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Lorraine K. Bell
Lorraine K. Bell, 79, of Billings, passed away Saturday Nov. 24, 2001, at the St. Johns Lutheran Home after a long illness of Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born July 4, 1922, in Grand Forks County, N.D., the daughter of Roy and Nellie (Halvorson) Aasen. She was raised in Aneta, N.D., and later received a tea-cher’s degree from the State Normal School in Mayville. She married
LeRoy E. Jacobson on Feb. 15, 1943. The family lived in Park City and Billings. They were divorced in 1984.
Lorraine taught kindergarten at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd and fifteen years at the YMCA, where she was always well-known and highly thought of as Mrs. Jacobson.
She married
Robert H. Bell on April 19, 1997, in Billings. They continued to live in Billings and when she became ill, she began residing at St. Johns Lutheran Home in February of 1999.
Lorraine’s interests were her volunteer work at St. Johns Lutheran Home, her special interest and membership of the Messiah Lutheran Church and her red Park Avenue Buick
Survivors include her husband Robert; a brother Richard (Patty) Aasen of Aneta; three daughters, Mary (Larry) Staley of Billings, Karen (Gary) Weickum of Boise, Luanne Littleton of Lancaster, Texas; one son, Robert Jacobson of San Mateo, Calif.; one step-son, Gary (Linda) Bell of Edmond, Okla.; a step-daughter, Carol (Rick) Moslet of Billings; numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday Nov. 30, at the Messiah Lutheran Church, Rehberg and Colton. Interment will follow at Mountview cemetery. Memori-als may be made to the Ocee Johnson Memorial Chapel at St. Johns Lutheran Home or to the Messiah Church. Arrangements are by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Fred Spitzer
WOLF POINT – Fred Spitzer, 87, died June 10, 2001, at Faith Lutheran Home of natural causes.
Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday with services at 2 p.m. Friday, all at Clayton Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in the Greenwood cemetery.
Elsie B. Frasch
Elsie B. Frasch, age 82, passed away June 11, 2001, at the Western Manor Health Care Center.
Elsie was born on March 4, 1919, in Hebron, N.D., to Martin and Lydia Iszler. She was proceeded in death by her brothers, Edwin and Arthur Iszler. Elsie spent the majority of her life in Billings. At age 20, Elsie married
Edward T. Frasch in Billings. Elsie and Ed had two children, Shirley A. Siefken of Florida and Jimmie E. Frasch of Billings.
Elsie and her husband, Ed, spent the latter years of their life traveling the country in their RV. They have spent the majority of their retired years in Mission, Texas, and Helena.
Elsie leaves behind a legacy of grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well. Grandchildren include Jeffrey A. Troy, Renee J. Gackle and Scott J. Frasch. Her great-grandchildren include Andrew S. Frasch, Elisabeth R. Frasch, Makaila N. Troy and Samantha M. Gackle.
Elsie will be remembered most by her zest for life and her sense of humor. She spent a lot of her life traveling and fishing. Along the way, she and Ed met many friends. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends with cooking and decorating. Her Christmas trees were always a “masterpiece” and so was she – a one of a kind !
The entire family want to personally thank Western Manor for taking such wonderful and “special” care of our Elsie.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Greater Billings Chapter, Box 35200, Billings, MT 59107.
John A. Overby
PLENTYWOOD – Memorial services for John A. Overby will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Pastor David C. Curtright will officiate at Plentywood Lutheran Church. Cremation has taken place; private interment of cremated remains will be in Plentywood Memorial cemetery.
John, 86, died Monday afternoon, June 11, 2001, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood.
John was born at Plentywood Aug. 19, 1914, the son of George and Sigrid Overby. A lifelong farmer and rancher, he was raised on the family farm south of Plentywood, and lived there until retirement in 1979. He graduated from the Reitan elementary school near the farm, going to school early to start the fire – for the princely sum of 10 cents per month!
After he graduated from the eighth grade there, he worked on the family farm and attended a diesel mechanic’s program at Montana State College in Bozeman for a time. John was a gifted mechanic and welder who designed and built much of his own farm machinery. Back in the “old days” he played accordion for many barn and school dances throughout the area.
John married
Ella Juul at the Plentywood Lutheran Church Parsonage Nov. 25, 1936, beginning a life together that spanned more than 64 years until Ella’s death this January. In recent years, John devoted his life to caring for his beloved Ella, first at home, and for the last five years at Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home.
Baptized and confirmed in the Antelope Creek Lutheran Church, he was a member of Plentywood Lutheran Church. When the original church was demolished, John salvaged and preserved the bell and arranged for it to be reinstalled in front of the current church building several years ago. John served on the Board of the Federal Land Bank for over 20 years, was active in the Old Tractor Club and had served as its president. He was a 50-year member of the Plentywood Masonic Lodge and a member of the Shrine.
In the early 1950s, John became the first snowmobile dealer in the United States. He first imported the large Bombardier snow coaches made in Canada and later brought in the early machines that have evolved into today’s snowmobiles.
John is survived by three sons and their families: Gordon and his wife Marilyn; and Curt and his wife, Myrta, all of Plentywood; and Rick and his wife Kay, of Inchelium, Wash. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Erik, Kirk, Matt, Mitch and Steven Overby, Jonna Lynn Underwood, and Marie Wangerin and their families, including seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Magna Sondeno. John is also survived by two sisters, Gertrude Christiansen of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Dorothy Conger and her husband Ray, of Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood has charge of arrangements.
Adam Kalmbach Jr.
MILES CITY – Adam Kalmbach Jr., 87, formerly of Terry, died Monday, June 11, 2001, at Holy Rosary Extended Care.
Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, and funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, all at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Burial will follow in the family lot in Prairie County cemetery.
Lynn Eilefson
FRESNO, Calif. – Lynn Eilefson, 68, died May 25, 2001, in Fresno.
Lynn was born in Billings, on Nov. 26, 1932, and passed away May 25, 2001. He served in the Navy with the Merchant Marines and graduated from the University of Montana in 1957.
As a young man, Lynn loved to play the violin and also acquired a love for sports. Lynn and Bev moved to Fresno in 1972, where he served as the first executive director of the Bulldog Foundation and later as the athletic director at Cal State Fullerton and San Jose State University. He retired from Fresno State University on Aug. 31, 2000. Lynn was devoted not only to his Lord, but to his church, family and many friends.
Lynn is survived by his wife Bev; sons, Scott and wife Gloria, Kirk and wife Stacy; daughters, Laurie Price, Diana and husband Marvin, Sheri and husband Gerry; grandchildren, Kari, Clark, Tanya, Colin, Alex, Courtney, Taylor, Samantha and Kristin and those who called him “grandpa,” Austin and Alexis. Great-grandchildren are Arie, Chana, Emilee, Emma, Natalee and his little girl, Shoo Shoo.
He will live in our hearts forever.
Remembrances may be sent to California State University, Fresno, School of Education, 5005 N. Maple, ED-1, Fresno, CA 93740, or the Bulldog Foundation, 1510 E. Shaw, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93729-6237.
Anna Mae ‘Fritzie’ Clark
NEWPORT, Ore. – Anna Mae “Fritzie” Wyn Clark, 81, of Newport, formerly of Billings and Harlowton, Mont., died Thursday, July 12, 2001.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Perkins Funeral Home Chapel in Harlowton. Interment will follow in the Catholic cemetery of Harlowton.
Robert L. Bryan
Beloved father and grandfather, Robert L. Bryan, passed away at his home on June 12, 2001, in the loving presence of his family after a fight with cancer. The son of Evan and Charlotte (Hager) Bryan, Bob was born in Petersburg, Ind., on March 3, 1927.
In 1936, his family moved to Creve Coeur, Ill., where he grew up and attended school. He graduated from East Peoria High School in 1945 and was drafted into the Army after his graduation. He served with the occupation forces in France until his discharge in 1947.
Bob married
Marjorie Jane Flocken on June 8, 1951, in Peoria, Ill., and graduated from Bradley University in Peoria in 1952. He began his work career at Commercial Credit Corp. that same year. He then went to work for Appliance Buyers Credit Corp. (later Whirlpool Acceptance Corp.) in 1958.
He was offered the opportunity to be promoted to branch manager in 1966, which involved a move for him and his family to Billings. He traveled extensively throughout most of Montana and northern Wyoming, getting to know almost every turn of every highway.
Bob was promoted to regional vice president in 1983. He and Marjorie moved to Kansas City, where they made their home until Bob’s retirement in 1989. The two of them couldn’t wait to get back home to Montana, the state that they both loved so much.
Bob loved to travel and spend time outdoors. He was quite a gifted carpenter and general handyman. He often helped his children with home improvement projects. He especially loved to go fishing, spending many days and weekends fishing the reservoirs of Montana with his friends. Bob also loved to bake pies and cookies for his family and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Marjorie, in July of 2000, and his parents. He is survived by three daughters, Kristyn Bryan of Billings, Karin Gilroy and her husband Michael of Battle Ground, Wash., and Kimberly Shelton and her husband Steven of Billings; son Kevan Bryan and his wife Cynthia of Billings; and six grandchildren, Kiley, Lauren and Megan Shelton, and Keith, Gregory and Jennifer Bryan. His sister, Margaret and her husband Willard Rubin of West Peoria, Ill., and his brother, Evan Bryan and his wife Judy, of East Peoria, Ill., also survive.
As a father, grandfather, brother and friend, Bob will be greatly missed. We all love him so.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, at Michelotti, Sawyers, and Nordquist, 1001 Alderson Ave. Internment with military honors will follow at Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park.
Our family wishes to express our appreciation to the many wonderful caregivers at Big Sky Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations and memorials to be made in honor of Robert to Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, 59107, and Northern Rocky Cancer Center, 1041 N. 29th St., Billings, 59101.
David A. Thibault
BURLEY, Idaho — David A. Thibault, 47, of Burley, died Saturday, June 9, 2001, at his home.
A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, June 15, at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Miles City, Mont. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 14, in Idaho.
Engelina ‘Angie’ Froelich
Engelina “Angie” Froelich, 92, of Billings, passed away June 10, 2001, at the Deaconess Billings Clinic Hospital.
She was born May 28, 1909, in Lesterville, S.D., the daughter of William and Louise (Neuhardt) Mehrer. She has lived in Billings a number of years. Her only son preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Delores M. Froelich of Apple Valley, Minn.; three grandchildren, James S. Froelich of Minnetonka, Minn., JoAnn K. (Anders) Holm of Crosslake, N.D., and Janet A. (Patrick) Sheehan of West Palm Beach, Fla., and great grandchildren Leslie (Jim) Jerke of Minot, N.D., and Stockton J. Sheehan and Samantha R. Sheehan of West Palm Beach, Fla.
Graveside inurnment service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Terrace Gardens Mausoleum, 304 34th St. W. Smith West Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Jason Lee Kroll
Jason, our very special “Jaz Man,” age 17, went to be with the Lord June 9, 2001, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jason attended Billings Senior High his freshman year, then transferred to West High for his sophomore year. He later proudly received his GED while attending the “Montana National Guard Youth Challenge” in Dillon.
He had been employed as a roofer and worked for Sanchez Unloading Services before being employed by Incredible Auto as a driver.
Jason was born in Crow Agency, the son of Teena L. Brien of Billings and Darryl Kroll of Washington. Jason is survived by his two very close brothers, Joshua (Desiree), his nephew Issiah, and younger brother Jordan, all of Billings. His maternal grandparents are Leonard K. and Venita F. Brien of Ashland. His paternal grandparents are Art and June Bowls from Drummond. Also surviving are maternal uncles Leonard K. Brien, Jr. of Billings and Steven (Donna) Brien of Ashland, Teri (Roy) Noland, Billings; Gail (Jim) Gottlob, Billings; Mardi (Victor) Gibby, Big Timber; Lorraine Brien and Trudy Brien, both of Billings. Jason’s paternal aunts and uncles are A.J. (Sandra) Knoll, Drummond; Kathy (Jerry) Lamping, Helena, Jackie (Bill) Seavers, Spangle Wash.; Lari (Fran) Walter, Ault, Colo., Gail (Mike) Leeper, Drummond and numerous cousins that Jason held close to his heart.
Jason enjoyed spending time with family and friends whether it was fishing or camping at his favorite spot on the big horn river or just hanging out. Jaz Man loved listening to music and he always had time to lend an ear to all. He had a passion for sports and was quick to share his knowledge with his beloved brothers and cousins and friends. Jason was always the first to volunteer to help his family, community and friends for whatever the need may be. Jason we will miss your smile and gentle spirit. We have all learned so much about love and compassion from you. We will keep you always in our hearts. Jason we love you and will see you in heaven.
The family would like to thank everyone for their generous out pouring of love and support for Jason and his family during this time of sorrow.
Memorial services will be held at the Smith Funeral Chapel, 304 34th St. W., Billings, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, with reception to follow services.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to 635 1/2 Miles Ave., Billings, MT 59101, Attention Soaring Eagle Daycare and Retirement Center located in Ashland.
