E. Donald (Don) Strobel, 84, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2017 at the Prairie Community Hospital in Terry.

Don, the oldest child of John D. and Barbara Strobel, was born at his maternal grandparents, Fredrick and Elizabeth (Sackman) Strobel’s Cabin Creek farm on December 28, 1932. This is the story told about his birth:  His mother “Barbs” was doctoring in Glendive. As her due date neared, she went to stay in Glendive as her family feared the possibility of bad weather and roads.  There was a family wedding scheduled for Christmas Day and the baby hadn’t come.  Barbs went home for the wedding and never made it back to Glendive. The doctor and his nurse boarded a train in Terry, rode it to Marsh where they were met by Fred Strobel and taken to the farm to assist in the delivery.

Don spent his youth at several places in the Cabin Creek area. He attended the Bossert and Strobel rural elementary schools. Don grew up doing what every other farm boy did.  He began milking cows at the age of five; he helped care for the animals (hated cleaning the chicken coop!) and other chores. He belonged to 4-H.  He remembered sitting on a hay rake pulled by horses, helping his grandfather. He graduated from Terry High School in 1951. While in high school he boarded at various homes or ‘batched’ with friends or siblings as there was no school bus service to the Cabin Creek area. After graduating he worked on the family farm with his parents.

Don married Marian Kuehn on October 4, 1958. They farmed and ranched on the Fred Strobel place. They raised three daughters there.  In 1994 they sold the farm and moved to Terry, and Don continued his love of farming by frequently helping farm-ranch friends for many years.

Don served the community in his quiet way. Some of these entities include Fallon Farmer’s Union Board, ASCS committee, Terry School Board, Grace Lutheran Church trustee and Cabin Creek volunteer firefighter.  Activities he enjoyed were bowling on the Fallon Feedlot team, Cabin Creek neighborhood gatherings, square dancing, playing cards with friends and family, traveling to his grandchildren’s school events and attending various Terry school sporting events. But his family brought Don his greatest joy. Until the very end, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren continued to bring a twinkle to his sparkling blue eyes. He was a man of great patience and integrity, the foundation of a large and loving family that admired him greatly.

Preceeding him in death are his parents, Jack and Barbs Strobel: and his brother, Dale.

Don is survived by Marian, his wife of 59 years, their daughters: Donita (Duane) Malkuch along with their children Amie (Jace) Schillinger and Tyler (Mandy) Malkuch; Tina Colstad and daughters Brielle (Tanner) Oldenburger, Maggie (Trevin) Anderson, and Erika; and Karla (Bruce) Hoffman and children Seth and Ellie Hoffman. Great-grandchildren include Lola, Grady, and Vaida Schillinger, Kane Oldenburger, and Ozzy Malkuch. Don’s siblings are Marvin (Carol) Strobel and Flo (Vern) Fruit and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry.  Funeral services followed on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Fallon. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Terry High School Honor Society Scholarship Fund or the Prairie Community Hospital.

Helen Beres, age 83, of Glendive, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Eastern Montana Veteran’s Home in Glendive. 

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Helen Beres, age 83, of Glendive, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Eastern Montana Veteran’s Home in Glendive. 

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Helen Beres, age 83, of Glendive, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Eastern Montana Veteran’s Home in Glendive. 

A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Rite of Committal will be held in Dawson County Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Helen was born on July 27, 1934 on the family farm in Richey to parents Christian and Rosina (Job) Treftz. She was the seventh child of ten, and had five brothers and four sisters. She was raised and educated in Richey. They all worked hard on the farm, but had many good times as well. Helen’s dad owned 200 sheep and he would send the children out to the hills with the sheep every day with a saddle horse and two dogs. It was a relief to Helen and her siblings when her dad finally sold the sheep. After high school, Helen continued her education at Dawson Community College. She was married to her first husband for 18 years and they spent their marriage traveling for his military job. During this time, they lived in seven states, and also lived in Newfoundland and Germany for a time. To this union, three children were born. Their son Chris was born in Glendive; daughter Teresa was born at the Ernest Harmon Air Force Base in Stevensville, Newfoundland; and daughter Lynn was born in Fort Knox, Ky. On August 27, 1982 Helen married Jack Beres in Deadwood, S.D. and they spent 15 years together before his death.

Helen worked at many places in her life, including Fashion Island, Action for Eastern Montana and Head Start. After her retirement, she worked some part time jobs and was a volunteer at many organizations including the American Legion Auxiliary and DCAU/The Gallery, which was her absolute favorite place to be. 

In her free time, Helen enjoyed sewing and quilting, painting, woodworking and other various crafts. She liked to read and do crossword puzzles. Her favorite past time, however, was spending time with her family. Helen always tried to keep the kids in her family involved in different activities, whether it was rock hunting- a family favorite- or painting a picture. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren and loved to see their talents come to life. She also spent time organizing three family reunions in order to keep the whole family close.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack; her son, Chris; three infant grandchildren; brothers Hank Treftz, Gust Treftz, Sam Treftz, Gordon Treftz and Elmer Treftz; and sisters Emily Schumacher, Clara Baker and Joan Baker.

Helen is survived by her daughters Teresa (Tom) Divers of Jamestown, N.D. and Lynn (Doug) Fisher of Oakridge, Tenn.; grandchildren Jessica Divers and her daughter Shayne Mickelson of Jamestown, Trista Fisher of Salt Lake, Utah, Aaron Fisher of Boulder, Colo., and Jason Fisher of Boulder, Colo.; sister Martha (Dave) McCloy of Glendive; sister-in-law Patty Treftz of Chinook, Mont.;  brother-in-law Ed Baker of Billings; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Helen’s name are suggested to The Gallery in Glendive.

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

On October 23, 2017, Marcella Ann (Meyer) Gehringer, 70, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive.

Marcella “Sally” was born in Minot, N.D. on December 28, 1946 to Anton and Dorothy (Steier) Meyer. She grew up and attended school in Circle where she graduated from Circle High School in 1965.  Sally met Charles (Chuck) Gehringer in Circle and they were married in 1969. They had two daughters, Shelley and Kristin. Chuck and Sally were married for 30 years until Chuck’s passing in 1999. They spent time living in Minot, Glendive, and the majority of their life in Circle.

Sally’s primary focus in life was loving, caring for and spending time with her immediate and extended family and friends. They treasured her for her no-nonsense yet sincere, blunt yet caring personality and approach toward life. She could always be relied upon for advice or for help in times of need.  Sally’s cooking and baking were beloved by all. She worked proudly as a waitress for many years.

Sally was a devout parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for most of her life. She was deeply honored to serve and help the church in many facets. Her deep faith and trust in God inspired many and she could always be depended upon for prayer.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents; best friend and husband, Chuck; brothers, Jackie, Joseph, Lee and John; sisters, Dorothy, Regina and Kay.

Sally is survived by her daughters, Shelley Gehringer of Billings and Kristin (Paul) Linson of Plymouth, Minn.; granddaughters, Kylee Gehringer of Circle, Bailee Kurk of Bozeman, Anabelle and Violet Linson of Plymouth, Minn.; sisters and brothers, Rosemary Bailey of Towner, N.D., Donald (Sondra) Meyer of Santa Rosa, Calif., Gerald Meyer of Great Falls, Gary (Bonnie) Meyer of Fort Peck, Patti Bradford of Minot, and Bob (Joan) Meyer of Wolf Point; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be visitation from 2-6 p.m. with family to receive friends from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2017.  A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday. The Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 with interment to follow at Riverview Cemetery in Circle. All visitation and services will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Circle.

Sally’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at McCone County Health Center, to Sally’s dear friends who supported her and the nurses and doctors who respectfully cared for her during her final moments at Glendive Medical Center.

Online guest book at www.stevensonandsons.com.

LaVerne E. Oellermann, age 92, of Glendive, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive. 

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Glendive with Pastor Greg Lucido officiating. Interment will follow in the Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

LaVerne was born on September 26, 1925 in Glendive to parents Oscar and Lorraine (Seekins) Johnson. She was raised and educated in Glendive, and graduated from Dawson County High School with the class of 1943. After high school, LaVerne worked at Northern Pacific Hospital for a few years. On June 22, 1947 she was united in marriage to Vernon Oellermann in Bloomfield. To this union, four children were born; Stuart, Douglas, Steve, and Dean. The family lived in Bloomfield and LaVerne spent her days raising her family and being a farmwife. In 1983, the family moved into Glendive, where LaVerne resided until the time of her passing.

LaVerne enjoyed playing the piano and organ and played music for her church, gardening, her flowers, doing yard work, and  playing Solitaire. She loved her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Vernon; her brothers Harold Johnson and Duane Johnson; daughters-in-law Denette Oellermann and Nila Oellermann; granddaughter Natalia Oellermann; and grandson Kevin Oellermann.

LaVerne is survived by her children Stuart (Manuela) Oellermann of Auburn, Wash., Doug (Sharon) Oellermann of Alexandria, Va., Steve Oellermann of Glendive, and Dean Oellermann of Glendive; sister Yvonne Hartze of Helena; sister-in-law Mary Johnson of Dubois, Wyo.; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Stephanie Ann Cooley, age 51, of Glendive, went to be with our Lord Jesus on November 7, 2017 after complications from a recently detected lung cancer. She was the beloved wife of Darren Cooley and loving mother of four children. 

She was born on November 17, 1965, the daughter of Lita Jeanne Baxter and Donald Lee Horne.

At a young age Stephanie moved to Montana and graduated from Roundup High School with the class of 1984. On October 28, 1989 in Lewistown, she was married to Darren Cooley and together they moved to Glendive. Stephanie resided the rest of her life in Glendive with her husband and children. She worked as a registered nurse at the Sidney Health Center for 25 years and was continuing her education to become a nurse practitioner. She helped many children as a school nurse, worked at the community health center and was a leader in the local 4-H program. Her favorite hobby was creating quilts for important milestones in her friends’ and family’s lives. She also loved scrapbooking and taking photos to capture moments in her family’s life. 

She is survived by her husband, Darren B. Cooley of Glendive; four children, Allison, Hannah, Reed and Emily; her mother, Lita Jeanne Townsend and husband Bob Townsend of Pendleton, Ore.; her father Donald L. Horne of Portland, Ore.; stepfather Carl T. Perry of Roundup; and five sisters, Susan E. Simpson (Shaun) of Pendleton, Ore., Paula J. Perry-Walker (Bruce) of Lewistown, Pamela J. Adolph (Andy) of Roundup, Andrea I. Nelson (Justin) of Lexington, Ore., and Sidorela Risto-Sanchez (Jake) of New Jersey; and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her sister, April Christine Perry Parker.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, November 11 at 1 p.m. at the Community Bible Church in Musselshell, Mont. with Pastor Lynn Rettig officiating. Graveside service and a gathering at Musselshell School will immediately follow. The Glendive Alliance Church will host a memorial service on Tuesday, November 14 at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Foundation for Community Care at 221 2nd Ave NW, Sidney, MT 59270.

David R. Wilburn of Glendive, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 after dealing with cancer for two years. 

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A wake will follow at 7 p.m. with Deacon Bob Ackerman officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber, Father Dan Berg and Deacon Bob Ackerman officiating. Rite of Committal will be held in St. John’s Cemetery in Beach, N.D. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

David married Colette Samuels in Beach in 1974. They lived in Denver, Colo. for eight years before moving to Glendive, where he and Colette ran an insurance business for the last 35 years.

David was preceded in death by his father; and one brother.

David is survived by his wife of 43 years, Colette; his children, Suzette (Elliott) Sondag of Houston, Texas, John (Laura) Wilburn of Lakewood, Colo., Paul  (Mandie) Wilburn of West Fargo, N.D., and Bryan (Maura) Wilburn of Fargo; 10 grandchildren; and his mother, sister, and three brothers, all of Texas.

Memorials in David’s name are suggested to St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, 1141 North University Drive, Fargo, ND 58102.

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

William “Bill” Howard Green, age 62, of Circle, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 in Billings.

A luncheon celebrating the life of Bill will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Circle Country Market in Circle. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Bill was born on May 19, 1955 in Saginaw, Mich., to parents William and Doris (Ciesielski) Green. He was raised and educated in Michigan, graduating from Akron-Fairgrove High School with the class of 1973. On September 28, 1974 he married Barbara Sue Miller in Sebewing, Mich., and to this union two children were born. Bill worked various jobs in Michigan until 1980 when he moved his family  to Glendive, where Bill worked in the oil field until 1985. He then started his career in the insurance business, and worked for the same company for 32 years. The company went through many name changes before it became HUB International, where Bill worked until the time of his passing.

Bill enjoyed hunting, camping at the lake and fishing, having participated in several fishing tournaments. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, late night “Board Meetings” at the tavern, cooking and he even  cooked for several events. Bill enjoyed all sports and played golf and bowled in his free time. Bill’s biggest passion in life however, were his grandchildren. He cherished all the times he spent hunting and fishing with them and you could count on him being their biggest fan in the crowd during their sporting events. 

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandson, Brock Loudon.

Bill is survived by his wife Barb Green, of Circle; his daughter Bridget and Colby Loudon of Circle; his son Willy and Candace Green of Circle; his grandchildren Bryce and Cierra Loudon, and Kayla, Corbin, and Cooper Green; his sisters Deb Green of Vancouver, Wash., and Sandi and Ron Amend of Akron, Michi.; brother Marty and Cyndi Green of Vancouver; all of his in-laws of the Miller Family; and several nieces and nephews.

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

Lois G. Sadorf, age 90, of Glendive, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care in Glendive. 

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Rite of Committal will follow in Dawson County Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Lois Gregerson Sadorf, age 90, of Glendive, was called home on November 16, 2017, the day of her anniversary, at the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care in Glendive. 

Visitation was held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A vigil service was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Rite of Committal followed in Dawson County Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. 

Lois was born to Pauline and Floyd Gregerson on April 21, 1927 in Hayward, Wis. Lois went to grade school and high school in Hayward, and graduated high school in 1944. She attended nurses training at St. Joseph of Nursing School in Minot, N.D., and graduated in 1947. She worked for a short time in Jamestown, N.D., before coming to Glendive, working at the Northern Pacific Hospital, where she met her future husband, Albert “Buzz” Sadorf. Lois and Buzz were married on November 16, 1948, in Hayward. She worked for many years for Dr. Thompson and Dr. Chambers as their office nurse, before becoming the county health nurse for Dawson County Health Department and retired in 1982. 

Lois was a member of the BPOE Does (which she received the honor of Doe of the year 1988,) the hospital auxiliary, and Homemakers club. She enjoyed volunteering and checking blood pressures at the senior center and fixing hair at the nursing home. She enjoyed knitting mittens, hats and sweaters for family and friends, and spent many hours sewing and making clothes for her growing family.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Albert “Buzz”; son, James; sisters, Joanne Gajewski and Rosemary Flower; and brothers, John and Tom Gregerson.

Lois is survived by her seven children and their spouses, Judy (Dan) Owens of Helena, Greg (Myrna) Sadorf of Glendive, Jane Jarvis of Fort Peck, Richard (Brenda) Sadorf of Wibuax, Mary (Joe) Fabian of Glendive, Bill (Anne) Sadorf of Glendive, Bob (Roxie) Sadorf of Glendive; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lois is also survived by her sister, Judy (Terry) Ashley of Portage, Wis.; and one brother, Burton (Nancy) Gregerson of LaCrosse, Wis.

Memorials are suggested to the Senior Center, the local Elks, or the charity of your choice. 

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

Lorraine L. Abbey, age 88, of Bismarck, formerly of Glendive, and Zahl, N.D., died November 20, 2017 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck.  

A memorial service was held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 24 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway in Bismarck.

Cremation has taken place.

Further arrangements are pending with Parkway Funeral Service of Bismarck.

Victor Vega Cabrales, age 70, of Richey passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive.  

Visitation was held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at St. Frances deSales Catholic Church in Richey with a Rosary service being held at 7 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial was at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at St. Frances deSales Catholic Church in Richey with Father Navil Rodriguez officiating. Rite of Committal will follow in the Richey Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Richey has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Victor was born on April 13, 1947 to Angel Vega Labra and Remedios Cabrales Vega in Vega de Cien, Cangas de Onis, Asturias, Spain. He was raised and educated through the eighth grade in Spain.  After his schooling, Victor stayed on the family ranch helping his family until he was nineteen when he served his required six months in the Spanish Army. In 1973, Victor came to the United States on a sheep herding contract. He started in Idaho and later moved to Nevada, California, and in 1994 he moved to Richey where he worked for the Pasture Creek Inc. Ranch where he continued to work until the time of his death.

Victor loved people, he was always the life of the party and you could count on him pulling pranks whenever the opportunity arose. He enjoyed spending time with kids, working and hunting, and socializing with anyone that would listen.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Jose and Fermin.

Victor is survived by his brother, Angel Vega (Clara) of Spain; his sister, Regina Vega Cabrales (Florentino) of Spain; his brother, Antonio Vega Cabrales (Beni) of Spain; his sister, Milagros Vega (Aurelio) of France; his special niece whom he spoke of often, Pili Vega of Spain; numerous other nieces and nephews; Victor did not have any children, but he was grandfather to Mataya, Austin, Izak and Avery Veverka;  he was very, very proud to be Izak Veverka’s Godfather; he is also survived by his many close friends in the Richey and Bloomfield area that he considered family.

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

Chuck Lassle, age 56 of Everett, Wash., formerly of Glendive, went home to meet the Lord on November 21, 2017.

Born on January 8, 1961 in Glendive; attending Yale country school and graduating from DCHS in 1979.

Chuck married Rhonda Jorgenson July 23, 1983. After graduating from NDSSS  with a computer science degree they moved to Fremont, Calif. They later moved to Everett, Wash. where they  made their home for the past 17 years.

He was an amazing husband, father and brother. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Verna Lassle.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda of Everett, Wash.; two children, Chad Lassle and Carlie Lassle both of Everett, Wash.; his brother and best friend, Chet (Karen) Lassle of Mandan, N.D.; nephew, Dr. Michael Lassle (Dr. Megan Brend) of Bismarck, N.D.; and niece, Lindsey (Mike) Money and Kohen Money of Billings. As well as numerous aunts and uncles.

Merlin Jones, 90, of Belgrade passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017.  

An open house will be held Friday, December 1 at 811 Oakwood Dr. in Belgrade at 3 p.m. 

Gene Beckers, 87, passed away on November 30, 2017 with family surrounding him. 

Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 4 at 11 a.m. at St Joseph’s Catholic Church with interment at the Plentywood cemetery. A vigil service was held Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Sheridan Memorial Hospital or the Shriners Hospital in Spokane, 911 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204. 

Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood has charge of arrangements: read the complete obituary, post remembrances, send cards and flowers online at www.fulkersonsplentywood.com

Carole Haas, long-time resident of Glendive, passed away on November 27, 2017 in Surprise, Ariz.

Carole was active in a number of clubs and organizations in Glendive including Zonta, Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority, the Republican Woman’s Club, Cottonwood Country Club and the Congregational church.  

Carole hosted two live, local television programs on KXGN in the 1960s, The Afternoon Mixer and Cartoon Carnival. She was a business owner and operated the A1 Cleaners and the Bernina Sewing Center for many years. Carole stayed active in retirement working as a teaching assistant at Jefferson School. 

Carole was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin; and her parents, Henry and Ida Klope. 

She is survived by her sons, Jim Haas of Goodyear, Ariz., David Haas of Avondale, Ariz. and Steven Haas of Carrollton, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Haas, Andrew Haas and Allison McIntosh; and great-grandchildren Karson and Maxwell Haas.

Funeral services and burial will be in Glendive on a date to be determined. 

Larry “Papa” Paul Wilson Sr. of Glendive, formerly of Miles City, passed peacefully at the Glendive Medical Center while being comforted by family on December 5, 2017. He was 77 years old.   

Larry was born in Francis, Okla. on February 17, 1940. Larry was one of four sons born to Mable and William “Bill” Wilson. 

At the young age of 17 Larry left Oklahoma to join the Air Force where he spent time in Africa, the Philippines and eventually getting stationed at the Air Force Base in Forsyth, Mont. There he served as an air traffic controller. He completed his GED while serving. It’s at this time he met his love of his life and best friend Sharon Ann Chapweske. They were married in Miles City on December 31, 1960. To this union three boys were born, Larry Paul Jr., Ricky Joe and John William. Larry worked as a conductor on the Milwaukee Railroad and served as President of the local railroad union until the railroad closed in 1980.  Larry and his family then moved to Glendive where he worked in the oil field before eventually becoming a bit and drilling tool salesman for Security (Halliburton). Eventually he became an independent salesman for Halliburton until he retired in 2008. In his retirement years he took on a new hobby of woodworking and taking care of his pool and yard. Larry and Sharon loved hosting and entertaining friends and family. Papa Larry enjoyed watching his beloved Oklahoma Sooner football team and the St. Louis Cardinals. Larry’s family was his most cherished part of his life. He loved his five grandsons, five granddaughters, one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson dearly.

Larry is survived by his wife, Sharon; sons, Larry (Dawn) Wilson of Colorado, Rick (Stephanie) Wilson of Rapid City, S.D. and John (Dana) Wilson of Dickinson, N.D; ten grandchildren,  Brandon (Lauren) Wilson of Colorado, Jason Wilson (Sheana Hendrickson) of  Nebraska, Bryant Wilson of Okinawa Japan, Jenna Wilson and Blake Wilson of Colorado, Amanda Wilson and Kayla Wilson of Rapid City, S.D.,  Brenna Wilson, Carley Wilson and Jaren Wilson all of Dickinson, N.D.; and two great-grandchildren, Aiden Wilson of Colorado and Taylah Wilson of Nebraska.  

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mable Wilson; and brothers, Billy Wilson, Jerry Wilson and Jim Wilson. 

Family received friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal followed in the Calvary Cemetery in Miles City. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.

Albert Richard Vogele, 88, passed away Nov. 17, 2017. Funeral Servies were held Tuesday at Dahl Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Yellowstone National Cemetery with full military honors. Memories may be shared at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.

Barbara “Barb” Sue Green, age 61 of Circle, Montana passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the First Lutheran Church in Circle.  A funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the First Lutheran Church with Pastor Wade Brinkopf officiating.  Interment will follow at the Riverview Cemetery in Circle.  Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Barb was born on March 7, 1956 in Bay City, Michigan, a daughter of Raymond and Alice (Frank) Miller.  Barb was raised and educated in Fairgrove, Michigan and graduated from Akron-Fairgrove High School with the class of 1974.  During her younger years, Barb was active in 4-H and received numerous awards; and later in high school she was active in cheerleading. After high school Barb went on to attend beauty school.  On September 28, 1974 Barb married William Howard Green in Sebewing, Michigan, and to this union two children were born.  After their marriage Barb taught dance classes at Craves School of Dance. She was the editor of the local paper Farm & Town Enterprise also, and she wrote articles and photographed for the Saginaw newspaper.

In 1980, the family moved to Glendive where she worked various waitressing jobs before starting her career in the insurance industry, and had worked for the same company for thirty-one years.  Throughout those years the company had gone through several name changes before becoming HUB International, which Barb had still worked for until the time of her passing. In 1988, they moved once more to Circle where Barb and Bill worked side-by-side.

Barb was very active in her community, and she loved volunteering for many events throughout town and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce.  Having been a breast cancer survivor, she was very passionate in the Relay for Life as well.  

Barb  was extraordinarily proud of her family and loved going to all the grandkids’ sporting activities and music concerts.  She had a kind soul, and always saw the good in people.  

Although she is dancing with the stars now, she will always watch over us. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; and her grandson, Brock Loudon.

Barb is survived by her daughter, Bridget and Colby Loudon of Circle; her son, Willy and Candace Green of Circle; her grandchildren, Bryce and Cierra Loudon, and Kayla, Corbin, and Cooper Green; her sisters, Ann and Ron Klatt of Fairgrove, Michigan and Sandy and Mike Schofield of Bay City, Michigan; her brother, Carl and Barbara Miller of Holland, Michigan; all of her in-laws of the Green Family; and several nieces and nephews.

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