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Robert Hoffman
Robert Kelly Hoffman, 48, of Miles City passed away suddenly, Monday, December 16, 2002. He was born April 6, 1954 in Chicago, IL the son of Adrian and Darlene (Stigen) Hoffman. Bob grew up and attended schools in Washington and California, before graduating from high school in Monroe, WA. He enlisted into the US Navy on January 18, 1973. Bob served in the South Pacific and the evacuation of Vietnam and received the National Defense service medal. He was honorably discharged on July 14, 1975 at San Diego, CA. After serving his country, Bob enrolled into Edmonds Community College in Washington. Bob had started his career in electrical work after the eighth grade. His stepfather, “Papa” Carl worked diligently to prepare him for the future with a good work ethic. After finishing college, he moved to Sacramento, CA to begin working. Bob lived there for several years before moving to Miles City. He thoroughly enjoyed his employment with A & A Electrical in Miles City. Work was a very important part of Bob’s life. He loved fishing, building and fixing, children and being close to family. Those who knew Bob will remember him being a compassionate, loving and generous person. He had a wonderful personality and a sense of humor. Bob lived his life exactly the way he wanted. Everyday was a party. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and father, Adrian. Bob is survived by his loving mother and stepfather, Darlene and Carl Grieb of Ekalaka; stepmother, Betty Hoffman of Santa Maria, CA; four brothers: John (Sandy) Hoffman of Santa Maria, CA, Patrick (Kerri) Grieb of Sequim, WA, Stacy (Sheryl) Grieb and Rick (Bonnie) Reese all of Everett, WA; three sisters: Kristi Molina and Jan Grieb both of Bremerton, WA and Kandis (Buster) Brewer of Ekalaka; nephews: Aaron (Kim) Swanson and their children, Zach, Levi & Kelly, Mike (Stephanie) Blue and their child, Trevor, Garrett Grieb, Justin Hoffman, Shane & Michael Grieb and Chris Keithley; nieces: Amy (Nate) Berg and their children, Wyatt & Wade, Megan Blue, Crystal Borrison, Brandi Brewer, and Amber Grieb; and numerous special aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral Services will take place Saturday, Dec. 21, at 3 PM at the First Baptist Church in Ekalaka. A reception will follow the service in the church basement. Visitation hours for friends will begin on Saturday at 8 AM at the First Baptist Church in Ekalaka.
Maria Duletsky
Funeral Mass for Maria Agnes Duletsky, 94, of Williston, formerly of Belfield are Saturday, January 4, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church with Father Shannon Lucht celebrating. Interment will follow at St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Belfield.
Visitation is Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary being said at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel.
Maria died on December 30, 2002, at Bethel Lutheran Home, Williston.
Maria Agnes, daughter of John and Anna (Malkowski) Basaraba, was born September 8, 1908, in Gorham, ND, where she grew up and attended country schools. Maria married Peter Duletsky in 1931. They moved to a farm south of Belfield where they raised their four children. In 1947, they moved into Belfield while still farming. In 1978, she moved to Arizona to be closer to her daughter and in 1996, Maria moved to Williston and lived with her son, Marvin. Due to failing health she made her home in Bethel Lutheran Home for the last four years. Maria enjoyed crocheting, gardening, babysitting the neighbor kids. She was a past member St. Bernard’s Catholic Church & the Ladies Circle.
She is survived by her sons, Victor (Ann) Duletsky of Sebastopol, CA, Marvin (Gertrude) Duletsky of Williston, Stanley (Pat) Duletsky of Billings, MT; daughter, Stella (Wayne) Glass of Ash fork, AZ; 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren and sisters, Kathern Palanuk of Bismarck, Pearl Wallace of Oregon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter, parents, a brother, Matt Basaraba and one grandson, Todd.
Clifford Hurich
Funeral services for Clifford Hurich, 87, of Dickinson, are Monday, January 6, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at First Congregational Church. Interment will follow at Dickinson Cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by Dickinson Veterans Drill Team.
Visitation is Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a prayer service being said at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel.
Clifford passed away on December 31, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center.
Clifford, a son of Joseph and Tillie (Komberec) Hurich, was born June 9, 1915, in Manning, ND. As their family remained in the Manning area Clifford attended country schools and going on to finish his schooling with Dickinson State University. After college Clifford returned to Manning and began farming. After Clifford and Maria Minciel were married they continued to farm in the Manning area until retiring in 1997 and leasing the farm. He was a member of the Eagles. Clifford enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and reading. He especially loved his faithful companion, his dog and long walks he would take him on.
Clifford is survived by his wife, Maria of Dickinson, step-son, Michael Nowik of Dickinson, step-daughters, Irene Frenzel of Spearfish, SD, Hattie DeJonge of California and step-granddaughter, Kristina Frenzel of Spearfish.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
LeRoy H. Boyd
Funeral services for LeRoy H. “Sam” Boyd, 76, of Dickinson, are Sunday, January 5, 2003, 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel with Pastor Judd Winter, officiating.
Visitation is Sunday one hour prior to service at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel.
LeRoy passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2003, at his home.
LeRoy H., a son of Sam and Bessie (Meadows) Boyd, born July 7, 1926, in Mott, ND and remained in the area attending country schools. He enlisted into the US Army in 1946, and served during World War II in the Pacific Theater and being honorably discharged in 1947. After returning he worked for the Montgomery Wards. On May 16, 1956, LeRoy married Elsie Dvorak and together they moved to Minneapolis, MN where they resided for the next 22 years. While there he worked in sales and delivery. In 1978, they returned to Dickinson and Sam worked for East End Auto parts. From 1983 to 1984, he managed The Home Terrace Motel and after residing in Denver for a short period of time the couple returned to Dickinson. Sam retired in 1988 and has made Dickinson his home since. Sam enjoyed gardening, woodworking and reading. He was a member of the American Veterans of Dickinson.
LeRoy “Sam” is survived by his wife, Elsie of Dickinson, son, Todd (Mary) Boyd of Minneapolis, MN, daughter, Elise Mastronardo of Kamuela, HI, one grandson, Christopher Boyd and one sister, Anna Marie Gorseth of Spokane, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters.
Douglas A. Duffield
Douglas Anthony Duffield, 53, of Marmarth, ND passed away on Saturday, January 4th, 2003 in Denver, CO. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 10, 2003, 10:00 am in the St. John's Catholic Church, Baker with Father Thomas Tobin celebrating. Burial will be in the Fertile Prairie Cemetery east of Baker. Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel of Baker is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation is Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 pm in Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel in Baker.
Douglas was born on March 27, 1949, the son of Merritt and Bonita (Braun) Duffield in Baker, Montana. He grew up east of Baker on the family ranch and attended the Fertile Prairie Country School, Baker Schools and graduated from the St. Mary's Catholic High School in New England, ND in 1968. Doug was married to Joy Marie Graham on June 29, 1969 and to this union two beautiful children were born, Teena Faye and Bradley Allen. Doug worked as a welder for many years, first in Baker for Cates Welding then in Gillette, WY where he started his own business Doug's Welding & Pipeline. In 1978, they bought a ranch and moved south of Marmarth where he also continued his pipeline construction business in the surrounding area. In 1998, he started a boring business called the "Pokin & Hopin" with his son, Brad. They did bores in the four state area based out of Durango, CO.
Doug was a hard working husband, a devoted father, a loving grandfather and a dear friend to many. He was a confident and caring father and took pride in his children’s accomplishments however large or small. Doug was looked up to and respected by both of them and they were proud to call him Dad. His confidence and reassurance at work and at play will be missed immensely. He loved his work and gave it his all so that his family could have everything they needed and more.
Aside from his black cowboy hat, snakeskin boots, and Adolph his trademarks included hard work and friendly conversation. Doug was an outstanding welder and a jack of all trades. He would never turn down a chance to sing karaoke or just sing songs with family and friends.
Survivors include, his wife, Joy, Marmarth, ND; a daughter, Teena (Tony) Holecek and their children, Daulton & Darian, Wolf Point, MT; a son, Brad (Heidi) Duffield and their children, Justyce & Caleb of Marmarth; his mother, Bonita Duffield, Baker; four brothers, Dennis (Paula) Duffield, Bismarck, Merritt Jr. "Micky" (Therese) Duffield, Rapid City, SD, Willie Duffield, Baker and John (Kaye) Duffield, Rapid City; two sisters, Sharon (Joe) Kovacich, Anaconda, MT and Linda (Dave) Knudtson of Watford City, ND and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Merritt Sr., two brothers, Keith and Kenny; two sisters, Pamela Rose and Amelia Rose Duffield Ruggles.
Grant Lofthus
Funeral Services for Grant S. Lofthus, 94, of Battle Ground WA, formerly, of Halliday, ND, are Tuesday, January 14, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Halliday with Pastor Harry Theiss, officiating. Interment will follow at Halliday Cemetery.
Visitation is Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel.
Grant passed away on January 7, 2003, at Battle Ground, Washington.
Grant, a son of Gilman and Sigrid (Lee) Lofthus, was born April 5, 1910, in Halliday, ND. He spent his life farming near Halliday. Grant was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He enjoyed the sports of baseball and basketball. Grant was fond of sweets, taking long walks and teasing. However his traits of honesty, kindness and generosity will carry forward with his memory.
Grant is survived by one niece, Joyce Repp of Vancouver, WA; two grandnephews, Curtis Kerr of LaCenter, WA and Brent Kerr of Battle Ground, WA; along with several great-grandnephews and great-grandnieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers.
Mike Gaab
Mass of Christian Burial for Mike Gaab, 84, of Dickinson, is Thursday, January 16, 2003, 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Dennis Schafer, celebrating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Visitation is Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary/prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel.
Mike passed away Monday, January 13, 2003, at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck.
Mike was born on January 24, 1918 in Yucca, North Dakota the son of George and Elizabeth (Himmelspacke) Gaab. As a young child he moved with his parents to their farm near Richardton, ND. He grew up and attended schools at the Taylor Country School. Mike was married to Regina Zentner on October 29, 1940 and to this union five children were born. Mike worked for Walter Hamann before moving to Dickinson were he worked with Bill Hamann. Mike helped with the construction of the Western Livestock Sale Yards. Mike married Eleanor Scholz Frenzel on October 3, 1979. During the years Mike was a field representative for the yard buying livestock through out Montana and North Dakota. After semi-retiring in 1982 Mike continued to buy hogs and livestock for various feeders for several years.
He was an avid card player and enjoyed getting together with friends. He also enjoyed traveling, gardening, attending auction sales and taking care of his chickens, cats and dogs. He had an extensive collection of old model cars, tractors and trucks.
Mike was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club Aerie #2328 and the St. Pius Verein.
Survivors include, his wife, Eleanor, Dickinson; a son, James (Anita) Gaab, Gladstone; two daughters, Kathleen (Herbert) Billman, Dickinson, and Linda (Layton) Olstad, Sentinel Butte, ND; step-son, Harlen (Jean) Frenzel, Williston, ND; four step-daughters, LaVerne (Tim) Frakes, Walla Walla, WA, Janel Deines, Glendive, MT, Annette (Richard) Rime, Glendive, MT, and Cindy (Dean) Dassinger, Bismarck, ND; two brothers, Julius Gaab, and Clemens (Rachael) both of Richardton; six sisters, Frances Weiler, Spokane, WA, Cecelia Garza, Renton, WA, Minnie Schulz, Mandan, ND, Agnes (Nick) Rehling, Richardton, Pauline (Alois) Gion, Regent, ND, Irene (Melvin) Geck, Glen Ullin, ND; two sister-in-laws, Marge Gaab, Park City, MT, Pauline Gaab, Richardton; 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
His parents, wife, Regina, two infant sons and three brothers, Anton, Leonard and John, preceded him in death.
