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William C. Griebel

William C. Griebel, 65, of Billings, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 3, 2001, of cancer.

Memorial will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at St. Johns Lutheran Home, Alberta Bair Council Room, Wing Five. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice or to St. Johns Lutheran Home.

Arrangements were by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.

Viola Hall

PLENTYWOOD — Vi Hall, 77, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Plentywood Memorial cemetery. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood is in charge.

Marimavis ‘Boots’ (McCartney) Merry

CIRCLE — Marimavis “Boots” Merry, age 67, of Circle, went lovingly to the Lord on Saturday, March 31, 2001, at her home, her brave battle with cancer finally over.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 6, at the Evangelical Church of North America in Circle, with Pastor Scott Anderson officiating. Visitations may be made at the Clayton Memorial Chapel in Circle from 2 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 5. Interment will be in the Riverview cemetery in Circle.

Clayton Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point, with whom Boots had worked for the past 20 years, is entrusted with the arrangements.

Boots was born on Oct. 22, 1933, in Lewistown, the daughter of Orville Charles and Meda (Buck) McCartney. Boots attended first through third grades in Billings while her mother was in college, grades four through eight in one-room school houses where her mother taught and high school in Lewistown.

Boots was a very active young lady in her youth. She enjoyed dancing, singing and riding horses. She even at one time had aspirations of becoming a professional bronc rider. As life moved on, she enjoyed motorcycle trips on the Harley, agate hunting, square dancing, quilting, rodeos, her pets and making doll clothes for all the undressed dolls she found. One of her goals in life was to make sure that each one of her children could play pinochle. There were numerous nights of play that also included friends and grandchildren.

Although Boots had been married before, in the year 1968, she met the love of her life. On June 6, 1970, she married Kenneth Merry in Sidney. They were happily married for 30 years.

She is survived by her loving husband Kenny of Circle; her brother Charles (Anita) McCartney, Jr. of Hamilton; her sister, Pat (Terrence) Montgomery of Billings; her children, Lucinda Bussey of Lewistown, James (Dorothy) Bussey of Corydon, Ind., Mavis Border (Derek Jack) of Palo Alto, Calif., J. Frank (Lori) Border of Billings, Nanette (Brian) Slater of Miles City, Tom Border of Fresno, Calif., Charla Border of Billings, Shayne (Paula) Merry of Billings; six grandsons; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; two nephews; one niece; and numerous aunts and uncles. Boots was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be made to the Montana Hope Project, Home on the Range, or the charity of your choice.

“Mom Merry” will be missed by all her “kids,” family and friends whether they are young or old, near or far.

Robert A. Youngberg

CLYDE PARK — Robert A. “Bob” Youngberg, 70, of Clyde Park, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at the Livingston Memorial Hospital, after a long illness.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 5, and 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 6, at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home in Livingston. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, at American Lutheran Church in Livingston. Burial will be in Park View Gardens.

Florence Helen Bartlett

Florence Helen Bartlett, age 90, passed into Heaven on April 3, 2001. Florence was born in the family home in Havana, N.D., on Nov. 29, 1910, to Florence and Earl Palmerlee.

Florence attended grammar and high schools in Havana and then North Dakota State Teachers College at Fargo, graduating in 1934. Following graduation, Florence taught home economics at the North Dakota State Training School for Girls in Mandan, N.D.

Florence met and married George H. Bartlett in June of 1936. Florence and George resided in Bismarck until 1945, when the family moved to Billings.

Florence was a 50-year member of the Friendship Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, where she held several offices, including chaplain, Bible bearer and sentinel. She was also a member of Electa Club. Florence was the mother advisor of the Jewel Assembly of Rainbow for Girls from 1953 through 1956 and honored as a recipient of The Grand Cross of Colors.

Florence enjoyed and was active in Home Demonstration Club, Bridge Club, Billings Historical Society, many forms of crafts and especially active in Mayflower Congregational Church activities. Florence was also an excellent seamstress.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; her husband George; her daughter, Beryl Samel; and great-grandchildren Holli Heath and Jeremy Buck.

Florence is survived by her two sons, George E. Bartlett of Newton, Ala. (wife Ramona) and William H. Bartlett of Billings (wife Kay); sister Ellen Jones of Indiana; nine grandchildren, Rodney, Gregory and Brian Samel, Robert and George Bartlett, and Teri Buck, Traci Heath, Tami Furstenberg and Trudi Duffy; and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at the Mayflower Congregational Church at Poly Drive and Rehberg Lane. Arrangements by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.

Hilda Kuntz

Hilda Kuntz passed from this earth to her heavenly home on April 2, 2001 from complications of Parkinson’s disease at Deaconess Billings Hospital. Hilda was 84 years of age.

She was born on Aug. 30, 1916, in Stark County, N.D. At the age of 32, Hilda was introduced to Walter Kuntz of Billings and on Jan. 22, 1949, they were married at the First Baptist Church of Miles City. She taught in children’s church and Sunday School and worked in several different youth activities through the years. Many wonderful memories were made of singing around the piano with Mom. Mother’s love for the Lord was never in question throughout her life.

She is survived by one son, Dellon Dean Kuntz of Billings; a stepson, Donald Walter Kuntz and wife Bonnie; stepdaughter Mary Ann Taylor and husband Lee of Fargo, N.D.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and five sisters.

The family wishes to thank all the many wonderful “care givers” for the last several years, from Aspen Meadows, Grand Park and Valley Nursing home to Deaconess Hospital. You people were special to her. Memorials should be directed to Big Sky Bible College or Valley Bible Church Building Fund. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday April 7, at Smith West Chapel at 304 34th Street West in Billings. Interment will be at Mountview cemetery.

Anne L. Christensen

PLENTYWOOD – Anne L. Christensen, 78, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, at Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Plentywood Lutheran Church with burial in the Ebenezer cemetery, east of Antelope. Fulkerson Funeral Home is in charge.

Steve Dewell

JOLIET – Steve Dewell, 43, of Joliet, passed away as the result of an automobile accident on Nov. 5, 2001. He was born Dec. 21, 1957, in Melbourne, Fla., to Margaret (Ward) and Norman Dewell. Steve grew up in Florida until the age of 14, when his parents returned to their birthplace, Joliet.

Steve graduated from Joliet High School in 1976. He worked in Billings as an emergency medical technician, and went on to receive his paramedic certification in 1979 in Ellensburg, Wash. He worked as a paramedic in Portland, Ore. He returned to Montana and became very actively involved in and dedicated to Emergency Medical Services throughout the state. He was instrumental in establishing and maintaining the Carbon County Search and Rescue for many years. He was currently employed at Cenex Refinery in Laurel.

Steve married Barbara Myers on Aug. 3, 1985 in Joliet. Steve and Barb have three children: Zachary Lee, 14; Amanda Jean, 12; Danielle Jean, 6.

Steve is survived by his wife, children, parents and maternal grandmother, Rose Ward, all of Joliet. Other survivors include his five brothers and sisters, Valerie and Bob Grammens, Kyle and Kristin of Sheridan, Wyo.; Beverly and Ken Kahn, Jeremy Dewell, Elizabeth and Matthew Kahn of Columbia Falls; Major Russell and Gerlinde Dewell, Reece, Emily, Rachell, Eric and Reagan of Bend, Ore.; Kathleen Dewell and Steve Sevilla of Missoula; Christopher and Joy Dewell, Elijah of Bozeman. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Steve thoroughly loved his years in EMS, but chose to give it up to raise his family in Joliet where he was involved with Joliet Ambulance, Fire Department and Carbon County Search and Rescue. Steve spent every free moment enjoying the great outdoors with his wife and children, family and friends too numerous to mention. Steve’s passing has left a great void in our lives. “May large boulders never block your path, Admiral Rosebud!”

A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Joliet. Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the church. Inurnment will be held at the Joliet cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Dewell Children’s Memorial Fund, Bank of Joliet, Box 400, Joliet, MT 59041. Smith Funeral Chapels of Laurel is in charge of cremation and services.

Ron Harper

SIDNEY – Ron Harper, 57, of Sidney, died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, at Deaconess Billings Clinic in Billings. With great strength and dignity, he fought a lung and heart disease in a private way. He was surrounded by his loving daughters and family.

Ron was born March 28, 1944, in Sidney, the son of Vergie and ElRay Harper. He received his education in the Sidney Public Schools where he played on the state championship basketball teams and set records for many track events. Ron graduated from the University of Montana with a business degree in 1967. While attending UM, Ron played basketball for the Grizzlies.

In 1966, Ron married Roberta “Bobbie” Hall and moved to Washington state and worked for the Seattle First National Bank in Seattle, Yakima and Sunnyside. In 1973, Ron, Bobbie, Stephanie and Jennifer returned to Sidney and were later joined by Aimee, Sara and Trisha. Ron worked at the Sidney National Bank and later sold real estate and prepared property appraisals. A special place in his heart was the family farm, “throwin’ bales” and feeding cattle.

Dad enjoyed following us to our numerous basketball games and swim meets. What we remember most is the quiet wisdom instilled after games and his graceful lessons of welcoming people with a strong handshake. He taught us how to respect others and to always do our best. Dad enjoyed time and laughter with his family around a table filled with “good eats.” He was genuinely interested in our lives and frequently asked “what’s goin’ on today.”

He will be remembered for always making sure that we had a full tank of gas. Dad was especially proud of his two grandsons, Marcus and Alec. Together they shared an interest in combines and tractors. The boys were always excited to see Grampa Ron’s blue pick-up. We will always miss his patience and his presence.

Ron is survived by his former wife Bobbie and five daughters, Stephanie and her husband Greg Watson of Lake Oswego, Ore., Jennifer and her husband Willie Lovegren of Sidney, Aimee and her husband Kevin Avison of Charlo, Mont., and Sara and Trisha, both of Billings; two grandchildren, Marcus and Alec Lovegren; parents, Vergie and ElRay of Sidney; his brother Bill and wife Karolyn Harper of Sidney and their daughters, Melissa and her husband Brett Lapham of Sidney, and Erin and her husband Bryan Grummett of Billings; his brother Joe and his wife Anita Harper of Anaconda; his sister Jann and her husband Ed Leppien of Great Falls, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Family Memorial was held Friday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Fulkerson Funeral Home in Sidney. Funeral service will be Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. at Lonsdale United Methodist Church in Sidney with interment in Sidney cemetery. Those wishing to celebrate his life should feel free to donate to a charity of their choice.

Margaret M. Jones

BOULDER, Colo. – Margaret M. Jones passed away Nov. 6, 2001, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Boulder. She was born June 12, 1913, in Ryegate, Mont., to J.C. and Catherine Warner Burke. At a young age she and her family moved to Ismay, Mont., where she attended school and won many awards playing girls’ basketball.

She married Verne W. Jones of Knowlton in Billings in 1934. She and her husband moved to Boulder in 1992 to be near their family. She was a member of Mesa Church in Boulder, active in women’s work at the First Presbyterian Church of Miles City, Mont., and was its first deaconess; the Milwaukee Women’s Club; and Good Sams RV Club. She was a very good bowler, enjoyed crafts, dancing and their many friends. Of late she was an avid fan of the Broncos and the Rockies.

Survivors include her husband, Verne; a daughter, LaVerne and her husband, Elwin Hebner, all of Boulder; two grandsons, Phillip Hebner and his wife, Aleta of Superior, Colo.; and Jack Hebner and his fiance, Cheryl Haas of Broomfield, Colo.; and three great grandchildren; a brother, Jack Burke and his wife, Alma of Seattle; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Kirkpatrick, in 1993.

A memorial service will be held at the Good Samaritan Residences in Boulder on Saturday, Nov 10. Services will also be in Miles City with burial at the Knowlton Community cemetery at a later date. Memorials have been established to the First Presbyterian Church of Miles City or the Longs Peak Council Boy Scout of America, Box 1166, Greeley, CO 80632.

James Andrew Kastelitz

MISSOULA – Jim Kastelitz, 56, of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, at St. Patrick’s Hospital due to heart failure.

Jim was born on April 11, 1945, in Billings to John and Rose “Mamie” (Salono) Kastelitz of Red Lodge. He was raised in Red Lodge where he attended St. Agnes Catholic School through the eighth grade. He graduated from Red Lodge High School in 1963. He then left for Missoula, where he attended the University of Montana, beginning a lifelong passion for the city and the university. Jim played freshman basketball for the 1963-64 Golden Cubs and was active member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

After graduating with a BS in business administration in 1967, he moved to Everett, Wash., to work for GTE. There he met his wife Annette of Pelican Rapids, Minn. The two were married July 26, 1969, in Red Lodge and resided for the next eight years in Washington, where both of their sons were born.

In 1977, the family returned to Jim’s beloved Montana, placing roots in Billings for the next 13 years. While in Billings, Jim was co-owner of Tri-Jack Manufacturing and was deeply involved in the community. He was a member of the Elks Club, Rotary Club and Knights of Columbus. He also spent countless hours coaching his sons in baseball, basketball and football.

In 1990, after a short stay in Helena, Jim and the family settled in Missoula and made the city their home. While in Missoula, Jim worked as a directory advertising consultant for Qwest Dex. Once again, he became heavily involved in the community. He was an avid Grizzly fan and an active member of the Grizzly Athletic Association, where he served several terms on the Missoula GAA Board of Directors; he was a member of the GAA Associates State Board of Directors and the National Board of Advisors for Grizzly Athletics.

He was also a member of Sentinel Kiwanis, the Missoula Country Club and the Worden’s Market morning coffee group. Many an evening he could be found on the golf course, running up the Rattlesnake, visiting with friends at the Stocks or taking long walks with his wife through their neighborhood. After their sons left home, Jim and Annette spent their time together enjoying their many friends and relatives. They also loved traveling to spend time with their sons and daughters-in-law.

Survivors include his wife, Annette of Missoula; son Greg and his wife Wendy Kastelitz of Beaverton, Ore., son Scott and his wife Kelly Kastelitz of Kirkland, Wash.; father John Kastelitz of Red Lodge; brother Tom and his wife Rosina Kastelitz of Red Lodge and their children Brad, Kyle and Rhett; and an amazing cadre of friends and family.

Vigil Service will be held at Garden City Funeral Home Friday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Mass of Resurrection will be held at Christ the King Catholic Parish Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10:30 a.m. Internment will be Tuesday. Nov. 13, in Red Lodge at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow at St. Agnes Catholic Church.

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