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Wanda Yellowhair
Wanda Yellowhair, age 56, of Ashland, MT, passed away on January 2, 2005 at the Parkview Convalescent Care in Billings, MT.
Wanda attended grade school in Ashland and later finished her education in Busby. Following her schooling, Wanda moved to California where she worked as a nurse’s aid. She later returned to Ashland. Wanda worked at the Gilds Arts & Crafts in St. LaBre. Following her time in St. LaBre, she worked at the Ashland saw mill until she became ill.
She enjoyed doing arts and crafts of any kind, including beading. She also enjoyed traveling with her friends and family. She liked going to pow wows, camping and listening to peyote music. She was a member of the Northern American Catholic Church.
Wanda is survived by her sons, Darren and his wife Nadine Yellowhair, Kevin Bordeaux and Wayne Bordeaux; her grandchildren Durran Yellowhair, Darian Yellowhair, Darren Yellowhair Jr., Darika Yellowhair, Keisha Eagle, Jayna Two Moons and Andrew Quiroz; her close aunt, Lena Grey; her nephews, Warren “Gus” Yellowhair, Monty Yellowhair and Isadore Whitewolf; her nieces, Lois Magpie, Clarice Cox, and Gennevive Seminole.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Tanya Eagle; her three brothers, Patrick, Johnny and Anthony; and her sister, Elaine.
Wake service will be held on Friday, January 7, 2004 at 7:00pm at the St. LaBre Social Room in Ashland. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 11:00am at the St. LaBre Catholic Church in Ashland. Interment will follow in the St. LaBre cemetery in Ashland.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of these arrangements.
Darby Nicholas
Darby Nicholas, age 35, of Miles City, MT, whose infamous voice and style has been broadcasting sporting events across Montana, left this earth, from a heart condition he carried since birth, at his home in Miles City, MT on April 4, 2006.
Darby began his earthy life on June 2, 1970 in Billings, MT. His proud and excited parents were Kenneth and Rosemary (Kirkness) Nicholas. Darby was a loving child whose only concern was that there was enough bologna and kool-aid in the refrigerator. His antics and creation of words, known as “Darbyisms”, are remembered to this day. He was an only child until the birth of his brother and best friend, Derek, in 1973. Darby was found many times in his brother’s crib comforting him or even feeding him cold bottles. The family lived in San Diego in the early 1970’s before moving back to Billings. In 1976, he moved to Tri-Cities, WA and in 1986 the family moved back to Billings. Darby graduated from Billings West High School in 1988. His first career aspirations were to be a Minister and Christian Broadcasting DJ. However after the death of his Dad, he changed his mind and chose to be a Sports Broadcaster. Darby moved to Washington after graduation, then on to attend the University of Missoula where he enjoyed drama classes. Darby chose to live in a teepee and tent in Arlee before moving to Red Lodge. Love moved him to New Jersey, where he could only stand to stay one year.
Darby then landed back in Billings where he attended the May School of Broadcasting in Billings, MT. Upon the death of his grandmother, he chose to move to Miles City in the fall of 1998 where he joined KATL as a radio sports announcer.
Oh, Miles City, you must know he loved you so! His passion was in announcing sporting events for the local teams. He was famous in his own right as a sports broadcaster. He was an easygoing, low-key listen guy with a multi-sport versatility. He coined the phrase “The Corral” for the Custer County District High School gym and finished every sportscast with “My money’s on the home team.” Darby was never too shy to give his opinion, which endeared him to some and irritated the heck out of the others. Darby always loved the kids in sports and rooted for them to do their best.
Darby had an exceptional outlook on life. He was always quick witted and talented in music. He could sit down and write parodies within a couple hours, most of the time. He loved poking fun at people. We will so miss his love, his wit, his sense of humor, and his joy that his dream was his work.
Sadly, left behind are his wife Barbie (Todoroff) Nicholas, mother Rosemary L. Nicholas, brother Derek L. Nicholas, nephew Riley Nicholas, nieces Karly Nicholas, and Tracy Todoroff. And not to leave out his uncles David Kirkness, Jimmie Kirkness, and Darrell Kautz, plus his aunts Kim Kirkness, Debbie Smith, Donna Pennigton, and many cousins and second cousins. Then there are those families that are not of blood they are of choice. Dan and Sharon O’Donnell, Chris and Jana O’Donnell and Nicholas O’Donnell. He was preceded in death by his Dad, Kenneth L. Nichols, maternal grandparents Duane and Marian Kirkness, paternal grandparents Roy S. Nicholas and Doreen M. Kautz, Great-Grandparents both maternal and paternal, cousin Tyson Kirkness and second cousin Jordan Burk.
Darby left an imprint on this earthly world that many will treasure and remember for years to come. For Darby, there is still much to experience and many color commentaries to air as he has now started a new adventure, his first career aspiration “A Christian Broadcaster.”
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2006 from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 10:00 am at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City, MT. Interment will follow in the Custer County cemetery. Funeral services will be held in Billings, MT on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 2:00 pm at the family home; 515 16th Street West in Billings, MT.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorials in Darby’s name to a scholarship to be determined at a later date, c/o Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home, 1717 Main Street, Miles City, MT 59301 or to the charity of ones choice.
Ruth Prahl
Ruth Prahl, age 94, longtime resident of Miles City passed away on Monday, December 20, 2004 at the Friendship Villa in Miles City.
Ruth was born in Stewart, Minnesota on July 20, 1910, the daughter of Franklin and Anna (Pikal) Kuni. The family moved to Oregon, later to Medora, North Dakota where she attended first and second grade. The family then moved to Miles City where she completed grade school and graduated from Custer County High School in 1928. Ruth worked at Woolworths and Beacon Carter Café. She then went to work at the Miles City Laundry for over 22 years in the dry cleaning department and later in the office. Ruth had worked part time for the Holy Rosary Hospital Auxiliary placing television sets in patient’s rooms. Ruth was a volunteer at the Miles City VA until May of 2002. Ruth in her leisure time enjoyed staying in various homes in Miles City babysitting pets while the families are vacationing or out of town. She will always be remembered for her collection of dolls and plates.
Ruth is survived by her sons: Robert (Carol Ann) of Miles City, MT; and Sidney (Margie of Alexandria, VA; four grandchildren: Cindy (Jack) Blank of Myrtle, MO; Bill (Joyce) Prahl of Medford, OR; Christina and Sarah Prahl both of Alexandria, VA; and one great granddaughter, Keana Prahl of Reno, NV; nephews: Gordon Kuni, Bill (Jan) Kuni, Jon Kuni, Joe Prahl, a niece Nancy Stiner; and special close friends Angie and Mel Garrett and Margaret Lyons.
At Ruth’s request, cremation has taken place with a private family graveside service at a later date.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Ann MacDonald
Ann Katherine Schmidt MacDonald, age 78, of Jordan, Montana, passed away at the family ranch in Jordan on April 28, 2005.
Ann was born on September 19, 1926, at the family ranch in Cohagen, Montana, the daughter of Josef and Marie (Cimbalnik) Schmidt where she was the youngest of nine children, seven brothers; Frank, Nickolas, Anton, John, Joseph, William, and Henry and one sister, Mary.
Ann began her education at the Hafla Country School and then attended Cohagen School where she graduated Valedictorian in 1944. After graduation she began her teaching career of fourteen years in area country schools while going to summer school at Eastern Montana College in Billings, Montana to further her education. On June 17, 1961 she was united in marriage with John J. MacDonald in Miles City, Montana. They then made their home on the family ranch in Jordan where they raised their family.
Ann enjoyed taking her kids to all of their activities whether it be in 4-H, the fair or swimming lessons, or practicing for some sporting activity, all the while preparing the meals at the home for just the family or for a crew. Ann loved to play cards and visit whether it be at home or at one of the homes of the pinochle gang. She was always excited and anticipated the marriage of her children because with each marriage she could anticipate grandchildren in which she spoiled immensely. And with that began the cycle all over again, of following the activities of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ann is survived by her daughter Gayle and husband Jay Twitchell of Jordan, MT, daughter Kelly and husband Ross Childers of Brusett, MT, son Brian and wife Tami MacDonald of Billings, MT, son Steven and wife Lavonne MacDonald of Jordan, MT, ten grandchildren, Travis and wife Charity Twitchell, Troy and wife Autumn Twitchell, Toni and husband Lee Murnion, Chan Childers and Noli and her husband Sheldon Bollinger, Tarra, Tristan, and Kane MacDonald, and Justin and Ashley MacDonald, and ten great grandchildren, Zachary, Cody, Kevin, Cole and Brenna Murnion, Destiny and Kaycee Twitchell, Brice and Kendra Twitchell and Peyton Bollinger, a sister, Mary Sloan of Miles City, MT, sister-in-law Edith MacDonald of Jordan, MT, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John in 2001 and seven brothers: Frank, Nickolas, Anton, John, Joseph, William and Henry.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan. A Vigil service will be held on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 2, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Rite of Committal will follow in the Pioneer cemetery in Jordan.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Jordan Ambulance Fund or to the VFW Memorial Wall.
Evelyn Hardy
Evelyn Hardy, age 86, of Miles City, MT passed away on December 27, 2005 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City, MT.
Evelyn was born on December 7, 1919, the daughter of Murray and Emma (Loehding) Trout on the family homestead near Ekalaka. She attended country schools in Fallon and Carter County. Evelyn went to Carter County High School in Ekalaka. When she was 17, she met Bud Hardy and they were married
in June of 1937 in Baker. In 1938, they had their first daughter; Janet. The family lived on the Hardy homestead in Carter County until 1945. She and her husband worked on various ranches until moving to Miles City in 1949. In 1952, their second daughter, Kathy was born. Evelyn worked for various downtown businesses in Miles City until 1970. After her husband passed away, Evelyn moved to Livingston in 1970 to be closer to her daughters. She was delighted to be able to help her daughters as they attended nursing school in Bozeman, MT. Evelyn worked at the Livingston Convalescent Center for ten years.
Evelyn loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. She had a green thumb which was evident each summer, when she would be working out in her flower beds and vegetable gardens.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter; Kathy (Bootsie) Felton and her husband Maurice of Miles City, two grandchildren; Lynn Hanson Haerr and her husband Jerry, of Livingston and Bill Felton of Bozeman, MT, two great-grandchildren; Jimmy Haerr and Jessica Haerr of Livingston, MT, a niece; Gloria Hardy of Billings, MT and nephew Bill Hardy of Billings, MT and many nieces and nephews that are out of state. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 29 years, Bud, her daughter Janet Hardy Hanson, one sister and three brothers.
As requested, a private family service will be held at a later date. If desired, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
David Strobel
David Strobel, age 83, of Terry, MT passed away on April 11, 2006 at the Prairie Community Health Center in Terry, MT.
David was born at the family home on Cabin Creek, to Gottlieb F. and Dorthea (Stickel) Strobel on August 22, 1922. He was their 9th of 13 children. David attended rural school grades one through eight and graduated from Terry High School in Terry, MT. He then attended Billings Business College studying cost accounting.
In the 1940’s, David returned to the farm to work with his father and two brothers, Ted and Harold. In Terry, David played baseball and was a pitcher for the Lions Baseball Club. At this time, he met a local Terry teacher, Dorothy E. Wennemar; they were married
on June 10, 1951 in Fallon, MT. They began their life together on the farm/ranch on Cabin Creek. Of this union, three children were born; Pamela Marie (1952), Mary Ellen (1954) and Lester (1956).
David loved farming and ranching and purchased the family farm/ranch from his parents. He managed the farmland and a head of commercial Black Angus cattle. Friends and acquaintances driving past the ranch/farm could often see the shop door open to find David repairing something. He was always ready to take time for a visit, which usually happened on a daily basis.
David served as president of the Prairie County Farm Bureau and served on the Conservation Board. He enjoyed bowling and was secretary of the Ash Creek Roping Club and Cabin Creek Rural Fire District. David was one of the original members on the Mid-Rivers Telephone Board. He was a member of the National Cattlemen’s Association, Montana Stockgrowers Association and the Fallon Evangelical Church.
David’s death came after complications of pneumonia. He is happily ranching and farming with our Lord and Savior in heaven or he could be playing baseball.
David is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy; daughter Pamela and Dale Bilyou of Ballantine, MT; daughter Mary Ellen Swanson and her children Lyn and David Michael of Farrbanks, Alaska and son Lester of Terry, MT and his children Justin (Glendive) and April (Colorado Springs, CO); siblings, Helen (Don Doyle of Boise, ID, Erna (Orvelle) Thompson of Davis, CA. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law Stasia Gerrells of Billings, MT and Pauline Carrick of Cheyenne, WY and a special nephew, John Gerrells of Thermopolis, WY. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Ted, Bill, Arndt, Dick, Max, Tope, Reuben, Mariam, Rachel and Harold.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 14, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 2:00 pm at the Fallon Evangical Church. Interment will follow in the Prairie County cemetery in Terry.
Should friends and family desire, memorials may be made to the Prairie County Ambulance Fund or to the charity of ones choice.
Edith Roberta Brewer
Edith Roberta Brewer, 76 of Forsyth, passed over to be with the Lord on January 26, 2006 at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. She was born to Cyril and Maude Staley Cridland on November 15, 1929 in their log cabin on the homestead, 13 miles west of Camp Crook, SD.
She completed 8 years of schooling at Rema School, about 2 miles from their home. Then she boarded in Ekalaka and attended High School.
She married
Warren "Bud" Brewer on August 8, 1945. They briefly lived in the area west of Camp Crook on family ranches. Most of their 60 years together, they lived in and around Miles City and in the Rosebud and Forsyth area. They had two children, Diana and Steve. Steve passed away in March of 2003.
Edith played for dances for many years, both with her brothers, Clarence and Leonard, The Cridland Trio Band and with her daughter, Diana and granddaughter, Tammy in The Generation Band. She also played for lots of dances and events by herself and was well known for her style of playing honky tonk piano.
She is fondly remembered for being a wonderful cook and hostess. She loved to cook and bake cookies, cakes and pies for family and friends. Crocheting was another hobby she pursued and she crocheted a total of 92 afghans. When she was younger, she loved to fish in the Yellowstone River and meet family and friends for picnics.
Edith's beautiful smile and kind heart will be greatly missed by those who loved her. We know she has joined those loved ones who went before her and is playing music and spreading joy over on the other side.
Survivors include her husband, Warren "Bud", Forsyth; daughter, Diana Barker and her husband, Jerry, St. Onge, SD; sister, Violet Smith, Sacramento, CA; sister Margaret Stevens, Yuma, AZ; brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Mary Cridland, Miles City; brother-in-law & sister-in-law Evert and Mary Brewer, Camp Crook, SD; numerous nieces, nephews & five grandchildren, several great grandchildren, all of whom she dearly loved.
Charles Pehl
Charles E. Pehl, age 73, of Terry passed away on Friday, April 29, 2005 at his home in the comforting arms of his wife, Alice.
Charles was born in Terry, Montana on October 14, 1931, the son of William and Mary (Fleming) Pehl. He was raised on the family farm southeast of Terry. Following his graduation from Terry High School in 1950, he entered the U.S. Navy and served on the U.S.S. Chara, an ammunition ship, during the Korean War. After his discharge in 1955, Charles and Alice Youngquist were united in marriage in Circle, Montana. They bought a farm next to the Pehl family farm where they raised a family and have resided their whole lives together.
In addition to farming his whole life, Charles had a crop spraying business for many years. He was well known for his humor and story telling, most of which were true and based on his won experiences. Charles and Alice enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends and every trip resulted in a new adventure upon which a funny story was based. In recent years, they especially enjoyed traveling to reunions with the crew of the U.S.S. Chara. Charles was also known for his creativity and resourcefulness with farm equipment. He took pride and found satisfaction in solving problems and many pieces of discarded equipment found new life and purpose from the skill of his hands. His shop was often a point of last resort for neighborhood equipment which was returned in as good as or better than new condition. Charles enjoyed building and flying remote control airplanes. He was well read and in the evening could be found in his recliner with a book, magazine, parts manual, or phone book near at hand. Family, friends, and even strangers found Charles to be extraordinarily giving and kind, especially to those in need.
Charles is survived by his wife, Alice Pehl of Terry, MT; his children: Stan Pehl of Salem, Oregon; Lorna Stickel and her husband Will of Torrington, WY and their children: Quinn and Kylie Hunter; and Glenn Pehl and his son Tate of Terry. He is also survived by his sisters: Jean Boyer and her husband Lloyd of Billings, MT; and Evelyn Jones and her husband Dick of Powell, WY; one brother, George Pehl and his wife Jane of Whitehall, MT; sister-in-law Ann Pehl, brothers-in-law Kenneth Youngquist and his wife Norma of Circle, MT; and Rodney Youngquist and his wife Ann of Canby, Oregon; and sister-in-law Marilyn Mittelstaedt of Stanwood, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Edith Shipley, a brother, John Pehl, and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Mittelstaedt.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Terry. Interment will follow in the family lot in the Prairie County cemetery in Terry with full military honors.
Memorials may be made to the Prairie County Museum and the Cameron Gallery.
Clara Monger
Clara Ellen Sprackilin Derenburger Monger, age 87, of Miles City, MT passed away on April 2, 2006 at the Holy Rosary Healthcare Extended Care in Miles City.
Clara was born on March 28, 1919 in Jordan, MT, the youngest of seven children born to Reed and Julia Ann (Siler) Sprackilin. She was the first registered baby born in Garfield County. Clara was raised in Jordan and attended schools there. On December 23, 1934, Clara married
Martin Derenburger in Jordan. They ranched in the Jordan area until 1950, when they moved to Miles City. In 1963, Clara and Martin bought the Cohagen Bar which they owned and operated for nine years. Martin passed away in 1972 and shortly after, Clara sold the bar to her daughter and moved back to Miles City. In 1977, she and Stan Monger were married
. They loved to travel and did so around the Montana and Wyoming area. Stan passed away in 1990 and Clara returned to Miles City where she has lived ever since at the TLC, Eagles Manor and the Holy Rosary Healthcare Extended Care.
Clara enjoyed woodworking, building covered wagons. She loved to read, and had a green thumb in the garden. Clara enjoyed feeding her family from the produce she gathered from the garden.
Clara is survived by two sons; Gene (Mary) Derenburger of Miles City, MT and Dan (Bonnie Lou) Derenburger of Miles City, MT, two daughters; Marie Bastian of Miles City, MT, and Marna Goddard of Billings, MT and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, six brothers; Amos, Oliver, Harley, Clifford, Roy and Forest and two sons-in-law; Elwin Bastian and Ken Goddard.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 7, 2006 with a Vigil Service at 5:30 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 10:00 am at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow at the Calvary cemetery in Miles City.
If desired, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Wayne Shields
Michael Wayne Shields, age 19, of Culbertson, died Sunday March 6, 2005 as the result of a one-vehicle rollover accident three days after his spring break began.
Michael was born October 27, 1985 in Poplar, the son of Lloyd Granley and Lida Susan Buck Elk. He attended grade school in Culbertson. At the age of 17, his mom passed away and he was raised by his Grandma Darlene Left Hand. Michael graduated from Culbertson High School in 2004 with honors. He was attending Rocky Mountain College on an academic scholarship.
Michael is survived by his father, Lloyd Granley of Bainville, one brother Christopher and one sister Christy Shields and favorite niece Nortila, all of Ft. Kipp. He is also survived by his grandmother, Darlene Left Hand, Ft. Kipp, two half-brothers, Aaron and Tyler Granley of Bainville, uncles Vernon Buck Elk, Donald Buck Elk, both of Ft. Kipp, William Dupree and John Turning Heart, both of Poplar; and aunts Sharon Buck Elk of Ft. Kipp and Ashleigh Dupree of Bozeman, grandmother Serena Good Soldier of Ft. Kipp, great grandmothers Susan Red Boy of Poplar Winifred Thomas of Ft. Totten, ND, grandmothers Mary Jane Bear of Cando, Canada, Ernestine Red Boy of Poplar, Gloria Yankton Feather of Minot, ND; grandfathers Duane Engen, Everett Buck Elk, both of Ft. Kipp, Harold Buck Elk of Brockton, and Robert Buck Elk of Dickinson, Albert Granley of Culbertson, grandparents, Henry and Violet Buck Elk, Sr. and Louie and LeAnn Buck Elk, all of Ft. Kipp, Warren and Geraldine Buck Elk of Rapid City, SD, Michael and Michelle Buck Elk, of Wolf Point, and Arthur and Bernadine Mandan, of New Town, ND and Gale and Bonnie Menz of Ft. Kipp; and adopted mother Marilyn Johnston of Culbertson. He is also survived by many cousins and friends.
Wake services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2005 at 7 pm with funeral services on Saturday, March 12 at 10 am, all at the James Black Dog Activity Center. Interment will be in Fort Kipp cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.
