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Thomas M. Black Eagle, Sr.
Thomas Malcolm Black Eagle, Sr., 74, of Wolf Point, MT passed away on October 11, 2004 at Faith Home due to natural causes. Thomas was known as “Black Eagle” by all his family and friends. Black Eagle was born February 7, 1930 in Washington DC. Black Eagle worked as a cement finisher all of his life. He worked on a lot of bridges when he was younger. He farmed north of Nashua for many years and was a fire fighter for the Fort Peck Tribes into his sixties. He always enjoyed cutting wood. In his younger years he enjoyed leatherwork. He loved seafood and enjoyed spending time with his friends and watching news programs.
Black Eagle is survived by his sons, Tom Black Eagle Jr. of Toppenish, WA, Thomas L. Black Eagle, Mark Black Eagle, and Cordell Black Eagle all of Wolf Point, MT, Matt Black Eagle of Nashua, MT and Glenn Black Eagle of Fraser, MT, his daughters, Marylyn Clancy of Wolf Point, MT, Brenda Hopkins of Nashua, MT and Kim Black Eagle of Fraser, MT and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded by two children Elizabeth “Lizzy” and Gary.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 13, 2004 from 5 to 8 at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point, MT. A vigil service will begin at 7:00pm. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 10am at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Internment will take place at farm north of Nashua, MT. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Denise K. Red Thunder
“Anything that has reminded you of how precious life is and has taught you to treasure the relations --- is a blessing.”
Denise Kay Red Thunder left this world unexpectedly on July 17, 2004. She was born on January 1, 1972 to Calvin and Sharon (Youpee) Red Thunder. Being born and raised in Poplar, she graduated from Poplar High School in 1990.
She married
her high school sweetheart Errol Standing in Wolf Point, MT. They later divorced but remained friends.
Denise was a descendant of the late Red Thunder and Owl Bull, and her family lineage included the Minneconjou, Hunkpapa, Santee and Oglala Sioux bands.
Denise enjoyed chatting on her computer where she met many new friends; her evening car rides with Donelle; visiting for hours with her mother and sister; reading; and most of all, she loved to be with her children.
Those surviving Denise are her son (adopted brother) Jared Wade; her daughters JenEtte Cailen Tione and Shanel Angelique; her mother Sharon; her brothers Sheldon (Ilenda) and Calvin Jr.; her only sister Angeline (Mike); nephews Tommy, Brandon, Sean, Jim, Shane, and Seth; and her niece Maria. Also surviving her are her maternal grandfather Jim Youpee; numerous aunts and uncles, a special cousin/sister Sharon Kidman. Through Indian custom, her adopted bothers and sisters include, Asad Mushtaq, Donelle Buckles, Janene Shigley, and Connie Thompson.
Denise, we know it could never be said enough just how much we love and care for you. We know we took for granted that you would always be here. We can’t imagine what life is going to be like without your smile, your voice and your touch. We will always love you. Mom, Babe, Chic, Jared JenEtte and Shanel.
Viewing will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Our Lady of Lourdes in Poplar, with a vigil beginning at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 23, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Poplar City cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at csmc@nemontel.net or www.stevensonsonandsons.com. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
John Milton Flippin
John Milton Flippin, age 81, of Miles City passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
John was born on April 7, 2005 on the family ranch north of Cohagen, Montana, the son of John Lee and Christine (Nelson) Flippin. He attended lower Hay Creek Country School through the eighth grade and graduated from Cohagen High School in 1941. He was inducted into the service in 1948 and received a medical discharge shortly after.
John was employed on several ranched throughout his lifetime and also worked as a bartended occasionally. He worked in the Green Thumb program, helping senior citizens in the fuel assistance program.
John liked working with wood and restoring antique furniture
John is survived by his sister, Hazel McEldery of Phoenix, AZ; Ruth Robinson of Billings, MT; and Alice (Ervin) Schmidt of Miles City and several nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Floyd, and his sisters, Doris Gall and Stella Lempe.
At John’s request, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Isabel Lapito O'Neill
Isabel Lapito O’Neill, age 80, of Miles City went to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, August 2, 2004 at her home in Miles City.
Isabel was born in Gorham, North Dakota on July 5, 1924, 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 August 8, 1983, she married
Richard O’Neill. She worked at the Olive Hotel and the Miles City Steam Laundry.
Isabel enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.
Isabel is survived by her husband, Richard O’Neill of Miles City, MT; a son, Leo Lapito and his wife Susan of Billings, MT and their children: Luke Lapito of Las Vegas, NV; Marcia, Gabe, and Lucy Lapito all of Billings, MT; three stepdaughters: Barbara Stark of Kansas City, MO; Patricia Rubel of Missouri, CO; Beverly Huffman of Plains, MT; and a stepson, Brad O’Neill of Harlowtown, MT. Her parents, seven brothers, and seven sisters preceded her in death.
A Vigil service will be held on Friday, August 6, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the family lot of the Custer County cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Joyce Carter
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 10, 2005 at the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry.
Interment will follow in the Prairie County cemetery.
Joyce Carter, age 73, of Fallon, MT passed away on Friday, January 7, 2005 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive, MT.
Joyce was born on March 17, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Thomas and Agnes (Zasada) Degnan. She was raised in Milwaukee where she attended school. At the age of 16, Joyce moved to Richey, Montana with a friend where she met Tommy Baldwin. They were married
on October 16, 1948 and resided in Richey on the family ranch. Joyce and Tommy raised 5 children on the ranch while working there. They were later divorced in 1968. Joyce worked in Richey, Circle and Brockway. While living in Terry, she met Willie Carter and they were married
on September 17, 1971. They made their home in Terry and then moved on to Fallon. She worked for Waldo Gardens and various other jobs in the area. After her divorce from Willie in 1993, she remained in Fallon where she has resided since.
Joyce enjoyed sports, reading, gardening and her animals – her pets were always kept close. She enjoyed her house plants and took great pride in them. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Methodist Ladies Aide in Richey.
She is survived by her 2 sons; Steven Baldwin of Fallon, MT, Rick Baldwin of Richey, MT, 4 daughters; Valerie Baldwin of Richey, MT, Kimberlee (Daryl) Vaira of Lambert, MT, Tracy (Kelly) Kruger of Regent, ND, Heather Carter of Terry, MT, a brother Richard Degnan, four sisters; Pat, Lois, Brownie and Nancy, twelve grandchildren; Shawn, Tiffany, Matthew, Carrie, Courtney, Megan, Devon, Drue, Thomas, Kale, Dane and Callen and 9 great-grandchildren; Brianna, Bradley, Quinten, Spencer, Madison, Brianna, Tristyn, Braeden and Makyya . She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Bobby and Tommy and a sister Janice Loppnow.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 10, 2005 at the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Interment will follow in the Prairie County cemetery.
If desired, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements.
Estella Belle Renz
Estella Belle Renz, age 78, of Minatare, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Regional West Medical Center, Scottsbluff.
A funeral service will be 3:00 P.M., Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel at Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Interment will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Prairie County cemetery at Terry, Montana. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the local arrangements.
Estella was born December 4, 1927, at Terry, Montana to Arthur and Anna (Lupanicci) Moe. She grew up and attended schools at Terry, Montana. She married
Herb Renz in September 1946, at Scobey, Montana. During their marriage they lived in many states including Montana, Arizona, Washington, Oregon and North Dakota because of Herb’s work. Herb preceded Estella in death in 1984 and she moved to Minatare, Nebraska in 1991.
Survivors include her daughters, Debby (Tennus) Gaub and Callie (Daniel) Weinreis all of Minatare; sisters, Suzanne (David) Myszak of Lafayette, Colorado and Rita (Leroy) Buxbaum of Glendive, Montana; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, her husband, three sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
Avis Mitchell
Avis J. Mitchell passed away peacefully from cancer at her home in Miles City with her family by her side on January 17, 2006.
Avis Jean Baldwin was born on October 10, 1928 at Ismay, Montana to A.E. Baldwin and Esther Louise Baker Baldwin. She was raised on the family ranch with her sisters and brother. There, she learned the self-reliance and work ethic she carried with her for the rest of her life. She attended Coal Creek School, a rural one-room school located 16 miles west of Ismay, where she was the only student in her class for eight years. She attended high school in Ismay, living at the local hotel with her sister, Doris, and returning home to the ranch on weekends. She graduated as valedictorian in 1946. Later, she took classes in art, language, and business at Miles Community College.
Following high school graduation she moved to Miles City. Her first employment was with the Miles City Bank, and then with the Miles City Star Printing Company.
On June 10, 1951, Avis married
W.A. Mitchell, Jr., at the First Presbyterian Church in Miles City. Avis and Bill had two children, Laura Ann and William Ashford.
Bill and Avis raised their family in Miles City where Bill was the president of the W.A. Mitchell Agency, an insurance and real estate business. Independent Insurance Agents Association meetings gave Avis the opportunity to travel with Bill.
Avis created a home for her family that reflected her interest in architecture, the arts, and gardening. Friends and family enjoyed the style in which she celebrated special occasions and entertained.
After her children left home, Avis spent a great deal of time supporting the arts in Miles City. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Custer County Art and Heritage Center. Preceding the creation of the Art Center, she was an active member of the Miles City Branch of the Montana Institute of the Arts, serving as president from 1970 to 1972. She believed that the Miles City area, including rural schools like the one she had attended, would benefit from a permanent art center where children and adults could participate in art classes and view original art. The old Miles City waterworks was secured for conversion to art galleries, offices, and workrooms. Many volunteer hours were spent scraping sedimentation from the walls of the former settling tanks before they were converted into gallery space. Because of her own commitment, Avis was willing to ask others for financial support for the Center. She served as the first president of the board of directors of the Center. She was elected president for a total of eight years. She served continuously on the Center’s Board of Directors from 1976 to the present. To provide for the long-term operation of the Art Center, Avis helped to establish the Custer County Art Center Foundation in 1986. She served as president of the Foundation from 1986 to the time of her death. In 2003, Avis accepted, on behalf of the Art Center, the Governor’s Arts Award. At that time, the Center was described as, “one of the state’s premiere exhibition spaces for visual artists.” In addition to her work with the arts in Miles City, Avis was appointed to the Montana Arts Council Advisory Board from 1976 - 1980, the Montana Art Advocates Steering Committee from 1978 – 1980, and the University of Montana School of Fine Arts Advisory Council in 2004.
As a competitor in the best sense of the word, Avis enjoyed playing golf. She was a student of the game, constantly working to improve. She was the Town & Country Club women’s champion six times. She had three holes-in-one on the Miles City course, one on hole number 3 and two on hole number 8. She played in numerous Montana Women’s State Amateur Tournaments, winning or placing in her flight several times. She was proud of her son’s choice of the golf business as his career.
Avis and Bill believed travel is a wonderful way to learn about the world. They traveled often and appreciated the chance to experience many different cultures first-hand. They had traveled to South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe as well as through much of the United States. A 50-day trip to Asia and the Middle East, taken in early 2001 to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary, was especially memorable. They also took each of their granddaughters on her first trip to New York City, a city they particularly enjoyed.
As involved members of the Miles City community, Avis and Bill frequently attended Custer County District High School football and basketball games, Miles Community College basketball and baseball games, American Legion Baseball games, as well as community and high school concerts and foreign films. Avis was an active member of the Miles City First Presbyterian Church for nearly sixty years.
Avis and Bill established scholarships to the University of Montana for students from eastern Montana in the School of Business and for students in the School of Fine Arts in both music and visual arts. They also provided scholarships to students at Custer County District High School and Miles Community College.
Avis will be remembered as an elegant woman with true grace. She was generous and supportive of her family in all they endeavored.
Her parents, A.E. and Esther Baldwin, as well as her sister, Doris Baldwin Ciampa, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, W.A. (Bill) Mitchell, Jr., of Miles City, MT, her daughter, Laura Mitchell Ross and her husband John Walker Ross, and their children, Hillary and Elizabeth Ross, and her son, William (Bill) Mitchell, and his children, Heather and Lindsey Mitchell, all of Billings, MT.
cShe is also survived by her sister, Lela Baldwin Torgrimson, and her husband, Bob, of Miles City, her sister, Sally Baldwin O’Neal, and her husband, Bill, of Odessa, TX, and her brother, John Baldwin, and his wife, Therese, of the family ranch near Ismay. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Richard G. Mitchell, and his wife, Margaret. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Miles City. Interment will be held in the family lot of the Custer County cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Custer County Art Center Foundation, P.O. Box 1284, Miles City, MT 59301, the First Presbyterian Church, 1401 Main, Miles City, MT 59301, or the Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301.
Hilda Morris
Hilda Morris went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2004 after a short illness, at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth.
She was born on November 30, 1907 at Hebron, ND, the oldest of five children, to Peter and Margaret (Hoerauf) Buchli. There she spent her early years going to school and helping her Dad on the ranch. There Hilda learned to love animals, especially horses.
On August 22, 1927 she eloped and married
Paul Fetter. They made their home on her Dad’s ranch for the first few years. There her son, Wallace, was born August 19, 1928 and her daughter Jean on December 16, 1929. Shortly after, they moved to Shirley, MT and ranched on Cottonwood Creek through the depression years. She sold eggs and cream to help buy the groceries. Paul and the neighbors rounded up wild horses and “green-broke” them to sell.
In 1940 Paul and Hilda moved to a ranch at Stacey. The ‘40’s were good years for them, alfalfa see was selling at a good price and rain was plentiful. Although the children had been boarded out to go to school, while living on the ranch at Stacy, they could ride horseback to school.
In 1950 Paul decided he wanted a ranch in the mountains. The Stacey ranch was sold and they moved to Springdale, where they bought a ranch in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains. Although he loved the ranch, Hilda’s heart was still at Stacy. In August of 1951, Paul was killed in a farm accident and Hilda was widowed at the age of 43.
Hilda later married
Sam Morris on June 10, 1952. Their respective ranches were sold. Together, they moved to a small farm north of Big Timber where they spent their 35 years together. They traveled for a few years but then settled down to doing what Hilda loved best, animals; goats, sheep, chickens of all kinds, peacocks, geese, ducks, ect. Hilda also loved to raise flowers and vegetables, which she shared with friends and strangers alike.
After Sam died on April 14, 1987, Hilda moved to Rosebud in December of 1990 to be near her daughter. She later moved to the Rosebud Health Care Center Nursing Home, where she spent the last 9 years of her life.
Sam and Hilda were members of the Big Timber Church of God, the Springdale Historic Society and the Rock Club.
She is survived by her daughter Jean of Rosebud, 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, as well as 3 great-great grandchildren, and her sister Cara Hill of TN.
Hilda was preceded in death by her two husbands Paul and Sam, her son Wallace, one brother Albert Buchli, her sisters Irma Gartley and Agnes Bolke and one grandson Thomas Melle.
Memorials can be sent to the Salvation Army.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
Sister Ruth Steffes
A Memorial service will be held in Miles City at a later date
Sister Ruth Steffes, 95, a Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died July 17, 2005 at Presentation Convent.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Ruth Steffes was Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD. A Scriptural Wake Service was held Monday, July 18, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Father Ben Benzinger, SJ, was celebrant and homilist.
Burial was at the Sacred Heart cemetery with Spitzer Funeral Home, 320 SE 6th Avenue, in charge of arrangements.
Helena Christina was born March 17, 1910 in Andover, SD to Louisa (Fessler) and Christian Steffes. She received her elementary education in Andover and went to high school for two years before entering Presentation Convent on August 25, 1932. She made her profession of vows on July 9, 1935. Sister ministered in the schools and hospitals in domestic and food services from 1943-1971. In 1974 she received her CPE certification and worked in Pastoral Care in Miles City MT from 1971 to 1995. Sister Ruth retired in 1995 but still did volunteer work and visiting in the parishes of Miles City. Everyone in the city seemed to know her and love her. Many of the citizens of Miles City compared her to Mother Theresa of Calcutta. She returned to Aberdeen in 2001 where spent her days in prayer and helping with various recycling needs. Sister Ruth will be remembered for her love of life, her dedication to prayer and her service to the poor.
Sister Ruth is survived by her community family of Presentation Sisters, 4 sisters, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters and 1 brother. Members of the Aberdeen Knights of Columbus will serve as casket bearers.
