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Sarah ‘Betty’ Loper
POWELL, Wyo. – Sarah E. “Betty” Loper, 83, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, at the Powell Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at the First Southern Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Crown Hill cemetery. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge.
Helen King Halter Stastny
Helen King Halter Stastny was reunited in Heaven with her heavenly father and her parents, brothers, husbands, and grandchildren who preceded her in death on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000. She was born May 23, 1904, in Waterville, Wash., to Emanuel King and Bertha Carson King.
In 1919, her family moved to Hardin, where she graduated from high school. She received her nurse’s training at Mounds-Midway Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. Upon graduation she served as a nurse on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Browning. It was while serving there that she met Jim Halter who was working in Glacier Park. They were married
on Aug. 10, 1931, and spent their early married
years in Whitefish and Hardin.
Her professional career included nursing in the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, in South Dakota and in the Public Health Service during WWII in Portland. Helen received further training at St. Vincents Hospital there, and worked at Good Samaritan Hospital as a nurse anesthetist. Later she became nursing supervisor at Portland General Hospital.
In 1963, Helen married
Michael Stastny and moved to Malin, Ore., where she resided until 1978, when she moved to Hyder, Alaska, to be near her daughter. She returned to Montana in 1986, to be near both her daughters. Her final years were spent at Aspen Meadows in Billings.
Helen is survived by two daughters, Joan Deichl of Worden and Felicia Marshall of Coupeville, Wash.; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Her sister, Ruth King Wilkins; and brothers Roland E. King and C. Donald King also survive.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist is in charge of arrangements.
Dennis Stidolph
WORLAND, Wyo. – Dennis Stidolph, 82, died Sept. 23, 2000, at Washakie Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Washakie County Fairgrounds Building. Interment will follow in the Riverview Memorial Gardens cemetery. Veile Mortuary is in charge.
Albert Welp
WILSALL – Albert Welp, 96, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, at Livingston Health and Rehab Center.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory of Livingston is in charge.
Averal R. Defferding
Averal R. Defferding, 61, died Thursday at her home after a long illness.
Cremation has taken place. A family memorial will be held at a later date. Cremation or Funeral Gallery is in charge.
Charles Lester Gilbert
BIG TIMBER – Charles Lester Gilbert, 93, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000.
Cremation will take place, and his ashes will be scattered on the Gilbert Family Ranch on Sheep Mountain. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Dale Hofmann
ASHLAND – Dale Hofmann, 52, of Ashland passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Deaconess Hospital in Billings, on Sept. 21, 2000.
Dale was born on Nov. 22, 1947, to Frank and Ethel (McFarren) Hofmann. He was raised in Worden, and attended Huntley Project Schools, graduating in 1966. Dale then attended Western Technical College in Denver, studying automotive mechanics.
He moved back to Billings and became a landscape contractor.
Dale married
Vicky Dockendorf on Aug. 12, 1978, in Red Lodge. They made their home in Ashland. Dale was employed by the St. Labre Mission for a short time. He then was a Rosebud County deputy sheriff for several years. His true life’s work was always in landscaping. Dale worked hard his entire life. His mind kept going even when his body needed rest.
Dale always found time to help everyone else. Dale’s hobbies and interests included being an avid Nascar fan, Black No. 3, “Go Dale.” He also loved to play cards, especially Hand and Foot, “Dale always won.” Dale, you have all your books, now you can go out!!
Survivors include his love, Vicky; two daughters, Kim Rosdahl and Tammy (Terry) Olson and four grandchildren, Samantha, Megan, Nick and Cassie; four brothers, Joe of Huntley, Mike (Rhonda) of Worden, Jim (Carol) of Wenatchee, Wash., Dick (Deb) of Shepherd; and one sister, Meri (Robert) Lile of Worden and godson, Shane Lile and goddaughter, Angela Ewen; 24 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept 25, at Smith Downtown Chapel. Interment will be at the Pleasantview cemetery in Ballantine. Memorials to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2070 Overland, Billings, 59102 or the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 1080, Billings. MT. 59103-1080.
Kenneth Lee Jensen
MANDAN, N.D. – Kenneth Lee Jensen, 92, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, at Med Center One Health Systems in Bismarck.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive, Mont., with burial in the Dawson Memorial cemetery in Glendive.
Mark Joseph Koebbe
HARDIN – Mark Joseph Koebbe, 46, passed away on Sept. 21, 2000.
He was born on July 17, 1954. Mark attended schools in Hardin, graduating in 1972. Mark attended Carroll College in Helena but transferred to Montana State University in Bozeman, where he earned a BS degree in fish and wildlife biology. He continued his education at Bozeman, earning an MS degree of biological sciences. Mark later enrolled at the University of Iowa, achieving a Ph.D. in physiology and biophysics.
At the time of his final illness with cancer, Mark was teaching at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan.
Cancer took Mark from this earth. A brilliant, gentle man, dedicated to improving his mind and the minds of others by his teaching and association. He touched the hearts and minds of many people during his short life. Mark lived his life with a special understanding of love for family and friends.
Mark’s family survivors include his parents, Joe and Jean; sisters, Chris (Greg) Winterowd, Janean and Julie; a brother, Joe (Nan); and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Rosary will be recited at St. Joseph in Hardin at 7 p.m. Sept. 25. A funeral mass will be celebrated in Mark’s honor at 11 a.m. Sept. 26 at St. Joseph’s. Father Fabian Fehring will be the celebrant, and cremation will follow the service. Cremation or Funeral Gallery is in charge.
If anyone wishes to make a contribution to a memorial in Mark’s name, the family suggests a donation to Hardin Hospice.
Rev. Dr. G. Robert Lamphere
A gathering of friends will be held at the Hope United Methodist Church at 244 Wicks Lane in Billings, on Oct. 3, 2000, at 2 p.m. to celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. G. Robert Lamphere.
Robert, age 67, ordained in the United Methodist Church, served several Montana parishes throughout his career. Born in Spokane, Wash., in 1933, he is survived by his spouse Martha Joyce of Missoula, son David Robert of Albany, N.Y., and a brother Ted of Spokane.
Memorials may be made to the music ministry of the Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory.
Libbie I. Newberg
LEWISTOWN – Libbie I. Newberg, 85, formerly of Grass Range, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, at Valle Vista Villa.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at Creel Funeral Chapel with burial at Mount Calvary cemetery.
Stanley Frederick Rensvold
WOLF POINT – Stanley F. Rensvold, 80, died Sept. 20, 2000, from complications of emphysema. He was born Sept. 7, 1920, on his parents’ homestead north of Wolf Point He was one of eight children born to Art and Josie Rensvold. He attended Dry Fork School.
He served in the CCC in Western Montana and then with the U.S. Navy in World War II.
He returned to his farm north of Wolf Point and on Dec. 15, 1946, married
Lois Pilgrim, the love of his life. Together they lived, loved and worked the farm from that time forward. They were blessed with eight children.
Stanley was an active member of First Lutheran Church, serving on the church council for a number of years. He was also on the board of directors of the Farmers Union Oil Company for 24 years.
He enjoyed getting together with family and friends, playing cards and other games. He was known for his tender affection for young children and his ability to soothe them when they most needed it. The greatest joy in his life was his family. He also enjoyed fiddlers contests and was a fiddler himself.
He is survived by his beloved wife and soul mate, Lois; his eight children, Sandy and Jack Theroux of Vancouver, Wash., Ben and fiancee Diane of Tucson. Ariz., Julie and Bob Ware of Boise, Idaho, Bob and Kay of Rapid City, S.D., Art and Debbie of Billings, Neil and Kay of Houston, Ronda and Mike Rasmussen of Conrad and Wade and Andi of Elko, Nev.; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Ruby Ruhd.
Visitations will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Clayton Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point.
The funeral will be held on Monday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point, Pastor Timothy Whiteman officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Francis J. ‘Frank’ Smith
April 18, 1924-Sept. 21, 2000
Francis J. “Frank’ Smith, 76, of Billings, passed away peacefully after a short, courageous fight with cancer at his home surrounded by his loved ones Thursday morning, Sept. 21, 2000.
Frank was born on his parents’ homestead in Molt and they moved to Billings in 1927. The main motivation for him remaining in Billings was his strong family ties and good friends. He enjoyed sharing with others how he weighed 12 pounds when he came into the world and was named after a Catholic priest, Father Francis Joseph Schlevlin, the priest in Molt.
Frank was proud of his Irish Catholic heritage. He attended Fratt Catholic School before graduating from Billings Senior High in 1942. Following his graduation, he pursued his two loves: a career in aircraft mechanics and his high school sweetheart, Maeona Weldon. He joined the war effort in 1943 as a proud Marine and saw active duty in the South Pacific. He married
Maeona on June 3, 1944. Frank was honorably discharged from the Marines in 1946 as a staff sergeant.
Not wanting to further his accomplished aircraft training for love of family, Frank returned to Billings and went into the grocery business, managing Southside Safeway, Clarks First Avenue, Evergreen IGA, Ben’s IGA and others. His love and loyalty to his family found him, at times, working three jobs to support his wife and six children.
In his later years, Frank worked for Northern Tank Lines as a truck driver before retiring in 1988. Following his retirement, he enjoyed camping in his motor home. He was always proud of his large family. He and his family were most proud of his four years of sobriety that he celebrated on Aug. 13, 2000. His love of chocolate made him popular with his many grandchildren. Frank will also be remembered for his tall, slim, handsome frame, as well as his quick wit and charm.
He was a member of the American Legion, the Teamsters union and the Marine Corps League.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Smith; four brothers, Bill, Gene, James and Leonard Smith; a sister, Louise Kraske, and a grandson, Kevin Mudd.
He is survived by his best friend and wife, Maeona; sister, Mary Oliver of Harlowton; his sons, Greg Smith (Susanne) of Colstrip, Frank Smith, Jr. (Marcia) of Van Nuys, Calif., and Scott Smith (Lynette) of Idaho Falls, Idaho; his three daughters, Beverly Lindley (Paul) of Nye, Lana Thompson (Boomer) of Billings and Dee Dee Madera of Billings; his 24 grandchildren, Lisa, Becky, Libby, Danielle, Matt, Jon, Andrea, Janna, Jenny, Tammy, Shauna, Chanda, P.J., Heather, Brittany, Travis, Joshua, Jason, Andrew, Brandi, Tara, Chelsie, Shelby and Sydney; 14 great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Thank you, Dad and Frank, for always bringing us together to love and laugh with so many family and friends. Until we meet again ... We will miss you dearly.
A Vigil Service will be held 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Rite of Committal with military honors will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to Big Sky Hospice or the charity of one’s choice.
Donald Wayne Tague
GREAT FALLS – Donald Tague, 77, a longtime rancher, died of natural causes at a nursing home in Great Falls on Sept. 22, 2000.
Cremation has taken place. The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Evangelical Church of North America in Glendive.
He was the son of Leslie and Lily Tague, born May 1, 1923 in Glendive. He graduated from Dawson County High School and MSU and served in the Army during WWII.
After the service, he married
Lois Hawks and attended MSU. They were later divorced. He received his degree in agriculture in 1950. He married
Adele Carlson and they returned to the family farm at Intake. They divorced later. He farmed until July of 1994 when he retired and moved to Livingston. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends.
He was a member of the American Legion, Alumni Association of MSU and the Moose Lodge.
Survivors include a son, Gary Tague of Somers, Mont.; four daughters, Judith Leger of Tiburon, Calif., Donna Belcher of Aurora, Colo., Linda Johnson of Memphis, Tenn., and Carla Preston of Great Falls; a brother, Gene of San Leandro, Calif., and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dick.
