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Mary Filiault

Mary Elizabeth Pelletier Filiault, 37, of Miles City died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings.

She was born Sept. 10, 1966, in Miles City, the daughter of Earle and Ella Mae Parker Pelletier. She was raised and attended schools in Miles City and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1984.

Following graduation, she attended Miles Community College. She then moved to Boston, Mass., where she worked as a nanny for three years. She then moved to Bridgewater, Vermont, where she managed Junction Country Store.

While in Bridgewater, she met Craig Filiault. They moved to Miles City in 1991 and were married on June 22, 1995.

Mrs. Filiault worked at Holy Rosary Hospital in the cafeteria for 15 years.

She loved her dogs, spending time with her friends and coworkers, and fishing (as long as she didn't have to bait her own hook.) "Auntie M" loved all children, especially her nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Caledonians for five years.

Her survivors include her husband, Craig Filiault of Miles City; her parents, Earle "Pinky" and Ella Mae Pelletier of Miles City; four brothers, Michael Pelletier of Las Vegas, Nev., Frank Pelletier of Tallahassee, Fla., Jimmy Pelletier and his wife Tami of Belgrade, and John Pelletier and his wife Shelly of Spearfish, S.D.; and four sisters, Lisa Wagner and her husband Bob of Miles City, Amy Pontius and her husband Rob of Colstrip, Jenifer Zeilstra and her husband Travis of Billings and Sara Kellum and her husband Terry of Seattle, Wash.

Survivors also include two step-sons, Billy and Jesse Filiault of Vermont; two grandchildren, Emily and Brandon Filiault; numerous special nieces and nephews; and her mother-in-law, Betsy Wilkins of Killington, VT.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Guy and Elizabeth Parker and Frank and Emma Pelletier.

A Vigil service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Eastern Montana Cancer Center or to Holy Rosary Hospice.

Isabel Lapito O'Neill

Isabel Lapito O'Neill, 80, of Miles City died Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at her home in Miles City.

Born in Gorham, N.D., on July 5, 1924, she was the daughter of Wallace and Patricia Malkowski Osadchuk. She attended school in North Dakota and worked on the farm herding cows. At the age of 17, she was sent to a convent in Philadelphia and was a nun for nine years.

She returned home for her father's funeral and met Sam Lapito. They were together for 28 years, until the time of his death in 1980.

On Aug. 8, 1983, she and Richard O'Neill were married. Mrs. O'Neill worked at the Olive Hotel and the Miles City Steam Laundry.

She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City.

Her survivors include her husband, Richard O'Neill of Miles City; a son, Leo Lapito, and his wife, Susan, of Billings, and their children, Luke Lapito of Las Vegas, Nev., Marcia, Gabe and Lucy Lapito, all of Billings; three step-daughters, Barbara Stark of Kansas City, MO, Patricia Rubel of Missouri, Colo., and Beverly Huffman of Plains; and a step-son, Brad O'Neill of Harlowtown.

Mrs. O'Neill's parents, seven brothers and seven sisters preceded her in death.

A Vigil Service will be held on Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, at 6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Custer County Cemetery.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Harold W. Higlin

Harold W. Higlin, 90, of Knoxville, Tenn., former Miles City resident, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, in the Shannondale Care Center in Knoxville.

Mr. Higlin was born Dec. 11, 1913, in Tonganoxie, Kan., the son of William and Georgia Baker Higlin. The family moved to the Medora, N.D., Badlands that same year where Mr. Higlin was raised and attended schools, graduating from Sentinel Butte High School.

He attended Dickinson State College in North Dakota, Billings Business College, Poly Tech and a trade school in Seattle, Wash.

Mr. Higlin and Mary Ann Bader were married at Elko, Nev. They made their home in Alaska for many years. He worked as a construction foreman.

The couple later moved to Miles City where they owned and operated a hotel while Mr. Higlin worked in the plumbing trade until his retirement from civil service at the Miles City Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

A World War II veteran, Mr. Higlin's military life consisted of CMTC, Fort Lincoln, N.D., and Marine Corps at San Diego, Calif.

He belonged to several lodges and became a lifelong member of three of them. Mr. Higlin enjoyed all sports, especially tennis and swimming.

His survivors include a daughter, Mona Carrasco; three granddaughters, Angela, Elisa and Kristin Carrasco of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; and two brothers, William and Harry.

Cremation has taken place. A committal service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, in the Custer County Cemetery.

Bullis-Graves Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Janet DeLores Swenson

Janet DeLores Swenson, 61, died Monday, July 26, 2004, at the Prairie County Nursing Home in Terry.

Born in Lake Mills, Iowa, on Nov. 21, 1942, she was the daughter of Ellsworth and DeLores Geving Nelson. She attended schools in Estherville, Iowa, where she graduated from high school in 1961.

Following graduation, she attended college at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., graduating in 1966.

She and Lyle Swenson were married on Aug. 14, 1966. They lived in Roberts for four years and in 1969, they moved to Terry.

Mrs. Swenson taught fifth grade and Special Education at the Terry School for 26 years. She was a dedicated teacher and volunteered much of her time assisting students with special needs and also helped enhance cultural activities in the Terry community by doing plays and theater productions.

A member of the Terry Teachers Association, Mrs. Swenson also belonged to the Prairie County Library Board and was very involved in many other local community events. She was named 1993 First Lady of Prairie County.

During the summer months, she helped at the Terry swimming pool by managing and teaching swimming lessons. She was a patient, tenderhearted, supportive person with a high standard of morals and strong family values. Her phenomenal sense of humor and her ability to make people laugh were her special talents.

Mrs. Swenson is survived by her husband, Lyle Swenson of Terry; a son, Bill Swenson of Carson City, Nev.; two daughters, Melaney Swenson of Boise and Lisa Swenson of Las Vegas, Nev.; a brother, Daryl Nelson of Adel, Iowa; and a sister, Lezlie Nelson of Livingston.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 30, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Terry.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Terry High School for a Scholarship to be started in Mrs. Swenson's name, or to the Prairie County Library.

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