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Antonia Pheifer
JAMESTOWN -- Antonia Pheifer, 59, Jamestown, died Aug. 2, 2000, in her home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Basilica of St. James, Jamestown. She is survived by her husband, Irwin; two sons, Mitchell, Peoria, Ariz., and David, Phoenix; one daughter, Connie Penuel, Mesa, Ariz.; and 10 grandchildren. (Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown)
George Reiter
DICKINSON -- George Reiter, 69, Dickinson, died Aug. 2, 2000. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Dickinson, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four brothers, Anton, Dickinson, William, Brighton, Colo., Louis, West Fargo, and Ras, Dickinson; and three sisters, Barbara Sproul, Lewiston, Idaho, Mary Linhart, Brighton, Mich., and Josephine Highness, Dickinson. (Mischel-Olson Chapel, Dickinson)
Lea Carol Topping
Lea Carol Ternes Topping, 46, Seminole, Fla., died July 22, 2000, at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Flasher and moved to Florida from Cleveland in 1983. She worked as a group leader of inspections at Essilor of America, St. Petersburg, Fla., and graduated with honors from Pinellas Tech CMA class. She was a member of Pathways Community Church, Seminole. She is survived by her husband of seven years, Jim; two daughters, Audrey Herzner, Gulfport, Fla., and Xantippi Leska, Pinellas Park, Fla.; two sons, Russell and Roger Reed, both of Cleveland; her adoptive parents, Barbara and Duwayne Corn, Bensalem, Pa.; six brothers, David, Jeff and Fred Ternes, all of Bismarck, Michael Ternes Morgan, Pinellas Park, and Marlin and Jeff Corn, both of Bensalem; one sister, Sheila Arndt, Wichita, Kan.; her grandmother, Tina Morgan, St. Petersburg; and six grandchildren.
Mildred Uses Arrow
CANNON BALL -- Mildred Uses Arrow, 84, Cannon Ball, died Aug. 1, 2000, in a Bismarck hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Veterans Memorial Hall, Cannon Ball, with the Rev. John Floberg officiating. Burial will be in Old Scout Cemetery, Cannon Ball. A wake service will begin at 5 p.m. Monday at Veterans Memorial Hall. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at Perry Funeral Home, Mandan. Mildred was born Aug. 2, 1915, at Cannon Ball, to Thomas and Lucy (Ireland) Comes Last. She attended school in Fort Yates, the Bismarck Indian School and Cannon Ball public school. She worked as a nurse's aide for many years at St. Alexius in Bismarck. She also worked as an aid in Spearfish, S.D., and areas on the West Coast. She was married in 1931, to Sidney Cottonwood, until his death in 1951. They made their home in the Solen-Cannon Ball area. They had one son, Walter Cottonwood, who died in November 1997. In November 1952, she married Percy Uses Arrow in Timber Lake, S.D. They made their home in the Little Eagle, S.D. and Fort Yates area until his death in 1980. Since then she has lived in the Bismarck and Fort Yates areas. In 1945 she became a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Albert Grass Post 173, Cannon Ball-Solen, and has remained a member for the past 54 years. She had a deep pride and commitment to being a member of the auxiliary. She also felt it was a duty and responsibility to support our veterans in any way she could. Mildred enjoyed dancing and attending powwows. She was a backup singer for various drum groups and was a jingle-dress and traditional dancer. She won contest trophies for her dancing. She enjoyed beading, playing bingo and helping others. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Christine and John Notah, Parker, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a special sister, Victoria Joshua. Mildred was preceded in death by her husbands, Sidney Cottonwood and Percy Uses Arrow; her parents, Thomas and Lucy (Ireland) Comes Last; her son, Walter Cottonwood; two grandsons, Alton and Allen Paul Cottonwood; one brother, Emil Comes Last; and one adopted brother, Robert Two Bears.
Alma V. Johnson
WASHBURN -- Alma V. Johnson, 87, Washburn, died Aug. 3, 2000, in the Mott care center. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Edwin's Catholic Church, Washburn, with the Rev. Roger Synek officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Washburn. Visitation will be from 1:30-6 p.m. Sunday at Goetz Funeral Home, Washburn. A prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Alma Krebsbach was born July 31, 1913, at rural Max to Joseph and Margaret (Hall) Krebsbach. She attended St. Nickolaus School in Garrison, as well as rural school near Max. She moved with her family to Washburn in 1927, where her father became the McLean County Treasurer. She married L.J. "Chuck" Johnson on May 15, 1935, at Wilton. Mr. Johnson passed away on May 6, 1971. Alma was a true mother in every sense of the word with her children and grandchildren always utmost in her mind. Alma was noted for her excellent cooking and baking skills and she also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and visiting with neighbors and friends. Alma had a kind heart and was always willing to help others. She was well-known for babysitting for various families in Washburn. Alma will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Sister Donna Johnson, Annunciation Monastery, Bismarck, Cheryl and Roger Wingerter, Ridgefield, Wash., Dianne Wolf, Hazen, Maureen and Benjamin Kautzman, Mott, and Wanda and Dwayne Oster, Washburn; one son and daughter-in-law, Kirby and Linda Johnson, Mandan; one son-in-law, David Schuler, Edmore; 27 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Audrey and Arlan Johnson, Washburn, and Florence and Marvin Johnson, Sheridan, Wyo.; two sisters-in-law, Sadie Westberg, Seattle, and Violet Vogel, Tonica, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, L.J.; one daughter, Kay; one infant son, Lowell; three brothers, Earl, Roy and Joe; and three sister, Rose, Ione and Elda.
Elsie Koepplin
ELGIN -- Elsie Koepplin, 87, Elgin, died Aug. 3, 2000, in her home. Services will be held at 1 p.m. MDT Monday at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elgin, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Gilbert, Acampo, Calif., and Allen, Elgin; one daughter, Lillian Walby, St. Cloud, Minn.; one brother, Emil Heim, New Leipzig; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. (Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home, Elgin)
Robert D. Lattergrass
BELCOURT -- Robert D. Lattergrass, 68, Belcourt, died Aug. 3, 2000, in the Belcourt hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Belcourt, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bernice; two brothers, Louis and Ernest, both of Belcourt; three sons, Robert, Belcourt, Stan, West Fargo, and Terry, Belcourt; one daughter, Theresa parisien, Fargo; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. (Keplin Funeral Home, Rolette)
Marilyn Messner
ANAMOOSE -- Marilyn Messner, 56, Anamoose, died Aug. 4, 2000, in a Minot hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Unit A. Chapel, St. Aloisius Medical Center, Harvey. Further arrangements are pending at Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey.
Corey Lee Nelson
Corey Lee Nelson, 25, Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Mandan, died Aug. 3, 2000, in a traffic accident in Arizona. Arrangements are pending at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan.
William Grenz
MCCLUSKY -- William Grenz, 82, McClusky, died Aug. 5, 2000, in his Mesa, Ariz. home. Arrangements are pending at Hertz Funeral Home, McClusky.
Ida H. Grosz
HAZEN -- Ida H. Grosz, 98, Hazen, died Aug. 5, 2000, in the Hazen hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. MDT Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church, Hazen. Further arrangements are pending at Seibel Funeral Home, Hazen.
Marilyn Messner
ANAMOOSE -- Marilyn Messner, 56, Anamoose, died Aug. 4, 2000, in a Minot hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Aloisius Medical Center, Harvey. She is survived by her husband, Michael; one son, Timothy, Pleasanton, Calif.; two daughters, Mindy Kelly, Drake, and Kari Weigel, Balta; six grandchildren; three sisters, Marie Tidwell, Walnut Grove, Calif., Judy Jodoin, Sacramento, Calif., and Cora Klemmer, Stockton, Calif.; and two brothers, Paul and Carl, both of Stockton, Calif. (Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey)
Ida Helena Grosz
HAZEN -- Ida Helena Wolf Grosz, 98, Hazen, died Aug. 5, 2000, in the Hazen hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. MDT Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church, Hazen, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Marvin, Maine, and Byron and Archie, both of Hazen; six daughters, Violet Kerber, Michigan, Delora Baier, Michigan, Florence Langen, Bismarck, Darlene Miller, California, Arlys Edstrom, Minnesota, Karen Ulwelling, Colorado; 32 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Ted Wolf, Herb Wolf and Johnny Wolf. (Seibel Funeral Home, Hazen)
Florence Horner
ESMOND -- Florence Horner, 73, Esmond, died Aug. 6, 2000, in the Rugby hospital. Arrangements are pending at Nelson Funeral Home, Esmond.
Lorraine E. Messer
DICKINSON -- Lorraine E. Messer, 64, Dickinson, died Aug. 4, 2000, in her home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. MDT Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Richardton, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Albert, Dickinson, and Nick, New Mexico; six daughters, Anne Messer, St. Francis, Wis., Alice, Kathleen and Michelle Messer, all of Bismarck, Irene Messer, Fargo, and Clara Moids, Rapid City, S.D.; four sisters, Cecilia Betchner, Dickinson, Adeline Weinand and Patricia Johnson, both of Rapid City, and Jeanette Feser, Mandan; three brothers, Albert Godes, Bismarck, and Giles Godes and Quentin Godes, both of Watertown, S.D.; and 14 grandchildren. (Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson)
Dennis R. Mulske
HAZELTON -- Dennis R. Mulske, 41, Hazelton, died Aug. 5, 2000, near Hazelton, in a farming accident. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hazelton. Further arrangements are pending at Myers Funeral Home, Linton.
Richard Nitschke
Richard Nitschke, 84, Mandan, died Aug. 6, 2000, in a Bismarck care center. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Jud United Church of Christ, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Verla; one stepson, Kent Fregien, Redwing, Minn.; two daughters, Cheryl Schulz, Center, and JoWella Bennett, Mandan; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Rudolph, Jamestown; and two sisters, Edna Kleingartner, Jud, and Loretta Batsch, Jamestown. (Haut Funeral Home, Jamestown)
Edna A. Prudente
Edna A. Prudente, 78, Mandan, died Aug. 6, 2000, in a Bismarck hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, Mandan. Further arrangements are pending at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home.
James D. Rice
MINOT -- James D. Rice, 81, Minot, died Aug. 4, 2000, in a Minot hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Minot, with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons, Robert, Minot, and Larry, Turtle Lake; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, Charles, Minneapolis; and two sisters, Fern Eastman, Chicago, and Luella Donald, Annapolis, Md. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)
F. Duane Walen
GLENFIELD -- F. Duane Walen, 70, Hamilton, Mont., formerly of Glenfield, died Aug. 4, 2000, in his home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Hamilton. Services will also be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Glenfield Lutheran Church. Further arrangements are pending at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.
Darlene Arlys Watson
Darlene Arlys Watson, 64, Bismarck, died Aug. 5, 2000, in a Bismarck hospital. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Bismarck, with the Rev. James Sorenson officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck. Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today at Boelter Funeral Home, where a family service will be held at 4 p.m. today. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services. Darlene was born May 19, 1936, in the Baldwin-Regan area, the daughter of Andrew and Phillipena (Buchholz) Hochhalter. She was raised and educated in the Baldwin area. She married Robert E. Watson, July 3, 1960, in Wibaux, Mont. She worked for Apple Creek Country Club, North Dakota State Highway Department Lunchroom, and later as a babysitter, but her first love was being a homemaker for her family. Darlene is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Allen Schumacher, and their two daughters, Alicia and Rachel, all of Bismarck; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Randy and Natalie, and their child-to-be, and Ronnie, all of Bismarck; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lillian Schafer, Ada and Richard John, all of Bismarck, and Norma John, Mandan; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Eugene and Wesley, both of Bismarck, and LeRoy and Myrna, Regan; two sisters-in-law, Rose Hochhalter, Mandan, and Magdalena Hochhalter, Bismarck; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her parents; three brothers, Theodore, Marvin and Robert; and two sisters, Elsie Fischer and Ruth Kautzman.
Brian Wentz
JAMESTOWN -- Brian Wentz, 34, Jamestown, died Aug. 6, 2000, in a local hospital. Arrangements are pending at Eastgate Funeral Service.
William Arthur Burns
William Arthur Burns, 79, Austin, Texas, died July 9, 2000. Burial was held at the Moran Cemetery, Moran, Texas, next to his parents and grandparents, Robert Emmet Burns and Molly O'Keeffe Burns. He was born in Albany, Texas on Sept. 1, 1920 to Dr. William Arthur Burns and Edith Blanche Jennings Burns. He lived his early years in Moran, Texas. He graduated from Austin High School and received a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Texas. He had a long career with Amoco, where he first became a refinery manager at the age of 35. He managed Amoco refineries in Savannah, Ga., Neodesha, Kan. and Mandan. He actively promoted land use policies at the Mandan refinery that benefited wildlife; for this effort, he received a National Audubon Society Award. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Betty June Siros Burns, Austin, the daughter of August James Siros and Jewell (Judy) Bedingfield; son, William A. Burns III, and his wife, Judith Warnock Burns, Houston, Texas, son, Michael Emmett Burns and ex-wife, Diana Sessions Burns, Dallas, Texas; daughter, Laurel Edith Burns, and her husband, Rainier Newberry, Fairbanks, Alaska; and son, Craig Bedingfield Burns, Mandan; his granchildren, William Scott Burns, New York City, Brian Patrick Burns, Taos, N.M., Mary Ann Morgan "Polly" Burns, Albuquerque, N.M., Martin Andrew Newberry and Emily Julia Burns, Fairbanks, and Constance Sessions Burns, and great-grandson, Barron Scott Zimmermann, Paradise, Calif., Robert Emmett Burns, his only brother, deceased, survived by wife, Dorothy Blalock Burns and their five daughters, Kathryn Burns Whaley, Susan Burns Peterson, Becky Burns Blackstock, Patricia Burns Vick and Mary Beth Burns LaVergne. Robert "Bob" and Dorothy Burns have eight grandchildren.
Solomon Drath
HAZEN -- Solomon "Sammy" Drath, 72, Hazen, died Aug. 7, 2000 in the Hazen hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. MDT Saturday, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hazen. Further arrangements are pending with Seibel Funeral Home, Hazen.
Katherine R. Fix
GARRISON -- Katherine R. Fix, 85, Garrison, died Aug. 6, 2000 in the Garrison hospital. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Garrison. Further arrangements are pending with Thompson Funeral Home, Garrison.
