Tianna Dawn Engle, age 11, of Glendive passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in Glendive. 

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Glendive with Pastor Ruth McKenzie officiating. Interment will be in Dawson Memorial Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Tianna was born on June 28, 2006 in Miles City to parents Dan and Dawn (Vincent) Engle. She was raised and educated in Glendive, and had just completed fourth grade. She was very excited to begin fifth grade this year. Tianna was active in many extracurricular activities. She earned a purple trim belt in Tae Kwon Do, and has now received distinction as an honorary junior black belt. She was a member of the Wet Devils Swim Team, Awana and 4-H. She liked to sew and do crafts, was an excellent artist who loved to draw, and was very fashionable. She would mix and match clothes to make her own style. She had a great appreciation for music; her favorite artists were TobyMac and MercyMe.

Tianna loved being a big sister to Tori, especially playing My Little Pony and Pet Shops with her. Tianna also adored being an aunt. She loved all animals, dogs in particular, and dreamed of owning a doggie hotel when she grew up. She was already practicing with her own dog, Bella.

Tianna was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother Sherry Phaff; her maternal grandfather Dale Vincent;  her great-grandparents Verlin “Red” and Charolette Vincent, Fred and Joyce Phaff, and great-grandfather Donnie Jones; and her Uncle Morne Eksteen.

Tianna is survived by her parents Dan and Dawn Engle of Glendive; her sister and best friend Tori Engle; her brother Lonnie (Brett) Smith of Glendive; her nephew Kayson Smith; her niece Kaizley Smith; her maternal grandmother Donna Jones of Greeley, Colo.; her paternal grandparents Warren and Lianne Engle of Glendive; her maternal great-grandmother Joyce Jones of Fort Peck, Mont.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and  classmates. She will be especially missed by Bella.

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

Maralou “Babe” May Kadrmas, age 72, of Circle passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the McCone County Health Center in Circle.  

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the First Lutheran Church in Circle. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the First Lutheran Church in Circle with Reverend Clarice Beery officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Circle. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Babe was born on October 1, 1944 to Gilbert and Marie (Hofland) Gilbertson in Wolf Point. She was raised and educated in Circle graduating from Circle High School with the Class of 1963. Babe was united in marriage to Laudie Kadrmas on October 22, 1965 in Circle, and to this union four children were born. Babe stayed home for several years raising her family before she started working. She had several jobs during her life including the Tastee Freeze, Kay’s Diner, McCone County Courthouse, Schmidts Super Value, Runnings, Albertsons and lastly CCM in Circle, where she worked until her health declined.

Babe enjoyed watching Professional Bull Riding on TV, staying active on Facebook and playing the occasional keno machine when she was given the chance.  She loved anything to do with her grandchildren and her family. Babe loved working, it gave her a chance to keep up on the local happenings and she was able to socialize with anyone that came into the store.

Babe was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Laudie and an infant brother.

She is survived by her children, Shannon (Stacy) Kadrmas of Glendive and their children, Zachary, Dillon and Caleb, Michael (Brenda) Kadrmas of Havre and their children, Julie and Erin, Bradley (Amy) Kadrmas of Dillon and their children, Isabella and Daniel, Dawn (Sean) Lane of Helena and their children, Havana and Evan; one brother, Harold (Shirley) Gilbertson of Miles City; one sister, Marlene (Jack) Limesand of Circle and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Leith D. Wimmer, age 82, of Glasgow, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at the Eastern Montana Veteran’s Home in Glendive. 

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Glasgow Evangelical Church with Pastor Seth Runner officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Denny D. Minder passed away August 1, 2017, in Forsyth. 

Denny was born July 14, 1936 to Thelma and John Minder in Sisseton, S.D. 

He graduated from high school in 1954, from McMinnville High School. Denny was a US Army veteran, having been honorably discharged on February 28, 1958. Denny married Norma. To this marriage was born daughters, Kim and Dana, and son, Rick. They later divorced. On June 17, 1978, he married Dorothy.

Denny started work on the Milwaukee Railroad, in Harlowton. After the Milwaukee closed, he transferred to BNSF in Glendive, where he retired in 2001. 

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Kim Kolander and Dana Rivera; step sons, Joe, Carl and Cal Wester; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Rick. 

Denny’s family and friends are all Honorary Pallbearers.

A funeral service will be held Monday, August 14, at 11 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.

Neale David Sikveland, age 65, of Fallon passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017  in Billings. 

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Evangelical Church of North America in Circle with Pastor Bruce Inion officiating. Interment with military honors will be held in Riverview Cemetery in Circle. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Neale was born on August 1, 1951 in Everett, Wash. to Neale and Jessie (Garrison) Sikveland. He was the oldest son of their five children. He was raised and educated in Circle, and graduated with the class of 1969. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. In the Army he went through aviation training, and after completion he served in Vietnam from 1970-1972. He accumulated over 1,310 hours of combat assault time in helicopters.  He flew in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. He was awarded numerous medals for his service. He was honorably discharged in 1972, then joined the National Guard for several years. After returning home Neale went to work for Shennum Construction. He then started working for Western Area Power. Neale was highly respected at work as a lineman and electrician. He retired in 1998 and resided in Fallon until the time of his passing.

Neale was preceded in death by his father; his brother Doug; and his son William.

Neale is survived by his children Thea Sikveland  and Michael Sikveland of Billings; his mother Jessie; his brothers Nils (Barb) Sikveland of Richey, Ned (Debbie) Sikveland of Circle and Randy Sikveland of Glendive; his grandchildren Randall Sikveland, Josh Stevens, Tharin Sikveland and Creed Sikveland; and his very good friend and children’s mother Clara Jo.

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

Jeffrey Robert Seborg, 54 of Billings, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2017, with the ones he loved the most by his side.  

Jeff was born on June 27, 1963 in Glendive to Dwayne and Myrna Seborg. He grew up in Glendive and was a graduate of the Class of ’81.  Jeff moved to Billings and attended EMC for a brief time before entering the workforce. He had many jobs over the years, including working in the oil field, and various sales positions. Most recently, he was selling insurance at Farmers Union Insurance in Laurel.  

Jeff had a passion for the great outdoors. Hunting and fishing made him a very happy man! Each year, family and friends would gather at Elk Camp in the Missouri River Breaks. (No Girls Allowed.)  He had dreams of building a cabin there.  These trips were the highlight of his year even though he struck out and never tagged a bull elk with his bow.  

Throughout his life, Jeff was an avid sports fan and followed the Dallas Cowboys and Jeff Gordon. Although Jeff was always a smaller guy, he loved to eat! He grew up on his mother’s cooking and always looked forward to a Chocolate Angel Food cake on his birthday, a special treat made from scratch by his one-and-only daughter, Kaitlin. He was a great dad to his little girl and she was his life. 

Jeff had a true heart of gold, a generous man with a tender heart for helping others in need. He had a true respect for Veterans and loved acknowledging any and all vets for their dedication to our country. Something as little as a handshake or buying a meal for a veteran would make him very happy.

Jeff is survived by his only child Kaitlin and her husband Austin Nickisch of Billings; best friend and partner Stephanie Pinch and her daughter Josie of Billings; and brother Doug Seborg, his wife Cara and their children Dane, Brittani, Brody, Jordan and Cole of Glendive. While there are other people near and dear to Jeff that aren’t listed, just know we love you all and know you loved being able to call Jeff uncle, cousin, nephew and friend.  

He was preceded in death by his parents Dwayne and Myrna; aunt Boni Dame, who he loved dearly; as well as SO MANY other special family members, friends, and beloved pets that will keep him company in heaven! 

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.   

Michelotti-Sawyers is assisting with arrangements. Remembrances may be shared online at www.michelottisawyers.com.

Elizabeth “Bette” Stockert, age 88, formerly of Scranton, N.D., died Saturday afternoon, August 12, 2017, at the Wibaux County Nursing Home in Wibaux. 

Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home in Mandan, N.D. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2017 at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery in Mandan with Deacon Bob Wingenbach officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Bette was born June 18, 1929, in Morton County, the eighth of ten children to Philip and Magtelena Thomas of Solen, N.D. Raised and educated on the family farm until she finished the eighth grade, Bette then moved to Mandan, N.D. and lived and worked with a local family there while she attended high school. Following Bette’s graduation from Mandan Public High School, she married Arthur Stockert of Solen on June 23, 1947 in Morton County, N.D.

Bette and Art lived in Solen for a time before moving to Gascoyne, N.D. and then into Scranton, N.D., where they made their permanent home and raised three children, daughters Linda and Sandy, and son, Duane. When the children were all of school age, Bette began working as an assistant cook at Scranton Public School. After several years as a cook, Bette took a position as a teller in the Scranton branch of 1st National Bank, where she worked until her retirement in the early 90’s.  

Bette’s priorities were her home and her children, and she was the biggest supporter of her son and daughters as they grew up and throughout their adult lives. As the family grew with grandchildren, Bette took pleasure in following all her grandchildren’s activities and interests. She had a special relationship with her oldest grandson, Jason. 

She was a marvelous cook, and an accomplished seamstress, sewing many of her daughters’ school clothes.  Bette enjoyed gardening, crocheting, reading and walking. Bette was involved in Scranton’s Sacred Heart Parish Circle and the American Legion Auxiliary. Whatever tasks or jobs Bette took on, she took pride in doing them well.  

In 2000, Bette was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.  She moved to Glendive into Grandview Retirement Home where she resided for several years. Bette enjoyed her time at Grandview, but as the Alzheimer’s progressed, she became a resident at nursing homes in Glendive,  Bowman, N.D., spending her final years at the Wibaux County Nursing Home in Wibaux.

Bette was preceded in death by her parents; eight of her brothers and sisters; and her husband, Art in 1998.

Bette is survived by her daughters, Linda (Gary) Andersen of Bowman, N.D., Sandra (Lance) Silha of Glendive, and Duane Stockert of Minot, N.D.; seven grandchildren, Jason Andersen of Bowman, N.D., Greg (Amy) Andersen of Killdeer, N.D., Ryan (Mattie) Andersen of St. Paul, Minn., Brent (Heather) Silha of Glendive, Blake (Tara) Silha of Belgrade, Ashley (Chris) Price of Beaumont, Texas, Kelly (Brandon) Dickinson of Minot, N.D.;  twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and one brother, Richard (Marcy) Thomas of Spokane, Wash.

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

Terence “Terry” Scott Colbrese, 59, of Glasgow passed away August 13, 2017 in Glasgow.

Family received friends on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. His funeral service will be Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 12 p.m. at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Glasgow. Inurnment will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. 

The family asks that memorials be left in Terry’s name to (City of Glasgow- Memo: swimming pool) or a community club in his honor.

Adeline (Buller) Ost, age 88, of Glendive passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care in Glendive. 

Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A funeral service will be held at  10 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Reverend Avis Anderson officiating. Interment will be held in Dawson County Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Adeline was born on March 30, 1929. At the time of her birth, her family lived on a small farm about 3 3/4 miles from the Red Top School and church in the Bloomfield area. Her parents were Chris and Lena (Schmidt) Buller.

Adeline attended a country school for her 8 years of education. In her youth, she accepted Christ and was baptized and helped in the church.

At the age of 17 she moved to Glendive with her parents and helped them until the time of their deaths. Adeline made her home in Glendive and lived there until her death.

She did housecleaning, cleaned motels and was a nurse’s aide in the N.P. Hospital and also in the Glendive Community Nursing Home.

She was a life member of the Frontier Gateway Museum and also served on the museum board of trustees.

On June 10, 1967 she married William Ost. They were married for four years.

Her husband, parents, grandparents, three sisters, and seven brothers preceded her in death.

Left to mourn her passing are her sisters-in-law Sara Buller of Breman, Ind., Helen Buller of Newton, Kan., and Ruth Buller of Great Falls; and numerous other relatives, friends, neighbors, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

Memorials in Adeline’s name are suggested be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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

Elaine Roos, age 106, of Miles City, formerly of Terry, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at her home in Miles City.

On May 9, 1911, Elaine was born in Glendive to Patrick and Jane McGovern, the oldest of six girls and one boy. At one-month old, her Dad took Mother and baby home in a lumber wagon to the homestead tarpaper shack, 14 by 18 feet, 25 miles west of Glendive. The trip from Glendive took two long days.

Water used for drinking and cooking had to be packed to the house by bucket from a spring in the canyon down by the barn. Also, there was a large cistern on the back porch to collect rainwater. She remembers her Dad hauling wet snow in the spring of the year to help fill the cistern.

The root cellar kept potatoes over until spring and other perishables were also stored there. Elaine walked to school about two miles from home. The school was the social center of the community. School was in session 6 or 7 months of the year (depending on funds), except first and second grades went 3 months in the summer.

Elaine graduated from Dawson County High School 87 years ago. She attended Teachers’ College in Dillon for a year and then taught 4 years in the Union community. After 3 years of courtship, Elaine married Joe Roos on May 23, 1936, followed by a big wedding dance at Union Hall.

They rented a farm near Roos’ and then moved to the Roos homestead in 1941 after Joe’s father’s death. They farmed and ranched there until 1976 when they moved to their home in Terry. Elaine moved to the Eagles’ Manor in July of 2012.

Elaine was very active in the Catholic Church, had a strong faith, and volunteered 41 years of continuous service there, some of which included washing alter cloths until they sparkled. She spent numerous hours at the Prairie County Museum and was a 4-H leader for several years.

Between family gatherings, church functions, community center activities and dancing, Elaine had little loafing time. She preferred it that way—no boredom for her. She crocheted doilies for family and friends.

Her husband; parents; one brother, Gerald; and three sisters, Lucile, Grace and Ruth, preceded Elaine in death. 

She is survived by two daughters and one son: Delores (Chris) and their four children: Delite (Darren) Dukart, Clark Cameron, Twila (Craig) Lunde and Connie Cameron; Patricia (Francis) Dobrowski in Reno and their two children: Michael (Pam) and Teresa (Rick) Connell and John (JoAnne) and sons Mark (Gina) and Todd.

She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren: Dani (Tim) Hudson, Tate, Tel and Annika Lunde, Matthew and Andrew Dobrowski, and Nathan and Riley Connell and one great-great-grandson, Coy Hudson. Also, sisters Helen Granmoe and Mary Slagsvold survive.

A Rosary and Vigil Service was held on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 6 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.  

Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Terry. Burial following immediately at the family plot in the Prairie County Cemetery. Lunch will follow in the Parish Hall basement.            

Should friends desire, memorials might be made to Prairie Community Hospital Foundation Endowment Fund, 409 Bowen Street or PO Box 66, Terry, MT  59349 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Ervin B. Follmer, 81, of Billings, formerly of Glendive, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 18, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings. 

Ervin’s funeral service will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Break Forth Bible Church in Dickinson with Pastor Gary Ostlund. Interment will follow at the New England Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the church.

Ervin Byron Follmer was born July 16, 1936 to Henry and Tillie (Huber) Follmer in Willard, Mont. He went to school in Plevna for six years and then two years to the country school by the family farm where he graduated eighth grade.

He drove truck for Jack Long, hauling cattle. He joined the Army in 1958 and due to a medical issue he only served for 23 days. When he came home, he went to work for Standard Oil Service Station in Baker. Ervin met his future wife, Bonita Idler, in Baker; they were united in marriage on November 25, 1961 in Plevna.

He started work for Daniel’s Oilfield Construction and they then moved to Glendive in April 1964. He continued to work for them for the next 25 years. Ervin then went to work for Mitchell’s Oilfield Service for the next 27 years. He was a very dedicated and hard worker and enjoyed working. Even after he retired, he worked as a janitor for Kmart for five years and then at the local food pantry for four years.

He loved going to church and serving the Lord. Every Sunday he attended church and would take the lesson of the sermon with him through the work week.

Ervin is survived by his wife, Bonita, of almost 56 years; daughter, Gwen Jung-Lefor; brother, Leonard (Helen) Follmer; 16 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresa in May 2016; parents; grandparents; mother and father-in-law; and two great-grandchildren.

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

Randy Gene Ruckman, 63, of Rockford, Ill. passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 after a long illness. 

Randy was born December 14, 1953 in Glendive, the son of Gene Franklin Ruckman and Mary Ann Ruckman. Formerly employed by Rockford Products, National Lock, Elco, Textron and most recently as Manager of Design Services at Gunite Corporation. Past Chairman of SME, 1999-2002 (Society of Manufacturing Engineers.)

Randy enjoyed hobbies including flying the plane he bought with his brother Dan, gun collecting, trap shooting, archery and watching sports.  

Survivors include daughter, Jenifer (Greg) Stivers of Rockford; mother, Mary Ruckman of Buford, Ga.; sister, Sandy (Bob) Doty of Buford, Ga.; brother, Dan Ruckman of Roswell, Ga.; nieces, Jamie (Rich) Chatham of Smyrna, Ga. and Janna (Sam) Shmurduq of Canton, Ga.  

Randy was preceded in death by his father Gene Franklin Ruckman. 

Randy will be greatly missed by his family and friends and will live in their hearts forever.

A memorial service will be held at: First Baptist Church of Smyrna in Smyrna, Ga. on Saturday September 9, 2017 at 2 p.m. 

Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61108 – send online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

Kathleen Jean (Lovaas) Wheeler passed away peacefully Thursday, August 17, 2017, at Spring Meadows Assisted Living in Bozeman, surrounded by family members.

She was born December 13, 1933, in Glendive. Mom lived on the family farm located near Lindsay until the family moved to Glendive. She graduated from Dawson County High School.

Mom and dad (Dude) were married July 1, 1952, at Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. while dad was in the Air Force. They spent 62 great years together.

After dad was honorably discharged from the military, they moved to Bozeman. While dad was in school at MSU, mom worked at Safeway and at the SUB on campus. The family ventured out to Corvallis, Ore. for four years and mom became a full-time mom. Our family returned to Bozeman and established solid roots in the community.

Mom and dad did a lot of traveling related to dad’s work. They got to discover Central America and Africa together. A lot of great memories were formed as a result of the adventures. She loved to play Bridge and looked forward to hosting her weekly Bridge group.  

Mom is survived by her loving sons, Steve (Nita) and Scott (Kelly); and grandchildren, Tyler (Tiffany), Kyle, Abby Schottler (Mike); and many nieces and nephews.  

She is preceded in death by dad, Richard (Dude); her parents, Erling and Cora Lovaas; brother, Ervin; sister, Donna Mae Olson; and infant son, Harry.

Our family would like to sincerely thank Spring Meadows Assisted Living, Frontier Home Health, Hospice of Bozeman Health, Dr. Justin Thomas and everyone else that visited her. Everyone made mom’s last months, days and hours comfortable.  You all are an amazing group of people.

There will not be a service as we will be having a private family graveside service at the family plot in Wibaux.

Donations in memory of mom to Bozeman Health Foundation (memo line: Hospice), 931 Highland Blvd. #3200, Bozeman, MT 59715 or Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter, 1549 E Cameron Bridge Rd., Bozeman, MT 59718, would be very generous.

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

Lawrence “Buck” Roberts, age 83, of Wibaux, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

LaDonna Roesler, age 80, of Billings, formerly of Glendive, passed away on August 30, 2017 at the Billings Clinic in Billings.

Robert Ward, 86, of Belgrade passed away Thursday, Aug 31, 2017. 

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept 5, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Silvernale Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at Dawson Memorial Cemetery.

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

Bonny Rose Dietz, age 88 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children and family on Friday August 25, 2017 in San Clemente, Calif.

Bonny was born on November 7, 1928 in Glendive to Ralph and Doris (Matchett) Kelloch.  She joined two older brothers, Warren Kelloch and Ed Kelloch and later became a big sister to Mike Kelloch.

When Bonny was five years old her Mother sadly passed away, but soon her father married Beatrice Kolstad who became a wonderful Mother to her. There was soon to be three more incredible siblings, Marian (Chounard), Karen (Logan) and Gail (Miller). The family of nine moved to Terry where her Father worked for BLM. As a teen, Bonny fell in love with the handsome Walter Dietz and in 1948 they were married. Three years later their little son Mike Dietz was born, and in 1952 they were blessed with a second miracle baby, daughter Penny (Pearce.) In 1958 her little family moved to California.

Between 1980 and 1983 Bonny was so excited to become a Grandmother twice. Penny had sons, Edward Bill and Jefferey Bill. They brought such joy to her.

Later in her retirement years, Bud and her were snowbirds. They traveled between Broadus where Penny, Don and three more wonderful grandchildren, Ray Pearce, Heather Pearce and Jon Pearce lived, and her home in Earp, Calif. She loved her family and friends in both places so. She was extremely active and enjoyed going to Diamond Back ball games, attending friends “coffees,” playing card games and listening to classical music.

The last years of her life she remained in California and as her health declined, she moved to San Clemente to be close to Mike, Nicola and the youngest of her adoring grandchildren, twins Nicholas and Sophia Dietz.

Bonny will be missed terribly and will live in the hearts of all that were fortunate enough to know and love her.

Bonny is survived by her son and daughter, Mike (Nicola) Dietz and Penny (Don) Pearce; 7 grandchildren, Ed (Gloria) Bill, Jeff (Erin) Bill, Ray (Sharlynn) Pearce, Heather (Jay) Brownfield, Jon Pearce, Nicholas Dietz and Sophia Dietz; 7 great-grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Marian “Scoose” Chouinard, Karen (Tom) Logan and Gail (Dick) Miller.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Broadus. Interment will follow in Valley View Cemetery.  Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.

Robert E. “Bob” Searer, 80, formerly of Glendive, passed away August 29, 2017 in Hawkins, Texas.

Bob was born October 18, 1936 in Glendive to U. G. & Louise Searer.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; two sons, Mark and Randy; daughter, Samantha; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His siblings include Vernon Searer, Joan Baisch, Janette Carter, Betty Moorehouse, Georgia Searer, Bernadette Farmer and Linda Peterson.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Emogene Bailey, Virginia Coyan and Pat Herrington.

LaDonna Roesler, age 80, of Billings, formerly of Glendive, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Billings Clinic in Billings. 

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

LaDonna Jean was born on August 21, 1937 in Glendive, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth (Matchette) Jones. She was raised and educated near Savage and Glendive. LaDonna married her best friend, Emil Roesler, on November 6, 1955. Together they resided in Glendive and raised two children. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage until Emil’s passing in 2012. One of LaDonna’s greatest passions were quilting and crafting. She crocheted beautiful doilies, table cloths and later went on to make stunning quilts and wall hangings. She looked forward to her yearly quilt retreats with old and new friends. LaDonna also loved wintering in Ariz. and the time she spent there with sisters and all the great friends she made there. Her cherished companion, Nikki the Pomeranian, was always by her side. More than anything, LaDonna loved her family and greatly enjoyed all the time she spent with them.

LaDonna was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ruth; husband, Emil Roesler; and brother, Donnie Jones. 

Survivors include her son, Steve Roesler of Billings; daughter, Deb Roesler of Billings; three grandchildren, Jill (Jason) Fitzgerald and their children Braeden, Brogan and Brinnen, all of Billings, Sheyenne (Sean) Doyle and children Lincoln and Macie, and Stefanie (Cameron) Meek and children Layne, Austin, Paislee and Kayson, all of Glendive; brother, Darrell Jones; and sisters, Betty Colby, Lynn Balback and Linda Robson.

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

Charles James Rickett passed away September 15, 2017 surrounded by his loving family in Billings. 

He was born January 31, 1947 in Sidney to Charles Edward and Betty Lee. In 1949, the family moved to Miles City where Charles grew up and graduated from Custer County High School. After high school, he joined the Army National Guard and served in the Army Reserves while also starting his career with the railroad. In 1967, Charles started working for Northern Pacific Railway in Miles City. He transferred to Billings and later Laurel. He relocated to Glendive in 1987 and finished his career with Burlington Northern Santa Fe after 40 years of service. 

Charles loved hunting, fishing and camping. He would disappear for multiple weeks every summer and hunting season. The only thing he loved more, was spending time with his family. He brought four children into the world with a previous spouse, Evelyn. He married the love of his life, Kyna, December 30, 1982. They blended their two families together and added a son together. Later in life when moving around became more difficult, he enjoyed visiting, watching movies, reading westerns and farming (Farmville.)

He is survived by his wife, Kyna; two daughters, Tracy and Jamie Roberts (Bruce); two sons, Joshua (Katie) and Ryan (Chelsea); his mother, Betty; three brothers, George, David (Sheila) and Richard; one sister, Susan Peltzer (Robert); ten grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles; daughter, Kimberly Cosens; son, Michael; granddaughter, Desiree Lacquement; grandsons, Damien Lacquement and Trace Roberts; and a great-grandson, Aaron Johnson.

His family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at Billings Clinic and the Hospital for the dedication and care provided over the past several years. 

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Break Forth Bible Church, 2815 W Towne St, Glendive, MT officiated by Pastor Larry Phalen. Burial with full military honors will follow the funeral at Dawson County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting:  www.stevensonandsons.com.

The family suggests any memorial contributions be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.