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Janette Janey Vadnais Ransier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS - Janette Janey Vadnais Ransier, 81, of White Sulphur Springs, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Presbyterian Church with interment in Mayn cemetery. Twichel Funeral Home is in charge.
Bernice Reichert
RED LODGE - Bernice Reichert, 82, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at Beartooth Hospital & Health Center.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Olcott Funeral Chapel with interment in Red Lodge cemetery.
Ingrahm I. Bellon
NASHUA - Ingrahm I. Bellon, 58, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, in Nashua as the result of an automobile accident.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in the Highland cemetery in Glasgow. Bell Mortuary of Glasgow is in charge.
Ethel J. Coey
BOZEMAN - Ethel J. Coey, 88, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, at her son's home in Bozeman.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at the Dokken-Nelson Sunset Chapel with interment in Sunset Hills cemetery.
Donte' Leigh Moore
FORT BELKNAP - Donte' Leigh Moore, 7 months, died at her home on Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Wake services will start at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, with a prayer service at 6 p.m. at the Red Whip Community Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the Red Whip Community Center with burial in the White Bear cemetery at the Buster Moore Ranch. Adams Funeral Home of Malta is in charge of arrangements.
Donte' was born Feb. 18, 1999, at Havre, the daughter of Rosella Mae Moore and granddaughter of Audrey and Wayne Healy.
Donte' is loved by her family and was a very happy baby. She loved to laugh and play with her tweedy bird, she loved to pose for her pictures. She loved all her baby friends.
Donte' loved to eat. She was a very loving and caring baby.
Survivors include her mother, Rosella Mae Moore; brothers, Milo Moore, Rego Garcia; grandparents, Audrey and Wayne Healy, uncle, Wayne Healy Jr., all of Fort Belknap; great-grandparents, Edward and Ella Mae Moore of Beaver Creek, May Agnes Bird, Alfred Bradley of Lodge Pole; all her cousins, aunties and uncles from North Dakota and Montana.
James 'Jimmy' Murphy
GLASGOW - James "Jimmy" Murphy, 94, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, at Valley View Nursing Home of natural causes.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Bell Chapel with interment in Highland cemetery.
William T. Roebuck
William T. Roebuck, 74, of Billings, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, at home after a long illness of cancer.
Bill was born Nov. 2, 1924, in Billings, the son of Glenn and Helen Roebuck.
Bill graduated from Billings Senior High in 1942. In 1943 he was in the navy during WWII until 1946. On return he went to MSU-Bozeman, earning a degree in civil engineering. He worked in Seattle, Richland, Wash., and Southern California, returning to Billings to work in steel manufacturing plants.
He is survived by his wife, Norma of Billings; daughter, Susan and husband, Mark Jonathan of Billings; son, Michael (Jim) and wife, Diane Roebuck of Woodbridge, Va.; two stepchildren, Teresa Lowe of Englewood, Colo., and Jay T. Kurtz of Torrington, Wyo.; two grandsons, Ben Gogan, U.S. Army, Texas, and Adam and wife, Laura Gogan of Billings; one granddaughter, Sarah and husband, Brook Harvey, U.S Army, Texas; one great-grandson.
Cremation has taken place at Cremation or Funeral Gallery. Private family graveside rites will take place. Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, Mont. 59107 or charity of choice. Requested no flowers be sent.
Ron Rounce
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. - Ron Rounce, formerly of Sidney, Mont., died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at San Clemente Hospital.
Services were held Sept. 11 at the San Juan Capistrano Mission with interment in El Toro cemetery.
Dennis Dale Scharosch
Dennis Dale Scharosch, 65, of Billings, passed away Sept. 13, 1999, at Deaconess Medical Center. He was born Sept. 27, 1933, a son of Anthony and Christina Scharosch in Mott, N.D. He graduated from Central High School in Billings.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly; a son, Michael (Andrea) and their children: Michael A., Mariah and Sarah; his daughters: Melisa Scharosch and Marcy Scharosch Martin (Brad) and their child, Savanah. Also surviving are: a brother, Derold (Rosemary) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a brother.
Cremation will take place at Smith Crematory. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at the Western Manor Care Center, 2115 Central Ave.
Harriet Summers Taggart
1907-1999
Dear Aunt Hat,
Thanks for the memories. One of the first I have is the story of how, when you lived at Moss Main, the pony you were riding went under a tree branch to "scrape" you off.
I remember you typing a letter to me when you lived in Rockford, Ill., and saying that, when you misspelled a word, that it was the typewriter's "fault."
We had such great times when I would spend the summers with you in Yellowstone Park. We would meet the deer at the back door of the apartment building in the morning with chunks of dry bread. It seemed that every night after work you had planned something special for us to do.
After you retired and moved to Billings you were part of our family gatherings. I will always remember your fantastic apple pies!! We still have the pie carrier you used.
You fell in love with Michelle the moment you saw her. She was the first baby you ever wanted to hold. One of the very best pictures we have is of the two of you, 22 years later, at her wedding.
I remember you, a few days ago - pink nightgown, white hair, sleeping softly.
Thanks for the memories.
Love, Linda
Ruth E. Thorsen
LIVINGSTON - Ruth E. Thorsen, 74, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, at her home after a long illness.
Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with interment in Park View Gardens cemetery.
Dorothy B. Wilson
MERIDIAN, Idaho - Dorothy B. Wilson, 87, died on Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, at her home in Meridian.
Services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Meridian Greens Ward, Meridian. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at 10 a.m., in Mountview cemetery, Billings, Mont.
Dorothy was born on May 24, 1912, in Kilgore, Idaho, the daughter of Gustav Emil and Melinda Hibbert Bennett Brauer. She graduated from Albion State Normal School in 1933. She completed her degree in education at Eastern Montana College in 1967. She taught in the Billings school system for 10 years, teaching at Orchard, Washington and Meadowlark elementary schools.
She married
her sweetheart, Edwin O. Wilson, on Dec. 24, 1937, in Kingman, Ariz. They lived in various places in Utah before moving to Billings in 1946, where they resided for 50 years.
Dorothy was active in Girl Scouting as a leader and trainer. She served on the Board of Friendship House and she was a member of ADK, educational sorority, and the Retired Teachers Association. She was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in various capacities.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Melinda Wilson-Knudson of Tacoma, Wash., and Janie Wilson Christensen and her husband, Vic of Meridian; grandson, Paul Christensen and his wife, Kim of Palm Coast, Fla.; granddaughter, Katie Christensen Wood and her husband, Jefferson of Meridian; and great-grandson, Ethan Peter Christensen of Palm Coast. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, parents and three brothers.
The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. Kathleen Romito and Shirley of Life's Doors Hospice.
Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Dorothy B. (Stingley) Benes
WINIFRED - Dorothy B. (Stingley) Benes, 68, of Winifred, died Monday evening at the Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown of cancer. She was born Aug. 18, 1931, in Riverside, Calif., the daughter of Elijah and Ethel Belle (Rogers) Stingley. They moved to Montana in 1935, settling in Lewistown. She received her education in Lewistown schools, graduating from Fergus High School. She then worked in Lewistown until March 12, 1957, when she was united in marriage to Albert Benes in Bozeman. They lived at Christina until 1965 when they moved to Winifred. Dorothy enjoyed needlework, canning, making candy and loved the holidays with her family and friends.
She was a member of the American Lutheran Church of Winifred, Winifred American Legion Auxiliary, WIFE, having served as State President, ALCW, Women's Club, Garden Club, Bridge Club and Superintendent of Needlework at the Fergus County Fair.
She is survived by her husband, Albert of Winifred; three sons: Dale of Lewistown, Russell and his wife, Lavonne of Roundup, and Mark and his wife, Leanne of Beach, N.D.; two brothers: Lawrence Stingley of Spokane, Wash., and Ray Stingley of Lewistown; two sisters: Betsy Gohl of Norfolk, Va., and Hazel Carrier of Cleburne, Texas; six grandchildren: Melody Ann, Crystal Lea, Earl Russell, Jonathan William, Tyler Travis and Megan Ione; numerous nieces and nephews.
One son, John in 1998, her parents and two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral Services for Dorothy B. Benes will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Winifred American Lutheran Church with interment to follow in the Winifred cemetery. The Cloyd Funeral Home of Lewistown is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may make memorials to the Winifred American Lutheran Church and they may be left at the Cloyd Funeral Home.
James (Jim) Patrick Carney
LIBBY - James (Jim) Patrick Carney, gifted actor, director, sculptor, painter, and teacher, died of a sudden heart attack Sept. 12, 1999, at the age of 57, in Libby.
Jim was born on Nov. 2, 1941, in Billings, to Ethel and Charles Carney. In his early years he moved with the family to several Montana towns: Waterloo, Terry and Mouat. These rural settings offered a wonderful playground for a growing boy. By 1949 the family had settled in Billings.
Jim attended Billings Senior High school, and during his senior year acted in his first live play. That was a transforming event. Jim went on to attend college at Eastern Montana College of Education (MSU-B) and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with an extended major in Physical Science. He continued postgraduate work at the University of Montana. He appeared in numerous productions during his college years.
Theatre was an avocation for him. While teaching in Anaconda he founded a community theatre group. After returning to Billings, he starred in many Billings Studio Theatre productions. Jim would research each part he played in order to convey the essence of the character.
He loved family gatherings and holiday time. He spent hours picking out just the right gift and planning celebrations.
In 1996, he married
Eileen Driscoll, teacher at Libby High School. They shared a love of literature, arts and their Irish heritage. Jim was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Parish, where he served as Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. The Catholic church was a rock for Jim in his Christian walk. He was nurtured by the mass. He made a Cursillo in 1986, which further strengthened his relationship with God.
Jim was employed as Program Coordinator and Literacy Teacher with Project Challenge: Work Again, a dislocated worker program. He represented PCWA on the Lincoln County Resource committee. He was a board member of the Economic Development Council.
Jim was a vice-president of the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers and a board member of Libby's Pioneer Society.
Jim is survived by his wife, Eileen; sister, Carole and husband, Everett Jones of Billings; niece, Tori Wright (Mike) of Denver, Colo.; and nephew, Lance Jones (Nancy) of Phoenix, Ariz.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated in St. Joseph's Church at 11 a.m. Sept. 16. Rosary will be held in the Nelson and Vial Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Sept. 15. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 719 Utah Ave., Libby, MT 59923, or Wings c/o First National Bank, P.O. Box 1550, Libby, MT 59923.
George W. Gannon
George W. Gannon, 84, of Billings, passed away Sept. 13, 1999, at ST. Vincent Hospital after a long illness.
He was born Dec. 26, 1914, in Ulysses, Neb., a son of William Andrew and Isabelle Kelly Gannon. He attended schools in Ulysses and worked on the family farm and for his Uncle Ed until he was drafted into the Army. George served in the 716th Tank Battalion in the Philippines and New Guinea where he was awarded the Purple Heart and numerous campaign ribbons. After his discharge, he moved to Great Falls where he married
Bertana Vickoren on Jan. 28, 1947, and soon moved to Billings where he has resided since.
George has worked as a salesman for Sears Roebuck, Radio Equipment Co., Interstate Distributing and Billings Toyota. He liked to hunt and fish and was a longtime member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Billings Elks Club.
George is survived by his sons, John of Billings and William and his wife, Laura and their three children, all of Billings, and one sister, Elizabeth Decker of Gering, Neb. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertana in 1991 and a brother, Leonard.
Vigil service will be 6 p.m. Friday at St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral, 215 N. 31st St., and Funeral Mass will be there 11 a.m. Saturday with Rite of Committal at Holy Cross cemetery. Memorials to charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
