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Last updated January 14, 2005 Maiden Surname, First Middle Name Date of Death Location Age Publication Published Obit ========================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================= ANDERSON, Andrew Cecil 21-Aug-2001 Hamilton 83 Ravalli Republic 23-Aug-2001 "Born Feb. 3, 1918 in Corvallis, Montana to Andrew and Bertha Anderson. He married Esther Eggleston on Oct. 17, 1939 in Missoula. His ashes will be scattered at the Skalkaho Falls." ANDREWS, Frances Jenny MCDERMOTT 06-Sep-2001 Stevensville 86 Ravalli Republic 10-Sep-2001 "Burial is atMaplewood Cemetery. She was born Dec. 16, 1914 in North Platte, NE to Steven and Fairy McDermott. She married Raymond Andrews on Oct. 2, 1934 in Oberlin, KS. They lived in NE, OR and WA before moving to MT in 1952. Ray died in 1991." BARSS, Katherine E. FANNING 01-Oct-2001 Staunton,VA 83 Ravalli Republic 02-Oct-2001 "Born April 16, 1918 in Hazel Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada to Joseph and Harriet Feltmate Fanning. She married Donald Barss in Canso Nova Scotia on Dec. 28, 1949. They set up a family in Long Island, NY. Burial will be at the Thornrose Cemetery." BEACH, Quinn Kerwin 23-Jun-2001 Darby 44 Ravalli Republic 13-Aug-2001 "Death was from a single motor vehicle accident on Tin Cup Road south of Darby. The date of death is undetermined. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." BEATTIE, Vernon Loren 25-Sep-2001 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 28-Sep-2001 "Born Oct. 27, 1920 in Dawson, MN to Arthur and Grace Beattie. He married Ruth Dean Scott in Seattle in 1939. He served in the US Army in WW II. They move to Montana in 1959." BERGERON, James Edgar 13-Sep-2001 Stevensville 43 Ravalli Republic 17-Sep-2001 "Born April 11, 1958 in Springfield, Mass. to Donald and Dorothy Bergeron. His father died in 1962. Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." BEUKENHORST, Bobby D. 01-Nov-2001 Missoula 78 Ravalli Republic 07-Nov-2001 "He was born June 16, 1923 in Ionia, KS to William and Eva Beukenhorst. He married Ila Hoyt of Mankato, KS on March 15, 1947, they then moved to Colorado. Urn placement will be at a later date." BLOUGH, Pat unknown 00-Oct-2001 Victor 61 Ravalli Republic 10-Oct-2001 "Born May 21, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia. She married Robert E. Blough in Elizabeth City, North Carolina; they were married 45 years." BOLIN, Frank H. 16-Sep-2001 Florence 88 Ravalli Republic 18-Sep-2001 "Death was due to cancer. He was born March 21, 1913 in Stevensville to Charles and Anna Bolin. He married Josephine Smith in 1935; they later divorced. He married Vivian Wood on Sept. 15, 1951 in Lewistown; she died in 1994. Burial at the Florence-Carlton Cemetery." BRANDOS, Robert Oliver 25-May-2001 Bend, Oregon 79 Ravalli Republic 11-Sep-2001 "Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery on Sept. 13,2001. Born June 11, 1921 in Allamakee County, Iowa to Florence and Lawrence Brandos. He lived in Hamilton from 1988 to 1992. He was married to Hazel Harris who preceded him in death." BRIGHT, Jennie Rachel LONG 17-Nov-2001 Stevensville 88 Ravalli Republic 21-Nov-2001 "She was born Feb. 21, 1913 in North Platte, NE to Clyde and Lulu Long. She married Everett Bright in McCook, NE on Sept. 30, 1929. They moved to Hamilton in 1932. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." BROOKS, Effie unknown 08-Dec-2001 Sacramento,CA Ravalli Republic 08-Jul-2002 "Special memorial services will be held for Peggy Brooks on the Hamilton LDS Church on July 10, 2002. Urn placement will be at the Missoula City Cemetery." BRUNTON, Cecile E. unknown 21-Jun-2001 Hamilton 76 Ravalli Republic 29-Jun-2001 "She was preceded in death by two husbands, Oliver Phillips and Darrel Brunton. Burial will be at the Salmon City Cemetery in Salmon, Idaho." BURGESS, Don R. 29-Sep-2001 Hamilton 74 Ravalli Republic 03-Oct-2001 "He was born in Eveleth, Minnesota, but grew up in Valier, Montana. He was preceded in death by wives, Lucy Embody in 1981 and Vicki Wallace in 1994." CALHOUN, Robert Edward 20-Jan-2001 Stevensville 54 Ravalli Republic 23-Jan-2001 "Death was from an extended illness of cancer. He was born Nov. 27, 1946 in San Francisco to Paul and Bridget Calhoun. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." CAMPBELL, Katherine B. HUNTINGTON 24-Jan-2001 Hamilton 94 Ravalli Republic 26-Jan-2001 "Born April 13, 1906 in Hay Springs, NE to Amos and Anna Huntington. She married Charles T. Campbell on June 16, 1937 in Cody, WY. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery." CANUELLE, Lisa Anne 28-Sep-2001 Missoula 30 Ravalli Republic 03-Oct-2001 "Death was from a cancerous brain tumor diagnosed in May, 1999. She was born Oct. 1, 1970 in Farmington Hills, MI to William and Linda Canuelle. She was teaching school in Seoul, South Korea at the time of her illness." CARMODY, Marie COOK 31-Jan-2001 Missoula 84 Ravalli Republic 02-Feb-2001 "Born in Stevensville on April 5, 1916 to Shin and Shorty Cook. She married Cliff Carmody in St.Paul, MN, in 1941. Her nickname was Cookie. Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." CHAFFIN, Juanita ATWOOD 28-Dec-2001 Kellogg,ID 80 Ravalli Republic 01-Jan-2002 "She was born Sept. 9, 1921 in Vernal, UT to Martin and Matilda Smuin Atwood. She married Jack Lee Chaffin on April 29, 1939 in Wallace, ID. Burial will be at the Victor Cemetery in Victor, MT." CHAMBERLAIN, Robert Swift 04-Oct-2001 Hamilton 87 Ravalli Republic 05-Oct-2001 "Born on May 23, 1914 to Swift and Marie Chamberlain in Victor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, son, Swift Homer and infant daughter. Urn placement will be at the Victor Cemetery." CHRIST, Jr., Robert John 12-Sep-2001 Hamilton 74 Ravalli Republic 17-Sep-2001 "Born April 19, 1927 in Wimbledon, ND. He married Melvina Williams on Nov. 26, 1950. They moved to Hamilton in 1970." CHRISTIANSON, Donald L. 23-Apr-2001 Hamilton 63 Ravalli Republic 26-Apr-2001 "He was born Aug. 5, 1937 in Dunseith, ND to Oscar and Alice Christianson. He married Gloria Ann Sorg in Snohomish, WA on Sept. 20, 1957. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery." COLE, Ricky Lee 10-Sep-2001 Hamilton 43 Ravalli Republic 13-Sep-2001 "He is survived by two children and two brothers. Private urn placement with military horns will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." COLLAR, Arthur Delano 10-Feb-2001 Corvallis 67 Ravalli Republic 13-Feb-2001 "He was born in Rosemead, CA on Jan. 24, 1934. He and his family moved to Montana in the 1970's. No services will be held per his request." CONNER, Frank Lee 14-Jul-2001 Stevensville 93 Ravalli Republic 16-Jul-2001 "He was born Dec. 15, 1907 in Royalton, Minnesota to Charles and Zoe Conner. The family homesteaded west of Terry, Montana in 1908. He married Alma Wildman on Dec. 14, 1929 in Miles City, Montana; she died in 1995." CONOVER, Alma BELL POWERS 13-Jan-2001 Hamilton 86 Ravalli Republic 15-Jan-2001 "She was born July 23, 1912 in Los Angeles, CA to Lawrence and Julia Powers. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." COOK, Rudolph 05-Oct-2001 Hamilton 77 Ravalli Republic 17-Oct-2001 "Born Sept. 13, 1924 in Grand Haven, Michigan. He married Ina Wallin in 1950 of Miami, Florida; she died in 1996. Urn placement will be at a later date." COONS, Irene M. PETERSON 07-Dec-2001 Hamilton 89 Ravalli Republic 10-Dec-2001 "She was born Feb. 23, 1912 in Donnybrook, ND to Iver and Olena Peterson. She married Milton Coons on Sept. 29, 1931 in Minot, ND; he died Oct. 4, 1990. They moved to Hamilton, MT in 1970. Interment will be at the Riverview Cemetery." CORREIA, Joseph V. 12-Dec-2001 Missoula 76 Ravalli Republic 14-Dec-2001 "He was born in Oakland, CA on Jan. 13, 1925 to Joseph and Mary Correia. He married Frances on Nov. 17, 1951 in Oakland. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery." CORWIN, Melvin 30-Apr-2001 Cottonwood, AZ 64 Ravalli Republic 15-May-2001 "He was born in Hamilton on Oct. 12, 1936. Death was due to complications from diabetes and recent surgery. Services will be held at the Promise Christian Church in Cottonwood, AZ." COTHERN, Ruby Ellen MILLER 15-Apr-2001 Darby 91 Ravalli Republic 18-Apr-2001 "She was born March 19, 1910 in Herrick, IL to Allie and Eva Miller. She married Walter Harrison Cothern on Feb. 12, 1930; he died in 1991. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Osceola, Iowa." COUNTER, Maxwell 28-Jun-2001 Hamilton 86 Ravalli Republic 29-Jun-2001 "He was born on Dec. 22, 1914 in Sheridan, Montana to Hub and Edna Counter. He married Ruth Crowley on Nov. 28, 1941 in Butte; she died July 13, 1997. He married Marjorie Farmer on Nov. 18, 2000 in Corvallis." COVERT, William 06-Dec-2001 Hamilton 72 Ravalli Republic 10-Dec-2001 "He was born June 27, 1929 in Lewistown to Robert and Amy Covert. The family moved to Victor in 1936. Interment will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." COWEN, Julian Wallace 17-Mar-2001 Stevensville 85 Ravalli Republic 19-Mar-2001 "He died at his home in Stevensville. Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville is in charge of arrangements." COX, Ellie A. 20-Apr-2001 Darby 76 Ravalli Republic 23-Apr-2001 "He was born Dec. 8, 1924 in Shelley, ID to Nelson Levi and Nellie Cox. He married Violet Stoddard on April 1, 1947 in LaGrande, OR. Private urn placement will be at a later date." CRANE, James Arthur 18-Mar-2001 Corvallis 61 Ravalli Republic 21-Mar-2001 "He was born Aug. 21, 1939 in Corry, PA to William and Marian Crane. He married Anita Cockerham on Feb. 9, 1957 in Las Vegas, NV." CUMMINGS, Margaret Nadene HILTON 25-Sep-2001 Victor 67 Ravalli Republic 01-Oct-2001 "Born Sept. 10, 1934 in St. Ignatius, MT to Alfred and Esther Hilton. She was a teach in Victor, Kalispell, Florence and Stevensville. She married Alan Cummings; they later divorced. Interment will be at the Pleasant View Cemetery in St. Ignatius." CURTIS, Ralph C. 14-Jul-2001 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 17-Jul-2001 "He was born Nov. 6, 1920 in Brunswick, Maine to Lester Curtis and Lillian Ball. He married Katherine Blood on November 8, 1941 in Medfield, Mass. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis." DAEHNE, Lillian A. 07-Sep-2001 Hamilton 79 Ravalli Republic 10-Sep-2001 "She died at her residence in Hamilton. Funeral services will be on Sept. 14, 2001 in Phillips, Wisconsin. Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton is making local arrangements." DALLMAN, Edna unknown 07-Oct-2001 Littlerock,CA 93 Ravalli Republic 16-Oct-2001 "She and husband Bob moved to the Bitterroot Valley in 1935 from North Dakota; he died in 1979. She moved to her daughters home in California in 1996. Graveside services will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." DAVIS, Joe Charles 16-Jul-2001 Missoula 86 Ravalli Republic 17-Jul-2001 "He was a resident of Grantsdale, Montana. Arrangement are pending at the Dowling Funeral Home in Hamilton." DeCONTER, Virginia I. SMART 20-Oct-2001 Hamilton 69 Ravalli Republic 22-Oct-2001 "Born on April 13, 1932 in Texico, NM to Thomas and Vivian Smart. She married John DeCounter on Dec. 4, 1935 in Reno, NV.(date is as appeared in Newspaper); he died in 1990. They lived in WY in 1977 and moved to MT in 1984. Urn placement at a later date." DENNIS, Corolyn Rebecca GUNNELL 06-Oct-2001 Hamilton 73 Ravalli Republic 08-Oct-2001 "Born March 28, 1928 in Salinas, Ca to Harold and Alva Gunnell. She married Samuel Dennis in Salinas, CA on Feb. 26, 1948. Private urn placement will be at a later date." DENNIS, Samuel William 16-Dec-2001 Hamilton 85 Ravalli Republic 19-Dec-2001 "He was born Nov. 18, 1916 in Pompey's Pillar, MT to Richard and Ella Dennis. From the age of 12 he was raised by his maternal grandmother in Kenyon, MN. He married Corolyn G. Gunnell in California; she died Oct. 6, 2001. Burial will be in Hall, MT." DENNISON, Paul Wade 16-Mar-2001 Missoula 78 Ravalli Republic 19-Mar-2001 "He is survived by his wife Ruth of Lolo, MT. Cremation has taken place by Whitesitt Funeral Home. Services will be at a later date." DeVEBER, F. N. NICHOLS 19-Jan-2001 Hamilton 94 Ravalli Republic 23-Jan-2001 "She was born June 12, 1906 to Frank and Edna Nichols in Victor. She married William DeVeber in Missoula in 1924. Burial will be at Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby." DITTMAIER, Amy 05-Aug-2001 Hamilton 51 Ravalli Republic 08-Aug-2001 "She was born Aug. 27, 1949 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Bernard and Dorothy Dittmaier. The family moved to Hamilton in 1950. She met her husband Chip Jasmin in Sept. 1977. She had a son, Cove in 1990." DOOLING, Catherine T. 08-Jan-2001 Stevensville 62 Ravalli Republic 10-Jan-2001 "She was born Aug. 2, 1938 near Jackson, MT to John and Dorothea Dooling. Services will be at the family ranch near Jackson." DORY, Mildred Edith KAISER 29-Jun-2001 Corvallis 91 Ravalli Republic 06-Jul-2001 "She was born Jan. 20, 1910 in Lewis, Iowa to Andrew and Carrie Kaiser. She married Fred Dory on March 18, 1939. Interment will be at the Oakwood Cemetery in Lewis, Iowa." DOYLE, James F. 16-Aug-2001 Hamilton 90 Ravalli Republic 20-Aug-2001 "He was born April 2, 1911 in Butte, MT to James and Josephine Doyle. He married Anne Krisman in 1939 in Helena, MT. Burial will be at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Butte." DUFFY, III, James B. 28-Jul-2001 Hamilton 78 Ravalli Republic 30-Jul-2001 "He was born Sept. 1, 1922 in St. Ignatius, Montana to James and Ruth Duffy, though he grew up in the Vancouver, Washington area. He served in WW II from 1942-Oct. 1945. He married Goldie Wark on April 13, 1979." DUKELOW, June LUNDBERG 02-Sep-2001 Hamilton 76 Ravalli Republic 04-Sep-2001 "Born June 15, 1925 to Lewis and Oarda Lundberg in Idaho Falls, Id. She married Don Dukelow June 31, 1946 in Corvallis. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." DUNCAN, Virginia L. BUNCE 13-Oct-2001 Hamilton 69 Ravalli Republic 15-Oct-2001 "Born Dec. 4, 1931 in Glasgow, MT to Howard and Lillian Bunce. She married Raymond Duncan on Sept. 5, 1961. They lived in Pomona, CA prior to returning to Victor, MT in 1994." DUTTON, Stafford L. 05-Feb-2001 Hamilton 54 Ravalli Republic 08-Feb-2001 "He died at his home. Per family request no services are scheduled. Arrangements and cremation are arranged by Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." EASLEY, Ruth B. unknown 16-Dec-2001 Victor 79 Ravalli Republic 17-Dec-2001 EDENS, Leona M. ENSTROM 16-Sep-2001 Stevensville 87 Ravalli Republic 19-Sep-2001 "Born Dec. 5, 1913 in Abby, WA to Albert and Agnis Enstrom. She was known as Toni. She married Everett Edens on July 8, 1938; he died in 1983. She was a registered nurse." EDSTEDT, Marvin John 08-Dec-2001 Hamilton 89 Ravalli Republic 13-Dec-2001 "He was born Oct. 6, 1912 in Minneapolis, MN to John and Anna Edstedt. He spent 20 years in the US Marine Corps, joining on Sept. 10, 1940. He married Aileen Malone in Mac Clenny, FL on Dec. 4, 1943. They moved to Hamilton in 1981." ELLIOTT, Betty Chloe BEAVERS 29-Sep-2001 Missoula 77 Ravalli Republic 02-Oct-2001 "Born on Oct. 21, 1923 in Concordia, KS to Glenny and Chloe Jackson, but was raised in Superior, NE. She married Myron Elliot on June 12, 1946 in Huntington Beach. Ca. They moved to Montana in 1999. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." EMERY, Perkins S. 03-Feb-2001 Darby 84 Ravalli Republic 07-Feb-2001 "He was born May 10, 1916 in Westford, VT. He married Helena Sheltra in 1939. Masonic Graveside Rites will be on Feb. 9 at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." ESPINOZA, Justine 01-Jul-2001 Hamilton 0 Ravalli Republic 05-Jul-2001 "She was four months old. Dowling Funeral Home is assisting the family with service arrangements." EUSTACE, OraLee unknown 24-Feb-2001 Hamilton 90 Ravalli Republic 27-Feb-2001 "She was born Feb. 12, 1911 in Robinson, KS. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel." EVANS, Velma Elizabeth WILLIAMSON 30-Jan-2001 Hamilton 96 Ravalli Republic 02-Feb-2001 "She was born Nov. 2, 1904 in Guymon, OK, to James and Anna Williamson. She married Lester J. Evans. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." EVELEIGH, Orra Lafayette 29-Dec-2001 Hamilton 89 Ravalli Republic 01-Jan-2002 "He was born Nov. 23, 1912 in Pryor, OK. He married Dorothy Cox in 1941. His ashes will be scattered over the mountains that he loved." FARRINGTON, Millard Elverton 12-Sep-2001 Hamilton 95 Ravalli Republic 17-Sep-2001 "Born Dec. 20, 1905 in Bloomfield, Minn. He grew up in Rudyard, MT. At the age of 89 he eloped with Gladys Sheets, who he met at the Sapphire Lutheran Homes. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery." FINLAYSON, Wilma BENNION 05-Nov-2001 Corvallis 80 Ravalli Republic 08-Nov-2001 "Death was from complications of pneumonia. She was born to Hyrum and Nellie North Bennion in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Burns Finlayson on June 10, 1943 in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis.' FIX, Robert Henry 14-Jul-2001 Hamilton 55 Ravalli Republic 17-Jul-2001 "He was born August 2, 1945 in New Bern, North Carolina to Gordon and Jean Fix. He was raised in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Burial will be at the Ft. Harrison Veterans Cemetery in Helena, Montana." FLEMING, Kathryn Mary HEINTZ 12-Jan-2001 Missoula 88 Ravalli Republic 16-Jan-2001 "She was born April 29, 1912. She married Roy C. Fleming of Whiteright, TX on Feb. 7, 1938. Services will be at a later date." FOLEY, John R. 09-Mar-2001 Corvallis 60 Ravalli Republic 12-Mar-2001 "He was a lifetime rancher in the Bitterroot Valley. He married Vivian Lindquist on Nov. 30, 1963 in Hamilton. Interment will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." FOOTE, Maxine Elizabeth GARRETT 05-Feb-2001 Hamilton 52 Ravalli Republic 08-Feb-2001 "She was born April 16, 1948 in Troy, MT to Loren and Ruby Garrett. She married Clyde Foote on July 28, 1967 in Troy. Arrangements are by Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." FOSDICK, Rose RIDKENA 08-Jul-2001 Missoula 87 Ravalli Republic 10-Jul-2001 "Arrangements are pending and will be handled by the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville, Montana." FOX, Dora M. GIBFORD 05-Oct-2001 Hamilton 89 Ravalli Republic 08-Oct-2001 "Born Dec. 29, 1911 to Harry and Hazel Gibford in Darby. She married Delmer Fox in Hamilton on Dec. 24, 1930; he died April 9, 1995. Urn placement will be at a later date." FRANK, Elma KEIL 02-Oct-2001 Stevensville 102 Ravalli Republic 04-Oct-2001 "Born Dec. 27, 1898 in Hill City, Kansas to Rheinhardt and Mollie Keil. She married Claud Frank on Feb. 25, 1917 in Elkhart, Kansas; he died in 1957. They moved to Missoula in 1938. Burial will be at Sunset Gardens in Missoula." FRASER, George DeWitt 22-Feb-2001 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 28-Feb-2001 "He was born May 30, 1920 to Henry & Fanny Fraser in Wauwatosa, WI. He married Cynthia Welcker on Dec. 27, 1943. Arrangements are by Daly-Leach Chapel. " FREEMAN, Nancy Jo 05-Sep-2001 Stevensville 33 Ravalli Republic FULLERTON Jr., William J. 25-Jun-2001 Missoula 78 Ravalli Republic 27-Jun-2001 "He was born Dec. 8, 1922 in Hamilton to William and Mabel Fullerton. He served from 1942 to 1946 in the Army Air Corps. He married Delores June Fullerton in February 1946." GATES, Irvin R. 08-Feb-2001 Hamilton 77 Ravalli Republic 12-Feb-2001 "Per his request there will be no services. Arrangements are by Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." GATES, Ruth Lorraine HARRIS 23-Mar-2001 Hamilton 91 Ravalli Republic 26-Mar-2001 "She was born March 6, 1910 in Hannaford, ND to Joseph and Mamie Harris. She married George Gates on Dec. 6, 1933 in Anaconda; he died in 1992. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery. " GEESEY, Shirley J. CHAPMAN 25-May-2001 Hamilton 72 Ravalli Republic 29-May-2001 "She was born July 18, 1928 in Great Falls to Charles and Regina Chapman. She married Gaile Schmidt; he died in 1969. She married Al Geesey on Jan. 15, 1971. Private services will be at a later date." GERLINGER, Lynn P. 22-Oct-2001 Stevensville 67 Ravalli Republic 24-Oct-2001 "Born April 19, 1934 in Alhambra, CA to Ervin and Florence Gerlinger. He married Sally Langworthy on Oct. 22, 1943 in San Gabriel, CA. Private urn placement will be at a later date." GIBSON, Leo William 05-Jan-2001 Hamilton 48 Ravalli Republic 07-Feb-2001 "He died at his residence in Hamilton. Dowling Funeral Home is assisting the family with service arrangements." GILBERT, Walter Jay 27-Sep-2001 Missoula 87 Ravalli Republic 01-Oct-2001 "Born Dec. 4, 1913 in Mitchell, SD. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor. His is survived by his wife Audrey and family. Services will be at Fairview Cemetery in Three Forks, MT." GLAUBITZ, Susie Mildred FRALEY 19-Aug-2001 Hamilton 92 Ravalli Republic 22-Aug-2001 "She was born April 9, 1909 in Regan, ND to Clyde and Kizzie Fraley. She was raised in Charbonneau, North Dakota. She married Chauncey Simmons in 1929 in Charbonneau. She married Leo Glaubitz on Feb. 22, 1989; he died June 30, 1997." GOLPHENE, Harold Raymond 13-Aug-2001 Hamilton 77 Ravalli Republic 16-Aug-2001 "He was born Oct. 17, 1923 in Andes, Montana. He is survived by his wife Darlene and family. Burial will be at the Florence-Carlton Cemetery in Florence, Montana." GOOD,MD, Robert Glen 13-Jul-2001 Hamilton 66 Ravalli Republic 16-Jul-2001 "He was born January 23, 1935 in Long Beach, California to Elsie and Robert Good. He was a doctor of surgical medicine. He married Elaine Marinoff in 1957. He married Kathy Meeks in 1993." GOODE, Georgia H. McGEHEE 01-Jul-2001 Hamilton 82 Ravalli Republic 06-Jul-2001 "She was born April 3, 1919 in Greenville, Alabama to Welbon and Annie McGehee; she grew up in Florida. She married Granville Goode on July 16, 1943; he died Sept. 18, 2000." GORDON, Irene H. KEEHN 17-Sep-2001 Kalispell 93 Ravalli Republic 20-Sep-2001 "Born April 6, 1908 in Wood Lake, MN to William and Adolphine Keehn. She married George G. Gordon in Hamilton; he died in 1974. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." GRALER, Rev.William Henry 18-Apr-2001 Missoula 88 Ravalli Republic 20-Apr-2001 "Death was the result of head injuries suffered in a fall. He was born Nov. 20, 1912 in Cincinnati, OH to Henry and Eileen Graler. He married Helen Applegate on Sept 6, 1939 in Cincinnati. He was a Presbyterian minister." GREENOUGH, Louise KEPPNER 15-Feb-2001 Cathlamet,WA 90 Ravalli Republic 19-Feb-2001 "She was born in Butte on Feb. 18, 1910 to Gustave and Inez Keppner. She married Jackson Sharp Greenough on July 3, 1934. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." GREER, Sue 22-Apr-2001 Hamilton 54 Ravalli Republic 25-Apr-2001 "She was born March 20, 1947 in Shattuck, OK to John and Mildred Greer. She was the owner of the Hamilton H & R Block. Interment will be at the Riverview Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel." GREER, Valerie D. MAYES 13-Oct-2001 38 Ravalli Republic 15-Oct-2001 GROVER, Rosina Alvina WOLF 29-Apr-2001 Hamilton 100 Ravalli Republic 02-May-2001 "She was born March 15, 1901 in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota to Herman and Emma Wolf, German immigrants. She married Leland Grover on August 15, 1921 at the Wolf ranch." HABERKORN, Floyce SUTHER 29-Jan-2001 Hamilton 82 Ravalli Republic 01-Feb-2001 "She was born Nov. 7, 1918 in Greensboro, AL to Alexander and Sue Suther. She married Col. Max Kable in Aug. 1941; he died March 16, 1976. She married Judge Haberkorn in 1989 in Redlands, CA; he died Oct. 15, 1996. Urn placement will in Kabletown, WV." HACKMAN, Edith L. OSBORNE 25-Oct-2001 Missoula 95 Ravalli Republic 29-Oct-2001 "Born Aug. 15, 1906 in Grantsdale to Lovell and Helen Osborne. She was married to Harvey Krout; he preceded her in death. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." HALDER, John Leonard 18-Apr-2001 Missoula 93 Ravalli Republic 20-Apr-2001 "His nickname was Beans. He was born Oct. 7, 1907 in Hamilton to Joseph and Maude Halder. He Married Eleanor Lofftus on Nov. 27, 1929 in Darby; she died Nov. 10, 1995. Burial will be at Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby." HALL, George S. 25-Jan-2001 Stevensville 80 Ravalli Republic 29-Jan-2001 "His nickname was Mike. His wife, Mabel, died in 1995. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery." HAMMER, Howard L. 10-May-2001 Hamilton 75 Ravalli Republic 14-May-2001 "He was born March 17, 1926 in Scobey. He married Nancy Hodgson in Helena on Aug. 13, 1949. Urn placement will be at C.E. Conrad Cemetery in Kalispell." HAMMERBACHER, Aileen R. unknown 20-Jan-2001 Missoula 81 Ravalli Republic 22-Jan-2001 "She was born Nov. 16, 1919 in Colon, Panama. She married Tom Lanese who later died of leukemia. She married Paul Hammerbacher on Feb. 9, 1992. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." HANGAS, Nancy Ellen DOBBINS 26-Nov-2001 Bakersfield, CA 89 Ravalli Republic 30-Nov-2001 "She was born March 22, 1912 in Stevensville to Maggie and Sterling Dobbins. She married Walter Hangas on Nov. 4, 1933. Urn placement will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." HANSON, Mark Russell 27-May-2001 Florence 48 Ravalli Republic 31-May-2001 "He was born Dec. 1, 1952 in Culbertson to Robert and Dorothy Hanson. Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville is in charge of arrangements." HARDY, Lynn H. ERNEY 18-Oct-2001 Missoula 54 Ravalli Republic 22-Oct-2001 "Born Nov. 12, 1946 in Allentown, PA to Kenneth and Blanche Earney. She married David Hardy on April 2, 1966 in Allentown. They moved to MT in 1973. Ashes will be scattered over the Bitterroot Mountains." HARRIS, Dorothy H. ANDERSEN 06-Nov-2001 Florence 62 Ravalli Republic 12-Nov-2001 "She was born July 11, 1939 in Harlowton to Herbert and Lola Andersen. Her father died in 1944, her mother in 1997. She married Everett P. Harris on Oct. 20, 1955. She was one of three victims killed by an unknown assailant at the Hair Gallery in Florence." HATFIELD, Rita Bess unknown 26-Jun-2001 Glendale,AZ 75 Ravalli Republic 02-Jul-2001 "She was born Oct. 20, 1926 in Tennessee. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville, Montana." HAUGNESS, Gary Ray 16-Nov-2001 Gillette, WY 47 Ravalli Republic 23-Nov-2001 "He and his twin Larry were born in Malta on June 13, 1954 to Raymond and Sylvia Haugness. He had married Patti Roth of Hamilton in 1980; they later divorced. Death was from heart failure. Urn placement will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton, MT. HAWKINSON, Sharon Rose O'BRIEN 29-Apr-2001 Missoula 56 Ravalli Republic 03-May-2001 "She was born April 16, 1945 in Long Beach, California to Don and Rose O'Brien. She married Aaron Hawkinson on June 29, 1963 in Belfield, ND. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." HAYES, Gerald W. 09-Jun-2001 Missoula 73 Ravalli Republic 11-Jun-2001 "He was born January 22, 1928 in Missoula to William and Lillian Hayes. He married Patricia Malone in January 1953; she died Sept. 10, 1963. He married Shirley Hurrie on May 19, 1972 in Superior, Montana." HEGG, Nancy Roby PAXTON 24-Feb-2001 Stevensville 50 Ravalli Republic 28-Feb-2001 "Death was the result of an automobile accident. She was born March 3, 1950 in Houston, TX to William and Marilyn Paxton. She married Blain Hegg in great Falls in 1992. Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." HENDRICKSEN, Nellie M. RINKE 31-May-2001 Missoula 96 Ravalli Republic 01-Jun-2001 "She was born June 25, 1904 in Sumner, Mississippi to Julius and Ruth Rinke. She married Alfred Hendricksen on Sept. 4, 1924 in Polson, Montana; he died in 1979. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." HICKS, Emily Marie PUGET 08-Feb-2001 Stevensville 99 Ravalli Republic 12-Feb-2001 "She was born Nov. 17, 1901 in Santa Clara, CA to John and Anna Puget. Burial will be in Janesville, CA." HIGH, Betty Ann BRUGGEMAN 04-Feb-2001 Blackfoot,ID 72 Ravalli Republic 06-Feb-2001 "Death was from emphysema. She was born March 14, 1928 in Sheridan, MT to William and Elizabeth Bruggeman. She married Eugene "Babe" High. Cremation was by the Hawker-Hill Funeral Home." HINMAN, Leslie Charles 13-Jan-2001 Victor 82 Ravalli Republic 15-Jan-2001 "He was born Nov. 15, 1918 at the family homestead near Victor, to Charles and Hattie Hinman. He married Colleen Ankeny in 1955. Burial will be at Victor Cemetery." HOFFMAN, Edna WALZ 22-Oct-2001 Corvallis 77 Ravalli Republic 25-Oct-2001 "Born Dec. 29, 1933 in Ashley, ND to John and Magdalena Walz. She married Oscar Hoffman in 1942; he died in 1970. She moved to Hamilton in 1994 to be near her daughter and family. Burial will be in Great Falls at Highland Cemetery." HOHN, Clifford M. 08-Feb-2001 Hamilton 81 Ravalli Republic 12-Feb-2001 "He was born March 14, 1919 in Lost Nation, IA to Milton and Grace Hohn. He married Charlene Hansen in 1940; she died in Dec. 1964. He married Margaret Stull in 1966." HOLM, Makayla Rebecca-Marie 28-Jun-2001 Missoula 0 Ravalli Republic 05-Jul-2001 "She was the infant daughter of John Holm and Cathleen Clouse. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. " HONEY, Elvin K. 16-Aug-2001 Petoskey,MI 60 Ravalli Republic 21-Sep-2001 "Death was from an auto accident while on his way to work. His wife Mildred died July 3, 2001. Burial will be at the Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby with military honors." HONEY, Mildred Ann LeCOCQ 03-Jul-2001 Saginaw,MI 53 Ravalli Republic 21-Sep-2001 "Death was from massive heart failure after surgery 10 weeks earlier. She was born June 7, 1948 in Peoria, Illinois. She married Elvin Hone on Feb. 17, 1983 in Shelby, Ohio; he died Aug. 16, 2001. Burial will be in Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby." HORTERT, Donald Joseph 12-Dec-2001 Hamilton 51 Ravalli Republic 25-Feb-2002 "He was born Dec. 16, 1950 in San Francisco, California to Joseph F. Hortert. He served in the US Marine Corp. from Mar. 12, 1970 to Dec. 12, 1973. Cremation was by the Dowling Crematory in Hamilton." HOSSACK, Maria Elizabeth 20-May-2001 Sagle,ID 37 Ravalli Republic 07-Jun-2001 "She was born Dec. 25, 1963 in Spokane, WA to John and Tana Hossack. She has a twin sister Joni Hossack Hudson. Cremation has taken place, services will be in August." HOWARD, Barbara Lee 24-Oct-2001 Stevensville 58 Ravalli Republic 26-Oct-2001 HUFF, Darrell Wayne 20-Mar-2001 Corvallis 63 Ravalli Republic 23-Mar-2001 "He was born July 7, 1937 in Virginia but grew up in Laramie, WY. He is survived by his wife Janet. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." HUGHES, Carrie HOWARD 02-May-2001 Hamilton 77 Ravalli Republic 07-May-2001 "Her nickname was Son. She was born May 15, 1923 in Truth or Consequences, NM to William and Lillian Taylor Howard. She married Forrest Hughes on May 15, 1947 in Mesilla Park, NM." HULL, Roland Henry 24-Mar-2001 Ft. Harrison 77 Ravalli Republic 04-Apr-2001 "He was born in Hamilton on Oct. 13, 1923 to Roy and Emma Hull. He was a Sergeant in the Army Air Corp. His nickname was Rolly. He married Elizabeth Wright. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." HUNT, Vincent C. 18-Mar-2001 Hamilton 86 Ravalli Republic 20-Mar-2001 "He was born Oct. 8, 1914 in Roseville, CA to Thomas and Charolette Hunt. He married Marguerite Autl in 1935 in Kingman, AZ. They moved to Montana in 1977. Burial will be at the Victor Cemetery." HUNTSBERGER, Richard Lee 22-Feb-2001 Stevensville 53 Ravalli Republic 28-Feb-2001 "He was a chiropractor in Stevensville. He is survived by life partner Nan Raden. Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." JACK, Ruth Ann FRAZIER 21-Jun-2001 Hamilton 86 Ravalli Republic 25-Jun-2001 "She was born July 30, 1914 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Robert And Anna Frazier. She married Benson Jack on July 25, 1935 in Cherokee, Oklahoma. Burial will be at the Enid Cemetery in Enid, Oklahoma." JACOBSON, Thelma Louise BUCKNEBERG 22-Oct-2001 Stevensville 92 Ravalli Republic 12-Nov-2001 "She was born July 3, 1909 in Larson, ND to Pastor and Mrs. Adolph Buckneberg. She graduated as a registered nurse in 1930. She married Lawrence Jacobson in 1932 in Ray, ND; he died in 1993. Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." JAMES, Mattie M. BLAKE 19-Dec-2001 Stevensville 83 Ravalli Republic 26-Dec-2001 "She was born June 20, 1918 in Stevensville to Jack and Marguerite Blake. She married Jack Filcher; on Jan. 26, 1950 she married Les James. Burial will be at the Maplewood Cemetery in Stevensville." JEFFERS, Edmund E. 16-May-2001 Missoula 89 Ravalli Republic 21-May-2001 "He was born May 3, 1912 in Glenwood, MN to John and Pearl Jeffers. Dr. Jeffers was an officer in the Army during WW II. Arrangements are by the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville." JEFFERS, Martha HARRIS 08-Apr-2001 Missoula 89 Ravalli Republic 10-Apr-2001 "Death was due to an auto accident. She was born Sept. 29, 1911 in Plymouth, IN to Clarence and Winifred Harris. She married Edmund Jeffers in 1938 in Hastings, MI. Cremation was by the Whitesitt Funeral Home." JOHNSON, Ada 24-Oct-2001 Missoula 91 Ravalli Republic 25-Oct-2001 JOHNSON, Loren S. 03-Mar-2001 Missoula 86 Ravalli Republic 05-Mar-2001 "He is survived by his wife Norma of 13 years. Services will be at the Florence-Carlton Church." JOLLEY, Janet Ruth WALKER 28-Aug-2001 Hamilton 65 Ravalli Republic 31-Aug-2001 "She was born Nov. 27, 1935 in Lewiston, Idaho to Prenice and Ruth Walker. She married Richard Jolley in Lewiston on Sept. 3, 1955. Cremation was under the direction of the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville, Montana." JONES, Clark Lester 08-Mar-2001 Ft. Harrison 65 Ravalli Republic 09-Mar-2001 "Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." JONES, Geraldine W. SCHUTH 13-May-2001 Bitterroot River 61 Ravalli Republic 15-May-2001 "Death was from drowning in an accident in the Bitterroot River. She was born Dec. 23, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Harold and Corrine Schuth. She married Hoyt Jones in 1958 in Corona, CA." KARSTETTER, Anita J. unknown 20-Oct-2001 Townsend 90 Ravalli Republic 23-Oct-2001 "Born on Jan. 11, 1911 in Sandstone, MN. She moved to Portland, Oregon in the 1930's and married Donald Karstetter; he died in 1998. She moved to MT in 2000 to live with her sons" KEIM, Florence L. STOLL 16-Nov-2001 Hamilton 84 Ravalli Republic 19-Nov-2001 "Death was from complications of a stroke. She was born in Charbonneau, ND on Nov. 18, 1916 to Adam and Hulda Stoll. She married Charles Fred in Helena who preceded her in death. She married L. Custer Keim in Hamilton in September 1977 who predeceased her." KESTER, Herbert H. 12-Jul-2001 Hamilton 92 Ravalli Republic 16-Jul-2001 "He was born November 30, 1908 in Ava, Missouri to Harrison and Stella Kester. He came to Montana in 1916. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." KNIGHT, Phyllis Katheryn ERNST 14-Oct-2001 Florence 72 Ravalli Republic 17-Oct-2001 "Born on July 31, 1929 in San Francisco, CA to Adolph and Elizabeth Ernst. She married Warren on June 26, 1950. She is survived by husband Dr. Warren Jennings Knight and children." KRAFTENBERG, Olive Luiesa unknown 23-Jun-2001 Victor 83 Ravalli Republic 28-Jun-2001 "She was born in Williston, North Dakota. She married Alex Kraftenberg on May 8, 1940; he died in 1979. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Great Falls, Montana." KRAUSE, Alice KIMM 15-Oct-2001 Sula 77 Ravalli Republic 18-Oct-2001 "Born Jan. 15, 1924 in Butte to Wong Sun and Bongsun Jue Kimm. She married Victor Krause on Dec. 22, 1968 in Carson City, NV. They moved to Sula in 1988 from California. Burial will be at the Sula Cemetery." KREIS, Marlene Louise ZIMMERMAN 02-Mar-2001 Missoula 57 Ravalli Republic 05-Mar-2001 "She was born March 17, 1943 in Waterloo, NE to George and Martha Zimmerman. She married Larry Kreis on June 19, 1965 in Stromsburg, NE. Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." LAROT, Vincent Anthony 05-Sep-2001 Seattle,WA 5 Ravalli Republic 14-Sep-2001 "Death was due to cancer. He was born May 19, 1996 to Davy and Cindy Larot. The family lived in Seattle during their sons treatment." LAWLESS, Jim 17-Nov-2001 Darby 74 Ravalli Republic 22-Nov-2001 "He was born Nov. 9, 1927 in Ronan to Jim and Alberta Lawless. He served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1947. He married Margaret Erickson on Nov. 11, 1950 in Missoula; she died in March 1991. Urn placement will be at a later date." LAWRENCE, Kenneth Jay 12-Nov-2001 Hamilton 75 Ravalli Republic 15-Nov-2001 "He was born April 23, 1926 in Detroit, MI to Floyd and Grace Lawrence. He was a dentist in the Bitterroot Valley from Sept. 1955 to Nov. 1998. He married Laura Olsen on June 7, 1947 in Detroit. Urn placement will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." LAWS, James D. 09-Jan-2001 Hamilton 69 Ravalli Republic 12-Jan-2001 "He was born Aug. 3, 1931 in Hamilton to Ralph and Margaret Laws. He is a descendent of early Montana pioneers David Nicholson and James B. Laws. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery." LEAVEY, Guy A. 28-Sep-2001 Hamilton 83 Ravalli Republic 03-Oct-2001 "Death was from brain cancer. Born July 22, 1918 in Framingham, MA. He married Priscilla Dewhurst on Nov. 23, 1938. They moved to Florence from CA in 1977. No services are planned." LEE, Alice J. FAUSETT 23-Jul-2001 Stevensville 97 Ravalli Republic 25-Jul-2001 "She was born February 16, 1904 in Stevensville, Montana to Barnett and Mary Fausett. She was the last surviving graduate of the Stevensville HS class of 1922. Burial will be at the Heron Cemetery in Sanders County, Montana." LEESE, Burton L. 10-Dec-2001 Stevensville 60 Ravalli Republic 12-Dec-2001 "He was born Oct. 26, 1941 in Idaho Falls, ID to Leonard and Ferol Leese. He married Marlene Krout on Aug. 30, 1979 in Stevensville. Interment will be at the Sunnyside Cemetery." LeFEBER, Martha Magdalen HULETT 18-Jul-2001 Hamilton 90 Ravalli Republic 23-Jul-2001 "She was born August 26, 1910 in Madison, Indiana to Benjamin and Elenora Hulett. She married Arthur LeFeber in October 1928. Interment will be at the Sierra Hills Memorial Park in Sacramento, California." LEHMAN, Ethel Jane CHAFFIN 10-Aug-2001 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 14-Aug-2001 "She was born April 28, 1921 in Corvallis, Montana to John and Annie Chaffin. She was married to Arnold Lehman. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." LEMON, Louise E. LINDQUIST 06-Jul-2001 Corvallis 75 Ravalli Republic 09-Jul-2001 "Death was after a long bout with cancer. She was born April 6, 1926 in White River, South Dakota to Chester and Vera Lindquist. She married Gerald Lemon on January 27, 1951 in Hamilton." LEWIS, Shirley LESTER 05-Nov-2001 Hamilton 86 Ravalli Republic 07-Nov-2001 "She was born May 9, 1915 in Charbonneau, ND to Arthur and Grace Lester. She married Elmer Lewis on Sept. 16, 1987. Interment will be at the Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis. LINDHOLM, Jane BENDER 02-May-2001 Hamilton 78 Ravalli Republic 07-May-2001 "Her nickname was Jennie. She was born Jan. 5, 1923 in Groton, CT to John and Laura Hazler Bender. She married Garth Lindholm on Oct. 18, 1942 in Groton, CT.; he died April 7, 1995." LOCKWOOD, Leona C. CARLS 27-Dec-2001 Tulsa, OK 90 Ravalli Republic 04-Jan-2002 "She was born April 24, 1911 to Carlos and Charity Printz Carls in Hamilton, MT. She married Gard Lockwood in August of 1938. Her ashes will be placed next to her husband in the Corvallis Cemetery." LONG, Melvin Virgil 04-Apr-2001 Missoula 66 Ravalli Republic 06-Apr-2001 "Death was from complications following surgery. He was born in Stevensville on Feb. 11, 1935 to Virgil and Helen Long. He married Faye Baker on Aug. 28, 1968." LUEDECKE, Dorothy Jane LOVINGOOD 22-Dec-2001 Hamilton 91 Ravalli Republic 24-Dec-2001 "She was born July 7, 1910 in Madisonville, TN to Anderson and Nellie Lovingood. She married Oscar Luedecke in Hamilton in 1933; he died January 1991. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." LUNDWALL, Irene HECKENLIVELY 22-Nov-2001 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 26-Nov-2001 "She was born March 28, 1921 in Columbus, MT. She served in the US Army from 1943 to 1945. She married M.D. Lundwall on Feb. 17, 1954 in Salt Lake City; he died Oct. 5, 2001. Urn placement will be at a later date." LUNDWALL, M.D. 05-Oct-2001 Missoula 82 Ravalli Republic 08-Oct-2001 "He was known as Sonny. Born April 19, 1919 in Kevin, MT. He married Irene Heckenlively on Feb. 17, 1954. Urn placement will be at a later date." LYMAN, Anna ZACHA xx-xxx-2001 Gilroy, CA 91 Ravalli Republic 29-Nov-2001 MAGERA, John 24-Jul-2001 Stevensville 87 Ravalli Republic 30-Jul-2001 "He was born April 10, 1914 in Fallon, Montana to John and Apolla Magera. He married Sarah Retta Shappee on Sept. 22, 1950. burial will be at the St. Regis Cemetery in St. Regis, Montana." MAGGS, John R. 23-Feb-2001 Stevensville 87 Ravalli Republic 27-Feb-2001 "Cremation to be performed by the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville. Ashes will be placed in a niche in Arizona." MAHONEY, Ella Mae LIEDER 21-May-2001 Missoula 78 Ravalli Republic 24-May-2001 "She was born Feb. 18, 1923 in Sterling, CO to John and Dorothea Lieder. She married Ted Mahoney in 1952 in Sidney, NE. Cremation was arranged by the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville." MALENSEK, Mary Katherine PERUSICH 17-Jun-2001 Hamilton 86 Ravalli Republic 19-Jun-2001 "She was born August 5, 1914 to John and Ann Perusich in Austria. She came to America with her parents and two brothers in 1916. She married Joseph Carl Malensek. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Hamilton." MALINEQ, Kathy FINKEN 06-Jul-2001 Hamilton 46 Ravalli Republic 11-Jul-2001 "She was born Feb. 4, 1955 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Arthur and Vergene Finken. She married John Maline in 1994. Private urn place will be at a later date." MARCHELLO, Ed Martin 16-Dec-2001 Stevensville 88 Ravalli Republic 18-Dec-2001 "He was born March 6, 1913 in Meaderville to John and Pierina Marchello. His wife Agnes Louise Petelin died in 1974 after 33 years of marriage. Burial will be at the Red Lodge Cemetery, located in Red Lodge." MARTENS, Paul G. 17-Oct-2001 Missoula 83 Ravalli Republic 07-Dec-2001 "Death was from cancer. He was born Jan. 21, 1918 in Davenport, IA to George and Malinda Martens. He married Helen Tippy in October 1941. Burial will be at the Rock Island Nations Cemetery in Moline, IL." MARTIN, Alma TEW 03-Jul-2001 Stevensville 82 Ravalli Republic 09-Jul-2001 "She was born Oct. 2, 1919 in Corvallis, Montana to Ed and Estella Tew. She married Arthur Martin in 1942 in Sheridan, Wyoming." MARTIN, Cecelia FITZPATRICK 29-Jan-2001 Beavearton,OR 97 Ravalli Republic 02-Feb-2001 "She was born Sept. 7, 1903 in Elk Grove, IL. The family moved to Billings when she was a child. She married Nicklaus Martin on June 30, 1926; he died Oct. 4, 1981." MARTIN, Gary A. 24-Aug-2001 Missoula 66 Ravalli Republic 27-Aug-2001 "He was born Sept. 21, 1934 in Los Angeles, California to James and Emma Martin. He married Gaynor Hudson in 1981. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." MAYDOLE, Elizabeth WICKMAN 15-Jan-2001 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 18-Jan-2001 "She was born April 24, 1920 in Corvallis to John and Elizabeth Wickman. She married Elvin Allison, they divorced. In 1946 she married John Maydole. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." McCANN, Maureen E. unknown 27-Dec-2001 Florence 92 Ravalli Republic 28-Dec-2001 McCARTHY, Francis 20-Jul-2001 Hamilton 64 Ravalli Republic 23-Jul-2001 "He was born Oct. 17, 1936 in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania to Lloyd and Weldon McCarthy. He was known as Mac. He married Pauline Linthicum in Reno, Nevada on March 24, 1984." McCARTHY, Myrtle Pauline LINTHICUM 05-Oct-2001 Hamilton 58 Ravalli Republic 09-Oct-2001 "Born Feb. 17, 1943 in Ankeyn, Iowa to William and Anna Linthicum. She married Mac McCarthy on March 24, 1983; he died in July 2001. Urn placement will be in Dickinson, North Dakota." McCONNELL, Romar Zane 25-Mar-2001 Hamilton 26 Ravalli Republic 04-Apr-2001 "He was known as Walking Elk. He was born in Ft. Belknap on Jan. 3, 1975 to Virgil and Della McConnell. He was married to Janet Ohl on May 1, 1995." McCORMICK, Ione BRECHBILL 22-Aug-2001 Missoula 91 Ravalli Republic 24-Aug-2001 "She was the daughter of Elton and Octovo Brechbill. She is survived by her husband, Mac and family. Interment will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Missoula." McKAY, Horace 02-Apr-2001 Missoula 79 Ravalli Republic 04-Apr-2001 "His nickname was Tiny. He was born July 26, 1921 in Loomis, WA to Zack and Vergie McKay. He married Ruth Ringle in Hayfork, CA on Dec. 28, 1949. Cremation was under the direction of the Whitesitt Funeral Home." McKINLEY, Donald Keith 01-Mar-2001 Victor 65 Ravalli Republic 05-Mar-2001 "He was born March 6, 1935 in Reno, NV but raised in Coquille, OR. Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements." McVEY, Evelyn WEMPLE 20-Sep-2001 Bellevue, WA 89 Ravalli Republic 07-Nov-2001 "She was born Aug. 14, 1912 in Carleton to Charles and Laura Wemple. She married M. L. McVey on July 3, 1941; he died in 1991. She will be buried next to her husband at the Florence-Carleton Cemetery in Florence. MERKEL, Linda JAMES 13-May-2001 Stevensville 57 Ravalli Republic 15-May-2001 "She was born Nov. 30, 1943 in Hamilton. She married Ray Merkel in June of 1987 in Hamilton. Arrangements are by the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville." MILLER, Marian Eleanor CARLSON 18-Jan-2001 Corvallis 78 Ravalli Republic 24-Jan-2001 "She was born Sept. 16, 1922 in Hamilton to Richard and Mildred Carlson. She married Bud Miller on Oct. 28, 1940 in Salmon, ID. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." MILLER, Robert J. 08-Mar-2001 Hamilton 78 Ravalli Republic 12-Mar-2001 "He was born in Hamilton on April 2, 1922 to Mary and Robert Miller. He married Jean Johnson in 1943. Urn placement will be at Corvallis Cemetery." MILLIGAN, Elizabeth WEAVER 22-Jan-2001 Hamilton 77 Ravalli Republic 22-Jan-2001 "She was born July 16, 1923 in Salt Lake City to Mary and Mark Weaver. She married Jerry Milligan on June 23, 1943 in Idaho Falls. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery." MIRITZ, Ruby LONG 29-Sep-2001 Hamilton 97 Ravalli Republic 01-Oct-2001 "Born Dec. 29, 1903 in Marcelline, Missouri to William and Olive Long. She married Ernest Mendenhall in 1923 in Glasgow; he died in 1970. She married Charlie Miritz, who also preceded her. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." MOODY, Charlene Gail McCROSSIN 08-May-2001 Hamilton 48 Ravalli Republic 10-May-2001 "She was born May 27, 1952 in Oakland, CA to LeRoy and Patsy McCrossin. She is survived by husband Joel Moody of Hamilton. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." MOORE, Eddie Vernall 07-Sep-2001 Ruby Creek 55 Ravalli Republic 13-Sep-2001 "Born Aug. 7, 1946 in Salmon, Idaho to Joe and Joy Moore. He married Gay Irene New in 1967, they made their home in Darby. Burial will be at Gibbonsville Cemetery, Idaho." MORSE, Theodore Frederick 20-Jul-2001 Hamilton 82 Ravalli Republic 23-Jul-2001 "He is survived by his wife Marcella Jean and family. Interment will be at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Wheatridge, Colorado." MUIR, James Junior 08-May-2001 Missoula 74 Ravalli Republic 11-May-2001 "He was born in Missoula on Feb. 12, 1927 to James Allen and Dora Muir. He married Lucille Brooks on Jan. 31, 1949 in Grant County, WA." NELSON, Beatrice KAMP 13-Mar-2001 Corvallis 97 Ravalli Republic 15-Mar-2001 "She was know as Bea. She was born Oct. 13, 1903 in Williston, ND to Rose and Nels Kamp. She married Chester Nelson in 1931. Interment will be at the Riverview Cemetery." NELSON, Patricia Ann BRAZIL 22-Feb-2001 Darby 51 Ravalli Republic 27-Feb-2001 "Death was from lung cancer. She was born June 25, 1949 in Watsonville, CA. She moved to the Bitterroot Valley in 1991." NEWKIRK, Jean Olga SEEMANN 07-Apr-2001 Stevensville 85 Ravalli Republic 09-Apr-2001 "She was born at Ruth Amboy, NJ on Feb. 14, 1916. She married John Newkirk. Cremation was by the Whitesitt Funeral Home." OATMAN, Keisha 00-May-2001 Stevensville 6 Ravalli Republic 17-May-2001 "She was born Oct. 27, 1992 in Helena to Todd Oatman and Michelle Houghton. Death was from a life long illness. Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville is in charge of arrangements." OCHS, Thelma L. EDEBURN 25-Jul-2001 Hamilton 91 Ravalli Republic 30-Jul-2001 "She was born Aug. 8, 1909 in Mason City, Iowa to James and Ellen Edeburn. They moved to Montana in 1917. She married William Ochs in 1934 in Circle, Montana; he died in 1965. Interment will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." OLSON, Scott D. 16-Jun-2001 Hamilton 34 Ravalli Republic 20-Jun-2001 "He was born Dec. 22, 1966 in Great Falls, Montana to Duane and Ivel Olson. Private urn placement will take place at a later date in Neihart, Montana." OUTLAND, Donald E. 04-Apr-2001 Hamilton 81 Ravalli Republic 09-Apr-2001 "He was born in Santa Paula, CA to Andrew Fred Outland and Edna Armstrong. Burial will be in Sylmar, CA. Arrangements are by the Glen Haven Memorial and Mortuary in Sylmar." PACE, Donna Carol BRUMMITT 08-Jul-2001 Missoula 49 Ravalli Republic 10-Jul-2001 "She was born June 15, 1952 in Welch, West Virginia to Virgil and Emma Brummitt; she grew up in Ashtabula, Ohio. She is survived by husband, Mike Pace and family. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." PADDOCK, James Junior 30-Jan-2001 Hamilton 74 Ravalli Republic 01-Feb-2001 "He was born Nov. 6, 1926 in Terry, MT to James and Gladys Paddock. He served in WWII in the US Army. He married Fern Harding March 9, 1949 in Hamilton. His ashes will be scattered at their ranch in the Como area." PALASKY, Matilda MARCINKO 03-Dec-2001 Missoula 82 Ravalli Republic 06-Dec-2001 "She was born March 14, 1919 in Lansford, PA to Paul and Mary Marcinko. She married Anthony Palasky o Nov. 11, 1940 in Coaldale, PA; he died in 1995. Burial will be at Sky View Cemetery in Hometown, PA." PARKER, Fred T. 13-Feb-2001 Hamilton 82 Ravalli Republic 16-Feb-2001 "He was born May 27, 1918 in Missoula to Fred and Bijou Parker. He married Kathryn Phare on Sept. 7, 1943. Urn placement will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." PATTERSON, Clara Agnes TUTTLE 17-May-2001 Hamilton 99 Ravalli Republic 21-May-2001 "She was born March 3, 1902 in Cheriton, IA to Walter and Mattie Tuttle. She married Wayne Patterson in 1925; he died in 1958.Burial will be at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Powell, WY." PAULSON, Clarence A. 14-Nov-2001 Stevensville 90 Ravalli Republic 19-Nov-2001 "He was born Nov. 27, 1910 in Lostwood, ND to John and Lena Paulson. He married Irene Erickson in 1930 in Wolf Point, MT; she died in 1999.. They moved to the Bitterroot in 1936. Burial will be at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Stevensville." PAULUS, Cynthia Ann BUSH 06-Nov-2001 Florence 71 Ravalli Republic 09-Nov-2001 "She was born July 7, 1930 in Trousdale, OK to Ralph and Maymie Bush. She is survived by her husband Jerry and family. Urn placement will be at a later date. She was one of three victims of an unknown assailant at the Hair Gallery in Florence, MT." PEASE, Victor A. 29-Oct-2001 Hamilton 60 Ravalli Republic 02-Nov-2001 "Death was from injuries suffered in a car accident on Highway 93, south of Hamilton. He was born Aug. 24, 1941 in Yakima, WA to Robert and Edith Pease. He married Phyllis in 1974 in Hamilton." PEDERSON, Barbara Lynn MOORE 27-Sep-2001 Hamilton 32 Ravalli Republic 02-Oct-2001 PELKY, Robert A. 06-Feb-2001 Stevensville 68 Ravalli Republic 08-Feb-2001 "He was born Feb. 5, 1933 in Long Beach, CA to Allen and Virginia Pelky. His cremains will be scattered at sea in San Diego by the family. Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." PERRY, Ivy May VAN AKEN 07-Feb-2001 Hamilton 88 Ravalli Republic 09-Feb-2001 "She was born May 31, 1912 in Clyde Park to John and Ollie Van Aken. She married Russell Perry in Amsterdam, MT. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery." PERRY, Zane Richard 20-Jan-2001 Hamilton 0 Ravalli Republic 22-Jan-2001 "He was born Nov. 11, 2000. His parents, Roy and Tristien Perry suggest memorials be made to the American SIDS Institute. Burial will be at the Victor Cemetery." PETTIT, Loretta M. DENZER 26-Jan-2001 Missoula 87 Ravalli Republic 28-Dec-2001 "She was born Jan. 22, 1914 in LeSuer, MN to Ben and Sara Denzer. She married Alvin Pettit on June 29, 1935 in Sauk Certre, MN; he died Dec. 24, 1996. They moved to Hamilton in 1963.Interment will be at the Riverview Cemetery." PIKUL, Douglas Martin 06-Feb-2001 Florence 56 Ravalli Republic 09-Feb-2001 "He was born in Michigan on Oct. 10, 1944 to Adam and Lola Pikul. The Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." PILLING, Helen HOLT 19-Jun-2001 Missoula 77 Ravalli Republic 21-Jun-2001 "Death was from a heart attack. She was born Oct. 29, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA. Services will be held in Philadelphia at a later date." PILLOW, Curtis H. 24-May-2001 Stevensville 89 Ravalli Republic 28-May-2001 "He was born Dec. 24, 1911 in Portland, OR to Harry and Bernice Pillow. Services will be at the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville." POLETTE, Etta WOCKENFUSS 20-Aug-2001 Mt. Vernon,WA 88 Ravalli Republic 23-Aug-2001 "She was born July 23, 1913 in Altura, Minnesota to Hugo and Martha Wockenfuss. She married Walter Polette on May 6, 1932 in Ellensburg, Washington. Burial will be at the Florence-Carlton Cemetery in Florence." POPHAM, Donald 25-Apr-2001 Missoula 54 Ravalli Republic 30-Apr-2001 "He was born Aug. 19, 1946 in Hamilton to Clarence and Mable Popham. He is survived by his wife Marge and family. Arrangements are by Garden City Funeral in Missoula." PRIBULA, Tena M. DALLUM 11-Jan-2001 Hamilton 93 Ravalli Republic 15-Jan-2001 "She was born July 21, 1907 in Manvel, ND to Lars and Marget Dallum. She married Leslie Pribula on Oct. 14, 1946. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." PUNCH, Jolie SIMONSEN 04-Sep-2001 Hamilton 71 Ravalli Republic 07-Sep-2001 "Born July 11, 1930 in Hamilton. She and husband Mike owned and operated the Gold Creek Tresaure Hunters. Urn placements will be at a later date. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." PUTNA, Finis 22-Nov-2001 Missoula 89 Ravalli Republic 27-Nov-2001 "Services were held in Great Falls, Montana. Arrangements were by the Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula. QUACKENBUSH, Charles R. 27-May-2001 Hamilton 76 Ravalli Republic 06-Jun-2001 "He was born Oct. 6, 1924 in Dillon to Robert and Martha Quackenbush. He married Willene Jacobsen in 1951 in Billings. He married May Koplin of Whitehall in 1966. See newspaper for complete family details. Private services will be at a later date." RALSTON, Bertha Edna ONG 02-Sep-2001 Missoula 85 Ravalli Republic 05-Sep-2001 "She was known as Peggy. Born June 25, 1916 in Cedar Hill, NM to Bill and Bertha Ong. She was married to William Ralston from 1834 to 1960. She was a school teacher in CA and MT, retiring in 1981. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." RANSIER, Roscoe 27-Aug-2001 Missoula 83 Ravalli Republic 29-Aug-2001 "He was born Feb. 8, 1918 in Ingomar, Montana to George and Loveday Ransier. He married Ruby Pennington on Dec. 7, 1947. They homesteaded in Powell, Wyoming until 1953. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville, Montana." RAPP, Margaret HOLLOWARY 23-Aug-2001 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 27-Aug-2001 "She was born May 9, 1921 to James and Blanche Hollowary in St. Louis, Missouri. She is survived by her husband Howard of 58 years, and family. Private urn placement will be at a later date." RASMUSSEN, Gladys BROOKS 26-Feb-2001 Hamilton 93 Ravalli Republic 01-Mar-2001 "She was born Nov. 7, 1907 in Victor to Louis and Lula Brooks. She married Hector Rasmussen on Sept. 1, 1942. They operated the famous Brooks Hotel in Corvallis. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." RAYMOND, Audrey BORRESON 27-Dec-2001 Darby 64 Ravalli Republic 31-Dec-2001 "Death was after a battle with rheumatoid arthritis. She was born Feb. 10, 1937 in Muskegon Heights, MI to Melvin and Esther Borreson. She married Don Raymond on Nov. 10, 1956 in Muskegon. Urn placement will be at the Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby." READ, Stanley Gordon 07-Oct-2001 Missoula 71 Ravalli Republic 10-Oct-2001 "Born July 2, 1930 in Leeds, ND to Clifford and Anne Read. He was a licensed pilot since 1962. He married Elizabeth Jaensch in 1967; she died in 1995. He married Jennie Huls Lilyquist in 1999. Urn placement will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." RENDEK, David Ray 03-Sep-2001 Hamilton 24 Ravalli Republic 06-Sep-2001 "Death was the result of injuries sustained from being hit by a falling tree while fighting a forest fire near Lost Trail Pass south of Sula. Burial will be at the Arroyo Grande Cemetery in Arroyo Grande, CA." REYNOLDS, Elmo Charles 19-Sep-2001 Ronan 80 Ravalli Republic 24-Sep-2001 "His nickname was Brownie. He died at Westside Manor in Ronan. He is survived by his wife Madora Reynolds of Woodstock, GA and family. Urn placement will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton, MT." RICHARDSON, Edith May ROBERTSON 28-May-2001 Hamilton 85 Ravalli Republic 30-May-2001 "She was born May 21, 1916 in Johnson County, Iowa to Frank and Alta Robertson. She married Leon Richardson on June 30, 1937 in Grantsdale. Burial will be at Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby." RICKETT, Kathern A. PHILLIPPE 28-Dec-2001 Hamilton 79 Ravalli Republic 31-Dec-2001 "She was born Dec. 15, 1922 in Illinois. She is survived by 4 sons, 4 daughters, two brother and a sister. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Stevensville." RIDER, Gaile K. 16-Sep-2001 Missoula 62 Ravalli Republic 18-Sep-2001 "Death was due to cancer. He was born May 30, 1939; growing up in St. Ignatius. He married Wilda Malone on Dec. 12, 1959 in Charlo. Burial will be at Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby." ROBERTS, George I. 19-Sep-2001 Hamilton 63 Ravalli Republic 21-Sep-2001 "Born Feb. 22, 1938 in Philipsburg to Myrl and Viola Roberts. He married Charlotte Whitehead on May 17, 1959. Urn placement will be at the Victor Cemetery." ROBERTS, Julia Helen HERBST 11-Apr-2001 Missoula 90 Ravalli Republic 16-Apr-2001 "She was born March 6, 1911 in Bristow, NE to John and Alice Herbst. She married Kenneth Roberts on Oct. 25, 1928 in Plentywood. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." RODGERS, Blanche V. COX 16-Sep-2001 Hamilton 83 Ravalli Republic 21-Sep-2001 "Death was due to cancer. She was born Sept. 3,1918 in Marshall, MO to Jack and Nellie Cox. She married William McFadden in 1938 in Dillon; they later divorced. She married Raymond Rodgers in the late 1960's; they later divorced." ROOT, Pearlie E. EARTHY 08-Apr-2001 Hamilton 91 Ravalli Republic 13-Apr-2001 "She was born Oct. 14, 1909 in Soham Cambridgeshire, England to William and Lillian Earthy. She immigrated to Canada on the Ship Empress of Ireland on Sept. 1913 and settled in British Columbia. She married George Root on May 24,1929 in British Columbia, Canada." ROSS, Winifred A. RATLIFF 13-Nov-2001 Hamilton 81 Ravalli Republic 15-Nov-2001 "She was born Aug. 2, 1920 in Palo Alto, CA to Samuel and Theresa Ratliff, but grew up in Los Angeles. She married Fred Ross on June 17, 1938." ROUND, Harold Eugene 04-Feb-2001 Stevensville 93 Ravalli Republic 08-Feb-2001 "He was born March 21, 1907 in Staples, MN to Blanche and Raymond Round. He married Margaret Clahoun of Little Falls. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery." ROUSE, Edward Allen 29-Dec-2001 Missoula 45 Ravalli Republic 01-Jan-2002 "He was born Sept. 13, 1956 in Missoula to Merle and Betty Rouse. He married LaBecca Hoke in 1985 in Hamilton. Urn placement will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." ROWLEY, Edna RUST 27-Dec-2001 Missoula 86 Ravalli Republic 28-Dec-2001 "She was born Dec. 7, 1915 in Talmage, UT to Rand and Rachel Rust. Her husband, Emerson Leon Rowley died in 1994. Burial will be at the Pleasant View Cemetery in St. Ignatius." ROY, Michael A. 01-Apr-2001 Florence 45 Ravalli Republic 10-Apr-2001 "He was born in Chicago, IL on July 6, 1955 to Louis and Mary Roy. He is survived by his wife. Cremation was by Garden City Funeral Home." RUMMEL,Sr., George W. 25-Jul-2001 Hamilton 81 Ravalli Republic 26-Jul-2001 "He was born Dec. 2, 1919 in Woodside, Montana to Frank and Nina Rummel. He married Ruth Wegner on Dec. 16, 1945. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." RUSSELL, Gloria L. unknown 21-Aug-2001 Hamilton 66 Ravalli Republic 23-Aug-2001 "She died of cancer. She was born March 31, 1935 in Seward, Nebraska. She is survived by her husband, Loyd Russell and family. Urn placement will be at a later date." SALADEN, Frances Evelyn BOOZER 13-Jul-2001 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 18-Jul-2001 "She was born April 16, 1921 in Great Falls, Montana to Harry and Lucile Boozer; Lucile died in 1927. She married Bruce Saladen in Hamilton on June 8, 1944;they later divorced. Private urn placement will be at a later date." SARGENT, Corinne BYINGTON 11-Jul-2001 Hamilton 95 Ravalli Republic 29-Aug-2001 "She was born Nov. 11, 1905 in Boone, Iowa to Frederick and Edith Byington. She married John Sargent on June 20, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois; he died in 1971." SARGISSON, Willa 30-Aug-2001 Stevensville 79 Ravalli Republic 05-Sep-2001 "Born Aug. 4, 1922 in Akron, Ohio to Winnifred and Zaccheus Sargisson. Ms. Sargisson requested that no memorial services be held. Arrangements are by the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville." SCALF, Wava Marie Van DYNE 20-Feb-2001 Stevensville 88 Ravalli Republic 22-Feb-2001 "She was born March 1, 1912 in Powersville, MO to L.G. and Minnie Van Dyne. She married F.T. Scalf on Aug. 3, 1927. They moved to Montana in 1934. Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." SCARROW, Austin Bennett 31-Aug-2001 Hamilton 0 Ravalli Republic 03-Sep-2001 "He was the infant son of Dan and Lisa Scarrow. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Missoula." SCHMITT, Eugene Jacob 09-May-2001 Spokane,WA 95 Ravalli Republic 14-May-2001 "He was born June 10, 1905 in Adelsburg, Germany to John and Anna Maria (Michler) Schmitt. He immigrated to the US in Dec. 1926 via Ellis Island, NY. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." SCHOEBERLEIN, Josephine RUTHARD 15-Jan-2001 Hamilton 79 Ravalli Republic 19-Jan-2001 "She was born May 7, 1921 in Carney, Iowa to Ludwig and Joseffa Ruthard. He husband Ferris died in 1952. Urn placement will be at Highland Cemetery in Havre." SCHMITT, Eugene Jacob 09-May-2001 Spokane,WA 95 Ravalli Republic 14-May-2001 "He was born June 10, 1905 in Adelsburg, Germany to John and Anna Maria (Michler) Schmitt. He immigrated to the US in Dec. 1926 via Ellis Island, NY. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." SCHRAM, Mary Elizabeth DEAN 03-Sep-2001 Victor 79 Ravalli Republic 05-Sep-2001 "Born April 30, 1922 in Hamilton to John and Elsie Dean. She married Merlyn Schram on Feb. 14, 1950. Inurnment will be at Corvallis Cemetery. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." SCHULTZ, Margaret WANDERER 23-Mar-2001 Hamilton 73 Ravalli Republic 26-Mar-2001 "She was born Aug. 27, 1927 in Hamilton to Ralph and Gladys Wanderer. She married Gerald Schultz in Hamilton on April 21, 1947. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery. Daly-Leach Chapel is in charge of arrangements." SEARCY, E. R. 02-Nov-2001 Hamilton 90 Ravalli Republic 05-Nov-2001 "He was born Nov. 24, 1910 in Salt Lake City, UT to John and Fannie Searcy. He married Helen Wilson on Sept. 10, 1958 in Santa Barbara, CA. They moved to Hamilton in 1960. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." SEVERNS, William H. 30-Jul-2001 Corvallis 68 Ravalli Republic 31-Jul-2001 "He was born Aug. 30, 1932 in Hamilton to Frances and Bill Severns. He married Denise Black on Sept. 24, 1953. Private interment will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." SHADKO, Kathryn 19-Apr-2001 Hamilton 62 Ravalli Republic 24-Apr-2001 "She was known as Kitty, born April 5, 1939 in San Francisco, CA to John and Vera Shadko. She is survived by a son Brad McDermott." SHAW, Harriet WOOLSEY 17-Oct-2001 Stevensville 89 Ravalli Republic 22-Oct-2001 "Born Dec. 21, 1911 in Stevensville to Herbert and Georgia Woolsey. She married Harry Shaw in 1935; he died in 1968. She is survived by a daughter, a son, four sisters and one brother and their families." SHEFFER, Theodora J. HOVICK 08-Jun-2001 Stevensville 109 Ravalli Republic 21-Jun-2001 "She was born April 11, 1892 in Forest City, Iowa to K.B. and Marin Hovick. She married Theron Sheffer in 1948 in Long Beach, California; he died in 1977. Burial will be at Mount View Cemetery in Billings, Montana." SHEPARD, Francis 15-May-2001 Missoula 79 Ravalli Republic 17-May-2001 "He was born March 24, 1922 in Quartz to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lawrence, but was orphaned and later adoped by Mr. and Mrs. Don J. Shepard in 1926. He grew up in Kalispell. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery." SHUFFIELD, Martha Rose MIENKE 09-Nov-2001 Missoula 80 Ravalli Republic 12-Nov-2001 "She was born Oct. 27, 1921 in Fenton, IA to Henry and Anna Mienke. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Shuffield. . Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." SHULL, Frederick WHITNEY 21-Nov-2001 Stevensville 84 Ravalli Republic 27-Nov-2001 "He was born in Princeton, NJ to Professor and Mrs. George Harrison Shull. He married Evelyn Morland in 1947. He was an obstetric doctor in Bellingham, Washington. Urn placement will be at a later date in North Dakota." SHULUND, Eva Naomi BENNETT 18-Feb-2001 Havre 85 Ravalli Republic 26-Feb-2001 "She was born Oct. 6, 1915 in Wagner, OK to William and Bertha Bennett. She married Herman Shulund on Nov. 30, 1933 in Grantsdale; he died in 1987. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery." SIKULA, Anna M. SHIMKO 27-Apr-2001 Hamilton 85 Ravalli Republic 01-May-2001 "She was born April 16, 1916 in Daisytown, Pennsylvania to Paul and Rose Shimko. She married John Sikula in 1939. Interment will be at St. Michael's Cemetery in Mogadore, Ohio." SIMMONS, Marshall 13-Jan-2001 Hamilton 89 Ravalli Republic 15-Jan-2001 "He was born Aug. 30, 1911 in Fort Benton to Marshall and Alice Simmons. He married Menena Hughes in Missoula. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." SINGLETON, Jesse Dillard 13-Feb-2001 Hamilton 89 Ravalli Republic 15-Feb-2001 "He was born March 13, 1911 in Dillard, GA to Robert and Sally Singleton. At age four the family moved to Hulett, Wyoming. He married Pauline Painter in Belle Fourche, South Dakota." SIPMA, Astrid LARSON 09-May-2001 Hamilton 95 Ravalli Republic 11-May-2001 "She was born June 23, 1905 in Haga, Sysslebeck, Varmland, Sweden to Carl and Carolina Danielson Larson. The family moved to Heimdahl, ND on June 20, 1906. She married John Sipma in Baker on June 24, 1935." SKINNER, Dustin W. 29-Jul-2001 Victor 24 Ravalli Republic 31-Jul-2001 "Death was the result of an auto accident. He was Born Dec. 13, 1976 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Glenn and Tina Skinner. Interment will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." SMITH, Laura Mae VANVLIET 23-Apr-2001 Idaho 72 Ravalli Republic 02-May-2001 "She was born June 16, 1928 in Stevensville, Montana to Howard and Irma Vanvliet. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ernie and family." SMITH, Noble Austin 25-Mar-2001 Stevensville 82 Ravalli Republic 28-Mar-2001 "He was born Oct. 31, 1918 in Wayne, OK to James and Lula Smith. He is survived by his wife Lahoma, and children. Burial will be in Jackson, CA. Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." SMITH, Patricia Ruth CULLITAN 03-Dec-2001 Scottsdale,AZ 67 Ravalli Republic 12-Jun-2002 "She was born March 17, 1934 in Seattle, Washington to William and Helen Cullitan. She married Lennie Smith in 1978, they moved to Victor, Montana in 1979. They were wintering in Arizona at the time of her death." SMITH, Scott 08-Jul-2001 Hamilton 43 Ravalli Republic 12-Jul-2001 "Death was due to an auto accident at mile marker 5 on the West Fork Road. He was born Sept. 21, 1957 in Fresno, California to Orlan and Bette Smith. He married Stephanie Strong on Nov. 18, 1982 in Hamilton." SNELL, Roy Lee xx-Sep-2001 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 11-Sep-2001 "Death was due to complications with cancer and pneumonia. He was born in Corvallis to Roy and Emma Snell on Nov. 7, 1920. He married Dee on June 23, 1944 in Pocatello, ID. See newspaper obituary for family details. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery." SOKOL, Marian L. PETROSKI 22-Sep-2001 Stevensville 85 Ravalli Republic 08-Oct-2001 "Death was from cancer. Born on Aug. 3, 1916 in Keewatin, MN. She married Ed Sokol in St. Paul, MN on Oct. 16, 1956." SOLL, Herman 21-Mar-2001 Hamilton 84 Ravalli Republic 22-Mar-2001 "He was born March 12, 1917 in Boulder to William and Wilhelmina Soll. He married Mildred Taylor of Dillion in California. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel." SPANG, Harold E. 11-Jan-2001 Stevensville 66 Ravalli Republic 15-Jan-2001 "He was born Nov. 12, 1934 in Columbus, OH to Harold and Oma Spang. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville with military honors." SPARMAN, Robert H. 27-Sep-2001 Hamilton 73 Ravalli Republic 01-Oct-2001 "Born Nov. 18, 1927 in Hamilton to William and Hazel Sparman. He married Darlene Hinman on Jan. 20, 1951 in Hamilton. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." SPENCER, Blanche O. 23-Sep-2001 Stevensville 82 Ravalli Republic 03-Oct-2001 "She was only in Stevensville one year, having moved from Mineral, California to be near her daughter. Burial will be at East Lawn Sierra Hills, Mem. Park in Sacramento, California." SPRACKLIN, Elizabeth Suzanne HEISS 06-May-2001 Stevensville 92 Ravalli Republic 07-May-2001 "She was born in Bismark, ND on Sept. 26, 1908 to Kafer and Mary Heiss. She married Harley Spracklin in 1925; he died in 1964. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery." STEINER, Robert William 29-Mar-2001 Hamilton 75 Ravalli Republic 02-Apr-2001 "He was born April 17, 1925 in Trenton, NJ and grew up in Pennington, NJ. He married Beverly Strong in Ringoes, NJ in 1950." STEWART, Edward Kennedy 27-Feb-2001 Payson,AZ 90 Ravalli Republic 20-Mar-2001 "He was born Jan. 11, 1911 in Columbus, OH and came to Montana at age 2. Services will be held in Montana at a later date." STEWART, Sherry Helen TIERCE 26-Apr-2001 Hamilton 56 Ravalli Republic 27-Apr-2001 "She was born March 19, 1945 in Lakeview, OR. She is survived by five children. Urn placement will be in Cedarville, CA." STORDEUR, Roland 27-Jun-2001 Stevensville 91 Ravalli Republic 29-Jun-2001 "He was born June 20, 1910 in DePere, Wisconsin to Agnes and Joseph Stordeur. He married Maidie Hunter Joyce in 1946; she died in September of 2000. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville, Montana." STOUT, Helen HARKIN 09-Jun-2001 Missoula 92 Ravalli Republic 11-Jun-2001 "She was born Dec. 26, 1908 in Belfry, Montana to John and Anna Hardin. She married Herbert Stout on Dec. 24, 1937 in Hamilton; he died Dec. 24, 1991. Interment will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." STROBUSCH, Hamilton Heinz 25-May-2001 Hamilton 82 Ravalli Republic 28-May-2001 "Arrangements are being made for Inurnment at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Dowling Funeral Home is assisting the family." STUART, Robert L. 26-Oct-2001 Missoula 70 Ravalli Republic 29-Oct-2001 "Born April 29, 1931 in Artesia, NM to Wilber And Cordy Stuart. He married Gayle Duncan in Ogden, UT on Sept. 25, 1962. They moved to Darby in 1994 from Clinton, MS. He served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955." STUTTS, Clara Ann BRADLY 09-Nov-2001 Kalispell 65 Ravalli Republic 13-Nov-2001 "She was born Dec. 22, 1935 to Major Justis and Elsie Bradly in Sand Point, ID. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." SULLIVAN, Marge BAUER 26-Mar-2001 Corvallis 57 Ravalli Republic 29-Mar-2001 "Death was after a long struggle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Philip and family. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." SUMPTER, Darrell B. 27-Dec-2001 Hamilton 59 Ravalli Republic 01-Jan-2002 "He was born Nov. 13, 1942 in Benham, KY, but grew up in Durango, CO. Burial will be at the Ft. Harrison Veterans Cemetery in Helena, MT." SWENSON, Gary William 23-Oct-2001 Missoula 48 Ravalli Republic 26-Oct-2001 "Death was from cancer. He was born Jan. 30, 1953 in Kansas City, MO to Alvin and Roberta Swenson. He married Vickie Hamilton in Phoenix, AZ; they later divorced." TALBOT, Robert Jay 12-Oct-2001 Seattle, WA 52 Ravalli Republic 15-Oct-2001 "Born May 26, 1949 in Hamilton to Robert and Vi Talbot. He was a practicing criminal attorney in Seattle. Graveside services will be at the Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis." TALLEY, Franklin Hyrum 11-Dec-2001 Hamilton 83 Ravalli Republic 12-Dec-2001 TANNER, Willard Frank 23-Dec-2001 Missoula 81 Ravalli Republic 27-Dec-2001 "He was born on April 21, 1920 in Chautauqua, NY to Willard and Mary Tanner. He married LuRea Cobb on March 6, 1946. No services will be held. Private urn placement will be at a later date." TAYLOR, Florence M. NYGAARD 19-Dec-2001 Hamilton 88 Ravalli Republic 24-Dec-2001 "She was born Aug. 29, 1913 in Bickelton, WA to Jens and Karen Nygaard. The family move to Hamilton in 1915. She married Claude W. Taylor in Hamilton. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." TAYLOR, Marie L. PETTIT 16-Jun-2001 Hamilton 86 Ravalli Republic 18-Jun-2001 "She was born May 17 1915 in Roundup to Alva Bess Kelly Pettit. Private urn placement will be at a later date." THACKER, Mary RASH 22-Nov-2001 Corvallis 61 Ravalli Republic 26-Nov-2001 "Death was due to heart failure. She was born July 9, 1940 in Louisville, KY to Thurney and Beatrice Rash. She married Thomas Keith Thacker, Sr. THOMAS, John C. 16-Oct-2001 Hamilton 55 Ravalli Republic 18-Oct-2001 "Death was from cancer. He was born Feb. 5, 1946 in Hamilton to Chap and Florence Thomas. He was known as Sparky. He married Florence Stuart; they later divorced. He was married to Kay Moorman for 14 years. Urn placement will be at a later date." THRAIKILL, Kay SHAW 26-Oct-2001 Missoula 82 Ravalli Republic 29-Oct-2001 "Born Jan. 25, 1919 in Waterville, New Brunswick, Canada to Clyde and Catherine Shaw. She married Edward McGrath on June 12, 1946 in Seattle, WA; he died March 15, 1995. She married William Thraikill on Aug. 19, 1995; he died Aug. 2, 1997. Burial at Riverview Cemetery." TINKER, Sylvester 30-Jun-2001 Hamilton 66 Ravalli Republic 06-Jul-2001 "He was born June 15, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to Sylvester and Margaret Tinker. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." TOMLIN, Dorene L. unknown 26-May-2001 Missoula 75 Ravalli Republic 31-May-2001 "She is survived by her children and family. Arrangements and cremations are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. No public services are planned." TRACER, Nellie M. CHESTNUTT 18-Dec-2001 Missoula 99 Ravalli Republic 21-Dec-2001 "She was born June 29, 1902 in Oklahoma City, OK to Walter and Susan Chestnutt. The family moved to Hamilton, MT in 1906 then to Missoula in 1912. She married William Tracer in June 1923. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." TRIPP, Harry Dan 20-Apr-2001 Hamilton 71 Ravalli Republic 23-Apr-2001 "He was born in Itasca County, MN on Sept. 26, 1929 to Dan and Mabel Tripp. He was a truck driver since the age of 14. He married Betty Olmstead on Oct. 21, 1949. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." TURPIN, Garold L. 10-Apr-2001 Darby 23 Ravalli Republic 13-Apr-2001 "Death was from a logging accident. He was born Nov. 20, 1977 in Eugene, OR to Larry Turpin and Linda Bruce. He is survived by wife Julie and son Dillion. Ashes will be spread in the Selway Mountains." TUTHILL, Helen Lillian 23-Oct-2001 Hamilton 92 Ravalli Republic 25-Oct-2001 TWADOSKI, Peter 29-Jun-2001 Hamilton 76 Ravalli Republic 02-Jul-2001 "He was born Feb. 2, 1925 in Belfield, North Dakota to Joseph and Mary Twardoski. He married Victoria Perzinski in Dickenson, North Dakota on April 27, 1954. Private urn placement will be at a later date." UNRUE, Delwin Jay 28-Mar-2001 Corvallis 78 Ravalli Republic 30-Mar-2001 "He was born June 6, 1922 in Hamilton to Jack and Lois Unrue. He married Wilma Howard in Roseburg, OR on June 3, 1946. Daly-Leach Chapel is in charge of arrangements." USSELMAN, Marcel John 28-Dec-2001 Stevensville 70 Ravalli Republic 31-Dec-2001 "Death was due to cancer. He was born Jan. 17, 1931 in Hazen, ND to John and Margaret Usselman. He married Maureen Godlenton in 1951; they divorced in 1961. He married Retha Knifley in 1962. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." VALLANCE, Eugene 25-Oct-2001 Hamilton 77 Ravalli Republic 29-Oct-2001 "Born Feb. 7, 1924 in Hamilton to Kenneth and Helen Vallance. He married Barbara Boe on May 26, 1945 in Long Beach, CA;she died in 1988. Urn placement will be at a later date." VAN KIRK, Vernon 28-Oct-2001 Mesa, AZ 89 Ravalli Republic 01-Nov-2001 "He was born July 11, 1912 in Sparta, WI to Clinton and Barbara Van Kirk. He married Iris Johnson on Oct. 24, 1934; she died in 1989. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. VANCE, Lavern RING 23-Oct-2001 Missoula 85 Ravalli Republic 25-Oct-2001 "Born on March 23, 1916 in Sand Hills, KS to William and Hattie Ring. She married Roy Vance in 1935. They retired to Cut Bank, MT in 1955, moved to Grantsdale, MT in 1957. Burial will be at the Grantsdale Cemetery." VanESSEN, Diane J. McDANIEL 17-Jun-2001 Hamilton 68 Ravalli Republic 21-Jun-2001 "She was born Aug. 14, 1932 in Ronan, Montana to Warren and Agnes McDaniel. She married C.R. Priddy in 1951;divorced in 1975. She married Jacob VanEssen in Coeur d'Alene Idaho." VanESSEN, George C. 06-Mar-2001 Hamilton 75 Ravalli Republic 09-Mar-2001 "Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." VETSCH, Jerry 24-Jul-2001 Hamilton 66 Ravalli Republic 26-Jul-2001 "Death was from cancer. He was born June 27, 1935 in Balta, North Dakota to Simon and Catherine Vetsch. He married Carolyn Thompson of Helena in 1965." VINAL, Dean Lewis 10-Feb-2001 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 15-Feb-2001 "He was born March 27, 1910 in Libby to Leslie and Winnifred Vinal. He served with the Army Band in Hawaii during WW II. He married Virginia Young. Urn placement will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." WAGNER, Albert Henry 20-Apr-2001 Corvallis 60 Ravalli Republic 25-Apr-2001 "He was born Nov. 2, 1940 in Missoula to Louis and Mildred Wagner. He married Kristina Bain. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." WAGNER, Ruth L. MAY 15-Aug-2001 Missoula 71 Ravalli Republic 20-Aug-2001 "She was born August 5, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to Raymond and Mable May. She married Howard Wagner on Aug. 12, 1949 in Venice, CA. Urn placement will be at a later date." WALDO, Bob 07-Apr-2001 Hamilton 85 Ravalli Republic 09-Apr-2001 "He was born Sept. 22, 1915 in Darby, MT to George and Laura Waldo. He married Jean Tardeville on March 21, 1945 in Anaconda. Burial will be at Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby." WALKS, Mary Wanda AUKER 13-Aug-2001 Hamilton 90 Ravalli Republic 14-Aug-2001 "She was born April 8, 1911 in Fromberg, Montana to William and Ethel Auker. She married Robert Walks in September 1931; he died in 1966. Burial will be at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Butte, Montana." WALTON, David Jerald 03-Jun-2001 Missoula 76 Ravalli Republic 07-Jun-2001 "He was born March 29, 1925 in Ames, Iowa to Jesse and Marietta Walton. Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." WANDLER, Ludwig John 16-Dec-2001 Missoula 81 Ravalli Republic 18-Dec-2001 "He was born Sept. 14, 1920 in Sheffield, ND to Cyriak and Margarite Wandler. His nickname was Shorty. He married Juletta Kern on July 24, 1944 in Corpus Christi, TX. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Stevensville." WATEGA, Sharron A. ANDREWS 02-Sep-2001 Hamilton 56 Ravalli Republic 13-Sep-2001 "Death was due to cancer. She was born Oct. 3, 1944 in Vallejo, CA to Kenneth and Arvilla Andrews. She married Bill Watega in 1964; they moved to Reno, NV in 1965." WAX, Helen Margaret ZIMMERMAN 26-Aug-2001 Stevensville 88 Ravalli Republic 29-Aug-2001 "She was born Jan. 3, 1913 in Hawkins, Wisconsin to Mike and Sara Zimmerman. She was raised in Jordan, Montana. She married William Wax on July 3, 1938. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." WEBER, Conrad John 02-Jun-2001 Missoula 85 Ravalli Republic 06-Jun-2001 "He was born Oct. 7, 1917 to George F. and Magdalena R. Tackman Weber. He is survived by his wife Betty and family. Private services are planned." WELLS, Katherine LEIBEL 06-Jul-2001 Corvallis 88 Ravalli Republic 09-Jul-2001 "She was born June 2, 1913 in Hamilton to John and Margaret Leibel. Her mother died in the 1918 influenza epidemic; thus was raised by her Aunt Mamie and Uncle Charlie Smith. She married Robert P. Wells in 1939 in Phillipsburg." WESTFALL, Myrtle May WELCHER 01-Jun-2001 Missoula 86 Ravalli Republic 05-Jun-2001 "She was born Jan 23, 1915 in Moccasin to William and Sadie Welcher. She married Donald Westfall on July 10, 1935 in Moore. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." WETHERALD, Harry H. 18-May-2001 Missoula 75 Ravalli Republic 21-May-2001 "He was born Aug. 26, 1925 in Flint, MI to Harry and Ella Wetherald, SR. He married Erma Haacke on Jan. 12, 1948 in Tacoma, WA.; she died in 1995. He married Billie Wooley on Sept. 21, 1998. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." WHITCOMB, Leroy 09-Nov-2001 Hamilton 53 Ravalli Republic 12-Nov-2001 "He was born Dec. 1, 1947 in Cedar Point, KS to Warren and Lorene Whitcomb. He married Ruth Johnson in 1972. Interment will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." WHITE, Edith J. POTTER 19-Sep-2001 Hamilton 83 Ravalli Republic 20-Sep-2001 "Born March 14, 1918 in Gebo, WY to Pearl and Minnie Potter. She was raised in Lewistown. She married C. Alan Nelson; he died Aug. 1958. She married Donald White on Sept. 4, 1962 to Donald White." WHITESITT, Donald L. 09-Jul-2001 Columbia,MD 88 Ravalli Republic 11-Jul-2001 "He was born Dec. 9, 1912 in Stevensville to Roy and Florence Whitesitt. He worked for the Social Security Administration from 1939 to 1972. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Stevensville, Montana." WHITESITT, Harold C. 03-Jan-2001 Stevensville 89 Ravalli Republic 05-Jan-2001 "He was born Nov. 7, 1911 in Stevensville, to Harry and Helen Whitesitt. He followed the family in the funeral home business. Bruial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville." WICKHAM, Jeanette Blanche MESSIER 24-Sep-2001 Stevensville 84 Ravalli Republic 27-Sep-2001 "Born Sept. 19, 1917 in Bourbonnais, IL to Henry and Agnes Messier. Her husband Ken Wickham died in January of 2001. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." WIEGMAN, Mary Frances KENNEY 04-Feb-2001 Stevensville 83 Ravalli Republic 07-Feb-2001 "She died 12 days after the death of her husband Phil. She was born Oct. 10, 1917 in Lexington, MA to John and Margaret Kenney. Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." WIEGMAN, Philip Emanuel 23-Jan-2001 Stevensville 91 Ravalli Republic 25-Jan-2001 "He was born Sept. 4, 1909 in Withrow, WA to John and Marie Wiegman. He married Mary Frances Kenney in 1935. Cremation was under the direction of Whitesitt Funeral Home." WILLIAMSON, Harley Lee 14-May-2001 Victor 93 Ravalli Republic 17-May-2001 "He was born Jan. 2, 1908 in Stevensville to Ernest and Nora Willimson. He married Irene Zeiler in Hamilton on Dec. 3, 1932; she died in 1998." WILSON, Hazel GATES 21-Jun-2001 Connor Ravalli Republic 25-Jun-2001 "She was born in Missoula, Montana to Dan and Elsie Gates. She was married three times; 1945 to I.E. Mac Edmonson, Sam Boscarion in 1967, and Milo E. Wilson in 1990." WILSON, Helen STEWART 02-Jun-2001 Hamilton 93 Ravalli Republic 04-Jun-2001 "She was born May 6, 1908 in Pony to Andrew and Anna Stewart. She married James Freestone in Utah in 1934; he died in 1941. She married Marshall Watson in 1947; he died in 1994. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery." WILSON, Othel L. CALHOUN 16-Jun-2001 Missoula 81 Ravalli Republic 26-Jun-2001 "She was born Sept. 28, 1919 in Blue Ridge, Texas to Frank and Vera Calhoun. She married Woodrow Wilson in California on Dec. 19, 1939. Services will be at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California." WOOD, Eva GOODRICH 16-Jan-2001 Hamilton 94 Ravalli Republic 26-Jan-2001 "She was born in 1906 in Casselton, ND to Frederick and Eva Ann Gray Goodrich. She was married to Jay Wesley Maggart and Henry L. Wood." WOODRUFF, Anne Ruth Keeling 28-Apr-2001 Hamilton 103 Ravalli Republic 06-Jun-2001 "She was born Jan. 28, 1898 in Bozeman to Charles and Della Keeling. She married Otto Reynolds Feb. 20, 1920 in Tacoma, WA; he died Jan. 2, 1938. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery." WRIGHT, Dorothy E. HALL 25-Jun-2001 Hamilton 87 Ravalli Republic 27-Jun-2001 "She was born Aug. 19, 1913 in Creston, Washington to Lloyd and Sylvia Hall. She married Alfred Wright on Oct. 4, 1930 in Great Falls, Montana; he died in 1971. Burial will be at the Washelli-Evergreen Cemetery in Seattle, Washington." WRIGHT, Jr., Ralph Robert 12-Oct-2001 Hamilton Ravalli Republic 15-Oct-2001 "He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Ralph Robert and Margaret Elizabeth Wright. He married Maxine Eloise Pilchard in 1935. Urn Placement will be in Helena, MT at a later date." YATES, Ola Fay unknown 02-Sep-2001 Glendive 88 Ravalli Republic 07-Sep-2001 "Death was at the Glendive Medical and Extended Care Center. She married Leonard Yates on Nov. 1, 1930 in Tucumcari, NM. Interment will be at Victor Cemetery." ZACHA, Charlotte S. CAMPBELL 01-Jan-2001 Hamilton 88 Ravalli Republic 04-Jan-2001 "She was born in Stevensville May 19, 1912 to Lewis and Georgia Campbell. She married John Zacha in Stevensville in May of 1934. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery. " ZOSKE, Mae STRATE 21-Mar-2001 Hamilton 91 Ravalli Republic 22-Mar-2001 "She was born Oct. 28, 1909 in Darby to Charlie and Minnie Strate. She married Bob Zoske. Burial will be at Darby's Lone Pine Cemetery." ZUBALAKE, Michael Sam 23-Mar-2001 Hamilton 74 Ravalli Republic 28-Mar-2001 "He was born Nov. 8, 1926 in New York City to Sam and Mary Zubalake. The Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements."