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Paul Losing
Paul Ludwig Losing, 73, of the Baker area, died Saturday, May 13, 2006, at his home of over 70 years, on the family farm.
He was born Feb. 9, 1933, to John H. and Pauline Bechtold Losing on the family farm six miles west of Baker. He grew up helping on the farm while attending the Tonquin Country School.
He later met Erna Burkle and the two were married on June 17, 1952, in Plevna. The couple made their home on a farm southeast of Willard for two years before returning to the Losing family farm west of Baker. It was there that they raised their family of five children and had remained ever since.
Mr. Losing truly loved his family and looked forward to holidays and family gatherings.
He enjoyed farming and ranching and always made sure that his children took part. Mr. Losing was very versatile and maintained and repaired his own equipment and overhauled his engines. It was not uncommon in the winter to find a tractor engine all apart in his shop, only to be repaired and put back together in time for the spring work. He could also weld, do dirt working and numerous other things that are needed to keep a farming/ranching operation going. He did find the time to go to town and have coffee with his friends and once in awhile he would get a little fishing in, too. On the cold winter nights he enjoyed reading and after he was confined to his wheelchair he’d read to pass the time away. During these last years, he also became closer to the Lord and supported ministries that spread the word.
His survivors include his loving wife, Erna; two sons, Larry (Norma) Losing of Baker and Dennis Losing of Williston, N.D.; three daughters, Karen Losing of Miles City, Doreen (Rick) Bernier of Cole Harbor, N.D., and Maxine (Dave) Haverkamp of Sidney; a sister, Jeanette Burkle of Baker; and 11 grandchildren, Eric, Kevin, Neil, and Christa Losing, Donna and Terry Losing and Jessica Dobbins, Quinten Bernier, and Scot, Meghan and Rachel Haverkamp.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents; and his brothers, Albert and Ivan Losing.

Albert Siegle
Albert John Siegle, 78, of Terry died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at the Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born on Easter morning, April 8, 1928, near Marsh to Lydia Schock Siegle. His father, John McCormick Siegle, had died 11 days before his birth. His mother later married Gottlieb Lassle.
Mr. Siegle grew up on the family farm on Bad Route between Fallon and Glendive. He attended school through eighth grade and was confirmed at the area Trinity Lutheran Church. He worked on the family farm, at R.L. Robins Farmers’ Union, the Glendive railroad roundhouse, Colgate Sectrum, and Holmes Construction prior to joining the Army in 1950.
He was trained and served as a medic in the Army. Mr. Siegle was assigned to the Russian Border Patrol in Germany. While in the Army he also served as a German translator for the United States Army hockey team. He divided his time between serving on the Russian border and traveling with the Army hockey team, who played against hockey teams throughout Europe.
While on leave from the Army, he married Lorraine Helen Jones at Terry on May 22, 1951. Following his discharge from the Army in 1952, he worked as a mechanic at the Ford (1952-1956) and Turnbull’s Chevrolet (1956-1958) garages in Terry.
He leased a small farm west of Terry for a number of years. In addition to raising sheep and a few cows, he drove school bus north of Terry (1965-1975) and was a contracted mail carrier for a mail route from Fallon through Marsh (1958-1972). He also spent several years working as a butcher at Reynold’s Market in Terry.
He later worked for Pine Hills School, State of Montana Department of Family Services in Miles City for over 10 years. Following his retirement from Pine Hills, he ran a small agate and jewelry shop from his home in Terry.
Mr. Siegle enjoyed picking agates, hunting and fishing. In his later years he enjoyed visiting with friends and playing cards at the Terry Senior Citizens Center. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Fallon, where he served as treasurer and elder for many years. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion, a member of the Prairie County Council on the Aging, and a former member of the Prairie County Museum Board.
His survivors include one son, Delbert Siegle, and his wife, Betsy, of Mansfield, Conn.; one daughter, Debra Siegle of Miles City; and seven brothers, Erwin Lassle of Glendive, Harold Lassle of San Ramon, Calif., Marvin Lassle of Cresent City, Calif., Clarence Lassle of Billings, Donald Lassle of Lyma, Wyo., Eldon Lassle of Pinehurst, Idaho, and Raymond Lassle of Makoti, N.D.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sisters, Elnora Victoria Siegle and Esther Caroline (Lassle) Smith; three brothers, Edward Walter Lassle, David August Lassle and Robert Lee Lassle; and two infant siblings.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Fallon. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in the Marsh cemetery in Marsh.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry is in charge of arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Prairie County Museum or the Terry Senior Citizens Center.

"Chappy" C.B. Nightingale
Born Carlyle Bernard Nightingale on May 1, 1924, on the family farm outside of Halstead, Kan., to Ben and Ella (Decker) Nightingale.
Chappy was the oldest of eight children, Harvey Nightingale (Seattle), Wilbur Nightingale (deceased of Halstead), Vivian Rundell (Salina, Kan.), Della Mae Walker (Naperville, Ill.), Joan Cohen (Phoenix), Bob Nightingale (Corcoran, Calif.), and John Nightingale (Halstead).
Chappy died Aug. 11, 2006, at his home surrounded by his daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae (George). He is survived by his daughters, Carlene Nightingale (Ernest Ross) of Cardiff by the Sea, Calif., Thana (Doug) Fischer of Billings, Christine Nightingale (Merle Froslie) of Billings; and grandchildren, Kate and Carly Fischer and Tammy and Carl Froslie.
Raised in a Mennonite farm family, hard work in the wheat fields of Kansas prepared him for his service as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne from 1943 to 1945. He served with Eisenhower’s Honor Guard in Berlin and later at the Allied Command Headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. He took advantage of the GI bill to attend Kansas State University and earned a degree in geology, becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. Chappy served as a role model for his siblings, encouraging them to continuing education and leading lives of service to others.
Chappy and Ella Mae were married Oct. 27, 1950. A job with Shell Oil Company took Chappy and Ella Mae to many small towns in eastern Montana, where he worked in the oil fields for seven years. He was very close to Ella Mae’s family. He loved her mother, Nellie George, and was nurtured by her life and the example of her Methodist faith.
Seeking a more settled life for his family, Chappy joined the Clarke Insurance Service in Miles City in 1962, soon becoming a partner in the firm. Chappy was a leader in the Masonic Lodge, the Rotary Club, active in Shriners, and the United Methodist Church. Following retirement, the couple moved to Billings.
Chappy and Ella Mae shared a deep faith in Christ. Both taught Sunday School for 42 years and served in many other capacities in their local United Methodist Church. In addition, Chappy served as the Yellowstone Conference Lay Leader for five years, representing Montana and parts of Wyoming and Idaho, and for four years was a delegate to the General Council of Ministries, a global body governing the UMC. During his later years, despite physical limitations, Chappy continued to serve the church. He became a Stephens minister, making hospital visits on Sunday afternoons. As Chappy often said, “You are blessed to be a blessing to others.”
There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. at the Sunset Memorial Gardens, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon, Aug. 18, at the United Methodist Church in Billings.
The family requests that memorials be sent to the First United Methodist Church, 2800 Fourth Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101; or Big Sky Hospice, 123 S. 27th St., P.O. Box 35033, Billings, MT.
Cremation or Funeral Gallery is assisting the family with arrangements.

Michael Sievers
Word has been received of the death of Michael D. Sievers, former Miles City resident, from a heart attack on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, in Aberdeen, S.D.
He was born in West Bend, Wis., on March 1, 1969, and was raised in Miles City, graduating from Custer County District High School.
Mr. Sievers served in the Navy on the USS Nimitz in the Gulf during Desert Storm.
His survivors include his son, Blaze; his parents, Ralph and Charlotte Sievers; and his sisters, Michelle Sievers, Kristi Danforth, all of the Deer Lodge-Anaconda area.
Survivors also include his sisters, Dawn Garrick of Missoula and Heather Gooden of Frenchtown; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the family ranch at a later date.
Schriver’s Funeral Home of Aberdeen is in charge of cremation and arrangements.

Frieda Merwin
Frieda Elsie Merwin, 88, of Miles City, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City.
Born Sept. 15, 1918, in Fleak, S.D., she was the daughter of John and Anna Geist. The family moved to Regent, N.D., where she attended school through the eighth grade.
In July 1939 she moved to San Diego, Calif., and worked at various jobs.
She and Ray Merwin were married in November of 1939. They enjoyed spending time fishing, gardening, bowling, playing cards and traveling together.
Mrs. Merwin worked at an aircraft factory for about two years and went to work for the Unified School District where she was for 23 years. In 1981, she retired and moved with her husband to Miles City to be close to family.
She became active in the Drop-In Center and also with the Miles Milers Chapter of the Good Sam’s Club, of which Mrs. Merwin was treasurer for three years.
Her survivors include her sister, Esther Helm; her sisters-in-law, Bernice Cottom, Alice Geist and Viola Geist; her brother-in-law, Sam Mehrer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; four brothers, Ed, Emil, Rudolph and Edwin Geist; and three sisters, Eda Stugahmeyer, Martha Berreth and Sarah Mehrer.
Memorial Services will be Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Harold "H.C." Lothspeich
Harold C. “H.C.” Lothspeich, father of Roger Lothspeich of Miles City, died surrounded by his family, on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dickinson, N.D.
Mr. Lothspeich was born July 9, 1923, at Wales, N.D., the son of Edward Lothspeich Sr. and Rose Dirkes Lothspeich. He was raised and educated in Wales, graduating from high school in 1941.
He worked in the shipyards in Seattle, Wash., for a period of time prior to entering the United States Army on Aug. 19, 1943. He was honorably discharged on March 15, 1946. During this time he served in the Pacific Theatre and participated in several military conflicts.
While still on active duty, Mr. Lothspeich and Rosemary Hamann from Langdon, N.D., were married on March 18, 1944, in Atlanta, Ga. Upon his discharge from the military, Mr. and Mrs. Lothspeich returned to North Dakota. He attended and graduated from Dakota Business College in Fargo, N.D.
Mr. Lothspeich began his post college career as a bookkeeper for a Chevrolet dealership in Ada, Minn., in 1947. In 1948, the family moved to Langdon, N.D., where he began a long and successful career in banking.
In 1961, the family moved to Elgin, N.D., where he became employed with Farmers State Bank. The following year, 1962, he accepted a manager’s position with First National Bank of Belfield and subsequently, he became president and a director of the bank.
Mr. Lothspeich enjoyed working with his customers and giving them the opportunity to succeed. He epitomized the true gentleman in his business dealings. One of his proudest accomplishments was the construction of the new bank building in Belfield and branch bank in South Heart.
He retired from banking in 1980 after a 31-year banking career. Mr. and Mrs. Lothspeich became self-employed by purchasing the Queen City Motel in Dickinson and constructing the Belfield Dairy Queen. For the past 7-plus years, Mr. Lothspeich delighted in spending time at his son’s, Joe’s Dairy Queen, visiting with the customers.
Mr. Lothspeich held membership in North Dakota Banker’s Association and was a life member of the Knights of Columbus. He held memberships in the B.P.O. Elks, the American Legion and Catholic War Veterans of Belfield. His civic activities included serving as president of the Belfield Chamber of Commerce, eight years as a Belfield city council member and belonging to the Belfield Ambulance squad.
In addition to his son, Roger, and daughter-in-law, Natalie, of Miles City, Mr. Lothspeich’s survivors survivors include his wife of 62 years, Rosemary; their five other children, Joseph Lothspeich and Patricia (Keith) Kilber, all of Dickinson, Candice (Larry) Dietz and Loren Lothspeich, all of Fargo and Marlene (Rocky) Ridl of West Fargo; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren;
Survivors also include five brothers, Edward (Irene) of Dickinson, Don of Fargo, Marlin of Park River, Lyle (Iris) of Langdon and Frank (Mary) of Pelican Rapids, Minn.; and one sister, Ann (Larry) Hagen of Williston.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Eugene, Gerald and Leon.
A rosary and vigil will be Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at 7 p.m. at Ladbury Funeral Service in Dickinson with Deacon Ron Wolberg presiding. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with Father Jeffrey Zwack officiating. Entombment will follow at the Dickinson Mausoleum with Military Honors provided by the Veterans Drill Team.

Dorothy Buck
Dorothy Ann Hardesty Buck died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City after a brief illness. She lived her life to the fullest for 76 years.
Born on Feb. 25, 1930, in Miles City, the daughter of Fred and Frances Sullivan Hardesty and she was the youngest and last surviving of her four siblings.
She attended Sacred Heart Grade School, Custer County High School and Presentation College. A lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, she loved and lived her faith.
She and Gene Thomas Buck were married on Nov. 12, 1950, in Miles City at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They were blessed as a married couple for almost 56 years. They have two daughters, Mary Jean and JoAnn. They made their family home in Miles City, Powder River County and Sidney.
Mrs. Buck’s outgoing and welcoming personality touched the lives of all who met and knew her. She always felt the blessings of her friends and especially her family.
She worked at Miles Community College for 15 years. While there she won the hearts and respect of the students.
Mrs. Buck, along with her husband, Gene, was very involved with the St. Vincent de Paul store in Miles City, and served as its chairman, in order to give back to their community.
Through the years she enjoyed many activities: bowling, skating, biking, walking, canoeing, cross country skiing and golf. She enjoyed playing cards, bridge and scrabble. Her competitive spirit always made for a fun game.
Her survivors include her husband, Gene of Miles City; her daughters, Mary Jean Gaskill and her husband, Kelley, of Bozeman and JoAnn Kemmis and her husband, Greg, of Albany, N.Y. and of Portland, Ore.; a grandson, David Thomas Taft Gaskill of Bozeman; three sisters-in-law, Mary Hardesty and Carol Johnstone and her husband, Johnny, all of Miles City, MT, and Merle Darlene Mathews and her husband, Royce; a special cousin, Joe Sullivan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings: Marguerite Edwards, Bernice Erickson, Tom Hardesty and Jack Hardesty; a grandson, Chris Gaskill; sisters-in-law, Ethel Hardesty and Harriet Fjetland; and brothers-in-law, Tex Taylor, John Morgan, Bob Edwards and Claude Erickson.
A Vigil Service will be Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made in Mrs. Buck’s name to the Sacred Heart School, St. Vincent de Paul or to the charity of one’s choice.

James Paris
James T. Paris, 67, born in Miles City and a successful leader in the Colorado tire industry for more than 40 years, died on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, in St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver, Colo.
In 1971, Mr. Paris moved to Colorado with his wife, Diane, and young son, Steve. Once in Denver, he began to work with his father, James M. Paris, in the tire business. A few years later, Mr. Paris bought his father’s interest in the business, taking control in 1979.
Over the next three decades, Mr. Paris worked hard with family members and loyal employees to build one of the largest tire and wheel distribution networks in Colorado and the surrounding states. During his early years, he was on the board of directors of the Colorado Tire Dealers Association, always looking for ways to improve his and other independent tire dealers businesses.
Mr. Paris was well known throughout the United States in the tire industry, earning the nickname “The Denver Dog” for the way he portrayed his zest for life. In recent years he started slowly handing over control of the company to family members, but still remained the guiding force, making certain they were running the business the way he had taught them: fairly, ethically and profitably.
During his free time, Mr. Paris continued to pursue his other passion, golf. He and his wife, Becky, whom he married in December 1988, split their time between the Denver and Phoenix areas so they could always play the game he loved. A member of Lakewood Country Club, he was always a fierce competitor at the game, many times having side wagers with his playing partners. His favorite companions on the course were his family member, continually trying to get more of them interested in the game and ultimately feeling proud when his sons were finally able to beat him. He kept that competitive spirit up until the last time he played golf, saying, “You guys are going to have to watch out when I get my strength back, and I will be knocking the ball past you again.”
Throughout the years, he was constantly busy in many aspects of his life. he was always a loved of baseball, art, music and charity. He was a friend to hundreds, but the most important thing in his life was his family.
He enjoyed the times when his grandchildren came over to swim and looked forward to spending time with family over the holidays and on special occasions.
Mr. Paris is survived by his wife, Becky; his sons, Steve Paris and James J. Paris; his daughter, Susan Stanley; his sisters, Jeanne Bole and Lynne Hazelton; his brother, Bob Paris; his grandson, Kyle; his granddaughter, Addeson; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
He will be remembered and celebrated at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at Bear Valley Church, 1001 W. Jewell Ave. in Lakewood, Colo.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Children’s Hospital Foundation, 1245 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80218 or online at imaginethemiracles.org, specify “In memory of James T. Paris.”

Roselle "Rose" Moos
Roselle Jane “Rose” Moos, 71, of Terry died at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006.
She was born on Nov. 13, 1934, in Racine, Wis., to Charles and Henrietta DeVries Banga. She attended school in Wisconsin, graduating from high school in Kenosha, Wis.
After graduation, she and her family moved to Helena where she would meet her future husband, Wayne. They were married in June of 1986.
Mrs. Moos worked for the Department of Livestock in Helena until the family moved to Bozeman where they lived until 1993 when they moved to Terry.
She was active in homemakers. Mrs. Moos thoroughly enjoyed quilting, gardening and most of all she loved being at home surrounded by her family and friends.
Her survivors include her husband Wayne of Terry; her daughter, Lori Balcom of Phoenix, Ariz.; her sons, Larry Leaver of Tacoma, Wash., and Jeff Leaver of Helena; and her step-daughters, Brenda Gilbert of Belgrade and Wendy Hotzel of Gallatin Gateway.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Henrietta.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the Fallon Evangelical Church in Fallon. Interment will follow in the Prairie County cemetery in Terry.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the AMA De Casa Homemakers of Terry, P.O. Box 687, Terry, MT 59349.

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