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GENE R. WOHLSCHLAGER
Gene R. Wohlschlager, 63, died on February 3rd of emphysema at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Services will be on Thursday, February 7th at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Glasgow with Reverend Emory Robotham officiating. There will be a private burial. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Gene was born in Missoula in 1938 to Frank and Elizabeth Wohlschlager. He attended schools in Missoula and Kalispell. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1957, where he served as an electronics technician. He served in the National Guard since he was 17 years old. In 1959 Gene married Rochelle Wimer in Frankfurt, South Dakota. They lived in Mayville, North Dakota, where he finished his Air Force duty. He then worked at the radar station north of Cut Bank for 2 years, before moving to Glasgow in 1963, where he worked for the Weather Bureau for 31 years, retiring in 1994. Gene was a member of the Glasgow Elks, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and taught Hunter's Safety in Glasgow. He also enjoyed taking friends hunting and being outdoors, and he really enjoyed his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Rochelle Wohlschlager of Glasgow; 2 sons: Philip of Bozeman and Lyall of Sand Point, Idaho; 2 daughters: Shelle McMaster of Chinook and Bonnie Rocco of Everett, Washington; 1 sister: Sheryl Archibald of Steilacoom, Washington; 1 brother: Charles Wohlschlager of Kalispell; and 10 grandchildren.
HARRIS BECKER
Harris Becker, 88, died at his ranch west of Opheim on March 22nd. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 27th at 11 a.m. at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow.
Harris was born in 1913 on the Becker family homestead south of Anamoose, North Dakota, to George Becker and Alvina Hss. Harris attended a country school, and at the age of sixteen he moved to Opheim, Montana.
Harris was one of the old time, independent and self-reliant early settlers of Valley County. He tended sheep for several years on the Wild Horse Flats, Kansas Flats and the White Place. Harris also spent winters running a trap line and worked horse roundups at government corral. He purchased land west of the coal mines. He also enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps at the outset of World War II.
Harris married Marie Sims of Malone, Florida, in 1946. The couple returned to Opheim and made their home on the Montana prairie. Harris was a hard worker. He shared many stories of days gone by with his friends and family. He also liked to share pictures of his livestock, including his favorite bull, Grasshopper. Harris was very fond of his animals. He died with his dog, Lady, at his side, while returning from his barn.
Harris was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, in 1992; 3 brothers: Gordon, Elroy and George, and one sister, Lily.
Survivors include 1 brother: Norman, of Anamoose, North Dakota; and many nieces and nephews.
LEWIS C. ARCHAMBEAULT
Lewis C. Archambeault, 86, died of natural causes on Saturday, March 23rd at the family home in Glasgow. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 27th at 2 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Reverend Martin Mock officiating with burial in Highland Cemetery. A reception will follow the service at the VFW Club. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Lewis was born in 1916 in Glasgow to Victor and Mabel Archambeault. he was raised on the family farm north of Fort Peck. A graduate of Glasgow High School, he attended Montana State University in Bozeman for one year.
Lewis married Helen Nilson on Christmas Eve, 1938, in Wolf Point. After their marriage they lived on the family ranch until 1973, when Lewis and Helen sold the ranch and moved to Glasgow. They spent their winters in Mesa and Peoria, Arizona, until Helen's death in 1999.
Lewis served in World War II in the European Theatre with Company B379, 95th Infantry Division. He reached the rank of acting Captain shortly before his honorable discharge in 1945. He earned numerous medals during his service, including two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Lewis was an avid and accomplished golfer, despite taking up the sport at the age of 57.
Lewis served for many years on the Montana Grass Commission, most of the time as its Chairman. He was also Chairman of the Fort Peck School Board for several years in the late fifties and early sixties. He was a member of the Montana Stockgrowers, Glasgow Elks Club, Sunnyside Country Club and the American Legion.
Survivors include 1 son: Gerald T. "Buck" Archambeault; his daughter-in-law: Kelly Archambeault; 2 grandchildren: Nicole Archambeault of Billings and Michael Archambeault of Gilbert, Arizona; his nephew: Robert Livingston, who has lived with the family for most of his life; 1 brother: Bill Archambeault of Glasgow; 1 sister: Alice Livingston of Havre. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Jim, and his wife of 61 years.
Pallbearers will be Terry Archambeault, Rod Archambeault, Steve Archambeault, Jim Olk, Randy Isakson and Wes Isakson.
The family requests that all memorials in the memory of Lewis be sent to the First Lutheran Church Foundation in Glasgow.
DEANNA ELLEN WALLER
Deanna Ellen Waller died of heart failure on March 18th at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. She was 48. Services will be at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow on Saturday, March 23rd at 2 p.m. with Reverend Martin Mock officiating. Burial will be in the Lebanon Cemetery in Brinsmade, North Dakota. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Deanna was born in 1953 in Kalispell, Montana, to John Learn and Ellen Mae (Murphy) Learn. She was raised and attended schools in Kalispell, and graduated from Flathead High School. She lived between Kalispell and Dillon.
In 1976 Deanna married Dave Waller in Dillon, Montana. They have lived in Bottineau, North Dakota, Dillon, Butte, Ennis, Watford City, Bismarck, and for the last 9 years in Fort Peck, Montana. Deanna worked at the post office in Fort Peck. She collected things like bells, beanie babies and coins. She really enjoyed kids. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow and served as a Sunday School teacher. She was very punctual and meticulous. If you were not 10 minutes early then you were late.
Survivors include her husband, David Waller of Fort Peck; 1 son: Willie Waller of Glasgow; 4 daughters: Sarah Collins of Boise, Idaho; Katrina Waller of Boise, Idaho; Siri Waller of Fort Peck; Christine Waller of Fort Peck; 1 sister: Gloria Wilson of Belgrade, Montana; 2 brothers: Keith Learn of Kalispell, Montana; Gary Learn of Whitehall, Montana.
LAURA ELIZABETH HOUSE VERNON
Laura Elizabeth House Vernon of Glasgow died of natural causes on March 7th in Bellevue, Washington. She was 83. Memorial services will be held at the Community Christ Church in Renton, Washington, on March 16th. Visitation is at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow on March 18th. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 19th at 1p.m. at the Community of Christ Church in Glasgow with burial in Highland Cemetery. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in 1919 in Opheim on the family homestead, the first of five children born to Theodore and Hazel Miller. While attending the Opheim High School she was a star athlete for the girls basketball team.
She married Henry David House in 1940 in Great Falls. She worked as a book keeper and housewife most of her life. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church all of her life and held several priesthood offices. She also was a pastor for several years.
After the death of Dave House she relocated to Washington and married Dale Lester Vernon in 1993.
Survivors include her husband, Dale, of Bellevue, Washington; 2 sons: Henry David House Jr. and his wife Linda of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Richard Carl House of Kansas City, Missouri; 2 daughters: Ula Valarie Dodson and her husband Harold of Springfield, Illinois; Marjeana Faith House of Parkville, Missouri; 1 brother: Ted Miller and his wife Colleen of Opheim; 1 sister: Bun Daggett and her husband Don of Glasgow; 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Henry, one son-Ronald Leeland House, and sisters Valarie Morris and Myrtle Omvig.
MARTHA DONEY
Martha Doney, 56, departed from her family and friends on March 11, 2002 at the Mountain View Memorial Nursing Home in White Sulpher Springs following a lengthy illness. Rosary will be held at the Bell Mortuary at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 14. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 15 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Frazer, with Father Steve Zabrocki officiating at both services. Interment will take place at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Frazer.
Martha was born on June 10, 1946 to Samuel E. Sr., and Gretchen (Konrad) Ohlson at Glasgow. She was raised on the family farm south of Nashua, along with her two brothers. She attended school in Nashua, and graduated from there in 1964. Martha married Jim Doney on June 22, 1964 at Wolf Point. Together they brought two children into the world. She enjoyed farming, gardening, and ranching alongside her husband on their farm at Wiota. Martha enjoyed sewing and quilting. She made many star quilts for family weddings, births, and even burials. Martha created a number of the quilts which were presented during basketball tournaments. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She will be greatly missed, yet we are comforted knowing she is now at peace.
Pallbearers are Gene McNabb, Jim Hayes, Claude Hayes, John Grandchamp, Jerry Collins and Lloyd Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are John Irwin and Alan Stuber.
Martha is survived by her husband Jim, sons Paul Doney and his wife Wendy of Havre, and Michael Doney of Nashua. She has seven grandchildren: Thomas, Joeseph, Jacob, Jaeinda, JaNae, Kyle, and Dylan; two brothers: Otto Ohlson and wife Betty from White Sulpher Springs, Sam Ohlson and his wife Nancy of Hinsdale; and many numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by both her parents.
Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
PAUL EDWARD TIMM
Paul Edward Timm of Glasgow died of natural causes on June 25th in Seattle, Washington. He was 83. Services will be at Bell Chapel in Glasgow on Monday, July 8th at 10 a.m. with Sr. Peggy Chambers officiating and with burial in Highland Cemetery. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Paul was born in LaMoure, North Dakota, in 1919 to Adolph and Gertrude Connolly Timm. He worked on the Fort Peck Dam Project. He joined the Montana National Guard in 1940 and went to the South Pacific in 1942. He served with Company G of the 163rd Infantry. In 1946 Paul married Dorothy Kirwan. In 1959 he moved to Seattle and operated a painting business until he retired. Paul retired from the Army Reserves as a Major.
Survivors include 2 daughters: Cathy Ham of Seattle; Margaret Egeness of Seattle; 1 son: Larry "Skip" Timm of Seattle; 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; 1 sister: LaVerne Beede of Glasgow; several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Lola.
Honorary Pallbearers: his many friends
MURL "JOHN" SISSON
Murl "John" Sisson died on Thursday, June 27th of cancer at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. He was 66. Services will be held Tuesday, July 2nd at 10 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Reverend Martin Mock officiating and with burial in Highland Cemetery. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
John was born in 1936 in Glasgow To Murl John Sisson Senior and Etha W. Harrell Sisson. John married Jacqueline Willason in 1952 in Wolf Point. Together they had 6 children. In 1980, John married Terri Hay in Glasgow and had 2 children.
John owned and operated Northeast Communications, a Motorola Service Station with shops in Glasgow and Havre, and formerly in Sidney, servicing the two-way radio and tower construction needs of law enforcement, health care and government agencies, farmers and ranchers, oil field and cellular users from the Canadian Border to the Missouri River and along the Northeast Montana Hi-Line from Havre to North Dakota border.
John was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, camping and boating. He served 9 years in the National Guard, was a former EMT and was a retired Glasgow Volunteer Fireman.
Survivors include: his wife, Terri Sisson of Glasgow; 4 sons: David and his wife Gayle of Florence, Oregon; Warren "Pete" and his wife Marlene of Tualatin, Oregon; Greg and his wife Tonya of Billings; Eli of Glasgow; 4 daughters: Wanda Carter of North Pole, Alaska; Debra Tubbs of Wolf Point; Jody Landsverk and her husband Joe, of Laurel; Brette Sisson of Glasgow; 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; 1 sister: Imogene (Emery) Johnson of Great Falls.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Murl and Etha Sisson; and sisters Martha Sisson, Florence Loser and Ruth Cuddy.
Honorary pallbearers are Mike Thompson, Bill Franzen and Tom Hay.
