Obituaries

TURNER - Dorothy E. Jones, 85, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, at the family home in Turner with family members at her bedside. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Turner Christian Church. Cremation and burial has taken place at the Turner Cemetery. Dorothy was born on Aug. 9, 1919, in Great Falls to Frank and Nora (Warren) Phillips. She attended elementary school in Great Falls, until her parents moved to her uncle's ranch in the Highwood Mountains. She then attended school in Geraldine. Later the family moved...

FRAZER - Dallas Edward Howard III, 20 of Wolf Point, whose Indian name was Toga, Enemy Boy, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, at the University of Utah Hospital due to injuries from a car crash in Frazer on Saturday. A wake was set for Wednesday evening at the Frazer Community Hall. A funeral service was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Frazer High School with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Dal was born on Dec. 17, 1983, in Wolf Point to Dallas E. Howard III and Gaylene Stump. He graduated valedictorian of his class from Fazer... Full story

FRAZER - Dallas Edward Howard III, 20 of Wolf Point, whose Indian name was Toga, Enemy Boy, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, at the University of Utah Hospital due to injuries from a car crash in Frazer on Saturday. A wake was set for Wednesday evening at the Frazer Community Hall. A funeral service was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Frazer High School with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Dal was born on Dec. 17, 1983, in Wolf Point to Dallas E. Howard III and Gaylene Stump. He graduated valedictorian of his class from Fazer...

HINGHAM - Louise Catherine Villett, 88, of Hingham died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at Northern Montana Hospital. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hingham Lutheran Church. A luncheon will be held at the church following burial at the Hingham Cemetery. Louise was born on Oct. 17, 1916, at Hingham to John and Barbara (Duerr) Haas. She grew up in Hingham and received her formal education there. She graduated from Hingham High School in 1937. Louise married Sterling R. Villett on Jan. 10, 1938, at Havre. In the ear... Full story

HINGHAM - Louise Catherine Villett, 88, of Hingham died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at Northern Montana Hospital. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hingham Lutheran Church. A luncheon will be held at the church following burial at the Hingham Cemetery. Louise was born on Oct. 17, 1916, at Hingham to John and Barbara (Duerr) Haas. She grew up in Hingham and received her formal education there. She graduated from Hingham High School in 1937. Louise married Sterling R. Villett on Jan. 10, 1938, at Havre. In the ear...

LODGE POLE - Jeb James Stiffarm Sr., 60, an Army veteran and retired heavy equipment operator and truck driver, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, in a vehicle accident near Lodge Pole. A wake and rosary was held Sunday evening at St. Paul's Mission Recreation Center at Hays. A funeral Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Mission Recreation Center with burial in the Hawley Family Cemetery at Three Buttes. Military Honors were to be given at the cemetery. Jeb was born on Jan. 23, 1944, at Fort Belknap to Moses and...

Trygve "Trig" Merle Kvande, 85, of Polson died at his home on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, from natural causes. Friends may call and visit with the family from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Lutheran Church in Havre, with burial to follow at the Highland Cemetery. Trig was born on May 2, 1919, in Alamo, N.D., to Gunnar and Mathilda (Sandaker) Kvande. He attended school in Alamo, N.D. and graduated from Alamo High School. He moved to...

HINGHAM - Robert Wesley "Bob" Petrick, 86, of Hingham died peacefully Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, at his home. A funeral service was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Hingham Lutheran Church. Burial with military rites was to follow at the Hingham Cemetery. Bob was born on July 14, 1918, at Hingham to Albert and Clara (Olson) Petrick. He grew up in Hingham and received his formal education there. He graduated from Hingham High School in 1936. He continued his schooling at Northern Montana College in Havre, Concordia College in... Full story

Max Edward Kuhr, 81, died peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, at Northern Montana Care Center. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. A private family celebration of his life has taken place at the family home. Max was born on March 22, 1923, to Max P. and Marian Broadwater Kuhr. He grew up in Havre at the family home on First Avenue. Max attended Havre Public Schools and one year at Northern Montana College. In 1943, he enlisted in the Naval Air Corps and received his wings in Pensacola, Fla....

HINGHAM - Robert Wesley "Bob" Petrick, 86, of Hingham died peacefully Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, at his home. A funeral service was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Hingham Lutheran Church. Burial with military rites was to follow at the Hingham Cemetery. Bob was born on July 14, 1918, at Hingham to Albert and Clara (Olson) Petrick. He grew up in Hingham and received his formal education there. He graduated from Hingham High School in 1936. He continued his schooling at Northern Montana College in Havre, Concordia College in...

CHESTER - Edward George "Eddie" Swank, 73, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, at Liberty County Hospital in Chester. Ed requested no services, but a reception and gathering of friends will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Roadhouse in Chester. Ed was born on Sept. 5, 1930, on the fami- ly farm at Chester to Charles and Rosa (Wyman) Swank. The family farmed and operated a dairy business, so Ed stayed busy in his teens, either milking cows or delivering milk throughout the community. He received his formal education in Chester, then b...

BIG SANDY - Kenneth Glennon Robertson, 80, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at the Horizon Hospice Home in Billings. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 28 in Big Sandy at the Historical Museum. A reception will immediately follow at the Senior Citizens Center with interment at the Hill County Cemetery at 3 p.m. Kenneth was born on Nov. 19, 1923, in Big Sandy. He grew up on the family farm west of Big Sandy and graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1940. In the spring of 1942, while working at Carson's Store in...

ROCKY BOY - Wanda Marie Martin, 72, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Wash., from natural causes. A wake and vigil service was held Thursday at 4 p.m. Her funeral services was set for 10 a.m. today at Rocky Boy's Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev. Pete Guthneck officiating. Burial was to follow at the Russette Family Cemetery at Rocky Boy. Wanda was born on Nov. 9, 1931, to Joseph Monteau and Helen (Champagne) Monteau Russette in Havre. Wanda enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading, growing...

HINGHAM - Mildred Fern (Alex) Sedivy, 94, died on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at a Havre nursing facility. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Hingham Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at the Hingham Cemetery. Mildred was born to Anthony and Nettie (Greb) Alex on July 15, 1910, at Kensal, N.D. Her family came to Montana and homesteaded nine miles north of Hingham. Mildred received her early education at the Huey Country School, then finished her formal schooling in Hingham. Mildred married Vincent Sedivy on...

GLENDIVE - Albert D. Loendorf, 90, of Glendive, formerly of Vida, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at the Northeastern Montana Veteran's Home in Glendive. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. A graveside service will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery with...

BRIER, Wash. - Janice Marie Funk, 64, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. A rosary will be held Wednesday at St. Pius X Church in Mountlake Terrace at 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Pius X. Janice was born on Aug. 26, 1939, in Havre to Jay and Virginia Fried. Jay died during World War II. Her mom then married Thomas "Bud" Toner, who raised Jan as his own. Jan attended school in Gildford and graduated with a degree in nursing fr... Full story

Ralph Henry Friede, 75, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at his home of natural causes. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Messiah Lutheran Church with the Rev. Rodney Mruk officiating. Burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery. A fellowship luncheon will be held immediately after the services at the graveside at the Vets Club. Ralph was born on June 4, 1929, in Harlem to Walter and Alvina Friede. He attended school in Harlem and Chinook. Ralph served in the Marine Corps from 1945-1954, serving in the... Full story

HINGHAM - Mildred Fern (Alex) Sedivy, 94, died on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at a Havre nursing facility. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Hingham Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at the Hingham Cemetery. Mildred was born to Anthony and Nettie (Greb) Alex on July 15, 1910, at Kensal, N.D. Her family came to Montana and homesteaded nine miles north of Hingham. Mildred received her early education at the Huey Country School, then finished her formal schooling in Hingham. Mildred married Vincent Sedivy on...

GLENDIVE - Albert D. Loendorf, 90, of Glendive, formerly of Vida, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at the Northeastern Montana Veteran's Home in Glendive. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. A graveside service will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery with... Full story

BRIER, Wash. - Janice Marie Funk, 64, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. A rosary will be held Wednesday at St. Pius X Church in Mountlake Terrace at 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Pius X. Janice was born on Aug. 26, 1939, in Havre to Jay and Virginia Fried. Jay died during World War II. Her mom then married Thomas "Bud" Toner, who raised Jan as his own. Jan attended school in Gildford and graduated with a degree in nursing fr... Full story

Ralph Henry Friede, 75, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at his home of natural causes. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Messiah Lutheran Church with the Rev. Rodney Mruk officiating. Burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery. A fellowship luncheon will be held immediately after the services at the graveside at the Vets Club. Ralph was born on June 4, 1929, in Harlem to Walter and Alvina Friede. He attended school in Harlem and Chinook. Ralph served in the Marine Corps from 1945-1954, serving in the... Full story

HINGHAM - Mildred Fern (Alex) Sedivy, 94, died on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at a Havre nursing facility. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Hingham Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at the Hingham Cemetery. Mildred was born to Anthony and Nettie (Greb) Alex on July 15, 1910, at Kensal, N.D. Her family came to Montana and homesteaded nine miles north of Hingham. Mildred received her early education at the Huey Country School, then finished her formal schooling in Hingham. Mildred married Vincent Sedivy on...

GLENDIVE - Albert D. Loendorf, 90, of Glendive, formerly of Vida, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at the Northeastern Montana Veteran's Home in Glendive. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. A graveside service will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery with...

BRIER, Wash. - Janice Marie Funk, 64, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. A rosary will be held Wednesday at St. Pius X Church in Mountlake Terrace at 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Pius X. Janice was born on Aug. 26, 1939, in Havre to Jay and Virginia Fried. Jay died during World War II. Her mom then married Thomas "Bud" Toner, who raised Jan as his own. Jan attended school in Gildford and graduated with a degree in nursing fr...

Ralph Henry Friede, 75, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at his home of natural causes. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Messiah Lutheran Church with the Rev. Rodney Mruk officiating. Burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery. A fellowship luncheon will be held immediately after the services at the graveside at the Vets Club. Ralph was born on June 4, 1929, in Harlem to Walter and Alvina Friede. He attended school in Harlem and Chinook. Ralph served in the Marine Corps from 1945-1954, serving in the...