Gerald “Jerry” Anthony Pfau, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Seattle, Wash. on Saturday, September 11, 2016.

A private Celebration of Life will be held on October 9, 2016.

Jerry was born the second of four children in Richardton, N.D. on April 10, 1934. He was raised and educated in Glendive where he attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and later Dawson County High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on April 1, 1955 and served four years on the USS Saint Paul. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Glendive where he was employed in the oil fields in addition to working as a firefighter for the Glendive Fire Department.

Jerry married Sharron “Sharry” Shaw on September 1, 1958 in Mandan, N.D., and to this union, three daughters were born; Deborah, Nadine and Kathleen. In the summer of 1962, the family moved from Glendive to Seattle where he worked in the construction trade until his retirement. Jerry was a well-rounded world traveler and an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, biking, snorkeling, boating and fishing. Both Jerry and Sharry loved to go dancing. He spent many relaxing hours playing the guitar, which he taught himself while serving in the Navy. Above all, he loved spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mary Pfau; and sister, Patricia “Patti” (Bob) Tomalino.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sharry; daughters, Deborah (Kevin) O’Keefe, Nadine (Tom) Rinow and Kathleen (Troy) Turner; seven grandchildren, Andrew, Michael, Christopher, Anthony, Daniel, Rachael and Alex, all from Seattle; brother Theodore “Ted” Pfau of Albuquerque, NM; and sister, Jeanette (Bill) Stebbins of Glendive; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Montana son and Army-proud soldier died on September 22, 2016, at Bozeman Health Hospital in Bozeman. David Lee Jones, born August 5, 1947, was also “our son”, “my dad”, “our brother”, and “my husband.”

Born to Anna (Patterson) and Merlin Jones in Glendive, Dave’s childhood was instilled by his parents with values and beliefs that carried him through life.  After high school where he played football, the family moved to Bozeman and Dave went to Montana State University (MSU,) Class of 1969.  He was an ROTC Cadet, and after graduating with a degree in history, began his 26-year Army career at Fort Benning, Ga., that took him throughout the states, South Korea, Germany and Hawaii.  His peers and senior officers recognized him as a soldier’s soldier—Dave’s men and women took precedence over his own interests far ahead of his own life.  Recognition of any kind did not belong to him but to the 21-year old enlisted soldier and the non-commissioned officers who serve our nation and who would give their lives, definitely not to any leaders way behind the lines.  Colonel Jones would tell you this at great length until he had all listeners thoroughly convinced.

Dave loved to chat as Dean, Kone, CSM Hensley and 1SG Jones would all attest.  He talked about basketball, football, who not to vote for at any time in the political cycle, and if you were really lucky, about the Civil War.  One could not meet him without quickly learning that Montana was God’s country; he was a walking, talking Chamber of Commerce for the state.

After retirement in 1994, Dave returned home and was lucky enough to have a mini “homestead.”  He was the ditch rider for Mammoth Ditch, retiring this year, and thoroughly enjoyed the folks he met:  Bob and Blayne, Dick, Rick, and so many others. He mastered woodworking, could build almost anything, and made a couple of hunting knives and black powder rifles from scratch with skills he had learned from his dad.  His library fills bookcases; “Killer Angels” by Michael Shaara his favorite “even if it was fiction.”  Years of hunting turned into simply enjoying his beloved Montana outdoors.

Dave married the late Kathleen Erickson in 1967, and they had one son. He then married the former Hannelore Hohne and divorced in 1980.  He leaves Linda Tilton Jones, whom he married in 1981, now at home in Belgrade.  He is also survived by his parents, Anna and Merlin Jones of Belgrade. His second love was his son, Kelly Michael Jones, and his precious wife, Silvia Garcia Jones; and next were his beloved grandsons, Cole and Zack, who made his days sunny, all of San Diego, Calif.  He is further survived by his sister, Carolyn Robinson and her husband, Larry of Belgrade and their three daughters, Stacy and Kevin Davis of Post Falls, Idaho, and their children, Logan and Natal; Tana and Kevin Frueh of Belgrade and their son, Peyton; and Joy and Bo Davis of Charlotte, N.C., and their children, Jaylen and Jurney.  Dave’s sister, Aneda and husband, Bake Riebeek, also survive him in Arboles, Colo.  Other family members and friends will remember Dave always.

A private funeral service will be held in Glendive.

Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service.  www.dokkennelson.com.

Wilbur James “Bud” Baker died peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at his home in Fairview surrounded by his family and friends. 

A celebration of life service for Bud will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Waterhole in Fairview.

Bud was born on May 21, 1939 in Poplar, Mont. to Eugene and Lucille Baker.  He attended school in Scobey, Mont. where he graduated with the class of 1957. Bud ended his high school days by winning three events in the District High School Rodeo in Scobey. He then went on to win state in bull riding and competed in the National Finals in Albuquerque where he placed in both bull riding and bulldogging. 

On June 7, 1959 Bud married Joan Treftz in Richey.  From this union three children were born: Barry, Gary and Leann.

Bud began working for the Montana State Highway Department in 1957. He worked on many bridge projects over the next 16 years in Glasgow, Sidney, Glendive, Great Falls, Ekalaka and Miles City. In 1973 he moved to Richey and took over operation of the family farm. He continued to farm and ranch 3 miles south of Richey until 1997 when he sold the farm, purchased a tractor trailer and finished his working career joining his brother, Richard, at Midnight Trucking in Fargo, N.D.

Bud spent his retirement years in Fairview where he could devote his time to his passion of restoring and repairing old windmills. One of his most recent restorations resides at the Frontier Gateway Museum in Glendive. He enjoyed fishing and spent many days on the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers with friends and family. The highlight of every year was spending elk season up at Taylor Fork with a tight group that shared his love of the mountains and hunting. But if you were new to the group, that was ok, everyone was welcome and treated as family. It was always good to have new ears to hear old stories.

Cowboy, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor and friend… Bud was a lot of things to a lot of people. He was also the definition of tough, but had a gentleness and smile that touched your heart. He always made everyone feel comfortable and welcome. 

Bud is survived by his sons, Barry (Charlene) Baker of Odem, Texas and Gary (Stephanie) Baker of Fairview; daughter, Leann (Kevin) Pignone of Libertyville, Ill.;  brothers, Eddy (Clara) and Jerry Baker; and sister, Maxine (Don) Manthei. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Lucille Baker; wife, Joan Baker; brothers, Ben and Richard Baker; and grand-daughter, Jeni Carter.

Ernest L. Reynolds, 64, of Powell, Wyo., died Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody, Wyo.

He was born July 29, 1952, in Ardmore, Okla. to Dwayne (Rusty) Reynolds and Alma (Beadle). He graduated from Tioga High School and attended Wahpaton State School of Science. Ernie trained to go into the upholstery business, but after only a few months realized he would be penniless if he continued this path. Meticulous about detail, working on each project took far too long, keeping his profit non-existent.

Ernie married Grace Slehofer, and to this union son Ben Reynolds was born. Ernie drove truck for Suhr Transport for 13 years, and always enjoyed driving. To Ernie, driving was not just reaching the destination, it was the journey there…every town, each mountain, all landmarks and scenery.

In his younger years, Ernie was an avid fisherman and spent many hours perfecting his fly fishing techniques. He enjoyed camping, four-wheeling and hiking. Hiking the Mont. and Wyo. mountains was a favorite pastime of his.

In August 1984, Ernie married Mary Erickson. He not only gained a wife, but also a 13-year-old daughter, Tracy Marie. They lived in Glendive for several years.

After losing eyesight in one eye, Ernie attended Butte Technical Institute and trained to be a machinist. In 1989 the family moved to Powell, where Ernie ran a computer lathe for Weatherford for 21 years. He retired for a period of time and then landed his dream job, which was driving electrical panels to oilfield substations, wind farms or communication centers for Dave Wyman at Specialty Electrics, Inc.

Ernie was diagnosed with cancer in 2014, and fought a superb battle, always with an excellent attitude. Although he was not able to attend granddaughters Kaycee and Logan’s activities, he looked forward to their visits and always talked about their achievements.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary; children, Ben Reynolds of Glendive and Tracy (James) Kern of Shepherd, Mont.; brother, Robert D. (Darlene) Reynolds of Williston, N.D.; nephews, Cole (Tonya) Reynolds, Boone Reynolds and niece, Lonnie (Mike) Iverson, all of Williston; aunt, Ruby Menton of Oklahoma City, Okla.; former wife and life-long friend, Grace Koffler-Evinrude; and many cousins and their extended families. All who loved Ernie take comfort from knowing he is in the loving arms of Christ.

The family requests memorials in Ernie’s name be sent to Hope Lutheran Church, 588 Cary Street, Powell, WY 82435.

Craig Erhardt passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016.

Beloved husband of Kathy Erhardt (Harlan). Loving father of Sam, Katie, Alyssa and Cassie Erhardt. Dear son of Matt Erhardt and the late Joan Erhardt. Brother of Curt, Keith and the late Kenneth Erhardt. Son-in-law of Mary Jane Harlan, Joyce Harlan and the late Larrie Harlan. Brother-in-Law to Lee (Kelly) Harlan, Julie Spence, Kim Zang, Bob, Kelly, and Patrick Ennis and Lim Licare. Uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Craig was born January 8, 1960 in Gendive, MT, where he grew up and graduated from Dawson County High School in 1978. He worked for Shell Oil Company as a pyrotechnic engineer for approximately 12 years exploring the Western United States (too many states to mention). In the early 90’s Craig made St. Louis his permanent home where he began a new career in computers. He worked for Dell Computer for the past 16 years. Through his many travels and career changes he made countless lifelong friends. We have lost a loving man to a complicated battle with cancer (melanoma). He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Services: Funeral Mass at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Ellisville, Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment PRIVATE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Visitation at the SCHRADER funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin Friday 3/8 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com

Myron Michael Lee Bishop, 39, passed away on September 27, 2016 in a car accident in Minn.

He was born October 16, 1976 in Glendive to Myron Lee Bishop and Debra Ann Aperton. He attended schools in Glendive and moved with his family in 1992 to Havre. He graduated from Havre High School in 1995. He went on to move to Dickinson, N.D. where he started working in the oil field. At the time of his death, he was travelling homr from his job in Pa. as a driller for Pioneer.

On June 18, 2005 he married his best friend and love of his life Teresa Schauble in Las Vegas, Nev. To this union they were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Kerstin Mykael and Darian Ashley. These three girls were his world and he was a wonderful husband and dad. Mike was loved and respected by all who knew him with his easy smile, his humor and his desire to always help whomever was in need. His loss will be felt from many who called him friend.

He had a passion for sports, especially football. He played  for a semi pro football team the Spokane Nightmares/Cowboys for a couple of years. He loved watching his Broncos play. He also loved to be in the outdoors hunting, fishing and camping. 

Mike is survived by his wife, Teresa; daughters, Kerstin and Darian; father, Myron (Kathy) Bishop of Lander, Wyo.; mother, Debbie Alberts from Texas; brothers, Ryan Bishop, Aaron Bishop, Nathan Bishop, Matthew Bishop, John Alberts and David Alberts; sisters, Corrie Bishop, Nicole Bishop, Courtney Bishop, Kayla Bishop and Stephanie (Alberts) Johnson; paternal grandmother, Gloria Bishop; and numerous mieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Melvin Bishop and maternal grandparents. 

Funeral services will be held at Hennessey Funeral Home in Spokane, Wash. on Thursday, October 6 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetary in Spokane. Online condolences may be posted at www.hennesyfuneralhomes.com.

Carole Jean Frasch, age 85, formerly of Glendiv and Wibaux, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Glendive Medical Center. 

Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Silha Funeral Home in Wibaux. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wibaux with Reverend Dana Holter officiating. Interment will follow at the Wibaux Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Wibaux has been entrusted with the arrangements

Carole was born on February 28, 1931 to Kay Gordon and Carrie (Helland) Mohr in Glendive. She was raised and educated in Glendive and graduated from Glendive High School with the class of 1948. Carole attended Dental Nurse’s Training School in San Francisco, Calif. where she graduated with honors. After graduation, she moved to Minn. to work as a dental hygienist. Carole then moved back to Glendive and worked as bookkeeper for a construction company and it was here where she met her future husband, Harry Walter Frasch.

Carole and Harry were united in marriage on September 26, 1951 at Zion Lutheran Church in Glendive. After their marriage, Harry’s  work  took them to many places. They eventually settled in Wibaux, where they raised their family. Harry passed away on October 13, 1969 and Carole continued to live in Wibaux until 1988, when she moved back to Glendive.

Carole was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wibaux and later Zion Lutheran in Glendive. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid and Wibaux Saddle Club. Carole was a Weight Watcher’s instructor and part of the group that raised the money for the first swimming pool in Wibaux County. She was a very active volunteer and an avid Wibaux Longhorn fan.

Carole loved crocheting afghans, all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren received this special gift. Carole also crocheted scrubbies by the bucket fulls. She loved to travel, dance and shop.

Carole was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister; two brothers; and three grandchildren, Bradley Bacon, Leigha Bacon and baby boy Bacon.

Carole is survived by her five children, Ronald (Judy) Frasch of Wibaux, Barbara (Wayne) Bacon of Wibaux, Patty (John) Thompson of Beach, N.D., Sandra (Craig) DeSilva of Maple Valley, Wash. and Diane (Mike) Nellermoe of Wibaux; one brother; eleven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and another great-granddaughter soon to arrive.

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

Joanne Ziegler Carl passed away on October 6, 2016 at 4:46 p.m. Her request was no services and that she be cremated.  

She was born May 6, 1938 in Richey, to LeRoy Ziegler and Helen Schutt. It was the worst blizzard of the year.  She loved the farm girl life.  She and her brother rode the horses to school, the horses knew the way well. They loved their horses.  When the country school closed they moved to Glendive and went back to the farm when school was out.  

Joanne married Dan Bowlds and was blessed with 3 great boys. Ten years later she married Warren Carl and had a girl; what a blessing.  

At age 50 they transferred to Craig, Colo. and from there they were transferred again to Casper, Wyo., then Dickinson, followed by Sidney  and Gillette, Wyo. and finally retired in Casper, Wyo.  

Joanne’s great faith in God was a comfort in her years of sickness. She always wished she could be closer to her 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Joanne was preceded in death by both parents; brother, Claude; and son, David Bowlds.  

She is survived by her husband, Warren Carl; brothers, Leighton (Karen) Ziegler of Billings and Larry (Gwen) Ziegler of Glendive; sister, Janice (Bob) Weinberger of Salem, Ore.; children, Roger (Dalene) Bowlds of Bakerfield, Calif., Brent (Brenda) Bowlds of Sidney and Jennifer (Shane) Conley of Casper, Wyo.; 8 grandchildren, Justin Bowlds, Heidi Bowlds, Devin Bowlds, Shaelyn Bowlds, Shelby Bowlds, Amanda Chidgay, Tanner Conley and Kaitlin Conley; and 6 great-grandchildren.  

Joanne loved going to Sidney to see relatives and great friends and loved going to the farm.

Bustard’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ralph John Schaffel, 90, of Glendive, passed away on October 8th at his daughter’s home in Billings.  

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Glendive United Methodist Church with Pastor Ruth Mckenzie officiating.

He was born on September 26, 1926 in Allen, Saskatchewan and moved with his mother Amelia Schaffel to Bloomfield shortly after his birth.  

He attended school in the Bloomfield area before moving to Glendive where he attended Dawson County High School until he turned 18.  He enlisted in the United States Army and served with the 160th Infantry Regiment in the Pacific theater, during World War II.  He was among the first troops to guard the 39th parallel in Korea.  Ralph was very proud to have gone on a Big Sky Honor Flight to Washington, DC.  

Upon returning from the war he went to work for Robin’s Implement where he bought his first new vehicle, a 1946 International pickup he still had the receipt for.  He would then develop a need for speed which led to numerous fast cars, including his beloved Hudsons, and motorcycles, with Harley Davidsons being his favorite.

Ralph married Evelyn Heitz on May 2, 1953. Together they had two children, Debra, born in 1955, and Jim, born in 1959. After nearly 40 years of loving marriage filled with great vacations and times with family and friends, Evelyn was taken by cancer.  

Ralph worked for Consolidated Freightways, Kampschror’s and Curtis Industries before going to work for Hedahls in 1968. He would retire from Hedahls in 1996, but his retirement wasn’t a perfect fit so he soon returned to work as a part time employee, helping out on and off for many more years. At one time he was working three part time jobs, adding running vehicles for HKT Big Sky Motors and helping deliver and assemble furniture for Town & Country Oak. He still found time for his favorite hobby, woodworking, completing many projects both large and small.

Ralph married Gayle Richey on November 9, 2001.  Following her passing, he had lived with his daughter, at Grandview in Glendive and Aspen Meadows Assisted Living in Billings.  

Ralph’s final new vehicle purchase, like his first, was a pickup, although this one was a little faster, a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado SS. He sold it to his grandson in 2014 on the condition that his ashes would ride to the cemetery in it. On Father’s Day in his 87th year he was handed the keys and proceeded to take it up to 107 mph, where it thankfully governed out!

Ralph was preceded in death by his wives, Evelyn and Gayle Schaffel, and son-in-law, Westley Toepke.

He is survived by his daughter, Debra Toepke of Glendive; son, Jim (Louise) Schaffel of Billings; grandson, Eric Knudson of Glendive; granddaughters, Lisa (Ben) Ballew of Billings and Stephanie Schaffel of Portland; great-grandsons, Cooper and Coby Ballew of Billings. Brother-in-law Jack and Sue Nelson Eaton of Billings became special friends.  Many thanks to Sue for all her help and support during this time.

When you remember him, think of that infectious smile and the twinkle in his eye when he was talking to the ladies. You’ll be happy to know he was still flirting with all the girls from hospice care that came to his 90th birthday, a party which included belly dancers. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Sagebrush Alley Senior Center at 604 E. Grant Ave., Glendive, MT 59330.    

Clifford Gayle Lewis, 86, of Huntsville, Ark., died October 3, 2016 at the Northwest Medical Center of Springdale, Ark.  

He was born January 27, 1930 at Iowa Park, Texas, the son of Hubert Isaac and Ruby Altha Combs Lewis.  He was an oilfield truck driver, a member of Christ Lighthouse Church and a Teamster. He had worked in the oilfields of N.D., Mont., Wyo. and Ala. and loved telling truck stories about his days in the oilfields.  

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Harmon Milford Lewis, Howard Lewis, Ivan Lewis and Sidney Lewis; and by an infant sister.

Survivors include: two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dean and Carolyn Lewis of Boise, Idaho and Paul Lewis of Billings; one daughter, Sharon Lewis of Boise, Idaho; one stepdaughter, Delma Reiner of Boise, Idaho;  the mother of his children, Evelyn Lewis of Boise, Idaho; his companion, Flo Easley of Huntsville, Ark.; three grandsons, Tyler Losleben of Phoenix, Ariz., T. J. Losleben of Billings and Joe Losleben of Globe, Ariz.; four granddaughters, Amber Lewis, Mikaela Hill and Nicole Lewis, all of Boise, Idaho and Angie Losleben of Polson, Mont.; and two great-granddaughters, Alexa Thacker and Olivia Thacker, both of Boise, Idaho.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 8 in the chapel of Brashears Funeral Home  with Reverend Les Fletcher officiating. Interment will be in the Combs Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home www.brashearsfuneralhome.net of Huntsville, Ark. 

Michael Curtis Johnson, age 51, of Glendive passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at his home. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Reverend Avis Anderson officiating. Interment with military honors will be in the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Michael was born on November 21, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a U.S. Navy Seal for 30 years. After retiring from the navy, Michael attended the University of Florida, where he graduated with a degree in Propulsion Engineering. After graduating from Florida State he moved to Missoula, where he got his Bachelor degrees in political science and history. 

Michael married Tammy Hart on a cold winter day on December 19, 2014. He cherished his wife Tammy and her two children, Torri and Jadyn Hart. Michael also enjoyed spending time with his children. After marrying Tammy, Michael drove truck for Tired Mule Trucking, Inc. In August of 2016 he began working for Dawson Community College as an instructor for Corrosion Technology, where he worked until the time of his death. 

Michael enjoyed spending quality time with his wife and step-daughters by taking them bowling, out to dinner, or just spending quality time with them in general.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Bernard Johnson and Betty Jean Wedebrooke.

He is survived by his ‘soul mate’ and wife, Tammy Hart; his children, Melissa Bailey, Nathan Johnson, Julie Ann Johnson, Devin Johnson; two step-daughters, Torri and Jadyn; and his sisters, Laura, Kimberly and Jodi.

Michael will be missed for his sense of humor, his charm and his wit.

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

Janet Ellen (Dagen) Eggar went home to heaven on October 4, 2016 at 1:40 p.m.  She was surrounded by family when the Lord joyously welcomed her home.  

There will be a memorial celebration on October 30, 2016 at the Wolf Point Church of Christ at 4:00 p.m., in conjunction with the area wide fifth Sunday singing.

Mary Geiger, age 96, of Glendive passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the Prairie Community Nursing Home in Terry. 

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with a Rosary Service to follow at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Rite of Committal will follow at Dawson Memorial Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mary was born on December 31, 1919 on the family farm, located southeast of Bloomfield; the daughter of Louis and Barbara (Kuntz) Geiger. She received her early education in rural Bloomfield at Morgan Creek School. She lived in the Bloomfield area until 1947; then she moved into Glendive where she worked at the Glendive Steam Laundry and the Jordan Hotel. She continued to make Glendive her home until 2015, when she moved to Terry to reside in the nursing home.

Mary enjoyed crocheting, plastic canvas work, playing cards, word puzzles, playing Yahtzee, Bingo, watching her favorite T.V. programs and volunteering at the Senior Citizen Center.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Michael (Dorothy) V. Geiger and Peter P. Geiger; six sisters, Paulina (Gavin) Johnson (Basil and Dale), Monica Geiger, Anna (Albert) Latka, Cecelia (Joe) Schank, Helen (Raymond) Evinrude, and Bertha (Russell) Evinrude; and brothers-in-law, Thomas Byrd, Matt Barth, and Jacob Steiner.

Survivors include two sisters, Frances Steiner of Glendive and Clara Byrd of Plainview, Texas; sister-in-law, Marlene Geiger Barth of Billings; niece/caregiver, Joyce Hutchison of Glendive; great-niece/caregiver, Natasha Christofferson of Terry; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Florence Irene Lightner, age 83, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive.

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service in Dawson Memorial Cemetery will be held at a later date.  Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Linda Kay Korb, age 64, of Glendive passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at the Glendive Medical Center. 

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Glendive with Pastor Will Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Linda was born on December 23, 1951 in Glendive to parents Jacob and Charlotte (Damm) Korb. She graduated from Dawson County High School in 1970. Following high school, Linda attended Dawson Community College and earned her associates degree. From there, she began working for Glendive Medical Center as a nurse’s aide in the extended care, where she worked for several years. Then she began working as a custodian at Washington Middle School, where she was still employed. Linda  was also employed with a couple of part time jobs, because she enjoyed staying busy.

Linda enjoyed gardening, traveling out of town to shop, watching NASCAR and visiting with her friends and family. She loved her family, and her dogs and cats. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, where she once taught Sunday school.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; and her nephew, James Bjorness.

Linda is survived by her sisters, Evelyn (John) Bjorness of Dickinson, N.D. and Nancy Korb of Glendive; nieces and nephews, Jeff Bjorness of Bismarck, Julie (Jason) Kromarek of Scranton, N.D., Virgina Bjorness (Greg Carlson)  of Bismarck, Theresa Bjorness (Brad Windle) of Dallas, Texas and Chad Bjorness of Dickinson; one great niece and one great nephew; and numerous cousins.

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

Delford Milne, 72, of Richey passed away on October 13, 2016 at the Glendive Medical Center. 

As per Delford’s request, no services will be held; a private family inurnment will take place at a later date under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. 

Delford was born to R.W. “Tobe” and Alice Karto Milne in Wolf Point, Mont. on May 2, 1944. He grew up on the family farm north of Richey. Delford attended Richey Schools through the 10th grade at which time he transferred to and graduated from Dakota Lutheran High School in Minot, N.D. He attended Waldorf College in Iowa and Dawson Community College in Glendive. 

He was drafted into the U.S. Army in November, 1967, and after basic training served in Vietnam as a water purification specialist in the 111th Engineer Company in Da Nang, Phu Bai, Camp Eagle, and Gia Le base areas. He was honorably discharged as an E5 in July, 1969, at which time he returned to help his dad on the farm. 

After he had been home awhile, he decided to take advantage of the G.I. Bill and enrolled in Dickinson State College in order to complete his degree. In January 1974, he met Deborah (Deb) Arnold, and they were married in August in Richardton, N.D. at St. Mary’s Church after a whirlwind courtship. In 1975 both Delford and Deb graduated from Dickinson State College. That fall he returned to the farm while Deb taught at Sacred Heart Schools in Glendive and later at Richey High School. They farmed together for many years and experienced a number of hailstorms, grasshoppers and drought, as well as good years. In 1983 and 1984 Robyn Elizabeth and Max Tobe were born and provided a continual source of comfort and joy in his life. He was fiercely proud of his children and the kind of people they had become. 

Delford is survived by Deborah, his wife of 42 years; his children, Robyn (Jon) Wilkinson of Douglas, Wyo.; Max (Josie) Milne of Williston, N.D.; his grandchildren, Abigail, Elizabeth, Allison, Liberty, Thomas, and Paul; his sister, Darlene Mowdy of Tioga, N.D.; numerous nieces and nephews; and his sisters’ and brothers’-in-law.

Delford was preceded in death by his parents, Tobe and Alice Milne; his sister, Diane; and his brother-in-law, Ralph. 

The family wishes to thank Dr. Kessler, Ava Boschee, Tammy and Belinda, Karen Arnold-Truax, and the nurses and staff at the Glendive Medical Center and Sidney Health Center for the wonderful care given to Delford.

Joyce Elaine Atkinson, age 80, of Glendive passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Eastern Montana Veteran’s Home in Glendive. 

A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive, with Pastor Greg Lucido officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Joyce was born on November 30, 1935 to John and Betsy Saxberg in Cooperstown, N.D. She graduated from Cooperstown High School with the class of 1953. After high school, she spent a short time working in Valley City, N.D. From there, she moved to Bismarck, where she worked for the Bismarck Hospital. While in Bismarck, she met Leonard Atkinson. The two were married on May 31, 1958 in Mandan. After their marriage, Joyce became a homemaker, and the couple moved to Wyo., Neb., Texas, Wash., Ore., N.D. and S.D., until 1988, when they moved to Glendive, where they have resided since. 

Joyce enjoyed watching T.V., reading, doing crossword puzzles and crafts, spending time with her family and friends, walking the dogs and going to church.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Barbara; one infant son and one infant daughter.

She is survived by her husband, Leonard Atkinson of Glendive; children, Beverly (Troy) Donner of Reeder, N.D., Laura Jean Coker of Reeder and Leonard John Atkinson of Miles City; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild and one great-grandchild on the way; siblings, Richard (Lois) Saxberg of Cooperstown, Jack (Carol) Saxberg of Salem, Ore., and Karen (Sol) Bulick of Allensville, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Visitation for Florence M. Stone, 96 of Sidney was Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from noon to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Cremation will follow visitation. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Memorials may be sent to Sidney Health Center Hospice or a church of your choice.

Florence was born April 26, 1920 to parents Etta (Brailey) and Harvey Winger in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from East High School in Cleveland and worked in their family owned hardware store. In 1945 her parents sold their business and the family moved to a farm near Allegan, Mich.  Florence married William (Bill) Stone on November 9, 1945 in Allegan, Mich. after he was discharged from the Army. A year later they were blessed with the birth of their son, Richard (Rick) Stone.

Bill’s work took them all over the United States until 1965 when he went to work for Midrivers Communications in Miles City. While living in Miles City, Florence attended June Beauty School obtaining her manager’s License and completed the H&R Block Income Tax Course.  

Bill was transferred to Glendive in 1969. Florence helped open the first H&R Block Tax Office and managed that office for 4 years. She ran her own tax office in her home another 14 years, retiring in 1987.    

While living in Glendive, Florence was very active in the R.S.V.P. organization and the Hospital Auxiliary, working in both the hospital’s gift store and resale store “The Attic.” She is still a member of the Glendive chapters of the Eastern Star and the V.F.W. Auxiliary.

In 2000 Florence and Bill, along with Bill’s sister Nellie Mesick, moved to Sidney to be near their son Rick and his wife Jeri Dee.  

Florence enjoyed everything that involved her 2 grandsons, and 4 great-grandkids.  She and Bill came to all the boys’ activities.  They even took them on their vacations back to Michigan so the boys could play with their cousins. They “adopted” Jeri’s sister’s two boys, Bruce and Peter and treated them as their grandsons too. In her later years the great-grandkids, Connor, Ashlyn, Alexander and Jaclyn were the light of her life.   

Florence passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at home surrounded by her son and daughter-in-law. 

She is survived by her son, Richard (Jeri) Stone of Sidney; grandsons, Michael (Shannon) Stone of Highlands Ranch, Colo. and Christopher (Jamie) Stone of Mendota Heights, Minn.; great-granddaughters, Ashlyn and Jaclyn Stone of Minn.; great-grandsons,  Connor and Alexander of Colo.; her Michigan family; nephew, Robert (Bonnie) Stone and his family; and her extended Sidney family of Jeri Dee’s relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, who died in 2005; her parents; 2 sisters-in-law and 2 brothers-in-law.

Gary Lee Higlin, 64, passed away at the Hospice of the Hills in Rapid City, S.D. on Friday, October 28, 2016 after a thirteen year battle with cancer.  

He was born on September 3, 1952 in Glendive to Harry and Ruby (Stoner) Higlin.

Gary spent his entire childhood in Glendive. After college, Gary returned to Glendive to work for WBI, a division of MDU, until 1990 when he transferred to Rapid City, S.D. where he continued to work for MDU as an engineering assistant and then construction supervisor. He retired in October of 2014 after over thirty years with the company.

Gary loved sports as a participant, fan and coach. He played basketball for the Dawson County Red Devils, Dawson Community College and Dickinson State University where he was also a member of the track team.  In later years, he enjoyed playing softball and then the somewhat frustrating game of golf. On a professional level, Gary was a Green Bay Packers fan through all their up and down seasons, win or lose.

One of his greatest joys came from coaching youth sports – baseball, basketball and football. His all-time favorite team was the Rapid City Blazers, a traveling youth basketball team that started when Rory was in fourth grade and continued through his middle school years.

Another of Gary’s greatest joys was watching his children and grandchildren compete. He was their biggest fan at basketball , baseball, football and volleyball games as well as the steer roping and team roping rodeo events.

Gary was a loyal husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife, Jackie of Rapid City; three sons, Cole (Jamie) Higlin of Mandan, N.D., Rory (Anna) Rochlitz of Frederick, Colo. and Ryan Rochlitz of Minatare, Neb.; one sister, Rose (Art) Storlie of Bozeman; one brother, Don (Shirley) Berkey of Frankfort, Ill.; and four grandchildren, Micaela, Mackensi, Hannah and Hunter.  

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ruby Higlin; as well as one sister, Donna Kunka.

A private family service in Ariz. is pending. A Celebration of Life for family and friends in Rapid City is also pending but will most likely be in the spring or early summer. A Catholic mass for the special intentions of Gary Higlin was held at St. Michael’s Church in Hermosa on November 1, 2016 at 6 p.m.

Honorary pallbearers include his life time friends, Jim Gray, Jack Gannon, Andrew Morse and Wayne Emter; and his two brothers-in-law, John Northrop and Randy Northrop.

Rest in Peace, Gary, your suffering has ended. We will know you are with us each time we hear the whisper of the wind and feel the warmth of the sun on our faces.

Marsha (Wenz) Michelson of Glendive passed away in Bismark, N.D.

Funeral services are pending and will be announced in the coming days.