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Marjorie "Marge" Urick
Marjorie "Marge" Lucille Urick, 89, of Miles City died Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Born Dec. 29, 1914, in Hinsdale, Ill., she was the oldest of four children born to Knute and Anna Martha Sandstrom Anderson. She grew up in northern Minnesota where she attended a country grade school near Grand Rapids, Minn. She moved with the family to Coleraine, Minn., where she graduated from Greenway High School, Itasca Junior College and Business College in Duluth.
She worked in Washington, D.C., and St. Cloud, Minn., for the Veterans Administration.
She and John Harris "Brad" Bradley were married in Brainerd, Minn. They lived near St. Cloud for several years, and Patricia was born there in 1942.
During World War II, Mr. Bradley transferred as a machinist to Skykomish and Wenatchee, Wash., and Havre, where Joan was born, then back to St. Cloud. In the spring of 1948, the family moved to Culbertson and in July of that same year, Mr. Bradley died.
Through friends in Havre, she got a job as secretary at the experiment station - the old Fort Assinniboine, and started working there in September 1948. She was the secretary for all the office personnel including the superintendent, M.A. Bell and Joseph Urick, who had started working there in March of 1948.
As a romance started to gradually develop, the she and Mr. Urick began a well-chaperoned "courtship" - chaperoned by Pat and Joan. Mr. Urick gained her love of and that of the girls, and they were united as a family on Nov. 29, 1950, in a small church in Belt.
Pat and Joan were joined by brothers and sisters Joseph C. "Jay," Margaret Mary "Mary," Stephen "Steve," Katherine "Kathy" and Carol, and Mrs. Urick stayed home to be a full-time mom.
In 1961, the family moved to the U.S. Range Experiment Station in Miles City where they had made their home since, raising their family. In 1965, Marge went back to work at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, and after 18-1/2 years of government service, which began in Washington, D.C., she retired in 1980.
Mr. and Mrs. Urick moved out to Signal Butte in March of 1977, which became the gathering spot for many holidays. In 1990, they moved into town and enjoyed having a multitude of family and friends constantly filling the house with laughter, memories and love.
Mrs. Urick was a devoted wife, mother, grandma and friend.
Her survivors include her husband of 53 years, Joe of Miles City; seven children, Patricia (Bob) Fuhrman, of Richland, Wash., Joan Bradley of Olympia, Wash., Joseph "Jay" (Connie) Urick of Hilger, Mary (Fred) Wambolt III of Miles City, Steve (Jackie) Urick of Stanford, Kathy (Rob) Bird of Bismarck, N.D., and Carol (Don) Switzer of Richey; a close brother-in-law "Uncle Bob" Robert O'Clock of Auborn, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends whom she considered to be family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Knute and Anna; a daughter, Kay Charlotte; her brothers, Clyde Anderson and Willard Anderson (in World War II); and her sister, Myrna O'Clock.
A Vigil Service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Miles City. Private family burial follow in the Custer County Cemetery.
If desired, memorials may be made in Mrs. Urick's name to the Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson St., Miles City, MT 59301 or to the charity of one's choice.
Lizbeth Gwin
Family graveside services for Lizbeth Rockie Gwin, 8, of Terry were held Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry.
Lizbeth died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at her home in Terry after a battle with cancer since the age of 2.
She was born in Billings on March 22, 1996, the daughter of Robert and Emelia Montero Gwin. She attended school in Terry and would have been in the third grade this year.
Lizbeth loved animals and enjoyed working in the rock shop with her parents. She helped design bracelets, necklaces and bolo ties.
Her survivors include her parents, Robert and Emelia Gwin of Terry; and a brother, Bo Gwin of Billings.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Lionel "Len" DuBrey
Lionel "Len" Hiram DuBrey, 56, of Stanton, N.D., died after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, at Sakakawea Medical Center in Hazen, N.D.
Mr. DuBrey was born Oct. 3, 1947, in Plattsburgh, N.Y. He was the son of Lionel Alfred DuBrey and Frances Mary Fisher.
He worked as a boilermaker out of Local 11 in Helena and retired after twenty-some plus years of service.
Mr. DuBrey served in the Army from 1967 to 1972, in the 101st Airborne Paratrooper in Vietnam and he was a recipient of a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Paratrooper Wings.
He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting and trapping. Mr. DuBrey also enjoyed reading, playing cards, telling stories and most of all listening to loud country music.
His survivors include his companion and best friend of 12 years, Cathy Easterling of Stanton; his sons, Kevin DuBrey of Thomas River, N.J., Lenny DuBrey of Albany, N.Y., and Chris Easterling of Minot, N.D.; his daughters, Holly DuBrey of Dannemora, N.Y., Autumn and Stephanie DuBrey of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Lisa Easterling of Yankton, S.D., and Amy Easterling (Tony Bailey) of Minot, N.D.; and his grandsons, Cory and Zachary of Minot;
Survivors also include a brother, Eugene and Anne Marie DuBrey of Plattsburgh N.Y.; his sisters, Mary and Darrel Bowen of Morrisonville, N.Y., Cindy and Ronnie Drollette of Catyville, N.Y., and Peggy and Jimmie McComb of Mooers, N.Y.; his uncle Daniel and aunt Pat DuBrey; his aunt Jean and uncle Raymond Blaine of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Mr. DuBrey was preceded in death by his parents; and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Services will be at 10 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time on Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at Seibel Funeral Home, Inc., in Hazen, with Pastor Jerry Drebelbis officiating. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. Central Daylight Time at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, N.D.
Magdaline Carter
Magdaline Mary Eve Carter, 97, of Miles City died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City.
Born in Rugby, N.D., on Feb. 21, 1907, she was the daughter of Ferdinand and Mary Schuldt Weipert. Her father died when she was three years old and her mother then moved to Ryder, N.D.
In 1917 the family homesteaded in Powder River County about eight miles north of Broadus. Mrs. Carter attended school in Broadus and married James Carter in 1926.
They made their home on the Mizpah Creek with three daughters and a son. The family decided to move to Miles City when their oldest child started high school.
Mr. Carter delivered gas and Mrs. Carter worked at the Ben Franklin Store for 20 years. When the store closed, she then worked at Holy Rosary Hospital.
Mr. Carter died in 1963, and Mrs. Carter moved to the nursing home in 1988.
She enjoyed crocheting afghans and other novelties in the winter months. Mrs. Carter also enjoyed being with family and friends. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Degree of Honor.
Her survivors include a daughter, LaVawn Guerechit of Hillsboro, Ore.; a son, Jim Carter of Chester; a sister, Margaret Carter of Miles City; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Lucile Warford and Laurain Powell; two brothers; three sisters; and one great-granddaughter.
A Vigil Service will be held Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at 6 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Chapel in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will be held at a later date in the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City.
Memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Extended Care, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301.
