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Elizabeth "Lizz" Pamulapati (Maryann Elizabeth Kosty)
Elizabeth Pamulapati (Maryann Elizabeth Kosty), 60, formerly of Miles City, MT passed away on February 17, 2012 in Sun City West, AZ, following a brief illness.
She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Aditya Pamulapati, and her four children: Marilu, Sandy, Kris, and Kamie, as well as a cherished grandchild, Mason Ollila (son of Sandy and Kris Ollila), numerous nieces and nephews and her biological family which includes Rick Heckel with whom she had a special bond.
Lizz was born December 15, 1951 in Livingston, MT and was adopted by Ernest and Thelma Kosty. She was a graduate of Custer County High School in Miles City, MT and earned a Masters in Special Education at Montana State University Billings.
She devoted her life, both personally and professionally, to supporting, celebrating, and nurturing children in all capacities which led her to adopt her children, Marilu and Sandy, when she was just a young, single woman. She especially enjoyed her time as a Youth Director at First Lutheran Church in Miles City and her many years as a Special Education teacher.
Although she always joked she was a gypsy due to numerous moves, all she ever really needed to feel at home was her husband.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Thelma Kosty, her brother Mark Kosty, and an infant niece, Morgan Kosty.
A funeral service for Lizz will be held on March 3 at 10:00am at First Lutheran Church in Miles City, Mt. Should friends desire, memorials should be given to First Lutheran Church.
Kenneth Marion Hafdahl
Kenneth Marion Hafdahl, veteran of the Second World War and devoted father, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, after a brief illness.
Born to Knute and Marie Hafdahl on May 6, 1919, in Box Elder, Mr. Hafdahl was the fourth of seven children. His early childhood was spent in the Box Elder and Havre area with a brief move to Malta. He graduated from Havre High School in 1937.
Upon high school graduation, he moved to Seattle, Wash., taking a job as a laborer at the Bremerton Shipyards, where he learned his lifelong trade of sheet metal work. After the attack in 1941, he traveled to Pearl Harbor to repair damaged ships. He joined the Army in 1944. Mr. Hafdahl was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant in 1946 after completing a tour in the Philippines where his division was tasked with convincing the still fighting Japanese soldiers that the war was over. His best memories of the Army included aiding Philippine orphanages.
Upon returning, he joined his father farming in the Havre area until he opened Hafdahl Sheet Metal and Roofing in 1948.
On Oct. 1, 1950, Mr. Hafdahl and Hazel E. Paul were married
. Patrice was born to the family on July 4, 1951, and Barbara followed three years later on May 17, 1954. Family was supreme to Mr. Hafdahl and he took every opportunity to be involved in his children’s and grandchildren’s many pursuits. He was the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) president at Sunnyside School, helped with the Havre Lions Swim Team, became the State Junior Olympics chairman, traveled hundreds of miles to attend grandchildren’s extracurricular activities, and was present at all of his children’s and grandchildren’s graduation ceremonies and weddings.
In addition to family, Mr. Hafdahl was committed to his community and had a passion for politics. He was on the Board of Trustees of the Havre Elks Club and served as a County Democrat Committeeman in Hill County. One of his proudest moments was meeting President Harry Truman during his tour on the Empire Builder and introducing him to local dignitaries.
In 1970, Hafdahl Sheet Metal was merged with the Modern Refrigeration Company, where Mr. Hafdahl managed the Sheet Metal Division. He fully retired from sheet metal work in 1982, but remained active as a trainer and mentor to young people with the Job Corps in Glasgow. In 2007, Mr. Hafdahl moved to Miles City to be closer to hi daughter, Patrice, and her family. He loved living at the Eagles Manor, his morning walks, and was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
He is survived by his sister, Donna Stockdill; his daughters, Patrice Kountz (Harvey) and Barbara Haselwander (Ken); grandchildren, Johnna O’Neill (Joe), Jared Kountz (Melissa), Nicholas Haselwander (Jesse), Jocelyn Kountz (Mike Grant) and Kevin Haselwander (Katie); his great-grandchildren, Kambrie, Allie, Clayton, Kloe, Colter and Thomas; and special friend, Rosemary Ebert.
Mr. Hafdahl was preceded in death by his parents, Knute and Marie; his beloved wife, Muff; and his siblings, Ray, Bud, Helen, Marguerite and Bill.
A vigil service will be Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 3 p.m. in Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 3, 2012, at 10 a.m. in St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Havre. Rite of Committal will follow in the Hill County cemetery with full military honors.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Velva Ruth Smith
Velva Ruth Smith of Terry died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City.
Mrs. Smith was born on Sept. 15, 1925, in Halfway, Ore., the daughter of Charles and Ada Barclay Carsly. She grew up and attended schools in Bremerton and Seattle, Wash.
She traveled extensively throughout the United States and overseas with her husband, Bill Hoyt Smith. They eventually settled in San Diego, Calif., before she and her mother moved to Broadus and then Terry to be close to her sister, Vivian Dodd. She had made her home in Terry since.
An active member in the Badlands Bible Church in Terry, she participated in and looked forward to weekly Bible studies. She loved reading her Bible, doing needlework, crocheting and crossword puzzles.
Her survivors include her three sons, Charles (Carolyn) Smith of Collierville, Tenn., and Larry (Yvonne) Smith and David Smith, both of San Diego, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Raymond; her sister, Vivian; and brother, Laverne of Halfway, Ore.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Burial will follow in the Prairie County cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Earl Bonine
Earl Bonine, 93, of Broadus died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at the Powder River Manor in Broadus.
Mr. Bonine was born in White Sulphur Springs on July 3, 1918, the son of Aaron “Elwood” and Jennie Jefferson Bonine. He grew up and attended schools in White Sulphur Springs and graduating from Livingston High School in 1936.
In 1937, Mr. Bonine and Wallace Bert gathered enough horses to go to California for the winter.
In 1938 while working on the haying crew on the Oto Dude Ranch in Paradise Valley, he met Claribel Johnson and they were married
on July 11, 1939. In 1941, they moved to Hysham to her parents’ ranch and continued to expand the ranch for the next 30 years.
In 2005, she died after 66 years of marriage.
Mr. Bonine was a Ray Hunt advocate, in which he sent his children and grandchildren to these clinics. He had a love for rodeos in which his son J.C. won the PRCA World Saddle Bronc Rider in 1977 and continued with all of his children and grandchildren.
Even in Mr. Bonine’s last years, he was still buying horses. He was a part of the Montana 1989 Centennial Trail Drive. He had a passion for music, playing the violin. After his wife’s death he spent his time playing cards at the Hysham Senior Citizens Center.
Mr. Bonine is survived by two sons: John (Eileen) Bonine of Black Earth, Wis., and James Carroll “J.C.” (Butch) of Rising Star, Texas; three daughters: Virginia (Gary) DeCock of Hysham, Marie (David) Armstrong of Billings and Marcia Sperry of Trotters, N.D.; his special friend, Betty Cathro of Broadus; one sister, Betty Faries of Livingston; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Claribel in 2005; a brother, Jim; a sister, Marion Chadbourn; and a son-in-law, Bud Sperry.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 3, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Community Center in Hysham. Interment will be at a later date on the family ranch at Hysham.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Broadus is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Bud Sperry Old Cowboys Memorial, 16340 County Line Rd., Beach, N.D. 58621 to be used for ag scholarships.
Sofia (Sophia) Bart
Sofia (Sophia) Bart passed away on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012, with her son and dear friend by her side. She was frequently visited by family and friends prior to her passing.
She was the most kind, giving, loving and respectful person. It was hard not getting attached quickly to her magnetic personality.
She was preceded in death by her husband Tony of 57 years, her beloved son Thomas and her grandson James.
She is survived by her sons and their wives, Zig (Cheryl) and Rick (Teri), and her grandchildren who meant the world to her, Candace, Kristina, Thomas, Eric, Emily and Amber; and her great-grandchildren, Blade, Tahya, Brynna and Shyley.
She was so very proud of her family and up until the last few years of increasing physical problems, rarely missed an event they were involved in. She was also a dog lover, adopting many over the years. Her beloved Dottie, which had been with her for many years and Ace were the last to enjoy her affection.
Sophia was born in Poland on October 18, 1920. She endured a very difficult life growing up there during World War II and was forced to work in Nazi labor camps. Surviving this, she then met and married
her husband Tony in Germany in 1947 and then immigrated to America after giving birth to their first son.
Once in America, they ended up working on a ranch near Volborg, MT and soon moved to Miles City, where they lived for 50 years, then moving to Butte and finally Billings to be closer to their family.
She returned to Poland to visit two times since coming to America, the last time was this last Summer, 2011, traveling with a wonderful friend that had kept in touch with her since they first became acquainted. This trip was so very special to Sophia and it raised her spirits to where they should have always been. She was truly on top of the world seeing her homeland and relatives once more. God bless you Janice for asking her to travel with you.
Sophia spent much of her life as a homemaker, she made the best homemade bread, as well as stints as a waitress, hospital dietary worker, and later on many, many hours of volunteer work ranging from schoolroom aid to alcohol and drug rehabilitation support. She was also a member of numerous church organizations.
She was devoutly religious, but never made you feel uncomfortable if you did not believe the same as she. She was the most forgiving person, always believing in the best of you. She could not hold a grudge. She loved bringing flowers and plants to life and nurturing them. I remember that she always had the most beautiful flower gardens. Spring was her most favorite time of the year. She loved people and loved to talk with them. If she was visiting with someone, she was happy.
There could never be enough good to say about this amazing women, she loved company but was always concerned about being a bother. One of the last things she said to me during recovering from a stroke and fracturing her pelvis was “Is there anything I can do for you?”
This world truly needs more people like Sophia; hopefully those of us that have known her will have learned at least a little and share the gift we received by respecting others as she did. She was a true inspiration and will forever be with me. The best Mother anyone could wish for. I love you more, mom.
A memorial mass was planned for 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at ST. Patrick’s Co-Cathedral, located at 215 North 31st Street, in Billings, MT. Cremation is planned.
Smith West Chapel in Billings is in charge of arrangements.
Celestes "Sal" Kuntz
Celestes “Sal” Kuntz, 86, of Miles City died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City.
Mr. Kuntz was born in Raleigh, N.D., on May 7, 1925, the son of Martin and Angelica Kuntz. He was raised in North Dakota where he met the love of his life, Cecelia Frize.
They were married
on April 24, 1946, and to this union, two daughters were born, Elnora Ottenbacher of Miles City and Linda Palmer of Reno, Nev.
Mr. Kuntz joined the Navy at age 17 where he served on the U.S.S. Yukon, being honorably discharged in 1946. He was a World War II veteran.
He worked many jobs, but his most memorable was the Milwaukee Railroad. Later he fixed many lawn mowers; we all feel there wasn’t a mower he couldn’t fix.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years; two daughters: Elnora (Jack) Ottenbacher and Linda (Burch) Palmer; sisters: Rosie Tozer of Denver, Colo., and Leona of California; three grandchildren: Jon (Christy) Ottenbacher of Billings, Tami (Kent) Myhre of Miles City and Ray Palmer of Reno, Nev.; and six great-grandchildren: Alec, Mariah, Taylor and Kylee Myhre of Miles City and Karissa and Tobias Ottenbacher of Billings.
Mr. Kuntz was preceded in death by his father: Martin; his mother: Angelica; his sisters: Annie Pfaff Britt, Marie Farr and Evelyn Walters; a brother: Peter Kuntz; and a son: Richard.
A Rosary will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary cemetery with full military honors. A reception will follow at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall.
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.
Harold Alvin Scheid
Harold Alvin Scheid, 85, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City.
Mr. Scheid was born on Sept. 23, 1926, at Hazen, N.D., to Lydia and Otto Scheid. At a year old, he came with his family to the Avando area north of Terry. He started school there and in 1939 they moved to Terry and he went through a year and a half of high school.
He worked for Gus Kuehn until 1944 when he went into the Army and served two years as occupation troops in Japan. He worked for various building contractors and then went to work for the Peavey Elevator and when it closed he went to work for the Prairie County Road Crew.
In 1946, he met Delila Nassz and they were married
on June 29, 1947. He was a lifetime member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Terry and 66-year member of the American Legion in Terry.
His survivors include his wife of almost 65 years: Delila Scheid of Terry; daughters: Rita Scheid of Terry and Linda (Don) Converse of Augusta; sons: Lynn (Cheryl) Scheid of Miles City and Ryan (Suzanne) Scheid of Mandan, N.D.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Sarah Converse and daughter Taylor of Great Falls, Teresa Lane and children Loren and Bethany of Augusta, Pam Converse of Conrad, Larry Scheid of Miles City and Lance and Morgan Scheid of Mandan; step-grandchildren: Kelly Draper and daughter Kelsey of Miles City and Kory (Meceala) Draper and children Ayden, Kye and Tegan of Wasilla, Alaska; one brother-in-law; and two sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and four brothers.
Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Terry. Interment will follow in the Prairie County cemetery with full military honors.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Leah Rita Cole
Leah Rita Cole, 74, of Jordan died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at her home in Jordan with her family by her side.
Mrs. Cole was born in Kalispell on Jan. 21, 1938, the daughter of Claude and Rita Kincaid Currey. She grew up and attended schools in Jordan.
Following her schooling, she worked with local sheep shearing crews and worked at local restaurants. In 1962, she purchased the family ranch, which she operated until she sold the ranch in 2005. She also helped with the day-to-day operation of her husband Sandy Barclay’s ranch. During her years on the ranch, she successfully operated an outdoor outfitting and commercial fishing business with her children along with running Central and Western Livestock Order Buyers with her husband. The couple later moved to town and made their home in Jordan.
She loved music, flowers, gardening and dancing.
Her survivors include her husband of 32 years: Sandy Barclay of Jordan; two sons: Quinn Jessen of Miles City and Jed Jessen of Jordan; three daughters: Wanda Fogle and her husband Chuck Littleton of Miles City, Sandra Barclay of Miles City and Anita Pluhar of Jordan; her mother-in-law: Doris Barclay of Jordan; a sister-in-law: Melba Currey of Jordan; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and special friends: Dean and Tana Rogge and Judy Coldwell.
Her caregiver was Geralyn Jessen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: George and Jack; one great-granddaughter: Samantha Nelson; and her step-mother, Grace Currey.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Jordan. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Pioneer cemetery in Jordan.
Jake Adam Kinsey
Jake Adam Kinsey, 23, of Miles City died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at the Saint Vincent Hospital in Billings.
Mr. Kinsey was born on June 7, 1988, to Sandra Scheid Kinsey of Miles City and Rocky L. Kinsey of Bowman, N.D. He grew up in Miles City where he graduated from Custer County District High School in 2006.
His survivors include his mother, Sandy Kinsey of Miles City; his father, Rocky (Wanda) Kinsey of Bowman; his brother Jase (Jody) Kinsey of Miles City and their son Jax Eli (Mr. Kinsey’s cherished Godson); his beloved grandmother, Betty Scheid of Miles City; his grandfather, Brice Kinsey of Terry; his uncles, Fred Scheid and Marty (Theresa) Scheid, both of Miles City; and his aunt, Linda (Mike) Mackrell of Lindsay; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Nearly everyone he ever knew he considered his friend. He will be sorely missed by all those whose lives he touched and by those he has yet to meet through his gift of organs.
Funeral services will be Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County cemetery in Miles City.
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.
