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Maysel Tweet
(Died September 10, 2015)
Maysel L. Tweet 90 was placed in the Lord’s hands on Sept 10, 2015. A public burial will take place Saturday September 26th at 10:00 a.m. in Hillside cemetery, Conrad, MT. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. to be held at Pondera Valley Lutheran Church. Maysel was born November 22, 1924 along with her twin sister Marilyn, to Melvin and Theoline Hegna. Nine brothers and four sisters were to follow in this large, proud, and beautiful Norwegian family. Maysel’s childhood was spent in the quaint town of Clarkfield, MN. In 1944 Maysel and Floyd H. Peterman were united in marriage, seven children were born into this union. Following the death of Floyd in 1963, Maysel was once again joined in matrimony. Her marriage to Earl L. Tweet in 1967 provided many joyful years until Earl’s passing in 2009. Maysel continued to live independently in Conrad until her passing. The jovial manner in which she lived life endeared her to everyone she met. Her irresistible charm shaped her many treasured friendships. Maysel’s unrivaled work ethic was one of numerous traits she instilled in her children. She spent an innumerable number of years serving the residents at the Horizon Lodge until her retirement at the age of 78. She had a profound belief in the Lord and always put her life in “God’s Hands” Maysel was a faithful member of Pondera Valley Lutheran Church for 60 years. Maysel’s love of sports shone through; she was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, and tuned into the Conrad Cowboys and Cowgirls games faithfully. Survivors include children, Lavonne (Denny) Fuson, Tom (Trisha) Peterman, Karen (Terry)Palo, Nancy (Neil) Bredeson, Pam (Scott) Arvidson, Cheryl; Cherrie (Bret) Murphy. 11 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren, and 6 Great Great Grandchildren, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Many nieces, nephews and friends. She was proceeded in death by her 2 husbands Floyd and Earl, her parents, infant son Robert, granddaughter Lauri, 4 brothers and 1 sister This little lady who always had time for a visit will be truly missed by all. Memorials gifts may be given to Pondera Valley Lutheran Church Conrad Montana.
Virginia "Jo" Taylor
(Died September 21, 2015)
Virginia "Jo" Taylor was born October 1, 1921, in Bainville, MT, to Benjamin Tilton and Jane Youngkin. She had three older sisters and a younger brother. She graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1939 and then attended nurses' training in Miles City at Holy Rosary Hospital and was unable to finish the program because of an illness. After recovering, she went to work for Lend Lease in Washington, D.C. for several years. In August, 1946, Jo married
Lee Dickey in Havre and moved to Columbia Falls. They had four children: Janice, Judy, Conwell, and William "Bill". They divorced in 1965. She worked many years as a secretary, most of them as a legal secretary for attorneys in Wolf Point, Havre, Billings, and Conrad. In 1978, Jo married
an old sweetheart, John Taylor, and moved to California. He died four months later. She moved back to Montana and to Conrad in 1986 when she retired. She loved music, gardening, crossword puzzles, and crafts and was an excellent seamstress. Jo passed away September 21, 2015 at Pondera Medical Center Extended Care Facility. She was 93 years old. At her request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Jo is survived by her four children: Janice (Roger) Keith of Conrad, Judy (Don) Agan of Billings, Conwell Dickey of Fort Collins, CO, and Bill (Tracy) Dickey of Peoria, AZ. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother and sisters, and both husbands.
Florence Siebenaler
(Died September 23, 2015)
Florence Lillian (Breault) Siebenaler, 88, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2015 after an extended illness at the Missouri River Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 28, at 1pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Graveside to follow at Riverside cemetery. Florence was born November 11, 1926 to Emiel and Alexina Breault in Fort Benton. Upon graduation from high school she went to work at the first Chouteau County Bank and was employed there for over 40 years. It was at the bank that she met the love of her life, Warren. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on September 10, 2015. To this union four children were born; William, Mary, Phyllis, and Mike. Florence was a very giving person and always put everyone else before herself. She loved her family above all else. A very devout Catholic she is now in the arms of her Lord. She was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved gardening in her and Warren’s beautiful yard especially the roses. She enjoyed camping, spending a day in the mountains, reading, and after retirement Florence would do the daily crossword puzzle. Most of all, she enjoyed time spent with her family. Survivors include her husband, Warren Siebenaler of Fort Benton; daughter, Mary (Murray) Forster of Didsbury, Alberta; son, Michael (Darlene) Siebenaler of Great Falls; 4 grandsons, Marcus (Tammy), Michael, Mitchell (Rachel) all of Alberta and Miles (Jade) Forster of Vancouver, B.C.; 4 great grandchildren, Desarai, Cordell, Odin, and Freya Forster. She was preceded in death by parents; son, Billy Siebenaler; daughter, Fobe Peres; brother, Bill Breault; sisters, Margaret MacKenzie and Irene Prodger.
Bernice Sirokman - Jones
(Died September 24, 2015)
Bernice Viola Sirokman Jones, 92, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 in Conrad. Bernice was born to Jul and Gunda Haugen at Buford, ND on January 13, 1923, one of thirteen children. She graduated from Williston High School and attended nursing school in Great Falls where she met and married
Mike Sirokman. They had two children. She received nursing training at Columbus hospital from 1940 to 1942. After Mike’s death in 1985, she moved to Spokane. It was there that she married
Gordon Jones in 1990. He died a year later. In Spokane she worked in Doug’s Kitchen and the Salvation Army. She remained in Spokane taking care of her sisters and brothers until her move to Conrad. Bernice spent her winters with her daughter and son-in-law in Arizona until 2009 when she moved to the Horizon Lodge in Conrad. She was active in boy scouts and girl scouts, garden club, and Altar Societies in Culbertson, Missoula, and Valier as well as being a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Bernice taught kindergarten in Valier for two years. She wrote and published the book “Little Green Apples”. Bernice loved her family. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon (Jerry) Slezak of Conrad; son, Richard (Suzanne) Sirokman of Shelton, WA; step-son, Gary Jones of Spokane; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; brother, Byron Haugen and sister, Delores Jacobson both of Williston, ND; and sister, Florence Fauber of Marysville, WA. Vigil service will be Tues, Sept 29, at 7pm at Pondera Funeral Home. Mass will be Wed, Sept 30,at 11am at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Mausoleum at 2pm. Memorials can be made to St. Francis Church in Valier.
Gail E. Mullennax
(Died September 30, 2015)
Gail Ellen (Rainville) Mullennax, 55, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 of cancer. Memorial services will be Saturday, October 10, at 10am at Pondera Funeral Home. Gail was born April 12, 1960 in Bozeman to Robert J. and Betty Jo Rainville. She attended schools in Conrad. Gail first went to Eastern Montana College and later onto to graduate from University of Montana in Missoula. She married
Jay Mullennax in Conrad in 1992. Gail worked at Farmer’s Supply in Conrad, Coop Supply in Valier, and many years at Ben Taylor Inc. in Shelby. She was a member of the Brady County Water and Sewer Board. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Gail was a huge University of Montana Grizzly fan! Survivors include her husband of 23 years, Jay Mullennax of Brady; son, Ryan Ross (Samantha) Rainville of Dutton; grandchildren, Kirsten and Jayson; a brother, Guy E. (C.J.) Rainville of Helena; and a nephew and many neices . She is preceded in death by her parents. Memorials can be sent to Cancer fund of choice.
Adam Richard Cecrle
(Died October 3, 2015)
Adam Cecrle, 42, of Geraldine was taken from this earth October 3, 2015. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 9, 2015 at 2 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church with interment to follow at Big Sandy cemetery. Benton Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Adam was born on October 28, 1972 to Richard Cecrle and Andrea Gingrich Cecrle in Big Sandy, MT. Adam was a hard worker and put 110% into everything he did. He did not give up, he did not ask for anything, he did not back down. His passion was farming and producing grain in Geraldine and Big Sandy. He was very proud of his choice of being a farmer. Adam enjoyed attending sporting events, boating, water skiing, camping, crabbing and being around his friends and family. He would travel all over the country just to see a friend. His other calling in his life was to be a true caretaker. He often put aside his needs, just to lend a helping hand. He was a genuine person, a kind man and one Hell of a Son. Adam is survived by his parents Richard Cecrle and Andrea Gingrich; his fiancé Misty Peterson and her children Taylor, Tristin and Trinity; his sis Celeste Kovatch and brother-in-law and friend Kory Kovatch, nephew Kasen and niece Kinley. His aunts, uncles, and cousins, many good friends, and his loyal dog, Hank. Adam is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lester & Irene Gingrich. He will be laid to rest with his paternal grandparents, Henry & Clara Cecrle.
Michael "Richie" Richey
(Died October 2, 2015)
Michael E. Richey, 68, fondly known as Richie, a long time Conrad resident passed away October 2, 2015 at the Pondera Medical Center. Born on October 19, 1946, Richie was the third of four children born to John and Ceal Richey of Waterloo, Iowa Richie spent the years from 1954-1977 at the Montana State Hospital and the Montana Developmental Center. In April of 1978, he was moved into a group home in Conrad, where he resided for 37 years. " For several years, Richie participated in both the Montana Special Olympics area and state games winning many medals. He enjoyed downhill skiing at the Showdown Ski Area and the Missouri River float trips with Eagle Mount of Great Falls. Richie loved airplanes, dirt moving construction equipment, animals, music, and the television show "I Love Lucy". He spent his happiest hours sitting outside and watching the world go by. Richie is survived by his many friends and will be sadly missed for his bubbling personality. Graveside services will be held October 12, 2015 at 2:00pm at Hillside cemetery, Conrad, MT.
Ramona L Siders
(Died October 23, 2015)
Ramona L. Siders, 53, of Conrad, died Friday, October 23. No services are planned at this time.
Burke D Allen
(Died October 26, 2015)
Burke Denley Allen, age 81, died October 26, 2015 in Big Sandy, Montana and was attended by his son Tom. Burke was born on October, 3rd, 1934 to Dorothy and Ethan Allen in Minneapolis. Burke attended Box Elder High School. Immediately out of high school Burke attended Northern Montana College and then joined the U.S. Air Force. During a dance out at Fresno Dam he met the love of his life - Florence Creamer, with whom he would spend the next 59 years. Burke and Florence married
in 1955. They spent time in Great Falls while Burke was with the Air Force and then moved to Box Elder, Montana to take up farming. Times were tough and eventually Burke took a job with U-haul Company where they spent time in Great Falls and Missoula before eventually coming back to Box Elder to help with the family farm. Burke loved his family and especially camping and traveling with them. Together, Burke and Florence traveled extensively with the highlight being a recent trip to England to visit their granddaughter Cara and her family. Camping trips were the centerpiece of every summer and also attending their grandchildren’s sporting events which took up most of their winters even while they were in Arizona. Burke is predeceased by his wife and best friend Florence and his sister Dianne. He leaves behind three children; Denny (Betsy) Allen of Helena, Tom (Maranna) Allen of Big Sandy and Karen (Dan) Hammond of Boise, ID. He was blessed with six grandchildren who were the loves of his life; Aubrey, Jacob and Grace Allen and Casey and Cody Hammond and Cara Montgomery and their families. He also has 5 great-grandchildren; Hunter and Ethan Montgomery and Avery, Marlie and Lindy Jo Hammond. Burke is also survived by his sister Lynne (Dick) of Hoodsport, WA. Burke was also predeceased by his mother Dorothy Bitz and father Ethan Allen. Funeral services will be held at the Big Sandy Methodist Church in Big Sandy, MT on October 31sth at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Big Sandy cemetery. Donations in Burke’s name can be made to the Big Sandy Senior Center or Big Sandy Medical Center.
Michael J. Fjelsted
(Died October 27, 2015)
Michael John Fjelsted, 60, of Fort Benton, died Tuesday, October 27. Graveside services will be held Monday, November 2,at 2:30pm at Riverside cemetery. Reception will follow at Club House. Survivors include mother, Lois Fjelsted and sister, Debra Vielleux, both of Fort Benton and brother, Scott Fjelsted, of Great Falls. He is preceded in death by his father, James Fjelsted and grandparents, Emil and Mary Johnson and Ausman and Mary Fjelsted.
Audrey Bergman
(Died October 29, 2015)
Audrey Rose Bergman 84, of Conrad passed away Thursday at PMC extended care unit with family by her side. Audrey was born October 15, 1931 at Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to William and Mary Alice Chase. She was raised in Lethbridge until 1943 when they moved to Sunburst. She graduated from North Toole County High School in 1949 then went to work for the telephone company in Shelby as a switch board operator. She married
her husband of 64 years, Marcus Bergman, in 1951. They resided in Sunburst until they moved to Sweetgrass in May of 1952 where they spent the next 36 years. During that time she helped raise their 5 children, worked for the US Postal Service and helped run their family business, "The Border Service". She was involved in the American Legion Auxiliary and the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. They moved to Arizona City, AZ, enjoying the retirement years, returning each summer to Glacier Park until 2005. They moved to Conrad but continued spending the summers in West Glacier until health issues forced them to stop. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, cross stitch, bingo, bridge, golf, cribbage, traveling, Mother/Daughter shopping trips, and all of her family. She truly enjoyed all aspects of what life brought her. Her faith was strong and her walk was steadfast. When once asked how she would want to be remembered, she responded: "I loved my family". She is survived by her husband, Marcus; children, Gary (La Donna), Patrick (Mary) both of Fulshear, TX, Michael of Ethridge, Sharon (Ray) Stoetzel of Conrad, and Mary Ann (Paul) McCann of Havre, 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Danner of Denver, CO; and numerous nieces and nephews. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Lillian Linnell and Mary Murphy; daughter in law, Karen Bergman; as well as numerous nephews, a niece, brothers, and sisters in-law. Memorials can be made to the Sweetgrass American Legion. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Edna R Garman
(Died November 5, 2015)
Edna Raye Garman (Bowman) passed away peacefully, November 5, 2015, with her husband Herb, two sons, Jeff & Kurt, daughter-in-law, Shannon, and her three grandchildren, Sam, Elli & Logan by her side. A vigil service will be held at the Pondera Funeral Home, Monday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Tuesday, November 10th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Conrad. She lived a long and happy life filled with love and so much laughter. She was born July 25, 1941 to Ralph & Eva Bowman. As the youngest daughter of 9 children, she had an amazing childhood. Growing up in Valier, she had many cherished memories of her family, and how her parents raised them in a loving home, filled with laughter and lots of fun. She later met the love of her life, Herb, and was married
November 30, 1957. As a young bride, she started working right away as the camp cook for all the farm hands on the Arbie Leech farm north of Valier. They were a lucky bunch to have had such a fantastic cook preparing their meals. Thus began the start of their lives together where they lived in Libby, Drummond, Cascade, Malta, finally settling in Conrad with their two boys in 1971. Finishing school was important to her and she reached that goal in 1970. Edna started waitressing, then later on started cleaning for St. Michael’s parish. She loved to bring out the Murphy’s Oil Soap, polish the pews and pretend she was like the ladies in the commercial. She finally gave up her job there to do the books for their construction company, which she continued to do as long as she possibly could. She was an extremely talented woman with a strong faith in The Lord. She loved to paint, sew, craft and crochet. She had many fun memories of their time camping, snowmobiling, & fishing. She loved spending her days with her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She never missed any of their activities if she could help it, and was their biggest fan. Edna loved her family more than anything, and was always there when she was needed. She always showed such selfless and unconditional love for all of her family and friends. Edna loved being a snowbird, and looked so forward to when she could fly south to Yuma for the winter to be with her cherished family and friends. So many memories were made, and she talked about her times there with such love and laughter. There is a big hole in our hearts as we miss our precious Edna, but we take comfort in knowing she will always be with us as we cherish the beautiful memories she left behind. Edna is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph & Eva Bowman; brothers, Howard (Shorty) Bowman, & Greg Bowman; sisters, Margaret (Peggy) Reynolds, & Evelyn Wipperman. She is survived by her husband, Herb; sons, Kurt (Shannon) Garman & Jeff Garman; grandchildren, Samantha, Elli, & Logan, all of Conrad; brothers, Joe Bowman of Colorado Springs, CO & Doug (Debbie) Bowman of Reno, NV; sisters Barbara (Robert) Passow of Lewistown & Bonnie Martin of Great Falls; and many cousins & nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the Community Cancer Foundation, PO Box 743, Conrad, MT 59425.
