Obituaries

Marjorie Marie Galland, 55 died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Bozeman, Mont., of a heart attack, while hiking at Palisade Falls. Cremation has taken place and her memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at the St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Dale Yurkovic officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be held at the St. Jude Parish Center immediately after the service. Memorial contributions in Marge's honor may be made to the Susan G. Komen Montana Foundation, 825 Helena Ave., Helena, MT 59601. Services and...

Baby Mary Olene Cochran, 1 month old infant daughter of Donald Keith Cochran and Eleven Rae Lewis, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at her home in Havre. Wake services began Tuesday and continued through today. Her funeral Service was 10 a.m. today, Oct. 21, 2009, at William and Mona Cochran 3 Mile Ranch in Fort Belknap, with burial at the Cochran Family Cemetery. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Mary was born July 30, 2009, in Havre, Mont. Our little angel “Mary n O” lef...

Baby Mary Olene Cochran, 1 month old infant daughter of Donald Keith Cochran and Eleven Rae Lewis, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at her home in Havre. Wake services began Tuesday and continued through today. Her funeral Service was 10 a.m. today, Oct. 21, 2009, at William and Mona Cochran 3 Mile Ranch in Fort Belknap, with burial at the Cochran Family Cemetery. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Mary was born July 30, 2009, in Havre, Mont. Our little angel “Mary n O” lef...

Funeral services for Omer Nelson will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at the Evangelical Church of North America. Burial with military honors will follow in Harlem Cemetery....

JOHn JacK “RED” VYLASEK obituary John Jack “Red” Vylasek, 93, died Thursday Oct. 15, 2009, at Northern Montana Care Center. Cremation has taken place and at his request no services are planned. Red was born May 4, 1916, in Chicago to Mary and Stephen Vylasek. The family moved north of Havre, where they homesteaded and eventually moved to town and lived on the north side. Red left home at the age of 15 and spent several years working in California before entering the Navy in 1943. After his discharge, he started an auto de...

Ethel Velma McSloy, 86, a former Hill County resident, passed away Oct. 17, 2009, at the Sweet Memorial Rest Home in Chinook. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Fifth Avenue Christian Church, with burial following in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials can be made to an organization of a person's choice. Arrangements a r e by Edwa r d s Fune ral Home of Chinook. Ethel was born to John and Huldah (Bjertness) Staples at the homes tead i n Cottonwood. She attended grade school at Cottonwood and hi...

Rita Jean (LaSalle) Blank, 60, loving mother and caring person by nature, bookkeeper by trade, passed away on Oct. 12, 2009, following a vigilant fight against cancer. A memorial service will be held in Havre, location and time to be announced at a later date. Rita Jean (Jeannie) was born July 1, 1949, to Richard and Rita (Cole) LaSalle. She was raised in Opheim and Havre where she graduated from Havre High School. She also lived in Great Falls. For the last 20 years she resided in Medford, Ore., where she was married to Jim...

Dorothy Molyneaux, 81, died of natural causes Monday evening, Oct. 12, 2009, at Northern Montana Care Center. Her viewing will be held on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel, with Pastor John Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. A fellowship luncheon will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Havre after the services at the graveside. Services and arrangements have been...

Marlee Sunshine Tena, 6, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Mont. He was born June 21, 2003, in Billings, the son of Angel Tena Sr. And Marlena (Big Day) Tena. Marlee grew up in Billings and enjoyed martial arts and wrestling with his brothers. He spent time playing video games, doing gymnastics and playing hide-andseek. He attended Big Sky Elementary School as a kindergartner and was very excited about being in school. He is survived by his father, Angel Tena Sr.; and his mother...

Our precious daughter, sister, granddaughter and niece, Jayde Aubrionnah Stump, 5 months, grew her wings Oct. 9, 2009, in Reno, Nev. Burial was held Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at the Rocky Boy Cemetery. Jayde was born on May 11, 2009, in Billings, Mont., to her parents, Kinsey Miner and Edward Stump. She grew and developed a personality no one can ever forget. She was a happy, smart and beautiful baby girl. Jayde loved watching penguins of Madagascar with her daddy, being outside, and shiny sparkling things. Though Jayde was...

Our precious daughter, sister, granddaughter and niece, Jayde Aubrionnah Stump, 5 months, grew her wings Oct. 9, 2009, in Reno, Nev. Burial was held Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at the Rocky Boy Cemetery. Jayde was born on May 11, 2009, in Billings, Mont., to her parents, Kinsey Miner and Edward Stump. She grew and developed a personality no one can ever forget. She was a happy, smart and beautiful baby girl. Jayde loved watching penguins of Madagascar with her daddy, being outside, and shiny sparkling things. Though Jayde was...

Loretta B. "Cookie" Stiffarm, 64, passed away on Oct. 11, 2009, at Fort Belknap Hospital due to natural causes. Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at 11 a.m. in St. Paul's Mission Recreation Center with burial following in the Hays Community Cemetery. Wake services wi l l begin Thursday at the Mi s s ion Recreation Center....

Loretta B. "Cookie" Stiffarm, 64, passed away on Oct. 11, 2009, at Fort Belknap Hospital due to natural causes. Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at 11 a.m. in St. Paul's Mission Recreation Center with burial following in the Hays Community Cemetery. Wake services wi l l begin Thursday at the Mi s s ion Recreation Center....

The Lord took O'Della Sohm on Oct. 9, 2009, at the age of 79. She passed away of natural causes. Her rosary service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, with her funeral Mass 11 a.m. Thursday, all at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church. A fellowship luncheon will follow at the church. Burial will be held at Highland Cemetery in Havre at 2:30 p.m. Memorials in O'Della's honor may be made to St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church in Big Sandy, Mont. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine...

Patricia M. (Finley) Lehnerz, 65, formerly a Montana resident, died of cancer Sept. 8, 2009, at a hospital in Phoenix. Memorial services will be Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, Chinook....

The Lord took O'Della Sohm on Oct. 9, 2009, at the age of 79. She passed away of natural causes. Her rosary service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, with her funeral Mass 11 a.m. Thursday, all at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church. A fellowship luncheon will follow at the church. Burial will be held at Highland Cemetery in Havre at 2:30 p.m. Memorials in O'Della's honor may be made to St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church in Big Sandy, Mont. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine...

William J. Phillips, 50, a carpenter and hard rock driller, died in Billings, Wednesday, Oct. 7. His funeral Mass was Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. A vigil service was Sunday. Burial will be in the Malta Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome. com. Memorials may be made to Epilepsy Foundation Northwest, 2311 N. 45th St. #134, Seattle, WA 98103....

Fred Cicel Springer, 74, who farmed south of Kremlin for 49 years, passed away Friday, Oct 9, 2009, at Northern Montana Hospital of natural causes. Cremation has taken place and the celebration of his life will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Rowlie Hutton officiating. Memorial contributions in Fred's honor may be made to the Hi-Line Sletten Cancer Center or to your favorite charity. Services and arrangements were entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Fred was born April 30, 1935, in Havre,...

Jean Olivia Neely, 86, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at the Sweet Nursing Home in Chinook due to natural causes. Memorial funeral services will be Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at 11 a.m., in the Fifth Avenue Christian Church with private family burial on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at Highland Cemetery in Havre. Memorials may be sent to the Shriners Children Hospital or to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. Jean was born on Oct. 2, 1923, in Coburg, Mont., to Dan and Edna...

Pamela Franks Quinn, 65, passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, while vacationing at Netarts Bay on the Oregon Coast. She was born, April 24, 1944, to Paul and Helen Franks in Canton, Ohio, and raised on the family farm in Hartville, Ohio. She attended Kent State University. She raised four daughters Deanna (Doug) Heal, Suzanne (Greg) McCrum, Kristin (John) Gallette and Jodi Walker. She moved to Montana where she volunteered and worked as an admitting clerk at Northern Montana Hospital. There she met and married the love of her...

Giles William Gregoire, 86, died Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, 2009, at Northern Montana Care Center of natural causes. Viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday,Oct. 9, 2009, with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. at the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Father Pete Guthneck officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. A fellowship luncheon will be held at the St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church Parish Center...

Patsy Darlene Semans, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. She passed away peacefully in her husband's arms. Patsy and Richard James Semans were married Nov. 16, 1974, in Havre, Mont., and have spent 35 wonderful years together doing the things they love to do. One of Patsy's many enjoyments in life was taking care of her husband and children. She also loved painting, animals, gardening, rock collecting, camping, fishing and exploring God's creation....

Marian E. Rider, 94, of Chippewa Falls, Wis., died, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at her home in Chippewa Falls. She was born Sept. 5, 1915, in Devon, Mont., to James E. & Lois M. (DoLittle) Smith. She attended college in Havre, Mont., and taught many years in Havre and Sidney. She enjoyed crocheting and listening to music. She loved to visit with people, and her teaching was a very big part of her life. She is survived by three children, Rosella (Dick) Mohr of Holcombe, Burnie (Charlie) Inman of Havre, Mont., and Donald (Liz) McIn...

Robert Henry (Bauer), 35, an oil rig worker from Havre, Mont., died Oct. 3, 2009, at home of natural causes. The rosary will be recited in Box Elder at St. Anthony's Church at 7 p.m. Oct. 5, 2009. The funeral Mass will be in Box Elder at St. Anthony's Church at 11 a.m., followed by burial at Highland Park Cemetary. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home in Havre is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his parents Helen Henry-Wells and Richard Bauer, both of Havre; grandmother, Olive Bauer of Havre; aunts, Debbie, Eldora,...

James “Jim” Lawrence Rettig, 63, died of cancer Thursday evening at his home in Big Sandy, Mont. His prayer vigil service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, with his funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church with Father Pete Guthneck officiating. Burial followed at the Big Sandy Cemetery. A fellowship was held at the church immediately after the services at the graveside. Memorials in Jim's honor may be made to Walleyes Unlimited of Montana, Jim Rettig Fund, c/o Mike But...