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Donald Carl Heinrich
Donald Carl Heinrich, our beloved husband and father, returned to the Lord on Jan. 22, 1999, at his home in Billings.
He was born in Leavenworth, Wash., on May 11, 1934. He grew up in Soap Lake, Wash., and graduated from Ephrata High School. He attended Central Washington College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. Don worked for the Bureau of Reclamation for 34 years, retiring in 1995.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Lola Jean Heinrich. They were married
in Ephrata, Wash., on April 15, 1961. Don was a devoted father of four daughters, Jean Marie Lechler and husband Dave, Julie Threase Heinrich, Wendy Leah Mendenhall and husband Ken, and Katrina DeAnn Meeks and husband Blake. He was tremendously loved by his grandchildren, Anthony Lee Davis, Ronald Francis Davis, Joshua Adam Boyle, Sarah Morgan Haldorson, Thomas Jay Tyler Mendenhall, Katie Threase Mendenhall and Elysia Danielle Meeks. Donald is also survived by his loving mother Verona Heinrich of Soap Lake, Wash., and his four sisters, Mrs. Betty Johnston of Laurel, Maryland, Mrs. Carmel Obrien of Moses Lake, Wash., Mrs. Beverly Barker of Connell, Wash., and Mrs. Gay Brown of Boise, Idaho.
We will miss his light hearted sense of humor and will for ever remember his love. We love you Dad.
A memorial for family and friends will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Simplicity Burial and Cremation Services.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association, Montana Affiliate INC., 2812 1st Avenue N, Billings, MT 59101.
Kathleen A. 'Kitty' Bitterman
NAPLES, Fla. - Kathleen A. "Kitty" Bitterman, 56, of Naples and formerly of Medina, Mont., died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Surviving family includes her parents, Bill and Virginia Carlson; husband, Mike Bitterman; daughter, Katie Bitterman; son and his wife, Chopper and Brenda Bitterman; and loving grandchildren, Abby, Alex, Austin, Ben, Anna, and Emily. She was preceded in death by daughter, Amy Bitterman.
Memorial funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 18, at 4 p.m. at St. William's Catholic Church, Naples, and Saturday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m., Holy Name Church, 155 County Road 24, Wayzata, Minn. 55391 (612-473-7901).
The family prefers, if you wish, contributions in memory of Kathleen "Kitty" Bitterman to St. Agnes Catholic Church, 11th Street and Word Avenue, Red Lodge, Mont. 59068.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Hodges Funeral Chapel, 3520 Tamiami Trail, Naples (941-261-1237).
David Deyle
Oct. 16, 1906 - Feb. 17, 1999
LAUREL - David Deyle, of Laurel, passed away at Twin Cottage Care Center of Bridger on Feb. 17, 1999, of natural causes. He was the youngest of seven children, born to Heinrich and Barbara Hochhalter Deyle in Wishek, N.D.
David married
Magdalena Freida Sayler on Jan. 21, 1930, in Wishek. From 1930-1936, Dave lived and worked on a farm in North Dakota with his brother, Henry. In 1936, Dave and Freida moved to Hardin where they worked beets in order to survive the "dirty '30s."
In November of 1936 they moved to Billings where he worked various jobs such as the Ideal Bakery, sugar beet factory and Insul. Fibre Co. In 1953, they moved to Havre where he worked as a carpenter. They came back to Billings in 1954 where he worked at Eastern Montana College from 1955-1971.
After retirement, he enjoyed tending his garden, chickens, Frank the horse, playing cards, traveling, dancing, and playing the piano and organ. He especially enjoyed being around his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Freida of Laurel; five children, Ruth Rohrback and her friend, Bill Cartwright of Laurel, Dolores (Ernest) Vermandel of Pompeys Pillar, Ronald (Barbara) Deyle of Bigfork, David (Melody) Deyle of Laurel, and Faye Shay of Billings; 17 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and brother, one son, one adopted grandchild and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. Interment will follow at Terrace Gardens cemetery. Viewing will be at Smith West Chapel from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. until service time.
Phyllis Irene Duran
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Phyllis Duran (Neely), 65, formerly of Billings, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in Miami Beach, of natural causes. Phyllis was the daughter of Fernando Duran and Mary Louise Ontiveros. She graduated from Billings Senior High, Class of '52. After a three-year stint in the U.S. Air Force, she received her nursing degree from Carroll College. She was private duty nursing at the time of her death.
Phyllis is survived by son, Frank Neely of Winston-Salem, N.C.; daughter, Gina Neely of Miami, Fla.; and four grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Esther Rivera and Jessie Downey of Billings; brother, Pete Duran of Las Vegas, Nev.; aunt, Florence Hinojos of Pico Rivera, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Phyllis (mom) we will miss you. You gave us much love, understanding and laughter when we needed it most. You leave us with many good memories of all that we have shared. Phyllis was a devoted mother, sister, and aunt, firm in her convictions regarding freedom through religion, family and education. As your family and friends, we are all much richer because of you.
Memorial services were held 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Miami Beach. Internment of ashes in Holy Cross cemetery in Billings will be held at a later date.
John W. Hardy
FAIRVIEW - John W. Hardy, 85, of Fairview, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at the Extended Care Facility, Sidney. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, 10 a.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, Fairview. The vigil for John will be Thursday at 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Friends are welcome to visit the church during this time.
On Jan. 2, 1914, John, the fourth child of Charles and Jennie Hardy, was born. He had the distinction of being born in a hospital on the North Dakota side of State Street, whereas his older brothers and sister were born in the family log house. When not helping around the farm, John spent his young life hunting and riding his horse in the Big Opening. He often wished he had lived in the time of the mountain man.
John received his education from the local school as he refused to be sent to a boarding school. Because of this decision he completed his education at the 8th grade level.
Around 1930 John joined the family farm and lamb feeding business. The land was homesteaded by his mother, Jennie (Benoit) Hardy, in 1900. The farm patent papers were personally signed by President Theodore Roosevelt. John spent a lifetime leveling the land and making it good for farming. He took great pride in making the original homestead one of the best farms in the valley. He also continued to feed sheep, as did his father.
John married
the local teacher, Helen L. Hardy, on June 20, 1936, in Glasgow. After a six-week honeymoon in Alaska, the couple returned to the family farm near Fairview where they spent their nearly 62 years of marriage. After John and Helen retired they spent many winters traveling throughout the states. Eventually, they made Arizona their winter home.
John enjoyed fishing and hunting as hobbies and farming and livestock raising as both vocation and hobby. He was a member of the B.P.O.E. and one of the original Lamb Feeder Tour organizers.
John is survived by his brother-in-law, Jack (Ann) Jeffrey, Green Valley, Ariz.; his three children, Ann (Arthur) Bratland, Warrenville, Ill., Jack (Linda) Hardy, Fairview, Joyce (Larry) Johnson, Island Park, Idaho. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, including Alethe (Jerry) Sannes, Jay (Michelle) Bratland, Marc (Jackie) Bratland, Jim (Mary) Hardy, Leah (Michael) Ritland, Lynette (Tom) Dancoes, Jana (Brad) Wixom, Myra (Ron) Stultz, and Jason Johnson. John's 17 great-grandchildren are Matt and Stacey Sannes; Micaela, Courtney, and Johnathon Bratland; Caitlin and William Bratland; Cory, Greg, Katie, and Ben Hardy; Karly and Brady Ritland; Andy, Alex and Nick Wixom; and Nicolette Johnson.
Preceding John in death were his wife, Helen; his parents, Charles and Jennie Hardy; his brothers, Benoit and Ambrose Hardy; and his sister, Denise (Hardy) Flynn
Under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney.
Dorothy E. Hein
GLENDIVE - Dorothy E. Hein, 84, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, at her home.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home.
Minnie Mabel Krone
COLUMBUS - Minnie Mabel Krone passed away Feb. 16, 1999, at the Stillwater Community Hospital. She was born in Hermon, Ill., on Dec. 6, 1902, to Charles and Elizabeth (Koch) Kenfield. Her family moved to Reedpoint in March of 1917. Minnie worked around Reedpoint and the Commercial Hotel in Columbus. She married
Thorval Krone on April 4, 1926. They ranched on Hump Creek south of Reedpoint.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thorval; a daughter, Betty Ziegler; two brothers, Claude and David; and a sister, Beulah. She is survived by a sister, Alta Campanella of Laurel; a daughter, Margaret (Palmer) Hauge of Big Timber; and a son, Thorval (Tuffy) Krone of Reedpoint; eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Feb. 19, 1999, at Reedpoint cemetery with Reverend Paul Lindley officiating. Cremation has taken place. Lowry Funeral Home in Big Timber is in charge.
Valerie A. Kryzsko
BEACH, N.D. - Valerie Antoinette Kryzsko, 41, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, at her home.
A Rosary/Vigil will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the chapel of Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Robert 'Bob' Langston
HARLOWTON - Robert "Bob" Langston, 82, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, at his home of natural causes.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Perkins Funeral Home with interment in Harlowton cemetery.
Gladys Slover Maller
TEN SLEEP, Wyo. - Gladys Dessie Maller, 98, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, at her home.
Visitation will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Atwood Family Funeral Home in Basin, and 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the United Methodist Church in Ten Sleep. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with interment in the Ten Sleep cemetery.
Elmer G. Ohlin
HUNTLEY - Elmer G. Ohlin, 93, of Huntley, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, at the Eagle Cliff Manor.
Elmer was born in Elgin, Neb., in 1905, the son of Ola N. and Sigrid Ohlin, and came to the Huntley Project homestead in 1908. He graduated from the Osborn Grade School in 1919 and from Central High School at Worden in 1923. He attended Montana State College at Bozeman for three years, and majored in electrical engineering. He was a staff sergeant in the Montana National Guard.
He worked for road contractors and the Montana State Highway Department for 20 years as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He married
Lois Barnes in 1933, and moved back to the homestead farm in 1944. He replaced the homestead home with a new home. He farmed and maintained county roads on the Huntley Project for 16 years. He retired in 1971, and he and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the western states, swapping Montana agates. The highlight of their travels was a trip up the Alcan Highway to Alaska and a return through the Inland Waterway.
Elmer was very civic minded and served on the School Board and the Huntley Project Museum Board. He is a past master of the Huntley Project Masonic Lodge, AF & AM No. 144, and in 1998 was honored as a 50-year member. He enjoyed the friendships of Huntley Senior Citizens, and attended regularly after his 80th birthday.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Ohlin of Huntley; a son, Ronald E. Ohlin (Beverly), also of Huntley; a former daughter-in-law, Laura Ohlin Sanderson of Billings; five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Enoch T. Ohlin; a sister, Murz M. Malone; a son, Delmar L. Ohlin; and a grandson, Kevin D. Ohlin.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Worden Volunteer Fire Department/Ambulance service.
Funeral services will be held at the Smith Downtown Chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Interment will follow at the Huntley cemetery.
Charles P. Reynolds
DENTON - Charles P. Reynolds, 69, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, at the Central Montana Skilled Nursing Center of cancer.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the Denton Community United Methodist Church with interment in the Hillcrest cemetery. Creel Funeral Home of Lewistown is in charge.
Conrad Herman Scheafer
Conrad Herman Scheafer, 80, of Billings, died Tuesday at the Deaconess Hospital.
The son of Henry and Anna Marie Scheafer, Herman was born Aug. 31, 1918, in Shepherd. He was one of 15 children.
Herman served in the Army during WWII. He received the Philippine Liberation Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, American Theatre Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal.
On April 17, 1948, Herman married
Lillian Manweiler in Billings. He worked as a meat cutter for Pierce Packing for 35 years, retiring in 1981.
He was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church, Friendship Club at the church and the VFW. An avid square dancer, he was a member of the Sage Brush Swingers, Checkerboard Squares and Magic City Twirlers. Herman enjoyed fishing and had coached Little League baseball. He especially enjoyed watching and following his grandchildren's sports activities.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian of Billings; three sons, Curtis, Clayton and his wife, Sheryl, and Randal and his wife, Tonya, all of Billings; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Tyson and Torey; two brothers, August of Billings, and Bill of Denver; three sisters, Lydia Dorr of Sidney, and Rachel Aders and Marguerite Michael, both of Billings; and three aunts, Katie Eschenbacher and Pauline Hoffman of Culbertson, and Amelia Kohl of Columbia Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George, John, David, Henry, and two infant brothers; and sisters, Hannah Neibauer, Mary Groskop, and Frieda Gabel.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Atonement Lutheran Church. Interment with Military Honors will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Atonement Lutheran Church, Eagle Mount or the charity of one's choice.
Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Ernest Milton Wineinger
GLENDIVE - Ernest Milton Wineinger of Glendive, formerly of Billings, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 16, 1999, in Glendive Medical Center. He was born in Grand Island, Neb., on Feb. 27, 1911.
Ernest married
Ruth Koch, Feb. 3, 1935, at Campbell, Neb.
He attended First Evangelical Free Church in Billings.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Sandra Hargrove and husband, Nick of Crestview, Fla.; son, James Wineinger and wife, Connie of Glendive; five grandchildren, Collette Brumback and husband, Tom of Las Vegas, Nev., Corrine Casey and husband, Tom of Franklin, Tenn., Chris Engebretsen and wife, Angela of Las Vegas, Jill Wineinger of Fridley, Minn., and Ross Wineinger of Glendive; two great-grandsons, Nathan Casey and Thomas Brumback; a sister, Mary Jane Seery and husband, John of Grand Island.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, at 10 a.m. at First Evangelical Free Church. Memorials may be sent to First Evangelical Free Church, or Gideons. Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Donald J. Billadeau
LEWISTOWN - Donald J. Billadeau, 79, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, at the Central Montana Skilled Nursing Center of natural causes.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the First Presbyterian Church. The Cloyd Funeral Home is in charge.
