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Lucille Rose Haraldson
My loving mother was born on May 14, 1901, in Leroy Minn., to Kate (Regan) and Clark McKee, the sixth of ten children. She passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, at St. John's Lutheran Home in Billings.
When she was a toddler the family moved to Carrington, N.D., where she attended County School. At age 19, Lucille graduated from Valley City State Teachers College; for several years she taught country schools, having to ride horseback to teach her classes.
On Aug. 9, 1928, she married
Iver Haraldson; some 15 years later on July 27, 1943, their daughter, Kathy was born. The family lived in Billings from 1945 to the present. Her husband Iver worked at the Northern Hotel as a barber and Lucille worked for the Great West Life Assurance Co. for 20 years and then for the Bureau of Land Management for 20 years.
Iver and Lucille loved going to the Mustangs baseball games and driving to Red Lodge for Sunday dinner. Lucille was active in First English Lutheran Church, Past President American Legion Women's Auxiliary, past Secretary Treasurer Retired Federal Employees Association, and volunteer work for AARP, VA Hospital Sheridan, Wyo.
Most of all, Lucille will be remembered as "Grandmom" not only to her grandchildren, Randy Richter age 30, now living in Ogden, Utah, and Russ Richter age 22, Billings, from the marriage of Frank and Kathy Richter, Billings, but to everyone who met her in the last 30 years. Grandmom will be remembered as the most caring person one has ever met, the Greatest mother--in-law one could have, the Greatest Grandmom ever, the Greatest most generous mother and she also made the best coleslaw in the world.
Memorial service at First English Lutheran Church, Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 11 a.m.
Cremation and Funeral Gallery was in charge of cremation.
H.J. 'Joe' Harris Jr.
MONTICELLO, Minn. - H.J. "Joe" Harris Jr., age 79, of Monticello, formerly of Moorhead, Minn., and Billings, died Thursday evening, Aug. 6, 1998, at the Monticello-Big Lake Community Nursing Home.
He was born in Fargo, N.D., on Oct. 11, 1918, the son of Hallock J. "Hal" and Fanny R. Riegle Harris Sr.
Joe graduated from high school in Moorhead in 1936.
He honorably served in the United States Army from Aug. 22, 1941, until June 21, 1945. Joe's tour of duty during World War II took him to the Asiatic Pacific Theater.
On May 6, 1945, H.J. "Joe" Harris Jr. was joined in holy marriage to Bergliot E. "Bergie" Solem in Moorhead. God blessed their marriage with a son, Dale. "Bergie" Harris preceded her husband in death on Aug. 7, 1996.
Mr. Harris lived in Moorhead until 1974, and was involved in his family's business in Moorhead for many years. Harris Brothers sold Minneapolis Moline Farm Machinery and Studebaker Automobiles.
Joe later became a sales rep for the Sioux Steel Company of South Dakota and resided in Billings. Following the death of his wife, Joe moved to Monticello to be near his son Dale.
Mr. Harris was a member of and a past commander of the Melvin E. Hearl American Legion Post 21 in Moorhead. He also belonged to the 40/8 Voiture 1516 and was a former member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Moorhead.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dale L. and Iris Hoglund Harris of Monticello; grandsons, Steven T. Harris of Washington D.C. and Michael J. Harris of Las Vegas, Nev.; step-grandchildren, Ryan G. Peter, Renee M. Peter and Kevin J. Peter; a sister, Eunice Hagen of Alexandria; a sister-in-law, Marion Solem of Amarillo, Texas. He is further survived by other relatives and many friends. In addition to his beloved wife, Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services for Mr. Harris will be held Monday, Aug. 10, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monticello. Pastor Robert Rusert will officiate.
Additional services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Moorhead. The Reverend David Martens will officiate.
Friends may call at the Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, Minn., on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 4 until 7 p.m. Further visitation will also take place at Trinity Lutheran Church on Monday afternoon two hours prior to the service and for an hour prior to service at the church in Moorhead on Tuesday afternoon.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, Minn., served the family.
Paul Franklin Hudgens
MISSOULA - Paul Franklin Hudgens, 49, of Missoula, died on Aug. 6, 1998, from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born in Billings on the Ides of March 1949, the third child of Hoye Jenkins and Clyde Osmer Hudgens. In 1967 he graduated from Billings Senior High School, then attended Rocky Mountain College, focusing on philosophy and religion. Although he never finished college, he was amazingly knowledgeable about a wide range of topics: geology, geography, world religions1 current and historical events, the animal world, musical instruments, the art of barbeque.
Paul's passion for sport permeated his life. He excelled at baseball and basketball. He liked to tell the story of being scouted as a fourteen-year-old pitcher by the St. Louis Cardinals. He played first base with the Red Pies softball team for many years. When he retired from the team, he held records for career doubles, RBIS, and put-outs. He received the Golden Clove award a number of times, but felt most honored when his team voted him Most Valuable Player. One teammate said, "Paul was the finest first baseman Red Pies ever had. No question about it."
Paul spent thousands of hours supporting his children as they participated in athletics. He was the official timekeeper for boys and girls basketball at Hellgate High School for 15 years. He followed many teams and players at all levels school, high school, college, amateur, and pro. He often amazed people with his extraordinary memory for sports trivia, admired and appreciated all athletic talent; even golf tournaments on TV captivated him for hours.
Music was Paul's lifeblood. He began playing guitar as a teenager. Although shy, he performed with several bands, including the Electric Garden Party in Billings in the 60's and the Top Hat's original Floating House Band in Missoula in the 70's. Musicians and music lovers appreciated his sensual guitar playing. He was a fine solo musician and had a remarkable ear for accompanying others.
As a self-taught stringed instrument repairman and customizer, Paul was a fixture in the music community. He was the sole proprietor of Montana Speaker Recone. In addition, he was renowned for his ability to set up guitars so that they sounded and felt just right. This earned him the affectionate nickname Dr. Guitar. Paul worked with Bitterroot Music through all of its stages and with Electronic Sound and Percussion. Most recently, he used his talents in the repair shop of Stringed Instrument division. In these contexts, Paul formed enduring friendships which he treasured. Paul never lost hope that a small group's love of music could result in a viable business that helped musicians. He counseled and encouraged adolescent musicians of all ages.
In spite of a long struggle with diabetes, depression, and alcoholism, Paul's charm, kindness, generosity, sense of humor, curiosity, and compassion remained intact. He reached out to tormented souls and the disenfranchised, affirming their humanity Paul was a supportive, loyal friend to his wife and daughter, whose strengths, achievements, and unconditional love for him were a source of pride and wonder. Paul also enjoyed a lifelong enslavement to cats; Sophie and Tatonka will miss him.
Survivors include Paul's wife of 30 years, Rosalind Mullen Hudgens; daughter, Molly (Mary Alice), attending UC Berkeley; stepson, K.C. Tolliver and his wife, Wendy, Bozeman; sister Janet Efron and her husband Michael, their daughters Rachel and Laura, Portland, Maine; brother Stephen Hudgens and his wife Colleen, Detroit, Mich.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Paul's life at a barbeque which will feature live music at Franklin Park, 10th St. and Kemp, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, starting at 5 p.m.
The family suggests memorials to the Poverello Center, 435 Ryman, Missoula.
Christin Rochelle 'Chris' Lamb
POWELL, Wyo. - Funeral services for Christin Rochelle Lamb will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, at First United Methodist Church in Powell.
Chris was born Sept. 30, 1989, in Powell, Wyo., to Tim and Laura Lamb. Chris resided with her mother and stepfather in Laramie, Wyo. Chris attended Westside Elementary in Powell until the previous school year, and then Spring Creek Elementary in Laramie, where she completed the second grade.
Chris is survived by her mother, Laura and stepfather, Eric Lampman, sister, Jessica Lamb and half-sister, Kyrie Lampman, all of Laramie; father, Tim and stepmother, Megan Lamb of Wiesbaden Air Force Base, Germany; maternal grandparents, Ed and Peggy Smith and aunt, Jo Halstead of Powell; paternal grandparents, D.W. Lamb of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Jody Lamb of Burlington, Wyo.; paternal great-grandmothers, Wilma Lamb and Charlotte Clayton, both of Taylorville, Ill.; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Chris was a bright child who sought out challenges beyond her years and excelled in any chosen activity. Chris' first year projects in 4-H are a testament to her natural abilities and will to succeed. Chris also participated in Girl Scouts, where she had an influence on children and adults alike. Chris' favorite activity was Awanas, because she had the opportunity to learn more about her precious Jesus Christ and share Him with others. Chris touched the lives of everyone she knew with her bright smile and warm hugs.
Interment will be at the Ten Sleep Community cemetery in Ten Sleep, Wyo. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home of Powell is in charge of arrangements. There will be a memorial service held in Laramie at a later date.
Memorials can be made to the Christin Lamb Memorial Fund, First National Bank, P.O. Box 907, Powell, Wyo. 82435.
Richard McCready
COLUMBUS - Richard McCready, 91, passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, at Columbus. He was born Sept. 9, 1906, at Long Island, N.Y. to Richard and Frances (Hornsby) McCready.
He served in the military during World War II with overseas duty in France and Germany.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, and two young sisters. There are no known relatives.
Richard was a likeable and friendly little gentleman and covered many miles around town with his bicycle. He made many friends through the years, and will be greatly missed.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Mountainview cemetery, Columbus. Smith Funeral Chapel-Columbus was in charge of arrangements.
Antonia 'Toni' Pavlicek
GLENDIVE - Antonia "Toni" Pavilcek, 89, of Glendive, formerly of Richey, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, at Carolyn's Care Center in Glendive.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive, with interment in the Richey cemetery.
Loren C. Smoker (Many Stars)
FRAZER - Loren C. "Sonny Boy" Smoker, who had the Indian name of Many Stars, died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, southeast of Oswego, of an accidental drowning.
A wake will be held with a vigil service 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at the Frazer Community Hall. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Frazer, with interment in St. Joseph's cemetery. Clayton Memorial Chapel is in charge.
Marjorie Sue Wood
WIBAUX - Marjorie "Margie" Sue Wood, 32, of Wibaux, formerly of Cody, Wyo., died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998, at her home.
Visitations will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at the Ballard Funeral Home in Cody. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Ballard Funeral Home with interment in the Riverside cemetery.
Irene L. Bradshaw
BUFFALO, Wyo. - Irene L. Bradshaw, 73, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998, at the Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo.
Visitation will be 1-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Stiles cemetery in Lapeer, Mich.
Marie Redland Dupree
TEN SLEEP, Wyo. - Marie Redland Dupree, 76, of Ten Sleep, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998, at the Washakie Memorial Hospital in Worland of ovarian cancer.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at the Ten Sleep Methodist Church with interment of cremated remains in the Ten Sleep cemetery. Veile Mortuary of Worland is in charge.
Arne Hornseth
LEWISTOWN - Arne Hornseth, 83, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998, at the Central Montana Medical Center of natural causes.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at the Cloyd Funeral Home Chapel in Lewistown.
Seth Imlay
BRIDGER - Seth Michael Imlay, 19, of Bridger, died Thursday morning, Aug. 6, 1998, in a motor vehicle accident north of Belfry.
Seth was born on April 14, 1979, in Billings, a son of Russell and Deborah Imlay. He attended Molt School through fifth grade and spent sixth grade in Columbus before his family settled in Bridger. Seth graduated from Bridger High School in 1997, where he played football, basketball, and ran track. He also played baseball, and had coached Babe Ruth Baseball in Bridger.
Seth was actively involved in 4-H for the past 10 years, and in Future Farmers of America in high school. For two years he played in the National FFA Band, and the Tri-County Honor Band. He enjoyed music and being with his friends, and he also liked to fish and hunt.
This past year Seth attended MSU-Billings College of Technology where he was studying to become a computer draftsman. This summer he was employed by Preston Sweeney Masonry.
Survivors include his parents, Russ and Deb Imlay of Bridger; his brother, Shawn of Bridger; grandparents, Ralph and Ramona Downs of Molt, and Wesley (Speed) and Lorene (Lolly) Imlay of Molt; great-grandmother, Pearl Ross of Absarokee; and aunts and uncles and their families: Corinne and George Fernandez and Jason and Justin of Powell; Val and Tom Williams and Eric, Michaela and Jake of Bridger; Denise and Ron Reno and Frankie, Renetta, Renzy and Dusty of Billings; Theron and Mandy Imlay and Natascha, Nellie and Lavinia of Tularosa, N.M.; and Jeff and Dawn Imlay and Michaela, Wesley and Estee of Portland, Ore.
"Seth, we love you and will miss you."
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Bridger Elementary School multi-purpose room. Cremation will follow the service, with the Olcott Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be given to the Seth Imlay Memorial Fund, in care of the Bank of Bridger, Bridger, MT 59014.
Arthur Kauk
Arthur Kauk, 78, of Billings, passed away Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, 1998, after a lengthy stay at Deaconess Medical Center.
Arthur was born on Dec. 17, 1919, in Lehr, N.D., a son of John A. and Magdalena Kauk. While growing up on the family farm he attended country school, enlisting in the Army infantry in 1941 and serving as a rifleman during WWII, being discharged in 1945.
Mr. Kauk was living in Richmond, Calif., when on Nov. 1, 1949, he married
Martha Marie Heiser. While there, he attended the Richmond Vocational High School and in 1950 completed training in auto mechanics.
In 1951, Arthur and his wife moved to Jamestown, N.D., where he was employed with Midwest Motors and on Aug. 12, 1951, their only child, Donna, was born. The Kauk family moved to Billings in 1955 where Art was employed as a mechanic with Midland Dodge, later working for Ryan Oldsmobile until his retirement in 1975.
Gardening and fishing were Arthur's favorite pastimes. He was a life member of VFW Post 1634. In 1960, he completed television and radio electronic school, and TV and CB radio repair became a new hobby. In 1991, he completed a course in Bible education. Art was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church. On Dec. 14, 1997, Mr. Kauk realized a long-standing desire when he was baptized by immersion.
Survivors include his daughter, Donna Jennison and her husband, Dale; three grandchildren, Holly, Jamie and Jeremy; and great-grandson, Jacob, all of Billings; four brothers, Albert of North Dakota, Laurence and Barney of California, and Harry of Texas; four sisters, Esther Schlecht, Hilda Clopp of California, and Maggie Schwekee and Mildred Wanner of North Dakota. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha in 1995, and a brother, Emil.
Visitation will begin Saturday afternoon at the Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, at the Evangelical United Methodist Church, 345 Broadwater Ave., with interment to follow at Terrace Gardens cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Smith West Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Katherine Krenzelok
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Mary Katherine Krenzelok, 52, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, at her home in Sheridan.
Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at Champion Funeral Home in Sheridan with interment in the Sheridan Municipal cemetery.
Vera M. Lesser
Our loving mother and grandmother, Vera M. Lesser, passed away at Eagle Cliff Manor on Aug. 5, 1998, after living with her daughter, Dorothy, for five years. Mrs. Lesser had lived for 90 years.
Vera was born on Feb. 28, 1908, in Muskogee, Okla., a daughter of Thomas and Nancy Linkous. She moved with her family to Billings in 1910 where she was raised and educated. On Nov. 3, 1926, she married
John Lesser. Her pastimes were knitting, crocheting and raising flowers. Vera was a member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church and the Moose Lodge.
Survivors include her daughters, Dorothy Steinmetz and Linda (Oren) Rosin of Billings, Mary Ann Wilcox of Harlowton, Florence Skates of Red Lodge and Edna (Bob) Renz of Paul, Idaho; sons, Walter (Nancy) Lesser of Santa Ana, Calif., Brian (Judy) Lesser of Billings and Gene (Donna) Lesser of Bozeman; 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, John; her son, John T.; two grandsons, David and Mathew; two brothers and a sister.
Visitation will begin at the Smith Downtown Chapel on Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, at the Smith Downtown Chapel with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Sally Jean Miller
LIVINGSTON - Sally Jean Miller, 28, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998, at her home in Livingston.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in the chapel of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home in Livingston with graveside committal and burial in the Mountain View cemetery, also in Livingston.
