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Arnold Solberg
Arnold Richard Solberg, 86, died at Shady Lane Assisted Living in Miles City on Monday, Sept. 27, 2004.
He was born in Red Lodge on Oct. 21, 1917, to Martin and Gunhild (Bjornson) Solberg. He was the seventh of nine children who spoke Norwegian until beginning first grade. The family moved to Billings in 1923, where he attended school.
In 1940, Mr. Solberg enlisted in the Air Force, serving primarily in India and Australia during World War II as a cryptographer. He was honorably discharged in September of 1945.
After returning from overseas, he married Mary Pfennigs at Wichita Falls, Texas, on March 12, 1945. They made their home in Billings where they raised three daughters.
Mr. Solberg worked at Tony's Market as a butcher and later as a salesman for Midland Empire Packing Company.
In 1988, he and his wife moved to Spokane, Wash. After Mrs. Solberg's death in 1998, Mr. Solberg moved to Miles City where he lived with his daughter, Susan, and her family until shortly before his death.
Mr. Solberg is survived by his daughters, Donna and Jon Rasmussen of Antelope, and their daughters, Suzanne and Kara; Susan and Randy Anderson of Miles City and their children, Joshua, Marissa, and Sara; Sandra and David Bishop of Redmond, Ore., and their sons, Michael and Brian; and his sisters, Agnes Haugland of Billings and Ruby Ostrem of Gresham, Ore.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary; his parents, Martin and Gunhild Solberg; his brothers, Magnus, Ed, Harold, Bjarne and George; his sister, Mable Sundberg.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at 3:30 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment, with military honors, will follow in the Custer County Cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Kyle Heitbrink
Kyle Andrew Heitbrink, 21, of Vernon, Texas, formerly of Miles City, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, as a result of a tragic car accident returning home to Texas from his mother's funeral in Miles City.
He was the son of the late Donna Kay Smith and Rick Heitbrink of Fort Morgan, Colo. Mr. Heitbrink was born Jan. 8, 1983, in Fort Morgan. The family moved to Miles City where he attended Highland Park School. They later moved to Texas where he finished school.
Mr. Heitbrink was planning to go into law enforcement.
His survivors include a daughter, Madison Sara Kay Heitbrink of Vernon, Texas; two brothers, Jason (Cheridy) Heitbrink and their two daughters, Hannah and Hailey, and Colton MacDonald of Nebraska; a sister, Kelly Buckingham of Terry; his grandparents, Harold and Gladys Smith of Miles City and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Heitbrink of Fort Morgan; his special friends, Sara, Hutch and Ruby of Vernon, Texas; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Kay Smith; his aunt, Janet Smith; and a cousin, Brianna Frahm.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at 4 p.m. at the Calvary Cemetery in Miles City.
Mary Bernardine Regan
Mary Bernardine Regan, 90, died quietly Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, in Miles City.
Born to Mae and Clem Sheridan on May 25, 1914, she spent her formative years in Minneapolis, Minn. After graduating from high school, she sang professionally and worked as a secretary.
While visiting relatives (the George and Gretchen Carr family in Miles City), she met, corresponded with, fell in love with, and married Robert T. Regan.
During their 64 years together, they created a family and a community of lively and fun-loving friends and companions. Mrs. Regan actively encouraged her extended family's involvement in academics, music, arts, and sports. She expressed her deep faith by selfless participation in church and community service.
Mrs. Regan genuinely loved and cared for others and, in turn, was deeply loved and respected. She had a contagious gift for sharing happiness and delight in life.
Her survivors include her husband, Robert; sons Joseph, and his wife, Barb, of Miles City, Robert Jr., and his wife, Mary, of Nashville, Tenn., Michael, and his wife, Melissa, of Eureka, Calif., John of Livingston, Pat, and his wife, Cathy, of Cle Elum, Wash., and Dan of Livingston; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clem and Mae; two maternal aunts, Gretchen Carr and Elizabeth "Biddy" Neuwirth; and her brothers, Joe and Charles.
A Vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary Cemetery in Miles City.
Should friends desire, flowers, masses and memorials may be sent to the charity of one's choice.
James L. Fulton
James L. Fulton, 56, of Forsyth died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, near Dillon while on his elk hunting trip.
Mr. Fulton was born April 20, 1948, the son of Robert and Wanda Reese Fulton in Percy, Ill. He was raised and educated in the Percy area.
Following his schooling, Mr. Fulton entered the United States Navy on Jan. 3, 1968. He served his country actively until Jan. 18, 1970, when he entered the Navy Reserve. He was later honorably discharged on Sept. 28, 1973.
Following his time in the armed forces, he married Gayle Stewart on July 24, 1971, at Coulterville, Ill. Together, they made their home in Illinois until moving to Forsyth in 1973 where he worked as a carpenter in Colstrip during the construction of the Colstrip power plants.
During the 1980s, Mr. Fulton continued to work as a carpenter in the Forsyth area until being employed at what is now Forsyth Hardware, where he worked until the time of his death.
He was active in the Young Men's Club as well as holding various other memberships in Forsyth. Mr. Fulton was friendly to all and never met a stranger. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, visiting with everyone and most of all hunting. He especially loved his family, children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Gayle of Forsyth; two sons, Allen Fulton, and his wife, Dana, of Colstrip and Jim Fulton, and his wife, Jasa, of Shepherd; two grandchildren, Brayden and Brookelyn; his father, Robert Fulton, and his wife, Peggy, of Percy.
His survivors also include one brother, Robert "Bob" Fulton, and his wife, Louise, of Ava, Ill.; one sister, Jean Salger, and her husband, Glenn, of Percy; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda in 1983.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Burial will be in the Forsyth Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Young Men's Club or to a charity of one's choice.
Edward E. Hickel
ULM - Edward Elmer Hickel, 85, a retired welder/machinist and Army veteran, died of natural causes Wednesday at his home in Ulm.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Falls, with cremation following the service. Burial of ashes will take place in East Rosebud Cemetery in Absarokee at a later date.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Hickel of Ulm; sons Edward E. Hickel of Bozeman and Harry J. Hickel of Choteau; a sister, Lenore Anderson of Miles City; three grandchildren, Kenneth G. Miller, John E. Miller and Andy Sullivan; and two great-grandchildren, Trevon Miller and Kaylee Miller; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth; a daughter-in-law, Shyralee G. Hickel; his parents, a sister and a brother.
Edward Elmer Hickel was born May 2, 1919, to Henry and Marie Hickel, at the family homestead at Coalwood, Mont., south of Miles City. He attended the Bobcat and Divide rural schools until moving with his family to Miles City, where he completed his schooling, graduating from Custer County High School in 1937.
When World War II began, he was among the first to leave Custer County, and was assigned to Co. B, 821st Aviation Construction Engineers, serving in the South Pacific Theater. After being injured and contracting malaria, he was sent back to the States and given an honorable discharge when the war ended.
He returned to the family ranch on the Tongue River to assist his parents.
On June 6, 1948, he married Ruth Harken at Concordia Lutheran Church in Forsyth. They moved to the Great Falls-Ulm area, where they have continued to reside. He was well-known in the highway construction business as a welder and master mechanic, and retired from the State Highway Department in 1982, after 25 years.
He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a charter member of Peace Lutheran Church, where he held various offices. He was also active in the Boy Scout marksmanship program and the Cub Scouts when his two sons were involved. He was a longtime member of the Ulm Volunteer Fire Department, holding various positions there, and was a charter member of the Operating Engineers in Miles City, the local International Association of Machinists, a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and N.R.A., and a member of the National Trappers Association. he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and especially working with and riding his horses. He was always willing to help someone when need.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be sent to the organ fund at Trinity Lutheran Church; Easter Seals; or a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., in Great Falls.
