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Helen L. Kiesling This cannot be a death tale. It could only be a love story. Helen was next to the caboose in a train of six children (four girls, two boys) born in Spokane, Wash. As the youngest of her sisters, she wore hand-me-downs, including holey shoes that she learned to stuff with newspapers during Spokane winters. This was the depth of the Great Depression. Those threadbare clothes fit less and less well for a young lady who quickly grew to 6-feet tall in early high school. The resultant ungainliness reduced the...
Clifford Emil Gruszie, 73, a retired Chinook farmer, passed away of natural causes Sept. 25, at Northern Montana Hospital. Graveside services will be at 1 p. m., Saturday, at Kuper Memorial Cemetery, Chinook. Reception will immediately follow at Chinook Senior Citizens Center....
John F. Gauer John F. Gauer, 80, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at Northern Montana Hospital of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and his memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions in John's honor may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. John was born Oct. 13, 1930, to John and Anna Gauer. He was raised and educated in Dickinson, N.D. He became the assistant manager at Cashway Lumber in Dickinson right...
Herbert L. Williams passed away peacefully on June 22, 2011, at the age of 88, at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, with his wife by his side. Herb was born on April 26, 1923, in Ipswich, S.D. to DeWitt and Grace Williams. Herb attended school in Ipswich, S.D. Herbert Williams He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from Jan. 21, 1942, until Sept. 25, 1945, when he was honorably discharged. Herb worked for the Havre Police Department and retired after 21 years of service. He enjoyed woodcrafts and latch hook rugs. Herb was...
Steven Edward Weigand, 34, took his final ride home on June 11, 2011, at 4:20 a.m. in Missoula, Mont. Steve was born in Havre, Mont., on May 17, 1977, and raised in Chinook, Mont. Steve's passions in life were traveling, music, riding his Harley, being a daddy, pulling pranks, joking, making funny faces, his green thumb and spending time with family and friends. Steve graduated at the top of his class in 1994 at age 16. He then left home on one of many life journeys. He would just drop by unexpectedly, but always right when...
Matilda E. Wasson, 78, of Velva, N.D., died Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, at the Bethel Home in Williston, N.D. Matilda married Dale H. Wasson Sr., on Aug. 26, 1951, in Turtle Lake. They made their home in Velva, N.D., where their son, Randy, was born. They lived in Velva before moving to Havre, where four more children were born. While in Havre, Tillie cleaned homes for elderly women, and she and Dale were avid bowlers. Dale's employment with Burlington Northern Railway brought them back to North Dakota in 1976. Her funeral will...
Chester Herschel Moore, 86, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at his home of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and his celebration of life service will be 1 p. m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, at 1068 Grant Ave. Memorials in Chet's honor may be made to a memorial of one's choice. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Chester was born Aug. 20, 1925, in Valier, Mont., to Dewey and Luna (Gernaat) Moore. He was raised and educated in the Valier area. He enlisted in the United States...
Daniel J. Keeler Daniel J. Keeler, 58, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook, Mont., after suffering with multiple sclerosis for many years. Dan has donated his brain and spinal cord to the Brain and Spinal Cord Research Resource Center in UCLA Medical Center. Cremation has taken place and his Memorial Mass will be 10 a. m. Friday at the St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with fathers Dale Yurkovic and Nigro officiating. Burial will follow at the Calvary Section of Highland Cemetery in...
Ivan D. Houser, 94, a Montana power dispatcher, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Northern Montana Care Center of natural causes. His memorial service will be 3 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at Van Orsdel United Methodist Church. A full obituary will follow....
Johnny L. Nystrom April 4, 1934 — Aug. 12, 2011 Johnny L. Nystrom was born in Havre, to Evelyn and John Nystrom. He lived on the family ranch with his four brothers and parents and had very fond memories of it. He enlisted in the Army in October 1956 and served for two years as a medic and received an honorable discharge. Johnny enjoyed his children. He lived a solitary life after his marriages and enjoyed his "Thistle Acres" and his "Happy Half a Horse Shed, " as he always referred to his home. He loved talking on the p...
Susan Loranger Capdeville After beating many odds, Susan Loranger Capdeville lost her extremely courageous 11-year battle with ovarian cancer on Aug. 14, 2011. She was surrounded by her loving and supportive family in the comfort of her home. Suzy was born on June 11, 1948, in Glendale, Calif., to Donald E. Loranger Sr. and Margaret (Wilson) Loranger. The family later moved back to Havre where she spent most of her life. Suzy graduated from Havre High School and later received her teaching degree from Northern Montana...
Regina Paulson, 88, a Chinook housewife, passed away Oct. 9, 2011, due to natural causes. Funeral services will be on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at 11 a. m., at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chinook, and burial immediately following in Kuper Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are made by Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook....
June Darlene Jarvis June Darlene Jarvis, 53, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, at Northern Montana Hospital from complications with her cancer. Cremation has taken place and her memorial service was held 2 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at the New Hope Pentecostal Church at 3rd Street and 6th Avenue in Havre, with Marvin Russette officiating. Memorials in June's honor may be made to a memorial of one's choice. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. June was born Feb. 21, 1958, in Helena,...
Dale F. Lewis Dale F. Lewis, 82, formerly of Great Falls, Mont., died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at Emeritus Assisted Living, Woodbridge, Va., of natural causes. She was a teacher in the Great Falls School System until she retired in 1982 and then became a well-known calligrapher in the Great Falls area. Mrs. Lewis was a member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Lewis is survived by daughters, Cheri O'Connor of Woodbridge, Va., Kate Morris of Glendive, Mont., and Candice Mancuso of Slidell, La. ; daughter-in-law, Lea Ann...
Billie Lou (Deming) Smith Billie Lou (Deming) Smith, 84, died of natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, Aug. 6, 2011. A memorial service with be held Friday, Aug. 12, at 1 p. m., at the Lutheran Church in Scobey, Mont. Billie Lou was born to Ada and Raymond Deming on Jan. 21, 1927, in Harlem, Mont., and has been "bustin' crust" ever since. She graduated in 1945 from Plentywood High School. On July 19, 1945, she married Dale Smith, and they spent the next 52 years together, living along the Hi-Line and in Great...
D Delbert F. Frost elbert F. Frost Jr., 77, died Aug. 2, 2011, at his home in Havre, Mont. He was born June 20, 1934, in Clay Center, Kans., to Delbert F. Frost Sr. and Elsie Morey Frost. He was known as "Frosty" to his friends and co-workers. He attended Clay Center schools and served in the Kansas National Guard. His occupation was heavy equipment operator, and his interests were horses, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Fifth Avenue Christian Church in Havre. He married Shirley Fajen in Clay Center. He later...
Family and friends of JoAnne English are invited to a memorial for English at Pepin Park, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, starting at 1 p.m....
David D. Hirsch, 52, died Monday, August 8, 2011, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, Montana. He was born April 27, 1959, in Havre, Mont. to Anne (Barsotti) and Art Hirsch. His graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2011, at the Calvary section of Highland Cemetery in Havre with Pastor Kevin Barsotti officiating....
Mildred (Helgeson) Bauer, Maka Bos'ya Wiya (Dry Land Woman), 98 years young, of Zortman, passed away in her home on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at the Bauer Ranch on Bear Gulch Road just past Mile Marker 4, on the way to Zortman. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the family burial ground following the service. Condolences may be posted at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Kirkwood Funeral Home of Malta is in charge of arrangements. Mildred was born in Lodge...
Delbert F. Frost Jr., 77, died Aug. 2, 2011, at his home in Havre, Mont. He was born June 20, 1934, in Clay Center, Kans., to Delbert F. Frost Sr. and Elsie Morey Frost. He was known as "Frosty" to his friends and co-workers. He attended Clay Center schools and served in the Kansas National Guard. His occupation was heavy equipment operator, and his interests were horses, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Fifth Avenue Christian Church in Havre. He married Shirley Fajen in Clay Center. He later married Noel...
FORT BELKNAP — Leah Faliz (Mato Ucinja, "Bobtail Bear") Castillo Horn, 19, a certified nursing assistant, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, from injuries suffered in a car crash near Harlem. Wake services will be 7 p. m. today at the Red Whip Community Center. Funeral services will be 10 a. m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Red Whip Community Center. Burial will be in the Horn Family Cemetery near Fort Belknap. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com....
Pat Holman CHINOOK — Pat Holman, 91, passed away peacefully Aug. 3, 2011, at the Billings Clinic Hospital of natural causes. Pat was born to Isabella and Finlay MacArthur on June 23, 1920. She attended school in Chinook, graduating in 1938. Pat's father passed away when she was 10 years old. She assisted her mom in household chores and with the raising of her sisters and brother. Pat worked at the Chinook Bakery after graduation. She then went to work for Buttrey Foods, where she met Gerald Holman, her husband of 50 years. T...
Tyrone P. Brannigan is at peace with his maker. Ty was born Nov. 15, 1956, in Bridgeport, Conn., to loving parents, Bonnie and Barney Brannigan. He passed on Oct. 19, 2011. His schooling was in Connecticut and New Jersey. His interest led him to construction and carpentry. A young adult of the '70s, his life was that of a "beat of a different drummer. " He loved his family and his rescued cat, "Big Boy. " Ty had a great appreciation for any kindness shown him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Barney; and...
Richard Albert Rock Richard Albert Rock, 62, of Box Elder died of an apparent heart attack on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre. His service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, at 11 a. m. at Rocky Boy Lutheran Church with Russell Standing Rock officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Boy Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Richard was born to Ed and Mary (Smith) Rock on May 8, 1949. He attended school in Box Elder, Eastern Montana College and Haskell...
Paul Carl Schwan Paul Carl Schwan, 84, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, of natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center. His rosary and funeral Mass will be Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, with the rosary being said at 1:45 p. m. and his funeral service beginning 2 p. m., all at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Paul's honor may be made to the Diabetes Association, Montana Chapter, 3203 3rd Ave. N. Suite 203, Billings, MT 59101. Services and arrangements have been entru...
