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.

Elizabeth (Betty) Sue Van Scoik, 71, of Glendive, left this world to be with her lord and savior, surrounded by family at her home on December 22, 2015.

Memorial Services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Break Forth Bible Church in Glendive with Pastor Jeremy Vester officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Betty was born to Clifford and Effie Hale on August 30, 1944 in Prince Georges County, Md. Betty was raised in Maryland and educated there graduating from high school in Bladensburg, Md. in 1962.  November 17, 1962 she was united in marriage to Jack C. Nicholson, Sr., they had two sons, Jack C. Nicholson, Jr. and Mark A. Nicholson. Betty and Jack, Sr. later divorced and remained friends. Betty moved to Glendive in 1982 to be closer to her boys, where she met Richard Van Scoik Sr., they were married November 8, 1985. With this Betty gained three more children, Richard, Jr., Cheryl and Denise.  

In the past, Betty worked at the Shenandoah vinegar factory, plus she ran a successful   housekeeping business. Later, she worked for Trail Star until she retired in 2004.  Betty re-entered the workforce in the Spring of 2012 to help her daughter-in-law, Annette, manage Healthy Essentials in Glendive.  Betty poured her heart and soul into this endeavor. She viewed this as a labor of love, not a job. This allowed her to use her gift to help people whether they were hurting emotionally, physically and/or spiritually. Betty always had a smile on her face, a hug to give and a listening ear. She allowed the love of God to flow out of her and into others, revealing her best friend, Jesus, to everyone.

Betty was very spiritual, she spent much of her day worshipping God. She was a vital member of Break Forth Bible Church in Glendive.   She served in the bible book store, plus baked and cooked, always lending a helping hand where needed.    

”Special” is the best way to describe Betty, she was always smiling, very caring, cheerful and loved to give.  Her gifts had a real meaning for each person who received something from her.  She was a lover of life itself!  She also loved to surprise, she was known to cook up a full meal for a special someone leaving it in their fridge to find when they arrived home. Betty had many friends and everyone will miss her dearly. Betty delighted in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved her cats, tending to her garden and cooking.  She also loved to read and take a nap.   

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Effie Hale; brother-in-law, Dean Beall; and son-in-laws, Sam Walker and Joel Waldman.

Betty is survived by her husband, Richard, of 30 years; son, Jack, Jr. (Stephanie) of Williston, N.D.; son, Mark Nicholson (Annette) of Glendive; Richard Van Scoik, Jr. of Spokane, Wash.; daughter, Cheryl Walker of Laurel; daughter, Denise Waldman of Redding, Calif.; sister, Kathy Beall of Ocean Pines, Md.; sister, Shirley (Jim) Brown of Lake Wales, Fla.; as well as fifteen grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  

Betty, you will always be with us, and we look forward to seeing you in heaven!

Elizabeth Erhart, age 79, of Billings, formerly of Glendive, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Billings Clinic in Billings with her children by her side. 

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

Viola Elizabeth Germann, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive. 

A Rosary Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive.  A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Viola Elizabeth Germann, age 84, passed away, surrounded by her husband and family on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive. 

A Rosary Service was held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A Memorial Mass was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Viola was born on September 15, 1931 in Taylor, N.D. on the family farm, a daughter of Christ and Beatrice (Kary) Heinert. She was raised and educated in a one room, rural school house where the first thing she had to learn was English as the only language spoken at home was German.  During her high school years she attended Dickinson High School graduating with the class of 1950.  

One year after graduation, Viola married her best friend, Robert “Bob” Germann on January 6, 1951. Bob worked while Viola got the opportunity to stay home raising their four girls. Viola was a very talented seamstress and used her talent throughout the girls lives from sewing all their clothing to sewing bridesmaid dresses for her two oldest girls’ weddings. Throughout the years they moved around to several different locations including: Glendive; Great Falls; Riverside, Calif.; Vinita, Okla.; and Cincinnati, Ohio. Viola and Bob traveled the country in their 5th wheel from 1983 until 1995 before settling back in Glendive where they had remained since. Viola enjoyed her retirement years reading, working on crossword puzzles and spending valued time with her loving family. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Christ and Beatrice Heinert; and one infant brother, Richard.

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert “Bob” Germann of Glendive; four children, Marcia Germann of Grand Terrace, Calif., DanNea Germann of Beaumont, Calif., Cyndi Germann of Strasburg, N.D., and Tami (Frank) Freas of Glendive; siblings, Hildegard Connell of Bismarck, N.D., Edwin Heinert of Milnor, N.D. and Marlys Eggum of Everett, Wash.; grandchildren, Dana, Dean, Risa, Brandi, Adam, Robert, David, Stephen, Erica and Jonathan; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Irene Rosina Entzel, age 86, of Glendive, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. 

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive and 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Glendive with Reverend Howard Schreibeis officiating. Interment will be held in the Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Irene was born on September 19, 1929 in Hosmer, S.D., a daughter of John and Carolina (Stotz) Kaul. As a child, she moved to Circle, Mont. where she started the first four years of school before moving to Glendive where she continued through the eighth grade. Irene met and later married Alvin Entzel and to this union two children were born. 

Irene enjoyed driving the church’s school bus, tending to the garden and flowers in the yard, playing music for Grandview services and Grace Lutheran Church in Fallon, Mont., and singing in Our Savior Lutheran’s church choir. She made the best fresh fruit salad and divinity, something her family will always remember. Irene also enjoyed driving beet trucks for farmers. Her family,  especially her grandchildren, were her greatest joy in life. 

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carolina Kaul; husband, Alvin; sister, Verna Lassle; and granddaughter, Aimee Entzel.

She is survived by her children, Vernon (Eileen) Entzel of Miles City and Allen (Barbara) Entzel of Jamestown, N.D.; grandchildren, Stacy (David) Hall and their children, Alison and Albert, of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Cale (Heidi) Entzel and their children, Christopher and Craig, of Pocotello, Idaho, Eric (Amanda) Entzel and their children, Triniti and Jesse, of Arvada, Colo., Emily (Iver) Mettler and their daughter, Jovi, of Sioux Center, Iowa, Kyle (Kelly) Entzel of Grand Forks, N.D., Leah Entzel of Park River, N.D. and Elizabeth Entzel of Jamestown; siblings, Alvera Gilbert of Otis Orchards, Wash., Gilbert Kaul of Glendive, and Marvin Kaul of New Hall, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested in Irene’s name to Our Savior Lutheran Church of Glendive, Trinity Lutheran Church of Miles City or a charity of one’s choice.

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

Norman Eldon Anderson, age 83, of Glendive, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home in Glendive.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the Evangelical Church of North America in Glendive with Pastor Jim O’Connor officiating.  Interment will be in Union Cemetery in Union, Mont., south of Lindsay. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Norman came from humble beginnings, coming from a family of thirteen. He was born on August 1, 1932, in Glendive, a son of Olof and Syble (Olson) Anderson. Norman was raised on the family farm by Union and educated in Glendive where he attended high school at Dawson County High School and graduated with the class of 1950. While he was in high school, Norman excelled in track, baseball and football. In 1949 and 1950, he was on the high school football team when they were State Champions. He worked at the bowling alley as a pin setter earning seven cents a line and he also worked at the pool hall during his high school years.

Norman married Gail Buell on July 13, 1957 in Circle and to this union three children were born. He later married Esther Kalmback on November 8, 1991 in Billings. Norman was a hard working man who farmed and ranched most of his life. This year would have been Norman’s 65th year combining. He loved the farm and operating the combine. In his later years he enjoyed playing golf, bowling and visiting neighbors. Norman always looked forward to that call  from a friend asking him if he’d like to play a round of golf. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and ASCS Board.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Eric Anderson; and ten brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Esther Anderson of Glendive; daughter, Joni Anderson of Billings; son, Norman Phillip (Susan) Anderson of Glendive; four grandchildren, Mischelle (Franklin) Kwa, Darcy (Eric) Newton, Paige (Nathan) Zavadil and Blake Anderson; three great-grandchildren, Atum, Selabella and Abigail; two-step children, Betty Lou (Ed) Miller of Glendive and Gary (Cathy) Kalmback of Fallon; five step-grandchildren, Kelly Miller, Kyle (Crystal) Miller, Shayna (Jay) Phalen, Layne Kalmback and Garrett (Jenalyn)  Kalmback; two sisters, Shirley Johnson of Three Forks, Mont. and Ardis Collins of Loveland, Colo. and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Robert (Bob) Matthew Casey, 91, husband, father, grandfather, friend, teacher, coach and World War II Navy vet, passed away on Tuesday, December 29th of natural causes.  

Bob and his twin brother, Richard, were born on the family farm near Parshall, N.D. to Edward and Leona (Lovell) Casey on August 29, 1924.  

Bob was an excellent multi-sport athlete at Parshall High School and continued playing football his freshman year at the University of North Dakota. After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, it wasn’t long until he, and a pack of buddies, joined the United States Navy. While in the Navy, Bob rose to the rank of Petty Officer First Class and was the catapult operator on the USS Franklin and eventually the USS Ticonderoga. Bob was witness to deadly kamikaze attacks, a deadly pacific Typhoon and the Japanese surrender to General Douglas MacArthur in Tokyo Bay.  

After the war, Bob returned to N.D. where he played two more years of football while earning a degree in the physical sciences. It was in Fessenden, N.D. that Bob began teaching and coaching. His eyes were also focused on a stunning new elementary teacher, Beverly Rise. Bob and Beverly were married in Grand Forks on July 3, 1952.  

Bob and Bev moved to Plentywood in the fall of 1955. They settled into a life of teaching and coaching and started a family with the birth of son, Jeff, and daughter, Joan. Bob continued to find success as a teacher and coach in Glendive, where the Glendive football team won the Montana football championship in 1960. The family also continued to grow with the addition of sons Steve and Doug.  

The Casey family made one last move to Missoula in 1964 when the now remodeled and newly named Hellgate High School first opened. At Hellgate, he taught physics and was the school’s first football coach. The fifth child, Don, was born in Missoula. Bob eventually stepped down as a head football coach to enjoy more time watching his own children’s sports and activities. When Big Sky opened in 1980, Bob continued teaching science and assisting with sophomore football and varsity track.  

In 1986 Bob was inducted into the Montana Coaches Hall of Fame.  

Bob was a mentor to all that knew him. His easy smile, advanced wit, poetic limericks and sharp memory was always enjoyed by his family and friends. Years after retirement many students and players would approach him and thank him for shaping their lives and recanting favorite memories of their time together.

Katherine Copping Hardie passed away on December 28, 2015 in Cheney, Wash.

Kate was born to George and Myra Copping in Glendive on September 1, 1926. She grew up in Glendive and graduated from DCHS. Soon after graduation she moved to Wash. where she met and married Del Hardie.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and her siblings, Chuck, Deane and Almira.

She is survived by her five children and their families plus several in-laws, nieces and nephews. 

Services will be held in the Methodist Church in Cheney, Wash. on January 9, 2016.

Robert C. Rein passed away on December 6, 2015 at the Billings Clinic Hospital.  

Robert “Bob” was born on June 2, 1938 to Carl Rein and Emma Haffner Rein on the farm in Sidney.  

Bob grew up and went to school in Sidney. On December 29, 1957 he married Marguerite Schwenke. They farmed west of Glendive and had 4 children:  Robert D. Rein of Great Falls; Stephen (Lezlie) Rein of Tees, Alberta Canada; Tana (Bill) Madill of Billings; and Darin (Tesa) Rein of Laurel; and 8 grandchildren.

Bob and Marguerite moved to Conrad in 1987 and then to Great Falls in 1995. He delivered fuel, propane and fertilizer for Farmers Supply in Conrad. He drove for CHS, High Noon and Riverview Trucking (Town Pump) hauling fuel and then retired in 2011.

He loved his family very much. He was active in CB Radio and Ham Radio (WB7QZE), radio controlled airplanes, tractor pulling, hunting, fishing, archery and target shooting at the gun range.

Surviving him are:  his wife, Marguerite; his sisters, Marilyn (Elmer) Frank of Lidgerwood, N.D., Beverly (Roddy) Reuther of Terry and his brother Doug (Caryn) Rein of Terry;  and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Emma Rein.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.smithfuneralchapels.com.

Gary  Wittman passed away December 22, 2015 at age 75, at his home in Sun City, Ariz. surrounded by his family. 

Gary was born in Billings, Mont. on September 8, 1940 to parents Harry and Ruth Wittman. He spent his childhood years in Glendive. He was an exceptional baseball player and all-around athlete with many articles of his heroics in local newspapers. He served in the Army and worked for Montana Dakota Utilities in Glendive and Bismarck, N.D. until his retirement.

He married Shirley Martens in Glendive on November 26, 1965. They had two children, Kelly & Koby. 

His father was a butcher and he honored his father by loving all things meat, especially Cloverdale hot dogs. He was a life-long lapidary “rock hound” and created many beautiful pieces of art. He also created hundreds of pieces of intarsia woodwork. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; daughter, Kelly; grandson, Bradley; and his favorite dog, Amber.     

He is survived by his brother, Lefty Wittman (Jeanette); sister, Deanna Leivestad (David); son, Koby (Lisa); grandchildren, Riley Wittman, Kaleena Wint, Ryan Sicble (Heather), Ashley Featherston (Steve), Nick Sicble and Michelle Eberhart (Dan); great-grandchildren, Natalie, William, Anabelle, Brayden and Ella; son-in-law, Jeff Sicble; sister-in-law Yvonne Kalien; and many numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.  

A memorial service will be held in his honor on January 16, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Sun City, Ariz.

A special thanks to family and the high school class of “59” who shared time with him. His memory will forever be carried in our hearts.

Anna Marie Witkowski Nistler, of Worden, Mont., passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at home.  

Anna was born February 23, 1949 in Beach, N.D. to John and Katherine (Diesik) Witkowski.

She is survived by her daughters, Tina and Teri Nistler, also of Worden, and Toni (Lee) Humphrey of Billings; her husband, Eugene of Wibaux; and her brothers, Jim of South Heart, N.D., John Lee and David of Wibaux; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Donald; and sister, Mary Ann Witkowski. 

A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the fairgrounds in Wibaux, Mont. Arrangements are in the care of the staff at Dahl Funeral Chapel. Memories may be shared at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.

Anna Marie Witkowski Nistler, of Worden, Mont., passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at home.  

Anna was born February 23, 1949 in Beach, N.D. to John and Katherine (Diesik) Witkowski.

She is survived by her daughters, Tina and Teri Nistler, also of Worden, and Toni (Lee) Humphrey of Billings; her husband, Eugene of Wibaux; and her brothers, Jim of South Heart, N.D., John Lee and David of Wibaux; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Donald; and sister, Mary Ann Witkowski. 

A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the fairgrounds in Wibaux, Mont. Arrangements are in the care of the staff at Dahl Funeral Chapel. Memories may be shared at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.

On January 11, 2015 at approximately 2:30 a.m. Gayle passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the family home in Ramsey, Minn. Gayle was comforted by family members at the time of her passing into heaven.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Glendive. Interment will follow in the Dawson County Cemetery.

Gayle (Baker) Lapp was born on August 13, 1949 in Billings. She was the daughter of Louis and Hester (Logan) Baker. Gayle was married to Terry Lapp on July 13, 1971 in Idaho while residing in Glendive. 

Gayle and Terry lived in Glendive before moving to Lincoln, Neb. where Gayle raised her two sons and provided home health care services to several families in the Lincoln area. In 1991 Gayle, Terry and the two sons relocated to Hawley, Minn. before returning back to Glendive.

While living in Glendive, Gayle enjoyed volunteering at Makoshika State Park and the Gallery. Gayle enjoyed her friendships and meeting new people. Gayle was a professional socializer and always held her friends close to her heart. One of Gayle’s most cherished accomplishments was caring for Dr. Chambers at his home until his passing. Gayle was an active member of the Church of Christ. She loved spending time with her three grandchildren and watching them grow. Gayle was known as a giver and loved helping anybody in need. She was a loving person to her family and friends; she will be missed by those she left behind.

Gayle was preceded in death by her father and mother, Louis Baker and Hester (Logan) Baker. 

Gayle is survived by her husband, Terry Lapp; her two sons, Ross (Jessie) Lapp and Russell (Colleen) Lapp; her grandchildren, Samantha, Jesse and Evelyn “Buster” Lapp; her brothers, Bob Baker and Leon Baker; and sisters, Juanita Dellos, Betty Roehl and Joyce Barstad.

A special thanks to Gayle’s health care team at Mercy Virginia Piper Cancer Institute and the Allina Hospice staff in Coon Rapids, Minn.; Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City; members of the Minneapolis Police Weapons Unit, University of Minnesota Police Department and the Medora Police Department for your continued family support throughout Gayle’s battle with cancer (Una Stamus); the Church of Christ congregation for your support; the Knight and Chambers family for watching over the Lapp family and your continued prayers; Bob Baker for stopping in and all the telephone calls; Vicky Knight for traveling to Minn. to assist the Lapp family with Gayle’s needs and being a loving friend; and all the family and friends for your telephone calls and prayers.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials in Gayle’s honor may be sent to the Church of Christ, P.O. Box 251 Glendive, MT 59330. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.

Steve Dassinger, age 77, passed from this life on January 10, 2016. 

A native of Gladstone, N.D., Steve also lived in Dickinson, Bismarck and Glendive. He last resided in Reno, Nev. 

Informal memorials are being scheduled.

Shirley Mae Stevens, 80, of Mandan, N.D., died Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, N.D.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2016 at First Lutheran Church in Washburn, N.D. with Pastor Erik Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery, rural Beulah, N.D. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Goetz Funeral Home in Washburn and will continue Friday, one hour prior to time of service at the church.

Shirley was born September 5, 1935 in Readstown, Wis. to Gilbert & Ida (Blok) Nelson. She was raised and educated in Montana. She married Roger Stevens on February 27, 1954 in Great Falls, Mont.  They spent their early years in various places in Montana raising their family of six children. 

In 1966, Shirley moved to Glendive and spent the next 20 years working and raising her children. She moved to Bismarck, N.D. in 1986.

From 1989 until her retirement in 2012, she waitressed at the Eagles Club in Bismarck.  She was very popular and well respected as evidenced by the large retirement party held for her. 

The main priority and focus of her life was her children and grandchildren.  She loved spending time with each and every one of them.  Shirley would always mention how proud of them she was and made each feel as if they were the most important thing in the world.  She never let a day go by without saying, “I love you”.

When you had a problem you could always go to her for advice because she was very objective and a good listener. She let you be who you are without question, and was a best friend to all of her children.

Shirley made everyone feel welcome in her home no matter the situation. She would greet you with a smile and a hug and loved giving and receiving those hugs. She held a very kind-hearted spirit and put the needs of others before her own.

In her spare time, Shirley loved to go fishing. During one of her fishing trips she caught 13 fish, so proud of herself she did not realize that the legal limit was 3 fish in possession. She loved to play poker and enjoyed getting in a good game of Pinochle with family members.

Those grateful to have shared in her life include a daughter, Marlene (Robert) Frank of Washburn, N.D; son, David Stevens of Mandan; son, Tom Stevens of Mandan; son, Ray (Fran) Stevens of Lucan, Minn.; daughter, Susan (Terry) Yarns of Central City, Neb.; and son, Tim Stevens of Oroville, Cali.;  and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Nelson & Ida Schulte; one brother, Conrad Nelson; one sister, Beverly Hawks; and two grandsons, Eric and Aaron Frank.

Provide condolences and sign the guestbook at www.goetzfuneralhomes.com.

James Fornall, age 81, of Glendive, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Anaconda, Mont.  

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

James Fornall, age 81, of Glendive, Montana passed away on Thursday,  January 21, 2016 in Anaconda, Montana.  Visitation will be held from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. and from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive.  A Rosary Service will be at 7 P.M. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Silha Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 A.M. on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Francis Schreiber officiating.  Rite of Committal will follow in Dawson Memorial Cemetery.  Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

James was born on April 30, 1934 in Glendive, a son of Karl and Katherine (Hess) Fornall.  He was raised and educated in Glendive and graduated from Dawson County High School with the class of 1952.  Following his high school education, Jim attended the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, North Dakota.  Jim later moved back to Glendive and while he was back he met and later married Mildred Rollins.  They were married on September 11, 1954 and to this union five children were born.   Upon his return Jim decided to pursue a lifelong career of farming and ranching.  Farming became a passion of Jim’s and he continued to do so until his health forced him to retire in 2009.

Although farming was always first and foremost, Jim also loved woodworking, tinkering in his shop, and fixing his equipment.  He enjoyed hunting and camping, and cherished spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Katherine and one brother, William Fornall.

Jim is survived by his wife, Mildred of Glendive; his five children, Laurie (Andrew) Mosdal of Newport, Pennsylvania, Bonnie (Scott) Farmer of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jamie (Greg) Simonson of Colorado Springs, Peggy (Randy) Schmoldt of Denver, Colorado, and Scott (Cristena) Fornall of Glendive; one sister, Carolyn (Bob) Smith of Absorkee, Montana; fifteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Robert Schieno, 43, passed away after a tragic car accident on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, near Trenton, N.D. 

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services in Mandan. Visitation is scheduled for 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. 

Robert William Schieno was born on April 26, 1972 in Kansas City, Miss. to Bill and Randie (Lundeen) Schieno. He was raised and educated by his mom and step-dad, Ray Cullinan, in Glendive. He attended Helena Technical College and Bismarck State College, where he graduated with a degree in Electronics. He worked in the oil field and in his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his children camping and fishing.

He is survived by his parents, Ray (Randie) Cullinan; siblings, Toni (Jeff) Hostetler and Coby Cullinan; former wife, Heather and their daughters, Alyson and Josie; and fiancé, Gina and their son, Vance.

Please sign his guestbook and share memories at www.dawiseperry.com. Funeral arrangements are being made with DaWise-Perry Funeral Services of Mandan, N.D.

Randy Hess, age 61, passed away at his home in Fallon from natural causes, on Saturday, January 16, 2016. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Randy was born on February 23, 1954 in Glendive, the son of Joe and Goldie (Johnson) Hess. He was raised on the family farm north of Fallon. He attended school in Glendive where he graduated from Dawson County High School with the class of 1973.

Randy enjoyed the farming and ranching way of life and often helped ranchers with haying and branding. He also enjoyed animals, especially dogs and horses. He also liked going to rodeos and working with agates.

Randy married Pam Davie in October, 1995. He spent many years loading sugarbeets for Transystems Truck Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, LeRoy Hess; sister, D’Lane Trangmoe; and nephews, Dan Hess and Brad Trangmoe.

Survivors include his wife, Pam; brother, Don (Mary June) Hess of Billings; sisters, Joyleen Pettersen of Deer Park, Texas, and Marilyn (Dennis) Diegel of Glendive; brother-in-law, Tom Trangmoe; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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