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Funeral services for Floy Bain
were held on October 25, 2006. Pastor Chansy Charles officiated at the
service at the First Congregational Church in Plentywood; interment was
in Plentywood Memorial Cemetery. Casketbearers were Gary & Julie Lee,
Bill & Rosemarie Lord, Gaylen & Kathie Marsh, Curt & Myrt Overby, Ron &
Sharon Engstrom, and Leroy & Lola Rusbult. Recognized as "Very special"
honorary bearers were Sheila (Kisler) Pierson, Linda (Smith) Bartnes,
and Grace (Smith) Anderson; Honorary Bearers were Joan Ross, Millie
Marsh, Morris Nelson, Randy Kisler, Jim Kisler, Don & Judy Benson, the
children of Sylvester & Rita Gross, the Ladies of the Phoebe Circle, and
the Staff of both Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home and LaCasa Personal
Care. Ushers were Walt & Shirley Nelson. Floy was 94; she died Thursday
evening, October 19, at Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home in Plentywood.
The daughter of Ray and Hulda (Berg) Mensing, Floy was born at Flaxton,
North Dakota February 3, 1912. The family moved to northeastern Montana
and lived at Plentywood and Comertown before settling finally in
Plentywood. As a teenager, Floy started working; first for the
Matkin family near Redstone; and later at for the Michels and Louis
Marsh families. She graduated from Plentywood high school in 1932, and
started working for Doc Gustafson's, cleaning and cooking. She married
Ralph Bain at Scobey August 25, 1934. They lived in a little house in
Plentywood; and Floy continued to work for Doc Gustafson's, for Iva
Koser, and various others, cooking and cleaning. Later, Ralph and Floy
worked for Archie Mann's and made their first real home at the Mann
Ranch. They later purchased their own farm 10 miles southwest of
Plentywood. Even though their home was only 3 rooms, there was always
room for visiting family; and Floy made sure no one went away hungry and
made room for one more. She and Ralph were always together, working on
their farm, visiting with neighbors, and simply enjoying their life
together. When neighbors were having babies, Floy was always there to
take care of their older children as long as she was needed, this
sometimes being several weeks at a time. This was one of Floy's fondest
memories taking care of these neighbor kids, and she often spoke of them
with laughter and tears. Ralph made all the decisions: he even bought a
house in Plentywood one day, then came home and told Floy they were
moving! Floy was always easy-going, even- tempered, and content. Never
in a rush herself, she often lamented that "people don't ever want to
visit anymore!" and ". . . What's your hurry?" She was a wonderful
mother and grandmother, who loved to visit and play with her
grandchildren, making sure there were cookies baked for them. After
retirement, she and Ralph enjoyed the Golden Years Club, visiting, and
RV camping with "the Traveleers." After Ralph's death September 7, 1994,
Floy made her home at the Pioneer Manor until she moved to LaCasa, and
then to the nursing home May 6, 2004. She was a member of the First
Congregational Church, and as long as she was able she was active in
Phoebe Circle of the Ladies Aid.
Floy is survived by her son, Larry, and his wife Doreen, on the family
farm; by two granddaughters: Kim Bain, of Dickinson, North Dakota and
Shellee Roberts and her husband Gregory, of Show Low, Arizona; and two
great-grandsons, Mitchell and John Brock Roberts. She is also survived
by two sisters, Elvira Sollid and her husband Allan, of Woodburn,
Oregon; and Jean Peressini and her husband Adolph, of Great Falls,
Montana and a special sister-in-law, Rose Mensing, of Dixon, Missouri,
and by several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she
was preceded in death by a brother, Roy ("Bud") Mensing, and sisters
Delores, in childhood, and Deone Crow.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood had charge of arrangements.
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Funeral services for Elida
Trowbridge were held on October 23, 2006. Pastor David C. Curtright
officiated at the service at Plentywood Lutheran Church; interment was
in Plentywood Memorial Cemetery. Casketbearers were Tom Ferguson, Mike
Hallesy, Roger Schwanz, Dale and Jeff Soderquist, and Bill Trowbridge.
All of Elida's family and friends were regarded as Honorary Bearers;
ushers were Richard Rice and Leonard Severson. Elida died early Tuesday
morning, October 17 at the hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota; she was 70.
Elida Ann was born July 18, 1936 in Bainville, Montana; the daughter of
Edward and Erna (Wetenkamp) Brunner. She grew up and attended schools
there, and started cooking at the State Line Club when she was 18; and
was known for her cooking skills all of her life. She enjoyed good food
and good company with it. Although she didn’t like to bake, she was a
life-long master of the perfectly done steak, and even family gatherings
always seemed to feature Elida in charge of the food!
In 1957, Elida moved to Plentywood to work at the Blue Moon night club.
Although she later returned to Bainville to take over the family
restaurant and worked with her brother Hons in his bar for a time, she
returned to Plentywood. She married Merle Trowbridge in 1967; they made
their home in Plentywood until Merle’s death February 27, 1993. Elida
cooked at the Blue Moon for Aubrey Ferguson until she started at the
Golden Wheel for Ned Chandler in 1973, and stayed when Dennis Paulbeck
took it over as Dr. Debelle’s. For a time she also cooked at the Montana
Pioneer Manor.
Elida retired in September 2003 and moved to Minnesota. She stayed with
her daughter, Lynn, at Richfield for a while, then moved to Crosby,
Minnesota two years ago.
She loved TV, especially Emeril and old-time movies, reading romance
novels (Danielle Steele was a favorite), working puzzle books, and just
enjoying small-town life. Red was Elida’s color; and she always seemed
“dressed up” with her hair done, earrings, and jewelry.
Elida is survived by her daughter, Lynn Trowbridge, of Richfield,
Minnesota; three stepchildren, Bill Trowbridge, of Aurora, Colorado;
Shawn Trowbridge, of Missoula; and Carla Trowbridge, of Mountain View,
California. She is also survived by three brothers, Ellis Brunner, of
Hamilton, Montana; Eldred Brunner, of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Elwyn
Brunner, of Forsyth, Montana; and six sisters: Ellen Thomas, of
Missoula, Montana; Eleanora Russell, of Hesperia, California; Elma
Ceartin, of Plentywood; Elizabeth Pickinpaugh, of Douglas, Wyoming;
Elverna Nelson, of Outing, Minnesota; and Elona Soderquist, of
Plentywood. Also surviving are many beloved nieces and nephews. Besides
her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Elton, Elroy,
and Edward; and two sisters, Elda Brunner and Elaine Miller.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood had charge of arrangements.
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Funeral services for Cecil A.
Garneau were held on October 21, 2006. Father Marcel Vogel officiated at
the service at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Plentywood; interment was
in Redstone Cemetery. A vigil service was held on Friday at Fulkerson
Memorial Chapel in Plentywood. Casketbearers were Dale Borah, Tom
Cheetham, John Grefe, Orville Halland, Al Kaschube, Kent Nathe, Bub
States and Alfred White. Recognized as Honorary Bearers were the members
of the Plentywood Council, Knights of Columbus, Jim & Kay Jensen,
Leonard & Sammie Smith, Phyllis Granning, Lucille Gray, Harold Krogstad,
and Saralda Nathe. Afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, Cecil entered the
Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home in 1993, where he died early Tuesday
morning, October 17.
The son of Cecil E. and Delphine (Linder) Garneau, Cecil was born at
Redstone October 5, 1934. He grew up on the family farm in the Redstone
community attended schools there, and farmed as long as his health
allowed.
Cecil made strong commitments to his land and cattle, his family, and
his church. A hard-working man, he was able to lie down and fall deeply
asleep, then wake refreshed and immediately get back to work!
Always outgoing and young at heart, he loved children, and never knew a
stranger – he loved to visit, and immediately became good friends with
everyone he met!
A devoted member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, he served as a
Eucharistic minister, and loved to take communion to and visit with
shut-ins and patients at the hospital and nursing home. An avid member
of the Knights of Columbus, Cecil was always a participant in church
activities throughout northeastern Montana.
Quietly generous, he would help anyone in need in ways that were usually
unseen, but deeply appreciated.
Cecil was known as a self-taught musician who played many instruments,
especially the accordion, piano, and guitar; and was a member of the
“Moonlight Ramblers” dance band with Gene Enghusen and Al Kaschube. He
didn’t read music, but could pick up any tune with unmatched enthusiasm!
Cecil married Dianne Hanson October 15, 1960; they made their home with
their five sons and one daughter on the farm south of Redstone until
their marriage ended in 1989. A common love of music and their Catholic
faith brought Cecil and Teresa (Goroski) Nistler together; they were
married November 30, 1991, combining a family of 15 children and
numerous grandchildren! Soon after, Alzheimer’s disease led to Cecil’s
declining health, and he entered the nursing home May 5, 1994.
Cecil is survived by his wife, Teresa, of Plentywood; five sons: Pat and
his wife, Julie, of Wibaux, Montana; Les, of Williston, North Dakota;
Robin, of Elko, Nevada; Michael and his wife LaDonna, of Sheridan
Wyoming; and Chris and his wife Tara, of Bismarck, North Dakota; and by
one daughter, Alane O’Dore and her husband Michael, of Joliet, Montana.
He is also survived by grandchildren Jeremiah and Justus; Levi and
LaTosha; Maccallen, Maccade, Madison, and Morgan; and Skylar Garneau;
and Michaela, MacKenzie and McKendra O’Dore; as well as by a brother,
Darrel and his wife Loni, of Great Falls and sisters Mae Rosman and her
husband Ken, of Hobson, Montana and Sharon Bruce and her husband Jim, of
Rocky Ford, Colorado. Also surviving are Teresa’s nine children: Joe,
Mike, and Pat Nistler, all of Plentywood; Larry (Danette) Nistler, of
Polson, Montana; Geralyn (Alan) Jones, of Carlin, Nevada; Lou (Jeanne)
Nistler, of Herndon, Virginia; Carolyn (Kevin) Guenther, of Billings;
and Marilyn Ming and Lynette (Jeff) Ekness, both of Westby, and 12
Nistler grandchildren.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood had charge of arrangements.
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A gathering in celebration of
the life of Charles B. (“Chuck”) Barzen was held on October 8, 2006 at
his home at 213 Hazel Street in Plentywood. Chuck died early Tuesday
morning, October 3; he went into severe respiratory distress at home,
and died shortly after he arrived at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was
71.
Chuck was born January 15, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of
Bernard and Gladys (Irwin) Barzen. The family lived in Thief River Falls
until Chuck was 15; then moved to Burien, Washington, where he graduated
from High School. He entered the U. S. Army December 9, 1957, and served
overseas as a truck driver until he was discharged October 21, 1959. He
lived most of his life in the Seattle, Washington area where he worked
as an Air Freight Forwarder, first for the Bechtel Corporation, and
later in the business on his own. He retired after a stroke August 24,
1994.
In Seattle he met his Life Partner, former Sheridan County resident
Karen Hammer; they moved back to Plentywood about 2½ years ago. He is
also survived by his brother, Mike Barzen and his wife Nancy of Seattle
and their daughter Erin. Friends Carol and Ralph Neubauer share the
Plentywood home; other friends “as close as family” include Judy, Dick
and David Suggs, Fred and Bernice VanCuren, all of Plentywood; and
Chuck’s “best friend ever,” Harold Watters, in Austria.
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Graveside rites for
Connie Pedersen were held on October 9, 2006 with Pastor David Curtright
officiating at the service at Plentywood Cemetery. Connie, 59, died
early Wednesday morning, October 4 at Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home in
Plentywood.
Connie was born at Plentywood October 16, 1947, the eldest of five
children born to Clarence and Mildred (Smith) Pedersen. She grew up in
Plentywood, and in the summer of 1964 moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, where
she graduated from High School in 1965. She returned to Plentywood in
December of that year, where her son, Ricki was born. Two years later,
they moved to Billings, Montana, then later to Gillette, Wyoming,
Chicago, Illinois, and to Louisville, Kentucky before they returned to
Plentywood for a time. In 1979 they moved to San Diego, California,
where Connie attended beauty school. When she was licensed as a
beautician in 1982, she moved back to Plentywood where she worked as a
nurses' aide until arthritis made her unable to do that work and she
started as a desk clerk at the Sherwood Inn. With failing health, she
was forced to quit in the late 1990's, and entered the nursing home a
short time ago.
Outgoing and affectionate with her family, Connie loved Latin music,
watching basketball, participating in crafts, collecting blue glass, and
played darts in the Plentywood league as long as she could. Connie lived
life to the fullest, enjoying her family and friends, laughter, and just
being with people. She loved playing bingo, and was never happier than
when she was kissing and loving her grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Connie is survived by her son, Ricki Pedersen and his wife Marcia, of
Saco, Montana; and their children: twins Maggie and her companion Travis
Olson, and Michael Pedersen and his wife Kayla; and sons Reese, Reede,
and Wyatt; and great-grandchildren Shaelynn Pedersen and Walker Olson,
and by nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by a sister,
Karen Severson, of Plentywood and brothers Arthur Olson, of Plentywood
and Anton Pedersen, of Salcha, Alaska as well as by Ruth Domsten, her
life-long friend . Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a
sister, Faith Flakne.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood had charge of arrangements.
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Ervin Overgaard of Westby
passed away September 23, 2006 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in
Plentywood, with his family and Pastor Barbara Westhoff at his side.
Funeral services were held on September 28, 2006 at Immanuel Lutheran Church
in Westby; interment, with military honors, was in Plentywood Memorial
Cemetery. Casketbearers were Lance Schoepper, Earl Jantzi, Brian Putnam,
Paul Overgaard, Jim Vest, Keith Leininger, Alan Ekness and Delbert Melby;
Honorary Bearers were William and Gene Bundt, Stewart Anderson, and Bob
Leininger as well as the members of Westby American Legion Post 229,
and the Westby Post 229 Auxiliary. Ushers were Lynden Lagerquist and
Larry Haugen.
Ervin Melvin Overgaard was born May 26, 1918 to Alfred and Dena (Spoklie)
Overgaard in Westby, Montana.
Ervin rode horseback to the Rice School until he entered 8th grade at
Westby. He graduated from Westby High School in 1936 and attended
Concordia College. He graduated from Kinman Business College in Spokane,
Washington, with a degree in Business and Accounting. Ervin worked for
the FBI in Washington, DC from 1941 - 1943.
Ervin married Irene Mathilda Bundt on December 31, 1942. Irene passed
away December 24, 1991. They spent 48 years of marriage together.
In 1943 Ervin entered the U. S. Army, and served in the Asiatic Pacific
campaign, with the 37th Infantry Division on Guadalcanal, and with the
Medical Detachment of the 145th Infantry in the Solomon and Philippine
Islands. His decorations include the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the
Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, the
Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Philippine Liberation Medal. He
was honorably discharged December 21, 1945, and returned to his wife and
daughter, Phoebe, in Westby, where four sons, Warren, David, Billy and
Mike were born.
Ervin worked for awhile for Sheridan Electric Cooperative when it was
still in Westby. After that he began a career as a rural mail carrier in
1950, retiring in 1983 with 37 years of federal service.
He always had some other interest going: he farmed, had a construction
business that helped build the site for the Fortuna Air Force Base,
raised horses and pigs, built and managed the Overgaard Apartments, was
a school bus driver for 14 years, was a member of Immanuel Lutheran
Church, the Lutheran Brotherhood, and served on the Church council, he
also served on the City Council and the School Board. He was a member
of the Westby American Legion Post 229 for over 62 years: he was very
proud to be a American Legion member, and seldom missed post activities
as long as his health permitted.
After Ervin retired from the Post Office he pursued interests of
woodworking, carpentry, and coin collecting. He also had several closets
full of baseball caps he collected from all over the country and always
tried to wear a different one downtown to the café. An avid card player,
he played Smear and Whist, made several trips to Las Vegas and more
recently never missed a game of "Texas Hold 'Em".
Ervin is survived by his daughter, Phoebe Vest and her husband Jim, of
Westby, and by sons Warren, and his wife Eileen, of Westby; David and
his wife Laurie, of Fairview, Montana; and Mike Overgaard, of Westby;
and by 8 grandchildren: Terri (Bill) Milton, Lance Schoepper, Jamie
(Brian) Putnam, Darrel (Tobi) Overgaard, Darcee (Earl) Jantzi. Shawn
(Anita) Overgaard, Julie Overgaard, and Shelby Overgaard; and by 8
great-grandchildren: Amber and Christopher Milton, Jesse Schoepper,
Courtney and Bridger Putnam, Alyson, Rocky, and Sam Overgaard, and by a
brother, Norman Overgaard, of Westby. Ervin was preceded in death by his
wife, parents, a son Billy, a brother Walter and a sister Margaret.
Dad was always so happy when the family stopped in to say Hello,
especially the great-grandchildren. He always had a hug and a little
treat for them, usually M&M's. He was very generous with his smiles and
encouragement, and was always ready to help anyone in any way he could.
He said he was so lucky to have Mike living with him and looked forward
to Shelby's summer visits. We all love you, Dad..
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood had charge of arrangements.
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A funeral service for Theodore
Lagerquist was held on September 29, 2006 at Plentywood Lutheran Church
in Plentywood. Pastors Barb Westhoff and Dave Curtright officiated and
burial was at Plentywood Memorial Cemetery. Ted, 85, died September 23,
2006 in Plentywood.
Theodore Lagerquist was born on June 12th , 1921 on his
parents homestead southwest of Westby, Montana. His father was a
Swedish immigrant and his mother was a Norwegian from Minnesota.
Throughout his life, he had been called Theodore, Ted, Teddy, and
Lager. Ted attended grade school at a local one room school. After he
had completed the 8th grade, he went to work on the farm and
at a local coal mine with his dad.
Ted married Muriel Ruth Myars on April 10, 1943 in Plentywood, Montana.
They made their home in rural Westby, in 1952 they moved to Plentywood,
only to return to living on the farm in 1976. They stayed on the farm
until moving to the Pioneer Manor in Plentywood in 1995, then due to
failing health they moved to Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home in 2001.
Muriel preceded Ted on January 12, 2005.
Ted and Muriel enjoyed square dancing and attending Fiddlers Jams to
dance to the old time music. He also enjoyed playing horseshoe, the
bean bag game and gardening especially growing potatoes and
strawberries. He was a stern man but also very gentle and fair. He
enjoyed visiting and helping others. He always wanted the best for his
family. He will be remembered for his quick wit and his one liners as
he always had a good joke to tell. Though later in his life, he could
not do the hard work of being a farmer, he still shared his strong
character with others around him. The trials of his life built him
into the great character of the man he became and he passed that on to
his children. He was game for anything when it came to his
grandchildren. He would play games for hours and tease the
grandchildren about who was ahead.
Ted is survived by his son Allan (Rhoda) Lagerquist at Surrey, ND;
daughters, Linda (Ralph) Heppner and Myrnette (Glenn) Miller at
Plentywood; and sister Anna and brother Joel of Westby, Helmer at
Plentywood, Manford at Williston, ND. He is also survived by
grandchildren; Ted Lagerquist, Terry Lagerquist, Troy (Susan) Heppner of
Olathe, KS; and Megan, Tommy, Michael and Jack; Tricia Brenteson and
Blake and Brittany & friend Keith Berezay (Brittany) all of Plentywood;
Ty Heppner of Plentywood; Lanae (Al) Laurias and family of Billings;
Scott Miller; Michelle (Neil) August and Hallie and Hannah; Josh
Miller. He was preceded in death by his wife Muriel, his parents,
brothers Sig, Elvin, Raymond and Joel Arnold.
In lieu of flowers the family
requests that memorials be given to Westby Lutheran Church, Plentywood
Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall Fund, Sheridan Memorial Hospice or the
charity of your choice.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood assisted with arrangements.
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Funeral Services for
Howard "Penny" Stenehjem were held on September 28, 2006 at Plentywood
Lutheran Church with Pastor David Curtright presiding. Burial
immediately followed at the Plentywood Memorial Cemetery. Services were
in the care of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood.
A gentle and humble man left us
on September 22, 2006. Howard "Penny" Stenehjem died surrounded by three
of his five children and his Scottish bride of 58 years, Agnes, C.
(Bayne) Stenehjem.
Howard K. born July 2, 1923, was the youngest son of pioneer Sheridan
County residents (1912) Haaken and Rhoda Stenehjem. He graduated from
PHS and attended MSC at Bozeman. He was a veteran of WWII, served
as a shoe shine boy at Moe's Barber Shop, a cabin boy at Glacier Nat'l
Park, a clerk at Hallesy's Meat & Grocery, a post office clerk for 12
years and Plentywood postmaster from 1954 until retirement on 12-31-72.
Howard once had to rescue a cat from the mailbox in front of the post
office after receiving a frantic call one late night from a cat lover.
Since retirement, he worked part-time for 3 income tax seasons at
Nelson's Accounting Office and held a bookkeeping position at Antelope
Grain. He also served as Bookkeeper for the Veteran's Club. Penny was a
lifelong resident of Plentywood, the community that he loved and
served. He shared his love of gardening with all that knew and loved
him.
On 7-18-49 , he married Agnes C. Bayne, a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.W.
Bayne of Glasgow, MT. Howard is survived by his wife, Aggie of
Plentywood, daughter Janice Schwartz, son Jerry (Cindy) Stenehjem,
daughter Penny (Bill) Mangus, daughter Peggy (Randy) Parpart, and son
Jim (Peggy) Stenehjem; grandchildren, Josh, Randi, Kala, Kristen, Kele,
Gene, Craig, and Scott; two great-grandsons Tyler and Conner.
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Funeral services for Robert D.
“Bob” McCall were held on September 26, 2006. Pastor David C. Curtright
officiated at the service at the Plentywood Lutheran Church. Interment
followed the services at the Plentywood Memorial Cemetery. Pall Bearers
were Bob’s nephews, with his nieces and all of his friends recognized as
honorary bearers. Ushers were Peewee Robertson, Don Quam, Ardith
Huffman, and Gordon Garrick. Bob, 74, died peacefully at his home on
Saturday, September 23, 2006 with his loving wife Betty at his side,
after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.
Bob was born on November 7, 1931 at the family home of his grandparents,
George and Effie Peele north of Westby, Montana. He was raised on the
family farm near Comertown, Montana by his parents, Howard and Opal
McCall. He graduated from Comertown High School as the Valedictorian of
the class 1949 and joined the Air Force with his life-long friend and
cousin Colby Granvold in 1951. He served in Korea and French Morocco in
North Africa with the 1603rd Support Unit and was discharged
in 1955. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Good
Conduct Medal, the Occupation Medal, the Germany Korean Service Medal
with 2 Bronze Stars, and the U.N. Ribbon. He also served in the Montana
National Guard.
Bob married his high school sweetheart, Betty Olson on August 29, 1952.
They moved to Holyoke, Massachusetts where Bob was stationed in the Air
Force and they returned to Plentywood in 1954 where Betty and their new
son Mickey stayed while Bob was sent overseas until his discharge in
1955. After his return they moved to Comertown to farm and then moved to
Plentywood in 1960. During the 46 years he lived in Plentywood Bob
worked as a mail carrier, Postmaster, bartender, musician, trash
collector, dry cleaner, and drayman. He was employed by Frank Frazier
Dray Line, the Moose Lodge, the Elks Club, the Vet’s Club, the Spot Bar,
and he and Betty owned the Sheridan Sanitation and Dray Line, and the
Sheridan Launderama.
In 1965 Bob began his 27 year career with the U.S. Postal Service in
Plentywood, and was named Postmaster in 1973. He held this position
until his retirement in 1991.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the
American Legion, a charter member of the Plentywood Elks Lodge, and a
member of the Moose Lodge. He served on the VFW Honor Guard for many
years, and marched hundreds of miles over the years proudly displaying
the American Flag in parades and other services honoring Veterans of the
United States Military Forces.
In 1953 Bob purchased his first guitar and was a prominent musician and
singer in the area for over 40 years. He played and sang with the likes
of Gordon Garrick, Tim Syme, Bob Durbin, Bob Garrick, Ray Burtleson, and
Glen “Sachmo” Garrick in bands like “The Melody Four”, “The Twilight
Trio”, “The Western Rainbows”, and the “Twilighters”. He also
participated in many jam sessions over the years and owned more guitars
than he did radios.
Bob was an avid reader, often devouring a new book in a matter of hours.
He read every single issue of the U. S. News and World Report, and was
constantly tuned in to CNN and the Weather Channel and had a radio in
nearly every room in the house tuned to KPWD (now KATQ) for the latest
news. He kept track of all the local weather and the weather where his
children and grandchildren lived, as far away as Mississippi, and would
often phone them and warn them of impending bad weather before they
heard it on their local weather reports. He had almost as many rain
gauges as he had guitars and with his latest electronic guage he could
tell you how much rain had fallen in the last 10 minutes.
Bob loved his family with every fiber of his being and was devoted to
Betty, the love of his life and wife of 54 years. He will be missed by
every one of us, every day, for the rest of our lives.
Bob is survived by his wife Betty of Plentywood and their 4 children, 4
grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren: Mickey and Lori (Kleppen) of
Plentywood and their children Heidi (Scotty) Dozier of Nettleton,
Mississippi; Zachary (Jen) and their children Ashlee, Hayden, and Orion
of Queen Creek, Arizona, Amber of Minot, North Dakota; and Kristin of
Plentywood; Monte and Kathy (Nelson) of Plentywood; Marty of Big Fork,
Montana, and Melody of Billings, Montana; and by 4 sisters; Bonita Olson
of Edinbburg, North Dakota, Barbara (Russell) Long of Colorado Springs,
Colorado; Vivian Veazey of Burlington, North Dakota, and Phyllis Long of
Velva, North Dakota as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Opal (Peele) McCall,
Anthony Weiler, and his brother, Aubrey McCall.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood had charge of arrangements.
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Funeral Services for Marie V.
Jensen, 99, were conducted on September 27, 2006 at the Union
Congregational Church in Medicine Lake with Pastor Tim Hutsler
officiating. Interment immediately followed at the Homestead Cemetery
(Big Lake Cemetery). Services were under the care of Fulkerson Funeral
home of Plentywood.
She passed away peacefully at the Sheridan Memorial Nursing home of
Plentywood on Thursday, the 21st of September, 2006.
Marie was born July 25, 1907 in Neilsville, Wisconsin the youngest
child of John & Mary (Francis) Merrill.
She was educated in Medicine Lake. She met and later married Jens
Jensen on November 20, 1929 at the Froid Lutheran Church.
Nearly a centurion, Marie saw many changes in her life. From the mode
of transportation, to electricity to the man’s landing on the moon. She
was a member of the Union Congregational church; the American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary. She truly loved her flowers, gardening embroidery ,
quilting and her animals.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jens Jensen her son John Jensen;
her daughter Lillian Williams; her brother Victor Merrill; her sisters
Florence “Floss” Thompson & Dorothy Pruitt; also her parents.
Marie is survived by her daughters Ellen Burrus of Mesa, AZ; June
Francis of Regina, NM; daughter & sons-in-law: Shirley & Manford
Rasmussen of Culbertson, MT; Carol Ereth & Jeff Michels on the Family
farm near Homestead; along with 14 grandchildren 24 great-grandchildren
and 3 great great-grandchildren.
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Funeral service for Larry Lunde
were conducted on September 18, 2006 at the Medicine Lake Lutheran
Church with Pastor Johnette Grefe & Reverend Tim Hutslar officiating.
Burial followed in the Medicine Lake Cemetery. Services were in the care
of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood. Ushers were Brad Holm, Carl
Eidsness. Casket bearers were Evan Lunde, Terry Gilbertson, Roger
Gilbertson, Neal French & Greg Miller, Brian Jacobsen . Larry passed
away on Thursday, September 14, 2006 surrounded by his loving family.
Larry was born July 3, 1936 in
Stoddard Wisconsin, the son of Arnold and Olga Marie Lunde. He was
raised in Spring Grove, Minnesota.In 1955 Larry came to Flaxville,
Montana to work as a farm hand for Clarence Gilbertson. In 1959 Larry
then married Teresa Parent and moved to Medicine Lake to work for
various farmers and the Medicine Lake school district.
Larry was active in local
businesses from 1972-1980. He resided in Reserve working for several
farmers in the Dagmar & Reserve communities with his final years working
for Pure Montana Organics with his son Clinton. In his spare time he
enjoyed driving around the country side checking the crops with his dog
Kramer. Larry's hobbies included fishing, gardening, and talking history
with his friends, with some actually believing him.
Larry is survived by his two sons: Miles Lunde of Spokane, Washington;
Clinton Lunde and his wife Sharri of Medicine Lake; His only daughter
Valarie Lich of Billings. His grandchildren Angela Lunde & Brett
Horstketter of Spokane, Washington; Evan & Katie Lunde of Medicine Lake;
Randi & Sydney Lich of Billings; Larry also had two great grandchildren,
Athena & Olivia Hilde of Spokane, Washington; He is also survived by his
one brother: Roger Lunde of Spring Grove, Minnesota & his three sisters:
Ann Haney of Dorchester, Wisconsin; Janice Treffinger of Florida and
Audrey Meyer of Spring Grove, Minnesota. Larry was preceded in death by
one brother, Bill Lunde and one sister Toni Early.
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Funeral Services for Mae R.
Nelson were held on September 19, 2006 at the Immanual Lutheran Church
in Westby with Pastor Barb Westoff officiating. Interment followed at
the Emmaus Cemetery near Westby. Services were in the care of
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood.
Mae passed away Thursday evening, September 14, 2006 at the Sheridan
Memorial Hospital in Plentywood surrounded by her family.
Mae was born May 20, 1929 in Fraizer, Montana, the daughter of Bernhardt
W. & Mandy C. (Lucky) Boettcher. She attended school thru the 3rd
grade in Nashua with 4-7th in Circle, Montana. She met her future
husband John L. Nelson in Westby. They were married February 17, 1953
at the Westby Lutheran Church.
John and Mae farmed at McElroy where Mae was a dedicated farm wife
raising 6 children. John & Mae retired and moved to Plentywood in
2004. She was a member of the Immanuel Luther Church of Westby.
Her hobbies included baking, crocheting and knitting and her family has
fond memories of her baking cinnamon rolls for the family and sharing
them with the neighborhood children. One of her favorite past-times
was to dine out with family and friends at Randy’s restaurant in
Plentywood.
Mae is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Clifford & Walter
Boettcher.
She is survived by her husband of over 53 years, John L. Nelson of
Plentywood; her children & their spouses: Robert & Rose Nelson Cresco,
IA; Ronald & Julie Nelson of Westby ; Roger Nelson of Ballatine, MT;
John Nelson of Worden, MT; her daughters Katherine Nelson of Minot,
ND; Patsy & Thomas Grandt of New Richmond, WI; Mae is also survived by
her brothers Henry Boettcher of GT. Falls; Richard Boettcher of Mountain
Home, ID; her sisters & their spouses, Ruth & Rueben Reinhardt; Erma &
Don Bentley all of Billings. As well as 13 grandchildren & 7 great
grandchildren.
Mom is going home where she is at peace.
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Vigil Services for AnnaStacia
Kavon were conducted on September 12, 2006 at Fulkerson Funeral
Chapel. The Funeral Mass was held on September 13, 2006 at St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Marcel Vogel officiating. Burial
immediately followed at the Plentywood Cemetery. Services were in the
care of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood. AnnaStacia Kavon passed
away early Friday morning, September 8, 2006 at Sheridan Memorial
Hospital in Plentywood.
AnnaStacia Kavon was the daughter of Louis & Mary (Thimesch) Hammel born
July 5, 1931 on the family farm near New Albin, Iowa. She attended
rural school in Iowa township, Allamakee County, Iowa through the 8th
grade, and high school in New Albin, Iowa.
On September 14, 1948 she married Paul Kavon in St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church in New Albin, Iowa.
There first home was in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, then St. Paul,
Minnesota while Paul worked in the Railway Mail service. In 1953 Stacia
and Paul were enticed by Paul’s uncle Joe Kavon to move to Montana and
start farming. They rented the land for five years and then purchased
it from Paul’s Uncle Joe. To the union of Paul and Stacia were born
four boys Michael Kavon, who married Karen Milner of Havre; Howard
Kavon; Richard Kavon, who married “Robbie” De Tienne all of Plentywood
and Arthur Kavon now living in Boise, Idaho.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 58 years as well as her four
sons and their spouses; her four grandchildren Kevin Kavon of Williston,
North Dakota; Karl Kavon of Havre, Montana; Rachelle Kavon and Keith
Kavon both of Plentywood, Montana.
She is also survived by her one brother Leo Hammel of Holiday, Texas.
Her three sisters: Rose Zoll of New Albin, Iowa; Mary Jacobs of Adams,
Wisconsin; Lorraine Moericke of Williston, North Dakota.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Frank & Eugene
Hammel.
Stacia loved to garden and liked to have her boys around. She loved
flowers when they were blooming and liked to see things green up in the
spring. She also enjoyed reading & playing cards and will be remembered
for her culinary skills and her beautiful smile.
She will be sadly missed by her family and friends
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Funeral services for
Grace Norgaard, were held at Plentywood Lutheran Church on September 11,
2006, with Pastor Barb Westhoff officiating. Funeral arrangements were
entrusted to the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood, Inc. Grace passed
away at Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home in Plentywood early Friday
Morning, September 8, 2006; she was 87.
Grace, the daughter of Sigvard & Minnie (Larsen) Nelson, was born on the
family farm at Westby August 11, 1919. She grew up there and attended
Westby High School. She also attended Northern Montana College at Havre,
MT; where she received her teachers certification. Grace taught school
for several years in Westby Rural Schools and the Navajo School.
On June 23, 1944 Paul and Grace Norgaard were married at the Plentywood
Lutheran Church. She was a farm wife for many years helping Paul care
for her parents as well as cleaning and cooking for her brothers.
Grace loved gardening, cooking, canning, visiting with family and
friends as well as going to coffee. Grace also thoroughly loved to shop!
She was a member of the ALCW Emmaus Lutheran Church of Westby and a
Sunday school teacher.
Paul preceded Grace in death in October of 1968. Grace moved to
Plentywood in 1971
She is preceded in death by her parents; her 3 brothers: Howie Nelson in
2005; Roger Nelson in 1998 Bob Nelson in 1970.
She is survived by her daughters Donna (Grady ) Evans of Plentywood;
Carol (Roger) Wetz of Billings, MT. her granddaughter Angela Wetz of
Dickenson, ND. Along with her brother-in-law Raymond Norgaard of Ronan;
along with numerous nieces and nephews.
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Robert (“Bob”) Wankel passed
away peacefully in his sleep with his wife, Wanda, by his side, Sunday
evening, August 20th , at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in
Plentywood, of acute renal failure. Funeral services were held on
August 25, 2006; Pastor Chansy Charles officiated at the service at
First Congregational Church in Plentywood; interment was at the Huffman
- Wankel family cemetery northeast of Raymond. Casketbearers were Norman
& Trudy Jensen, Fred & Susan Kavon, Chet & Rita Lindblom, Cecil & Norma
McLeod, Roy & Dorothy Melle, Gene & Rosemary Paulson, Morris Nelson, and
Tom & Marge Solomon. Bill & Del Johnston served as ushers and all of
Bob's friends were recognized as Honorary Bearers.
Robert L. Wankel was born June 29th , 1925 in the homestead
house on the farm to Art and Mabel (Huffman) Wankel, the youngest of six
children. During grade school in the winter months, early in the
morning, he rode his horse down the hill to the Wankel school to start
the furnace. He went to college for a time, then came back to farm with
his dad, Art, and brother, Merrill. He met Wanda Harris in Great Falls
while she was in Cadet nurse corps training and they married December 6,
1947 in Great Falls. They had many good times: ice skating, tobogganing,
skiing, and raising their kids in a large extended family: twelve kids
at one point lived among the Huffman and Wankel families on the farm.
Bob played and coached the Big and Little Muddy league baseball teams
for years; one time when he was pitching, a hard line drive was hit and
struck some farmer matches in his pocket and lit them on fire ... a real
hot pocket! He was a dedicated Twins fan and loved baseball beyond
description! Also an avid reader, he read everything, but especially
“Ann Perry” mystery novels. Listening to opera was also a favorite
pastime for him. Crossword puzzles, occupied a lot of his time. His kids
remember playing ping-pong with him and how he loved to slam the ball!
He hit it so hard is usually broke or missed the table. He hunted deer
and antelope with his sons Mark and Mike, and enjoyed goose hunting in
Canada with friends.
Bob was a member of the 1st Congregational church in
Plentywood, and, in the past, in various other farm organizations.
Bob is survived by his wife, Wanda; children Mike Wankel and his wife
Sandy, and Diane Chandler and her husband, Alan; also by sisters-in-law
Bonne Perry of Sidney and Cleone Wankel of Plentywood. He is also
survived by Mike’s children Meghan and Mallory, of Toronto, who grew up
on the farm with Bob; Diane’s children Gwen Budd (Kenny), Daniel, Tyler,
and Dillan, of Moorhead, Minnesota; Joey (Tracie) Mason and Hudson
Chandler, of Rural Plentywood; Billy Chandler (Daughter Angelina) of
Belgrade, Montana; Bobby Chandler, of Belgrade, and Bonne Chandler, of
Plentywood. Also surviving are sisters Katie Zeidler of Plentywood and
Muriel George of Hamilton, Montana and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Mabel Wankel; son,
Mark, who died October 23, 1999; father-in-law Glenn Harris; sisters
Wynona Kenney (Joe), Joyce Fortner (Ed), brother, Merrill, two nephews
Jerry and Pat Kenney; and brothers-in-law Barr Zeidler and Walter
George.
Bob and Wanda traveled much over the years, all around Montana, visiting
family and friends. They especially enjoyed the Fort Peck Summer
Theater. Bob was a funny, kind man who graciously welcomed people into
his home. We’d grown “accustomed to his face” and will miss him.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood had charge of arrangements.
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