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Dorothy Losinski
Dorothy Losinski, 78, of Miles City died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at her home.
Mrs. Losinski was born on Feb. 3, 1933, in Weeping Water, Neb., the only daughter of Clyde A. and Edna Phillips Little. She attended various grade schools throughout Nebraska, Missouri and Oklahoma as her father followed construction work all over the Midwest. In 1950 she graduated from Lawrence High School in Kansas and received her teaching degree at Peru, Neb. When she moved to Montana and taught at Purewater School in Garfield County she met her future husband, Lawrence Losinski.
After their marriage on Aug. 14, 1954, they moved to the Losinski Homestead in southeast Garfield County. They bought and ran the Jordan Meat Market from late 1957 through 1958. In 1959 they sold the meat market to Jim Ryan and moved back to the farm.
Mrs. Losinski stayed at the farm with two young daughters to milk cows and feed livestock and haul mail, while Mr. Losinski worked an irrigated farm in Kinsey. However, in 1960 the family gathered at the homestead once again and electricity was finally installed that fall. The couple hauled mail every Monday and Friday for 50 years on the “U-all” route. From 1968 to 1973 they also had a daily mail route between Jordan and Miles City.
Mrs. Losinski quickly learned of the many chores associated with farm life including milking, cows, raising pigs, cows, sheep, bum lambs and chickens. She was an avid gardener from an early age and also canned large quantities of garden produce, meat, and fruit to stock the cellar each year. As the school clerk of two districts, she put her love of mathematics to good use. She also ran payroll and kept books for assorted businesses of her children. During the school and 4-H years of her kids, she provided the “push” to complete projects and assignments.
At 60 years of age she purchased her first computer and continually taught herself to use many programs. Another huge interest was family genealogy, which involved several trips to gather information of both sides of her family and collecting available data from Mr. Losinski’s family. She kept many picture scrapbooks that her whole family loves to browse through and read all her comments and stories.
Her survivors include her husband: Lawrence Losinski of Miles City; her sons: Phillip Losinski of Dickinson, N.D., Mike (Rhonda) Losinski of Cohagen, and Wade (Crystal) Losinski of Kinsey; her daughters: Ann (Bill) Wetherelt of Sidney, Betty (Justin Yates) Lamendola-Yates of Hammond and Ruth (Dave) Hinnaland of Brockway; her grandchildren: Travis, Tyler (Kim) and Kelsey Wetherelt, Elizabeth, Michelle (Mark), Stephanie and Matthew Lamendola, Birch and Bethany Losinski, Cole, Carmen and Courtney Hinnaland, Micheal, Tara and Nicholas Losinski, and Isabel and Cathleen Losinski; and three great-grandchildren: Ayden, Zeke and Tag.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Vernon Little.
Memorial services will be Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Franklin Morris Wolfe
Franklin Morris Wolfe passed on to what he had called his “next new adventure” on August 13, 2011, from complications of a stroke. He was 89.
Frank was born on July 6, 1922, to Franklin and Stella Wolfe and was raised in Miles City, Montana. Upon completion of high school he traveled the western US and Alaska, learning and working at many interesting jobs.
He joined the Navy in WWII and served as a combat corpsman aboard the carrier USS Monterey in the Pacific. After the war he attended medical school in Portland, Oregon, where he met and married
his wife Eva. They were married
52 years and raised two boys. After receiving a degree in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Wolfe reentered the Navy as a medical officer, serving at many locations in the US and the Pacific.
Dr. Wolfe retired from the Navy and moved to Santa Rosa in the mid 1960’s, where he operated a private practice on Sonoma Avenue until the late 1970’s. Dr. Wolfe then spent several years in Saudi Arabia as a medical administrator. After returning to Santa Rosa, he worked with various clinics in Sonoma and Napa Counties.
In addition to being a physician, surgeon and sailor, Dr. Wolfe was a journeyman welder and ship fitter, certified diesel mechanic, cabinet maker, licensed private pilot and professional lecturer. Dr. Wolfe authored several books on subjects ranging from women’s health, to his hitchiking travels and war time service as a young man, to a short history and “how to” of home brewing and distilling.
Frank and Eva enjoyed square dancing with the Circles and Squares club, traveling abroad and touring the US in his converted Greyhound bus motor home.
Dr. Wolfe was preceded in death by his wife, Eva; stepson Darold Westbrook; sisters Virginia Vittoz and Rita Smith.
He is survived by his son Michael and daughter-in-law Kim of Eagle, Colorado, son Donald and grandchildren Heather and Joel of Santa Rosa. He is also survived by nephew Marc Vittoz and family of Paris, and nephews and nieces of the Smith Family of Dallas, Texas.
Once reading the blood type stamped on Dr. Wolfe’s USN dog tags, his grandson noted that “Pappy’s” philosophy and lifelong attitude had been literally in his blood … B-POSITIVE. The ashes of Commander Franklin M. Wolfe M.D. will be given to the sea and reunited with his beloved Eva in a private family ceremony on Valentine’s Day 2012.
Helen "Sis" Morgart
Helen “Sis” Morgart, 83, of Miles City died Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, in the Holy Rosary Healthcare.
She was born June 23, 1928, in Great Falls and moved to Coalwood as a toddler. She often talked of riding the horse to school and sliding off on the way. This led to walking the rest of the way.
After moving several times and attending nursing school when she was young, she settled in Miles City. She then devoted herself to raising five children.
When she reached the age when most people are looking at retiring, she took a job in home health care. The next 20 years were filled with a job she loved. She used the same care for her clients as she did with her children.
In 2006, at the age of 78, she was recognized by the state as home care worker of the year.
Her survivors include one brother, Jake (Donna) Flanigan; one daughter, Gail (Nick) Haag; and three sons, Ron (Deb) Clevenger, Robert (Annette) Morgart and Jerry Morgart. She also was the proud grandmother to seven grandchildren. She also was Aunt “Sis” to her nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Francis “Junior” Flanigan; a sister, Grace Zuelke; a daughter, Yvonne Clevenger; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Haag.
Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Burial will be in the Custer County cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Marie Luttrell
Marie Luttrell, 35, of Miles City died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at her home in Miles City.
She was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on Dec. 16, 1975, the daughter of Gilbert Joseph and Mary Helen (Little Bear) Piper. She attended schools in Wyoming, moving to Miles City at the age of 16 years.
She and William Luttrell were married
and to this union, three children were born. She worked in home care for the elderly for more than 11 years.
She enjoyed life, but most of all loved spending time with her two sons.
Her survivors include her husband: William Luttrell of Miles City; two sons: William Luttrell and Reuben Rudy Luttrell, both of Miles City; her father: Gilbert Joseph Piper of Salt Lake City, UT; father-in-law: Buster Wolfblack of Miles City; mother-in-law: Belle Wolfblack of Miles City; brothers: Michael Piper of Wyoming, Rudy Piper, Edward Wolfblack and Eldred Wolfblack, all of Miles City, Joel Elk of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Eugene Piper, Ambrose Piper and Harold Little Bear, all of Wyoming; sisters: Carmen Piper of Salt Lake City, Ida Nalton of Miles City and Judy Piper of Forsyth; sisters-in-law: Katie Hunziker and Charleen Luttrell, both of Miles City and Pamela Piper, Mildred Fisher and Margaret Piper, all of Wyoming.
She was preceded in death by her mother: Mary Helen Piper; a daughter: Sinthia Luttrell; two brothers: Terry and Lowell Piper; and her grandparents.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, in Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Marilyn K. "Gabby" Coleman (Sturdevant)
Marilyn K. “Gabby” Coleman (Sturdevant), formerly of Miles City, passed away October 19, 2011, at the home of her son in Blairs, VA after a brief battle with Leukemia.
Marilyn is survived by her son Bill Sturdevant, his wife Nicolle and her 2 grandchildren, MacKenna and Siobhan.
She loved to laugh and would talk your ear off if you let her.
Timothy Lee McGlothlin
Timothy Lee McGlothlin, 39, of Miles City died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, as a result of a mountain biking accident.
Mr. McGlothlin was born on Jan. 6, 1972, in Helena, the son of Charles and Ruth Miller McGlothlin. He attended first grade in New Mexico, then moved to Laurel where he graduated from high school.
Following graduation, he attended Montana State University in Bozeman for two years, and worked for Hamilton Ranch in Montana for almost nine years.
Mr. McGlothlin decided he wanted to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and firefighter, and volunteered for three years at Twin Bridges before becoming a fulltime firefighter. He went to work for the Miles City Fire and Rescue in 2002 where he had earned the rank of Captain and continued to work there until the time of his death.
He was humble in his many achievements. He had an easy way with people, and made friends everywhere he traveled. Mr. McGlothlin was a driven firefighter-EMT-I. He downplayed his role as a lifesaver, but was always there to help his fellow firefighters and anyone in need.
Mr. McGlothlin played the bagpipes, and was actively involved in the Caledonian Society. He was an Eagle Scout. Mr. McGlothlin recently rode from Montana to New York City on his Harley Davidson with several other firefighters to take part in the 10th anniversary of 911. He was very active in the Muscular Dystrophy Association, as well as several other charities. He was an active hockey player, photographer and enjoyed mountain biking.
He looked forward to his annual autumn trek West to go elk hunting with his family and friends. Mr. McGlothlin also was a certified SCUBA diver and swift-water rescuer, and used these skills in his role as rescue firefighter-EMT-I. He embraced life, he was always looking for a new challenge and enriched many people’s lives along the way.
His survivors include his parents, Charles and Ruth McGlothlin of Park City; a brother, Michael McGlothlin of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Shelley (William) Johnson of Billings and Shonna (Tom) Ulibarri of Greeley, Colo.; his best friend and true love, Valerie Smith of Miles City; two nieces; two nephews; and a large extended family. He is also survived by his many brothers and sisters in the fire service.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Fireman’s Section of the Custer County cemetery.
Mr. McGlothlin was an active member of the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the Miles City Fire Department. Friends are asked to give donations in his name to the MDA, the Special K Ranch or to the charity of one’s choice.
Liam Daniel McWilliams
Liam Daniel McWilliams, 22, of Miles City died on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. He conquered his leukemia only to succumb to an infection.
Liam was born on April 14, 1989, to Ralph and Eileen McWilliams in Miles City.
He attended elementary and high school in Miles City, graduating in 2007. As a junior he joined the National Guard and after graduation attended boot camp in Fort Knox, Ky. He attended Miles Community College before and during his illness.
He had a vast array of interests that included hunting, farming, ranching, music, coaching junior high football and entertaining a crowd with his humor and wit.
His survivors include his fiancé Heather Wallis; parents, Ralph and Eileen McWilliams; his big brother, Curtis; sister in-law, Danielle; his unborn nephew, Kaisen Liam; his grandmothers, Dorothy Murnin and Dorcas McWilliams; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dedicated friends.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, at the Sacred Heart School gymnasium in Miles City with a Rosary and Vigil at 6:30 p.m. also in the Sacred Heart School gymnasium. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, in the Sacred Heart School gymnasium. Interment will follow in the Custer County cemetery in Miles City.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City is in charge of arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Erin’s Hope Project or to the charity of one’s choice.
Terry Lee Stone
Terry Lee Stone, 60, of Oklahoma City, Okla., formerly of Miles City, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Oklahoma City after an eight year courageous battle with Leukemia.
Mr. Stone was born Oct. 9, 1951, in Miles City, the son of Ben and Audrey Lush Stone. He lived and worked in Miles City, graduating from Custer County District High School in 1972, before moving to Douglas, Wyo., and then to Woodward, Okla. There he was eventually employed by Schlumberger Well Services, starting in February 1978 and holding this job for 18 years.
In October of 1981, he married
Betty Winkley-Brubaker at Miles City and acquired a nine year old daughter, Debby. He and his new family lived in El Reno and then Elk City, Okla., until March of 1996 when he chose to make a career change. Mr. Stone moved to Oklahoma City and drove semi and delivered for O’Reilly Auto Parts. After 12 years, he was forced to retire in 2008 for health reasons.
He attended the First United Methodist Church for Sunday School and Church. Mr. Stone loved to watch for trains, visit dam and bridge sites and any construction sites. He was an outgoing people person who loved visiting with people. He loved cats and only his daughter Debby’s dogs.
His survivors include his wife, Betty; daughter, Debby (Brubaker) Brewer and her husband Daniel and son Tyler Brewer, all of Dickinson, N.D.; his parents, Ben and Audrey Stone of Miles City; a brother, David Stone of Ridgecrest, Calif.; and a sister, Valerie Thome and her husband Brian of Indianapolis, Ind.
Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 30. 2011, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County cemetery in Miles City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4350 Will Rogers Parkway, Suite 400, Oklahoma City, OK 73108 or to the charity of one’s choice.
