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Betty J. Mueller
Betty J. Mueller, passed away peacefully, at her home, 6 December 1998. Betty was born and raised in Grand Forks, N.D. On Jan. 20, 1943, she married
Leo F. Mueller. They had two daughters and two sons.
She is survived by her husband, Leo; daughters, Pam (Ken Wimer) of Spokane, Wash.; Vicki (Bruce Martinson) of Billings; son Scott (Renee) of Bozeman; and daughter-in-law Chrysti, of Bozeman; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and a sister Donna (Donahue) of MapleValley, Wash.
Betty was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother, son Steve, and grandson Bryan.
To honor her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service has been planned.
Family and Friends will miss you, "Until We Meet Again." Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107.
Lois Scott Noyes
HOT SPRINGS - Lois Scott Noyes passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. She was 85 years young.
Lois was born Sept. 9, 1913, in Provo, Utah, to Margaret and David Scott. She moved with her family to Ammon, Idaho, where she attended school, then later moved to Chinook, where she graduated from high school in 1931.
On Dec. 21, 1932, Lois married
Roy W. Noyes in Chinook. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and being a homemaker and mother. Lois liked to bowl, crochet and play bridge.
After living 43 years in Billings, they moved to Hot Springs to be near their daughter. Lois was very active in the Senior Citizens Center and was on the Board of Directors, she enjoyed playing cards and taking Senior trips with her friends.
Lois was preceded in death in June 1987 by her husband Roy of 54 years, and infant son, a grandson, Dennis Dean Pefley, and brother, Kenneth Scott.
Lois is survived by two daughters: Doreen (Dennis) Pefley, of Polson and Patricia Gunsch of Billings; six grandchildren: Connie Rohrdanz, of Billings, Brian Gustafson, of Helena, Lisa Kienbaum, of Spokane, Wash., Carla Bevolo, of Burnsville, Minn., Troy Pefley, of Spokane, and Curtis Pefley, of Polson; 10 great-grandchildren, sisters: Zella Reser, of Spokane, Wash., Eleanor Rees, of Provo, Utah, and one brother Willis D. Scott, of Yakima, Wash.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998, at the Lonepine Hall in Lonepine. Burial will be in the Murray Memorial cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Pefley, Troy Pefley, Curtis Pefley, David Kienbaum, Brian Gustafson and Vaughn Rohrdanz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Norm Blashill, Robert Reser and Willis D. Scott.
Visitation will be at 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1998, at the Grogan Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in her name to the Hot Springs Senior Citizens Center in Hot Springs, MT 59860 or the charity of the donors choice.
Robert Benton Reeves
Robert Benton Reeves, 80, of Billings, died Sunday Dec. 6, 1998, at his home. He was born Aug. 12, 1918, in Larned, Kan., a son of Ralph Benton and Grace Argabright Reeves, and grew up with two sisters.
At the onset of W.W. II he left his job in movie theater management and enlisted in the Army. He served in combat on Guadalcanal in the Pacific Theater of Operations, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Here he contracted malaria which would plague him for much of the rest of his life.
After the war, Bob returned to theater management, married
and shared in the "baby boom, " producing two daughters. In 1968, after the death of his wife, Betty, Bob met and wed Mildred Dean who had two daughters of her own.
Bob's life can be understood by laying it out on a time line spanning the evolution of the theater business. Beginning with converted burlesque halls and the era of the movie palaces of the great depression, through the fad of drive-ins, down to the multiplexes of contemporary times, successful operation required, not just a manager, but a master showman. That was Bob Reeves. During his tenure for Major Studios, he hosted such notables as Charleton Heston and Lloyd Bridges at World Premiers. He regularly worked with directors and actors such as John Ford and John Wayne at screenings during the production of movies at Old Tucson.
Bob will best be remembered for his stories of the War and the theater business which enthralled his children and grandchildren and his incredible sense of humor which he maintained to the end.
Bob is survived by his wife, Millie; his sister, Doris; four daughters; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The measure of Bob's success in life is not what he acquired to leave his heirs, but how they will miss him.
Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation or Funeral Gallery, Cremation Society of Montana was in charge of arrangements.
Ronald Charles Kent
Ronald Charles Kent, 64, of Billings, died after a short illness Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, 1998, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings. The son of Martin and Mary Wiesinger Kent, he was born in Lemmon, S.D., March 9, 1934.
He was raised and educated in Lemmon, where he graduated from high school in 1952. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Navy for eight years. Ron worked as an over-the-road truck driver for Corcoran Trucking Co. out of Lemmon and Billings for many years. He was preceded in death by both his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Ora Kittelson Kent of Billings; his son, Scott Kittelson and his wife, Amy of Murdo, S.D.; his two brothers, Richard Kent of Everett, Wash., and Martin Kent Jr. of Rogers, Ark.; his sister, Mary Ann Walsingham and her husband, Charlie of Highlands, Texas; and numerous nephews, nieces, and devoted friends.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at St. Bernard's Parish. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 3021 Sixth Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101. Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Heights Chapel has charge of arrangements.
John P. Culbertson
SHEPHERD - John P. Culbertson, 86, passed away from cancer, Sunday, Oct. 4, 1998. He was born April 21, 1912, in Great Falls.
He graduated from Sterling, Ill., High School, and attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C. In 1937, John was appointed a railway postal clerk. During his 34-year railroad career he rode the rails for the Union Pacific, the Burlington Northern, the Great Northern, the Chicago Burlington & Quincy, and traveled the states of Montana, Wyoming, Utah, South Dakota and Nebraska.
John and Nellie Geneva (Jean) Kirk were wed Jan. 13, 1935, in Carroll, Iowa. The couple moved to Billings in 1937, and then east of Shepherd in 1951 where they built their home and lived out their lives.
John was active in community organizations. He was a charter member of the Lions and has been an Elk for 56 years. Some of his hobbies and interests over the years were rock hunting, camping, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John K. and Shirley Culbertson of Shepherd; daughter and son-in-law, Carroll and Paul Novotny of Bozeman; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Alan Crane of Woodfield, Ohio; grandchildren: John W. Culbertson, Julie Nicole (Culbertson) Prociv, Colleen Lynn Culbertson, Maurice S. Quanbeck, Michele (Quanbeck) Backlin, Maralee Jean Quanbeck, Casey Lee Crane and Kelli Jean Crane; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, and his grandson, Mark T. Quanbeck.
His remains have been cremated and, as per his request, there will be no services. Memorials in his name may be made to the Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107 or the charity of the donor's choice.
Louise Marie Bertolino
ROBERTS - Louise Marie Bertolino, 87, of Roberts, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 1998, in Red Lodge of natural causes. Louise was born Nov. 21, 1910, in Mulberry Kan., the daughter of Peter and Madalena Bosso. Louise was united in marriage to Baptiste "Batt" Bertolino in Red Lodge, Mont., on May 23, 1934. Together they ranched on the west side of Rock Creek in Roberts, Mont.
Louise was devoted to her church and her family, and she had an incredible way with people. Louise's kind and generous heart was evident to all her family and friends. Her talent for knitting and crocheting kept everyone well stocked with sweaters, mittens, and afghans. There was always an open invitation to everyone at Thanksgiving and Christmas to the home of Lousie and "Batt."
Louise is survived by her husband, Baptiste Bertolino; a daughter, Barbara Crawford of Billings; a son, Richard (Danna) Bertolino of Roberts; a brother Oreste Bosso of Richland, Wash.; a sister-in-law, Edna Bosso of Billings; nine grandchildren, Garry (Caren), Craig (Susan), Brian (Kathleen), Kristine (Lee), Theresa (Dan), Treena (Todd), Dena, Daneen (Rob), Joel, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Steve Bosse.
Visitation will be Tuesday 5-7 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and 5-7 p.m. at Dahl Funeral Chapel, Red Lodge. Vigil service, Wednesday 7 p.m. at St. Agnes Church, and Funeral service will be Thursday, 2 p.m. at St. Agnes Church, 1 North Word, Red Lodge. Interment Roberts cemetery.
Lloyd Curtis White
Lloyd Curtis White, 56, of Billings, died early Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, 1998, at his home. The son of Earl and Effie Heist White, he was born in Forsyth, Mont., May 17, 1942.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1959 and participated in the last American blockade and the last American Open Air Nuclear Testing in the Pacific. He received and honorable discharge in 1962. Lloyd worked as shop manager and foreman at Roscoe and Anderson Steel for many years.
He is survived by his wife Arlene Cleveland White of Billings, formerly of Ballantine; his son Curt White of Billings; his daughter Theresa Silvesan and her husband Cliff of Springdale, Mont.; his two lovely granddaughters, Nicole Lynn and Katelyn Rayne; and his sisters, Anna Gallagher of Mountlake Terrace, Wash., Jean Johnson of Terry, Mont., and Maureen Hoagland of Forsyth, Mont.
Visitation will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Heights Chapel. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Heights Chapel with interment in Huntley cemetery.
Lloyd Curtis White
Lloyd Curtis White, 56, of Billings, died early Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, 1998, at his home. The son of Earl and Effie Heist White, he was born in Forsyth, Mont., May 17, 1942.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1959 and participated in the Cuban Missile blockade and the last American Open Air Nuclear Testing in the Pacific. He received and honorable discharge in 1962. Lloyd worked as shop manager and foreman at Roscoe and Anderson Steel for many years.
He is survived by his wife Arlene Cleveland White of Billings, formerly of Ballantine; his son Curt White of Billings; his daughter Theresa Silvesan and her husband Cliff of Springdale, Mont.; his two lovely granddaughters, Nicole Lynn and Katelyn Rayne; and his sisters, Anna Gallagher of Mountlake Terrace, Wash., Jean Johnson of Terry, Mont., and Maureen Hoagland of Forsyth, Mont.
Visitation will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Heights Chapel. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Heights Chapel with interment in Huntley cemetery.
Robert 'Robbie' David Jones
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Robert "Robbie" David Jones passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 1998, as the result of an auto accident near Billings at the age of 8
Robbie was born on Feb. 21, 1990, in Twentynine Palms, Calif., to David and Audrey Jones.
He enjoyed computers, reading books, and riding bikes. He was a member of the Cub Scouts.
Survivors include his father, David Jones, a brother, Daniel, a sister, Kaitlyn, all of Sheridan; his grandmother, Susan Munday of Stroudsburg, Pa.; his grandparents, Robert and Marion Jones of Cheyenne; and his great-grandmothers, Jean Sanders of Berona, N.J., and Margaret Paterson of Scotland; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, 1998, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sheridan. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Sheridan Mental Health Center, in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, Wyo. 82801.
Lenore E. Espeland
GLASGOW - Services have been set for Lenore E. Espeland, age 65, for 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow.
Born Oct. 28, 1933, to Emanuel and Mary Sturtz in Jordan. She succumbed to a five-year bout with cancer Thursday, Nov. 19, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow.
She graduated from Garfield County High School in Jordan, and the School of Nursing in Miles City. She had a long, active career in Wolf Point and Glasgow. For a number of years she cared for foster babies until they could be placed in homes.
She enjoyed sewing, reading, cooking, and being a very special mother to her children and their families.
She married
Dr. Sam Espeland on October 1955, in Wolf Point.
Survivors include her husband; three sons: Dr. Darryl Espeland and wife, Kathy of Baker, David Espeland and wife, Lisa of Baker, and Jim Espeland of Corvallis, Ore.; two daughters: Mary Campbell and husband, John of Glasgow and Janet Kittelson and husband, Gary of Woodbury, Minn.; her mother, Mary Sturtz of Jordan; two brothers: George Sturtz of Des Moines, Iowa and Ted Sturtz of Sheridan; and close friend, Gertie Hinther of Glasgow.
Adeline E. Toner
LIVINGSTON - Adeline E. Toner, 90, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, at Livingston Health and Rehab Center.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in the chapel of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home with graveside committal and burial in Mountain View cemetery.
Victoria Zabrocki
GLENDIVE - Victoria Zabrocki, age 90, of Glendive, died on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, at the Glendive Medical Center.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, at the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Rite of Committal will be in the Dawson County cemetery in Glendive. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Victoria was born on March 23, 1908, in Greenbush, Minn., the fifth of 11 children born to Leon and Josephine (Pelowski) Watembach. In 1910 when Victoria was two years old, her family moved to Wibaux County. She attended rural grade school and high school in Wibaux. In October 1927, she married
Henry Zabrocki at St. Philip's. They spent their early years of marriage farming in Wibaux County and moved to Glendive in 1947. Victoria was employed for many years by the Jordan Hotel in Glendive.
Victoria was an avid gardener and enjoyed knitting and crocheting.
Survivors include four sons, Joe Zabrocki and his wife, Marge of Omaha, Neb., Sy Zabrocki and his wife, JoAnn of Billings, Al Zabrocki and his wife, Margaret of Glendive and Larry Zabrocki and his wife, Dorothy of Bismarck, N.D.; one daughter, Leona Panasuk of Butte; two sisters, Catherine Bruski of Glendive and Verna Bruski of Dickinson, N.D.; 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Henry in February of 1978, and four brothers and four sisters.
