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Charles "Charlie" W. Jessen
Charles "Charlie" W. Jessen, 71, of Jordan died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at the family home in Jordan surrounded by his family and special friend, Maxine, after a long battle with cancer.
Born Nov. 3, 1931, south of Miles City on Jack Creek, he was the son of William and Margaret Pursell Jessen. He attended school in Jordan.
In 1949, he enlisted in the United States Armed Forces, serving in Okinawa. He was honorably discharged in 1953.
On April 13, 1952, he and Esther Rath were united in marriage at the Lutheran Church in Jordan. They shared 44 years together before she was taken from the family by cancer in 1996.
Mr. Jessen worked on many area ranches, was a butcher for years at Baan Willies' store and then worked for Mid-Rivers Telephone Company until he retired in 1990.
He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing and traveling. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Jessen had a special place in his heart for his pets.
Survivors include three daughters and their husbands, Penny and Dale Wells of Meeteetse, Wyo., Elayne and Daryl Hinther of Jordan and Patricia and Ed DeLeon of Torrington, Wyo.; two sons and their wives, Chuck and Karlan Jessen of Tacoma, Wash., and Duane and Terri Jessen of Jordan; eight grandchildren, Kevin and Lisa Wells of Fort Drum, NY, Nickie Wells of Townsend, Michael West of Denver, Colo., Misty and Robert Wilber of Belle Fourche, S.D., Jordan and Rath Jessen of Tacoma, Wash., Tiffany Jessen of Spearfish, S.D., and Macaela Jessen of Jordan; and three great-grandchildren, Trenton Wells of New York and Dylan and Hayley Wilber of South Dakota.
Survivors also include a sister, Barbara Gibson of Miles City; several nieces, nephews and in-laws; and a special friend, Maxine Sickles, and her family.
In addition to his wife, Esther, he was preceded in death by his father, William, in 1965 and his mother, Margaret in 2002.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall at Jordan. Interment will follow in the Hearts of Peace Cemetery in Brusset.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Garfield County Health Center in Jordan or to the charity of one's choice.
Magnus Andrew Markuson
Funeral services for Magnus Andrew Markuson, 93, of Ekalaka were held Saturday morning, Nov. 9, 2002, in the Carter County High School gym at Ekalaka.
Interment followed in the Beaverlodge Cemetery at Ekalaka.
Mr. Markuson died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in the Dahl Memorial Nursing Home at Ekalaka. Born July 26, 1909, on the family ranch northwest of Ekalaka, he was the son of Norwegian Immigrants Ole and Christina Ohme Markuson. He attended various country grade schools near the ranch and graduated from Carter County High School in Ekalaka in 1927. He attended Montana State College in Bozeman in 1928, completing the one-year ag short course.
Upon completion of college, he returned to the family ranch.
Mr. Markuson's father died in 1933 and his mother died in 1934. Because they had no wills, a judge divided the ranch between Mr. Markuson's sister, Anna, and him. All of this happened going into the Great Depression and the tough times he endured in those years molded Mr. Markuson's character for the remained of his life.
On Nov. 2, 1935, he and Olive Dean were married. They shared more than 53 years together until her death in 1989.
Mr. Markuson remained active in the ranching operation until 1998 when he retired at the age of 89 years.
He served as Carter County Commissioner for 17 years. During that time he was instrumental in the renovation of Camp Needmore and assisted in the maintenance of the facility for more than 29 years.
An avid fan of all sports and country music, he closely followed the daily news, keeping track of local, national and world events. He was particularly interested, though not always amused, with the government process.
His survivors include three sons, Stanley Markuson, and his wife, Nancy, of Miles City, Milton Markuson, and his wife, Janice, of Ekalaka and Ronald Markuson, and his wife, Marilee of Glendive; his sister, Anna Meyer of Ekalaka; his grandchildren, Karen Kreitel, and her husband, Les, Tyler and his wife, Robin, Carla, Amber Pete, Megan Markuson and granddaughter-in-law, Brenda Markuson; and his great-grandchildren, Dana Kreitel, Tara, Jennifer and Ami Markuson. Survivors also include his brother-in-law and sisters-in law, Leslie and Nellie Dean, Helen Dean and Patricia Freese; and long-time friend, Jack Heron of Muleshoe, Texas.
In addition to his wife, Olive, he was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Steve Markuson; and his brothers-in-law, Francis Freese, Chet Meyer and Rankin Dean.
Should friends desire, memorials may be given to the Dahl Memorial Nursing Home or to Cam Needmore, both of Ekalaka.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Stevenson Funeral Homes, Inc. of Baker and Ekalaka.
Harold Raymond Hageman
Harold Raymond Hageman, 85, of Jordan died Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, in the Garfield County Health Center at Jordan.
Mr. Hageman was born Aug. 23, 1917, in Baker, the son of Arthur and Jacquetta Grant Hageman. He attended school in Plevna, then moved to Jordan with his family in 1928 when they purchased the Pioneer Garage. Along with running the Pioneer Garage, they also operated the power plant for Jordan. They would turn off the electricity late at night and turn it on again in the mornings. This continued until 1949.
In 1935, Mr. Hageman graduated from Garfield County High School in Jordan and attended Montana State University in Bozeman, later returning to the family business.
On Sept. 23, 1954, he and Betty Wille were married in Winnemucca, Nev. Mr. Hageman ran the business with his father and brother until they were killed six months apart. Mr. Hageman continued to own and operate the Pioneer Garage until the mid-1980s when his two sons, George and Bob, took over the family business.
He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church where he served on the board, the Masonic Lodge No. 148, Chamber of Commerce and Fire Department. Mr. Hageman helped start the Garfield County Bank, which he served as a director for 25 years. He also was involved in the Volunteer Ambulance, Garfield County High School Board, coached the high school basketball team during the war and refereed for many years. He received many awards for his community involvement. Along with the Pioneer Garage, he was a Chevrolet dealer for more than 50 years and a bulk plant distributor until he retired. Garfield County meant everything to Mr. Hageman.
His survivors include his wife of Jordan; five sons, George Hageman, and his wife, Susan, and Bob Hageman, and his wife, Donna, all of Jordan, Glenn Hageman, and his wife, Katie, of Sheridan, David Kester of Tonasket, Wash., and Baan Kester of Belt; a sister, Louise Ogle of Bozeman; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Floyd.
A family service will be held Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall at Jordan. Interment will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery in Jordan.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Garfield County Health Center in Jordan.
