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Julius Leidholt
MILES CITY - Julius Leidholt, 76, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, at the Holy Rosary Health Center.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the First Lutheran Church with interment in the family lot of the Custer County cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home is in charge.
Christopher Lee 'Chris' Matthews
MALTA - Christopher Lee "Chris" Matthews, 19, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in an automobile accident two miles north of Malta.
Services have changed to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at the Old High School Gymnasium. Cremation will follow at the Hi-Line Crematory.
George Pehringer
BUFFALO, Wyo. - George Pehringer, 85, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, at the VA Medical Center in Sheridan.
Visitation will be 1-10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Willow Grove cemetery.
Tyrel Allen
SIDNEY - Mass of Christian Burial for Tyrel Allen, 17, of Sidney, will be 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, at the St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Sidney, with Father Greg Staudinger presiding. Music will be provided by Roxie Rees, Kari Jones and Gary Rauschendorfer. Casket bearers will be: Corey L. Hager, Charles A. Allen, Dana E. Allen, Jacob Volkman, Garvin Leintz and Casey Burrows. Honorary Casket bearers will be all of his family and friends. Ushers will be Charles Williams, Matt Reynolds, Jeremy Churchill and Brian Sissel. Interment will be in the Sentinel Butte cemetery, Sentinel Butte, N.D., with Pastor Christine Schneewind presiding. Visitation at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24.
Tyrel William Allen was born Sept. 29, 1982, to parents, Albert Charles and Gladys Ann (Campbell) Allen, in Dickinson, N.D. He grew up in Beach, N.D., where he started school, moved to Mandan, N.D. in 1989, where he lived until June of 1998, when he moved to Sidney.
Tyrel enjoyed his brothers, working at McDonald's restaurant, fishing and riding his bike. Also enjoyed helping his father at Richland Upholstery.
Tyrel died Thursday, Oct. 19, 1999, as a result of a vehicle accident.
He is survived his mother, Gladys, of Mandan; his father, Albert, step-mother, Esther, of Sidney; brothers, Corey L. Hager, of Bismarck, N.D., Charles A. Allen, of Sidney, and Dana E. Allen of Sidney; a sister, Melissa P. Lee of Sidney; grandmothers, Betty Campbell, of Beach, and Catherine Allen of Beach; aunts: Sylvia Mjolness of Wibaux; Sharon Finneman of Wibaux; D'Ann Nelson, of Beach; Vicki Van Horn of Sentinel Butte; Susan Carlson of Litchfield, Minn.; and Margaret Allen of Casper, Wyo. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, William Campbell and Charles Allen, and Aunt Avis Campbell.
Eleanore Rose Bennion
TOLEDO, Wash. - Eleanore Rose Bennion, 88, formerly of Billings, passed away Oct. 16, 1999, in Palm Desert, Calif. She was born Aug. 17, 1911, in Virginia, Minn.
Eleanore lived in Billings from 1936-1949 and returned in the mid-'80s until 1998. She always considered Billings her home.
Eleanore worked at a variety of jobs but was mostly a homemaker. She volunteered for many years at St. Vincent de Paul in Billings and was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Billings.
She is survived by her children, Jerre Kay Wilkins of Toledo, Jack Pingrey of Palm Desert, and Arthur Pingrey of Rapid City, S.D.; sisters, Klara Ratai of Virginia, Minn., and Dorothy Kreiner of Billings; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Arthur Pingrey in 1940 and Boyd Bennion in 1984, and three brothers and three sisters.
Memorial Mass will be at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Billings.
Beatrice Irene Blewett
SCOTSDALE, Ariz. - Beatrice Irene Blewett was born in Circle, Mont. on March 12, 1914, to Teresa (Reynolds) and Andy Lloyd, and raised on his homestead with 14 brothers and sisters.
She left home at the age of 12 and worked cleaning houses and cooking for room and board while attending school. After leaving Circle, Bea was self-taught, through confidence and hard work; she received her GED when she was 60.
In 1940, Bea was married
at the age of 26 to Richard Gordon Blewett, in Butte. Together they had four beloved children, Dick (Olympia, Wash.), Ray (Phoenix, Ariz.), Bill (Billings, Mont.) and Melene Myers (Billings).
Bea was passionate about many things. She loved the outdoors; her favorite past time was working in her garden and watching her plants and flowers grow. They seemed, in a way, to be her children. She loved to go on walks and be amongst nature, and she would often go on outings with her children.
Bea's hobbies brought her great joy; she was very talented with ceramics and sewing and her collection of humming birds and unicorns could put a smile to anyone's face. She also loved to read, but of all the books she had read, romance novels were her favorite.
Through all of Bea's trials and tribulations, she continued to be beautiful and her blue eyes never lost their sparkle. Her laugh, smile, and sense of humor were a delightful experience, and Bea's warm embrace offered the essence of the hundreds of pies and cookies she had lovingly baked.
Beatrice Irene Blewett passed away peacefully in her home on Oct. 20, 1999, in Scotsdale, she was 85 years young.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gordon Blewett; two brothers, John Palmer and Glenn Lloyd; and five sisters: Beverly Lloyd, Cleo Nasby, Leona Strand, Myrtle Quick, and Myrna Lloyd.
She is blessedly survived by her four children; six sisters: Freda Kaul (Scobey, Mont.), Gladys Schipman (Rosebud, Mont.), Dorothy Strong (Billings), Patsy Arthur (Circle), Evelyn Carpenter (Bozeman, Mont.), Shirley Hoverson (Glasgow, Mont.); one brother; Harold Lloyd (Red Lodge, Mont.); 11 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren.
The memorial service will be held at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Billings on Monday, the first of November at one o'clock. (Cremation has already taken place).
Bea, our love for you is eternal and we will all miss you very much. You are our mother (great and grand), our friend and our inspiration. May God bless and keep you.
Please make any donations to: The Hummingbird Society, P.O. Box 394, Newark, Del. 19715 USA, in the memory of Beatrice Irene Blewett.
Adrian Elvick
Adrian Elvick, 81, of Billings, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, at Valley Health Care Center.
The son of Knute and Ruth Elvick, Adrian was born Aug. 12, 1918, in Michigan City, N.D., and was raised and educated in Minnesota. He married
Fern Linde in Pinewood, Minn., Oct. 5, 1940. She preceded him in death in August, 1986.
Adrian had worked as an electrician, a policeman, played in an orchestra, ran a grocery store and restaurant, and worked in the shipyards in Bremerton, Wash., during WWII. In 1960 he went to work for Salt Creek Freight Lines as terminal manager in Greybull, Wyo., and Worland, Wyo., before moving to Billings in 1972. Adrian retired from Salt Creek in 1983.
He was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church, the Polka Club, Friendship Club, Elks, and Teamsters. He enjoyed volunteering with RSVP, travel, and golf. He especially enjoyed family reunions.
Survivors include four children: Allen Elvick (Marianne) of Tucson; Anita Copp (Mitchel) of Bozeman; Sandi West of Carlsbad, N.M.; and Avonne Johnson (Mark) of Billings; a sister, Elaine Rachwitz of Billings; seven grandchildren: Julie, Dawn, Michele, Melissa, Bobby, Nicole, and Christopher; a great-grandson, Brady; and his special friend, Olga Peterson of Billings.
Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Sunday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist. Cremation will follow. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Atonement Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice.
Gabriel W. Brown
MALTA - Gabriel Wayne "Gabe" Brown, 17 years, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in an automobile accident two miles north of Malta. A wake will start Friday, Oct. 22, at Al and Retha Chandler family home in Malta. A Vigil Service will be 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with cremation to follow at the Hi-Line Crematory. Adams Funeral Home of Malta is in charge of arrangements.
Gabe was born Jan. 17, 1982, at Fort Belknap, the son of James L. Brown and Kitty Hopkins. He was raised in Malta and was a junior at the Malta High School. He enjoyed football and basketball and was in the Big Sky State Games in 1997.
Survivors include his father, James L. Brown of Malta; mother and step-father, Kitty and Willy Jim Denny of Rocky Boy; sister, Nikita Denny, brother, Caleb Denny of Rocky Boy; maternal grandparents, Al and Retha Chandler of Malta, Floyd and Yvonne Hopkins of Glasgow; paternal grandmother, Louise Brown of Malta. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold Brown.
Christopher Matthews
MALTA - Christopher Lee "Chris" Matthews, 19, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in an automobile accident two miles north of Malta.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at the Adams Memorial Chapel. Cremation will follow at the Hi-Line Crematory.
Mary Mavrakis
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Mary Mavrakis, 81, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, at Sheridan County Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Trisagion Services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at Champion Funeral Home. Greek Orthodox services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with interment in the Elks cemetery.
Ronald W. 'Moon' Mikel
Ronald W. "Moon" Mikel passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, surrounded by his family, at Billings Deaconess Medical Center, from injuries sustained in an accidental fall in his home. For the past four years, Ron had suffered from a progressive-degenerative brain disease. Although he became increasingly incapacitated, my dad enjoyed life everyday! He exhibited such courage, determination, and dignity while battling this dreaded illness.
Ron was born March 9, 1938, in Laurel, the youngest child of Philip and Katie (Knaub) Mikel. Dad was called "Sonny" by his family. He was a member of First Congregational Church for many years. Ron attended Laurel schools and graduated form Laurel High School in 1956. After graduation, Ron enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in France. He received an honorable discharge in 1960, and served four more years with the Army National Guard. Ron was married
to Barbara J. Mitchell on April 7, 1962, in Laurel. They made their home in Billings. Dad was a dedicated and hardworking employee of the Conoco Refinery in Billings for over 35 years, retiring in 1995.
Ron's many pleasures included bowling on Conoco's league team for many years, camping, boating, hunting and fishing with his buddies, maintaining an immaculately groomed yard, tinkering in his garage, and watching any kind of sports on television. Ron and Barb were avid Billings West High Golden Bear fans, long after both of their children had graduated from high school. During the past 25 years as season ticket holders, there were very few home football or basketball games that were missed, even after the onset of his illness.
Above all, my dad cherished his role as grandpa, or "papa." He never missed a baseball, softball, soccer, flag football or basketball game. When his granddaughter, Sarah, became a student at Laurel High School this fall, Grandpa Mooney was so anxious to become a Locomotive supporter, although I know deep down he would never for a moment have considered abandoning his beloved Bears. Dad was a devoted grandfather, always greeting his grandchildren with a smile, unconditional love and outstretched arms.
Ron is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara; his daughter, Kelly Osborne and husband, Dale of Laurel; his son, Scott and wife, Debbie of Billings; his beloved and constant companion, Odie; two sisters, Helen (Bud) Reed, and Ruth Kilimann, both of Billings; and his grandchildren, Sarah and Tanner Osborne, Ryder and Samuel Mikel, Casey Scott Bates, Bradley Ruff, Addam and Jordyn Ostlund, and Nicole Dunn; his brother-in-law, Jim (Ann) Mitchell, of Orange Park, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law, Robert and Rowena Mitchell; and his brother-in-law, Alan Kilimann. Visitation will begin 1 p.m., Saturday. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Mortuary, with burial in the Laurel cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Billings West High School Activities Fund, Laurel School District Activities Fund, or to the charity of one's choice.
The family would like to express our thanks to the wonderful Emergency Room physicians at Billings Deaconess Medical Center, and to Dr. Roger Williams, who had cared for Dad for the past few years. To the Deaconess nurses, CNA's, and respiratory therapists - Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your compassionate care of my dad in those final hours. You are such a wonderful group of professionals, and we so appreciated your kindness.
Goodbye Dad, we will miss you - but you will never be forgotten. You will live on in our hearts and our treasured memories - until we meet again. We love you, Kelly and Scott.
Mildred 'Billie' Sollars
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Mildred E. "Billie" Sollars, 78, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, at Deaconess Medical Center in Billings.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Sheridan. Smith Funeral Chapels of Billings is in charge.
Lorene Kirkaldie
HARLEM - Lorene Kirkaldie, 71, of Harlem, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at Deaconess Hospital in Billings.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Harlem High School Gymnasium with interment in the Harlem cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook is in charge.
Bobbi Marie Thomas
Bobbi Marie Thomas, 37, of Billings, passed away Oct. 18, 1999. She was born Sept. 5, 1962, in Billings, the daughter of Glen E. and Irene Wilk Thomas. Bobbi attended school in Billings and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Bobbie had a special love for animals and for people she felt had been treated unfairly. Her many friends and family will miss her but know that she has finally found the peace she tried so hard to find on earth.
Survivors include her sister, Susan Wright of Fromberg; three brothers, Tom Thomas of Big Timber, Don Thomas of Mason, Tenn., and Tim Thomas of Seabrook, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bobbi was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Diana L. Thomas Bowers and Cynthia Lynn Thomas Jones.
Cremation has been held. A gathering of family and friends will meet for graveside service at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at Sunset Hills cemetery in Bozeman. Memorials may be made to the Montana Rescue Mission or charity of choice. Arrangements were made by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Florence Wise Terrett
Florence Wise Terrett, 70, of Billings, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 10, 1919, in Billings to Ray and Olga Christopherson Wise. She was raised and educated in Billings. Florence married
William Polly Sr. in 1940, who preceded her in death in 1970. Later she married
her high school sweetheart, Luther (Pete) Terrett, in 1981. Pete preceded her in death in 1995.
Survivors include her son, William (Lynne) Polly of Billings; grandchildren, Todd of Port Angeles, Wash., Juliet (Dave) Evans of Rapid City, S.D., and Jana Polly of Billings; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Estelle Whitcanack and Raenita McMahon.
Her family gives special thanks to the staff at Ginny Wanner's Personal Care. In accordance with her wishes, she has been cremated and a private memorial was held. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Alzheimer Association of Greater Billings, 2 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59101 or a charity of choice. In charge was Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
