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Marie Frickle
HARDIN – Marie Frickle, 94, of Hardin, passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000 in the Heritage Acres Retirement Home.
She was born Dec. 31, 1905, in Kautz, Russia, a daughter of Conrad and Eva Fendle Fox. She came to the United States with her parents when she was five years old. The family settled in the Fromberg area and later to Laurel where she received her schooling.
Marie married
Henry Frickle Jr. in Hardin on Dec. 27, 1927, where the couple farmed. Mr. Frickle died in 1985.
She was a member of the E&R Church of Hardin.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ruth (John) Benzel of Hardin; three sons, Leroy (Barbara) Frickle and Les (Cheri) Frickle both of Hardin and Edward (Edna) Frickle of Roundup; one brother, Emanuel (Clara) Fox of Billings; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bob Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Hardin Fairview cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Martin James Geiger
HOT SPRINGS – Martin Geiger, 80, died Sept. 2, 2000 at the Community Hospital in Missoula from complications of cancer. He was born May 24, 1920 at Finch Mont. the son of John and Anna Jochim Geiger.
Martin at-tended school in Bridger, Mont. He serv-ed in the Army in New Caledonia during WW II. He joined the operating engineers local No. 400 and worked road construction until his retirement. He married
Dorothy Jensen in Dec. 1941. She died in Oct. 1954. He married
Clara Brehm in June 1956 in Roundup Mont.
After living in Roundup, Lewistown, Hamilton, and Newport, Wash., Martin and Clara have resided in Hot Springs, for 11 years. Martin was very active in their Church, B.P.O.E. and their Senior Citizen Center in Hot Springs. His hobbies were dancing, fishing, and traveling in their motor home.
He is survived by his wife, Clara Geiger of Hot Springs; two sons, Wally (Patty) Geiger of Niarada, Mont. and John (Vicky) Geiger of Great Falls, one daughter, Sandy (Rod) Hamilton of Little Rock, Ark.; stepchildren, Arloa Weiss of Billings, Jerry (Mary) Brehm of Brooksville, Fla., Tim (Ginny) Brehm of Livermore, Calf., daughter-in-law, Ann Brehm of Billings; one brother, Frank (Anna) Geiger; two sisters, Lillian Palmersheim of Billings, and Sister Toni Geiger of Davenport, Iowa; 19 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Tony Geiger and John Connelly, four sisters, Margaret Hertz, Sister Louise Geiger, Sister Barbara Geiger, and Julia Kilwine, and stepson, Jack Brehm.
The Vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Dahl Funeral Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at St. Pius X Church. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3021 6th Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101.
Mike S. Roseland
SHAWMUT – Mike S. Roseland, 22, passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000 as a result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Harlowton High School Gym. Interment will follow in the Harlowton cemetery. Perkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Harley Schmidt
ZORTMAN – Harley Leo Schmidt, 56, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 31, 200 at the Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown after a two year battle with lung cancer.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Adams Memorial Chapel in Malta with his brother-in-law, the Rev. Charles Brown of Circle Pines, Minn. officiating. Cremation has taken place.
William Stricker
William Stricker, 77, of Billings passed away at home on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 3, 2000 surrounded by his loved ones.
Bill was born in Ballantine, Mont. on July 23, 1923, a son of John and Mary Stricker. He was raised and educated in the Project and entered the U.S. Navy in Dec. of 1941, serving during WW II and receiving an honorable discharge in 1945. On March 17, 1946 he married
Lydia Lackman in Billings. Lydia passed away in 1983.
Mr. Stricker worked as an equipment operator for the City of Billings most of his life, retiring in 1983. On July 28, 1984 Bill married
Frieda Watt in Red Lodge. His leisure hours were spent bowling or working the garden he loved. He liked to dance, especially to polka music and had a true love for his God.
Survivors include his wife, Frieda; a son, Daryl; five stepchildren, Al, Randy and Keith Watt, Sharon Watt, and Sandy Persoma; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Stricker; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Emma Wegner and Esther Smith and a brother, Victor Stricker.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Military honors and interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials are suggested to Big Sky Hospice or the Montana Division of the American Cancer Society. Smith Downtown Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Frieda H. Swoboda
Frieda H. Swoboda, 71, died Friday Sept. 1, 2000 at her home.
Frieda was born Jan. 1, 1929 in Huntley, Mont. to Peter and Eva (Whi-ttman) Hinkle. She was baptized Feb. 10, 1929 at the Lutheran Evangelical Church in Worden, and confirmed in April of 1944 at the German Congregational Church. Frieda went to school at the Progressive and Pioneer schools, graduating from Billings Senior High in 1948.
Frieda worked for Hart Albin and F.W. Woolworth. On Aug. 1, 1953, she married
Raymond Swoboda in Roundup. They moved to Bozeman and in 1957 to Santa Paula, Calif., returning to Billings in 1967.
Frieda was an active member of Christ The King Lutheran Church for over 30 years, teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She also led a weekly women’s Bible study and was a member of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Frieda enjoyed baking, sewing, embroidery, crocheting and her beautiful flowers, winning many blue ribbons over the years for her flowers, culinary and needlework. She spoke fondly of her life and work on the family farm.
Frieda is survived by her daughter, Carolyn, her son, Dale (Julie) both of Billings; also her three special gifts from God, grandchildren, Peter, Paul and Rachel; four sisters, Dorothy (Archie) Schroeber of Fallon, Mont., Betty Henderson of Billings, Helen (Jay) Shaw of Taylorsville, Utah and Evelyn (Marlin) Powell of Billings; 21 nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and many special friends.
Frieda was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; parents, Peter and Eva Hinkle; sister, Clara Becker, and sister-in-law, Marcella Horyna.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at Christ The King Lutheran Church, 759 Newman Lane, with burial at Mountview cemetery. Smith Downtown Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
“Mom, there’s a hole in my heart, but I know you’re with Jesus. We miss you and love you.”
Keith W. Baird
POWELL – Keith W. Baird, 80, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Private interment will be held at a later time. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge.
Margaret Candlin
Margaret Candlin, well-known former resident of Bridger, passed away Sept. 2, 2000, in Billings with her family at her side. Margaret was known for her love of God, family, friends and a good bridge game.
Margaret was born April 5, 1915, in Bayard, Neb., to George N. and Hattie Lee. She graduated Bayard High School, in 1932, and attended Chadron (Neb.) State College and graduated University of Wyoming in 1939. She taught school in Bayard North 96, a one room country school and in Bridgeport, Neb.. In l94l, she married
Donald R Candlin who preceded her in death in 1999. Margaret moved with her husband and family to Bridger in 1954.
While living in Bridger she was an active member of the United Methodist Church, served as president for both Yellowstone Conference of United Methodist Women, and the Bridger Federated Woman’s Club. Margaret was active in both organizations until this year.
Son, Donald Lee Candlin of San Jose, Calif., and daughter, Gail Candlin of Westport, Conn., survive her as well as two granddaughters, Kimberly Castillo and Heather Vargas of Sparks, Nev., and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at United Methodist Church, Bridger. Interment will follow at the Bridger cemetery. Visitation will be 12-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Smith Downtown Chapel, 120 North 26th Street in Billings.
The family requests memorials be sent to the Bridger United Methodist Church.
Frank ‘Bud’ Charles Daniels
Frank Charles “Bud” Daniels died on Saturday morning Sept. 2, 2000, at his home in Billings with his family at his side. He left us quietly and gently as he walked across that newly cut stubble field to be with his Lord.
Bud was born on Oct. 31, 1928, in Fairview, the fourth child and only son of Charles and Ruby (Esler) Daniels. He lived and farmed in the Girard community, west of Sidney, most of his life. He attended East Lone Butte School and graduated from Sidney High School in 1947. Bud’s marriage to Laura Jean Sell of Ronan, in June 1949, was followed by service in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic from 1950-1952.
Born to the couple during their 33 years together were three daughters, Amy, Becky, and Rachel. Karen Nickens Stimpson became part of the family in 1971.
Bud and Laura farmed with his parents until 1960. In 1969, Bud and J. Harry Johnson formed J-D Farms, an innovative and efficient farming partnership which lasted 30 years, until they decided to “officially” retire from farming.
In 1986, Bud moved to Billings and married
Terry Carter Johnson. Although they later divorced, she remained close to the family and became his primary care giver during his last three months.
A lifelong devotion to improving the lives of rural Americans and keeping farmers on the land, which he valued so highly, lead him to countless areas of involvement and gained him the admiration of his peers. He participated in the three-year Kellogg Extension Program at MSU which enabled him to visit China in 1976. Bud’s interest in farming issues and programs was manifested through the Farmers Union organization at the state, national, and international levels. He held many positions throughout the years, including MIFU president, National FU vice president, and served on both the state and national FU Mutual Insurance Boards for many years. During his years of service and mentoring he founded the Rural Policy Institute, established a cooperative curriculum at MSU, and developed strong ties with farm groups in foreign countries, In 1999, Bud received the Meritorious Service Award for service to Farmers Union and to American Agriculture.
One of Dad’s passions was traveling, especially to visit family and friends wherever they might be in the world. He was always there to mentor us when we needed him with his words of wisdom and his soft spoken ways. It was an honor to be there for him through his courageous and gracious battle with cancer. He often spoke of the many blessings in his life; his family and friends gathered around, good conversations, great food, fine wine, cinnamon rolls and strawberries from the Farmers’ Market.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Lurine; and son, Michael Scott. Bud is survived by four daughters, Amy (Karl) Dorr of Great Falls, Becky (Sid) Rogerson of Roundup, Rachel (Clark) Marten of Columbus, Karen Stimpson of Mackenbach, Germany; and their mother, Laura Daniels of Billings; grandchildren, Allison (Greg) Melchert of Graham, Wash., Michael (Sarah) Petrik of Sidney, Sarah and Katie Dorr, Jessica and Sean Rogerson, Rudi, Jake, Abby, and Molly Marten; great grandchildren, Jonah and Sami Melchert, Skylar and Ethan Petrik, Terry Daniels and her children, LeAnn (Davis) Peterson, Nampa, Idaho, Jeff (Mary) Johnson, Lambert, Mitch (Maria) Johnson, Billings, Kim (Shelby) Johnson, Elveden, England; Terry Daniels’ grandchildren, Kendra Smith, Ashley, Zachary, Makenzie, Cameron and Austin Johnson; sisters, Eileen Inks, Slidell, La., Betty Arneson, Billings, Mary Zieske, Williston, N.D., Sharon Ille, Billings; aunts, Florence Conroy, Sidney, and Frances (Babe) Rowe, Kalispell; uncle, Ray Esler, Sacramento.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney. He will be buried at the Lone Butte cemetery in Girard with a lunch immediately following at the Girard Hall.
A memorial service will be held in at 1 p.m. Sat. Sept. 9, at Faith Chapel, 517 Shiloh Road in Billings.
Memorials can be sent to the hospice of your community, Trinity Lutheran Endowment Fund of Sidney, Stillwater Youth Center of Columbus, or the museum or charity of your choice. Fulkerson Funeral Rome of Sidney are in charge of the arrangements.
Leif A. Dreyer
Leif was born on the Red Rock Springs Ranch 25 miles west of Circle, on Aug. 20, 1919, to Lauritz and Inga Dreyer. He graduated from Circle High School in 1936, attended the University of Montana from 1936-38, and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1940 with a degree in accounting.
He worked for public accounting firms in Chicago and Portland, Ore., before enlisting in the Army Air Force on April 1, 1942. Assigned to the 90th Bombardment Troop, “the Jolly Rogers, ” he served in Hawaii, the Iron Range in Australia, and New Guinea in 1943-44. He was honorably discharged in October of 1945.
Upon returning to the U.S., he married
Caroline Espeland in Sidney on Oct. 22, 1944. He enjoyed traveling, especially the two trips he and Caroline took to Norway and Hawaii, and one to Paris. He worked for the IRS in Portland and in Billings for 28 years. He was a charter member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd and the Sons of Norway. Leif was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the loving arms of the God from whom he drew life, guidance and strength.
Leif is survived by his wife, Caroline; his sons, Larry (Kathy) Dreyer of Helena, Martin (Susan) Dreyer of Laurel, Ralph (Merrie) Dreyer of Dillon, Don Dreyer of Chesterfield, Va., and daughters: Carol (Mike) Gauthier of Missoula and Daveda (Bob) Holmberg of Circle Pines, Minn. Also surviving are his brothers, Ralph (Ruth) Dreyer of Glasgow and Elmo Dreyer of Circle; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Instead of flowers the family suggests memorials to: the Mission Ridge Ministry Fund at 3840 Rimrock Road; Big Sky Hospice at 123 S. 27; or the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Trust Fund or Christikon Bible Camp both located at 1108 24th St. West, Billings 59102-3810.
A memorial service for Leif will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m.
Agnes Fisher
HARDIN – Agnes Fisher, 101, of Hardin passed away Sept. 1, 2000, in the Heritage Acres Retirement Home.
She was born Feb. 27, 1899, at Greycliff, a daughter of Dominic and Mary Kent Stevens. She attended school at Greycliff and graduated from St. Vincent Academy at Helena with a degree in teaching.
Agnes married
Richard T. “Dick” Fisher in Miles City, on Feb. 9, 1918, and the couple had lived for the next 20 years on a ranch in the Lodge Grass area. Later in 1939, they purchased the Pine Ridge Ranch, now run by her grandson, Bill Fisher. Mr. R.T “Dick” Fisher died in 1958.
Agnes was active in church work. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Alter Society, charter member of the BHCo. Hospital Auxiliary and a member of the Hospital Memorial Chairman, member of the BHCo. Historical Society, charter member of the Montana State Cowbells and the BHCo. Cowbells, a member of the Montan Stock Growers and the BHCo stock growers of which she was a life member (in 1974) for outstanding work. Agnes also liked politics in which she was an active member of the Republican Party and a member of the Montana and BHCo. Republican Clubs. She received the National Republican Women’s Award for the State of Montana in 1964 at Louisville, Ky.
She was preceded in death by one son, Roger Fisher; and two sisters, Margaret Shaffer and Frances Stevens.
Survivors include one son, Richard ‘Bud” Fisher of Huntley; one grandson, Bill Fisher of Hardin; three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Hardin Fairview cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the BHCo. Historical Society Museum or the Heritage Acres Retirement Home.
Marie Frickle
HARDIN – Marie Frickle, 94, of Hardin, passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000 in the Heritage Acres Retirement Home.
She was born Dec. 31, 1905, in Kautz, Russia, a daughter of Conrad and Eva Fendle Fox. She came to the United States with her parents when she was five years old. The family settled in the Fromberg area and later to Laurel where she received her schooling.
Marie married
Henry Frickle Jr. in Hardin on Dec. 27, 1927, where the couple farmed. Mr. Frickle died in 1985.
She was a member of the E&R Church of Hardin.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ruth (John) Benzel of Hardin; three sons, Leroy (Barbara) Frickle and Leg (Cheri) Frickle both of Hardin and Edward (Edna) Frickle of Shephard; one brother, Emanuel Fox of Billings; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bob Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Hardin Fairview cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements.
