After nearly 66 years, Montana native, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, Harold P. Haugland, who went missing in action on December 2, 1950, during the Korean War, was identified and is being brought home for a full military burial. Harold was 22 years old at the time of his death.

Thanks to recent technological advancements in forensic science, the U.S. Department of Defense positively identified his remains, which were recovered in 2004, in North Korea. 

Nearly a lifetime after his death, Harold’s family learned November 2016 the mystery of his fate had been solved when they were notified of this positive identification. A public announcement followed, indicating that his remains would be returned to the family for a burial with full military honors.

Harold’s life began in Glendive. He was born on September 27, 1928, to Peter and Alma Haugland. Along with his four brothers and one sister, he spent most of his life residing near Hodges, Mont. in Dawson County. In 1945, the family moved to a ranch in the Springhill area of Gallatin County.

Growing up, Harold attended the Haugland School in Hodges and later attended Dawson County High School in Glendive, Montana.

Harold and his family were well known for their compassionate hearts and unrelenting work habits. His interests and passions included agriculture and anything mechanical in scope. Characteristically any endeavor he undertook, he accepted full responsibility and fully completed the task, chore or job with pride.

Harold’s military career began on January 1, 1949, with his enlistment in the U.S. Army. He received basic and artillery training at Fort Bliss, Texas, and was later reassigned to Korea from Fort Lewis, Wash. in the fall of 1950.

After serving just two months in Korea, Harold went missing in action, and his father Peter Haugland was notified of this status.

Harold was a decorated soldier, receiving a number of medals and citations, including:

• Distinguished Service Cross

• Purple Heart with one Bronze Oak Leaf

• Army Good Conduct Medal

• National Defense Service Medal

• Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars

• United Nations Service Medal

• Republic of Korea-Korean War Service Medal

• Republic of Korea-Presidential Unit Citation

• Gold Star Lapel Button

• Cold War Recognition Certificate

• Korean Medal of Military Merit 4th Class/Hwarang Cordon

At the time of his missing in action notification, Harold was survived by his father, Pete Haugland; step-mother, Sybil Thompson Haugland; his sister, Dorothy (James) Tannehill; brothers, Clinton (Margaret) Haugland, Ray Haugland, Robert Haugland, and Edwin Haugland.

His mother Alma, who passed away when he was nine years old, preceded Harold in death.

Today he is survived by one brother, Edwin Haugland; and three sisters-in law, Arlene (Bob) Haugland, Betty (Ed) Haugland, Margaret (Clinton) Haugland Blair. He is also survived by seven nieces and ten nephews and their families.

A memorial service to honor Harold’s life and military service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Grace Bible Church, located at 3625 S. 19th Street, Bozeman, Mont.  After the service, Harold will be laid to rest, with military honors at the Sunset Hills Cemetery, in Bozeman.

The family invites any who desire to honor Harold’s life and heroic military service to attend.

For those who desire, memorials may be made in his name to the American Legion or the VFW in Bozeman, or the Korean War Memorial.

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

After nearly 66 years, Montana native, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, Harold P. Haugland, who went missing in action on December 2, 1950, during the Korean War, was identified and is being brought home for a full military burial. Harold was 22 years old at the time of his death.

Thanks to recent technological advancements in forensic science, the U.S. Department of Defense positively identified his remains, which were recovered in 2004, in North Korea. 

Nearly a lifetime after his death, Harold’s family learned November 2016 the mystery of his fate had been solved when they were notified of this positive identification. A public announcement followed, indicating that his remains would be returned to the family for a burial with full military honors.

Harold’s life began in Glendive. He was born on September 27, 1928, to Peter and Alma Haugland. Along with his four brothers and one sister, he spent most of his life residing near Hodges, Mont. in Dawson County. In 1945, the family moved to a ranch in the Springhill area of Gallatin County.

Growing up, Harold attended the Haugland School in Hodges and later attended Dawson County High School in Glendive, Montana.

Harold and his family were well known for their compassionate hearts and unrelenting work habits. His interests and passions included agriculture and anything mechanical in scope. Characteristically any endeavor he undertook, he accepted full responsibility and fully completed the task, chore or job with pride.

Harold’s military career began on January 1, 1949, with his enlistment in the U.S. Army. He received basic and artillery training at Fort Bliss, Texas, and was later reassigned to Korea from Fort Lewis, Wash. in the fall of 1950.

After serving just two months in Korea, Harold went missing in action, and his father Peter Haugland was notified of this status.

Harold was a decorated soldier, receiving a number of medals and citations, including:

• Distinguished Service Cross

• Purple Heart with one Bronze Oak Leaf

• Army Good Conduct Medal

• National Defense Service Medal

• Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars

• United Nations Service Medal

• Republic of Korea-Korean War Service Medal

• Republic of Korea-Presidential Unit Citation

• Gold Star Lapel Button

• Cold War Recognition Certificate

• Korean Medal of Military Merit 4th Class/Hwarang Cordon

At the time of his missing in action notification, Harold was survived by his father, Pete Haugland; step-mother, Sybil Thompson Haugland; his sister, Dorothy (James) Tannehill; brothers, Clinton (Margaret) Haugland, Ray Haugland, Robert Haugland, and Edwin Haugland.

His mother Alma, who passed away when he was nine years old, preceded Harold in death.

Today he is survived by one brother, Edwin Haugland; and three sisters-in law, Arlene (Bob) Haugland, Betty (Ed) Haugland, Margaret (Clinton) Haugland Blair. He is also survived by seven nieces and ten nephews and their families.

A memorial service to honor Harold’s life and military service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Grace Bible Church, located at 3625 S. 19th Street, Bozeman, Mont.  After the service, Harold will be laid to rest, with military honors at the Sunset Hills Cemetery, in Bozeman.

The family invites any who desire to honor Harold’s life and heroic military service to attend.

For those who desire, memorials may be made in his name to the American Legion or the VFW in Bozeman, or the Korean War Memorial.

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

Ella Marie Hanson, age 86, of Glendive, passed away on June 9, 2017, at Glendive Medical Center Extended Care.

Ella was born on July 29, 1930, in Ray, N.D., to Lars and Eline (Amundson) Bakke. She was raised and educated in Wheelock and graduated from high school in 1949.

As the youngest of six, one brother and four sisters, Ella was part of a “hard working family” during the Depression years. In 1942, Ella lost her father Lars, when she was only 12 years old. As her siblings grew up and left home, and with the death of her father, Ella and her mother, worked hard to make ends meet.

When growing up, there were no telephones and Ella had to walk to the grocery store and carry the groceries home. Neighbors would knock on the door and ask for help. Ella learned at a young age, by watching her mother, to be a willing helper. She also would go door to door to see if anyone needed any help. At this time, she developed her strong faith in God and her love of spiritual music. She loved spending hours listening to her mother sing hymns and read from the Bible.

Although the town was small, the education was good and Ella enjoyed school and participating in sports. She was very fast and loved playing half-court basketball. She often stole the ball from an opponent, dribbled down the court, stopped and would sink a “2-handed Granny Ball” to score.

In 1949, Ella graduated from Wheelock High School with a class of six. Following graduation, she worked as a CNA at the hospital in Williston. Later she attended college at NDSCS in Wahpeton, N.D. She graduated in 1952, as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was immediately hired at the hospital in Wolf Point, Mont., and took the train to begin working there.

While working in Wolf Point, she met a young farmer by the name of Marbie Hanson and they began dating. Ella and Marbie got married on October 25, 1953, and resided on the farm 22 miles north of Wolf Point, in the Volt community. In September of 1954, Marbie and Ella welcomed their only child, Marlin into their lives.

As a child growing up, Ella had been working around livestock with her parents, and she adapted quickly to working along-side her husband with day-to-day farm/ranch duties. Ella grew to love rural life in Montana. Cattle, chickens and cats became a large part of Ella’s life through the years. She especially loved springtime, with newborn calves, kittens, and young hen pullets occupying her time. Native plants on the prairie, like sweet peas, crocuses and blue bells were a treasured memory for Ella, brightening her days.

Ella kept busy cooking meals for her family and hired hands, mending clothes, caring for her husband and son, and being kind to others. Ella was an excellent cook and was always looking for new recipes to try. She enjoyed baking, especially banana bread, and her baked goods were always a favorite treat. She loved music and went to dances with Marbie, to dance and listen to polkas and waltzes. Ella was always there for her husband and son by being a loving and attentive wife and mother.

Ella had a strong demeanor and never minced words, often telling others the way it was in relatively few words. Ella had a twinkle in her eyes and made many happy memories for her family and friends. Ella received great pleasure from sharing time with other ladies from the rural Volt community. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage and loved to cook Norsk meals, even lutefisk! She would speak Norwegian occasionally and taught her son how to say a few words and some table prayers.

Ella went many years before finally getting a driver license in 1963. A whole new world opened up to her. She could now take hot meals to the men working in the fields, visit neighbors, go shopping and stay busy taking people places and helping others in any way she could. She returned to work at the hospital, when times were tough on the farm, because she could drive herself to work. Always willing to help, Ella worked tirelessly to make the life of her family happy and productive.

Ella’s life was drastically changed in 1973, with the unexpected death of her husband Marbie, at only 42 years of age. She stayed on the farm a few more years in the Volt community, before moving into Wolf Point in 1976. Ella resided at her home there becoming very involved in church activities and enjoying family and friends until 2006, when she moved to Dickinson, after a battle with breast cancer, to be closer to her son and daughter-in-law, and their family. On the move again in 2009, Ella followed her son to Glendive, and settled into a new senior living facility called Makoshika Estates. At each move, Ella developed many new and strong friendships that she cherished immensely. Health issues forced Ella to move into Glendive Medical Center Extended Care in 2014, where she resided until her death.

Ella was preceded in death by her husband, Marbie; by her parents, Lars and Eline; sisters: Helen, Olga, Inga and Lilly; brother: Arnold; nieces: Kirsten and Elaine Kay; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is survived by her son, Marlin (Laurel) Hanson of Dickinson; her five grandchildren, Vondra Iverson of Fargo, VaNessa (Tambouzi) Green of Ft. Drum, N.Y., Scott (Rachel) Hanson of West Fargo, Brent (Tina) Hanson of Dickinson and Jeffery (Stephanie) Hanson of Fargo; her six great-grandchildren, MacKenzie, Brantyn (Bubba), Esequiel, Noelle, Avery, and Autumn, with another granddaughter due in October; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. 

A visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, June 16 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at the First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Doug Hendrickson, age 74, of Glendive, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive. 

Services are pending and will be announced when completed. A full obituary will follow. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted  with the arrangements.

Gwendolyn Mae Lorenz, age 96, of Beach, N.D., passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Wibaux County Nursing Home in Wibaux. 

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Silha Funeral Home in Beach. A Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Beach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Dan Berg officiating. Rite of Committal will follow services at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Beach has been entrusted with arrangements.

Marjorie E. Twedt, age 85, of Intake, Mont., passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017  at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Glendive with Pastor Howard Schreibeis officiating. Interment will be held in Dawson County Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Marjorie was born on February 12, 1932 on the family homestead at Intake, to parents Clay and Mary (Moore) Keysor. She was raised and educated in the Country School at South Valley, north of Intake. The family moved to a different ranch at 13 Mile Creek. Marjorie met Warner Twedt and the two were married on July 11, 1951 in Savage. To this union three daughters were born: Alice, Verna and Vi. Marjorie helped Warner with their ranch and raised their children. The couple was named the Dawson County Farmer/ Rancher of the year in 1995.

Marjorie enjoyed going to rodeos, visiting neighbors and having her neighbors stop by her house to drink coffee and visit, playing cards, gardening, attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and family get-togethers.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; grandson, Steve Berry; and brother, Bill Keysor.

She is survived by her daughters, Alice (Keith) Moss of Belgrade, Verna (Jim) Baisch of Glendive, and Vi Berry of Glendive; grandchildren, Troy (Jessica) Lenneman of Bozeman, Amanda (Pat) Sportsman of Glendive, and Jimmy (Sybil) Baisch of Yuma, Ariz.; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Francis Volbrecht and Lyle Keysor, both of Sidney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

When Ruby Stanley was 17 she was told she would be lucky to live to see her 25th birthday by the doctor at the TB hospital (Galen). True to her nature she proceeded to prove that doctor wrong, outliving his prognosis by 72 years, surviving breast cancer when she was 60 years old, and dying on June 10, 2017 just 8 days before her 97th birthday in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Grandma was the rock of her family. She was born in Glendive on June 18, 1920 and grew up on a farm outside of Bloomfield with her 8 siblings. At the age of 17 she developed TB and spent 9 months in the Galen hospital. She returned to Glendive where she met and married Harold Stanley on May 1, 1941. They had 3 children before moving to Billings in 1951. Ruby and Harold were married for 52 years until his death in 1993. She was an active member of the Billings Bible Church where she taught Sunday school, was the librarian, and played the piano and organ.

Her love for her Savior and her family was apparent to all who met her. Grandma was an active member of the Gideon’s. Her home was open to everyone and lovingly referred to as the “Stanley Hotel” by friends and family.  She and her husband Harold supported many missionaries, including Dave Greiman, who was like a son to her.

She is survived by her daughter, Chloe Propp; grandchildren, Randy Propp, Richard Propp, Rebecca (Arturo) Echeverri, David (Alexis) Hedrick, Heide (Matthew) Cole and Roberta (David) Deierling; great-grandchildren, Aaron (Mellissa) Propp, Alyssa Propp, Spencer Propp, Connor and Cooper Cole and Aiden and Jude Hedrick; and great-great-grandchildren, Zoe and Nora Propp and Jovante and Jeremiah Pena.    She is also survived by her siblings Gladys Kauffman, Eunice Field and Keith Mullet.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; son, Kenneth; daughter, Kathleen; and siblings, Lillian Davis, Jesse Evans, Margaret Bidwell, Lucille Holderman and James Mullet.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 22 at Smith’s Funeral Home at 925 South 27th St. at 7 p.m. Services will be at Big Sky Bible Church 383 E. Alkali Creek Road in Billings at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 23. Burial will take place at Red Top Mennonite Church near Bloomfield on Saturday June 24 at 1 p.m.  

Memorials can be made to Gideon’s International or a charity of your choice. Gram will be missed. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting smithfuneralchapels.com.

Dennis Getz of Glendive passed away at his Wibaux ranch June 6, 2017.  

Dennis was born February 23, 1951 in Baker to Kenneth Earl Getz and Dorothy Elaine Steiber Getz. He spent his childhood years exploring the hills, gullies and caves of Makoshika with his brothers, Dale and Brian. Dennis attended Glendive schools graduating from Dawson County High School in 1969. After high school, he continued his education at Brigham Young University where he graduated with honors in 1974 with a degree in sociology.

Dennis worked hard his whole life starting out as a paper boy for the Billings Gazette. During high school, he worked as a technician for KXGN Radio and TV. Dennis worked his way through college by working at Heaps of Pizza in Provo, Utah during the school year and on railroad crews during the summer. After graduating from BYU, he worked as a meat cutter for Safeway and as a project director for ACTION for Eastern Montana. He then went to work for Burlington Northern Railroad where he worked for over three decades, retiring in 2011. While working on the railroad Dennis also had other ventures. He started a successful bicycle business in Glendive called Breakaway Bikes, and became a rancher, where his lifelong love of horses flourished.

Dennis was a friend to everyone.  Dennis’ skills of careful listening, of easy, non-judgmental conversation, and a quick sense of humor were appreciated by all he met. Everywhere he went, Dennis treated all with the same deference, the same thoughtfulness, the same kindness. Dennis was a welcomed friend no matter where he went, even a sought-after friend, because of his good nature, his easy, casual manner, and his respect for his fellow men. This respect guided him as he served with kindness, compassion, and honor in the Montana State Legislature.

He is survived by his mother, Dorothy, of Glendive; his siblings including, his sister, Melissa (Jay) Berg of Glendive; his brother, Brian (Lori) Getz of Avila Beach, Calif.; and brother, Dale (Dawn) Getz of Billings. He was admired and deeply loved by many nieces and nephews who were and will continue to be inspired by their Uncle Dennis’ music, wit, sensitivity, kindness and goodness.

He will be greatly missed.

Doug Hendrickson, 74, of Glendive, passed away at Glendive Medical Center on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. 

Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A vigil service will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. 

Doug was born on April 13, 1943 in Mandan, N.D. to parents Roy and Mae (Olson) Hendrickson. He was raised and educated in Mandan, graduating from Mandan High School with the Class of 1961. He was raised on and worked the family farm for many years. Doug married Renee Sautner on September 7, 1968; to this marriage two children (Leslie and Tammy) were born. Renee passed away in 1979. He took a job with the railroad in Mandan, and those train tracks eventually led him to Glendive. After his time at the railroad, he took a job as the mechanic for UPS in 1983. Doug then married Sherry on May 18, 1985, and the two have been inseparable ever since. To this union two kids became eight. After his retirement from UPS in 2013, Doug kept doing the things he loved: fixing and restoring things, spending time with his family, and making people laugh. Doug and Sherry just celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary.

Doug loved music and could play multiple instruments. He enjoyed doing puzzles (crossword and jigsaw), NASCAR, and auctions. He was faithful to the Cum Christo movement since 1985 and loved reading scripture with his good friends Dick Sadorf and Rod Robson. He was an avid restorer of old toys and peddle tractors, completing a number of projects with his good friend Ron Granmoe. He was a self-taught mechanic, and knew vehicles inside and out. Before and after his retirement, Doug didn’t miss any of his kids’ or grandkids’ events. When he was your friend, he was a true friend. He was a man of great faith and full of love. He was a man among men.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Derald; first wife, Renee; his mother-in-law, Joyce; son-in-law, Donny; and grandson, Dalton.

Doug is survived by his wife, Sherry of Glendive; his children, Lori Herbaugh of Glendive, Joy Ulrich (fiancé Dave) of Glendive, Leslie (Kent) Stein of Apple Valley, Minn., Scott (Heather) Ulrich of Lake Dallas, Texas, Tammy Reed of Glendive, Jenny (Gary) Koering of Fort Ripley, Minn., Shannon (Jerry) Hughes of Sidney, Ryan Ulrich of Glendive, and Jason (Tawnee) Sasse of Glendive; 24 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

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

Elda “Rina” Casey, 90, of Glendive, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 in Glendive.

Per Rina’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Reverend Avis Anderson officiating. Silha Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Rina was born March 16, 1927 in Monfalcone, Italy, a small village near Trieste to Giuseppe and Pasqua Visintin. She was the second of three children. Her older sister Carmella and younger brother Carlo preceded her in death.

After World War II, during the American occupation of Italy, she met and fell in love with an American soldier, James “Jack” Lloyd Casey. They were married in Italy. After the War, she came to America on a troop ship of soldiers and war brides.

For years they lived in several locations throughout the country from Tennessee to Chicago, Spokane and several towns in Montana. After they were divorced in 1959, Rina settled in Glendive with their three young children. Many will remember her from the twenty-five years she worked at the Jordan Hotel in the coffee shop and the Blue Room.

Rina was always informed about politics. Her strong desire to be able to cast a vote inspired her to complete the naturalization process. In 1980, with her children and grandchildren at her side, she took her oath of citizenship.

Rina loved crafting and gardening, but more than anything, she loved her family. She was a devoted mother not only to her children and grandchildren, but also to their friends. She loved to cook and in true Italian tradition, everyone was welcome at her table.

Rina always had a large circle of friends and will be remembered for her infectious laughter, playful teasing, and true love of life.

She is survived by her daughter Julie and her husband John Gormont of Glendive; her daughter Dixie and her husband Larry Hart of Livingston; and her son John Casey and his wife Kimm of Veneta, Ore.; her grandson Joshua Casey and his wife Maria, and their children, Mariah, Isaiah, Isaac, Patrick and Maria of Jamestown, N.D.; and her grandson Jason Hurning and his children Devon and Tyler of Livingston.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that you cook a big meal, surround yourself with family and friends, and raise a glass in her memory.

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

A memorial service for Len Abbott Fuqua will be held at the LDS church in Glendive on Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. Anyone who knew Len, knows they are welcome.

Geraldine “Geri” Reiner, age 87, passed away with family by her side, on Tuesday June 13, 2017 at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman. She resided in Three Forks with her daughter.

She was born in Glendive to Theodore and Ruth (Ward) Keeland and was the fifth youngest of six children.

She married Carl Reiner on April 19,1949. They resided in Glendive until his passing.

Geri had a great love of family and life. She loved to bowl, do arts and crafts, sew and bake. She loved to go fishing with her kids and grandkids. She had a wonderful sense of humor.

When her husband Carl passed away, she moved to Three Forks on the Sappington Ranch with her brother Tom. She lived there for 20 years until his death at which time she moved into Three Forks.

She had a great love for her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.They put a big twinkle in her eyes and a smile on her face.

She has nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Reiner; her parents; one sister; four brothers; a daughter-in-law; and a son-in-law.

She is survived by her daughter, Jacque (Greg) Fior of Three Forks; son, Michael Reiner of Helena; and daughter, Deb Rice of Three Forks; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be forever missed and loved.

She was cremated per her request by K&L Mortuary of Three Forks. Graveside services are pending in Glendive. Further information on the service will be given at a later date.

Bradley Scott Kinsey was born in Glendive on May 9, 1981. He passed away on June 4, 2017, in Missoula.

Brad was the son of Michelle (Dufner) Kinsey and the late Tim Kinsey and an older brother to Jason.  

Brad grew up in Glendive, enjoying fishing and hunting with his dad.  He also spent many hours agate hunting on the Yellowstone River with his mom and extended family. He was a 1999 graduate of DCHS and attended the University of Montana. He achieved a journeyman’s pipefitters license while working for Fire Protection Services.  

Brad was a gifted artist and with great pleasure and pride gave his sketches to those closest to him.  

He married Danelle Torell in 2010. Immediately he became a step-father to son Roeper and later welcomed daughter Aurora into the family. Being a father brought him tremendous joy and these were some of the happiest times in his life. He and Danelle later separated. 

Brad is preceded in death by his father, Tim Kinsey; and his grandfathers, Leroy Dufner and Howard Kinsey.  

He is survived by his children, Roeper, Aurora and Jazen; his brother, Jason (LesLee) Kinsey; and nephews, Beckham, Breyer and Baize of Wibaux; his mother, Michelle (Dufner) Kinsey and Randy Wilke of Helena; grandmothers, Ann Dufner and Joyce Kinsey of Glendive; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews of the Kinsey, Dufner and Reynolds families.  

You may send condolences to Jason in Wibaux and to Michelle Kinsey in Helena.  Charitable donations may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 555 Fuller Ave., Ste. 3, Helena, MT, 59601, or a charity of your choice. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Robert “Bob” Brenner, age 74, of Glendive, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home in Glendive. 

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on  Friday, June 23, 2017 at Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Glendive with Reverend Avis Anderson officiating. Interment with military honors will be held in Dawson County Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Bob was born in Glendive on March 12, 1943 to parents Martin Charles “Bun” and Mary Lou (Whistler) Brenner. He was raised and educated in Glendive, and graduated from Dawson County High School with the class of 1961. On January 27, 1964, Bob enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served for 4 years, before being honorably discharged in San Francisco, Calif. in 1968. He was married in 1970 to Joan Mooer and to this union one child was born, Brenda. This marriage later ended in divorce. 

Bob had worked for the Rose Theatre and KXGN TV and radio, before entering into his career at TAB Electronics, working as an electronics technician. Bob owned and worked for TAB electronics until the time of his death.

Bob was always getting together with family and friends. He loved trips to Wibaux for a cold beer at the brewery and dinner at the Gem or the Shamrock. He was known to drive through 5 counties to a Plevna Pancake Supper. In his early years, he had a passion for Lionel trains and had one of the nicest collections in the state of Montana. His passion for watching trains remained for his entire life. He spent countless hours irrigating, building and working on the dam on his property with his favorite neighbor “Chuckles.” Bob loved animals of all kinds. His “dog parties” were legendary. He loved boating and helping his dad work on the 1956 Lonestar.

Bob had a wonderful sense of dry humor and a quick wit. His passion for the color green resulted in many great stories and torture for his “much older sister” Carol, “The Green Queen.” Bob had an unbelievable memory and uncanny ability to recall every last detail to each memory. He was gracious to all that crossed his path. He was an electrical “genius.” Bob was a gregarious man who enjoyed the company of all around him. 

Bob had a huge passion and enjoyed 50 years of dedication to Glendive and surrounding areas of Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota with his work as owner of TAB Electronics in communication services.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Charles “Bun” and Mary Lou; his nephew, Matthew Ryan Brenner; and his aunt and uncle, Susan and Duane Erickson.

Bob is survived by his daughter Brenda Wolfe of Redlands, Calif.; his siblings Carol (Bill) Winchell of Billings,  Bill (Joanne) Brenner of Sidney, and Deb Brenner of Billings; nephews Mike (Roz) Winchell and family and Scott (Dana) and family all of Billings; cousins Mark (Darla) Erickson of Glendive, Scott (Dawn) Erickson of Lakeland, Fla, and Todd (Tammy) Erickson of Glendive. Bob is also survived by his longtime friend and soul mate Marilyn Kutzler, as well as all the dedicated and wonderful past and present employees of TAB Electronics including Marilyn, Peggy Hansen, Greg Stroh, and Judy Schmitt.

Bob fondly enjoyed all of his conversations with his daughter who he affectionately called “Squirrel Girl.”

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

There will be a wake service to celebrate the life of Sharon K. Micklewright on July 1st, 2017. This will be for all her family & friends that couldn’t make it to Kallispell last year. It will just be a gathering at the park for everyone to visit & reminisce.

Bonita ‘Bonnie’ Garoutte Breitbach, age 74, of Miles City, formerly of Circle, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at her home in Miles City. 

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

On Monday, June 19, 2017, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Arleigh “Bunny” Meek Jr., age 95, of Wibaux went home to be with the Lord. 

Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017 with a vigil at 7 p.m. at the Silha Funeral Home in Wibaux. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wibaux with Father Xavier Arimboor officiating. Rite of Committal will follow services at the Wibaux Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Wibaux has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Delma Franklin, age 88, of Jamestown, N.D., formerly of Glendive, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at her home in Jamestown surrounded by her family. 

A graveside service will take place on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Dawson County Cemetery with her son Reverend Dennis Franklin officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the local arrangements.

Glendive resident, Anne Hull passed away on July 3rd, 2017. 

Anne was born in 1937 in Surrey, England, where she spent her early years. The daughter of William and Ellen, Anne went to school in Morden and Wimbledon, England where she met her future husband, Paul, in high school. They married in 1958. 

Anne is survived by her husband, seven children and twelve grandchildren.

In 1963, Anne and the Hull family moved from England to Malta. She and her family lived on the historic island until 1969, when the family moved to Iowa in the United States. Anne, Paul and their children lived in Iowa, then Colo., and eventually settled in Glendive. 

Anne loved Glendive and found true joy through her work with Action for Eastern Montana (as attested by the large number of thank you cards and invitations she received during and after her work with Action.) Anne lit up when she spoke of “her kids” and felt her work as a mentor and advocate for youth in Eastern Montana was a true calling. She took special pleasure in her time with Native American youth in Lame Deer and neighboring communities.

For several years, Anne attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive where she served as a liturgist until her health began to fail. Anne was affected by Alzheimer’s and her health deteriorated quite suddenly and quickly. 

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

Dianne Johnson, 74, of Williston, passed away, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at her Williston residence.  

Her funeral arrangements are with Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston.  Friends may sign the on-line register and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com.

Her memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel, Williston, N.D.  Pastor Steve Anderson officiated. Friends may sign the on-line register and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com

Dianne Jeanette Johnson was born on November 3, 1942 to Emmett and H. Barbara (Rittle) Young in Glendive. She attended grade school in Glendive and Savage and graduated in 1961 from Sidney High School in Sidney.

On June 8, 1961 she was united in marriage to Joel E. Johnson, Sr., in Reno, Nev. They were married 55 years at the time of Joel’s death in August 2014. Dianne and Joel had two children, a daughter, Jodi McPherson Shaide and a son, Joel E. Johnson, Jr.

Dianne and Joel lived at eight different places during the time they served in the U.S. Navy. She was a strong devoted military wife, always working outside of the home and keeping the home fires burning. She worked as a cashier for several grocery stores, retail stores and at the time of her death she had worked for WalMart in Williston for more than 20 years. Dianne loved working with the public and everyone knew the lady with the tattoo on her ear in jewelry at WalMart. She was definitely one of a kind and had a great gift for interacting with people with a laugh everyone will remember. 

Dianne enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren including watching two of her granddaughter’s hockey games in Williston, teaching how to make family holiday candies and taking her youngest granddaughter shopping. For a time, Dianne found a love of oil painting and always talked about getting back into when she retired. She also loved her pets, plants, flowers and iced tea. 

Dianne died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at her home in Williston and is survived by two children, a daughter, Jodi (Mike) McPherson Shaide of Fairview; a son, Joel (Tammy) E. Johnson, Jr. of Williston; seven grandchildren, Megan (Josey) Milbradt of Bismarck, Adam (KaCee) McPherson of Savage, Alex (Carly) McPherson of Glendive, Zachary McPherson of Savage, Grace McPherson of Fairview, Kendel Johnson of Williston, and Mattie Johnson of Williston; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, John (Pam) Young of Clyde Park, Mont.; a sister, Chris Brookman of Bainville, Mont.; a brother in law, Terry Johnson of Lake Forrest, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and a brother, Tom Young.