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R. Amanda Andersen
SIDNEY - Amanda was born on Jan. 30, 1901, in Northwood, Iowa, to Jens and Anna Hansen. Shortly after this they moved to Norma, N.D.
On June 7, 1922, Amanda was united in marriage to Henry H. Andersen at Kenmare, N.D., where they lived and farmed until they moved to Sidney in 1934. They continued farming near Sidney. Henry died Feb. 15, 1983, and Amanda stayed on the farm until 1994 when she moved to an apartment in town where she lived alone and took care of herself, up to the time of her last hospitalization. A hearty person, the first day of the blizzard of 1994, when most of the town was shut down, Amanda, then age 93, drove to the courthouse to get her drivers license renewed.
She really enjoyed the walk from her apartment to the Baker Boy Bakery, where she enjoyed coffee and pastries and visits with friends and other patrons.
Amanda was a member of Pella Lutheran Church, where she was quite active in past years.
Amanda passed away on Oct. 8, 1999, at the Sidney Health Center.
Survivors include; a daughter, Doris Dasinger and husband, Math of Sidney; a son, Dale and his wife, Delores of Bison, S.D.; her sister, Ann Petersen of Sidney; Margaret Andersen Erickson, who was a special person in her life; grandsons: Jeff Andersen, Sidney; David Andersen and his wife, Sue of Sidney; Michael Andersen and his wife, Susan of Okinawa, Japan; Brian Andersen and his wife, Stephanie of Platte, S.D.; Kirby Dasinger and his wife, Julie of Sidney; one granddaughter, Kim Hofstad and her husband, Ray of Conrad; her great-grandchildren, Kira, Kelsey and Kaleb Dasinger, Shane, Sheena and Rod Hofstad, Eric and Allen Andersen, Heath, Aleah and Ian Andersen. Many nieces and nephews were also very important to her.
Her parents preceded her in death, as did her husband, Henry; three sisters: Alice Nelson, Gertie Johnson and Mabel Fisk; and two brothers, Carl and Art Hansen.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m., at the Pella Lutheran Church of Sidney, with Meryann end Mark Morgenstern officiating. Interment will be in Sidney cemetery, under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney.
Nancy Lee Mandeville Asay
SUPERIOR - Nancy Lee Mandeville Asay, 62, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, at St. Patrick's Hospital, Missoula.
Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother returned home to her Father in Heaven and family members gone before her, to watch over her children and grandchildren. After surviving cancer at the age of 38, she continued in a life-long battle against related illnesses and complications. Surrounded by her family, she passed away following a beautiful rendition by the Challis Repose. Her love for music was a dedication to her in her final moments of life.
Nancy Lee Mandeville was born on Jan. 23, 1937, in Columbus, where she attended public schools and helped in her family's grocery store. She married
Ernest Ray Asay, of Lovell, Wyo., on July 16, 1955, in the Congregational Church in Columbus. She was later sealed for time and all eternity to her loving husband and children in the Idaho Falls Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In 1972, she moved with her family to Superior to make her final home. She and her husband and children ran a family clothing store for 18 years. During that time she also taught piano and worked at the Mineral County Hospital.
Nancy was a valiant woman, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. All who knew her felt her love for life and people. She brought to each of us her appreciation for music, art and nature. She taught us to appreciate the small things in life and to live life to the very fullest, enduring to the end.
She enjoyed gardening and working in her flower beds. She was well known for her talents which include cooking, flower arranging, singing, and playing the piano. She had many students over the years and through them was able to convey her love for music and talent for playing.
Mother had a great concern for all of her children and grandchildren. She loved giving gifts, and always remembered every birthday, holiday and important event in their lives. Her gifts were thoughtfully chosen and unique to each person.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, William Cantine Mandeville and Marie Emily Specht. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Ray Asay of the family home; brother, William Mandeville of Billings; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia Lee and Rockie Nethercott of Hyrum, Utah; son and daughter-in-law, David Ray and Heidi Asay of Missoula; daughter and son-in-law, Lori Ann and Shawn Heyer of Superior; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Kay and Jennifer Asay of Salt Lake City, Utah; and 20 loving grandchildren.
Mother, we love you deeply and will greatly miss you, but we know that you are finally free of your pain and suffering, and for this we are grateful. Until we meet again, we hold your memory in our hearts.
In loving memory of our wife and mother, and her love for music, we have established the Nancy Lee Asay Music Scholarship Fund for music students of Superior High School. Donations may be sent c/o Mullan Trail Bank, 208 River St. Superior, MT 59872.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at a viewing and funeral services. Viewing will be held Sunday, Oct. 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Garden City Funeral Home, 1705 W. Broadway, Missoula. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Frenchtown Ward Chapel, 16605 Millcreek Road, Frenchtown. A viewing will precede the services beginning at 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Funeral services ill be followed by a graveside service at the Superior cemetery, beginning at approximately 4 p.m.
Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Lynne Avila
SIDNEY - Lynne Avila died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 7, 1999, at the Sidney Health Center.
She will always be remembered by those who knew her for her love of life and curiosity about the world around her.
She was an artist, actress and traveler. At home she worked on her miniatures, tended her garden and was remodeling her house herself. Her love of the arts got her involved in local theatre and she also enjoyed volunteer work at the Heritage Center.
During her life she was able to travel much of the world and enjoyed learning about different cultures.
She was a kind and loving mother who is survived by her mother, her two children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed and always remembered. The family asks that in lieu of flowers or cards, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be at the Fulkerson Funeral Home in Sidney from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, Oct. 10-12. Cremation will follow under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney.
Catherine Franckoviak Badura
BELGRADE - Catherine Franckoviak Badura, 91, of Belgrade, passed away Oct. 8, 1999, in Belgrade. She was born April 29, 1908, to Steven and Antonia (Herman) Franckoviak in Rockville, Neb.
Catherine grew up in Nebraska and graduated from high school. On Nov. 6, 1931, she married
Frank F. Badura. Together they ranched and farmed in Clarksfork, Wyo. for 20 years. They moved to Billings, where they owned and operated various hotels for over another 20 years. They had five daughters and six sons.
Catherine loved her family and was a devoted Catholic. She thoroughly enjoyed gardening and nature.
Catherine is survived by her daughters: Margaret Badura and Carolyn Hubbard of Bozeman; Janice Reichert of Belgrade; Teresa Deso of Midland, Tex.; Elemarie Denney of Clarksfork; sons: Martin Badura of Ennis; Fred, Ed, and Frank Badura of Billings; her sister, Sally Wrobleski of Ravana, Neb.; and brother, Al Franckoviak of Ravana; Forty-four grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren also survive her. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Frank; sons, Paul and Gene Badura; and eight brothers and sisters.
There will be a Vigil at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Little Flowers Catholic Church in Billings. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Thursday, at Little Flower Catholic Church. Internment will follow at the Laurel cemetery, Laurel. Memorials in Catherine's name may be made to the Little Flower Parish, 209 S. 35th St. Billings, MT 59101.
Wendell J. Chenoweth
SHEPHERD - Wendell J. Chenoweth, age 44, of Shepherd, passed away at his home on Oct. 6, 1999. He was the son of Doyle and Irene Chenoweth, born in Billings on Jan. 6, 1955. He moved with his parents to Trout Creek, where he attended grade school and Noxon High School, graduating in 1973. He married
Mary Coonce on July 19, 1984 in Couer d'Alene, Idaho. Wendell became a fire fighter for a few years, then a logger, and was a reserve deputy for Sanders County.
He enjoyed life in general, and the outdoors.
Wendell is survived by his wife of 15 years; sons, Michael Allen (Denise) Chenoweth and their children, Jordyn and Damon, and Tanner J. Chenoweth; and a daughter, Nicole Lyn Chenoweth. Also his parents, Doyle and Irene; two brothers, Ron and Darrell Chenoweth; and a sister, Joyce Chenoweth; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at the Bethlehem Congregational Church in Worden. Memorials may be made to his children.
Emma (Berreth) Diedrick
Emma (Berreth) Diedrick, 94, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, at the Western Manor Nursing home.
She was born on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1904, to George and Eliza-beth Berreth, the oldest of seven children, in Carson, N.D. She was con-firmed to the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Carson, N.D. in June of 1918. Her family moved to Billings in 1937 and became members of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
She married
Joseph Michael Diedrick, Jan. 3, 1940, in Hardin, and the couple resided in the Billings area until his death in 1960. She remained in Billings until her death.
She is survived by her brother, Milton (Lydia) Berreth of Mandan, N.D., his sons, Dale Berreth of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Gary Berreth of Bismark, N.D.; a niece, Wanda Burgeson of Missoula; nephew, Danny Berreth of Billings; niece, Ida Kehm of Billings, and her three children: Ed (Julie) Singer of Whitefish, Pat Singer of Billings, and Mary (Del) Hewitt; and one great-great nephew, Dustin Massey of Bayard, N.E.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Elizabeth; hus-band, Joseph M. Diedrick; brothers: Manuel, Arthur (Charlie), Helmuth and Theodore; and one sister, Linda Burgeson.
Viewing will be held at the Smiths Funeral Chapel Downtown location until the funeral services at Smiths Funeral Chapel West End location on Monday, Oct. 11, 1999 at 10 a.m. with burial services at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m.
Her family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Staff of the Western Manor Nursing Home for making her last years easier.
William Fredrick Feldman
William Fredrick Feldman, 89, 5427 Walter Hagen Drive, died Oct. 7, 1999, at his home with his wife at his bedside. William was born Feb. 3, 1910, at home on a farm in Edwards County, Ill, to his parents, Amos Lewis Feldman and Elizbeth Stephens Feldman. William married
Catherine Marie (Peaches) Hauk May 22, 1939, at Sacred Heart Church in Miles City. They lived in Montana and Oregon as William worked in various businesses, mainly as a housing contractor. His hobbies included fishing, bowling, basketball and bridge. Wegie, as his friends called him, did not believe in faltering when he was called upon to fill a position. His greatest joy in work came later in life when he became a shoe salesman. That was not work; it was fun. He found great joy in being with his grandchildren, and they with him.
William is survived by his wife of 60 years, Catherine; sons, Kerry of Anchorage, Ala.; Michael of Edmonds, Wash.; Peter of Lovell, Wyo.; daughters, Koleen Parker of Billings; Mary Bouchoux of Bloomfield, N.J.; Jo Ann Hertz of Pocatello, Idaho; grandchildren: Matthew Hertz, Christopher Bouchoux, Andrew Bouchoux, Benjamin Bouchoux, Brie Anderson-Feldman, Rachel Hertz, Laura Feldman, and Sarah Feldman.
Memorial Mass 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Luncheon to follow. Private family interment. Memorials may be made to Diocesan Vocations and Retired Priests Fund, c/o Father Thomas Harney, P.O. Box 955, St. Anthony Parish, Laurel, MT 59044-0955, or Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107. Dahl Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Mae Hallman
ROSEBUD - Shirley Mae Hallman, age 57, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, at the Deaconess Medical Center in Billings.
Shirley was born in Bowman, N.D. on Aug. 10, 1942, the daughter of Ole and Lyla (Peterson) Greni. She was raised and attended rural schools in Bowman County and graduated from Bowman High School. Following graduation, she began working at the Court House in Bowman. On July 16, 1966, Shirley married
John Hallman in Baker. They moved throughout North Dakota and Montana for several years as John worked highway construction. They purchased a home in Terry in 1970, where they lived until moving to Rosebud in 1979, where they have been since.
Shirley loved her cats which were a great source of championship and comfort to her. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, crafts, doing handy work, cooking, canning, fishing, and was very involved with the homecoming events. Shirley always cared deeply for people, including her parents, nieces, nephews, and people of her community especially the neighbor kids.
Shirley is survived her husband, John Hallman of the family home; her mother, Lyla Greni of Dickinson, N.D.; her grandmother, Myrtle Peterson of Bowman; two brothers, Keith Greni and his wife, Nadene of Rapid City, S.D.; Kenneth Greni and his wife, Lorell of Dickinson; a sister, Sheryl Craig and her husband, Bob of Jamestown, N.D.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the chapel in Forsyth. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Interment will be held at a later date in Bowman. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Jacob Carl 'J.C.' Latka
This world lost one of the last of a generation who didn't know what it meant to quit. Jacob Carl "J.C." Latka, age 94, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care, where he had resided since April of this year.
Jake Latka was born in Galicia, Poland, June 7, 1905, the eldest son of Frank and Agnes Potonaic Tretrzak Latka. In 1910 his family set out on a 19-day trip across the Atlantic Ocean to Immigrate to the U.S. landing in New York. The family made their way to Cleveland, Ohio for a short while before homesteading in the Cracker Box community 25 miles west of Glendive. His life revolved around farming, either celebrating it or cursing it, but never giving up! He left home at age 17 to help support his family and worked for others in farming, on the railroad and in Glacier and Yellowstone Parks. He was united in marriage on Nov. 26, 1927, to Pauline Tularski. They were engaged in farming in the Savage area from 1927 until 1943, when he purchased six sections of land in the Enid area, "retiring" in 1968. He found that he had a "few good years" left in him and that retirement was not for him so he purchased the McChesney place nine miles south of Sidney. He was actively engaged in farming until the age of 85, at which time he sold the farm to L.C. Anvik. He tried valley farming in the early years, but eventually found a passion for dry land farming, and raising cattle. His wealth of knowledge came from his life experiences and he was known as a "hard man to work for" because he believed in working hard and getting it right the first time. He helped out others when he could, and even times when he couldn't. Surviving the early days was an accomplishment in itself, and he would tell the stories of his life with a matter of fact attitude that was so like him.
Some of his most precious moments were spent with his family and grandchildren. When tragedy would come to the family, he would be broken-hearted, but he trusted his faith in God, and would pull the family together. He was a man that worked hard, and played hard also. He enjoyed his children and their families, fishing and relaxing at his cabin at Rock Creek, playing his accordion and harmonica, dancing, making bird houses and watching the birds, raising rabbits, a cold drink and a game of chance and tending to the garden, plum and apple trees.
He was a member of St. Matthew's Parish, Knights of Columbus, Elks, and Moose, Jake was involved with Mid-Rivers and the ASCS offices when they were first getting started. He enjoyed spending time with his buddies at the Moose, where he was a life-time member.
When his health declined and he was no longer able to live life to the fullest he prayed to be taken home and in the early morning hours of Oct. 8, 1999, God called and he went peacefully in his sleep.
Left to mourn, but who rejoice in his eternal reward are: children, Joseph C. Latka, Valencia, Calif. Doris (Paul) Morasko, Sidney; Shirley O'Connor (Phil), Batesville, Miss.; son-in-law, Clair Clark, Lewistown; and brothers, Tony, Albert, and John (Opal) Latka, all of Glendive; a sister, Rose (Robert) Olson, St. Charles, Ill. He was a Grandpa to 12 and Great-Grandpa Jake to many. He was Uncle Jake to numerous nieces and nephews, and will be missed by his dear friends, Rose Fink, and Joe and Ann Frank of Sidney.
Those who preceded him in death were his wife of 55 years, Pauline; his daughter, Lillian Clark; sisters, Sophie Mittlieder and Annie Pisk; three great-grandchildren: Amy Jo Peterson, Scotti Jo Taflan and Lucio Scotti Taflan.
Wake service will be Monday Oct. 11, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the St. Matthew's Catholic Church with interment in the Sidney cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.
Jay Fletcher McGuffey
CODY, Wyo. - Jay Fletcher McGuffey, 90, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, at the West Park Long Term Care Center.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Riverside cemetery.
Geniveve E. (Jennie) McIntyre
GLASGOW - Geniveve E. (Jennie) McIntyre, 96, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, at Valley View Nursing Home of natural causes.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Bell Chapel with interment in Highland cemetery.
Selma Christina Peterson
GLASGOW - Selma Christina Peterson, 91, of Glasgow, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999.
Selma was born to her loving parents, Simon and Mary (Johnson) Bakken on March 10, 1908, in Nekoma, N.D. She attended high school and common school obtaining a teaching certificate. After teaching several years, she married
her high school sweetheart, John P. Peterson, on Nov. 13, 1934. Together they owned and operated Peterson Lindamood Music in Billings. John passed away in 1985 and Selma continued to reside in Billings until 1991, when she moved to Glasgow to live at Nemont Manor. She broke her hip in 1998 and had been living at Valley View Nursing Home since that time.
Selma will always be remembered for her unselfish, loving and caring personality. She was always the care giver and was more concerned about the well being and happiness of others than herself. She was guided by her steadfast faith in God and reflected His love in her daily life.
Selma was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents; a sister, Esther Manley, of Devils Lake, N.D.; and two brothers, Eddie Bakken of Milwaukee, Wis., and Bert Bakken of Glasgow. She is survived by two sisters, Myrtle Bredeson of Glasgow, and Alice Brockman of Barnum, Minn.; and a brother, Melvin Bakken, of Brampton, England; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Vigil will be held at Dahl Funeral Chapel, Billings, on Monday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church with Rite of Committal at Mountview cemetery.
