Gary Eugene Quinn, age 64, of Glendive, Montana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care.  Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Glendive Assembly of God Church in Glendive with Pastor Brad Kelly officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Gary Eugene Quinn was born on August 24, 1951 to Marjorie (Jean) and Edward Eugene Quinn in Logansport, Indiana. He was the third born of five children. He graduated from Lewis Cass High School with the class of 1969. During his younger years, Gary played on many softball and baseball teams and he was an avid drag racer. 

Gary began his working career at an early age working at a service station, and was a proud employee of Bridger Pipeline at the time of his death for thirty-four years as a Area Supervisor. Gary married the love of his life, Jackie Chism in 1975 and to this union two children were born. They were happily married for forty years. Together they moved from Indiana to Montana in 1981.  

Gary was often described as a big man with a bigger heart. He enjoyed hunting deer and elk with his family and friends. He cherished spending time with his grandchildren, loved cheering them and other local kids at sporting events and was often heard questioning the officials. Gary was well known for his countless stories and loved to tell who ever would listen.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jeanne Miller and son-in-law, Kentley Holley.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie Quinn; siblings Pat St. Clair, Carol Woolever and Martha Jane Brittian all of Indiana; children, Ed (Carlena)Quinn and Chrissy Holley; and five grandchildren, Jayden, Avery and Baylee Holley and Carson and Adelaide Quinn. Whom he dearly loved.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gary’s name to ABC Baseball, Babe Ruth and Dawson County 4-H.

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

Stanley “Keith” Warrenburg, age 80, formerly of Glendive, Montana passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Glendive.  Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor Greg Lucido officiating.  Interment with military honors will be held at Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive.  Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Keith was born on April 19, 1935 in Dwight, Kansas, a son of Benjamin and Dorothy (Madison) Warrenburg.  He was raised and educated in Colorado Springs, Colorado, graduating high school from Colorado Springs High School with the class of 1953.  Following his high school education Keith attended college at Colorado College where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Financing.  He was later drafted into the United States Army on April 14, 1958 and was honorably discharged on January 18, 1960.  

After returning home Keith met and later married Alyce Darlene Buxbaum on December 30, 1963 and to their union two children were born. After working for Texaco as a Landman for five years, together they moved to Glendive in 1969 and raised their family. Keith began his career in banking at 1st Security Bank in Glendive, Montana where he had worked for over twenty years.  Following that he had worked for First National Bank of Wibaux and then later for Houck Energy as a Landman before retiring in 2009.

Keith had numerous hobbies including fishing, collecting and finishing agates, wood working, coin collecting, photography, golf, playing cards, camping, traveling, gourmet club dinners and square dancing with Alyce.  Keith mostly enjoyed spending time and visiting with his family and friends.  

Keith was active in many organizations over the years including Lions Club as past District President, Elks Club, Moose Lodge, Red Devil Booster Club, Makoshika Swingers and most recently joined the Rock and Rollers in Spokane Valley, Washington. He also helped coach many years of Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Dorothy; and his brother, Ben.

Keith is survived by his wife, Alyce of Spokane Valley, Washington; his daughter, Teresa (Dave) Stephens and their children Nathan (Carley) Stephens, Nichole Stephens, Jacob Stephens and Melissa Stephens all of Spokane Valley, Washington; his son, Steven (Lona) Warrenburg of Billings, Montana and their children Ashly Warrenburg of Glendive, Montana, Erin Warrenburg of Great Falls, Montana and Emily Warrenburg of Billings, Montana; six great grandchildren, Riley, Brody, Koby, Taevyn, Griffin and Boston; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  Keith will be missed by all.

Memorials are suggested to the Glendive Lions Club, P.O. Box 144, Glendive, Montana 59330.

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

Donald John “Jack” Shearer, age 91, of Glendive, Montana,  passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive. Visitation will be held from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral Services will be held at 2 P.M. on Monday, November 30, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Glendive with Pastor Ruth McKenzie officiating. Interment with military honors will be held in Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home in Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Jack was born on October 20, 1924 in Glendive, the first child of Homer John and Agnes (Bren) Shearer.  His brother, Timothy was born on October 21, 1925 and his sister, Rosalie was born on November 15, 1926. Homer and Agnes had their hands full with three little ones and living on a dry land farm in eastern Montana. Like most farm families, there was no running water (a well with a pump handle), no indoor plumbing and no electricity.  Jack looked back with interest on how they survived those days, sharing Saturday baths, and trips to the outhouse always wondering if a rattlesnake was inside. Jack attended rural elementary school through the eighth grade and then moved into Glendive where he rented a room and attended Dawson County High School. He graduated from high school with the class of 1944.

In February of 1944, Jack was inducted in to the armed forces in Butte, Montana. He was sent to Fort Douglas, Utah and then assigned to the 96th Infantry Division at Camp White, Oregon. Following basic training, Jack was assigned to 383rd Co. D. where he received training in heavy machine gunnery and later was in charge of two machine gun squads. Jack also attended service schools in auto repair, manufacturing ice cream and radio communications. He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and received the Bronze Arrowhead, three Bronze Stars, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Service Medal. The 96th Infantry “Deadeye” Division received the Presidential Unit Citation for their service in Okinawa. He was honorably discharged from military service on February 9, 1946 in Ft. Lewis, Washington.

Jack returned to the family farm following military service helping his father.  His father passed away in March of 1947. Jack worked away from the farm for the highway department during the summer months and helped his brother do some farming as well to keep the farm. Their mother had moved into town. Jack bought his sister’s share of the family farm and he and his brother continued farming until 1953, when he bought his brother’s share of the farm and leased the farmland.  Jack continued to care for the watering systems, fencing , ect. 

Jack met Betty Jean Goss in 1951 at a local nightclub where she was with two other gals. They hit it off and a year and a half later they were united in marriage on August 2, 1953 at the United Methodist Church in Grand Junction, Colorado. Together they settled down in Glendive and raised their four children, Norma, David, Barbara and Richard. Jack attended the Carpenter’s Apprenticeship program in 1951 and worked for a contractor until 1967 when he started Shearer Construction. Throughout the years Jack had the help of his children with the business.

Jack was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Al Bedoo Shrine (local hospital chairman), Moose Lodge, VFW, DeMolay Board and the DeMolay Legion of Honor, I.O.O.F., Housing Board and served on the Museum Board for many years. Both Jack and Betty were members of the Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge, Dawson Resource Council, the United Methodist Church, Friends of the Library, and Friends of Makoshika. He enjoyed traveling, going to museums and antique stores and visiting their children and their families as well as friends and other relatives. He also liked going out to the farm, looking at “Big Iron”, gardening and planting trees. Jack loved fixing things, he always looked at it like it as a challenge . and a way to save money. After visiting Jack and Betty you would get home and find a potato in your car or suitcase a present brought home from Jack. 

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Homer (Dick) and Agnes Bren Shearer; siblings, Timothy Shearer and Rosalie Dietz and grandparents, Frank and Anna (Francl) Bren.

Survivors include his loving wife, Betty Shearer of Glendive; children, Norma Shearer of Minot, North Dakota, David (Mary) Shearer of Billings, Montana, Barbara (James) Oriet of Manhattan, Montana and Richard (Mary) Shearer of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota;   sister-in-law, Esther Shearer of Glendive; nephews, Paul Shearer of Glendive and Mark (Caroline) Shearer of Oregon; niece, Beth (JD)  of Livingston, Tennessee; nine grandchildren, Kelly Loos (Levi Nissen), Amy Loos, Zachary Shearer, Kyle Shearer, Jacob Shearer, Ava Shearer, Brigid Shearer, Erin (Anthony) Hutchings and Jase Oriet and four great-grandchildren, Dylan and Alonna Kolobakken, Brandon Brown, and Mackenna Hutchings.

Memorials are suggested in Jack’s name to Glendive United Methodist Church, Shrine Hospital or Glendive Medical Center Hospice.

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

Ivar Lund passed away peacefully with family by his side at Redlands Community

Hospital on November 24, 2015 in Redlands, California. He was born March 1, 1920 in

Havre, Montana, the fourth child of Lena and Olaf Lund, homesteaders originally from Norway. The family resided on a wheat and cattle ranch approximately 50 miles north of Havre. He attended Cottonwood Country School and later moved to Havre to complete his education at Havre High School and Northern Montana College. When World War II began, Ivar enlisted in the Army along with his two older brothers.

Ivar Lund was sent by train to Fort Lewis in Washington for induction, and proceeded to Camp Roberts in California for basic training. He was then transferred to Camp Maxi, Texas, and positioned in the new 665th Ammunition Company, of which he was company first sergeant at the age of 21. During his time in Texas, Lund married Helen Olson before deploying. Eventually in 1943, Lund and his company left New York City to head for Europe, and he proudly served his country during historic campaigns such as D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.

Lund initially arrived in Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, but was then discharged to Miles City, Montana, where he reunited with Helen. Once there, he got a job working for the local soil conservation district. Two years later, Helen and Ivar Lund moved to Circle, Montana, where Ivar purchased the Olson Farm Equipment business from his father-inlaw and proceeded to grow the business over the next 53 years before retiring and moving to Redlands. This business, Lund Implement Company, held contracts to sell Case, New Holland, and White, Heston. During this time, Ivar also owned a wheat farm in Brockway, Montana. Ivar was very active in the Circle community as president of the local school board for many years and as a member of the First Lutheran Church, the Masonic Temple and the Elks Club, among other organizations.

Ivar and Helen moved to Redlands and purchased a home 35 years ago so they could be closer to their grandchildren. For the next 25 years, they spent summers in Montana and winters in Redlands before becoming permanent California residents.

Ivar will be remembered for his loyalty and devotion to family, extraordinary optimism, strong work ethic, courage, determination, and generosity. He enjoyed meeting new people and loved a good conversation; nobody was a stranger for long around Ivar. He had a genuine curiosity about others and and a desire to understand the changing world around him.

Ivar is survived by his sister Ann Miller of Wauneta, Nebraska, daughter Marilyn Bunnell (Bill) of Redlands, California, son Jon Lund of Golden, Colorado, granddaughters Whitney Showler of West Hollywood, California, and Kirsten Stevenson (Robert) of Woodland, California, and great grandsons Jake Robert Stevenson and Matthew Ivar Stevenson of Woodland, California. He is preceded in death by his parents Lena and Olaf Lund, in addition to brothers O.B. Lund and Arnold Lund.

Services and internment will be private.

Marty Dean Martin, age 58, of Glendive went home on November 23, 2015.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 8 at the West Side Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Marty’s name to the West Side Baptist Church or the American Diabetes Association.

Delbert “Del” Robson, age 82, of Glendive, Montana, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 with his family at his side. A Private Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 with Reverend Avis Anderson officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Del was born in Glendive on March 25, 1933, a son of Clarence “Roy” and Harriet Robson.

Del was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Vern and Orvin and two sons, Lester and Raymond.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Ruth Robson of Glendive; two sons, Kenneth and wife, Helen and Daniel and wife, Pam both of California; daughter, Debra and husband, Larry Cartmell of Glendive; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and some very special cousins.

Harvey Rattey, age 77, of Glendive, Montana, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive. Memorial Services with military honors will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at First Congregational  United Church of Christ with Lay Pastor Darrin Clinton officiating. Silha Funeral Home of  Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

 Harvey was born on October 29, 1938 in Chinook, Montana, a son of Lester H. and Rose M. (Latray) Rattey. He was raised and educated in Harlem, Montana where he graduated with the class of 1960. Following high school, Harvey enlisted in the United States Army on June 3, 1960, he served for one  year before he was honorably discharged to return home to help on the family ranch after his father was injured. Harvey later enlisted in the National Guard where he served for four years. He returned back to Harlem where he worked as a Ranch Foreman. During this time he was married and later divorced and to this union one daughter was born. Harvey started a career in art and during this time he met Pamela Harr and they were united in marriage on August 6, 1977 in Big Timber, Montana. To this union they adopted five children.  Together they started their own bronze casting foundry in Bozeman, Montana and raised six children. Later they purchased a ranch and moved to Glendive. “Where the Pavement Ends and the West Begins”.

Harvey was an internationally known sculptor. A Native American enrolled tribal member of the Little Shell Band of the Chippewa. He and his three sisters and a brother were raised on a cattle ranch bordering the Assiniboine reservation near Harlem. During the past forty years, his love of the cowboy and of wildlife has inspired him to sculpt both subjects with “wild & wooly” action and empathy.

Harvey had a strong faith in the Lord and was a born again Christian.  He loved his church, his wife, his family and his many friends. He enjoyed calf roping, ranching, fixing fence or anything to do with the Ranching Lifestyle, turkey hunting and turkey calling and having coffee with his friends every morning.

A couple of Harvey’s favorite quotes were; “Heck of a Deal”, “lock your car, there’s a lot of white guys around here!” and “Shoot low, they might be crawling.”

Harvey was a member of the Western Artist of America, Community Bible Church, Lions Club, Montana Veterans Commissions, Wild Turkey Federation, Indian Arts and Crafts Association and the American Legion.

Harvey was preceded in death by his parents; one infant son; sister, Janet Bow and nephew, Jeffery Bow.

Survivors include his wife, Pam Harr of Glendive; children, Deborah (Christopher) Robart of Glendive, Jeffery Rattey of Glendive, Tanya (Tom) Mintz of Terry, Montana, Kandi Weidner of San Antonio, Texas, Destanie Gonzalas of Seattle, Washington and Dominique Rattey of Miles City, Montana; siblings, Jean Tanniehill of Helena, Montana, Joe Rattey of Dobson, Montana and Lois Nelson of Great Falls, Montana; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials in Harvey’s name are suggested to Glendive Medical Center Foundation and the Glendive Community Bible Church.

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

Charles “Chuck” Swenson age 91, of Glendive, Montana, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive with his family by his side. Visitation will be held from 1 P.M. until 5 P.M. on Friday, December 11, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral Services will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the West Side Baptist Church in Glendive with Pastor Dan Pust officiating. A full obituary to follow. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Arden Sanderson, age 60, of Malta, Mont., passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015 at his home in Malta. 

Memorial Services with military honors were held Wednesday,December 2, 2015 at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel in Malta, Mont.

Arden was born in Glendive on September 25, 1955 to George and Nedra Sanderson. Arden grew up in Glendive.

After graduating from Dawson County High School, Arden enlisted in the United States Army. Arden was a Military Police dog handler with the 138th Military Police Company. Arden and his K9 partner, Barron, served in Fort Jackson, S.C. Arden returned to Glendive in 1976 and met the love of his life, Bonnie Smith. Arden and best friend Bonnie moved to Malta in 1985.

During the majority of Arden’s life in Malta he worked for the local cable TVcompany. After retirement he drove truck for construction projects across Montana. 

Arden enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, hunting, cutting firewood, tinkering in his garage and raising critters on their place in Green Acres. Arden absolutely loved spear fishing on Nelson Reservoir with family and friends and rooting for the Denver Broncos.

Arden was preceded in death by his father, George Sanderson; stepfather, Loren Stott; brother, Neil Sanderson; father-in-law, Ernie Smith; mother-in-law, Wendy Smith; and brother-in-law, Keith Smith.

Arden is survived by his mother, Nedra Stott of Glendive; wife, Bonnie Sanderson of Malta; son, Chase Sanderson of Glasgow; daughter, Erin (Matthew) Tummel of Belgrade; daughter, Katherine (Patrick) Bagley of Shepherd; sister, Darlene (Ervin) Mitchell of Glendive; brother, Don Sanderson (Mark Cairo) of Brier, Wash.; sister-in-law, Debbie (Wayne) Harbig of Glendive. Arden is also survived by several nephews, nieces, cousins, good friends and three faithful dogs.

Charles  H. “Chuck” Swenson age 91, of Glendive, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive with his family by his side. 

Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the West Side Baptist Church in Glendive with Pastor Dan Pust officiating. Interment with military honors will be held in the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Chuck, the youngest of eight children, was born in Dodge, N.D. on December 14, 1923, son of J. Carl and Inga (Pedersen) Swenson.  He was raised and educated in Halliday, N.D. where he attended Halliday High School, graduating with the class of 1942. Chuck enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945 and served as a “Fireman First Class” on a Destroyer Mine Sweeper in the Southern Pacific area during World War II. He was honorably discharged from military service in 1946. Chuck worked on the island of Guam from 1948 until 1949 for Morrison Conutson Peter Kewitt Construction and later he worked as a seismographer for Standard Oil from 1953 until 1955. 

Chuck met and later married Renee Cornelia “Connie” Fleck on May 9, 1955 in Dickinson, N.D. and to this union five children were born; David, Cheryl, Daniel, Timothy and Christopher. Chuck and Connie moved to Glendive where he started working for Shell Oil Company in 1955 and continued for thirty years until he retired in 1986. 

Chuck was a main usher for many years at the West Side Baptist Church and a member of the Gideon’s for several years. He enjoyed doing maintenance and any repairs needed to his property and the church. He was very handy and was always fixing things, growing things and watching the wildlife in his shelter belt.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J.Carl and Inga Swenson; five sisters and two brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Swenson of Glendive; children, David (Marjorie) Swenson of Libertyville, Ill., Daniel (Shona) Swenson of Wichita, Kan., Christopher (Kelly) Swenson of Wichita, Kan., Cheryl Coyan (Tom Robinson) of Missoula, and Timothy Swenson of Glendive; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Kenneth “Kenny” Paul Baisch, age 86, of Glendive, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive surrounded by his family. 

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Glendive with Pastor Greg Lucido officiating. Interment with military honors will be held in Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Kenny was born in Glendive on February 12, 1929 to Martha Baisch. He was raised in rural Glendive by his uncle and aunt, Gust and Lydia Miller. Kenny was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. He attended Amo School and at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp where he was stationed in the South Pacific. Upon returning home, Kenny was active in the Army Reserves for thirteen years then the National Guard for fourteen years. Kenny was employed by Montana-Dakota Utilities for three years.

Kenny met and later married Anna Roesler on June 4, 1961 and to this union three children were born. That same month, he went to work for the Montana Department of Transportation where he remained until his retirement in August of 1989. Using the skills and knowledge he learned from being raised on a farm, Kenny worked for several farmers in the area. He especially enjoyed driving beet truck, which he did for many years. He also drove the Dawson County High School activity bus for seven years. 

Kenny was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church where he served on the church council. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion where he served as commander and adjutant. Kenny was very proud to be a member of the Glendive Veterans Honor Guard.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edwin, Walter, Clarence and Donald Miller; sisters, Emma Ring and Hulda Huber;  half-brothers, Duane and Milton Novakovich.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Baisch of Glendive; daughters, Janice (Russel) Kastner and their children, Alexander and Alana of Conrad, Mont., and  Connie (Brian) Felstet of Great Falls and their children, Cally and Kaci of Missoula; son, Kevin (LaDora) Baisch of Glendive; sisters, Norma Harrison of Glendive, and Tillie Carrico of Miles City; half-brothers, Raymond (Carol) Novakovich of Glendive and Terry Novakovich of Sheridan, Wyo. and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

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

Marilyn (Willoughby) Stinnett, age 74, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at her home in Glendive.  

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Reverend Avis Anderson officiating. A lunch reception will follow at the Silha Tribute Center. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.  

Marilyn was born on June 6, 1941 in Wolf Point, Mont. to Muriel and J.H. (Pee Wee) Willoughby. She moved to Glendive when she was young and graduated from Dawson County High School in 1959.  She moved to California for a short time, then returned to Glendive where she met and married Bob Stinnett. They moved to Glasgow Air Force Base in 1969.  Together with their sons, Robert, Sandy and Russ, they spent seven years there before returning to Glendive in 1976. Marilyn spent her professional life as a legal secretary working for various judges, county attorneys and private practice lawyers until retiring on December 31, 2014.

However, Marilyn would likely name motherhood as her most important job. She was eternally proud of her sons, Sandy and Rusty, and her pride continued to grow with her five grandchildren. Nothing was more special to her than sharing time with her family. She also enjoyed relaxing with a hot cup of Earl Grey tea, a good book and the companionship of her four-legged family members.

Known affectionately as “The Magpies,” Marilyn developed special relationships with other “legal gals” in the community, as well as the “59’ers” (her classmates from the DCHS class of 1959). She was also a member of the Women of the Moose, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Henry (Pee Wee) and Muriel (Shefelbine) Willoughby; her sister, Winifred; an infant sister; and one son, Robert Stinnett.

Survivors include her sons, Sandon (Jackie) Stinnett of Glendive and Russell (Amber) Stinnett of Havre; and five grandchildren, Brett and Tayler Stinnett, and Myles, Abigail and Adison Stinnett.

In lieu of flowers, family members have requested memorials to be sent to the Boys and Girls Club in Marilyn’s name.

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

Ernest “Ernie” Scheetz, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Glendive on Monday, December 14, 2015 with his family by his side after a courageous battle of cancer. 

Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015  at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Rosary Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Bill Breitbach officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Rite of Committal Service will be held in the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ernie was born on May 21, 1942 in Almont, N.D., a son of John and Ermentina (Doll) Scheetz. He was raised and educated in Flasher where he graduated from Flasher High School with the class of 1962. Throughout Ernie’s life he was employed at Daniels Oilfield Service, Northern Line Layers and retired from CHS (Cenex). Following retirement, Ernie did side work for Crawford Construction as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver.

Ernie met and later married Barbara Volk on September 28, 1963 in Flasher and to this union three children were born; Shandon, Ernie and Glenda. He was very active in his children’s lives and then his grandchildren’s lives. Ernie would attend sporting events or anything his grandchildren were in to support them. He was a Mr. Fix it and could just about fix anything. He enjoyed vacations  to Alaska and Hawaii, watching Dawson Community College Basketball games and the Rough Rider Football in the Canada Football League and was a collector of many items.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ermentina;  and siblings, Edmund Scheetz and Jeanette Scheetz.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Scheetz of Glendive; children, Shandon Ray Scheetz (fiancee Jennifer) of Glendive, Ernie (Cindy) Scheetz of Baker and Glenda Katherine (Kevin) Mitchell of Glendive; ten grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; siblings, Arlene Heim and friend, Monty of Baker, Edward A. Scheetz (special friend Margaret) of Spanaway, Wash. and James J. (Charlene) Scheetz of Bismarck; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

I would like to thank everyone that came to celebrate my 90th brithday. I will cherish the memories.

Charles Mason and family

Shirley Marie Hansen, age 61, of Glendive, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive. 

Visitation were held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Glendive with Pastor Greg Lucido officiating. Interment will be held in the Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Shirley was born on March 23, 1954 in Jamestown, N.D., a daughter of Frank and Rose (Gyolai) Dassinger.  She was raised and educated in Bismarck, N.D. where she graduated from St. Mary’s High School with the class of 1972. Shirley was active on the high school cheerleading squad. Following high school she moved to Glendive and attended Dawson Community College where she met her future husband Randy Hansen. 

Shirley and Randy were united in marriage on September 21, 1974 in Glendive and to this union two children were born. She worked for JcPenney’s for three years before her children were born and then she stayed home raising them. Seven years later when the children were attending school, Shirley went to work for Reynolds Market until her retirement in May of 2014.

Shirley was an excellent cook. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, camping, fishing at Fort Peck, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Shirley’s family was very dear to her and she loved them very much. She always made sure to keep very close contact with all of them.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rose Dassinger. 

She is survived by her loving husband, Randy Hansen of Glendive; son, Scott (Nikki) Hansen of Evergreen, Colo.; daughter, Kelly Nicholas of St. Charles, Ill.; grandchildren, Hailey, Kylie and Tyson Hansen; siblings, Bob Dassinger of Seattle, Wash.,  Carol (Leo) Hilzendeger of Yakima, Wash., Rick (Jean) Dassinger of Minneapolis, Minn., Ron (Ann) Dassinger of Topeka, Kan., Marie (Larry) Hart of Laurel, Mont., Molly Jones of Anaconda, Mont. and Karen Walker of Killeen, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to Glendive Medical Center Hospice in Glendive. 

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Sharon Kay McGaughey, age 69, of Dickinson, North Dakota, formerly of Glendive, Montana, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Funeral Services will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Glendive with Pastor Ruth McKenzie officiating. Interment will take place following the service at the Richey Cemetery in  Richey. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Sharon was born on February 14, 1946 in Fremont, Nebraska, a daughter of Myron and Delpha (Graber) Appel.  As a child she moved to Glendive with her family where she attended Dawson County High School graduating with the class of 1964. Sharon enjoyed car hopping as a young girl at the Tasty Freezer which her mother and father owned in Glendive.

She met and later married her best friend Bill McGaughey on April 6, 1974 in Glendive.  Sharon worked as a Bookkeeper for MDU and then she was a sales person for Riggs Camera and Gifts in Glendive. She worked until her daughter was born and became a stay at home mother. 

During Sharon’s life, she enjoyed the nature in her yard. She loved to plant flowers, bushes, and trees and enjoyed the birds. Sharon loved to travel, have weekly get-togethers with her dear friends and she enjoyed evenings reading good books. She was involved with her kids activities, from going to baseball and wrestling, to choir concerts and other school events. Sharon loved family get-together’s as she was very close with her family.  She always kept a close relationship with her daughter, mother and sister, who were her best friends. She had a very kind heart toward animals.  Sharon was a special lady and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Myron and Delpha Appel;  son, Troy McGaughey and brother, Robert “Bob” Appel.

Survivors include her loving husband, Bill of Dickinson, North Dakota; daughter, Sasha (Quade) Iorg of Dickinson; son, Travis McGaughey of Vernal, Utah; grandchildren, Brett and Matthew of Vernal and Jake and Tyler of Gallup, New Mexico; great-granddaughter, Gracie McGaughey; sister, Deanna (Rich) Walton of La Canada, Californina; great-aunt, Cloey Scheer of Circle, Montana and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Sharon’s name to the local Food Bank and Dickinson, North Dakota Food Bank.

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Dean Marc Skartved, age 46, of Glendive, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Jerod Schaefer officiating. Interment will be held in the Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Clarence Glaser, age 84, of Glendive, Montana passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Glendive Medical Center. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. A full obituary will follow. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Clarence “Clancy” Glaser, aged 84, of Glendive, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at his home. 

Visitation was held on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 1 p.m. until  5 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive.  Rosary Service was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive followed by mass of Christian Burial which was held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Dawson Memorial cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Clarence was born on January 29, 1931 in Mandan, N.D. to Nicholas and Mary (Fischer) Glaser. He was educated through the eighth grade in Glen Ullin and worked on a farm. Clarence was drafted into the United States Army on November 16, 1951. He served through the Korean Conflict and achieved the rank of Corporal. On August 15, 1953 he was discharged from service at Walters Air Force Base in Texas and returned to North Dakota. Clarence received the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal during his military service. Clarence returned to North Dakota and went to work for Burlington Northern Railroad for the next forty plus years until his retirement as a conductor in 1993.

On October 8, 1953 Clarence was united in marriage to Gladys (Emter) in Glen Ullin, N.D. and from this union five children were born; Sandy, Kathy, Jeff, Kelvin and Todd. Clarence was involved with the VFW in Glendive and was part of the BNSF Union. He took pride in his yard and garden. He was known for his unique laugh which will never be forgotten by many. Clarence enjoyed going to the Minnesota Twins games and always tried to get to sporting events at local ballparks in Glendive. Clarence dearly loved his grandchildren which in turn they loved him very much.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Gladys Glaser;  daughters, Sandy (Paul) Bartholomew of Dickinson, N.D. and  Kathy Glaser of Bismarck, N.D.; sons, Jeff Glaser of Dickinson, N.D.,  Kelvin (Jane) Glaser of Gillette, Wyo. and Todd (Wendy) Glaser of Glasgow; brothers, Gene (Delores) Glaser of Dickinson, N.D., Tom (Bridget) Glaser of Dickinson, N.D., Dan (Carrie) Glaser of Vancouver, Wash. and Alvin (Rosemary) Glaser of Bismarck, N.D.; sister, Ann Hondl of Bismarck, N.D.; thirteen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

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Thad and Eryn Rule are parents of a boy, born Dec. 13, 2015 at Glendive Medical Center. Colin Thaddeus Rule weighed 7 pounds, 4.6 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth.

Grandparents are Mike and Mary Lee, Ed Rule and Patti Hill, all of Glendive.

Great-grandparents are John Rathbun, the late Helen Rathbun and Duane and Elaine Lee.