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Alice Glass
LIVINGSTON - Alice Glass, 91, of Livingston, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 7, 1998, at Livingston Health and Rehab Center. Cremation has taken place. Graveside committal and burial of the cremated remains will take place at a later date at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Billings. Arrangements are under the direction of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 118 N. 3rd St. in Livingston.
Alice was born May 16, 1907, in Nanton, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Herman and Eliza (Anderwert) Hungerbuhler. She spent her early life and received her education in Alberta, graduating from high school in Brandt, Alberta, Canada. For two years, she studied music while attending college in Calgary. On Nov. 6, 1928, she married
Loren Kyle Glass in Vulcan, Alberta. They lived and fanned in the Vulcan area before moving to Broadview in 1937. Mr. Glass died on Dec. 3, 1982. Mrs. Glass moved to Livingston in 1992.
Alice attended Broadview Congregational Church in Broadview. She greatly enjoyed music and had taught music for a number of years.
Survivors include two sons, Donald and Gerald Glass, both of Livingston; a sister, Lily Schuler of Alberta, Canada; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Glass in 1995, a brother and two sisters.
Memorials in Alice's memory may be directed to the Alzheimer's unit of Livingston Health and Rehab Center, 510 S. 14th St., Livingston, MT 59047, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Thelma W. Chase
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. -Thelma W. Chase, age 95, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998, at Heath Village in Hackettstown after a short illness.
She lived in Heath Village from 1995-1998; in Washington, D.C., from 1981-1995; in Butte, Mont., from 1954-1981; and in Great Falls, Mont., where she was born.
A homemaker, Thelma was a member of P.E.O. of Great Falls and Butte and Junior League of Great Falls. She was an accomplished potter and taught pottery at Virginia City, Mont. She was also active in the Archie Bray Foundation of Helena, Mont.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Brown Chase Jr. in 1982, and a brother, Glenn Wright.
Survivors include her sons, Samuel Chase of Belgrade, Mont., and Douglas Chase of Missoula, Mont.; a daughter, Elinor Bradshaw of Florham Park; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were private in New Jersey. Graveside services are at a later date in Montana. Donations to the Salvation Army.
Molly Giest
LAUREL - Molly Giest, 90, of Laurel, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, at Billings Deaconess Medical Center. Molly was born at Laurel on Feb. 26, 1908, a daughter of Jacob and Mary Fox. On Dec. 22, 1924, she married
Henry Giest in Laurel and they had six children.
Her happiest time was when she worked in her flower and vegetable garden, as well as visiting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She lived most of her life in the Carbon County area.
Molly was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob; her daughter, Joyce Hart; and granddaughter, Deborah Sue Strecker. Survivors include her children, Dorothy Smith of Laurel, Betty (Ray) Strecker of Billings, Geraldine (Jim) Staley of Billings, Shirley (Cliff) Graham of Missoula, Bruce (Christine) Giest of Bridger; son-in-law, Wilmer Hart; four sisters, Mary Staley of Billings, Emma Wegner of Billings, Lydia Bernhardt of Billings and Pauline Fox of Laurel; two brothers, Henry Fox of Billings and Jake Fox of Red Lodge; 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bridger with interment in Bridger cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Pearl Salemno
Mary Pearl Salemno, 69, of Billings, passed away Nov. 10, 1998, at her home.
She was born May 29, 1929, in Carlisle, Pa. She lived in Philadelphia, Pa., for 51 years. In 1952 she married
Peter Paul Salemno in Philadelphia and he preceded her in death May 27, 1998. She ran a dish room in a Philadelphia School from 1964 to 1977.
On July 24, 1998, Mary moved to Billings to live near her daughter, Rose Young.
She loved entertaining and cooking, playing bingo, shopping, bowling, watching cooking shows on TV, and in her earlier years she did a lot of handicrafts.
She was a member of the Catholic church, VFW Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus, and American Legion Auxiliary in Philadelphia.
Survivors include two daughters and husbands, Rose Young and husband, Vern of Billings, Sylvia Dewald and husband, Bob of Sewell, N.J.; her son, Peter Paul Salemno Jr. of Wildwood Villa, N.J.; two grandsons, Jeremy Dewald of Sewell and Duane Moulton of Billings.
Memorial Mass will be 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral. Cremation will be done prior to services.
Linda Kay Skartved
GLENDIVE - Linda Kay Skartved, age 50, of Glendive, died on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, at her home in Glendive. She had been diagnosed with cancer in February of 1998. Public visitation will be on Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Joseph Ponessa officiating. Rite of Committal will be in the Dawson Memorial cemetery in Glendive. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with arrangements.
Linda was born on Jan. 20, 1948, in Miles City, the daughter of Charles Lee and Mary Florence (Kitson) LaBree. She attended Dawson County High School, graduating in 1966. Linda was married
to Bill Edgar in July of 1966 and they had three daughters, Tina, Sheri and Johnlyn. She later married
Harold Skartved on March 7, 1992, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive. Linda had worked for Schimke and Weigum in Glendive for many years and had owned and operated the Hillside Acres Home, an adult foster care home.
Linda was an excellent seamstress and baker - pumpkin pie was her specialty. She was a very spiritual lady who always placed others' needs before her own. Linda really cared about her family and a friend was a friend for life. She was the best wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister and friend you could ask for.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Skartved of Glendive; three daughters, Tina Benegas and her husband, Ray of Denver, Colo., Sheri Gallagher and her husband, John of Absarokee, and Johnlyn Broeder and her husband, Wes of Denver; two stepsons, Loren Skartved and his wife, Debbie of Shelby, and Wade Skartved and his wife, Shanda of Billings; her parents, Charles and Mary LaBree of Glendive; two sisters, Judy Evans of Bakersfield, Calif., and Cathy Wells and her husband, Clay of Denver; one brother, Bill LaBree and his wife, Glenda of Glendive; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends.
A special thanks to one of Linda's dearest friends, Avis Anderson, for spiritual guidance during this difficult time.
Jean Meidinger
FORT PECK - Jean Meidinger passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 29, 1998, at Francis Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow at the age of 75.
Jean was born in Kintyre, N.D., on June 6, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Kunigunda Schlosser Schweitzer. She was the youngest of their eight children. She attended school through the eighth grade in Napoleon, N.D.
In the summer of 1955, she moved to Wolf Point along with her husband Adolph and three sons. She worked for Bryan's Clothing Store until her retirement in 1995 after 40 years of service.
Among her many hobbies, she enjoyed crocheting, fishing, and playing cards. She was active in the Immaculate Conception Church and her favorite hobby was cooking for the area priests. She spent the last two-and-a-half years of her life living at Fort Peck Lake with her son.
Jean is survived by her two sons, Richard of Kent, Wash., and Roger of Fort Peck; a brother, Alex Schweitzer of Bismarck, N.D.; a sister, Lena Kuntz of Moffit, N.D.; among other survivors are two of her grandchildren, Rob and Greg Meidinger of Seattle; she also has four other grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren,
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Adolph; a son, Robert; three brothers; and two sisters.
Visitations will be held from 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, with a vigil service at 5 p.m. at the Clayton Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wolf Point with Rev. Fr. Robert Fox officiating both services. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery in Wolf Point.
Harold G. Skauge
Harold G. Skauge, of Billings and formerly of Red Lodge, was born April 16, 1915, in Taylor, N.D., the eldest son of Halvor and Gilma Skauge. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 29 at Valley Nursing Home in Billings.
He moved to Billings with his parents and brother, Don, and attended Billings Normal School. He worked for Archie Cochrane Motors as a parts man before moving to Red Lodge in 1946 where he was a partner in the local Ford dealership and later owner of Skauge Implement Co.
Harold and his wife, Iva, operated The Flower Shop in Red Lodge until her death in 1977. Harold retired to Billings where he met and married
Louise Hillman. Louise has a son, daughter and four grandchildren from her first marriage. Harold and Louise were married
in Cody on Sept. 28, 1985, and lived in Billings.
Harold was a Mason, a past exalted ruler of Elks Lodge 534, and a district deputy. He was a Navy veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a founding member of the local comedy group, the "Fictitious Five."
Harold is survived by his wife, Louise; two children from his first marriage, Betty Ann and Gordon (Pat); five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin at noon Sunday, Jan. 3, at Smith's West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. in Billings. Services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at Smith's West Chapel. Interment will be at the Red Lodge cemetery at 2 p.m. Monday. Graveside services by members of Beartooth Elks Lodge 534. Memorials to charity of your choice.
Alice Rasmussen
PLENTYWOOD - Memorial services for Alice Rasmussen will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2. Pastor Barbara Westhoff will officiate at the service at Plentywood Lutheran Church with interment of cremated remains planned later at Ebenezer cemetery, east of Antelope.
Alice, 73, died unexpectedly Monday evening at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood, following a stroke earlier in the day.
Alice Marcella Christensen was born May 11, 1925, at the farm home of her parents, Andrew and Millie (Jorgensrud [Johnson]) east of Antelope. She graduated from Antelope High School in 1942, and went to work in Seattle. She met Lowell Rasmussen at the Blue Moon by Plentywood; they were married
Dec. 31, 1943, at her parents' farm.
They lived in Chicago until moving back to Montana in 1946. They farmed with family until they started farming for themselves in the Volmer community in about 1947, where they were members of the Volmer Lutheran Church and Alice sang alto in the choir. In 1971 they moved to Plentywood where they made their home until moving to the Montana Pioneer Manor, April 1, 1998.
Alice was a strong, quiet and giving person who always noticed the good things, and was free with compliments to encourage her family and everyone she knew. Never a complainer, she loved to laugh, and her bubbling sense of humor kept everyone around her laughing, as well. A super cook and baker, her family especially remembers her dark bread and buns, working crossword puzzles, and playing cards and bingo at the Senior Citizens Center. In 1989 Alice and Lowell went to Norway and were there to celebrate Norwegian Independence Day. At that time they were able to meet some of Alice's relatives.
She was a member of Plentywood Lutheran Church. Always busy, she loved to knit and crochet. Alice enjoyed spending time together with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Alice is survived by her husband, Lowell of the Montana Pioneer Manor in Plentywood; by six daughters and their families: Eileen and her husband, Butch Nielsen of Plentywood; Connie and her husband, Lee Buchanan of Billings; Donna and her husband, Bayard Brekke of Plentywood; Cindy Carlson of Billings; Darcie and her husband, David Shields of Bonita, Calif.; and Jill Rasmussen of Colorado Springs, Colo., and her fiancÈ, Eric Baker. She is also survived by two brothers, Alvin Christensen and his wife, Myra of Antelope, and Kenny Christensen and his wife, Pat of Kansas City, Mo.; as well as by a sister, Agnes Everson of Plentywood. Alice has 10 grandchildren: Mike (Keri) Nielsen, Dena (Lynn John) Rice, Brandi and Blake Buchanan, Michael and Matthew Brekke, Julie and Joel Carlson, and Crystal and D. J. Shields; and two great-grandchildren: Jason and Jeremy Rice. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Clifford and Johnny; and two sisters: Alma, in infancy, and Clara Desonia.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood has charge of arrangements.
Corinne A. Elliott
HELENA - On Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999, at 1 p.m. Corinne's family and many friends may join together to celebrate her life at the Retz Funeral Home in Helena. Corinne Elliott's life ended unexpectedly on Dec. 27, 1998. She died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes.
Corrine was a talented, positive person whose life touched so many. She was born to Bertram and Lylia Mansfield Briscoe on Nov. 20, 1927, in Chicago. Due to parental illnesses, she spent an appreciable portion of her childhood in a children's home in Lake Bluff, Ill., and some wonderful foster homes. In recent years she had nearly completed a delightful book about her experiences during this period of time, which, in keeping with her character, were depicted in a positive light, with warm humanity.
After graduating from Lake Forest High School, Corinne married
William S. Elliott on June 18, 1947, and they started their married
life on a lookout in Glacier Park before William resumed college. They had three daughters: Patricia, Christine, and Anna. The family lived in Missoula, Billings, Stanford and Whitefish, and Bill and Corinne lived briefly in the Washington, D.C., area before moving to Helena in 1971.
In 1956, Corinne completed the Famous Artists Schools course in commercial art, and she became known over the years for her watercolors, exhibiting in various Montana and other galleries, and gaining a place in Who's Who in American Artists. When the family lived in Whitefish, she tremendously enjoyed teaching art to disabled high school students. She also created lovely notecards which she sold throughout Montana, and to customers elsewhere, as well.
After graduating from Carroll College Summa Cum Laude in 1975, she became a published writer in various periodicals. Professionally, Corinne worked as a proposal writer, a copywriter for a local realtor and radio stations, a public relations writer, and gained mention in Who's Who in American Writers and Who's Who in American Women. At the time of her passing, she was the Administrative Assistant for the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation.
Corinne also loved music, and played the violin for over 50 years and played in symphony orchestras in Illinois and Montana during her life.
She was a former member of the Whitefish Chapter D PEO, and member of AAUW. She also founded and remained an active force for over 20 years in the local Self Realization Fellowship meditation circle in Helena. Her positiveness and cheerfulness ran like a radiant thread throughout all her endeavors in art, writing, music, working, organizing projects, raising children, helping grandchildren, and her many treasured friendships.
She is survived by her ex-husband and close friend, Bill Elliott; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia F. and Reid Schoonover of Clintonville, Wis., Christine and Jim Walrath of Deer Lodge, and Annie and Andy Utick of Helena; grandchildren, Ethan Schoonover of Thailand, Ezra Schoonover of Clintonville, Jessie Walrath of Missoula, Fransie Walrath of Bozeman, Andrea Utick of Helena, Christine Utick (Mrs. Kent) Swendseid of Belgrade, and Kim Utick of Helena; and sister, Marilyn (Mrs. Armine) Taylor of Zion, Ill.; and various nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Jean Briscoe and Lois Briscoe (Mrs. Harry) Bertolini.
Those planning expressions of sympathy may wish to contribute to Habitat for Humanity or the charity of their choice.
Martha Hochhalter
HARDIN - Martha Hochhalter, 75, of Hardin, passed away unexpectedly at her home, Tuesday morning, Dec. 29, 1998.
She was born Sept. 20, 1923, in Burnstead, N.D., a daughter of Theobold and Rosena Schmidt Kirschenmann. She spent her early years in North Dakota and in 1934 moved with her parents to a farm near Crow Agency, later moving to the Dunmore area. She received her education in Hardin.
Martha married
Henry Hochhalter on May 17, 1942, in Hardin and the couple made their home in Hardin. In 1965, the couple purchased the Western Motel which Martha co-managed with her husband. She retired in 1980, but was still acting as Vice President of Hochhalter Inc.
She was a member of Hardin, Alpha Rebekah Lodge. She loved to bowl and was a member of the Western Motel bowling team for many years. She loved to play her piano and organ and make miniature furniture for her doll house.
Martha was preceded in death by four brothers, Christ, Pete, Emil and Daniel; one sister, Caroline; and a daughter-in-law, Gloria.
Survivors include her husband, Henry; her children, Allen and his wife, Marie, Gary, Rodney, Ken and his wife, Harmony, and Cherlyn and her husband, Clayton Greer, all of Hardin; two brothers, John Kirschenmann of Hardin and Albert Kirschenmann of Billings; one sister, Madlin Wilson of Kalispell; her grandchildren: Gina, Dana, Leali, Zena, Andrea, Megan, Kara, Damon, Drew, Sunshine, Cameron, Nathan, Chandra and Nyles; her great-grandchildren, Zane, Darien, Cayden, Lexia and Gavin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Fairview cemetery. Bullis Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Rebekah Lodge No. 96, Hardin, MT 59034.
