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Anna Schopp
Funeral Services for Anna Schopp 93, of Baker will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2003, 11:00 am in the Evengical Free Church, Plevna. A Prayer Service will be held on Monday, February 17, 2003, 7:30 pm in the Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel in Baker. Burial will be in the Plevna Community Cemetery.
Cecilia Roller
Mass of Christian burial for Cecilia Roller, 93, of Dickinson will be Thursday, February 20, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, New England with Father William Cosgrove, celebrating. Internment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, New England.
Visitation is Wednesday, February 19, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel with a rosary being said at 1:30 p.m. in St. Luke’s Home. Visitation will resume at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. followed by a vigil.
Cecilia passed away on Monday, February 17, 2003 at the St. Luke’s Home, Dickinson.
Cecilia, daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Zentner) Friedt, was born April 5, 1909, in rural Mott, ND. She was raised and attended country school in Hettinger County. Later she met her husband, Frank F. Roller and they were married in St. Placidus Church on October 26, 1937. Together they farmed west of New England and raised their family of nine children. She took pride in her interest of baking, cooking and crocheting. She will be long remembered by her grandchildren for the many pranks she played on them. Cecilia loved the companionship of others, especially her family, friends and neighbors. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Altar Guild, Senior Citizens and Grandma’s Club. In 1974, Frank and Cecilia moved into New England and in 1997 they made their home in Dickinson. The most important characteristic of her life was her humble nature and daily devotion to Christ and his Blessed Mother Mary.
Cecilia will be greatly missed by her husband Frank Roller of Dickinson, children, James (Betty) Roller of Eugene, OR, Thomas (Jan) Roller of Montgomery, AL, Victor Roller of Dickinson, David (Deb) Roller of Gilbert, AZ, Ronald (Char) Roller of Beloit, WI, Benedict (Diane) Roller of Bismarck, Mary (Joe) Privratsky of Dickinson; 26 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; two daughter-in-laws, Kathleen Roller of Dickinson, Joellen Roller of Bismarck and one sister, Margaret Frank of Dickinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers, five sisters, two sons, Albert & Joseph Roller, five grandchildren, Betsy Roller, Mark, Peter, Joseph, and Calvin Privratsky.
Edward Molstad
Edward Reuben Molstad, 62, passed away, in his sleep at the family home in Baker, Montana on February 21, 2003. Edward was the loving son of Jody (Trenk) & Reuben Molstad born on January 11, 1941 in Ekalaka, Montana. Edwin his twin brother died shortly after birth. He grew up and attended schools in the Baker & Ekalaka area. Edward loved to hunt and fish and spending time at the Canyon View Lodge at Chalk Buttes. He was an avid ornithologist and loved all animals and also spending time with his loving daughters Mary & Beth. Edward was an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Edward retired from Montana Dakota Utilities/WBI on January 1, 2003 with over 30 years of faithful service at the Little Beaver Gas Plant; as a Field Supervisor. Edward is preceded in death by his father, grandparents and twin brother Edwin. Survivors include his loving mother Jody Molstad of Baker; a brother Russell J. Molstad of Billings; a sister Roselyn Marie Scoles Mott of Vernal, Utah; two loving daughters: Elizabeth Ann Molstad and Mary Margaret Molstad both of Billings; and two nephews: Wayne Wilcox of Billings & Travis Mills of Denver, Colorado. Visitation will be Monday, February 24th from 11 AM until 2:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 2 PM at the Chapel of Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Burial will follow at the Bonnievale Cemetery. Ed's family would like to cordially invite those attending the service to join them in a luncheon at the Stevenson Funeral Home following the graveside service. Remembrances and condolences for the family can be left at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker & Ekalaka is in charge of the arrangements.
Elizabeth Allen
Elizabeth “Betty” Allen: wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, 78, Dickinson, died Friday, February 21, 2003 at St Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck.
Mass of Christian Burial for Betty is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dickinson with Father Claude Seeberger, celebrating. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery followed by a luncheon at Knights of Columbus, Dickinson.
Visitation is Monday, Feb. 24, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel with a rosary being said at 7:00 p.m. followed by a vigil.
Betty Braun was born on May 11, 1924, East of Dickinson to Paul and Mary Eve Braun. She was raised by her sister, Mary, and husband, John Froelich on a farm South of South Heart. She attended a country grade school south of South Heart. Betty graduated from St. Pius Catholic High School in Sheffield, North Dakota. She then attended Dickinson’s State Teacher’s College and then attended Northern Pacific Telegrapher School in Jamestown, North Dakota. Betty accepted a telegrapher position with Northern Pacific Railway. She worked for the railway until her marriage to Bill Houck in 1947. Her first daughter, Karen, was born in 1948 and husband, Bill, died in 1949. Following the death of her husband, Bill, she worked for the ASCS Office in Dickinson. On April 2, 1951. Betty married Henry Allen from Sentinel Butte, North Dakota. Together, they lived in the Dickinson area and on a farm South of Dickinson for the next 51 years. Here, they raised seven children. After raising her children, Betty went to work for Woolworths and JC Penneys and retired in 1984. Betty was active as a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hosp., delivered for “Meals on Wheels” and was an active member of the Senior Citizens Center Square Dance group.
Betty is survived by Henry, her husband of 51 years, and seven children: Karen Allen, Arroyo Grande, CA; Les (Joy), Champaign, IL; Rita (John) Meyer, Minot, North Dakota; Rod, Boston, MA; LaVonne ( Kent) Fritz, Dickinson, North Dakota; Joyce (Ron) Bushaw, Thompson, North Dakota; Tony ( Sharon) Minn., MN. Betty is survived by 15 grandchildren, Jason, Jeremy, Nate, Arlie, Lydia, Wendy, Robbie, Lisa, Danny, Madeline, Kyle, Chris, Nick, Christie, Tonya and 5 great-grand children, Morgan, Garrik, Cyanna, Parker and Johnie. She was preceded in death by one grandchild, John.
Betty was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and friend. She loved life and has given her family memories of a lifetime. She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation in her name.
Anna Roshau
Mass of Christian Burial for Anna Roshau, 87, Killdeer, are Wednesday, February 26, 2003 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Killdeer with Fr. Jerry Ruelle, OSB celebrating. Burial will follow at Killdeer Cemetery.
Visitation is Tuesday, February 25, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel continuing at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Killdeer with a rosary being said at 7:00 p.m.
Anna Roshau died Friday, February 21, 2003, at St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center.
Anna was born August 21, 1915, in Dunn County, ND to John and Katherine Heiser. She attended school in McKenzie County, ND. Anna married Frank Roshau on April 11, 1939 in Grassy Butte, ND. Together they made their home in Dunn County until 1941, at which time the couple moved to McKenzie County. In 1944, together they returned home to Dunn County. For many years Frank and Anna were members of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Killdeer. She was also a member of the Altar society and for several years served as custodian of the church. Her hobbies included gardening, quilting, crocheting, loved to cooking and baking.
Those mourning her passing are her children, George (Glinda), Gainesville, GA, Ralph (Jeanette) Ellijay, GA, Katherine (Leonard) Leingang, Mandan, ND, Amelia (Orville) Woodward, Peoria, AZ, Frank (Mimee), Killdeer, Lenard, Dickinson, ND, Anna (Jim) Hoff, Bismarck, ND; 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; three sisters, Catherine Eberts, Dickinson, ND, Barbara (John) Metz, South Heart, Rose (Linus) Roshau, Killdeer, six brothers, Jacob Heiser, Ralph Heiser, Antone Heiser, Christ (Ilene) Heiser, all of Grassy Butte, Fritz Heiser, Bozeman, MT and Frankie Heiser, Roundup, MT.
Her parents, husband, two sisters, five brothers and one daughter-in-law preceded her in death.
Clara Farwell
On Saturday night, February 22, 2003, Clara F. (Bazil) Farwell, 85, of Ekalaka, said goodbye to us and slowly danced into the soft melody of the Montana sunset to join her beloved partner, Sherrill Farwell. Heard gently floating in the air over Southeastern Montana at that time were some faint, albeit familiar sounds about "jambalaya, crawfish pie and file gumbo; cause tonight I'm gonna see my machez a[d]mio".
Clara was born on June 24, 1918 to Arthur Henry and Susan Bazil. Her early childhood was spent in the Hay Springs, NE area and she moved to the Ekalaka vicinity following the death of her father in 1932. She subsequently attended school and worked part-time in Ekalaka. On November 20, 1937 Clara married Sherrill Farwell and they immediately settled into their first ranch home, a cozy white rambler on wheels. They worked together on the ranch in the Belltower area until moving in 1945 to Alzada, Montana, where they operated the Valley Inn Bar & Café. In 1950, they sold this business and returned to the Farwell ranch for another forty-six years of life on the range. Upon semi-retirement in 1996, Clara and Sherrill moved to Ekalaka, but they still spent considerable time at the ranch.
Clara was a devoted wife and mother. She was an excellent cook with an open-door policy both to friends and strangers, regardless of the day or time. Through the years, Clara obtained special enjoyment from her yard & flower gardens, and was always on-the-move between a variety of outdoor and indoor tasks. In addition, Clara often worked side-by-side with Sherrill doing ranching chores. She felt fortunate to have many good friends and neighbors, and enjoyed her cordial visits with them. Clara liked music, dancing, and her piano. However, family was the most cherished part of her existence.
Survivors include two sons, Sherry Farwell and his wife, Judy, of Black Hawk, SD, and George Farwell and his wife, Deborah, of Pullman, WA; two grandchildren, Gary Farwell and his wife, Shellie, of Seattle, WA, and Jodey Lingg, and her husband, Jason, of Sammamish, WA; and three great-grand children, Ryan Lingg, Erin Lingg, and Sophie Farwell in memory of John Henry Farwell, Alice Bazil Carlisle, Frances (Toots) Simmons, George Kittelmann and numerous nieces and nephews. They will definitely miss her, but feel fortunate for many warm memories of her love, life, and spirit.
Louise Bickerdyke
Louise B. Bickerdyke, 93, formerly of Capitol, MT, passed away February 12, 2003 at the Banner Health Care Center in Belle Fourche, SD. She was born October 20, 1914 at Capitol the daughter of John J. and Christina (Bonefield) Teigen and the 11th child of 12. Louise received her grade school education at the Capitol School and attended high school in Hemitt, CA and Camp Crook, SD graduating in 1932. She then attended Billings Normal School in Billings and later taught school at Capitol. On April 8, 1934, she married Ted Bickerdyke, and they resided on his homestead, nine miles west of Capitol. Ted died in 1986 and Louise remained on the ranch until 1999, when she moved to Belle Fourche for assisted living and later that year to the Care Center there. To her and Ted's union, a son, Paul, was born on December 7, 1934. Louise and Paul stayed home and herded sheep and tended to the ranch while Ted was shearing sheep in the spring. Louise taught school for a few more years, and two girls joined the family, Theo, who was born in 1940, and Ruth in 1945. She helped organize the first Extension Club in the Capitol area. She participated extensively in the Carter County Cowbells and the Good Hope WELCA. Louise was a lifetime member of the Little Missouri Lutheran Church, which was founded by her numerous great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Ted (1986); two grandchildren, Mary Ann Bickerdyke and Zane Yanzick; eight brothers; and three sisters. Louise is survived by a son, Paul (Rose Mary) of Absarokee, MT; two daughters: Theo (Bruce) Yanszick of Absarokee and Ruth (Bill) Rosencranz of Capitol; eleven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice or to the Capital Hall restoration project.
Memorial Services will take place on Saturday, Mar. 1, at 2 PM at the Little Missouri Lutheran Church at Capitol. Inurnment of the ashes will follow the services in the Church Cemetery. A luncheon will be served following the graveside services. Stevenson Funeral Homes of Baker and Ekalaka are in charge of the arrangements.
Frank A. Kudrna
Frank Anton Kudrna: husband, father, grandfather, great and great-great-grandfather, 101, Bismarck formerly of Dickinson, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2003 at St Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck.
Funeral Service for Frank is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2003 at Evangelical Bible Church, Dickinson with Pastor Tim Privratsky, celebrating. Burial will be at Dickinson Cemetery.
Visitation is Sunday, March 2, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel on Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and at the Evangelical Bible Church 1 hour prior to service.
Frank was born on September 4, 1901, in Dickinson to Joseph and Maria (Kubas) Kudrna. He grew up and attended country elementary school. Frank was married to Anastacia Barta on November 13, 1922 in New Hradec. To this union four children were born: Dorothy, Laudie, Richard and Larry. Frank farmed and ranched north of Dickinson. After her death in 1943, Frank was married to Mary (Hanel) Ficek on April 7, 1945 in Dickinson. Also joining the family were Mary’s two children, Richard and Sharon. After their marriage, they moved to a farm in Dunn County until May of 1946 when they moved to a farm in Stark County. To this union KayAnn and Lee were born. In 1955 they retired and moved into Dickinson where they made their home. Mary passed away in 1990. In 2001 Frank moved to Bismarck to be closer to his family where he has made his home since that time.
Frank enjoyed farming all his life, he always kept his hands in a garden, even through last summer. He was especially fond of animals, he enjoyed having his cat “Kitty” with him the last 16 years. His love for the Bible will always be remembered and his daily devotion. His last Bible with rumpled pages and rolled up corners was held together with duct tape and love. He was very proud to be able to donate the farmland for the Evangelical Bible Church. Together he and his wives joined the families together and they all grew up with a love for each other. The family and his church was always the most important part of his life.
Survivors include his children, Dorothy (Emil) Kubas, Dickinson, Richard (Vera Lou) Kudrna, Gardnerville, NV, Larry (DeAnna) Kudrna, American Canyon, CA, Richard (Pat) Ficek, Arvada, CO, Sharon Ficek, Bismarck, ND, KayAnn (Ron) Privratsky, Castle Rock, CO, Lee (Lil) Kudrna, Bismarck, ND, a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Kudrna of Dickinson and a special caregiver, Sandy Kudrna of Bismarck, ND; 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
His wives, Anastacia and Mary, son, Laudie, eight brothers, Joseph, Frank, John, Anton, Steven, Peter, Henry; four sister, Mary Hibl, Anna Karsky, Agnes Pavlicek and Emma Barta preceded him in death.
Helen Biel
Mass of Christian Burial for Helen Biel, 79, Dickinson, is Thursday, March 6, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Dennis Schafer, celebrating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Visitation is Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. led by Richard Wandler. Continuing Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary being said at 7:00 p.m. followed by a vigil led by Deacon Ralph Stockert.
Helen passed away Sunday, March 2, 2003, at her home south of Dickinson.
Helen K. Biel, daughter of John and Catherine (Zwick) Laub was born October 26, 1923, in Gladstone, North Dakota. She attended school in Gladstone, graduating in 1942. While in school she was active in drama and basketball. Helen also sang with the Jr. and Sr. Choirs at St. Thomas Church. After graduation she worked as a bookkeeper for the Farmers Union Oil Station for three years. Helen and Anton Biel were married June 26, 1946 at St. Thomas Church in Gladstone. She was very active in her community, on and off of the farm. Helen was a member of the Queen City Garden Club, a 4-H leader, a member of the Leap Year Homemakers Club for 41 years, Master Gardeners, Stark Co. Election Board, Christian Mothers and St. Pius Verein. Her roots to Gladstone were strong as she was on the committee for the Gladstone All School Reunion and Centennial. She particularly enjoyed her gardens, her many cats and her “Tweety” Bird.
Helen is survived by her husband of 56 years, Tony. A son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Laurie (Fritz) Biel of Dickinson. A daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Randy Schroeder of Scottsdale, AZ. Two grandchildren, Jared & Alyssa Biel of Dickinson. One brother, Robert and Viola Laub of Millbury, OH and aunt, Nora Zwick of San Marcos, CA.
Her parents, two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
