Early Morning, Monday, September 21, 2015, Helen P. Frenzel, 88, passed into the spirit world to join her best friend and husband, Clem. Her wishes were for cremation and that a private family service be held at a later date in her home state of Montana.

Helen was a tender and caring person and family was most important to her, loving them unconditionally. Even though her family will miss her terribly, we know she is smiling and content and at peace having been reunited with her beloved Clem.

Helen was born June 18, 1927 in Terry, to Fred and Sophia (Janke) Kuehn. She was raised and schooled in Terry, and after high school, met, fell in love and married Alex Schott. Together they moved to Glendive and raised three sons and one daughter. She lost Alex unexpectedly in 1968. When she met Clem two years later, they married on Christmas Eve, 1970, and she moved to Dickinson, and among many other activities, helped Clem run his shoe business, “Frenzel Shoe Repair.”

Helen was always busy taking care of her family and for a time held down two jobs. She loved cooking, baking, caring for her grandchildren and even raising a granddaughter. In 2010, Helen and Clem retired and made St. Benedict’s their home.

She was preceded in death by Clem; and her son, Daniel Schott.

She is survived by three children, and a very special granddaughter that was as close to her as a daughter, Amanda Curry and a treasured great-grandson, “her little cowboy”, Ayden of Madison Lake, Minn. Her three children, Gary (Bernadette) Schott of Green Valley, Ariz.; Allen (Sue) Schott of Sheppard, Mont.; and Roann Schott (Paddy) of Missoula. She also has several grandchildren residing in California, Colorado, Montana and France, all of whom she was very proud of.

Right up to the end she was busy reading and crocheting special pieces for her family. Helen was a very beautiful and extremely strong woman. She never gave up and leaned on her strong Christian faith. Rest in peace. We love you.

Arrangements are with Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson. www.ladburyfuneralservice.com.

Kathleen Ella Zuroff, “Auntie Kat”, age 89, of Richey, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney.  

Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Family received friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Glendive with Pastor Greg Lucido officiating. Interment will be in the Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Kathleen was born on May 27, 1926 in Glendive, the daughter of Albert and Hannah (Aschwege) Thielman.  She attended Seven Mile School and graduated from Dawson County High School in 1944. She attended college in Glendive and Dillon, Mont. and graduated from Eastern Montana College in Billings.  Kathleen taught at rural schools in Dawson County for twenty-five years.

Kathleen was married to Harvey Boese in June 1946.  They farmed near Richey where Mr. Boese passed away in October, 1968. In March 1973, she married Edward Zuroff of Richey, who passed away in February 1992.

Kathleen served on the boards of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and the Richey Senior Center. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #75 in Richey, The Richey Historical Society, The Women Involved in Farm Economics and Our Savior Lutheran Church in Glendive. Kathleen was named Senior Citizen of the Year in Richey in 2006 and Richey Volunteer of the Year in 1997 and 2004.

In addition to her two husbands, Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Violet Roesler of Billings; and two brothers, Harold and Jennis Thielman of Glendive.

Survivors include her nieces, Judy Huncovsky (Gary) of Glendive, Lonnie Huncovsky (Mack) of Bismarck, N.D., Susan Shotwell (Rick) of Billings, Sue McPherson of Glendive, JoAnn Prince (Michael) of Tampa, Fla. and Nancy Stoltz (Barry) of Topeka, Kan.; nephews, Mark Roesler (Cindy) of Billings and Jim Thielman of Glendive; and special friends, Richard and Ellagene Tieszen of Richey.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

Theresa L. Appleby, age 92, of Glendive, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive. 

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ with Brother Guy Pontoriero officiating. Interment will be held in the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Theresa was born on October 29, 1922 in Regina, Saskatchewan, a daughter of Francis and Lucie (Westgate) Daly. Lucie owned and operated a Coffee and Tea Business, so as a family they resided in several different towns while Theresa was growing up. Theresa met a wonderful person who was like a mother figure to her, Camille Dickson. She graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle, Wash. in 1940. Following high school, Theresa furthered her education attending college at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash. 

While attending a dance in Olympia, Wash., Theresa met a Ft. Lewis soldier named Robert Appleby. He was a WWII soldier that left for war shortly after they met. Theresa and Bob stayed in contact while he was away and he was honorably discharged from service in 1945. Following his return from service, Theresa and Bob were united in marriage on November 23, 1945 in Glendive where they made their home together. 

Theresa worked in the Montana Loan and Title office in Glendive for over thirty years before retiring. She and Bob also owned and operated Appleby Hardware for many years. Theresa had a strong faith and the UCC was very important to her throughout her life. Theresa was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the UCC Church Circle and the homemaker’s Club. She volunteered as a Pink Lady for the hospital auxiliary, a 4-H Leader and she was a blue ribbon pie maker.  

She was the best wife, mother, sister, aunt and mother-in-law anyone could ask for. Theresa was a very family oriented person, very caring and loving to anyone that she knew. Every year Theresa had a beautiful rose garden that just thrived. She always gifted her beautiful roses to people. When she was 80, Theresa went on an Alaskan Cruise and cherished every moment of it. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Bob Appleby in 1984; nieces, Judy Appleby Green and Pat Appleby Schipman; and her loving mother figure, Camille Dickson.

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Appleby Larson (Jay) of Bainbridge Island, Wash.; sister, Marjorie Hyatt Jenna (Harry) of Olympia, Wash.; neices, Terri Hyatt House (Al) of Olympia, Wash., Suzy Hyatt Slining (Tom) of Renton, Wash. and Heidi Hyatt Koesterman (John) of Spokane, Wash.; nephews, Frank Hyatt (Suki) of Lacey, Wash. and Mike Appleby of Ennis, Mont.; and nephew-in-law, Wes Green.

Memorials are suggested to UCC Church, Dawson Community College or ones choice.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

Bernelda W. Selvig, age 99, of Glendive, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care in Glendive. 

Private graveside services will be held at Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Marilyn  Kelly  Hartson age 83; Passed away on Sunday October 25, 2015 in Whitefish, Mt.  Marilyn was born May 27, 1932 in Glendive, Montana to Robert and Dorothy Kelly.  She attended 12 years of school in Glendive , going to Lincoln, Washington, and Dawson County High School, graduating with the class 1950.  Marilyn enjoyed music, band, choir, and piano.  She met the love of her life, Fred Hartson, in Glendive while he was working for the Montana Highway Department.  They were married in Glendive on November 4, 1950 and would’ve celebrated 65 years of marriage this year.  They had two daughters, Patricia Ann Harris of McMinnville, Oregon and Kathyrn Lynn Eskestrand of Kalispell, Montana.  They moved to Havre, Montana in 1953 and lived there for 36 years.   They retired and moved to West Glacier, Montana, where they resided for 22 years.  Marilyn and Fred loved it there!  They lived on the golf course and enjoyed their golfing, hiking, and looking for beautiful animals.  They loved the beauty and their good friends there.  They also spent several winters in Tucson, Arizona and had many friends and good times there, as well.  In 2009 they moved to Kalispell, Montana, due to health reasons.  They enjoyed 6 happy years there with their beloved pets, Ni’Chi and Otis.   Marilyn is survived by her husband, Fred, and their daughters, Patty(Bob), and Kathy(Louie), her brother, James Kelly of New Smyrna Beach, Florida.  Her 1/2 brother, Carroll Wright of British Columbia, preceded her in death.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kelly, Jason, Jessica, Adam, and Amy.  She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Erin, Bobby, Alex, Violet, and Zoey.  Marilyn will meet Fred at Heavens gate!  There will be no funeral services at Marilyn’s request. to send a note of condolence to the family please visit www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo HIll Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.

Darrel Douglas Senner, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Glendive Medical Center.  Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Bethlehem Mennonite Church in Bloomfield, Montana with Pastor Darrel Nefzger officiating.  A Private Family Burial will be held in the Bethlehem Mennonite Cemetery in Bloomfield.  Silha Funeral Home of Glendive, Montana has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Doug was born May 31, 1931 to William and Edna (Miller) Senner. Doug was born during the depression and learned how to work hard at an early age due to his father contracting polio. By the age of six, one of Doug’s responsibilities was to fill two 50 gallon barrels of water each week from the well using only a gallon bucket. After high school he worked for Sterhan Construction, and then returned to the farm.

Doug met Audrey Ziech at Eastern Montana Bible Camp in 1955; they were married on March 11, 1956 and resided on Doug’s parents’ homestead for two years before purchasing their farm south of Richey. Together they raised five children and were married for 58 years. Doug’s devotion to Audrey was a true example of God’s love and faithfulness. Times were tough and his faith and strength saw them through many ups and downs.

Doug had many interests. He completed many remodeling projects in the house, loved to visit, travel, restore old cars and attend auction sales. He served on the Richey School Board along with the ASCS and Mid Rivers boards.

Doug was preceded in death by his wife Audrey, his parents and his sister Inez Senner.

Doug is survived by his children, Mitchell (Dena) Senner, Denise (Byron) Dean, Brad Senner, Darren Senner and Shari (Girard) Goroski. Grandchildren, Marleigh (JC), Mykala, Trina (Josh), Tyler, Brandon, Nicole (Shane), Kyle (Nicole), Aaron (Mariah), Shelby, Chance, Breann, Garrett and Gavin. Great-grandchildren; Cameron, Liam, Dawson, Jayden and Ariah. His brother, Rod (Jackie) Senner and sister, Eloise (Victor) Koehn, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Eastern Montana Bible Camp or the Gideons.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

David Gene Ledford, age 63, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Eastern Montana Veteran’s Home in Glendive, Montana. Graveside Services with military honors will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Lawrence “Larry” Wayne Forberg, age 45, of Glendive, Montana passed away at his home on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the Intake Campground at Intake, Montana north of Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com

Thomas R. Crane, age 81, of Glendive, Montana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Friday, November 6, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive.  Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Reverend Avis Anderson officiating. Interment with military honors will be held in the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. A full obituary to follow. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Tom Crane said, “I’m tired of being sick and tired, I just want to go to sleep” and he did, peacefully passing away early Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, 2015 at the EMVH center after a courageous battle with kidney failure.

Thomas Ross Crane was born on December 16, 1933 in Vermillion, S.D., oldest of six children born to Tom and Vivian (Chamberlain) Crane. A life full of zest for adventure began for Tom; often he would hitch a ride and fish with family friends at a lake or fish along the banks of the river with his grandpa Chamberlain.  At the age of 13 Tom had a successful business distributing minnows, night crawlers, and frogs to retailers who sold to fisherman all over southern Minnesota.  He was honored with a plaque as “Minnesota’s Youngest Businessman.”  Tom also helped his parents in the Sunshine Bakery in Marshall, MN.

In 1948 Tom and his father moved to Glendive to operate the H&M Bakery, the rest of the family joined them later.  Tom worked at the Livestock Sales Yard in Glendive, where his interest for horses began.  He spent time at the Ole Helland’s Bar G Dude ranch and his quest for the “Cowboy Way of Life” blossomed.

Tom enlisted into the United States Navy in 1951 and served on the heavy cruiser USS Los Angeles during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954 after three years of dedicated service.  After his discharge he attended Dunwoody Institute for Bakery in Minneapolis. Tom worked with his uncle, Folmer Christensen, a danish pastry chef, in Vermillion.  Although Tom didn’t pursue a bakery career, he provided beautifully decorated birthday cakes throughout the years for his family.

Tom began what would be a lifelong career and family business in the Oilfield industry in Glendive.  During this time he met his “country girl,” Marion Leland.  They married in Miles City on February 10, 1958, and made their home in Glendive, where a new chapter of his life began.  The marriage was blessed with two daughters and a son.  

Tom owned and operated Northwest Protective Coating, Inc. in Glendive for 45 years, providing a valuable service to the oilfield. He was a NACE International Inspector for corrosion control. He sold the business in 1997.  Tom and his close friend Bob Eiker built and operated C&E Autorama for many years. After retiring he had more time to spend with his family, fishing, horse shows, gardening, camping and river rafting.  He had the opportunity to fish in Alaska four times with his family and friends.  Tom was an avid reader of non-fiction.  He had a quick wit and loved a good cup of coffee.

He served on the Glendive Spring Exposition as a director for 20 years, a member and national director of the American Paint Horse Association, Walleyes Unlimited, SSPC (society of protective coatings) and International Society of Oilfield Trash. He volunteered his time for several years driving the hospital shuttle bus picking up and dropping off doctors from the airport.

Memorials in his memory are requested to your Salvation Army, 504 East Main, Sidney, MT 59270,  Shriners Hospitals for Children, 911 West 5th Ave., Spokane, WA  99204, and/or Glendive Home Healthcare, 1221 East Ames, Glendive, MT 59330

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years Marion, two daughters and their spouses, Cindy Pearson and husband Ron of Middle Thompson Lake, MT.; Kathy Riddle and husband Tim of Anaconda, MT., son and spouse Tom L.  and Eileen Crane of Glendive;  seven grandchildren; Christopher Pearson, Tyler Crane and fiancé Alleea and their daughter Kolynn, Justice Fahland, Jesse Riddle, Amanda and husband Danny Goodale and son Grady, Jaime Riddle, and McKenzie Riddle. He is also survived by three sisters and spouses; Sandra Pawlowski and husband Delbert of Circle, MT., Diane Olson and husband Darrel of Tucson, AZ., and Jeannie Brooks of Valier, MT., and several nieces, nephews; other relatives and many dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Sharon Skillestad and brother Bob Crane.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m.. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Reverend Avis Anderson officiating. Interment with military honors will be held in the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of Donald Frerichs, age 89 of Wilmot who died November 5, 2015, at his residence.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona.  Rev. Caleb Schewe officiated and burial was in the Garfield Cemetery.  Visitation will be at Mundwiler Funeral Home on Monday from 5 – 7 P.M. and continue at the church on Tuesday, one hour prior to the service.

Casket bearers will be: Todd Frerichs, Nick Frerichs, Cory Nissley, Doug Nissley, Duane Peters, Larry Underwood, Mike Frerichs.  Honorary bearers will be: Orville Vriem, Pete Reil, Leonard Buttke, Delton Buttke, Rodney Reil, and Brian Frerichs.

Donald Frerichs was born May 15, 1926, in Ortonville, MN.  He was the son of Ernest and Andrea (Larsen) Frerichs.  He grew up on the family farm in rural Wilmot and attended Garfield #1 country school.  He was united in marriage with Lucille (Pietz) Buck on March 5, 1976, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, SD.

Donald worked for a short time for Douglas Aircraft in California and in the mines in Idaho before returning to South Dakota.  He began farming on the family homestead, and farmed most of his life.  He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Corona.  Donald enjoyed fishing.  He was a kind hearted, honest man.  He always enjoyed conversations with friends over a cup of coffee.  He kept a beautiful yard, and adored his grandchildren.  Above all, he was a devoted and passionate farmer.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lucille of Wilmot, SD; step-children: Brenda (Doug) Nissley of Glendive, MT; Al Buck of Buckley, WA; Sherry Welch of Gillette, WY; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Gene (Judy) Frerichs of Milbank, SD; brother-in-law, Arlin Underwood of Milbank; special nephew, Eugene (Joan) Frerichs of Milbank, SD; as well as many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Frerichs; sisters, Marla Underwood and Mavis Moser; step-daughter, Rita Stortz; and step-son-in-law, Charlie Welch.

Mundwiler Funeral Home of Milbank is in charge of the arrangements for Donald Frerichs.  To leave an electronic condolence visit www.mundwilerfuneralhome.net. 

Ron Knapp, 73, formerly of Glendive, died unexpectedly on November 11th at his home in Lake Forest Park, California.

Ron was born and lived in Glendive, graduating from DCHS in 1960. Ron never forgot his days in Glendive, and kept up with Glendive news, frequently informing classmates.

Ron is survived by his wife Donna, two children, Jami and Jason, and 4 grandsons. 

He is also survived by his siblings, Donald (Mary Ann), Robert (Marianne), and JoAnn (Jim Gray). He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Ida Mae Knapp and sibling infant Gary Lee.

Eleanor (Frenzel) Gaab, 93, Dickinson, died Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. Eleanor’s Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 A.M., Saturday, November 14, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Dickinson, with Fr. Keith Streifel as the celebrant. Interment will follow at the Dawson County Cemetery, Glendive, Mont., with Fr. Francis Schreiber presiding. Visitation was on Friday from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M., at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, and will continue on Saturday one hour prior to services at the church. There was a rosary & vigil at 7 P.M., Friday at Ladbury Funeral Service, with Deacon Ralph Stockert presiding.

 Eleanor Scholz was born September 4, 1922 at Richardton, the daughter of Frank and Meta (Dassinger) Scholz. She was raised on a farm and attended school near Richardton. She married Edward Frenzel on November 3, 1943 and to this union five children were born. The couple lived in Dickinson for a short time before moving to Glendive, Mont., and raising their family. For several years Eleanor worked as a cook, nurse’s aide and housekeeper. She became a widow in 1976, and on October 15, 1979 she married Mike Gaab, the couple resided in Dickinson. Mike passed away in 2003, and Eleanor moved into a retirement home in Dickinson’s Pioneer Haven. She moved to Valley View Heights in Bismarck in June 2015, where she enjoyed the remainder of her life.

 She belonged to the Sunlighters, Christian Mother’s, Sunset Center, Birthday Club, and Coronary Support group. She enjoyed cooking, baking, embroidery, gardening, playing cards, babysitting for grandchildren, family picnics and traveling.

 Eleanor is survived by her children, LaVerne (Tim) Frakes, Walla Walla, Wash., Harlen (Jean) Frenzel, Williston, Janel (Darrell Evinrude) Deines, Glendive, Annette (Richard) Rime, Walla Walla, and Cindy (Dean) Dassinger, Bismarck; step-children, Kathleen (Herbert) Billman, Dickinson, James (Anita) Gaab, Gladstone, and Linda (Layton) Olstad, Sentinel Butte; 22 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Katy Messmer, Dickinson, and Victor (Caroline) Scholz, Richardton. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Frank Scholz, John Scholz, Rose Marie Scholz, Helen Wehner, and Annie Rebel.

 Arrangements are with Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, N.D., www.ladburyfuneralservice.com

Eugene Cook, age 86, of Glendive, Montana, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be held at a later date in the summer of 2016 in Rollins, Wyoming. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the local arrangements.

Marie Violet (Weeks) Hartl, age 94, of Fargo, North Dakota, formerly of Glendive, Montana, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Edgewood Vista in Fargo. Funeral Services will be held at 3 P.M. on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Glendive with Pastor Kevin McDaniel officiating. Interment will be held in the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Marie Violet Weeks was born on November 11, 1921 in Harmar, North Dakota. The family of eleven children moved to the Williston, North Dakota area with their parents. Marie graduated from Williston North Dakota High School. 

Marie married Emil W. Hartl in Sidney, Montana on October 8, 1940. Together they farmed at Cartwright, North Dakota where they raised their three sons. They resided there until 1966 when they moved to Glendive and Marie and Emil worked for Thirud Office Supply.  Marie then worked for Glendive Community Hospital until just before her eighty-fourth birthday. Emil passed away on March 17, 1987. Marie moved to Edgewood Vista in Fargo in April of 2008 where she resided until the time of her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna (Handley) Weeks; husband, Emil Hartl; son, Robert Hartl; four brothers; two sisters; and two infant siblings.

Marie is survived by her two sons, Clifford (Cheryl) of West Fargo, North Dakota, Richard (Cindy) Canyon of Texas; five grandchildren, Tammy, Ernie, Anita, Keith and LaRae; six great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchidlren; two sisters, Lila Wolcott of College Place, Washington and Lenor (Robert) Stevens of Grants Pass, Oregon; two brothers, John (Sylvia) Weeks of Red Wing, Minnesota and Jerry (Julia) Weeks of North Richland Hills, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

James “Jim” Peltier, 61, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 10, 2015.  Jim was born August 9, 1954, in Soda Springs, Idaho. He was raised in Wells, Nevada, spending most of his childhood on the Peltier Ranch in Clover Valley.  Jim graduated from Wells High School in 1972.  

Jim met the love of his life, Deb, after moving to Montana.  The two were married in March 1984. Jim attended Dawson Community College and The University of Great Falls, achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.  He worked for years at the Dawson County Correctional Facility in Glendive, MT.  Jim will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and friend with a kind spirit and sense of humor, all the way up to the end.  

Jim left several family members here on earth to including his children, Jeremy Pliley (Medford, OR), Michael Peltier (Glendive, MT), Amanda Peltier (Belgrade, MT) and Allison Peltier (Ft. Morgan, CO); his grandson, Easton James Peltier; his brother, Robert (Jeanie) Peltier, and sisters, Diane (Larry) Humphrey, Sandy Watson, Kathryn Hadaway, Sharon Stewart, and Brooke Peltier; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Deb Peltier; father, Robert Peltier; mother, Nona McNeal; brother, Martin Peltier; and sister, Julia Shoup.  

Burial services will be held in Fort Peck, MT in May and in Wells, NV at the Peltier Ranch in June.  Exact dates to be determined at a later date.   

Angelo Crisafulli, age 89, of Glendive, Montana, passed away peacefully at home in Glendive with his family by his side on Friday, November 20, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 27, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Frances Schreiber officiating. Rite of Committal will be held in the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Angelo Crisafulli, age 89, of Glendive, Montana, passed away peacefully at home in Glendive with his family by his side on Friday, November 20, 2015. Visitation will be held from 1 P.M. until 5 P.M. on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 A.M. on Friday, November 27, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Rite of Committal will be held in the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Angelo John Joseph Crisafulli was born in Glendive on May 22, 1926 to Giuseppe and Maria Crisafulli. He was the fifth of five children. He married Vera Willis in 1955 and together they raised three children. Vera was a popular kindergarten teacher, who passed away in 2004.

Angelo co-invented the Crisafulli Pump with his brothers, Joe and Frank Crisafulli. President Gerald Ford personally presented Angelo and Joe the Montana Small Business of the Year Award in 1978 for Crisafulli Pump Company. Crisafulli Pumps are used worldwide for agriculture, de-watering and dredge applications.

Angelo co-started several other local businesses with his family, including Crisafulli Farming, Crisafulli Canneries, Crisafulli Contractors, Crisafulli Ranching, the Trade Center, and Crisafulli A&M. An innovative thinker, Angelo was awarded numerous pump-related patents and one patent for an arcade game.

An avid fisherman and hunter, Angelo loved fishing with his many friends and with his kids and grandchildren. He won the national Boone & Crockett Big Game Club Award in 1970 for a moose hunt. Angelo co-sponsored the annual Glendive Wild Game Dinner, popular for many years. He was instrumental in getting the Paddlefish recognized for regulation by the Montana Fish and Game Department, and in the creation of the popular Hollecker Fishing Lake. 

Angelo contributed to the community in numerous ways, including President of the Associated Inventors of Montana, as a Knight of Columbus and by serving on the Glendive Hospital Board. The Montana Governor once proclaimed Angelo Crisafulli Day in recognition of Angelo’s many contributions to the community.

Angelo was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Vera, brothers, Frank, Joe and Leonard and sister, Rose.

He is survived by his children, Kellee Crisafulli, Greg Crisafulli and Dr. Lorrie Poteet; their spouses Jill and Julie Crisafulli and Dr. Gary Poteet; grandchildren, Tom Crisafulli, Dakota and Dawson Poteet; Bingjie and Ling Turner; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafunerahomes.com.

S. Keith Warrenburg, age 80, formerly of Glendive, Montana passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. Services are pending and will be announced when completed.  Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Gary Quinn, age 64, of Glendive, Montana passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care in Glendive. Services are pending and will be announced.  Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.