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Ethelyn J. Martin
MILES CITY - Ethelyn J. Martin, 80, died on Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the family lot in the Custer County cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home is in charge.
Ronald 'Ronnie' F. Leatherberry
BRIDGER - Ronald F. Leatherberry, age 77, went to be with our Lord on Dec. 23, 1999, after a short illness.
Ronnie was born on June 4, 1922, in Greenwood, Wis. He came to Montana in 1947, where he met the love of his life Dorothy Kowis. They were married
on June 22, 1949. Ronnie farmed and worked construction all of his adult life.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Bridger; his children Donna and Mark Darkenwald of Park City, Jim and Jane Leatherberry of Edgar, Dan and Sally Leatherberry of Yakima, Wash., Tom and Vikki Leatherberry of Billings, Guy and Debbie Leatherberry of Bridgewater, S. D.: Chester Leatherberry of Billings, Ede and Kim Bauwens of Fromberg; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters, Norma and Dick Roessler of Arden Hills, Minn., and Maxine and Buck Dorman of Beloit, Wis.
Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Jane Christensen Rossmeier
MEDICINE LAKE - A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday Dec. 30, 1999, for Betty Jane Christensen Rossmeier at Medicine Lake Lutheran Church. Pastor Grant Patterson will officiate and burial will be at Medicine Lake cemetery.
Betty, 72, passed away Dec. 25, 1999, at Mercy Hospital in Williston, N.D. Betty was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on Oct. 19, 1999.
Betty was born in Monowi, Neb., on March 21, 1927, the daughter of Lewie and Ada (Talbert) Christensen. She was the third of six children raised on the family farm outside Lynch, Neb. Betty attended grade school in a one-room school house outside Monowi, many times trudging those three miles through the snow and storms. Betty went on to graduate from Lynch High School. After graduation, her first job was teaching first through eighth grades in the same rural schoolhouse where she attended grade school.
Betty married
Donald Rossmeier upon his return from the service in 1947. To this union was born five children: Cheryl, Donald Jr., Kenneth, Donna and Richard. Don and Betty farmed for her father for five years. Don then accepted a job with the Niobrara Valley Rural Electric Co-Op. Don's job brought the family to Wolf Point, Mont., in 1955 and then to Medicine Lake in 1958. Betty worked for the city clerk's office in Medicine Lake and then began working as a cook at the Medicine Lake School in 1967. She retired from the school job in 1987 after twenty years of faithful service. She enjoyed the school and all the kids and what a good cook!
Retirement didn't slow Betty down at all. Her meticulous record-keeping ability served her well while serving as the Medicine Lake/Homestead/Reserve Lutheran Parish treasurer and Medicine Lake Lutheran Church treasurer. She also served as the WELCA treasurer and president. She spent countless hours with her beloved quilting projects at the church. She felt a responsibility to those in need of the quilts, and was proud of each and every one completed.
Betty also was a part of a team of decorators who spruced up Main Street of Medicine Lake. She also worked tirelessly on her yard and enjoyed the results of her efforts. "A place for everything and everything in its place" was her motto and rang true in every aspect of her life. Betty enjoyed following sports, whether it be the local teams or her favorite baseball team, the Atlanta Braves. Betty's home and the homes of her children were a reflection of Betty's love and devotion to family. Each child, grandchild and great-grandchild has received a Christmas stocking beautifully cross-stitched, a quilt, an afghan, and many other cross-stitched pictures throughout the years.
Betty is survived by her children: Cheryl Deubner and her husband, Roy of Medicine Lake; Ken and his wife, Anne of Bozeman; Donna Bekkedahl and her husband, Bruce of Billings; and Rich and his wife, Bev of Fort Wayne, Ind. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Paul and his wife Tina and their daughters Samantha and Abigayle; Tracie and her husband, Mark Prigge; David Rossmeier; Mark and Tricia Rossmeir; and Ross, Evan and Dane Bekkedahl.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Iva Dean Christensen, her brother, Gail Christensen, her son, Donald Jr., and her husband, Don, in 1989.
Mom has always been an inspiration to us. We've all considered it a privilege to be by her side the last couple of months, each of us being able to spend close moments with her. We thank God for each of these moments, for such caring friends and family, for each other, and for the many life lessons so gently passed on to us by this special person we've known as "Mom".
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Robert John 'Bob' Greenwalt
ST. XAVIER - Robert John "Bob" Greenwalt, 78, of St. Xavier, died Friday Dec. 24, 1999, in the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 2, 1921, in Windsor, Colo., the son of Conrad and Katherine Miller Greenwalt. He moved to Worland, Wyo., with the family at the age of two and he grew up and received his education in the Worland and Manderson schools. The family moved to the St. Xavier area in 1938 at the age of 17. He was engaged in farming with his father and brothers.
Robert met Irene Fox and they were married
in Hardin on Feb. 14, 1942. He worked for Dan Schaak for two years on and off, building stock reservoirs. Robert went into the U.S. Air Force Oct. 13, 1944. He got his honorable discharge on July 27, 1946, with the rank of Staff Sargent. Robert "Bob" and Irene owned and operated the farm and ranch in St. Xavier until Bob retired.
Robert was preceded in death by his lovely wife on May 11, 1998. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Joe Reichart; two sisters, Leona and Martha and two brothers, Elmer and Roy.
Survivors include his son, Gary (Linda) of St. Xavier and his daughter, Barbara (Bill) Vink of Hardin; two sisters, Irene Hackney of Worland and Lilly Drapper of Casper, Wyo.; one brother, Don (Virginia) Greenwalt of Idaho; five grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Farming and ranching was a big part of his life. He enjoyed horses and watching his grandson, William play football and his two granddaughters, Susan and Carrie play basketball. He loved spending time with all his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Interment with military honors will follow in the Hardin Fairview cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Robert James Wier
Memorial services for Robert James Wier will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at St. Thomas Catholic Church.
Ronald 'Ronnie' F. Leatherberry
BRIDGER - Ronald F. Leatherberry, age 77, went to be with our Lord on Dec. 23, 1999, after a short illness.
Ronnie was born on June 4, 1922, in Greenwood, Wis. He came to Montana in 1947, where he met the love of his life Dorothy Kowis. They were married
on June 22, 1949. Ronnie farmed and worked construction all of his adult life.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Bridger; his children Donna and Mark Darkenwald of Park City, Jim and Jane Leatherberry of Edgar, Dan and Sally Leatherberry of Yakima, Wash., Tom and Vikki Leatherberry of Billings, Guy and Debbie Leatherberry of Bridgewater, S. D.: Chester Leatherberry of Billings, Ede and Jim Bauwens of Fromberg; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters, Norma and Dick Roessler of Arden Hills, Minn., and Maxine and Buck Dorman of Beloit, Wis.
Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel is in charge of arrangements.
Eva E. Edwards
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Eva E. Edwards, 77 of Sheridan passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999 at Sheridan Manor.
At Eva's request, no funeral services are to be held. Cremation has taken place. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lee Richardson
FROMBERG - In a log cabin east of Fromberg on Two Bear Ridge, John "Lee" Richardson was born, the only child of Jeff and Lillie Richardson. The date was July 22, 1916, and Lee continued living there and later became a successful rancher and farmer.
Lee attended and graduated from the Fromberg Public School in 1935. After he started farming, he married
Thelma Miller in 1944, and together they raised three children. On December 24, 1999 Lee passed away at the Eagle Cliff Nursing Home in Billings. Survivors include his wife Thelma; children Terry Richardson of Red Lodge; Charlotte (Albert) Foos of Fromberg; Jason (Wanda) Richardson of Fromberg. Lee also had six grandchildren: Kristi and Brian Foos, Lindsay, Courtney, Ashley, and Jeffrey Richardson.
Lee was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and had been an active Fromberg School Board member for many years. As a father, he taught honesty and virtue, not with words, but by example. He truly enjoyed his life on the ranch. He loved the hills and was always catching and taming some little animal to raise as a pet. He loved being with his family and will definitely be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 at the United Methodist Church in Fromberg. Visitation will be Tuesday 12-9 p.m. at Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel. Memorials may be made to Fromberg United Methodist Church or Charity of one's choice. Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel is in charge of arragements.
Denver Jerome Hould
MALTA - Denver Jerome Hould, age 78, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home following an extended illness. Wake services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Malta. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial in the Malta cemetery. Adams Funeral Home of Malta is in charge of arrangements.
Denver was born July 9, 1921, at Wagner, Mont., to Al Cid and Marguerite (King) Hould. Married Myrtle Ramberg Feb. 7, 1943 in Malta. He farmed and ranched all his life in the Wagner area. He was very active in several organizations including the A.S.C.S. (Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Service) committeeman and the Phillips County Hospital board member for many years. He started the Cottonwood Grazing Association and supported the 4-H program.
He was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dodson, until they moved to Malta joining St. Mary's Catholic Church Parish.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cid Hould March 19, 1949 and his mother, Marguerite Hould March 27, 1996.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle of Malta; a daughter and son-in-law, Bev and Pat Comstock of Billings; three sons and daughter-in-laws, Harold and Karen Hould of South Wagner, Sid and Karl Hould of Dodson, and Byron and Martina Hould of Miles City; two brothers and sister-in-laws, Donald and Kay Hould of Malta and Stanley and Pat Hould of Lakeside, Mont.; 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren.
Lester J. Hall
The world lost a good man today. Lester J. Hall, 78 of Billings, passed away Christmas evening, leaving behind his wife, Vera, of 59 years.
Les was a jack of all trades. There wasn't anything he couldn't fix or figure out. He worked at the copper mine in Butte, owned the Highway Service Shop and Polly's Cleaners in Billings, worked construction in several states, and farmed in Joliet where he retired. He loved his garden and spent endless hours watching the birds and squirrels in the bird feeders outside his kitchen window.
Lester was born in Barber, Mont., to Lulu and Arthur Hall. He married
his high school sweetheart, Vera Jean Ice, on Nov. 2, 1940. Les was a veteran of World War II, a member of the VFW in Joliet and the Carpenters Union Local #1172. He was also a charter member of the Rimrock Masonic Lodge and the Masonic Lodge in Tokyo, Japan.
Les is survived by his wife, Vera, and three daughters; Valree Perez (John) of Calif., Judy Lambert (Don) of Ariz., and Pat Amundsen (Art) of Billings; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Dwight.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 at Dahl Chapel with a reception to follow. Interment Sunset Memorial Garden. Memorials may be sent to the Heart and Lung Association or the Joliet Ambulance Service in lieu of flowers. Dahl Chapels of Billings is in charge of arrangements.
Keith Foster
WHITE SULPHER SPRINGS - Keith A. Foster, 89, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, at Mountain View Medical Center in White Sulphur Springs, Mont. Keith was born on May 29, 1910 in Maple Grove, Minn., to Mr. Martin and Ethel (Lafflin) Foster. He attended 12 years of school in Roundup where he graduated in 1928. He came to White Sulphur Springs in 1929 with his friend Boyd Rader where they worked on the Harris Ranch. In 1936 Keith started working on the construction of the Smith River Dam and remained in the construction business as a carpenter the rest of his life. He married
Sarah Bears on Sept. 13, 1937 in White Sulphur Springs where they continued to live for 62 years. After his retirement he worked at the Castle Mountain Ranch as a caretaker and carpenter for 19 years.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Vincent, and one sister Bernice Pope.
He is survived by his wife Sarah, one son Robert (Nancy) Foster of Belgrade, one brother John of Spokane, Wash., one sister Beatrice Evans of Messilla, N.M.; three grandchildren, Mark (Josephine) Foster, Anne (Mark) Olson, Beth (James) Howard, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999 at the
American Lutheran Church in White Sulphur Springs with interment following at Mayn cemetery. A coffee hour will follow at the Lutheran Church. Twichel Funeral Home made the arrangements.
William (Bill) Schulz
BISMARCK, N.D. - William (Bill) Duane Schulz, 87, of Bismarck, formerly of Beach, N.D. died in Bismarck on Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 at the First Lutheran Church in Beach, N.D. Interment will be at the Lutheran cemetery in Beach, N.D. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Beach is in charge of the arrangements.
Vivian (Schlaht) Seifert
Vivian (Schlaht) Seifert, 51 of Billings, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, at Deaconess Medical Center from congestive heart failure. The daughter of Earl and Norma (Williams) Schlaht, she was born in Hardin, Mont., Jan. 3, 1948.
Vivian graduated from Garfield High in Billings. She married
John Seifert and they had one child, Douglas. Vivian enjoyed her family and friends. She enjoyed walking, shopping, and visiting her son, Dougy. She will be missed very much by her family and friends.
Survivors include her son, Douglas Seifert; her sisters, Janet Clark and her husband Duane of Billings and Dena Schlaht with Connie Olson of Bozeman; her brothers, Ken Schlaht and his wife Eileen of Billings and Lany Schlaht of Rawlins, WY; her step-mom Barbara Schaht of Billings; her step-dad Roy Williams of Jerusalem, Ariz., and five step-sisters and brothers. She was preceded in death by her husband John, her mother Norma (Shame) Williams, and her father Earl Schlaht.
Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Karen Sorensen
PLENTYWOOD - Karen Sorensen, 78, died early Friday morning, Dec. 24, 1999 at Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home in Plentywood, where she had been resident since April, 1999.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999 at Nathanael Lutheran Church at Dagmar; interment will be in Nathanael cemetery. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood has charge of arrangements.
Barbara Jean Seiffert
Barbara Jean Seiffert, 68, born April 27, 1931, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Dec. 25, 1999. A life-long resident of the Billings area, she was a graduate of Billings Senior High and a member of Holy Rosary Church.
She worked in family businesses, including the Circle S Motel on Laurel Road. Barbara was an avid sports fan, regularly following the Billings Mustangs. She particularly enjoyed music and the newspaper. Barbara was especially gifted with a keen memory for facts, names, dates and events.
Barbara is survived by her parents, George and Beulah Seiffert, of Billings; her brother and sister-in-law, G. Dale and Sheryl Seiffert, of Bozeman; nephews Mark Seiffert, Havre, and Scott Seiffert, Los Angeles, Calif., and their spouses, Margaret and Lisa; a niece, Lori Seiffert, Bozeman; grandniece, Madison Seiffert, Los Angeles; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Vigil Service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999 at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist, 1001 Alderson Ave. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 at Holy Rosary Church with Rite of Committal in Mountview cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107-5033, or the American Cancer Society, 2116 Broadwater Ave., Billings, MT 59102.
