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BETTY EARLENE GUNLOCK..
A quick, soft smile, a kind word, strength of character and spirit and unbelievable determination are qualities we remember most of Betty Gunlock, who passed away on Nov. 16, 2000. Betty died at home, 7810 N. Montana in Helena, amongst family and friends at age 57 after a very long, courageous battle with cancer.
Betty was the first born child of Earl and Elizabeth Amdor in Miles City on March 16, 1943. As a youngster she shared her tumbling talent when she performed for groups around the state. Betty was graduated from Harlowton High School. She married Eugene Gunlock on Sept. 23, 1961, in Harlowton. From that union two sons were born. Prior to ill health, Betty worked as a claims supervisor for United Pacific Insurance.
Her hobbies included camping, fishing, boating and reading. She formerly was bookkeeper and secretary of New Life Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Gene; mother, Elizabeth Amdor of Harlowton; son, Dan Gunlock of Missoula; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Bernice Amdor of Wellton, Ariz.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cora and Bob Goggins of Ennis, Marlene and Bill Moody of Westminster, Colo. Sue and Gary Foust of Madera, Calif., and Alice and Don Crum of Fairmont. Preceding Betty in death were her father, Earl Amdor and son, Scott Gunlock.
Betty felt a sincere admiration and bond for Dr. Judy Schmidt, her assistant oncologist nurse Joni Landes, and Dr. Schmidt’s entire staff.
Visitation will be at Retz Funeral Home in Helena, Sunday, Nov. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. with family receiving friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at the New Life Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Life Lutheran Church, 5980 N. Montana, Helena or Guardian Angels, 2835 Fort Missoula, Ste. 301, Missoula, MT 59804.
FREDA SCHMITT..
Freda Zenith Schmitt, 79, of Three Forks died Nov. 15, 2000, at St Peter’s Hospital of injuries sustained in a car accident. She was born Sept. 26, 1921, in Milligan Canyon, Mont., to Herman and Hattie Thompson.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Leo and Pat Schmitt of Hudson, Iowa, Dewey and Sandra Schmitt of Three Forks; and Leonard and Linda Schmitt of Corvallis, Ore.; daughters and sons-in-laws, Arlene and Jim Bouley of Helena, Madeline and Doug Engelking of East Helena, Irene and Tim Steffin of Vandalia, Mich.; sisters, Eunice Raffety of Willow Creek and Velma Knowles of Three Forks; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Nov. 21, at K & L Funeral Home in Three Forks with the Rev. Lyle Hamilton and the Rev. John Cathcart officiating. Burial will be at Willow Creek.
Patricia Child
Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia “Pat” Child of Helena, formerly of Sidney, is at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Ned Shinnick as presider. Wake services are at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2000, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Sidney. Interment will be on Friday afternoon, Aug. 18, 2000, in Forrestvale Cemetery in Helena under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney.
Patricia Clare Casey Child was born in Havre on Aug. 31, 1935, the first of 12 children to parents Francis and Loretta Casey. The family moved to East Helena where Pat was raised and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1953 and Carroll College in 1957.
Patricia taught English for seven years in Custer, Kremlin and Townsend. In 1963 she married Harry W. Child II, and they made their home in Sidney, where they were blessed with three beautiful children. In 1998 they moved to Great Falls and just completed a move to Helena to start a much-anticipated retirement together.
Pat’s first love was her family and her faith. Her interests included sewing, crafts, gardening, gourmet cooking, and entertaining people. Nothing made her happier than a house full of family and friends and a table full of her fantastic food. She loved beautiful things and her creativity was expressed in colorful flowers and her gardens. No one enjoyed shopping more than Pat and no one could find a better bargain.
Pat was a member of Chapter BA P.E.O., Beta Sigma Phi, had served as a board member on the State Mental Health Board, and had spent countless hours volunteering for numerous organizations. She will be remembered for her loving heart, her ability to help others, and her constant desire to improve everyone’s life.
Pat is survived by her husband Harry; daughters, Lynette (Larry) Herman of Sidney, Libby (Marty) Shaide of Fairview, Mont.; son Lance (Noelle) Child of Big Sky; grandchildren, Josh and Meghan Herman, Jonathan and Mitchel Shaide, and Harry W. Child III; sisters, Sister Lynn Casey, Sister Jean Casey, Jerry Maddio, Colleen Stroup, Mary Brown, Kathy Zoanni; and brothers, Dennis, Michael, Jim, and Tom Casey. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Loretta Casey, and a sister, baby Mary.
Pat began her journey home on Aug. 11, 2000, following complications from a stroke. We have lost one of God’s most beautiful children who gave her entire life to the needs of others and now can rest among her cherished angels.
KATHERINE LORRAINE LOBERG...
Katherine Lorraine (Pepin) Loberg died peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 5, 2000, at her home in Billings. She always said this was the way she wanted to die, and God granted her wish. None of us expected Him to take her so soon. We know He called her to watch over all the animals in Heaven.
Lorraine, as she was known by all that loved her, was born March 5, 1925, in Havre to Adolph and Katherine Ann (Molitor) Pepin. She gtew up there and met Melvin Loberg in Saco. They were married on Dec. 16, 1954. They spent time in Wisconsin and Michigan, and in September 1969 they moved back to Montana.
Lorraine was an accomplished musician and played the piano, organ, and accordion by ear. She and Mel spent several years playing for dances on the Hi-Line. They loved all kinds of music and would sit in on jam sessions with their friends in Billings.
Lorraine’s passion was her love for animals. She would take in strays and work with the animal shelter to find them homes. She spent countless hours caring for them and found great satisfaction in finding safe shelter and loving homes for them. She knew this was the reason God put her on this earth.
Lorraine loved Mel and Mel loved her. In their early retirement years they spent time traveling around in their motorhome. As time went by they enjoyed growing old together, working in the yard, feeding the birds, raising a garden and keeping in touch with their children, grandchildren and friends, She was loved by many and she will always be with us.
Lorraine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She had an independent spirit and did things her way. She had a heart of gold and continually helped people in their time of need. She was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, and her family would often ask her to watch the game in a different room if they were losing.
Our memories of her are many and they are the things we will always treasure. She was the one we still called when we were sick to make us feel better. The holiday memories of the smells of her kitchen cooking turkey dinners and fighting over who would get the drumsticks, her delicious Finn bread toast, and also her wonderful sense of humor will never be forgotten.
She is survived by her husband, Mel; children, Linda Vance, Tom and Kim Loberg, Marsha and Kirk Johnson, Cheryl Loberg and her husband, Doug Robinson, and Jim and Gloria Taylor; grandchildren, John and Rebecca Loberg, Cole Johnson, Ryan and Wendy Taylor and Stacy Taylor; sister Mary Louise Atkinson; and her beloved pets, Meisha and Javan.
At Lorraine’s request, cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends are asked to join the family on Thursday Nov. 9, 2 p.m. at Smith’s West Chapel, 304 34th Street West, Billings for memorial service. Memorials may be sent to the Billings Animal Shelter.
I will miss my best friend. I love you honey. Rest in peace.
FREDERICK A. MOHRMANN...
Frederick Arnold Mohrmann, 74, went to be with the Lord Nov. 6, 2000, after a brief hospital stay.
He was born Dec. 21, 1925. in St. Louis, Mo., the oldest of 12 children. He served in Europe during WWII in the Fourth Armoured Division of Gen. Patton’s Third Army.
Frederick married Madeline Amelia Toenjes on Sept. 8, 1951, in St. Louis. They have 10 children and 24 grandchildren. In 1981, they moved to Helena from Denver.
At the age of 59 he surrendered his life to Christ. From that point on, his relationship with Jesus was the most important part of his life. He served his family and church faithfully. Frederick was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Madeline; children, Lynn Dolan, Steve Mohrmann, Debbie Bennison, Maureen Stinemeyer, Jeff Mohrmann, Joan Lizar, Dan Mohrmann, Pat Patterson, David Mohrmann, Chris Mohrmann, their families and a large extended family.
Visitation will be from 12-noon to 5 p.m. today, Wednesday Nov. 8. The family will receive friends between 5 and 7:30 p.m. this evening at Retz Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Thursday Nov. 9, at The First Assembly of God Church, 11 a.m., with the Rev. Jim Pagels officiating. Interment will follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery with military honors provided by the Lewis and Clark Veterans Council.
Memorials are suggested to The First Assembly of God Church Mission Fund, 2210 Dodge Ave., Helena, MT 59601.
LESTIE HOLDAWAY TILTON...
Lestie Holdaway Tilton, 64, of Kirkland, Wash., formerly of Helena died Oct. 29, 2000, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 28, 1936, in Helena to Ben and Opal Holdaway.
When Lestie was seven the family moved to Wallace, Idaho, where she graduated from high school. In 1958, she moved to Seattle. She began her career in the banking business until retiring and moving to Maple Valley, Wash., in 1992.
She was preceded in death by her son, Paul; and parents. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Maureen Gardner of Maple Valley; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Rodrigo Guerrero’sof Bellevue, Wash.; six grandchildren, one great grandchild; sister, Carol Jean Dagenais of Helena; nephews, Steve and Mike Dagenais of Helena; aunt and uncle, Jean and John Raymond of Kirkland; and dear cousin, Corky Hull of Helena.
Funeral service has been held in Bellevue. Burial was in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
To my beautiful sister,“ May you soar with the angels.”
CARROLL E. MARCUS...
Carroll E. Marcus, 77, of Helena, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, after a long illness at Big Sky Care Center. Born Carroll E. Ore on March 2, 1923, in Ortinville, Minn., she grew up in Lewistown where she graduated from High School in 1941. She worked for Boeing Aircraft during WWII. She married Jack Toomey in 1942 and had a son, John Daniel. They later divorced. In 1947 she married William S. Nunley and had another son, Michael Anthony. They later divorced. She then married Charles E. Marcus in 1969 while living in Billings. Together Carroll and Charles owned and operated Mac’s Bar and Restaurant in Wolf Creek until their health deteriorated. Both Carroll and Charles have resided in the Big Sky care center for the past several years. Survivors include her husband, Charlie of Helena; son, John Toomey and family of Helena; and son, Mike Nunley and family of Gillette, Wyo.; stepson, Randy Marcus and family of Helena. Carroll was preceded in death by her parents, George and Jessie Ore; brother, Wesley Ore and sister, Margret Ore. No services are planned at this time. Family prefers memorials to the Fidelity Chapter # 18, OES, C/O Charles F. Tesch, 3022 First Ave. So., Great Falls, MT 59401. Arrangements were entrusted to Hagler-Anderson Funeral Home.
Norma Jeanne Byrd....
Longtime Helena resident, Norma Jeanne Byrd passed away on Oct. 7, 2000, after a lengthy illness.
She was born on Nov. 14, 1930, to Carl and Nora Jarrett in Clyde Park. She graduated from Park High School in 1948.
She then moved to Helena and married George Byrd in June 1950. They had six children together, residing in York and Helena. They were divorced in 1963.
Norma was employed at the State of Montana, Union Bank and Trust, 1st Security Bank and then moved to Great Falls where she was employed at 1st Federal Bank and Reserve, where she held the position of the first female bank branch manager in Montana.
She returned to Helena in 1981. She moved to Boulder in 1994 and back to Helena in 1999.
Her greatest achievement was raising six children against great odds. She loved to read, garden and dance.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Nora Jarrett; three brothers, Carl, Milford (Tuffy) and Paul (Bud) Jarrett; three sisters, Flossie Gibson, Gertrude Weidman and Louise Thompson and grandson, Christopher Byrd.
Survivors include six children, Carl Fluharty of Maxville, Peggy Byrd of Clinton, Bob and Rhonda Byrd of Elliston, Becky Martin of Missoula, Sally Blanchard of Philipsburg and Jenny and Chris Dargan of Helena, 13 grandchildren, Jesse and Justin Fluharty, Nick and Jared Fleury, Timothy Byrd, Stephanie West, Lisa and Cindy Martin, Eric Mayer, Travis, Kyle and Sean Blanchard and Matthew Byrd; four great grandchildren, Noah, Ezra and Elijiah West and Brandon (Fleury) Smith; two sisters Betty McMichael of Spanaway, Wash. and Nellie Nelson of Columbus, Neb.; sister-in-law Mavis “Pete” Jarrett and numerous nieces and nephews.
A services of remembrances will be held at the Eagles Lodge No. 16, 801 No. Fee St. today at 2 p.m. Cremation has already taken place. Arrangements are under the direction of Hagler-Anderson Mortuary.
