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Tom S. Woo, 94, passed away on March 28, 2013, in Helena after a brief illness. Tom Woo was born in China, in a small village in Guangdong province on Oct. 18, 1918, to Yuen Sing Woo and Ting Von Woo. In 1915, his father immigrated to the United States, eventually settling in Havre, Mont., to open a restaurant called the Boston Café. He periodically returned to China to visit his wife and family, but always went back to Havre because of the business. We remember it as a classic diner style café, which served American comfort...
Wilma Leona Dougherty Conley Wilma Leona Dougherty Conley, 1911-2013 I was born at home on the farm near Guernsey, Iowa, on July 28, 1911, right across the road from my paternal grandparents' farm and during the horse-and-buggy days. I was the sixth child and fourth daughter of Lee Robert and Esther Jeanette (Sanders) Dougherty. My siblings were Mary Ellen, George James, John Perry, Edna Naomi, Ida Mae and Clarence Lee. I was the only child without a middle name, so was able to choose my own later in life. I attended first...
William H. 'Bill' Roberts GRAND FORKS, N.D. — William H. "Bill" Roberts, 70, of Grand Forks died Tuesday in his home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Sunday at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks. Visitation will continue from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by the funeral at 2 p.m., Monday at Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. Burial will be at a later date in Langdon, N.D. Arrangements are by Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks. Bill was preceded in death by his father, William J. R...
Irene M. Solum Irene M. Solum, 81, of Havre, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at her residence of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Irene was born on March 28, 1932, in Rattlesnake, Mont., to Edward and Letha (Sparks) Cuerth. Irene helped her mother and father ranching and working in the family store. She attended Hays Mission School until high school, when her...
Kraig Donald Millner, 52, passed away Monday, March 18, at his home in Austin, Minn. Kraig was born in Glendive, Mont., Jan. 20, 1961, and moved to Havre at age 1 after the death of his father. He attended St. Jude Thaddeus School and graduated from Havre High in 1979. He has lived in Austin for the past 20 years and was employed at Quality Pork-Hormel Packing at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Colleen, at the family home; son Donald (Rachel) and grandson Mathew, all of Austin; son Tracey of...
Joyce Irene Chagnon Joyce Irene Chagnon, 79, died early Wednesday morning, March 20, 2013. at Northern Montana Care Center, surrounded by her family. Her visitation will be at 1:30 p.m. with her funeral service following at 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2013, at the Fifth Avenue Christian Church in Havre, with Frank Donato officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. A fellowship luncheon will be held at the church immediately after the services at the graveside. Memorials in Joyce's honor may be made to the Fifth...
RITZVILLE, Wash. — Frederick T. Slonaker, 102, passed away quietly March 17, 2013, at the Life Care Center in Ritzville. He was born in Ancoma, Ill., on Dec. 27, 1910, to George Elmer and Bessie Alma (Griffee) Slonaker. He married Agnes Monson Aug. 19, 1938, at Havre, Mont. They lived in Montana where Fred worked in the gas fields before moving their family to Ritzville in 1957. Fred worked to bring natural gas to the Ritzville area, managing Columbia Natural Gas Co. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Agnes, i...
Stephen Warren Spealman, age 71, resident of Post Falls, Idaho, died March 14 surrounded by his family while at the Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 23, at 11 a.m. at His Place Church, 3079 E. 16th Ave., Post Falls, Idaho. English Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Please sign Stephen's guest registry and view the online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com....
Henry John Drga Henry John Drga, 90, of Big Sandy passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013, at the Big Sandy Medical Center of natural causes. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 22, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Big Sandy Church of God with Pastor Erik Sietsema and John Drga officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. The family has requested that memorials be made in Henry's name to the Big Sandy Saddle Club, the Big Sandy Library, the Big Sandy Medical Center or the Great Falls Rescue Mission. Holland &...
Edward C. 'Ed' Mlinar Edward C. "Ed" Mlinar, 87, a Joplin area farmer and private pilot, who enjoyed golfing, bowling, dancing and socializing with friends, died Wednesday, April 17, at the Chester nursing home. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Joplin. Burial will be in Joplin Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the church. Arrangements are by Rockman Funeral Chapel in Chester. Ed is survived by a daughter, Lori (Ray) Ramberg of Joplin; a son, David (Jan) Mlinar of Boise, Idaho; a...
Hartford Denny Hartford Denny ("Rock That Walks With Him" "Home Boy"), 65, passed away at Northern Montana Hospital on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Wake service began Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Rocky Boy Lutheran Church. His funeral service will be Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Rocky Boy, Mont., with NAC members officiating. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Hartford was born on June 26, 1947, in Rocky Boy, Mont., to Bill and Hattie Denny. He attended school at Rocky Boy....
Richard Langel On Jan. 2, 2013, Richard Joseph Langel was called home by His Lord and Savior to be with his heavenly family. Richard was born Nov. 16, 1934, the seventh of 10 children to Arnold and Helen (McCann) Langel, at the family homestead north of Goldstone, Mont. His early education was at Goldstone's one-room school. To attend school in Rudyard he had to "bach" in town during the week and then come home on weekends. Rich graduated from R. H.S. in 1953. He entered the U. S. Army in 1957, serving in the 121st Signal Bat...
John C. Andrus, 93, of Casa Grande died Feb. 28, 2013, in Casa Grande. The memorial service was at 2 p.m. Sunday at Val Vista RV Park clubhouse. Mr. Andrus was born Feb. 8, 1920. He had many friends, including his neighbors at Val Vista RV Park. Survivors include his longtime companion, Frances Hatler; five daughters, Beth Vos, Carolyn Hanson, Paula Bollman, Lisa Friden and Jamie Perlich; a brother, Thomas Kelly; 18 grandchilden; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, and a son, J....
Dolores "Dodie" June Taylor — Jan. 13, 1929, to Feb. 5, 2013. My wife, our mother, and grandmother left this world wrapped in the arms of our Lord, surrounded by the family she loved. Dolores "Dodie" Taylor passed away at home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Home, family, and friends were her greatest pleasures. She had the unique ability to make everyone feel welcome and part of her family. She loved everyone unconditionally, no matter where they were in life. She always prepared wonderful meals, making her home the plac...
Lyle A. Gone "Black Coyote", a member of the Aaniiih Nation, 56, of Harlem, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Benefis Medical Center in Great Falls of natural causes. Wake services will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Hays Mission Recreation Center, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013, with Joseph Ironman, Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the Hays Mission Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and...
Curtis Keith Azure Curtis Keith Azure, 56, of Havre passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013, at Northern Montana Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 1 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2013, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Steve Haag officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. The family has requested that memorials be made in Curt's name to the Spirit of Freedom...
Bernard 'Abe' Bergren Bernard "Abe" Bergren, 89, our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at his home in Havre of natural causes. His memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Titus Bergren, his grandson, officiating. Full military honors will be held outside of the church. A luncheon will be held at the church immediately following the military service. Memorials in Bernard's honor may be made to Havre Food Bank or Feed...
Norman E. Andrew Our beloved father, grandfather and friend Norman Everett Andrew passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at his home in Havre of natural causes. His funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Bruington officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Highland Cemetery. A fellowship will be held at the church immediately after the services at the graveside. Memorial contributions in Norman's honor may be made to First Presbyterian Church,...
HELENA (AP) — The state Board of Regents says it will agree to freeze tuition rates and reward schools for improving graduation rates if the2013 Legislature appropriates enough money to cover inflation and employee pay raises for the next two years. The regents on Thursday gave a unanimous voice vote in favor of the College Affordability Plan, or CAP — a deal negotiated with Gov. Steve Bullock and key legislators. The proposed "performance funding" would allow the regents to divide up about 5 percent of the system's sta...
Kenneth D. Harvey, 84, passed away March 4, 2013, in Billings. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 9, at 3 p.m. at Harlem Cemetery. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook....
Aileen Sather Aileen Sather, 84, of Havre, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Northern Montana Care Center due to natural causes. Her memorial service will be held at a later date. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Aileen was born on Sept. 6, 1928, to Chester and Susan (Clayborn) Nelson in Havre, Mont. She attended school in Havre and graduated from Havre High School in 1946. Aileen married Guy Stevens. He passed away in 1970. In 1978 Aileen married James Sather in Coeur...
Audrey May (Arrison) Hagan Big Sandy resident, Audrey May (Arrison) Hagan, 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, at Great Falls Benefis Hospital. She was born in the Great Falls Deaconess Hospital on June 30, 1921, to George Proctor Arrison and Ethel Buelah (Wilson) Arrison. She grew up in the Bear's Paw Mountains, attending school at Warrick, Eagleton and Dog Creek. Her favorite childhood pastime was horseback riding and killing rattlesnakes in the hills. Her least favorite pastime was herding turkeys for her mother. To her...
Barbara Marie Fisher, 91, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Northern Montana Hospital of natural causes. Her prayer vigil service will be 5 p. m. Sunday, Jan. 6, with her funeral Mass 11 a. m. Monday, Jan. 7 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Inverness, Mont., with Father Joseph Diekhans officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be held at the church immediately after the service. Her burial will follow at 3 p. m. at Highland Cemetery in Havre. Memorial contributions in Barbara's honor may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic...
David Gonzales David Isaiah Banzhaf Gonzales passed away at the age of 18 on Dec. 29, 2012, in Great Falls, from complications due to a massive heart attack a week prior. David was full of life and will be missed by many. His father and mother, Edward and Gylinda Gonzales, will miss their son beyond words. His two sisters, Krystal Cobb and Ashley (Eric) Zielomski, looked forward to seeing him again. His Grandma and Grandpa Banzhaf will never forget their oldest grandson. His Grandma Gonzales will never forget his blond hair....
Dr. Robert Joseph Swan (Indian Names: "Eagles Watch Over Him" and "He Who Flies with Eagles"), 70, of Rocky Boy, has walked on. He died of natural causes Tuesday, Jan. 1, at Northern Montana Hospital. Wake services will begin at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Box Elder. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Pete Guthneck officiating. Burial will follow in Box Elder Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has...
