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HADDIE D. KLEPICH
RED LODGE - Haddie (Henrietta) D. Klepich, 91, of Bridger and Red Lodge, died Monday evening, Nov. 21, 2005 at San Antonio Community Hospital, Upland, Calif.
Born in Bearcreek on March 1, 1914, Haddie was a daughter of John and Frances Kastelitz. She was raised and educated in Bearcreek. Haddie worked many jobs, such as a waitress and drug store clerk, but raising her six children was a full-time job.
On Dec. 17, 1939, she married Mark Klepich in St. Agnes Catholic Church in Red Lodge. They retired to Red Lodge in 1975, moved to Bridger in 1982, and to Billings in 1999.
Haddie was known for her cooking, especially her apple strudel, pavitsa, and sarmases. Her crochet work is treasured and enjoyed by many friends and family. Haddie was an avid reader, reading into the wee hours of the morning. Haddie spent these last years, traveling around the country staying with her daughters. These travels brought much joy to Haddie, her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Now these travels have brought Haddie home to Montana.
Haddie was preceded in death by her husband, Mark C. Klepich; her son, Mark D. Klepich; a grandson, Everett Douglas Ostrum; a granddaughter Delonie Taverna; two brothers, Frank and John; and two sisters, Mary and Sylvia.
Survivors include five daughters, Delores Klepich of Orange, CA, Nancy (Everett) Ostrum of Meridian, Idaho, Fran (Joe) Hyem of Bozeman, Joyce (Ron) Steffan of Billings, and Patti (Mike) Edwards of Ontario, CA; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
A Vigil service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Red Lodge. Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28 at St. Agnes. Interment will be in the Red Lodge Cemetery. Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel of Red Lodge has handled the arrangements.
Emily Spicher
Emily Spicher, 77, passed away May 23, 2003, at the Brendan House in Kalispell, after a short battle with cancer.
She was born Dec. 4, 1926, in Garsten, England, to Antonio and Sarah Bellis. She met Richard Spicher in Southport, England, during World War II and they were married Sept. 22, 1945, in Ainsdale, England. Richard returned to Hingham in 1946 to set up their home and five months later Emily arrived by train in Havre after traveling by ship to New York City. She was among the first group of English war brides to come through Ellis Island to become American citizens.
She left a bombed and devastated England to live in a small apartment in Hingham with electricity but no running water or indoor plumbing.
In her nearly 30 years in Hingham she gave birth to three children, Georgia Ann Bailey, Corinne Fae Peterson, and Kim Patricia Spicher. She supported Richard in his farming and fertilizer adventures and eventually retired to Whitefish in 1975. She enjoyed dancing, golf, bridge, arranging flowers and especially entertaining.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Spicher; a daughter, Kim Spicher; grandchildren, Leslie Bailey, Lisa May and husband, Dr. Mike May, and son-in-law, Claude Bailey and Dick Peterson.
Funeral services were held on May 27 at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish with the Rev. John Bent officiating. Burial was at the Whitefish Cemetery under the direction of the Austin Funeral Home in Whitefish.
The family suggests memorials to the Brendan House, 350 Conway Drive, Kalispell, Mont. 59901.
CHARLES ‘CHUCK’ STOVALL
CONCRETE, Wash. — Today we thank God for the life of Charles “Chuck” Stovall. He is, to us, precious son, husband, Super Daddy, crazy cousin and faithful nephew and friend.
Chuck was born March 3, 1969, in Billings. He was raised in Pryor, Mont., on horses and in creeks with his hero Amy, two tattling little sisters, and many troublemaking cousins. Throughout life, Chuck made a lasting impression on people with his gifts of honesty, empathy and love. He was a fun spirit who told stories and created a lot of laughter.
Chuck’s life was devoted to one woman and three little girls. They are his wife, Marie, and his daughters DezMarie (9), Destiny (6) and Charlize (4). Chuck suffered a devastating fall in 2001. His body was badly broken and he had undergone seven major surgeries up until now. He has but he recently told his sister that the circumstances created by his accident had allowed him to develop priceless relationships with his daughters. He said that despite the pain he would not trade the experience. Chuck died instantly after his car slipped on a slick Washington road and hit a tree on Nov. 7, 2005. He was 36 years old.
Chuck was a Christian saved by grace and he wanted his life and death to point people toward the Truth. He is being missed in Washington by his wife, his children, his sister-in-law and friends. He is being missed in Montana by his parents, Greg and Rita Stovall and Connie and Wayne Burleson; along with his sisters, Amy Stovall, Kally (Jon) Amundsen and Lacey Stovall, with their families and all of his extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life service was held for Chuck Nov. 15 at His Place Church in Burlington, Wash. A reception was held Nov. 19 at The Perfect Place (Briarwood), Billings.
A Charles Gregory Stovall fund for the benefit of his daughters has been set up at Heritage Bank, 6 24th St. W., Billings, MT 59102.
Mildred Lawson
Mildred E. "Mid" Lawson, 85, a resident of Flathead Valley for 49 years, died May 30, 2003, at the Brendan House in Kalispell.
She was born Nov. 28, 1917, in Moscow, Idaho, and later moved to Pullman, Wash. She graduated from Pullman High School and attended Washington State College, studying business and psychology.
She married William Lawson in 1941 and lived in Spokane, Wash., while William served in the Navy in World War II. They moved to Columbia Falls in 1954, where she spent many happy years bowling, playing cards, and gardening. She bowled for the Anaconda Club and held the Women's Singles title.
She enjoyed ladies' card parties and regularly held them at her home. The hours she spent gardening were a delight to her and all who got to behold her beautiful perennial gardens.
She lived for the outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, water skiing, snowmobiling and motorcycling. She was a member of various bowling associations, the Flathead Snowmobile Association and Montanans for Multiple Use.
At their retirement home on Ashley Lake, she continued her love of nature and wildlife with bird feeding and wildlife viewing. Whether it was wild turkeys or hummingbirds, she could always be found with bird food in hand.
She enjoyed time spent with her family, friends and pets. She loved antiques, was a voracious reader and a life-long learner. She was very patriotic and never missed an opportunity to vote. People were drawn to her throughout her life, and her contagious sense of humor and generous nature will be missed.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
She is survived by her husband, William, of 62 years at Ashley Lake; her daughter, Becky Wilson and husband, Ty, of Columbia Falls; grandchildren, Rick Wilson of Columbia Falls, Kari Boardman and husband, Mark, of Kalispell; and nephews Cole Robison of Texas, and Lee Seymour of California.
Cremation is scheduled to take place, and by her wishes no services are scheduled.
Memorials may be sent to Marion Ambulance or ALERT.
Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Johnson Mortuary and Crematory.
JOHN L. DOPLER
RED LODGE – John L. Dopler, 83, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, died Monday morning, November 28, 2005 at his son’s home in Red Lodge.
John was born on December 31, 1921 in Graham, Texas, a son of Lawrence and Ethel Dopler. He was raised and educated in Graham, and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. Mr. Dopler was employed as an engineer in the petroleum industry until retiring in 1985. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include his children, Ann Marie Woolsey of The Dalles, Ore., Katherine Elverum of Carson City, Nev., Lesa Dieman of Eagan, Minn., Jack Alexander of Atlanta, Ga., Jana Mullin of Acton, Mass., and Pat Dopler of Red Lodge; and grandchildren Riley, Kerry, Peter, Patrick, Katie, Loren, Graham and Nick.
Memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Red Lodge. Cremation has taken place, and interment will be at a later date in Ashland, Kentucky. Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to St. Agnes Catholic Church for their needy families’ fund.
John lived a full life, and is loved and missed by all who knew him.
MILDRED JOHNSON
ROBERTS – Mildred Johnson, 81, of Roberts, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 22, 2005 at Billings Clinic.
Mildred was born at Roberts on Nov. 19, 1924, a daughter of Charles and Hilda Hill Johnson. She was raised on the family ranch and graduated from Roberts High School. Mildred attended Billings Business College, and then went to work as a secretary and bookkeeper for Pierce Packing Company. After their closure, she was employed in the office at Haws Automotive in Billings until retiring. She then returned to the family ranch at Roberts.
Mildred loved to play bingo, and she enjoyed tending her flowers and watching “Wheel of Fortune” and the local news.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Robert and Johnny; and one sister, Elsie.
Survivors include one brother, Donald Johnson of Roberts; and numerous cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 26 at Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge. Burial will be in the Roberts Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the charity of one’s choice.
DORA M. KOLA
RED LODGE — Dora M. Kola, 87, a lifelong resident of Red Lodge, passed away in the early morning hours of Nov. 25, 2005.
Dora was born September 2, 1918 to Mike and Mary (Saastamoinen) Marsyla. She attended high school in Red Lodge and married Walfred (Fritz) Kola in Columbus on June 22, 1936.
She worked at the Carbon County Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home as a nurses aide and as an L.P.N. for 20 years before retiring.
Her husband preceded her in death on August 11, 1988. She is also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, three brothers, an infant son, and one great-granddaughter, Jennifer.
Dora is survived by two sons; James Kola and his wife Kathy of Kalispell, and Bruce Kola of Colorado Springs, Colo. Also one sister, Bertha Hyvonen, and her husband John of Arizona. There are also five grandsons, 5 great-granddaughters, and 2 great-grandsons. She had many special nephews and nieces.
Cremation has taken place and private family graveside services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 in the Red Lodge Cemetery. Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel of Red Lodge handled the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beartooth Hospice, Box 590, Red Lodge, MT, 59068.
