Obituaries

Alvin A. Morris, 87, of Valier died Nov. 27, 2009, at the Marias Care Center in Shelby, Mont., of natural causes. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Highland Cemetery in Havre, Mont. Services are in the care of Holland & Bonine Funeral Home of Havre. Al was born on July 30, 1922, at Leder, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Franklin and Lu Ella (Henry) Morris. He moved to Chinook, Mont., at the age of 2, and later to Havre. He began working for the Great Northern Railroad and then...

Warren R. Van Buskirk passed away in Missoula on Nov. 28, 2009. He died of natural causes. A vigil service in his memory will be held at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Havre on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. The funeral liturgy in celebration of Warren's life will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. at St. Jude's, with Father Dale Yurkovic as celebrant. Warren and his sister were born in Wolf Point, Mont., on Jan. 15, 1920, the first recorded births of Caucasian twins. He was especially devoted to his Irish...

Peggy M. Jackson, 78 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Northern Montana Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Her family will always cherish the days of the last three weeks of her life. She was born May 21, 1931, in Kalispell, Mont., to Theodore S. Ellen M. (Radabah) Grimm. Peggy lived throughout Montana, coming to Havre in 2003. Peggy enjoyed cross stitch and painting. She loved to draw. Before failing health prevented her, Peggy thoroughly enjoyed cooking for her family,...

Alvin A. Morris, 87, of Valier died Nov. 27, 2009, at the Marias Care Center in Shelby, Mont., of natural causes. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Highland Cemetery in Havre, Mont. Services are in the care of Holland & Bonine Funeral Home of Havre. Al was born on July 30, 1922, at Leder, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Franklin and Lu Ella (Henry) Morris. He moved to Chinook, Mont., at the age of 2, and later to Havre. He began working for the Great Northern Railroad and then...

Warren R. Van Buskirk passed away in Missoula on Nov. 28, 2009. He died of natural causes. A vigil service in his memory will be held at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Havre on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. The funeral liturgy in celebration of Warren's life will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. at St. Jude's, with Father Dale Yurkovic as celebrant. Warren and his sister were born in Wolf Point, Mont., on Jan. 15, 1920, the first recorded births of Caucasian twins. He was especially devoted to his Irish...

The Rev. Paul K. Stahl Sr., 98, who served as a colony minister and German school teacher and enjoyed gardening and farming, died of natural causes Wednesday at the Gildford Colony. His funeral was 10 a.m. Friday at Gildford Colony with burial at the colony cemetery. Arrangements are by Rockman Funeral Chapel in Chester. Survivors are five sons, Dave, the Rev. Paul, John, Josh and George Stahl, all of the Gildford Colony; six daughters, Martha Stahl of Gildford Colony, Katie Wipf of Lakeside Colony, Elizabeth Hofer of...

The Rev. Paul K. Stahl Sr., 98, who served as a colony minister and German school teacher and enjoyed gardening and farming, died of natural causes Wednesday at the Gildford Colony. His funeral was 10 a.m. Friday at Gildford Colony with burial at the colony cemetery. Arrangements are by Rockman Funeral Chapel in Chester. Survivors are five sons, Dave, the Rev. Paul, John, Josh and George Stahl, all of the Gildford Colony; six daughters, Martha Stahl of Gildford Colony, Katie Wipf of Lakeside Colony, Elizabeth Hofer of...

The Rev. Paul K. Stahl Sr., 98, who served as a colony minister and German school teacher and enjoyed gardening and farming, died of natural causes Wednesday at the Gildford Colony. His funeral was 10 a.m. Friday at Gildford Colony with burial at the colony cemetery. Arrangements are by Rockman Funeral Chapel in Chester. Survivors are five sons, Dave, the Rev. Paul, John, Josh and George Stahl, all of the Gildford Colony; six daughters, Martha Stahl of Gildford Colony, Katie Wipf of Lakeside Colony, Elizabeth Hofer of...

Archie M. Marcotte, 85, died peacefully Nov. 18, 2009. He was born Aug. 20, 1924, to Archie Eugene Marcotte and Hazel Florence Mapson in Dickinson, N.D. He graduated high school in Grantsberg, Wis. Later his family moved to Livingston, Mont., where his family owned the Acreville Grocery Store on Rogers Lane. He married Helen Elizabeth Woods Dec. 7, 1956. They resided in Livingston where he worked for Northern Pacific Railroad until 1975 when he moved to Havre, Mont., and worked for Burlington Northern Railroad. He retired...

Vivian Clarke Nalivka, 89, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Her funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home, with Pastor Byron Keith officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. A fellowship luncheon will be held at the Eagles Club immediately after the services at the graveside. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Vivian was born May 12, 1920, in Volt, Mont., to Blenda...

Robert Ernest Klabzuba, noted philanthropist and oilman, passed away at his Westover, Texas, home Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. A celebration of life was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at First United Methodist Church, 800 W. 5th St., Fort Worth, Texas. Pallbearers: Rob Park, Scott Park, Josh Korman, John Stevens, Robert R. Klabzuba, John Stephen Klabzuba, Joe Paul Klabzuba, Jim Klabzuba and Chip Webb. Honorary pallbearers: Ralph Brite, Fielding Clayton, Neal Hawthorne, Sid Johnson, Paul Massad, Bill Paxton, Byron Searcy,...

Archie M. Marcotte, 85, died peacefully Nov. 18, 2009. He was born Aug. 20, 1924, to Archie Eugene Marcotte and Hazel Florence Mapson in Dickinson, N.D. He graduated high school in Grantsberg, Wis. Later his family moved to Livingston, Mont., where his family owned the Acreville Grocery Store on Rogers Lane. He married Helen Elizabeth Woods Dec. 7, 1956. They resided in Livingston where he worked for Northern Pacific Railroad until 1975 when he moved to Havre, Mont., and worked for Burlington Northern Railroad. He retired...

Kenneth Charles Wood, 67, of Copeland Kan., died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City, Kan. The son of Curtis and Freda (Beecher) Wood, he was born Oct. 18, 1942, in Havre, Mont. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He and Rhea Jo Hollingworth were married Nov. 29, 1969, in Great Falls, Mont. They moved from Hooker, Okla., to Copeland in 1997. He was a member of the Copeland American Legion Post No. 369. He worked for ADM Grain Elevator as an operations...

Kenneth Charles Wood, 67, of Copeland Kan., died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City, Kan. The son of Curtis and Freda (Beecher) Wood, he was born Oct. 18, 1942, in Havre, Mont. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He and Rhea Jo Hollingworth were married Nov. 29, 1969, in Great Falls, Mont. They moved from Hooker, Okla., to Copeland in 1997. He was a member of the Copeland American Legion Post No. 369. He worked for ADM Grain Elevator as an operations...

Dwight G Young , 63 , Modern Shoe Shop owner, died Nov. 17, 2009. Survivors include brother, Terry (Linda) Young of Helena and sister, Bonita (James) Griggs of Havre. Services are Monday at 1 p.m. at Conrad Lutheran Church....

Dwight G Young , 63 , Modern Shoe Shop owner, died Nov. 17, 2009. Survivors include brother, Terry (Linda) Young of Helena and sister, Bonita (James) Griggs of Havre. Services are Monday at 1 p.m. at Conrad Lutheran Church....

Mona Belle Opperud, 80, a retired clerk, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, of natural causes. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church in Havre with Pastor John Bruington officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. A fellowship luncheon will be held at the church immediately following the graveside services. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland and Bonine Funeral Home. Mona Belle was born July 9, 1929, in...

Benjamin B. Spinler, 71, a lifelong Hingham area farmer who loved to bowl and golf, died after collapsing at his home Sunday evening. A memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church in Hingham. A reception will follow. Cremation and arrangements are by Rockman Funeral Chapel in Chester. Ben was born Oct. 3, 1938, in Havre to Joseph and Frances (Pester) Spinler. He grew up on the family farm near Hingham and graduated from Hingham High School in 1956. He married Marjorie E. Durkee on Sept. 9,...

Della Frances Jess, 86, who owned a farm south of Havre, died of natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Nov. 15, 2009. A funeral service celebration of her life will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Assembly of God Church with burial following in Highland Cemetery. A fellowship dinner will be held after the services. Memorials may be sent to the Glacier Bible Camp, c/o District Office, 2147 Overland Ave., Suite 100, Billings, MT 59102. Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. Della was...

Marguerite Stromberg, 92, of Missoula, died Nov. 13, 2009, at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes. Marguerite was born July 21, 1917 south of Chinook, Mont., to parents Charles and Fern (Myers) Wallace. She graduated from Havre High School in 1935. She married Edwin C. Stromberg and was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She really enjoyed watching the Utah Jazz and her favorite player, John Stockton. Marguerite also enjoyed all her family sports events, Grizzly football, her pinocle and Mexican Train friends at Grizzly...

Berrit Ethan Litzinger, 34 weeks gestation, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Northern Montana Hospital. His graveside service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Highland Cemetery in Havre with Father Dale Yurkovic officiating. Berrit was the long awaited son of Rob Litzinger and Mary Harrison. He is now an angel in heaven. He is survived by his parents, Rob Litzinger and Mary Harrison both of Havre, Mont.; big brother, Dodge Harrison of Havre, Mont.; maternal grandparents, Jennifer and Wade Harrison of Havre, Mont.;...

Otto H. Silvan, 86, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at his son Wayne's home in Big Sandy, after a courageous battle with cancer. His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the United Methodist Church in Big Sandy, Mont., with Pastor Marvin Eldridge officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors at the Big Sandy Cemetery, and a fellowship luncheon will be held at the church immediately after the graveside service. Memorial contributions in Otto's honor may be made to the...

Marguerite Stromberg, 92, of Missoula, died Nov. 13, 2009, at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes. Marguerite was born July 21, 1917 south of Chinook, Mont., to parents Charles and Fern (Myers) Wallace. She graduated from Havre High School in 1935. She married Edwin C. Stromberg and was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She really enjoyed watching the Utah Jazz and her favorite player, John Stockton. Marguerite also enjoyed all her family sports events, Grizzly football, her pinocle and Mexican Train friends at Grizzly...

Beatrice M. Barton Whitehead, Medical Technologist, 67, died at her Sun City, CA home of unknown primary cancer on Oct. 18, 2009. A memorial service will be held next summer in Choteau, Mont....

Dazzle Dean (Mott) Moore, 79, died peacefully Nov. 11 at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre. A memorial service will be held at Northern Montana Care Center on Monday, Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. at A L Bennett Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, Va, with interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Fort Belknap. The family requests donations to her favorite charities; American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Foundation, and Habitat...