, Linda Hetrick and Gary of Coeur D; Alene, Idaho; Grandchildren, Holly Weger and husband Kurt of Newberg, OR, Dustin Hetrick of Idaho, John Dascher and wife Shannon of WA, Renee Dascher, and Paul Dascher of WA; Great Grandchildren, Devon Dascher, Ariana Dascher of Seattle, and Emme Weger of Newberg, OR.
Pallbearers: Terry Hetrick, Joe Yeoman, Gordon Maxness, Jack Brooks, John Kulczyk, and Doug Wixon. Honorary Pallbearers: Lyle Nelson and John Maxness.
The family requests memorials be sent to:
Hospice of North Idaho
9493 Government Way
Hayden, ID 83835
Anne M. Torgerson
Anne M. Torgerson, 93, Passed Away On Thursday, October 30, 2003 In Valley View Nursing Home In Glasgow, MT From Natural Causes. Services Will Be Monday, November 3, 2003 At 11:00am At The First Lutheran Church In Glasgow, MT With Reverend Martin Mock Officiating. Bell Mortuary In Glasgow, MT Is In Charge Of Arrangements.
On the 30th day of October, 2003, just two days after her 93rd birthday, long time resident Anne (Barstad) (Swenson) Torgerson, died at Valley View Nursing Home of Glasgow of natural causes. She was born October 28, 1910 in Glasgow, MT to Norwegian immigrants, Toy and Birgit Barstad who were early homesteaders 10 miles north of Glasgow. It was here she learned her faith in life that she shared with everyone who knew her. Despite the hardships of the time, she and her sister Ingeborg went on to college to become teachers. Anne taught at several county schools including those that came with the Fort Peck Dam construction days. Many a grown student remembers her fondly as their teacher.
On June 7th, 1938, she married Magnus Swenson from Vardal, Norway in a a Norwegian service at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, MT. In January of 1948, Magnus passed away from a farm accident. Anne was left with four children (ages-6, 5, 2 and 7 months). With neighbors and relatives helping and much hard work, she was able to keep the farm until the children were old enough to help. She loved her animals, giving each cow their own special name. The farm is now the home of her son Leonard and his wife Sandy. On March 21, 1987, Anne married Harold Torgerson at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow. They resided in Glasgow until moving to Valley View Home in October of 2002.
She is survived by her husband Harold (93) and her four children. Marlene and husband Charles McVee, Ruth Myhre, Leonard and wife Sandy Swenson (all from Glasgow), and Karen and husband Ronald Combs of Lewistown, MT. She has 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, her newest one arriving just two days before her passing. She has two surviving sisters-Ingeborg Jackson of Fort St. John B.C., Canada and Clara Anderson of Seattle, WA. She is also survived by a brother-in-law Harold Swenson and two sister-in-laws, Petra Welton and Anna Sundby, all of whom live in Norway, as well as many nieces and nephew both here and in Norway. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ingvar Barstad of Glasgow, sisters Bertha Schwenke of Seattle and Signe DeCroce of Denver, CO., and two half-brothers, Knut Barstad of CA and Harold Barstad of Telemark, Norway, and a son-in-law, Wayne Myhre of Glasgow.
Anne was a charter member of the Highland Lutheran Church where she helped her father Tov build the altar. Later, when the church was brought to town she continued to be an active and lifelong member of First Lutheran Church Anne used her resourcefulness to make things go on the farm. She milked cows and sold milk, cream, and eggs, raised a big garden, worked at the Glasgow Sales Yard for many years, helped with the Election Board, made and decorated many wedding and special occasion cakes, was an active and lifelong member of the Sons of Norway Lodge, and later joined the Rebekah Lodge. She loved music and encouraged all of her children to love music as well. We will treasure our memories of time we shared with her.
Gerald Collins
Gerald Ray "Gerry" Collins, 58, Passed Away Thursday, October 23, 2003 In Ramona, CA By Cause Of Heart Failure. Services Will Be Saturday, November 1, 2003 At 1:00pm At Our Redeemer Lutheran Church In Nashua, MT With Reverend Martin Mock Officiating. Bell Mortuary In Glasgow, MT Is In Charge Of Arrangements.
Gerry Collins was born December 30, 1944. He was raised and attended schools in Nashua, MT and then attended college at Montana State University in Bozeman.
Mike Brayko
Mike Brayko, 87, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2003 at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, MT from natural causes. Rosary will be Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 6:30pm at St. Raphael's Parish in Glasgow, MT. Vigil Service will be Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 7:00pm at St. Raphael's Parish in Glasgow. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 10:00am at St. Raphael's Parish in Glasgow with Reverend Thad Kozikowski officiating. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, MT is in charge of arrangements.
Mike Brayko was born on May 12, 1916 in Sifton, Manitoba to Onfrey and Mary (Stefanuk) Brayko. The family moved to Scobey, MT in 1923 where they farmed. Mike married Evelyn Wilk in 1942. The couple lived in Seattle where Mike worked for Boeing Aircraft until 1946, when they moved to Glasgow, MT and leased the Westland Oil Company. In the mid 50's they purchased the Bell Motel, Union 76 Service Station, and U Haul business, which they operated until 1974. Mike passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2003 at Valley View Home, in the presence of loved ones.
Mike was an avid hunter, fisherman, and card player. After his retirement he enjoyed gardening and traveling in his motor home to visit family. He was a member of St. Raphael's Parish, Knights of Colombus, Elks, and Good Sam.
Mike is survived by his Wife Evelyn; Three Sons and Daughters-in-law, Garry and Kathy of Billings, Curt and Carol of Glasgow, and Craig and Tami of Great Falls; and Grandchildren Krista, Kate, Kara, Adam, Laura, Lisa, Carolyn, Kendra, and Jared. Also surviving are his Brothers and Sisters-in-law, Peter and Lois of Wisconsin, Steve and Marly of Florida and Mary of Scobey, MT; and Sisters Lena Lindquist of Scobey, MT, Tillie Salisbury of ND; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded in death by his parents and siblings John, Bill, Annie Krueger, Richard, and Fred.
August John Hentz
August John Hentz, 98, Passed Away Saturday, October 18, 2003 At Valley View Nursing Home In Glasgow, MT From Natural Causes. Services Will Be Wednesday, October 29, 2003 At The Hinsdale Legion Hall In Hinsdale, MT With Elder Larry Wilkinson Officiating. Bell Mortuary In Glasgow, MT Is In Charge Of Arrangements.
The eldest of seven, August John Hentz was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan, CA to John Alexander Hentz and Gertrude Rebecca Adams Hentz. He lived there with his family until 1912, at which time his father traded his homestead for a livery and feed stable at LeFlesche, Saskatchewan. After 3 years they moved to Thoeny, MT to a homestead. His only formal education was in the Howard School house where he took his 8th grade examination. He had one year of High School in Hinsdale, MT. His jobs included cow punching, logging, apple picking, and dam construction and he worked in the mines in Butte, MT. John married Cecelia Lenore Richter in Spokane, WA on July 2, 1930. He returned to Hinsdale, MT after he married Cecelia and they lived on the farm 2 miles East of Hinsdale, MT on the Milk River. They raised sugar beets, corn and alfalfa. He had a Holstein Dairy until 1960, then raised beef and beefalo cattle. In 1977, the river farm was sold and they moved to the house 1 mile West of Hinsdale, which they had purchased after a severe flooding experience in 1953. They remained there until July 2001, when AJ and Cecelia moved into the Valley View Nursing Home. AJ was baptized into the Community of Christ Church in 1932. He was an ordained minister and served his church community in leadership roles from 1934 to 1993 when he was given superannuation and relieved of his ministerial responsibilities. He served as pastor of the congregation which eventually built a church in Glasgow, MT in 1967. AJ was president of the Montana State Sugar Beets Growers Association, Hinsdale Farmers Union, Dairy Herd Improvement Association, and Hinsdale High School PTA and was a member of the Hinsdale School Board. AJ enjoyed music and played the banjo, fiddle and guitar. "O' Lord, It's Hard to be Humble" was a song he frequently entertained people with as late as the late 1990. Hearing loss stopped him from enjoying music and his ability to play. If AJ had a philosophy to pass on to his descendants he wrote, "it would be (to) seek ye first the kingdom of heaven. Experiment on His word, Try Him. See if He will pour out blessings from Heaven.
August John Hentz is survived by his Wife Cecelia Hentz of Glasgow, MT; Son John Leroy Hentz and wife Bonnie of Glasgow, MT; Daughters Karen Faye Hentz and husband Myron Willard of Leesburg, FL, Dorcas Rebecca Hentz and husband Larry Wilkinson of St. Louis, MO; numerous nieces and nephews; grandchildren Thomas (Cherie) Hentz of Maitland, FL, Kenneth (Chelli) Hentz of Independence, MO, Patty (Paul) Dull of Hinsdale, MT, Joseph (Julie) Hentz of Lamoni, IA, Sandra (Dana) Carlile of Port St. Lucie, FL, Tammy Dunn of Glasgow, MT, Richard (Jaime) Dunn of Cincinnati, OH, Blair (Teressa) Willard of Detroit, MI, Deanna (Jeff) Herges of Dallas, TX, Leatha (Frank) Saullo of Detroit, MI, Sareah (Jay) Douglas of Olathe, KS, Darcia (Sergio) Farrell of Miami, FL, Jeremy (Tiffany) Wilkinson of Kansas City, MO, and Peter (Becca) Wilkinson of Overland Park, KS.
August John Hentz is preceded in death by parents; brothers Thomas Harry Hentz and Horace Victor Hentz; sisters Katheryn Isabell Hentz Stoltman, Henrietta (Dolly) Lorine Hentz and Edith Marjorie Hentz Shrader. Pallbearers will be the Grandsons.
Dale W. Garvey
Dale W. Garvey, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12th at his home at Nemont Manor in Glasgow after a long heart illness. Services will be Friday, October 17th, at 10a.m. at the Bell Chapel in Glasgow with Reverend Lonnie Eidson officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, October 16th from 6-8p.m. at the Bell Chapel. The Interment will be at Stanchfield, Minnesota. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Dale was born September 7, 1928 in Monticello, Minnesota to Virgil and Pearl (Haupt) Garvey. He married Carol Nelson February 5, 1949 in Duluth, Minnesota. He worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad in Duluth for 24 years. Dale moved to Glasgow in 1984 and was a member of the Glasgow Masonic Lodge, Rotary Club, Glasgow Kiwanis, Nemont Manor Corporate Board and the Board of Directors of Valley View Homes.
Dale was preceded in death by his best friend and wife, Carol, in 1989, and by both of his parents.
Survivors include: daughters, Mary Ann Derryberry and her husband Tom Derryberry of Athena, AZ, Rose Marburger and her husband Bill Marburger of Apopka, Florida; 4 grandchildren, Scott, Julie, Brian and Jeff; 5 great grandchildren, Emily, Aaron, Kennedy, Jackson and Logan; sister, Myrtle Scheibert of Toledo, Ohio.
Elwood Simpson, Jr.
Elwood Simpson, Jr., 72 years-old, a Medic in the Korean War and retired ranch worker, went to his Rodeo in Heaven on Sunday, October 12, after a long battle with lung cancer. Funeral Services will be 2pm on Friday, October 17th, at the Saco Assembly of God Church with Military honors. Cremation will follow the services and interment of his ashes will be at a later date. Adams Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements.
Elwood was born on June 14, 1931 in Malta, the son of Walter and Grace (Zeiger) Simpson. He attended school in Bowdoin and Saco. He was a helicopter medic during the Korean War in 1953 where he obtained many medals. On February 21, 1986 he married Betty Conley in Saco. Elwood worked in ranching in the Saco area for Lyle (Heavy) Broadbrooks for many years until his retirement in 1997.
Survivors include: his wife, Betty of Saco; step-children, Carl (Kim) Conley and Robert (Sherri) Conley both of Rhodes, Iowa, Dan (Brenda) Conley of Lufkin, Texas, Darrell Jr. (Lisa) Conley of Salt Lake City, Utah, Kenny (Kathy) Conley of Lakeland, Florida, Joy (Kevin) Peck and Jeanne (Art) Webb both of Austin, Texas, Danice (Buddy) Thomen and Beth (Jim) Bailey both of Billings; brothers, Irvin Simpson of Malta, Larry (Phillis) Simpson of Saco; sister, Hazel (HD) Woodall of Saco; 32 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and a lifetime of cherished friends.
