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Betty Sauter Frickel
LAUREL - Betty Sauter Frickel went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999 following a courageous battle against cancer.
Betty was born to Jacob and Christina Sauter, July 11, 1932, in Billings.
In February of 1949, she married
Adolph Frickel. They were blessed with three sons and a daughter, Dan of Havre, Steve (Karen), Mark (Tracy), Tammy (Earl) all of Laurel. She also had 12 grandchildren: Eric, Chad, Nathan, Kara (Mark), Kim, Travis, Brittany, Ryan, M'Kenzie, Ravin, and Matthew. Betty is also survived by two sisters, Esther Boehm, Mary Weis; and two brothers, Jake Sauter and Albert Sauter. She is also survived by two very special friends, Aunt Toots Frickel and Betty Lenhardt.
Betty was a lifetime member of the First Congregational Church of Laurel. Over the years, Betty worked in many restaurants. She loved to cook, and owned and operated the Ranch House Cafe for several years. She loved to travel, crochet, play bingo and spend time with her family.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph; her parents; four sisters: Gladys, Bert, Lillian and Freida; and brothers, Earl, Ted and John.
A funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at the First Congregational Church in Laurel. Interment will be at the Laurel cemetery. Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 12, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel. Memorials are suggested to: Big Sky Hospice P.O. Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107.
Mary Cecelia Greene
LIVINGSTON - Mary Cecelia Greene, 68, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at her home.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home.
Laura Lydia Gress
FORSYTH - Laura Lydia Gress, 78, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at the Rosebud Health Care Center of natural causes.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at the Forsyth cemetery. Family and friends should meet at the Beals Mortuary Chapel before preceding to the Forsyth cemetery.
Goldie M. Hash
HELENA - Goldie M. Hash, 86, formerly of Livingston, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, at Cooney Convalescent Home.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home in Livingston with interment in Mountain View cemetery.
Albert Kober
Albert Kober, "Al the tailor, " passed away Sept. 9, 1999, at Mountain View Manor Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Eureka of natural causes.
Al was born May 30, 1917, in Park City to Karl and Eleanor (Rimpe) Kober. He grew up in Billings and at the age of 17 he enlisted in the Army infantry, where he was stationed at Fort Missoula. He was discharged in 1939. After the attack on Pearl harbor, Al joined the Army Air Corps on Dec. 18, 1941.
While stationed in Arizona, he and Dorathy Rogers, also of Billings, were married
on Aug. 3, 1942. Al was shipped out to England and began working in the parachute shop. It was there that his love of sewing really took seed. Discharged Nov. 16, 1945, with fond memories of his service days and the many good friends he had made, he returned to Billings.
Al's love of sewing continued while working for Mr. Critelli and Reliable Tent and Awning. His dream of owning his own tailoring business was fulfilled in his first shop, located above Gamble's in downtown Billings. His daughter remembers the first pair of western pants her dad made for her when she was only three years old. Al retired twice, once from Al's Tailor Shop and once from Kober's Tailors. However, with his inability to give up tailoring, he continued to work out of his home.
Al was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Billings, being baptized as an infant and confirmed May 28, 1933, and yes, he even had his favorite pew. At the age of 81 he decided to use his sewing skills to help the Friendship Guild at Trinity make over 20 quilts for Lutheran World Relief and needy individuals.
Al enjoyed hunting, fishing, skeet shooting, history, Shakespeare and playing pinochle. The old saying that a dog is man's best friend rang true for Al. Each of his dogs gave him much joy and great companionship.
He is survived by his daughter, Jorja Schreiber; granddaughter, Michelle Carlson; grandson, Richard James Kober; brothers, William and Richard Kober; three great-grandsons and his extended family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorathy and sons, Albert James Kober and Charles Kober.
Visitations will begin on Sunday at noon at the Smith West Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, at the Trinity Lutheran Church with military honors and interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Because Al found strength in knowing his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, he would have wanted memorials to go to Trinity Lutheran Church. Smith West Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.
John Joseph Petek
John Joseph Petek passed away peacefully Friday morning, Sept. 10, 1999, at Parkview Convalescent Home, surrounded by his family.
John was born March 25, 1907, in Aldrich, to Ignatius and Caroline Petek. His family moved to Klein in 1910, where John attended and graduated from Klein Public Schools. He began a career in photography with his brother, Ignatius Petek, in Billings at the age of 2l. In 1933, he became employed by Chapel Drug where he headed the photo department. He was joined in marriage to Evelyn Marie Stewart Jan. 14, 1942. John served in the Army Air Force as a staff sergeant in the second Bomb Group during WWII from March of 1943, until his discharge in 1945. After the war, John owned and operated Petek Commercial Studio until his retirement in 1970. His photos were nationally renowned and appeared in Life Magazine, Look Magazine and the Chicago Tribune and the New York Times newspapers. His scenic ranch, rodeo and community photos have been displayed in businesses and homes around the country.
John was a member of Holy Rosary Parish, the VFW and American Legion Yellowstone Post #4. He was an integral part of the Commanders Pool team.
John is survived by his two daughters, Diane Petek Nelson (Wayne) and Margaret "Pete" Petek Gierach (Paul); two sons, John Petek Jr. (Julie) and James Stewart Petek (Betty); five grandchildren, Kevin Nelson (Lorri), Pamela Nelson Small (Brent), Julie Nelson Hanser (Sheldon), Gabriel Petek and Sonja Petek; six great-grandchildren: Tyler and Andrew Nelson, Madison, Seeley and Holland Small, and Olivia Hanser; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn, in August of 1971, his parents and eleven brothers and sisters.
John was loved and respected by all who knew him, including the staff and residents at Parkview where he resided for the last five years. "Papa John, we will always remember your wonderful sense of humor and witty one liners."
Vigil Service will be on Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, at 6 p.m. at Dahl Funeral Chapel and funeral mass will be celebrated on Sept. 13, 1999, at 11:30 a.m., at Holy Rosary Church with Rite of Committal at Holy Cross cemetery. Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice or the charity of ones choice. Dahl Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Rosina Shelstad
CHINOOK - Rosina Shelstad, 90, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at the Chinook United Methodist Church with interment in the Kuper Memorial cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge.
Winifred D. 'Granny' Tucker
LIVINGSTON - Winifred D. "Granny" Tucker, 78, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at Livingston Memorial Hospital.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the chapel of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home.
Essie M. Whitaker
Essie M. Whitaker, 72, of Billings, passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 11, 1999, at Deaconess Medical Center. The daughter of Frank and Margaret (McKeon) DuBois, she was born in Forsyth, April 16, 1930.
She attended schools in Dickinson, Mandan, and Billings, graduating from Billings Senior High School in 1947. Essie married
Dale Whitaker on May 17, 1954 in St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Billings. They lived in Billings until Dale's retirement from the police department in 1972. They then moved to Salem, Ore., where they lived for five years before returning to Billings in 1977. Essie enjoyed reading and letter writing. She especially loved her pet cocker spaniels which included Babe, Guy, Chauncey, and most recently Trevor. She was a devoted, loving wife and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Rev. Charles DuBois.
Survivors include her beloved husband, Dale of Billings; her brother, Robert DuBois of Billings; her sisters, Florence Corbett of Coon Rapids, Minn. and Alice Schumacher of Las Vegas; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Mandan Union cemetery in Mandan, N.D. Memorials may he directed to the Humane Society, 490 N. 31st. St., Suite 215, Billings, MT 59101. Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Orville Whitfield
Orville Whitfield passed away Sept. 11, 1999, at Valley Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Billings from age related complications. He was born Feb. 24, 1907, to Fred and Anna Whitfield, on a farm close to Windham.
Orville grew up enjoying farm life in the Windham and Stanford area. He married
Lela Marlow, March 7, 1934, and they eventually settled on the Whitfield homestead north of Windham. He farmed and raised cattle for 21 years. When the Whitfield farm was sold the summer of 1963, Orville and Lela moved to Billings where he did contract work in the area of home improvement. He later worked for American Appliance for several years, finally retiring at age of 71. He was a devoted member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Billings, until regular church attendance became difficult for him.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 65 years, Lela of Billings; his son, Duane and wife Virginia Whitfield of Mesa, Ariz.; his two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Trina and husband, Scott Mans, and great-grandchildren, Hunter and Lacy of Great Falls; and Kent and wife, Lisa Whitfield, and great-granddaughter Samantha of Elk Grove Village, Ill.; and his only surviving sister, Gloria and husband, Elmer Pollari of Stanford.
Orville was preceded in death by his youngest son, Gary Whitfield of Minneapolis, Minn.; and sisters, Doris O'Neill, Freeda Letz/Hoekstra, and brother, Ross Whitfield, all of whom resided in Stanford.
Visitation will begin 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist, 1001 Alderson Ave. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in the Stanford cemetery, Stanford. Memorials may be directed to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 180 24th St. W. Suite M, Billings, MT 59102.
Mary Casillas
Mary Casillas, 75, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, at St. Vincent Hospital.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Our Lady Guadalupe Church. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the church with inurnment in the Holy Cross cemetery. Affordable Alternative Cremation & Burial Services is in charge.
Steve Bede
Steve Bede, 81, of 3155 Ave. C, Billings, died Sept. 8, 1999. Steve was born in Roundup in 1918, was educated in Roundup and acquired additional education in his interest in geology. Steve and Stella Paulson were married
Sept. 14, 1940, and resided in Billings. They traveled extensively throughout the years in regard to Steve's interest in geology. Stella died in June 1993.
Besides Steve's interest in geology, he operated several small businesses in the area; a grocery store in Billings Heights and Bede Plumbing. Steve was jokingly called the "Mayor of Bedeville."
Steve is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Stella; and brother, Michael Bede. He is survived by his sisters-in-law, Mrs. Loyal Hoag of Brainerd, Minn., and Bernadine Munson of Shepherd; niece, Mrs. Jack Colstad of Miles City; nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Vertin of Billings; his good friends, Dick Drewniak, George Radovich, Lynne Hall, Mary Hall, Walter Lagge, Myron Snyder, and many others.
Visitation will be at Dahl Funeral Chapel on Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 6 p.m. Graveside Rite of Committal will be at Mountview cemetery on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Chester N. Murphy
SCOBEY - Chester N. "Chet" Murphy, 86, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at the Daniels Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Scobey Lutheran Church with cremation to follow. Waller Funeral Home is in charge.
Eric Travis Ellingson
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Eric was born Dec. 17, 1975, in Fullerton, Calif., and moved to Billings at age 11. Eric enjoyed sports and hanging out with his friends. He attended Castle Rock Junior High and graduated from Skyview High School in 1994.
Eric enlisted in the Army his senior year and left for basic training in August of 1994. Eric was platoon leader in basic training and graduated from basic Oct. 6, 1994. He went on to AIT at Fort Gordon, Ga. Eric graduated jump school in March of 1995.
Eric lived in Fayetteville, where he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne. There, he met Stephanie Abel, and they were married
Oct. 11, 1997.
Eric went on to graduate the Special Forces qualifications course in August 1998. He was then a Green Beret.
Eric passed away Sept. 7, 1999, during a training operation in Georgia.
Eric truly loved his job and loved being part of the Army. He was a good man and loved his wife more than anything. He also had a very close relationship with his sister. Eric is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ellingson; his parents, Dale and Benita Nagel; his sister, Jodi and her husband, Bryan Emborg; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Chris and Lisa Abel, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ben and Corissa Abel; his grandparents, Ron and Lois Ellingson and Richard and Ann Nagel. He is also survived by Jeff and Kimberly Ellingson and many aunts, uncles and cousins. We will always love and miss him.
Public visitations will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, at Smith West Chapel and conclude at noon on Monday, Sept. 13. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday at Smith West Chapel with military honors and interment rites to follow at Terrace Gardens cemetery.
James J. Lee
James J. Lee, 69, died Wednesday, Sept, 7, 1999, at his home.
Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in the Riverview cemetery. Affordable Alternative Cremation & Burial Services is in charge.
Lucille Virginia (Carlson) Carrico
My Mom
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - My Mom was born Lucille Virginia Carlson, to Sven and Hedwig Carlson, in 1924 in a small town in eastern Montana called Glendive. Originally she lived in town, but when she turned about 7, her Dad moved out to a small ranch on Cracker Box Route. She had an older brother, Ray, and two younger brothers, Glen and Warren. Mom wasn't exactly crazy about living on the ranch, but I do have a great picture of her standing on a horse, (and I mean standing) reins in hand looking very confident of her abilities.
When she was about 13, Mom moved back to town and lived with Gladys Dion. It was also around this time that she became known to my Dad, William N. Carrico. At least, that's what Dad says. She says she didn't really notice him until sometime later. She graduated from Dawson County High School where she was a member of the Detonators Pep Squad and where she lent her beautiful soprano voice to the choir. According to Mom, this is where she and Dad started dating. She worked in a bank for a while and also as an assistant to Dr. Brown the dentist.
When the war came she and Dad separated for a while. Dad ended up in Panama and she went to Seattle. Five days after Dad came home they were married
. It was Jan. 5, 1946. While Dad finished school, Mom worked on campus in the sheep lab as a clerical assistant. His first job was as a teacher in California, so they packed up and moved to the Sierra Mountains in California, around Cisco Grove. Dad taught in a small one-room school and Mom worked at the ski lodge. They saw lots of snow, decided that wasn't much fun, and moved to Sunnyvale in 1956 where they bought the house they lived in for over 40 years. In that house they raised four children, William N. Carrico Jr., R. Scott Carrico, Thomas M. Carrico and Mary Kay (Carrico) Davis. They also helped raise seven grandchildren.
My Mom had many passions. She loved music and would play the piano and sing. When I was older she would play for me and we would sing together out in the family room. I often wondered what the neighbors thought. She was a hugely competitive bridge player and was so good I think the reason her kids never learned to play bridge was that they never felt they could meet her standards. I think her idea of a dream vacation would've been an Omar Sharif Bridge Cruise.
She was meticulous about a lot of things. Her house had to always be clean and tidy. She would even straighten up the house before the cleaning ladies came. She was always beautifully groomed. Her appearance was important to her and she always looked younger than her years.
But, most of all, Mom was a loving, caring, generous person. She would do whatever she could to help, but would never interfere, because she didn't want to mettle. She was proud of her family and loved my Dad until the day she died on Aug. 24, 1999.
Neal 'Pete' Larsen
PALMER, Alaska - Neal "Pete" Larsen, 74, formerly of Wolf Point, Mont., died Aug. 17, 1999, at Valley Hospital.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at St. John Lutheran Church with a reception to follow at the church. Kehls Palmer Mortuary is in charge.
