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Owen Dale Funk, Sr.
Owen Dale Funk, Sr., age 76, died at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, June 10, 2004. a Rosary will be 7pm Sunday, June 13 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial with military honors will be in the Malta Cemetary. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Adams Funeral Home of Malta is in charge of arrangements. Preceded in death by his grandduaghter, Julia Funk; his brother, Maurice Funk; his sister-in-law, Clarice Funk; and his parents, Sid and Francis.
Owen Began his life July 20, 1927 in Malta, MT, the son of Sid and Francis Funk. Owen attended schools in Malta, graduating from Malta High School in 1945. He attended Montana State University in Bozeman where he played basketball for one year. Owen then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1950 and served as a medic in Korea for 22 months where he was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with Letter "V" for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed emeny near Kungmal, Korea, in January 1952. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant First Class. He returned to the family ranch norht of Hindsale and began his ranching career with wife Patricia (Brady) whom he married on January 16, 1954. During his ranching tenure Owen was member of the American Hereford Association and a committee member of the Farmer Home Administration. Owen was active in civic groups serving on the Hindsale School Board for many years. Owen was recognized for his service and contribution to the Valley County Livestock Association and was elected an honorary member of the Future Farmers of America. Owen remained a constant presence at many area sporting events follwing his children and grandchildren in their many activities.
James Gardner Roth
James Gardner Roth, age 75, passed away on Wednesday - March 31, 2004 at his home in St. Marie, Montana of congestive heart failure. Services are planned for Monday - April 5, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at the Livingston Masonic Temple in Livingston, MT with interment at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Montana. Bell Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
BORN: October 24, 1928 in Laurel, MT PARENTS: James Roth and Martha (Gardner) Roth He was born at home to James Francis and Martha (Gardner) Roth. He attended school in Billings and graduated from Park County High School in 1947. He married Joan Isbell on June 1, 1952. He worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad and the City of Livingston as a fireman. Later he was fire chief at the Glasgow AFB. He owned AAA Rental in Livingston until he retired and moved back to the former Glasgow AFB, which is now known as St. Marie. Preceded in death by his parents, a sister Phyllis, a son James Michael and a daughter Joyce Ann.
SURVIVORS: Wife: Joan Roth of St. Marie, MT Daughter: Judy (Bob Roth) Saavedra of Aurora, CO Son: John Roth (Melody Wentz) of Livingston 6 Grandchildren: Candace (Albert) Bolz, Cory Tate, Denver, CO Beth (Adam Myers) and Niki Perry of Billings James Roth and Shawn Roth of Missoula 2 Great Grandchildren: Kailee Perry of Billings Kaden Myers of Billings Sisters: Fran (Bob) Hansan of Lewistown Helen Roemer of Cottonwood, AZ.
Bert Leroy Huff
Bert Leroy Huff, age 66, passed away on Monday - March 29, 2004 at his home in St. Marie, MT of emphysema. Services are planned for Friday - April 2, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bell Chapel in Glasgow, Montana with burial at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, MT with Bell Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
BORN: May 19, 1937 in Ironton, Minnesota PARENTS: Ruben and Ethel (Hemmelman) Huff. Bert was raised and attended school in Little Falls, Minnesota. He entered the service at the age of 17. He served in the Air Force in Alaska, Viet Nam, Phillipines, and Hawaii. From 1967 to 1970 Bert served in Washington DC with Passenger Service for Air Force 1 under President Nixon. On April 18, 1959 Bert married Dolores Valdez in Fort Worth, Texas. He retired from the Air Force in 1972 and moved to Washington State where he earned his degree in Foresty at Green River Community College. He worked as a Carpenter for several years and retired to St. Marie, MT in 1993. Bert loved hunting and fishing. He loved the plains, playing cribbage, reading, early American History, and driving country roads and trails with his dog Betsy.
SURVIVORS: Wife: Dolores Huff of St. Marie, MT Sisters: Irene Luberts Matt) of Pierz, Minnesota Ruby Tuura (Les) of Foreston, MT Many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Lucille V. Lindgren
Lucille V. Lindgren, age 89, passed away on Thursday - March 25, 2004 of natural causes in Glasgow, MT. Services will be on Monday - March 29, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Congregational Church in Glasgow, MT with Rev. Emory Robotham officiating. Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Montana. Bell Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
BORN: May 6, 1914 in Plentywood, MT PARENTS: George and Edith (Erickson) Lindgren She lived in Plentywood until 1926 when they moved to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota for two years. In 1928 her family moved to Brockway, Montana where Lucille graduated from High School in 1934. She then attended the University of Montana in Missoula where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Education. Lucille taught school in Brockton, Noxon, Hinsdale and for many years in Glasgow. Lucille was a photographer and had a Photography Studio in Glasgow in the 1950's. She served in the 8th Army Air Force in England during World War II, working on war records. She was very active in genealogy and was a oil and water color painter. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and served on the Church Board for many years as Treasurer.
SURVIVORS: Brother: George Lindgren and his wife Gertrude of Great Falls, MT Niece: Marilyn Lindgren of West Austin, Texas Nephews: George Lindgren of Memphis, Tennessee Richard Lindgren of Great Falls, MT Henry Lindgren of Great Falls, MT Thomas Lindgren of Springfield, Missouri Frank Lindgren of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Grand Nieces and Nephews: Marcella Lindgren of Grand Marias, Minnesota Alan Lindgren of Memphis, Tennessee Linsey Lindgren of Billings, MT.
Dorothy Emma Larson
Dorothy Emma Larson, age 91, passed away on Saturday - March 27, 2004 at France Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana from natural causes. Services are planned for Tuesday - March 30, 2004 at 3:00 P.M at the Valle View Chapel in Glasgow, MT with Rev. Martin Mock officiating. Interment will be at the Faith Lutheran Cemetery in Mentor, Minnesota. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy was born October 24, 1912 in Maple Valley, Minnesota. Parents: John A. and Alvina (Suring) Nelson. Dorothy graduated from Suring High School in 1930. She and her sister Henrietta moved to Chicago to work. There she met and married Arthur Larson on February 24, 1941. She was a military bride before moving to Fort Peck, MT in 1946, living in Fort Peck most of the time before moving to Glasgow. She has been a resident at Valley View Nursing Home since 1998. Dorothy was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Glasgow, Eastern Star, White Shrine, and VFW. She was a member of the Fort Peck Ladies Bridge Club and several Glasgow bridge groups. Dorothy babysat numerous youngsters and was well known for her skills in sewing and tailoring for others. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Arthur O. Larson in 1999, a sister Henrietta Nelson, a brother Ralph Nelson, who died in World War II, and by 2 nieces and 2 nephews.
Dorothy is survived by a son, Gerald Larson of Butte, MT, a brother E. John (Ruby) Nelson of Watertown, Wisconsin, and several nieces and nephews, include a niece Gayle Hubbard of Rochester, Minnesota.
Delcie Schartner
Delcie Schartner, age 86, died Saturday, March 20, 2004 at the France Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana of natural causes. Services are planned for Wednesday - March 24, 2004 at 11:00 A.M at the Evangelical Church in Glasgow, MT with Rev. Jay Ashbaucher officiating. Interment will be at the Lustre Bethel Mennonite Cemetery in Lustre, Montana. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Delcie Schartner was born in Lustre, Montana on March 4, 1918. She grew up on a farm with her father and mother, Henry and Margaret, and her brother Albert. She attended the Center Bell School, Lustre Bible School, and then graduated from the Frazer High School as salutatorian. She was an active member of the Lustre Bethel Mennonite Church where she taught Sunday school. Wishing to be of service to God and to people, she graduated from Bethseda School of Nursing, St. Paul, Minnesota in 1946. Her nursing took her to many places before returning home to care for her terminally ill mother. After the death of her mother she and her father and brother moved to Glasgow where she worked at the Deaconess Hospital. She went back to school in 1959 to get her Public Health Certificate from the University of Minnesota, then in 1964 graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. For more than 22 years she worked as Valley County Public Health Nurse. She taught first aid, CPR, and conducted many educational clinics involving various health issues. In 1980 she was recipient of the esteemed Jefferson Award in Montana for outstanding community service, which was awarded by Max Baucus during a formal presentation in Great Falls. Day or night, seven days a week, she went anywhere needed to help persons with their health problems and needs. Delcie was also active and dedicated to serving God in the Glasgow Evangelical Church for the past 47 years. She taught children's Bible classes for 18 years, served as Sunday School superintendent and church secretary, and was active in the women's society. Someone once remarked that "Delcie is a first-class citizen who has devoted her life to serving mankind…as if the whole community is her family whom she cares about." Delcie also enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, craftwork, and gardening. She died peacefully March 20, 2004 in faith to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord Jesus Christ.
SURVIVORS: One brother - Albert Schartner of Glasgow, Montana.
Eleanor Kress
Eleanor Kress, age 63, died Saturday, February 7, 2004 at the Valley View nursing home in Glasgow, Montana of cancer. Funeral services are Service Saturday, March 20, 2004 at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nashua. Interment will then be at the Nashua cemetery in Nashua, Montana. Ralph and Eleanor will be buried together. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Eleanor was born April 23, 1940 in Glasgow, Montana to Hugh Vaughan and Emily (Peterson) Vaughan. Eleanor was raised and attended schools in Circle and graduated from Circle High School. She then attended Beauty School and ran her own beauty shop in Billings. On July 2, 1966, Eleanor married Ralph J. Kress in Laurel, Montana. They moved to Augusta, Montana where they owned and operated the Elk Horn Grocery Store. In 1988, they moved to Choteau, Montana where Eleanor worked as a CNA in the Choteau Nursing Home. They moved to Nashua in the summer of 1991 where she worked at Buttrey's, at the Valley View Nursing Home, and for Home Health. She became ill in 1996 and moved to the farm 35 miles south of Nashua. She loved to dance, bake cookies for her grandchildren, crocheting, knitting, sewing clothes for her kids, gardening, growing flowers, riding horses, and shopping. She has lived with her daughter Jennifer since 2002 and in November of 2003 moved into the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. She also enjoyed playing hunting and coloring with her grandchildren, and camping and fishing with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph J. Kress on March 21, 2003 and two brothers, Denise Vaughan Howard Vaughan, and by her parents Hugh and Emily.
Survivors include: a son, Ralph Kress Jr. of Nashua, Montana; daughters: Dorothy Kress of Boulder, CO, Theresa Vogel and (Rod) of Bozeman, Montana, and Jennifer Nickels and (Jesse) of Nashua, Montana; sisters: Jean Wagner and (Victor) of Circle, Montana, and Eileen Hahn and (Jim) of Billings, Montana; a brother: Gary Vaughan and (Gloria) of Billings, Montana; 5 Grandchildren.
James Zimmer
James Zimmer, age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana of natural causes. VIGIL SERVICE - Friday, March 19, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at Bell Chapel in Glasgow, MT with services planned for March 20, 2004 at 11:00 A.M at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Glentana, Montana with Fr. Rob Oswald officiating. INTERMENT: Glentana Cemetery in Glentana, Montana BELL MORTUARY in Glasgow in charge of arrangements. Preceded in death by brothers and sisters Joe Zimmer, Helen Stein, Charley Zimmer, Les Zimmer and John Zimmer.
BORN: October 24, 1918 in Glentana, Montana PARENTS: John and Gertrude (Niehoff) Zimmer Jim was born and attended schools in Glentana. He entered and served in the US Army from 1941 to 1946 serving in Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. After the war he bought the Max Kruger farm which he lived on and farmed and ranched until 1985 when he retired moved into Glentana. Jim has lived the past 6 years at the Nemont Manor in Glasgow. Jim was a very kind person with a ready smile and liked to help people, not only his family but also his friends. He made ropes and toys which he liked to give to people.
SURVIVORS: Sisters: Frances Daly of Glasgow, MT Mae Stein of Glasgow, MT Rose Taylor of Aurora, Colorado Lucille Autrey of Odessa, Texas Brothers: Tom Zimmer of Lewistown, MT Mark Zimmer of Wainwright, Alberta Vince Zimmer of Thayne, Wyoming Numerous Nieces and Nephews Special Friends Melvin and Jackie Dyrland Family.
Gary Ralph Copenhaver
Gary Ralph Copehaver, 59, Of Wolf Point, Passed Away On March 14, 2004 Of A Sudden Heart Attack At Northeast Montana Health Services In Wolf Point. Visitation Will Be Held On Wednesday, March 17 From 7-9pm At Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services Will Be Held On Thursday, March 18 At 10am At Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Interment Will Be In Oswego Cemetery. Memorials May Be Sent To: Copenhaver College Fund For Brock And Easton In Care Of Western Bank, P.O. Box 638, Wolf Point, MT 59201. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel Has Been Entrusted With Arrangements.
Gary Was Born September 27, 1944 To Edward And Hazel (Carter) Copenhaver In Glasgow, MT. Gary Excelled In All Sports And Was One Of The Best Athletes From Hinsdale High School Where He Graduated In 1962. He Was A Member Of The Hinsdale FFA. He Attended Northern Montana College In Havre And Molar Barber College In Spokane, WA. Gary Married LaFon Tattoo On December 19, 1981. He Owned Wolf Point Glass And The Freez. Gary Enjoyed And Excelled At Golf, Basketball, Football, Gardening And Watching His Sons In Sports. He Was A Member Of The Airport Golf Club And The Wolf Point Elks Club. His Parents Preceded Him In Death.
Survivors Include: His Wife LaFon Of Wolf Point; His Sons Brock And Easton Copenhaver Of Wolf Point; His Daughter, Lori (Darrell) Carney And Grandchildren, Ashley, Tyson And Tate Of Malta; Sons, James (Cara) Copenhaver And Grandchildren, Jessi, Claire, Dylan And Jack Of Marion, OH, And Kevin Copenhaver Of Washington, D.C.; Two Special Uncles Morris Tattoo, Jr. And Eugen Tattoo, A Special Father-In-Law Morris Tattoo, Sr., A Special Aunt And Uncle Viola And Larry Wood; A Sister Wilma McElvain Of Billings, And A Brother Vernon (Beverly) Copenhaver Of Hinsdale, MT.
