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Lillian Hallene Toogood
Lillian Hallene Toogood, 84, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Billings.
She was born in Thebes, Mont., on June 16, 1927, to August and Eva Mary (Warden) Horning.
Lillian grew up in Roundup, Mont., and on August 7, 1947, Lillian married
Eldon David Toogood.
Throughout her life, Lillian waited tables at the Busy Bee Cafe in Roundup and sold Fuller Brush for many years in Roundup and Glendive, then moved to Miles City where she worked in the dietary department of Holy Rosary Hospital for five years and the dietary department of the Custer County Rest Home for 11 years. She also sold Avon for 25 years and made president’s club almost every year.
Lillian was active in the VFW, Moose Club and the Eagles Club in Miles City, Mont.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Eldon David Toogood; her parents, August Horning and Eva Palmer; two brothers, Nelson August Horning and Robert Amenzo Horning and sister, Edith May Groom.
She is survived by her children Edward (Janice) Manning of Minneapolis, MN; Linda (Ronn) Duty and Beverly (Joseph) Brown, all of Billings; and Crystal (Mark) Byrd of New Braunfels, TX; eight grandchildren, Tanya Manning Jirele, Jeff Manning, Lance Byrd, Shana Byrd Ceballos, Heather Brown Russell, Shane Brown, Krystal Duty Arneson and Linsay Duty, as well as eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Lillian loved to fish, dance, play cards, tell jokes and spend time with family.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary and Crematory in Billings. Burial will be in the Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park in Billings.
Ty Anderson and Carlie Ann Anderson
On April 8, 2012, the angels came and chose two very special people to carry home to heaven, Carlie Ann and Ty Anderson.
A gathering in celebration of their lives [for family, invited friends, and others who cannot attend the service on Saturday] will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, April 13, at Froid Lutheran Church. Pastor Clarice Beery will officiate at Memorial Services at 1:00 PM Saturday at the Froid High School, with interment of cremated remains in Kvile cemetery, just north of Froid. Afterward, all are invited to the Froid Community Center for refreshment and sharing.
Cremation will take place on Thursday. All are welcome to pay their respects and sign the book at Fulkerson Funeral Home in Plentywood until Saturday morning.
A precious cowgirl, Carlie, was born to Tony and Tiffani Anderson on May 20, 1993, and on October 11, 1995, a charming wrangler, Ty, joined the tribe. They enjoyed life to its fullest and never needed all the sparkle and glitz, just a piece of twine, spurs, and each other and they were off to the arena.
Carlie and Ty had a love for sports; active in volleyball, football, basketball, track, and golf. They were in band and choir and were long-time members of the Up-N-Atom 4-H club showing sheep, pigs, steers, heifers, dairy cattle, and even a goat. Both kids were awarded a NILE Merit Heifer which they were extremely proud of.
This love of animals ran deep in their veins as after graduating from Froid High School in 2011, Carlie found her niche at Miles City Community College where she was enrolled in the Equine program. Carlie hauled her horses from Miles City to home and referred to them as shuffling kids back and forth. Often called Mabel, Carlie was right by her dad’s side on every roundup and ride.
Ty transferred to Medicine Lake High School in 2011 where he was excited to be a member of an FFA chapter and was showing his first FFA steer this summer in Plentywood. Ty was proud of his roping skills which were seen during the summer brandings at the neighbors. Known as Wilber by his dad, Ty was Tony’s right-hand man, whether it was swathing, baling, stacking, he was always willing to get the job done without complaining.
Tiffani always instilled family traditions in her kids, whether it was family reunions or fishing trips, and made sure they were involved in the community and encouraged and supported them through all their extracurricular activities.
They were preceded in death by Grandpa Lonny Davidson and Grandma Carol Anderson. They were survived by their parents, Tony and Tiffani Anderson, sister Chelsie, and brother Jordan; Carlie’s special friend Bailey Berntson; Grandma Lauria Davidson; Grandpa Jim Anderson; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. They were very blessed to have a large family whom they loved dearly.
Theodore Edward "Ted" Matzen
Theodore Edward “Ted” Matzen, 92, of Miles City died Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Mr. Matzen was born in Miles City on Jan. 13, 1920, the son of Theodore B. and Josephine Pierce Matzen. He grew up and attended schools in Miles City and worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He then entered into the services, serving in the United States Army from 1942 to 1944. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Miles City.
In 1955, Mr. Matzen married
Mary Wiechard and to this union, four children were born. Mr. Matzen worked for Tomalino’s Radio and T.V. until the mid 1970s when he opened his own business called Ted’s TV Service. He retired in 1982.
Mr. Matzen loved to walk the Yellowstone River, hunting agates and fishing and meeting with his group of friends for morning coffee. He was an avid reader and enjoyed collecting books, especially those related to his beloved Miles City.
He was hard working and a problem solver. He built the family home and was always busy taking care of what needed to be done. Mr. Matzen was a kind man who will always be remembered for his kind works and easy going personality.
His survivors include two sons: Ted (Irene) Matzen of Billings and Bill (Jackie) Matzen of Miles City; two daughters: Connie (Thomas) McDonald of Billings and Lora Matzen of Florence, Ariz.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 13, 2012, from noon to 2 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home followed by a military graveside service at 2 p.m. at the Eastern Montana State Veterans cemetery with full military honors.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Mary Cordelia Pettibone Gregg
Mary Cordelia Pettibone Gregg died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Garfield County Health Center in Jordan.
She was born in Maysdorf, Wyo., on Nov. 26, 1921, to William J. and Gertrude Thrush Pettibone. She lived in Wyoming and Montana all of her 90 years of life.
She married
Forrest R. Gregg in Broadus on April 7, 1944. She died at approximately 7 p.m. on her 68th wedding anniversary. She had been in the hospital in Billings for the past 11 days and was surrounded by her family. She wanted to “go home” and see “familiar faces, ” so she went in the ambulance back to the rest home in Jordan where she had resided for the past 14 months. She died about two hours after her arrival.
Mr. and Mrs. Gregg bought a ranch and moved from Gillette, Wyo., to the Jordan area in 1959 with their family. They resided at the family ranch north of Ingomar until Mrs. Gregg moved from the ranch to Melstone in 2001. She was an active member of the Montana CowBelles in Jordan.
When her children were of high school age she moved to Jordan and worked at local cafes and the high school dormitory until they all graduated. Then she returned to the ranch. She liked gardening, knitting, crocheting, baking and traveling. She also enjoyed teaching her granddaughters how to bake bread and embroidery as well as play cribbage with grandchildren.
She is survived by two sons, James Gregg of Melstone and Robert (Jacque) Gregg of Jordan; one daughter, Jane (Frank) Nelson of Miles City; 10 grandchildren, Jo Dee (Jake) Nelson Ridl of Dickinson, N.D., Callie (Cody) Clark of Worden, Cleve (Melanie) Gregg of Billings, Jimi Lou (Fred III) Scheid of Bloomington, Minn., Cindy Gregg Kotschegarow of Hutchinson, Kan., Deana (Pat) Sinclair of Glasgow, Darci (Curt) Wiley of Miles City, Devin Gregg of Jordan, DaLauna (Clint) Potts of Sand Springs and Danielle Gregg of Jordan; and 15 great-grandchildren, Andrew and Nicholas Ridl, Aimee (Jason) Gregg Stark, Alex Moyer, Riley and Lynze Kotschegarow, Caleb Gregg, Cahill and Colt Clark, Forrest and Claire Potts, Jayde and Lincoln Wiley, and Shane and Logan Sinclair.
She also is survived by one sister, Doris Jones of Miles City; two special foster grandchildren, Erika and John Cremer of Jordan; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Gregg in April of 1976; by her parents, William and Gertrude Pettibone; two brothers, Walter and John Ivan Pettibone; and three sisters, Dora Pettibone (infant), Alice Pettibone and Betsy Ann Williams.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan, MT. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 11:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan, MT. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Garfield County Nursing Home. Burial will follow in the Pioneer cemetery in Jordan.
Jerald Lee Nordhus
Jerald Lee Nordhus, 53, of Jordan died unexpectedly on Monday, April 9, 2012.
Mr. Nordhus, known to all as JR, was born April 24, 1958, in Rochester, Minn., to Charolette and Jerald Nordhus Sr. The family moved to Montana when Mr. Nordhus was a child, where he delighted in long hours spent along the Blackfoot River in Missoula. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing, passions he maintained throughout his life.
Mr. Nordhus was the oldest of three siblings, the late Greg Nordhus, sister Allison Nordhus, and Randy Nordhus. He grew up in a warm, loving family, and graduated from Sentinel High School in Missoula. Upon graduation, he joined the Marine Corps, proudly serving a four-year term.
He was married
to Mary Martin in April of 1986 and, prior to the couple’s divorce, had three sons, Nicholas Nordhus, 25; Jacob Nordhus, 23; and Tanner Nordhus, 18, who were each a source of joy to him.
He met the love of his life, Christine Migneault Nordhus, in 2006, and the couple wed on Aug. 29, 2008, happily interweaving their two families together. Her two children, Travis and Tyler, and daughter-in-law Toni, affectionately referred to Mr. Nordhus as “Pops.” The couple lived for a short time in Missoula before relocating to Jordan.
Mr. Nordhus possessed a number of skills, and during his adult life was a cabinet maker, a ranch hand, and worked for Smurfitt-Stone Container Group for 16 years. He was the company’s lead maintenance man.
He is described as generous, funny, sympathetic, energetic, empathetic, as well as handsome and giving. A legendary prankster with a mischievous twinkle in his blue eyes, he was known for playing tricks on friends and family members alike, and wasn’t shy about “dropping his drawers.” He was rarely without a smile.
His favorite time of the year was hunting season. He was especially proud of his 11-point bull elk, which was one of many elk he slayed. He also hunted deer and antelope, and fished passionately along the Blackfoot River, and in Fort Peck Lake, where he reeled in countless Northerns and Walleyes. He also enjoyed bird hunting, and his favorite hunting companions were his brothers, Randy, Greg and Kyle. His most recent fishing trip took place less than two weeks before his death.
Mr. Nordhus also loved taking his children hunting and teaching them what he knew, cherishing time spent with each while passing along skills developed during a lifetime in the wilderness. He also delighted in dressing up as Santa for family, friends and neighbors, and took great pride in wife Christine’s jewelry-making talents. He often wrote his wife quirky, sweet love poems. In his spare time, when not enjoying the outdoors, he was a creator of unique handmade birdhouses into which he incorporated elements of everyday life. He was a fan of Words With Friends, the Montana Grizzlies and The Rolling Stones.
Along with his wife, Christine, he is survived by his mother, Charolette; his children, Nicholas, Jacob and Tanner Nordhus as well as Travis and Tyler Migneault, and Migneault’s wife, Toni.
He also is survived by sister, Allison Nordhus; brother, Randy Nordhus; and cousins, Pam and Kyle, as well as a list of countless others who will miss him dearly.
He was predeceased by his father, Jerald Nordhus Sr., and brother, Greg Nordhus.
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Nordhus will be Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Jordan with full military honors, with another to follow in Missoula, with a date to be announced.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of the arrangements.
Donations in Mr. Nordhaus’ name may be made to the Jordan Fire Hall in Jordan.
Cole John Mickelson
Cole John Mickelson was born Jan. 20, 1987, in Missoula to his parents, Mary Jo Ridgeway and Jim Mickelson. He was residing in Missoula at the time of his death.
After a long battle with schizophrenia, he chose to end his life while at his mother and step-father’s home over spring break. Mr. Mickelson was attending the University of Montana majoring in literature after having graduated with high honors from Miles Community College. He graduated from Sentinel High School in Missoula.
After being diagnosed with schizophrenia, he fought very hard to keep the voices at bay and keep his mind his own. Being a person suffering from mental illness, he battled loneliness and isolation. Although he knew we were always there to help, love and support him, the war going on with the demons pursuing and torturing him every day of his life became overwhelming. We understand, Coley. Please know we love you.
Mr. Mickelson had a beautiful mind and was so gentle with others. He loved to think about and discuss issues involving the environment, politics, history, religion and philosophy. He loved music, reading, the outdoors, fishing, hunting and video games. And he loved his family very much as they did him.
His survivors include his mother and step-father, Mary Jo Ridgeway and Gary Day; his father and step-mother, Jim Mickelson and Mindy Carver; his brothers and sisters, Adam and Jenn Mickelson, Justin Day and Catharine Houstoun; his grandparents, Kay and Larry Mickelson and Dennis and Alice Carver, and Alva Day; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his beloved grandparents, John and Emma Ridgeway; and his aunt, Susan Ridgeway.
Rather than a memorial, the family urges all who read this to keep their hearts and minds open to those with mental illness and to be good and gentle and gracious with others. Mr. Mickelson would want it that way.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will be in The Stanford cemetery in Stanford.
Glenn Robert Hutchinson
Glenn Robert Hutchinson, 82, of Wibaux, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 8, 2012, at his ranch north of Wibaux.
Mr. Hutchinson was born on Sept. 6, 1929, in Glendive, a son of Clarence Lee “CL” and Hildur “Johnnie” Johnson Hutchinson. He grew up on the family ranch in the Lufboro community in the northwestern part of Wibaux County. He attended country school and graduated from Dawson County High School in Glendive in 1947.
Following graduation, Mr. Hutchinson returned to the ranch where he was in partnership with his father, until his father died in 1958.
He and his wife, Bonnie, raised commercial cattle and horses.
While attending a dance in Wibaux, Mr. Hutchinson met Bonita “Bonnie” Smith. The two were married
on June 15, 1957, in Sentinel Butte, N.D. They made their home on the Hutchinson Ranch where they raised their five children.
Mr. Hutchinson was active in rodeo. He was instrumental in the forming of the Wibaux Saddle Club. Throughout his life he participated in team roping from 1959 until 2006. Mr. Hutchinson was also a pickup man for Bob Aber in many of the rodeos he produced in the area.
Outside of the rodeo arena and away from the ranch, Mr. Hutchingon was active in the Wibaux community. He served one term as a County Commissioner and served 20-plus years on the County Tax Appeal Board.
In 2010, Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson were awarded the “Cowboy and Cowgirl Heritage Award” from the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame in appreciation for preserving the Western Heritage way of life.
Approximately three years ago Mr. Hutchingon looked back on his life and commented about four things that came to mind. He said, “You’ve had a good life if you’ve had a good horse, a good wife and a good cow dog. Well I’ve had quite a few good horses and a good woman, but never had a good cow dog, so two out of three isn’t all that bad.” Secondly, “You never want the neighbors saying his fences were down.” Thirdly, “I never rode dink horses, not that I didn’t own some, but they never stayed long.” And lastly, “He may never been the best businessman or rancher, but he was a cowboy’s cowboy.”
Mr. Hutchingon was truly a cowboy’s cowboy. On Sunday morning, April 8, 2012, he was doing what he enjoyed in life, being with his children and feeding his cattle when he died.
His survivors include his children: Jay Dee “JD” (Heidi) Hutchinson of Wibaux, Lee (Patti) Hutchinson of Lovell, Wyo., Beverley Hutchinson of Miles City and Darlene (Wayne) Grasdock of Galesferry, CT; his five grandchildren: Tyler and Shae Hutchinson, Cassie and Kris Hutchinson, and Alexis Grasdock; and his brother, Clarence Keith Hutchinson of Sheridan, Wyo.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence and Hildur; his wife: Bonnie; two daughters: Linda Rae Hutchinson in 1960 and Connie Lynn Hutchinson in 1980; his sister, Joyce Hutchinson; and one sister-in-law, Diane Hutchinson.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2012, in the United Methodist Church in Wibaux. Funeral Services for Mr. Hutchinson will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012, in the Wibaux County High School Gymnasium in Wibaux. Interment will be at a later date in the Wibaux cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker.
Loren Bertis Hougardy
Loren Bertis Hougardy, 82, of Jordan died Friday, April 6, 2012.
He was born Oct. 3, 1929, to Herbert C. and Beulah C. Leslie Hougardy on the family ranch west of Roundup.
Mr. Hougardy graduated from Roundup High School and attended Montana State University in Bozeman where he was a ROTC member and played saxophone in the Bobcat band.
On Dec. 16, 1951, he and Doris L. Bell were married
and this union was blessed with six children.
Mr. Hougardy lived and worked on the Hougardy Ranch for most of his life, later adding to it his own farmland in Hay Basin. In 2003 he moved with son Mark to Jordan to begin a new farm/ranch venture.
He was an active member of the community of Roundup where he was chairman of the Roundup Memorial Hospital Board; a board member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Roundup, which he helped build; and a Roundup School District board member. Mr. Hougardy helped establish the Mussellshell County Weed Board and served as the supervisor of both Musselshell and Golden Valley counties. He was involved in all of his children’s adventures including being a 4-H club leader and spending numerous hours waiting for various team and band buses to arrive back at Roundup High School after games and school trips. After moving to Jordan he became a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Mr. Hougardy’s Christian faith was lived out in his love for his wife of 60 years, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His chosen vocation of farmer/rancher was more joy than work for him each day. Nothing made him happier than a spring rain, the sight of a newborn calf or the smell of newly plowed soil.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Doris of Miles City; sons, John (Barbara) of Broadview and Mark (Teresa) of Jordan; daughters, Edith (Steve) Berkram of Cut Bank, Eileen (Andy) Wright of Ballentine, Anette Bovee of Michigan and Alice (Leif) Ronning of Miles City; brothers, Harold (Leona) Hougardy and Robert (Barbra) Hougardy of California and Dale (Beverly) Hougardy of Washington.
He cherished and was loved by 13 grandchildren, Kasey, Scott and Michelle Hougardy, Rachel Burlison, Aaron Berkram, Brian Wise, Dane and Joshua Haight, Matthew Hougardy and Amanda Johnson; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hougardy was preceded in death by his parents, Herb and Beulah Hougardy; infant twin sisters, Dora and Doris; and grandson, Loyd Wise.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 13, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will be in the Neudorfer cemetery near Rock Springs.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Miles City.
