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Annamaria Kukus
NAPLES, Italy - Annamaria Kukus, 51, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in Naples.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth and daughter, Victoria, both of Naples; son, Cesare of Arnold, Md.; mother, Grazia Esposito; sister, Patricia Esposito of Naples; mother-in-law, Irene Johnson of Joliet, Mont.; sister-in-law, Brenda Rehard of Billings; and father-in-law, Orlie Kukus of Billings.
Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 17, in Arnold, Md. S.H. Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dave Fox
COLUMBUS - Dave Fox, 64, of Columbus, passed away Jan. 11, 2000, at his home. Cave was born in Laurel on March 2, 1935, a son of George and Mollie Fox. He was married
to Clara Gates on Feb. 13, 1953, in Helena, Mont. Dave was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Dave worked highway construction for 35 years. In recent years, he worked for Columbus School District as a bus driver and activities driver where he injoyed many fun filled times. He continued to pursue his lifelong passion for the sport of drag racing, a career that started as a winning driver in the 50s at tracks in Montana and Wyoming and, more recently, as the crew chief for a family team racing cars at tracks in a five-state area.
Survivors include his wife, Clara of Columbus; son, Dave Fox of Riverton, Wyo.; daughter, Judy Bannerman of Portland, Ore.; son, George (Lori) Fox of Billings; daughter, Sandy (Bill) Smith of Worland, Wyo.; sisters, Betty (Leonard) Vogel of Billings; Sally (Jerry) Schmaltz of Appleton, Wis.; grandchildren, Jill Fox, Scott Fox, Sarah Smith, Jason Fox, Victor Bannerman; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Columbus Middle School gymnasium with interment in Mountainview cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Chapel in Columbus. Memorials may be given to Columbus Booster Club; Columbus evangelical Church or charity of choice.
Ruth Egge
ROUNDUP - Ruth Mary Egge, 65, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000.
Ruth Mary Egge was born in Roundup on May 29, 1934, the youngest child of Louise and Angus Daer. Also in the family were four brothers and three sisters.
Her education began in the Roundup schools in 1940, and continued until the family moved to Richland Wash. where Ruth began the fifth grade. The family subsequently returned to Roundup where she entered Roundup High School as a sophomore, and graduated in 1952. After graduation, she clerked at Carlson store, and in the next year was an employee of Kleasner Dairy.
In 1953, she met Luther Egge, a local optometrist, and they were married
April 2, 1954, in the Zion Lutheran Church by Luther's father, Rev. A.M. Egge.
A son Curtis was born to them in August 1955, and then their daughter Brenda came along in August 1959. Their mother Ruth gave them her undivided and loving care.
In the succeeding years, Ruth worked at Who's Allen and the Des Lauriens store during busy seasons, and more recently for Mimi Yates at Julia's Shop. Through a span of many years, her activity at Zion Lutheran Church was regular and diligent. Ruth was an officer and teacher in the Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Ladies Aid and Altar Guild. Ruth was also very busy and skilled in the making of quilts, most of which were sent once a year to Lutheran World Relief and other needy by the church women.
Ruth was for many years a participant in the Ladies City Bowling League serving as officer and regular team member. She was an above average scorer and really enjoyed this activity.
From 1978 to 1983, Ruth qualified and served as an E.M.T. which engaged her purpose in aiding others. More recently her volunteer work has included duty in the Meals On Wheels and the Roundup Museum.
She is survived by her husband Luther; son Curtis (Jan) of Boise, Idaho. One sister Emmy Lou (Jerry) Chariton of Helena; two brothers, John (Mary Alice) of Montgomery, Ala., and Frank (Ivadell) of Richland Wash.
Those preceding her in death were her parents, her daughter Brenda Brooks, sisters Kay and Joan and brothers Louis and Roland.
Blessed be the memory of a True Christian Lady.
Visitation will be held at 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at the Wier Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, at the Zion Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at the Roundup City cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Zion Lutheran Church. Wier Funeral Horns is in charge of arrangements.
Lewis H. 'Lew' Miller
HARLOWTON - Lewis H. "Lew" Miller, 85, died peacefully on Jan. 11, 2000, at Wheatland Memorial Hospital in Harlowton of complications from a stroke. A worship service will be Friday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. at Harlowton Faith Chapel. Burial will follow in the Harlowton cemetery.
Lew was born in McFarland, Kan., and came to Montana as a small boy. He lived in the Bridger-Fromberg area and then settled with his family in the Snowy Mountains. He married
Emerald Owings in 1935, and they continued their life together in various areas of Wheatland and Golden Valley counties, including Wallum, Bercail, Franklin, Barber and Ryegate.
Lewis was one of the "old timers" of the area; all but Ryegate are now ghost towns. He ranched his entire life, staying active in the operations of the Miller Ranch until his death. For a short time he worked on the railroad and with Emerald, operated the grocery store and post office in Franklin,
In 1959, Lewis and Emerald moved to Park County near Livingston where they ranched for 15 years. In 1974 they moved back to Wheatland County and continuing ranching and farming. Emerald died in 1976. In 1978, he married
Hester Moore Sturdevant and they enjoyed a busy and full life in Harlowton. Lew was tremendously blessed to have the opportunity to collectively have more than 62 years with these beautiful women. He knew he was one lucky cowboy!
Besides his beloved wife Hester, he leaves three daughters, Donna (Ed) Downey of Independence, Mo., Becki (Dennis) Parisi of Harlowton, and Jodi (John) Peake of American Falls, Idaho; five Miller sons, Lewis Jr. "Festus," Bill (Charlotte), David (Renee), and Mark (Mary) of Harlowton, and Ken (Robin) of Saratoga Springs, Wyo. He also leaves Hester's children, Dan (Jo) Sturdevant of Clancy and Donna (Don) Haugen of Billings; and 30 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his brothers, Ervin Warneke of Christina, Mont., Elmer Warneke of Lewistown, and Norman Warneke of Worland, Wyo.; and sisters, Emma Lou Peterson of Lewistown and Marion Jarussi of Lewiston, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lew lived his life in the shadow of the cross and was unwavering in his personal faith in Jesus Christ. This faith was the springboard of all of his words and actions. He was honest, determined, practical, and loved people. His material possessions of importance were few: his Bible, saddle, gun, mandolin, boots, his Stetson, and some good books. The land that he accrued by his hard work had his name on the deed, but he viewed himself as a humble steward; his land and his possessions were the Lord's. His family and relationships were tremendously important to him. He has made a profound impact on his family and the hundreds of people who paths crossed his.
Lew was a cowboy, stockman, author of two books, and stayed 100per cent engaged in life until the end. He was a charter member of the Faith Chapel in Harlowton (Assembly of God), Gideons, Kiwanis, and Wheatland County Stockgrowers. Memorials may be sent to the Faith Chapel Building Fund, Box 203, Harlowton, MT 59036 or the Gideons International, Box 393, l.ewistown, MT 59457. Perkins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Helen Nagle
LINDSAY - Helen Nagle, 69, died on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at her home in Lindsay of natural causes.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Glendive. Interment will be in the Dawson Memorial cemetery in Glendive. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home is in charge.
Clarence 'Pete' Peterson
GREAT FALLS - Clarence "Pete" Peterson, 90, died of cancer and a stroke Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, at the McLaughlan Center, University of Great Falls. Memorials may be made to Camp Heebie Jeebies for local scholarships to the camp, P.O. Box 956, Great Falls, MT 59403. O'Connor Funeral Home is in charge.
Ruth Egge
ROUNDUP - Ruth Mary Egge, 65, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, January 9, 2000.
Ruth Mary Egge was born in Roundup on May 29, 1934, the youngest child of Louise and Angus Daer. Also in the family were four brothers and three sisters.
Her education began in the Roundup schools in 1940, and continued until the family moved to Richland Wash. where Ruth began the fifth grade. The family subsequently returned to Roundup where she entered Roundup High School as a sophomore, and graduated in 1952. After graduation, she clerked at Carlson store, and in the next year was an employee of Kleasner Dairy.
In 1953, she met Luther Egge, a local optometrist, and they were married
April 2, 1954, in the Zion Lutheran Church by Luther's father, Rev. A.M. Egge.
A son Curtis was born to them in August 1955, and then their daughter Brenda came along in August 1959. Their mother Ruth gave them her undivided and loving care.
In the succeeding years, Ruth worked at Who's Allen and the Des Lauriens store during busy seasons, and more recently for Mimi Yates at Julia's Shop. Through a span of many years, her activity at Zion Lutheran Church was regular and diligent. Ruth was an officer and teacher in the Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Ladies Aid and Altar Guild. Ruth was also very busy and skilled in the making of quilts, most of which were sent once a year to Lutheran World Relief and other needy by the church women.
Ruth was for many years a participant in the Ladies City Bowling League serving as officer and regular team member. She was an above average scorer and really enjoyed this activity.
From 1978 to 1983, Ruth qualified and served as an E.M.T. which engaged her purpose in aiding others. More recently her volunteer work has included duty in the Meals On Wheels and the Roundup Museum.
She is survived by her husband Luther; son Curtis (Jan) of Boise, Idaho. One sister Emmy Lou (Jerry) Chariton of Helena; two brothers, John (Mary Alice) of Montgomery, Ala., and Frank (Ivadell) of Richland Wash.
Those preceding her in death were her parents, her daughter Brenda Brooks, sisters Kay and Joan and brothers Louis and Roland.
Blessed be the memory of a True Christian Lady.
Visitation will be held at 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at the Wier Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, at the Zion Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at the Roundup City cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Zion Lutheran Church. Wier Funeral Horns is in charge of arrangements.
Steve Janich
Steve Janich, 89, of Billings, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000. He was born in Billings, July 2, 1910, the son of Peter and Helen Rejcevich Janich, raised in the Bull Mountains and educated at the Janich School. He married
Della Strubeck, July 31, 1940, in Plentywood. Steve worked as a carpenter. After retiring in 1978, he and Della owned and operated Ace Bail Bonds until 1987. He was a member of the Pryor Mountain Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Al Bedoo Shrine. He belonged to Carpenters Union Local #1172.
Survivors include his wife, Della; three children, Jeneane Janich, Rongel Smith, and Steven (Hoa) Janich and his Godchild, Jeneane Suzy (Dave) Kratky; grandchildren, Sophia, Anessa, Luke, Sarrem, Emily, and Amanda; brother, Nick; and sisters, Mary Bedford, Helen Clark and Laura Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Mike, Emil, George and Peter; sisters, Amelia Meader and Annie Cosgrove.
With love and respect we honor his wishes; cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund, Box 20673, Billings, MT 59104 or to charities of choice. Arrangements were made by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Don Howard
On Jan. 2, 2000, Don Howard passed away at home surrounded by his family. Don was born Jan. 19, 1946, in Inglewood, Calif., to Robert and Jane Howard. He grew up and graduated from high school in Norman, Okla. He received his B.S. degree in zoology and his M.S. degree in aquatic ecology from the University of Oklahoma where he met and married
Shirley Miller. They have one daughter, Terri Lynn Howard.
Don had a lifelong commitment to serving others. He and Shirley served in the Peace Corps in Bolivia and Nicaragua. Don was an active member and past president of the Downtown Exchange Club and a board member of the Treasure Trails Girl Scout Council. He had a lifelong interest in the world, sharing his love and home with seven very special exchange students. He was also an active volunteer in the Youth for Understanding exchange program, helping many young people from across the world. Don loved the outdoors and especially hiking, camping and fishing in Montana. He and Shirley, with the help of family and friends, recently completed their dream of building a cabin on their land near Nye. Don worked as a computer programmer and systems analyst for JTL Group (formerly Long Construction) for the past 20 years.
Don is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Terri of Tacoma, Wash; father and stepmother, Robert and Phyllis Howard of Nye and Norman, Okla.; sister, Eileen Howard of Belchertown, Mass.; brother, Brian (Lynne) Howard of Menlo Park, Calif.; sister, Kathleen (Norman) Howard of Fostoria, Ohio; and stepsisters, Jan (Bill) Mummery of Woodland Park, Colo., and Susan Mummery of Seattle, Wash.
A memorial will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Elks Lodge. Friends are invited to come and share their memories of Don's special life. Memorials may be made to Youth For Understanding, 115 Fourth Ave. S., Ste. C., Edmonds, WA 98020-3515. Arrangements by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Roy Allen Robertson
BIG SANDY - Roy Allen Robertson, 60, of Big Sandy, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, following heart surgery at a Billings hospital.
Roy was born Sept. 23, 1939, in Fort Benton to Allen and Wilma Robertson.
Roy enjoyed sharing many outdoor activities with family and friends. Fishing was his favorite. He was always bringing home a little brown bag of new items to catch "the big one." He also enjoyed hunting, camping, boating, motorcycling, snowmobiling, and riding his 4-wheeler.
Roy is survived by Sharon, his wife of 35 years; son, Tony of Helena; daughter, and son-in-law, Tami and Brian Graff and grandchildren, Shelby, Kirby, and Brady of Anchorage, Alaska; daughter and son-in-law, Teri and Dirk Beyer of Havre; son, Troy of Big Sandy; his parents of Loma; brothers, Don of Big Sandy; Dean of Loma; Merle of Great Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Roy was preceded in death by his brother Bob.
Dan 'Danny' McIntyre
SIDNEY - Dan "Danny" McIntyre, 32, died on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, at the Sidney Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, at Lonsdale United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Sidney cemetery. Fulkerson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Alfred J. Vaira
FAIRVIEW - Funeral services for Alfred J. Vaira, 84 of Fairview, are at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview with Pastor Larry Quanbeck officiating. Cremation will follow services under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney, Mont.
Alfred Vaira was born Oct. 12, 1915, south of Brockton, Mont., son of Aldo and Polly (Bertino) Vaira. He was raised and attended school in the Brockton and Springlake area. They moved to the Elmdale community where he worked in his father's coal mine, raised sheep and horses and engaged in farming.
On Dec. 27, 1945, he was united in marriage to Betty M. Sheehan in Sidney, Mont. After their marriage they lived on his ranch. They moved to Fairview in 1959, and he continued to farm and ranch until his health forced him to slow down.
He died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, at Mercy Medical Center in Williston.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He enjoyed working the farm, fencing, picking rock and his grandchildren. He loved to dance and he enjoyed his friends. Alfred was a kind and loving man. Alfred was very proud of his Italian heritage.
He is survived by his wife, Betty of Fairview; one son, Jack and his wife, Debra of Fairview; five grandchildren, Sabrina Bridges and her husband, Matt, Celeste Vaira, Elizabeth Vaira, Jacqueline Vaira, and Ryan Vaira; one great-grandson, Tyson Bridges; and six brothers, Adolphus and his wife, Lois of California, James and his wife, Margaret of Sidney, Alvin and his wife, Dixie of Denver, Guido of Richey, Paul and his wife, Ardelle of Lambert, and Edward and his wife, Susie of Lambert.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Erika Zanacanella Shiflar
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - Erika "Ricke" Zancanella Shiflar, 23, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, at the University Hospital in Salt Lake City due to complications of lupus.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at the Robbers Roost in the Outlaw Inn at Rock Springs. Cremation has taken place.
