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Travis Look
POWELL, Wyo. - A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999, in the Nye Community Church, Nye, Mont., for Travis Look, 90, who died March 3, 1999, in the Powell Hospital. The pastor, the Rev. Paul Lindley, will officiate.
Mr. Look, a retired attorney, was born Dec. 2, 1908, in Jamestown, N.Y., where he lived most of his life and practiced law until retiring and moving to Powell in 1977. Since 1991, he and his wife, Margaret, who survives him, have had a vacation home at Nye.
Cremation has taken place. Burial of the cremains will be in the Sunset Hill cemetery, Lakewood, N.Y., at the convenience of the family
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Nye Fire Department, Nye School or the Nye Community Church.
Nellie Benson Overbo Cornelius
LEWISTOWN - Nellie Benson Overbo Cornelius born Dec. 16, 1906, in North Loup, Neb., to Neil and Josephine Jane (Purdum) Benson died April 9, 1999, in Lewistown.
In 1918 her family moved to Sheridan, Wyo. They moved to a homestead North of Ashland in 1919 and to Hardin in 1924; she graduated from Hardin High School in 1920 and attended Eastern Montana Normal School 1926 to 1929.
She taught school 1929 to 1930 on the North Bench near Hardin. She married
George Overbo on June 13, 1930, in Absarokee. She graduated from EMC in May 1941. She then taught rural schools around Absarokee and Hardin and the last school in 1945 was Pine Hill school in Lockwood, which closed the spring of 1945. The fall of 1945 she began working for the Public Welfare Department until 1948. In 1948 she started a child care in her home with 14 children. In 1950 the children's nursery moved to the Chris Yegan Mansion in Billings. In 1951 she started her nursing home which she operated 23 years.
In 1952 she married
Roy Cornelius and he preceded her in death in the fall of 1972.
She was one of the founders of the Montana Nursing Home Association which started in 1956 and was the first president.
She enjoyed decapague, sewing, and in the fall of 1993 published "Indian Trails", a book about pictures of the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Indians her father had taken between 1923 to 1926.
She moved to the nursing home in Lewistown in April 1998.
She was past Regent Shining Mountain Chapter DAR, and Colonial Dames of the 17th Century.
Survivors include her daughters: Serina Jane Becker of Billings, Norma (David) Robertson of Lewistown and Esther Van Noy of Tacoma, Wash; grandchildren: Randy Becky, Gary (Bonnie) Becker, Becky (Tom) McKennett, David (Faith) Robertson, Dan (Karen) Robertson, Douglas (Joyce) Myers and Erica (Bryan) Moriarty; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, at the Smith West Chapel, 302 34th St. West. Interment will be at Terrace Gardens cemetery. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday at Smith Downtown Chapel.
Evelyn Geraldine Lucero
Evelyn Geraldine Lucero died April 8, 1999, at Parkview Convalescent Care Center.
Evelyn was born Jan. 10, 1921, in Billings, the seventh child of William and Nellie Best. Evelyn married
Richard Lucero on Aug. 4, 1938. They made Billings their home for 61 years. They raised five daughters and three sons: Gwendolyn (Francis) Conner, Sandra Lucero, Evelyn (David) Jenkins, Richard Jr. (Betty) Lucero, Felice (Larry) Nero, Michele Howard, Chandler (Robin) Lucero, Micheal Lucero. Evelyn is also survived by two sisters: Montana Smith and Dorthy Morris; and a brother, Eugene Best; also eighteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Evelyn will be remembered as a loving devoted wife and mother. She worked hard in the community for the betterment of all. She loved teaching. As an active Jehovah's witness she used her teaching skills to teach others about God's purposes.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, April 14, at 2 p.m.. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 332 Grilling Drive. Cremation has taken place.
Lila R. Jensen
Mrs. Lila R. Jensen, daughter of Mary Quale and James Marcus Grooms, passed away at St. John's Lutheran Home on Friday, April 9, 1999.
Lila was born Nov. 1, 1909, in Ortley, S.D. The family later moved to Lemmon, S.D., where Lila graduated from High School.
She married
August Jensen on July 31, 1929. They were parents of two daughters. They moved to Billings in 1932. Mr. Jensen preceded her in death on March 16, 1976.
Lila was employed by Hart Albin Company as a Buyer for the Youth Center Boy's Department, a job she truly loved. She was a member of American Lutheran Church.
Surviving Mrs. Jensen are her daughters: Rita Jensen of Austin, Texas, and Joanne (John) Leuthold of Billings; her brothers, Ray Grooms and wife Helen, of Downey, Calif.; Calvin Grooms and wife Nina, of Torrance, Calif.; Bob Grooms and wife Irene, of Culver City, Calif.; her sisters: Joyce Luebben and husband Dick, of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., and Marlene Grooms Smith, of Lomita, Calif.; sisters-in-law: Helen Grooms, of Hemet, Calif., and Eva Grooms of Beaverton, Ore.; brother-in-law, Henry Knight, of Wahpeton, N.D.
Mrs. Jensen was blessed with seven grandchildren: Steve Tabat (Bobbi) of Houston, Texas, Carol Carpenter (Richard) of Minneapolis, Minn., Jan Stephens (Rick) of Eagan, Minn., Donna Holder (Keith) of Austin, Texas, Matthew Leuthold of Billings, Darcy Stevenson (Willie) of Billings, and Tim Leuthold (Jane) of Billings. Eleven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her brothers: Roy Grooms, Kenneth Grooms, John Grooms and Patrick Grooms. Her sister, Inez Knight; her sisters-in-law: Sue Grooms and Jeanie Grooms; and her great-grandson, Keith Tabat.
A Memorial Service for Lila Jensen will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, at Smith's West Chapel, 304 34th Street West.
We will miss you, Mom. But we rejoice that you are free of pain and finally able to go home.
If desired, Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Home, American Lutheran Church Stephen Ministry Program, or Big Sky Hospice.
Mary Rydberg Miller
Mary Miller, 78, of Billings died Thursday, April 8, 1999, at St. Vincent Hospital. Born in Hingham, Mary was the daughter of John J. and Clara (Thomas) Schweitzer. She was raised and educated in Timberlake, S.D.
Mary was united in marriage to Carl H. Rydberg in Aberdeen, S.D., in 1941. They farmed near Mina, S.D., for 18 years until his death in 1960. She moved to Billings in 1969. She worked at Hennessey's as a sales associate for 15 years.
Mary was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Aberdeen and St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Billings.
Survivors include her five daughters: Carol Sanders of Simi Valley, Calif., Charlette (Jim) Rose and Marlene (Doug) Phillips of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Elaine Nielsen of Bozeman, and Beverly (Don) Root of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; and two sons: Robert 'Carl' Rydberg, Big Stone City, S.D., and Donn Rydberg of Bozeman; and her daughter-in-law, Carol Rydberg of Aberdeen, S.D.; twenty one grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, her husband and a son, John.
Visitation will be at Dahl Funeral Chapel on Sunday, April 11, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Vigil services are scheduled at St. Thomas the Apostle Church at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral Services will be held in Aberdeen, S.D.
Edward J. Adler
Edward J. Adler, 79 of Billings, died Friday, April 9, 1999 at St. Vincent Hospital.
The son of Peter and Katherine Adler, he was born June 9, 1919, at Fort Morgan, Colo. When he was fifteen the family moved to Sidney.
Ed married
Elizabeth Kukes in Sidney in 1940. In 1970 they moved to Torrington, Wyo., where they lived until retiring to Billings in 1981. Ed had worked as a master mechanic for Holly Sugar for forty years, retiring in 1980.
He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and raising flowers. As a young man he sang in the church choir.
Survivors include his wife Elizabeth of Billings; five children: Wayne and his wife Donna of Chino Hills, Calif., Dale and his wife Cathy of Palmer, Alaska, Shirley Ledwell and her husband Larry of Tujunga, Calif., Susan Majxner and her husband Jim of Bozeman, and Dennis and his wife Susan of Laramie, Wyo.; a brother, Bob and his wife Chris of Denver; a sister Elsie Winn of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren: Mark, Brian, Clinton, Theresa, Megan, Lisa, Michelle, Lori, Christopher, Scott, and Richard; three step-grandchildren: Matthew, Andrew, and Jesse; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Michelotti, Sawyers and Nordquist Mortuary. Cremation will follow the services.
Harry William Pearson
WORDEN - Harry William Pearson, 79 of Worden, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at Eagle Cliff Manor following an extended fight with lung disease. He was born March 21, 1920, in Pompey's Pillar, the son of Claus and Augusta Pearson.
Harry was raised and educated in Pompey's Pillar and graduated from high school in 1938. Following graduation, he served in World War II in the 826 Battalion of the Amphibian Tractor Division from 1942 to 1945. After his father returned to Sweden, Harry owned and operated C. Pearson's and Son until 1966. He then was in partnership of Project Merc in Worden.
In the Worden area, Harry was active in community affairs his whole life. He was instrumental in starting the first volunteer fire department in Pompey' s Pillar, was a member of the Worden Volunteer Fire Department, served on the Board of Directors of the Huntley Project Medical Center and Project Telephone, and was a charter member of the Lions Club, where he had perfect attendance for over 40 years.
Harry married
Vivian Love in Columbus on Jan. 21, 1947. She preceded him in death in 1971. He married
Eva Weinzetl in December of 1972. They shared 27 wonderful years of dancing and happy times. Harry was a 53 year member of the Masonic Lodge #144 of Worden and a 35 year member of the Al Bedoo Shrine in Billings, 27 of which were with the clowns. Among his many hobbies, he was a craftsman and enjoyed wood projects. In addition to his first wife Vivian, he was preceded in death by both of his parents. Harry will always be remembered for his smile and witty humor.
Survivors include his beloved wife Eva of Worden; his daughter Pat Rich (Bob) of Pocatello, Idaho; his three granddaughters: Nicole and Jami Benzel of Billings and Kristin Benzel of Fargo, N.D.; his stepsons: Jim Weinzetl of Belcamp, Md., and Roger Weinzetl (Marlene) of Springdale, Wash.; and his brother Arthur J. Pearson of Williamsburg, Va.
Visitation will begin 2 p.m. Sunday at Michelotti, Sawyers and Nordquist. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 13th at Michelotti, Sawyers and Nordquist with interment with Masonic Rites and Military Honors in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to the Worden Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Dept., Worden, MT 59088.
George Lee Nesbitt III
George Lee Nesbitt III was born Nov. 23, 1956, to George Lee Nesbitt II and wife Joanna, in Traverse City, Mich. George, affectionately known by friends and family as "Gus, " spent his childhood years in Traverse City along with his brothers and sisters. At an early age, Gus accepted Jesus as his Savior and continued to express his faith throughout his life.
Gus entered the U.S. Navy at the age of 18 and served a term of four years. After his discharge he visited Colorado and fell in love with the natural beauty. After moving to Greeley, Colo., Gus soon met the love of his life, Ronda. Gus and Ronda were married
Sept. 1, 1984. This union was blessed with three children, Brittni Rachel, Leevi Daniel and Tyler Donald.
Gus found a natural talent in sales and successfully pursued a career in the industrial field. First and foremost in Gus' life was his family. His recent career move to Billings helped Gus fulfill a dream of providing well for his family.
Brittni loved that her father was such a people person and enjoyed those in his presence. Leevi's special time with Dad was their frequent fishing trips. Tyler recalls how special Dad made every Christmas and how they would decorate him with all the bows. Gus was vibrant with life and love. His heart reached out to those in need unselfishly. He was quick with a smile and a joke. He touched the lives of all that came in contact with his being. He will be forever in our lives through his kindness and understanding.
Gus departed this life in search of peace on April 8. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Ronda; his daughter Brittni; and sons Leevi and Tyler; his father George Lee Nesbitt II and wife June of Traverse City, Mich.; his mother Joanna and husband Herbert Sharkey of St. Petersberg, Fla.; his brother and sister-in-law Tim and Laura Nesbitt and family of Traverse City, Mich.; his brother Mark Nesbitt and daughter Sara, and sister Debbie Nesbitt all of St. Petersburg; and his sister Ellen McClure and husband Jack of Hudson, Fla. He also leaves to mourn his parents-in-law, Don and Marge Murphy of Joes, Colo.; his sister-in-law Vicki Davidson and friend Tim Swiader of Littleton, Colo.; his sister-in-law Tammie Murphy and daughter Jamice of Sterling, Colo.; his sister-in-law Theresa Murphy of Limon, Colo.; his brother-in-law Steve Murphy of Kirk, Colo.; grandmother-in-law Charlotte Fast of Joes, Colo.; and a host of relatives and friends from coast to coast.
Dear Gus:
My heart is half empty (or half full), as you would say. Sleep in peace my love.
Always, Ronda
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at the New Beginnings Ministry Center, 145 Alderson Ave. Memorials may be sent to a scholarship trust fund established for Gus' children, c/o Western Security Bank, 1546 Main St., Billings, MT 59105. Michelotti, Sawyers and Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
John Brandel Madden
On April 10, 1999, John Madden lost his long battle with cancer. He died peacefully at home with his family around him.
John, the son of Charles Edward and Eva Mary Madden, was born May 18, 1919, in Royal Oak, Mich. He had five brothers and four sisters. The family later moved to Rochester, Mich., where he graduated from high school.
From 1941 to 1945 he served as a crew chief in the Eighth Army Air Corps in England. Near the end of the war he was stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base outside Great Falls and it was here he fell in love with Montana.
In 1955 he moved to this "Last Best Place" where he married
Peggy Marble. Three daughters Colleen, Kelly and Eileen were born from this marriage. In 1964 he married
Mary Harris in Rochester, Mich., and became the proud stepfather of Dale, Dean, and Debbie. He was, for over forty years, a State Farm agent in Billings. After retirement in 1985 he and Mary spent their winters in Arizona. John became and remained to the end an avid golfer.
His parents, his sister Eva Lanktree and his brother Edward Madden, preceded John in death. He is survived by his wife Mary; his children: Colleen Madden of Carlton, Minn., Kelly King (Bruce) of Bozeman, Eileen McKechnie (Bruce) of Great Falls, Dale Harris of Missoula, Dean Harris of Billings, and Debra Harris-Smyle (Jerry) of Billings. Also surviving are his three sisters: Kathleen Emery of Lansing, Mich., Lucille Yencich of Elk Rapids, Mich., Mary Boughner of Utica, Mich.; and his remaining bothers: Tom Madden of Rochester, Mich., George Madden of Billings, Jim Madden of Lake Orion, Mich., and Paul Madden of Naples Florida. Not to be forgotten are his thirteen grandchildren and three great grand children.
John knew how to work and how to play and he approached each with a joyful lustiness.
No matter what life brought him there was never a question about his deep love for his wife and family and his loyalty to his friends including his golfing buddies.
As result, no doubt, of his Irish ancestry John had a sharp sense of humor that endeared him to all that knew him. And this charming characteristic did not fail him during his illness not even to the end.
May he rest in peace.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at Simplicity Burial and Cremation Services, 528 Lake Elmo Drive, Billings, Mont.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Big Sky Hospice, P.0. Box 35033, Billings, MT. Their sympathetic and professional care was a blessing to John and his loved ones.
