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Renae LaShaye Longknife Durham, of Beaver Creek and California, 18, a student, died Saturday, June 23, at her home from an accidental gun shot. Wake services started at her family's ranch on Beaver Creek Road, at 7 p. m. Tuesday, June 26. They will continue at 7 p. m. Wednesday, at the Chief Nosey Center in Lodge Pole. Funeral services will be 11 a. m. Thursday, June 28, at the Chief Nosey Center. Burial will be next to her beloved grandfather, Leroy Longknife, on the family ranch at Beaver Creek. A memorial service will be...
Patricia H. Hillery STAUNTON, Va. — Our mother, Patricia Hopkins Stempkowski Hillery, passed from this life on June 26, 2012, in Staunton, her home for the last 11 years. Born March 3, 1925, in Aylburton, Gloucestershire, England, to Elizabeth (Weaver) and Charles Hopkins, she had a lifelong love of learning. The 1930s in England were hard times, but her father and mother provided for all six children and the memories, as the youngest child, Mom shared with us were always happy ones. When England went to war with Germany in 1...
Lilliane Machelle Greene MISSOULA — Lilliane Machelle (Howard) Greene of Missoula, 75, passed away of Wegener's Disease Friday, June 22, 2012, at St. Patrick Hospital surrounded by loving family members. She was born Jan. 3, 1937, in Colorado Springs, Colo. She worked as a professional nurse for 25 years in multiple disciplines. Her employment as a community health nurse for the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps Society at Naval Hospital Long Beach was her most rewarding. In 1990, she decided to engage in a new line of e...
David Maurice Dahlin, 74, of Laurel, Mont., slipped peacefully into his rest surrounded by his loving family and friends. His final accomplishment was to initiate a four-day family reunion which brought many who knew and loved him together to celebrate each other. He died on July 22, 2012, in Livingston, Mont., the final day of the reunion. David was born on Aug. 7, 1937, in Havre Mont., to Ed and Marie (Kohanek-Bergvall) Dahlin and was raised on a ranch 19 miles south of town near the Bear Paw Mountains. He graduated from...
Leroy V. Kudrna Leroy Victor Kudrna, 72, died after a courageous battle with lung cancer, on Monday, June 18, 2012, at RiverStone Hospice Center in Billings, Mont. Leroy Victor Kudrna was born on Oct. 18, 1939, in Dickinson, N.D., the oldest son of Victor H. and Dorothy M. (Semerad) Kudrna. He was raised on the family farm southeast of South Heart, where he attended school in South Heart, graduating as valedictorian as well as class president, in the Class of 1957. Upon graduation, Leroy attended and graduated from Northwest...
A memorial service for Elinor Clack will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at 11 a. m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. The service will be followed by a luncheon in the Parish Center. Elinor was active in the Clack Museum, the buffalo jump and other Havre historical groups. She was employed by the USDA County Extension service for many years and worked on the Rocky Boy Reservation....
Myrle Christina "Chris" Holmberg, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, Mont., of natural causes. Chris was born on July 8, 1937, in Riverside, Calif., to David and Manila (Anderson) Cairney. She was married for more than 20 years to her beloved Dick Holmberg, who passed away in 1993. She also spent more than 35 years teaching first grade in Monterey Park, Calif., and continued her passion for children's literacy into retirement by working on school libraries. She touched the...
There will be a memorial service for Patricia Bitz Saturday Aug. 18 at 5th Avenue Christian Church at 11 a. m. with a luncheon to follow at the church....
Charles Maitland 'Chuck' Simpson Charles Maitland "Chuck" Simpson, 88, was born at home in Nutley, N.J., on Jan., 9, 1924, to Scottish immigrants, Charles Simpson and Jeanie Campbell Maitland. Jeanie died within hours from birth complications. Later, when Charles remarried, his new wife, Marion Brock, had "Campbell" added to Chuck's names, out of respect for his birth mother. He had two older sisters, Sadie and Mary. In January 1942, he graduated from Nutley High School, where he was described in his senior yearbook as...
Laurel — Havre Public Schools Superintendent Andy Carlson made a good point this week. He said that despite the fact the district has failed to meet the No Child Left Behind's Adequate Yearly Progress benchmarks, the district is in good shape. We hope school officials continue to strive for better test score results, but parents can be assured that Havre students are getting a good education with good teachers in a good setting. Classroom work and extracurricular activities in the school district offer students excellent o...
Margie C. Orr Our mother, Margie C. (Henderson Brodeur) Orr, 76, died of natural causes on Saturday, July 7, at a care center in Redlands, Calif. The memorial and funeral service will be held in Havre, Mont. The date is pending. Margie was born to Ollie and Harvey Henderson in Danville, Va., on March 20, 1936. Margie's interest varied as her life unfolded. She enjoyed singing, sewing (especially hand stitching), painting with oils plus drawing. She also loved doing scrap booking, reading, writing and gardening. Mom had a...
Francine Lorraine LaPlant Standing Rock BROWNING — Francine Lorraine LaPlant Standing Rock, 56, passed away at Northern Montana Hospital from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Francine was born Feb. 23, 1956, to Mary Lorraine Devereaux and Francis LaPlant Jr. in Arizona. She was always re-educating herself in her nursing degree and was always studying to get above and beyond. She attended various colleges and universities, most recently studying to be a trauma nurse, passing her tests with pride. Francine worked in H...
Chanette Lucinda Molyneaux Burchard Chanette Lucinda Molyneaux Burchard, born on June 22, 1971, passed away on Aug. 2, 2012, due to natural causes. She is survived by her mother, Cheryl E. Molyneaux of Helena; father, Thomas W. Burchard of Helena; brothers, Rick Burchard of Florida, Thomas Burchard Jr. of Washington, Trance (Tasa) Burchard of Helena, Timothy Molyneaux of Washington, and Trevor Molyneaux of Washington; sisters, Karen (Tim) Conway of Helena, Sketter (Kevin) Irion of Helena, Kayla Molyneaux of Helena; and...
Edward John Lohman Edward John Lohman, 51, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at his home, after battling cancer. His wake service will begin at 2 p. m. on Sunday, with the rosary at 7 p. m. Sunday, at Rocky Boy Catholic Church. His funeral Mass will be 10 a. m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at Rocky Boy Catholic Church, with Father Pete Guthneck officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Havre at noon with full military honors. Memorials in Ed's honor may be made to a charity of one's choice. Services and arrangements have...
Rose P. (Dusek) Brandt Rose P. (Dusek) Brandt, 94, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at the Pleskac family farm north of Havre, due to natural causes. Local funeral services will be 11 a. m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Funeral services will also be held in California, with burial to follow in Conejo Mountain Memorial Park Cemetery in California. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with local services and arrangements. Rose was born on April 25, 1918, to Fred and Pauline (Repol) Dusek...
Alex Ancen Sickafoose Alex Ancen Sickafoose, 21, of Big Sandy, Mont., was born on June 5, 1991, in Mount Vernon, Wash., to Gerald and Bonita Sickafoose. He passed away on Oct. 3, 2012, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings, Mont., due to complications of an accidental shooting. Alex grew up and attended school in Hayden, Idaho, and moved to Big Sandy in the summer of 2005. He graduated in May 2009. He continued his education at Montana State University-Northern in Havre. Alex enjoyed living his life to the fullest, spending...
Ed Vasecka Ed Vasecka loved to tell stories. All he needed was an audience. He told his last story Oct. 1, 2012, in Helena, Mont., at the age of 81. He died of congestive heart failure, his children beside him. Edward George Vasecka Jr. was born Nov. 27, 1930, in Chicago, to Bohemian parents. He grew up back of the stock yards with his many Czech cousins, in the comforts of a middle-class working home during the Depression. He was an only child. After graduating from high school in 1949, he surprised his folks by joining the...
Kristy Dritshulas Bakker, 45, lost her battle with breast cancer and quietly slipped into God's loving arms on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. She was surrounded by her loving family, who tenderly saw her through her journey. Kristy grew up in Havre, Mont., and attended Havre High School, where she graduated as the valedictorian of her class. She moved to Helena and attended Carroll College. Kristy was a devoted mother and wife whose greatest love was her family. She adored her husband and children. Kristy had an exceptional gift...
Jolene Sargent, 80, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Her funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2012, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Chad Leathermon officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Jolene's honor may be made to the Bear Paw Hospice, c/o NMH, P.O. Box 1231, Havre, MT 59501. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Jolene Sargent Jolene was born July 2, 1932, to Clyde and Cecil (Gipson)...
Ruth Springer Ruth Springer, 93, of Havre, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at the Care & Comfort Home of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 5th Avenue Christian Church with Chad Leathermon officiating. The family has requested that memorials be made in Ruth's name to a charity of one's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Ruth was born on April 14, 1919, in Spooner, Wis., to Oliver...
Joan L. Voise, 79, of Ryegate, broke her earthly bonds on Monday July 2, 2012. Do you hear the angels sing? The rejoicing? Joan was the first of six children born to John M. and Lucy (Barecivic) Lawlor on July 13, 1932. She was educated in rural schools, graduating high school from Havre, Mont., and earning her teaching degree from Northern Montana College. On Sept. 5, 1954, she married Lawrence R. Voise in Coeur D' Alene, Idaho. To this union was added a daughter, Audrey, in 1955. Joan taught elementary school for many...
Ronald Anderson, 53, of Rocky Boy, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Northern Montana Care Center. Wake services were held at Rocky Boy Lutheran Church on Thursday, July 5, and funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012, with Earl Arkinson officiating. Burial will be in Rocky Boy Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Ronald was born in Fort Belknap on May 12, 1959, to George and Queen (Indian) Anderson. He was raised in Rocky Boy, attending Rocky Boy...
Donald A. Engleson, 81, of Havre, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 1, 2012, at his home of natural causes. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. A full obituary will follow....
Our beloved sister Lena Belcourt. "E-o-skah-Ski-wahk Ma-Sko-Ski Sk-wew" Green Grass Woman, passed away Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, after spending a wonderful year with us upon her diagnosis of kidney cancer in June 2011. Lena was born June 10, 1959, in Japan, at Johnson Air Force Base, to Levi and Chieko Belcourt. She attended various elementary schools in Kansas, Greece, California and Box Elder, Mont., where she graduated early to attend Northern Montana College. Lena also attended the University of Montana and the University...
Ronna (LaMere) Turn Toes, 47, of Rocky Boy, passed away on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at her Rocky Boy residence due to complications from diabetes. Her wake began on Saturday, Sept. 1, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Rocky Boy, and will continue through Monday, Sept. 3. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 3, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, with burial in Rocky Boy Cemetery. Ronna was born on Oct. 1, 1964, to Betty Henderson and Eugene LaMere Sr., in Havre, Mont. Ronna Turn Toes She attended school in Rocky...
