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Veronica ‘Florence’ Ott
SIDNEY – Veronica “Florence” Ott, 82, of Sidney, formerly of Ryegate, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, at the Sidney Hospital. She was born Jan. 14, 1918, in the Big Coulee south of Ryegate, daughter of Frank and Eva (Schaff) Schanz.
On Sept. 21, 1940, Florence married
Joseph Ott. They farmed and lived in the Big Coulee until 1954 when they bought and moved to the Murphy place, south of Ryegate. After celebrating their 50th anniversary in September of 1990, Joe passed away on Sept. 30 that same year. Florence continued to live in Ryegate until 1992 when she moved into Billings, and then to Sidney in July of 1997.
Florence was a true homemaker and her family was her life. She loved “cuddling” her 12 grandbabies and 18 great-grandbabies. She shared her German cooking and cooking skills with all the family. She so enjoyed her flower bed and houseplants. Pinochle was her game and passed few offers for a “good” game.
Survivors include three children, James (Kathleen) Ott of Ryegate, Linda (Eugene) Taber of Shawmut, and Lillian (Gary) Howard of Sidney; 12 grandchildren, Janine (Ott) Halko, Kimberly(Ott) Compton, Paul (Kary) Howard, Johnny (Joan) Taber, Jodi (Ott), Ruff, Joseph (Leah) Howard, James (Brandy) Taber, Lorianne (Howard) Wahl, Karyn Ott, Desiree Taber, Melinda Taber and April Taber; and the 18 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; sisters, Margaret and Anna; and brothers, Mike, Joe, Steve, Jack, Nick, Ralph and Johnny.
Vigil service will be held at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Mortuary, Friday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, Sept 30, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mathias Church, in Ryegate. Rite of Committal will follow in the Resurrection cemetery in Ryegate.
Memorials may be made to the Ryegate EMTs, Volunteer Fire Dept. or the Funeral Luncheon Fund. Arrangements were made by Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist.
Gerald Theodore Sauter
Gerald Theodore Sauter, age 61, of Billings, passed away Sept. 23, 2000, at the Billings Deaconess Health Care Center. He was born Sept. 5, 1939, in Billings to Ted and Hanna Sauter.
He owned and operated Jerry’s Dairy Store on South 27th Street for many years. Later he worked at the Buffalo Cafe and many years at the Great Western Sugar Factory.
Gerald is survived by his uncle and aunt, Jacob and Patricia Sauter and family; aunt Ester Boehm and her family; uncle Albert and aunt Marion Sauter and family of Hibbing, Minn., and Richard Drewniak and family. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Christina and Jacob Sauter; also uncles and aunts, Lillian Drewniak, Betty and Adolph Frickle, Mary and Rhine Diede, Raliegh and Bert Kruser, Mary Wise, Earl Sauter and John Sauter
A special thanks to all the physicians and nursing staff that helped care for him during his hospital stay and dialysis treatments.
Cremation has taken place at Smith’s Crematory. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, Sept 29, at the Bethel Baptist Church, 4119 Clevenger Ave. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 4119 Clevenger Ave., Billings, MT 59101.
Mildred ‘Pill’ Scott
Aug. 21, 1906–Sept. 5, 2000
SHERIDAN, Wyo. – Mildred “Pill” Scott of Sheridan passed away Sept. 25, 2000. She was born in York, Neb., on Aug. 21, 1906, to Charles and Marie Sandall and was the oldest of eight children. The family lived in York where both parents had been born and where Mr. Sandall practiced law. His prominence as a lawyer earned him an appointment as a Supreme Court commissioner. Both of Pill’s grandparents were immigrants from Scandinavian countries.
Because her father was active in state politics, her mother was gone frequently accompanying him in his travels. As the oldest daughter, Pill helped raise her youngest sister and brother. She developed her parenting responsibilities while still in high school. This experience stood her in good stead when she started raising her own family.
After graduating from high school, she attended Grinnell College in Iowa for a year and then transferred to the University of Nebraska. She taught school briefly in Swanton, Neb., at the grade school level and helped with the high school glee club. All of the Sandall girls were proficient musicians. Pill was an accomplished pianist and had a beautiful singing voice.
It was during her sophomore year at Nebraska that she met future husband Homer Scott, from Lincoln. They were married
on Oct. 17, 1928, in York. Pill’s mother, Marie, was her matron of honor. Pill and Homer were married
for 65 years. Homer passed away in 1993 at the age of 89.
Homer graduated with a degree in civil engineering. This was the beginning of the depression years and jobs were difficult to find. The two of them lived in Pennsylvania and Alabama pursuing construction jobs. After several years of leading a semi-nomadic existence, they returned to Nebraska where Homer eventually was hired by Peter Kiewit Sons’ Company as a laborer.
This started a long and fruitful career with PKS that eventually led to Homer moving the family to Wyoming and then to Sheridan in 1937. By this time a son, Dan, had been born, followed by a second son, Homer, Jr. These two were later followed by a daughter, Susan, and then two more boys, Tom and Jim.
Pill Scott idolized her husband and was deeply devoted to her family. Homer was looking after projects in a four-state region and traveled extensively. Pill served a dual role during the week until Homer would get back home for the weekend during these early years.
She did a marvelous job of raising her family under some rather trying conditions. She fully supported her husband in his demanding job while holding the household together. Their mutual sacrifices were rewarded as Homer rose to a senior position in the Kiewit Company. This same attitude of help and support was manifested again as Homer built the Padlock Ranch and First Interstate Bank into successful family enterprises.
Pill was known for her love of life. She and Homer had many friends in the Sheridan area as well as Palm Springs, Calif., where they spent winters after retirement. She enjoyed company and was a wonderful hostess. She loved music and enjoyed listening to opera and the classics. She took up painting in her later years and produced some beautiful oils of floral arrangements.
Pill loved being around people and getting involved in civic activities. She had a marvelous sense of humor and could always be counted on to rise to the occasion with the right words or a story. She was very loyal to her college sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma. She was a charter member of her P.E.O. Club and a long-time member of both the Sheridan and Dayton Women’s Clubs. She enjoyed playing cards and a game of golf with her friends as long as things didn’t get too serious.
A long-time member of the Presbyterian Church, she and her late husband gave generously to the church’s capital campaigns. They also supported other local organizations like the YMCA, Children’s Center and Salvation Army. Their affection for the church and youth activities is still evidenced through the generosity of their family foundation.
She is survived by her five children, Dan and Jeanne Scott of Dayton, Homer and Janet Scott, Jr. of Sheridan, Susan and Jack Heyneman of Fishtail, Mont., Tom and Joan Scott and Jim and Chris Scott, both of Billings, along with 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three of her four sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Her grace and beauty were only matched by her strength of character and uncomplaining resolve under difficult times. Her life will serve as an inspiration to all of those who grew to love and admire her during her time here on earth.
Services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church in Sheridan. Internment will be in the family plot at the Dayton cemetery. Memorials may benefit the First Presbyterian Church, Sheridan Children’s Center, the Tongue River Child’s Place or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Mildred G. Shelton
COUPEVILLE, Wash. – Mildred G. “Millie” Shelton, age 86, died at Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville, on Sept. 22, 2000. She was born March 28, 1914, in Winnett, Mont. She lived most of her adult life in Billings, raising her son John.
Millie was famous for her cooking and creative meals. She was the salad bar chef at Four B’s Restaurant and everyone loved her. Her daily hobby was walking. She enjoyed crafts, cooking, exercise, reading and dancing. Her favorite saying was “Be Happy.”
Millie moved to Mercer Island, Wash., in 1986, allowing her to be near her son and daughter-in-law. She was a resident of Ellsworth House, Mercer Island, for 12 years. Two years ago, Millie moved to Careage of Whidbey.
Millie is survived by one son, John L. Shelton and his wife Cynthia of Langley, Wash.; one granddaughter, Jill Winford and her husband Mark and one great grandson, Jack Tobin Winford, all of Freeland, Wash.
Family Remembrance Services will be held at the Shelton Family Home. Private inurnment will follow in Billings, Mont. Cremation was held under the direction of the Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor, Wash.
Marie Sheppard
LEWISTOWN – Marie Sheppard, passed away at the age of 103, at the Central Montana Nursing Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Croxford and Sons Funeral Home in the Rose Room, with burial in Highland cemetery.
Nellie Marie Two Bulls
LAME DEER – Wake services for Nellie Marie Two Bulls, infant daughter of Josephine Walksnice and Dayton Two Bulls of Lame Deer, will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the church. Burial will be in the Lame Deer cemetery. Raush Funeral Home of Lame Deer is in charge of arrangements.
Olga Deckert
CIRCLE – Olga Deckert, 79, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, at the McCone County Health Center.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Clayton Memorial Chapel. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church with burial in Riverview cemetery.
Dr. Oscar E. Gram
Dr. Oscar E. Gram, 72, of Billings, passed away Sunday, Sept. 24, in his home after a long illness. Oscar was born Nov. 28, 1927, in Glendive, the son of Oscar Emil and Anna Gram. He grew up in Forsyth, Columbus and Billings and graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1945. After graduation, Oscar served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1947.
Oscar received his doctor of optometry degree from Pacific University in Forrest Grove, Ore., on May 24, 1953. On Sept. 25, 1954, Oscar married
Marian Smith in Billings. In 1955 they moved to Forsyth where Oscar established his optometry practice. The family moved to Sidney in 1967 where Oscar practiced optometry until 1979. At that time the family returned to Forsyth where Oscar practiced until he was forced to retire due to ill health.
He was an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family and his dogs. He was active in the Lions Club, the American Legion and was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Billings.
Oscar is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marian of Billings, four children, son Mark of Atlanta Ga., daughters Robin (Darrel) Messer of Colstrip, Thea (Steve) Counsell of Novi, Mich., son Matthew (Stacey) of Fort Smith, Ark.; grandchildren, Tayaun Messer of Billings, Ryan Messer of Atsugi, Japan, Rheanna and Ashley Counsell of Novi, Mich.; sisters Doris Dahlman, Betty Bourne and Jean (Jim) Dickson of Billings, and Evelyn (Homer) Wallace of Grand Junction, Colo., and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Lloyd Gram, sisters Adelaide Gram, Augusta Griggs and Avis Carlin.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept 27, at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Billings. Burial with military rites will follow at Terrace Gardens cemetery. Smith Chapels is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church, 709 Newman Lane, Billings, MT or Disabled American Veterans 2345 King Ave. W., Billings, MT. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice for the loving care they gave Oscar in his final days.
Betty Jane Hand
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Betty Jane Allen Hand, 79, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday before the scripture service at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City, Mont. Rite of Committal will follow in the family lot of Calvary cemetery.
Ima A. Jones
AURORA, Colo. – Ima A. Jones died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in Aurora, surrounded by her family after an extended illness.
She was born in Billings, on Aug. 28, 1915, to Albert and Rose Glock. She married
Thomas Wesley Jones Dec. 31, 1937. Ima spent her life caring for her family and others. She moved to Colorado in 1993 to be with her family.
Ima is survived by her daughter and son-in law, Chandra and Victor Meyers of Aurora and by three grandchildren and their families, Steven and Sandy Meyers, Vicki and Robin Freeman, Denise “Trink” and Leon Morris; six great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Stephanie Gayvert, Shatzie and Shayne Meyers, Rebekah and Jeremy Morris. Ima is also survived by two sisters and their families, Edna G. “Susie” Condon of Billings and Marie Ward of St. Louis and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 30, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Billings. Donations may be made to a local Hospice Center or Kidney Foundation.
Glen R. Mason
LEWISTOWN – Glen R. Mason, 74, died Sunday at the Lewistown Nursing Home of natural causes.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Cloyd Chapel with burial in the Moore cemetery.
Lois Adelle McKinney
HELENA – Lois Adelle (Gustafson) McKinney, 82, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena.
Lois was born Oct. 21, 1917, in Bainville, to Art and Ethel Gustafson. At age 14 she lost her mother to asthma and helped her father raise her two dear brothers, Bill and Bob. Mom graduated from Bainville High School and attended business college in Minneapolis.
In 1941 at Fort Lewis Wash., she married
Howard A. McKinney and for the next 59 years lived in Bainville, Culbertson and Helena. Lois was very active in the scouting program and the United Methodist Church’s women’s groups. She also loved to sew and have coffee with her friends.
Mom is survived by her husband Howard; her two children, Dan McKinney of Helena and Linda Cladis of Billings; son-in-law Nick Cladis and only grandchild Dusty Cladis of Seattle. Dusty was the joy of her life. Also surviving are her loving brother, Bob Gustafson and wife Viola of Culbertson; sister-in-law Alice Gustafson of Great Falls and Ethel Twedt of Seattle, numerous nieces, nephews and her dear friend who was more of a second daughter, Donna Rogers of Helena.
Mom was proud of her Irish heritage and what she did best was to be a mother and grandmother.
We love you, Mom.
We would like to thank the caring doctors and staff of St. Peters Hospital. Also the staff and her numerous friends at Hunters Pointe for their loving kindness in her last months.
A memorial service for Lois will be held at Retz Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the Montana Association for the Blind.
Edwin A. Mork
PLENTYWOOD – Edwin A. Mork, 81, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. Interment of the cremated remains will be in Rock Springs cemetery west of Reserve.
Anna Margrethe ‘Marge’ Ocker
Anna Margrethe Ocker, 65, of Billings died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday Sept. 24, 2000. Marge was born in Dagmar on July 16, 1935, the daughter of Lars J. and Laura (Hansen) Larsen. In 1953, Marge graduated from Medicine Lake High School in Medicine Lake
Marge lived in Scobey, Bismarck, N.D., then Bozeman, until she moved to Billings in 1984. Marge was very proud of her work as an independent seamstress. She worked with many interior decorating firms and customers in the Billings and Bozeman areas.
One of Marge’s many qualities was always giving of herself and putting her friends and family first. She had the gift of making people smile and in return was admired and respected.
Marge will be remembered for her love of people, animals and her passion for flowers.
She is survived by her son, Greg Ocker of Billings; her daughter, Dianna Ocker-Fieldstead and husband Bill; daughter, Laura Ocker, her grandson Taylor Woods all of Edmonds, Wash.; along with her brothers, Svend “Bud, ” Carl, Lars and Hans Larsen.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents and her son Jimmy, she will be laid to rest next to them at the Nathanael cemetery in Dagmar.
Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at Dahl Funeral Chapels in Billings. On Saturday Sept. 30, there will be a funeral service at the Nathanael Church in Dagmar, with interment following in the Nathanael cemetery. The family thanks Big Sky Hospice for the care that they gave Marge, and wishes that memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice, 3021 6th Ave. N. Billings, MT 59101.
