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Sue Callaway Birkholz
Sue Callaway Birkholz, 51, died Monday September 21st at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings, MT, due to massive head traumas suffered in a rollover accident last Thursday near Cody, WY. She was born March 30th, 1947 in Wichita, KS to Dennis and Marjorie Callaway. She attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence receiving a Bachelor's in Biology Education and a Masters in Genetics. She married
Dick Birkholz on June 25th, 1967 and moved to Sheridan in 1971. For the past 12 years, Sue worked as a grant coordinator and a biology instructor at Sheridan College.
Sue was very active in the American Association of University Women, the Child Development Center Board of Directors, and the First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed her gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Sue will be remembered for her smile, laugh, and her giving personality as a great wife and loving mother. She is survived by her husband Dick and daughter Denise, both of Sheridan; her son Paul of Avon, CO; her mother and sister Carol and family of Norwich, KS; mother-in-law Lorene Birkholz of Milan, KS; and sister-in-law Judy Birkholz Reed and family of Great Bend, KS.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Sue Birkholz Memorial Fund, c/o Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, Sheridan, WY 82801-4222. The fund will be used to support a life science scholarship at Sheridan College, a scholarship for Sellards Scholarship Hall where Sue lived while in college and where her daughter lives now, an EFP Scholarship for AAUW, local sponsorship of National Public Radio stations, First Presbyterian Church, and the Child Development Center.
A memorial service for family and close friends will be held at First Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Friday, September 25th. A community memorial service will be held at the Sheridan College Golden Dome at 1 p.m. Saturday 26th, with The Rev. Doug Melius officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Funeral Home.
Dustin Hoebelheinrich
FORSYTH - Dustin Hoebelheinrich, 15 of Forsyth, died Tuesday Sept. 8, 1998, at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth from injuries received in a automobile accident.
Dustin was born July 1, 1983, in Miles City, the son of Merril and Cindie Hoebelheinrich. He lived in Rosebud for a short time before moving to Forsyth with his family. Dustin attended schools in Forsyth where he began playing the saxophone in elementary and middle school. While attending Forsyth Middle School, Dustin served as vice president of the student council. During the summers, he participated in the Forsyth baseball program. Dustin enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and cowboy silhouette shooting. At the time of his death, Dustin was currently a freshman at Forsyth High School.
He is survived by his parents, Merril and Cindie Hoebelheinrich of Forsyth; his brother, Duane (Marie) Simpson of Tuttle, N.D.; six sisters, Annette (Tom) Schafer of Rosebud, Jennifer (Terry) Johnson of Rosebud, Jami Simpson and friend, Andy Jamgochian of Forsyth, Michelle Knudtson and friend, Chad Lemmon of Sheridan, Wyo., Nita (Dustin) Hoffer of Sheridan, Wyo., Tina (Tom) Cubbage of Great Falls; Maternal Grandparents, Marlene and Roy Hinkle of Danbury, Texas, Herb and Anna Hicks of Yuma, Ariz.; numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces; as well as two special friends, Nona Smits and Karen Hieronymus. Dustin was preceded in death by his brother, Justin Simpson in 1992 and his paternal grandparents, Urban and Bernadine Hoebelheinrich.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 1998, at the First Baptist Church in Forsyth. Interment will follow in the Forsyth cemetery. Beals Mortuary of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
Everett R. Devoir
Second generation Billings native Everett R. Devoir passed away Sept. 8, 1998, at Deaconess Medical Center as a result of a stroke.
The son of Elmer and Katherine (Roark) Devoir, he was born in Billings on Nov. 12, 1910, in the same house in which his mother was born in 1887. In 1917, the family homesteaded in the Bull Mountains at Pine View, north of Pompeys Pillar. Returning to Billings in 1920 after the death of his father, Everett was educated at the old Washington, Garfield and Fratt Memorial schools and graduated from Senior High.
His first job was with Piggly Wiggly, from there moving to California where he worked as a professional gardener. Returning to Billings he worked for the Northern Pacific/Burlington Northern Railroad, retiring as a conductor in 1975 after 38 years of service and maintaining his fraternity with his railroad friends until the time of his death.
He married
Roberta (Bobbie) Cameron, his "Yellow Rose of Texas," in Little Flower Catholic Church in Billings. She preceded him in death in 1983. Later he married
Frances Anderson who passed away in 1993. Since October of 1997 he has resided at a personal care home (H.I.C.O.) where he's received wonderful, loving care.
Everett was active in many civic and fraternal organizations including the Billings Community Center, R.S.V.P, and both the Moose and Elks Lodges. One of the founders of the Billings Downtown A.A. he would have celebrated 50 years of sobriety in 1999. He was an avid fly fisherman and loved to garden, giving the produce to his friends and relatives. Mr. Devoir also loved to dance and had traveled extensively, seeing the Panama Canal at the age of 84. He was especially proud of his Irish heritage.
He is survived by Jeanette Merritt, his loving daughter; special nieces, Sharon Williams, Michel DeGroat, Jean Smith, Kay Killingstad and Julie Watt; nephews, Patrick Devoir, James Killingstad and Robert Griffin; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Dorothy; his brother, Patrick; his stepfather, John Egland; and special cousin, Cecil.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral with rite of committal to follow at Terrace Gardens cemetery. Visitations will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday at the Smith Downtown Chapel. Memorials may be made to Billings Central High School or the charity of one's choice.
Doyle Ray Johnson
BAKER - Funeral services for Doyle Ray Johnson will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Waveland King will officiate at the service at the United Methodist Church in Plentywood; interment will be in Plentywood Memorial cemetery.
Doyle, 37, was found dead Wednesday morning in his apartment in Baker, where he lived alone. Fallon County Coroner Jon Stevenson said that indications are that Doyle died sometime on Friday, Sept. 4. While investigation into his death is continuing, he apparently died of acute alcohol intoxication.
Doyle Ray Johnson was born at Plentywood, Jan. 22, 1961, the son of Maynard and Phyllis (Lester) Johnson. He grew up in Plentywood and was a member of the State Championship PHS Wrestling Team, and went to State Music Festival with his trombone in the PHS Jazz Band. After graduation from Plentywood High School in 1979, Doyle briefly attended MSU at Bozeman, but then went to work. He first worked in the oilfields as a seismographer, but soon moved to deep hole drilling rigs as a floorhand.
Doyle was a private, quiet man who simply loved to work. He loved the oilfields and the people he worked with throughout Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota. He was proud that he was able to work on re-drilling the discovery well in the Williston Basin at Tioga, and took great pride in the safety record of his company and "his crew." By the time he was 28, his high level of responsibility was recognized, and he was promoted to driller, worked on horizontal drilling rigs, and took great pride in his crews ... even though he found it wasn't easy working with some of "these young guys today!"
He has had a lifelong knack for how things work, loved working on machinery, and his '79 Camaro was his "baby." He traveled all over the country seeking parts, and was constantly rebuilding it in some way. A meticulous craftsman, he worked on construction of the Sheridan County Courthouse addition between oilfield jobs, and was always willing to help anyone, especially fixing and building. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Plentywood, where he has remained a member.
Doyle is survived by his parents, Maynard and Phyllis Johnson of Plentywood, and three brothers: Greg and his wife, Barbara of Sunnyvale, Calif.; Mark and his wife, Sharon of Watkins, Colo.; and Brian of Plentywood. He is also survived by uncles and aunts: Dean and Geri Clover and their three sons; Gary and Marcia Nelson, and their two children; Forrest "Bud" and Lorraine Lester, and their children; Harvey and Ruby Johnson, and their four children; Robert and Charlotte Page and their four sons; and Ron and Ginny Lester, and his four children.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood has charge of arrangements.
George E. Karlinsey
LOVELL, Wyo. - George Emory Karlinsey, 82, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1998, at New Horizons Care Center after a long illness.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Haskell Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in the Lovell LDS Stake Center with interment in the Lovell cemetery.
Montana M. Dyba
MILES CITY - Montana M. Dyba, 78, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 1998.
Cremation will take place in the Miles City Eastern Montana Crematory. Memorial funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Bullis-Graves Memorial Chapel with interment in the Calvary cemetery.
Carolyn 'Sandy' Rayman
CAMP CROOK, S.D. - Carolyn E. "Sandy" Rayman, 84, formerly of Midland, Mont., died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1998, on the way to the Spearfish Hospital.
A Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Sky Ranch Chapel. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at the Camp Crook Community Hall with interment in the Fairview cemetery in Camp Crook. Stevenson's Funeral Home of Baker, Mont., is in charge.
Sam W. Hutchinson
KALISPELL - Sam W. Hutchinson, 90, died at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell on Friday, Sept. 4, 1998.
He married
Leila Glasgow Farmer on May 1, 1938. They moved to the Flathead Valley in June of 1973.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leila, in 1982 and his stepson, Bill in 1985.
Cremation has taken place and his remains will be sent to Missouri for burial. At his request, there will be no public services. There will be graveside burial in Missouri. Dickey Funeral Home, 2401 Mechanic, Harrisonville, Mo. 64701, is in charge of arrangements.
Melissa Marie and Steven Ray Kenyon
MEDFORD, Ore. - The Kenyon family mourns the loss of two beloved children, Melissa Marie Kenyon, age 13, and her brother, Steven Ray Kenyon, age 11. Both died on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1998, at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland as a result of oxygen deprivation suffered during a fire at their home in Medford on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1998.
They are the children of Lola Kenyon of Medford and Timothy Kenyon of Wichita Falls, Texas. Melissa Marie Kenyon was born on Aug. 7, 1985, in Billings, and Steven Ray Kenyon was born on Feb. 1, 1987, in Medford.
In addition to their parents, the survivors are their grandmothers, Susan Ridge of Medford and Waynette Kenyon of Bonham, Texas; a brother, Timmy Dell Kenyon, age 8, who remains in critical condition at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland; a grandfather, Gary Averett of Greybull, Wyo.; and six aunts and three uncles.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, 1998, at the Hyattville cemetery in Hyattville, Wyo., at 2 p.m. The Reverend Sara Power will be officiating.
Atwood Family Funeral Directors, Inc. are in charge of arrangements.
Marshall D. Huntsberry
Sept. 2, 1913-Sept. 9, 1998
SALEM, Ore. - Marshall Huntsberry, 85, of Salem, died Wednesday of natural causes. He was born in Morena, Okla., to early territory settlers. By age 16, he supported his family and funded his college education by owning and operating a small hamburger-stand in Stillwater, Okla. He graduated from Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State) University ('35) and began a 23-year career with the Gulf Oil Corp. He worked in Kansas, Illinois and Indiana before transferring to Tulsa, Okla., in 1946.
In 1953, he accepted the position of secretary/treasurer for the Tulsa-based Flint Rig Engineering Company. In 1955, Flint Rig moved its operations to Billings where Huntsberry was promoted to vice president. In 1972, he returned to Tulsa as president of Flint Steel Co. and ultimately was made CEO of Flint Industries. He retired from that position in 1978.
During retirement he continued to assist friends and family with personal and financial matters. One of his major post-retirement projects was supervising the construction of The Golf Club of Oklahoma in Broken Arrow-Tulsa, Okla. Throughout his life he was actively involved in community and civic activities and was a longtime elder of the Presbyterian Church.
In 1989, he settled in Salem. Survivors include his wife, Joan Whiles Huntsberry, whom he married
in 1936; daughter: Marsha Kerr, Salem; sons: Randall, Long Beach, Calif., and Stephen of Olympia, Wash.; six grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church, Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to: Marion-Polk Food Share or Salem Leadership Foundation.
Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, 605 Commercial St. SE, Salem, Ore. 97301.
Richard L. Reed
PINE BLUFFS, Wyo. - Richard L. Reed, 80, formerly of Greybull and Billings, died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998, in Billings.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Pine Bluffs United Methodist Church. Schrader Funeral Home of Cheyenne is in charge.
Arthur Walter Heinrich
HOBSON - Arthur Walter Heinrich, 61, Hobson, passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 1998, at his residence following a lengthy illness of cancer. The Lord could see his strength was ending and called him home.
He was born on Aug. 2, 1937, to Walter and Freda (McRae) Heinrich in Lewistown. He grew up in Moccasin, graduating from high school in 1956. In November 1958, he enlisted in the Army, spending 25 months serving European duty in Karshrude, Germany. Following his service in the Army, he lived in California and was employed in carpentry and construction.
In 1975, he returned to Montana to farm the family farm and continued to do so until his last few months. He enjoyed farming with his old John Deere. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends, telling stories of his hunting and fishing trips, for he truly enjoyed the great outdoors. Art was a member of the Eagles Club and the Judith Basin American Legion No. 76. He was preceded in death by his mother.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Wayne Sandstrom and two granddaughters, Lacey and Molly, all of Roundup. He is also survived by his good friend, Brandi Collins of Hobson; his father, Walter of Billings; one brother, David and family of Folsom, Calif.; and one sister, Sharon Samuelson and family of Billings.
Funeral Services for Arthur W. Heinrich will be at the Creel Funeral Chapel on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. Burial with Military honors by Judith Basin American Legion Post No. 76 will follow at the Philbrook cemetery in Hobson.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
The Creel Funeral Home of Lewistown is in charge of arrangements.
Karen Dyan Johnson
Karen Dyan Johnson, 27, of Billings, formerly of Laurel, passed away Wednesday at her home. Karen was born June 22, 1971, to Columbus, a daughter of Archie and Lillian Johnson. She graduated from Laurel High School in 1990. Karen attended beautician school in Billings and spent a year with the Job Corps at Anaconda with computer training.
She liked animals, collecting angel figurines and loved roses. She was very outgoing and enjoyed being with people.
Karen's survivors include her brothers and sisters and their families: Terry and Judy Krum and Steve and Valarie Krum of Laurel, Dave and Julie Krum of Billings, Lori and Ray Lincoln of Forsyth, Kelly Krum of Laurel, Tracy Krum of Billings, Dennis Johnson, MaryAnn and Don Bonnet, Melinda Williams and Tammy Chern, all of Sheridan, Wyo., and Darlene Culp of Marana, Ariz.
Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 11, 1998, from noon until 9 p.m. at Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel. Cremation will follow. Graveside committal services will be held Monday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Laurel cemetery.
Tracy Marie Peterson
TEN SLEEP, Wyo. - The funeral service for Tracy Marie Peterson, 12, of Ten Sleep, who died on Sept. 7, will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. at the Ten Sleep Methodist Church, with burial to follow in the Ten Sleep cemetery.
The casket will be open at the funeral home in Worland on Thursday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 8 a.m. until service time. Veile Mortuary of Worland is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Zaida Ella Culver
RED LODGE - Zaida Ella Culver, age 90, died at the Cedarwood Villa Rest Home in Red Lodge on Sept. 5, 1998. She was born on April 15, 1908, in Delavan, Kan., to William Burns and Mary (Ferris) Burns.
She married
Kenneth L. Culver in August 1941 in Billings. Zaida attended schools at Kansas Wesleyan in Salina, Kan., and received her Bachelor of Science and masters degrees in nursing. She worked as a nurse in Billings for over 50 years. She taught at St. Vincent's and Deaconess Hospitals. She was also the head nurse at West Thumb in Yellowstone Park for several summers. She lived in Kansas, Billings, and Red Lodge. She has resided in Cedarwood Villa for the past six years.
Zaida was a talented and creative quilter, weaver, needlepointer, seamstress, knitter, crocheter, petite pointer, and could do anything with her hands. She also belonged to Royal Neighbors of America, and the Community Church of Red Lodge Ladies Group.
Survivors include her brother, Lloyd Burns of Council Grove, Kan.; sister-in-law, Pat Larkin of Red Lodge; sister-in-law, Margaret Culver of Las Vegas, Nev.; nieces, Jennifer Larkin Haskins of Red Lodge, Elaine Haskett of Mankato, Kan., Janice Dike of Titusville, Fla., Phyllis Burns of Delavan, Kan., Carol Ann Scribner of Geraldine, Linda Culver Brucklacher of San Andres, Calif.; and sister-in-law, Canzaida Burns of Council Grove, Kan. Also surviving are nephews, Michael P. Larkin of Minneapolis, Minn., Duane Burns of Mulvane, Kan., and Leith Ray Culver of Las Vegas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Zaida was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; her parents; and two brothers, Thiel Burns and Ray Wm. Burns.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge. Interment will be in Red Lodge cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Red Lodge Carnegie Library, P.O. Box 1068, Red Lodge, Mont. 59068.
Eric Jason Herberg
A Loving Tribute to Eric Jason Herberg
Eric Jason Herberg was born into this world on Dec. 13, 1978, to his proud parents, Connie and Jon Herberg. From his first day to his last he was an exuberant, compassionate, and loving person. Family was especially important to him, as was he to his family. "As a son, brother, and friend we couldn't have asked for better. If we live our lives by your example, we will have done well and can only hope to come close to your measure. We cherish every moment we have had with you Eric." His promising young life was cut short by a tragic automobile accident on Sept. 7, 1998.
Eric was a wonderful and thoughtful person, who made friends easily and lastingly. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, snowboard, and spend time with friends and family. His adventuresome spirit and enthusiastic personality were contagious and his goodness real. "I looked through your senior picture album today, Eric, and read what each of your friends wrote on the back of their pictures. They all had similar messages and what they wrote spoke volumes. You were a good and valued friend who cheered them up, gave them hugs, made them laugh, and cared for them."
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alvin and Mildred Herberg; an uncle, Michael Herberg; and two brothers, Bob and Daryn Herberg. He is survived by his loving sister, Sarah Herberg; his parents, Connie and Jon Herberg; his maternal grandparents, Duane and Lois Sneva; aunts and uncles, Dianne and Vic Renville, Terry Herberg, Craig and Mary Sneva, Scott and Connie Sneva, Darrin Sneva; cousins; and many, many friends.
"Our lives are all truly richer for having had you in them Eric, we'll miss you beyond what we can express. We'll miss your laughter, your hugs, your teasing, and your gentle ways. We'll cherish all the gifts, the notes, and the love you had for life and for those of us who were fortunate enough to share it with you. We all love you sweetheart."
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, 1998, at the American Lutheran Church at 5 Lewis Ave. in Billings. There will be no graveside interment, as his ashes will be set free in the beauty of the Beartooth Mountains, where he loved to spend time. Memorials may be given to Christikon Bible Camp in his honor. Visitation will be at Smith's Downtown Chapel, 120 N. 26th St., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Jack Robert Kirchman
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Jack Robert Kirchman, 83, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the Elks cemetery. Champion Funeral Home is in charge.
Elmer Ulrich
GLENDIVE - Elmer Ulrich, 73, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 1998, at the Glendive Medical Center after a long illness.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home with interment in Dawson Memorial cemetery.
