Obituaries

INVERNESS - Mildred May "Millie" (Casady) Adams, 87, who suffered from cancer, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at a Havre care center. A graveside service with burial of ashes will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Inverness Cemetery. Mildred was born on Oct. 25, 1915, at Casady, north of Chinook, to Ledden and Stella (Wiseman) Casady. She grew up on the family homestead and received her formal education at a country school near the farm. She taught Sunday school to area children in the hayloft of the family barn. In the...

HAYS - Marvin M. "Fatty" Morin, 67, an artist and sculptor, died Thursday, Sept, 25, 2003, at a Billings hospital of natural causes. A wake, rosary was held Sunday evening at the St. Paul's Mission Recreation Center. A Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Paul's Mission Church with interment in the St. Paul's Mission Cemetery. Marvin was born on May 31, 1936, at Fort Belknap to Michael and Marie (Doney) Morin. Following high school, Marvin entered the U.S. Army on Nov. 20, 1953. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 19,...

SHELBY - Myron Samuel "Sam" Marra, 87, of Shelby, a retired pharmacy owner and businessman, died of natural causes Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at a Great Falls hospital. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. William Catholic Church in Shelby. A funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Sam was born in 1916 in Havre to Joseph and Rosa (Lavatore) Marra. He attended St. Jude's Elementary School and Havre High School. After high school, he attended Northern Montana College for 2 years. In 1940, he receiv... Full story

LORING - Dustin Michael Hofer, 2, died at a Denver, Colo., hospital after an accident. A funeral service was scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today at the Loring Colony with burial at the Loring Colony Cemetery. Dustin was born on Nov. 1, 2000, to John and Anita (Stahl) Hofer. He loved to play and climb. His favorite saying was "I have a good idea!" He loved to go milking with his Grandpa Mike. Dustin is survived by his parents, John and Anita (Stahl) Hofer; brother, Jordan; maternal grandparents, John and Sarah Stahl of Gildford;... Full story

INVERNESS - Mildred May "Millie" (Casady) Adams, 87, who suffered from cancer, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at a Havre care center. A graveside service with burial of ashes will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Inverness Cemetery. Mildred was born on Oct. 25, 1915, at Casady, north of Chinook, to Ledden and Stella (Wiseman) Casady. She grew up on the family homestead and received her formal education at a country school near the farm. She taught Sunday school to area children in the hayloft of the family barn. In the...

HAYS - Marvin M. "Fatty" Morin, 67, an artist and sculptor, died Thursday, Sept, 25, 2003, at a Billings hospital of natural causes. A wake, rosary was held Sunday evening at the St. Paul's Mission Recreation Center. A Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Paul's Mission Church with interment in the St. Paul's Mission Cemetery. Marvin was born on May 31, 1936, at Fort Belknap to Michael and Marie (Doney) Morin. Following high school, Marvin entered the U.S. Army on Nov. 20, 1953. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 19,... Full story

SHELBY - Myron Samuel "Sam" Marra, 87, of Shelby, a retired pharmacy owner and businessman, died of natural causes Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at a Great Falls hospital. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. William Catholic Church in Shelby. A funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Sam was born in 1916 in Havre to Joseph and Rosa (Lavatore) Marra. He attended St. Jude's Elementary School and Havre High School. After high school, he attended Northern Montana College for 2 years. In 1940, he receiv...

LORING - Dustin Michael Hofer, 2, died at a Denver, Colo., hospital after an accident. A funeral service was scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today at the Loring Colony with burial at the Loring Colony Cemetery. Dustin was born on Nov. 1, 2000, to John and Anita (Stahl) Hofer. He loved to play and climb. His favorite saying was "I have a good idea!" He loved to go milking with his Grandpa Mike. Dustin is survived by his parents, John and Anita (Stahl) Hofer; brother, Jordan; maternal grandparents, John and Sarah Stahl of Gildford;...

HAYS - Marvin M. "Fatty" Morin, 67, an artist and sculptor, died Thursday, Sept, 25, 2003, at a Billings hospital of natural causes. A wake, rosary was held Sunday evening at the St. Paul's Mission Recreation Center. A Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Paul's Mission Church with interment in the St. Paul's Mission Cemetery. Marvin was born on May 31, 1936, at Fort Belknap to Michael and Marie (Doney) Morin. Following high school, Marvin entered the U.S. Army on Nov. 20, 1953. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 19,...

SHELBY - Myron Samuel "Sam" Marra, 87, of Shelby, a retired pharmacy owner and businessman, died of natural causes Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at a Great Falls hospital. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. William Catholic Church in Shelby. A funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Sam was born in 1916 in Havre to Joseph and Rosa (Lavatore) Marra. He attended St. Jude's Elementary School and Havre High School. After high school, he attended Northern Montana College for 2 years. In 1940, he receiv...

LORING - Dustin Michael Hofer, 2, died at a Denver, Colo., hospital after an accident. A funeral service was scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today at the Loring Colony with burial at the Loring Colony Cemetery. Dustin was born on Nov. 1, 2000, to John and Anita (Stahl) Hofer. He loved to play and climb. His favorite saying was "I have a good idea!" He loved to go milking with his Grandpa Mike. Dustin is survived by his parents, John and Anita (Stahl) Hofer; brother, Jordan; maternal grandparents, John and Sarah Stahl of Gildford;... Full story

BELGRADE - Joseph James Newbauer, 27, of Belgrade died in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2003. A rosary was held Monday evening in Belgrade. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at Valley of the Flowers in Belgrade. Joe was born on May 1, 1976, in Granada Hills, Calif., to Dan and Hollie Newbauer. He was carpenter and partner in a flooring business. Joe was an avid fisherman and loved skiing, snowboarding and hunting. He is survived by his fiance, Aurellia Nicholson of Bozeman; daughters, Gracie, 4, and...

Phyllis Mae Leonard, 67, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, at her home after a long battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Van Orsdel United Methoidist Church with the Rev. VaunDalee DeLong officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be held immediately following the service at the church. Phyllis was born Sept. 19, 1936, in Ronan to Clarence and Louise (Works) Bilile. She was raised and educated in Ronan and graduated from Ronan High School. She moved to Havre to...

BELGRADE - Joseph James Newbauer, 27, of Belgrade died in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2003. A rosary was held Monday evening in Belgrade. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at Valley of the Flowers in Belgrade. Joe was born on May 1, 1976, in Granada Hills, Calif., to Dan and Hollie Newbauer. He was carpenter and partner in a flooring business. Joe was an avid fisherman and loved skiing, snowboarding and hunting. He is survived by his fiance, Aurellia Nicholson of Bozeman; daughters, Gracie, 4, and... Full story

Phyllis Mae Leonard, 67, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, at her home after a long battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Van Orsdel United Methoidist Church with the Rev. VaunDalee DeLong officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be held immediately following the service at the church. Phyllis was born Sept. 19, 1936, in Ronan to Clarence and Louise (Works) Bilile. She was raised and educated in Ronan and graduated from Ronan High School. She moved to Havre to...

Charles F. Shaffer, 90, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at a Havre hospital due to natural causes. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Charles was born to Charles Wesley and Susie (Andrus) Shaffer on Sept. 10, 1913, in Lebanon, Kan. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a custodian at Northern Montana College until retiring. Survivors include his daughter, Sue Beston of Havre; sister. Nina Wales of Van Nuys, Calif.; three grandchildren; and eight... Full story

SUNBURST - Gordon Ross Puckett, 63, a long-time educator and insurance agent from Sunburst, died at his home on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, due to natural causes. Visitation was Sunday afternoon with a prayer service Sunday evening at the Whitted Funeral Chapel. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Sunburst Elementary gymnasium with burial following in the Sunburst Cemetery. He was born Jan. 4, 1940, at Scobey to Edwin and Norma (Jacobson) Puckett. Gordon grew up in Peerless, where he graduated from high school...

CHINOOK - Garrett Maurice Campbell McHenry, 23, of Chinook died in a single vehicle accident east of Chinook on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Lloyd Sweet Auditorium in Chinook High School with burial in the Kuper Memorial Cemetery with military honors to follow. Garrett was born July 5, 1980, in LaMesa, Calif., to Leta Campbell. Garrett attended schools in Great Falls and Chinook, and graduated from Chinook High School in 1999. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 23, 1999,...

SUNBURST - Gordon Ross Puckett, 63, a long-time educator and insurance agent from Sunburst, died at his home on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, due to natural causes. Visitation was Sunday afternoon with a prayer service Sunday evening at the Whitted Funeral Chapel. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Sunburst Elementary gymnasium with burial following in the Sunburst Cemetery. He was born Jan. 4, 1940, at Scobey to Edwin and Norma (Jacobson) Puckett. Gordon grew up in Peerless, where he graduated from high school...

CHINOOK - Garrett Maurice Campbell McHenry, 23, of Chinook died in a single vehicle accident east of Chinook on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Lloyd Sweet Auditorium in Chinook High School with burial in the Kuper Memorial Cemetery with military honors to follow. Garrett was born July 5, 1980, in LaMesa, Calif., to Leta Campbell. Garrett attended schools in Great Falls and Chinook, and graduated from Chinook High School in 1999. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 23, 1999,...

FORT BELKNAP AGENCY - Ronald Thomas Ohlerking, 78, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at the Montana Veteran's Home in Columbia Falls of natural causes. A funeral Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial following in Harlem Cemetery with military honors by Fort Belknap American Legion. Rosary was Sunday evening in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. Ronald was born at home in Lodge Pole on April 9, 1925, to Frank and Annie (Flack) Ohlerki... Full story

CHINOOK - Garrett Maurice Campbell McHenry, 23, of Chinook died in a single vehicle accident east of Chinook on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Lloyd Sweet Auditorium in Chinook High School with burial in the Kuper Memorial Cemetery with military honors to follow. Garrett was born July 5, 1980, in LaMesa, Calif., to Leta Campbell. Garrett attended schools in Great Falls and Chinook, and graduated from Chinook High School in 1999. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 23, 1999,...

FORT BELKNAP AGENCY - Ronald Thomas Ohlerking, 78, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at the Montana Veteran's Home in Columbia Falls of natural causes. A funeral Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial following in Harlem Cemetery with military honors by Fort Belknap American Legion. Rosary was Sunday evening in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. Ronald was born at home in Lodge Pole on April 9, 1925, to Frank and Annie (Flack) Ohlerki...

JOPLIN - Kenneth Eugene Miller, 81, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, after collapsing in his home. No funeral services are planned. Cremation has taken place. Kenneth was born July 4, 1922, as an only child to Roy and Maude (Rolph) Miller in Salem, Ore. He came to Montana in his youth and attended a country school north of Joplin. He finished his formal education in Joplin, graduating from Joplin High School in 1941. In the few years that followed, Kenny serviced engines for the Great Northern Railway, then began farming with...

ROCKY BOY - Wilma Stanley, Wah-wi-to-ch, 74, of Rocky Boy died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, of natural causes at a Great Falls Hospital. A wake service began Sunday evening at the Rocky Boy Catholic Church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Rocky Boy Catholic Church with the Rev. Ray Nyquist officiating. The committal rite will follow at the Rocky Boy Cemetery. Wilma was born on Oct. 24, 2003 to Jack and Molly (Gopher) Myers in Conrad. She was a great-grandniece of Chief Rocky Boy. She attended schools in...