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Funeral services for Maurice Theodore Overn, 98, of Capitol, MT, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 7 at Little Missouri Lutheran Church in Capitol, MT. Burial will follow at the Little Missouri Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Maurice passed away peacefully at Spearfish hospital on Friday, February 16, 2021. He was born at the Overn Ranch homestead near Capitol, Montana, the son of Theodore and Clara Melum Overn, on June 6, 1922. He...
Funeral Service for Alice May Bazil, 96, of Ekalaka, Montana will be April 27, 2021, 1 p.m. at Stevenson Funeral Home of Ekalaka. A prayer service will take place on April 26, 6 p.m. at Stevenson Funeral Home of Ekalaka. Visitation will be April 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Stevenson Funeral Home of Ekalaka. Alice May Bazil Carlisle of Ekalaka, Mt passed away April 17, 2021, just a few short weeks before turning 97 years old. Alice May Bazil was born on May 3, 1924 in Alliance,...
Shelley Hackley-Hoherz, age 60 of Bentley, ND, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND, surrounded by her family. The Memorial Service for Shelley will be on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. MT at the Knights of Columbus (KC) Hall in Mott, ND. Following the memorial service, all are welcome to stay at the KC Hall for a time of fellowship and luncheon with the family. A private burial will take place at a later date. The...
Verna Anna Welch, 95, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord at home with her daughters by her side. She began her life in Ekalaka, MT on December 23, 1925, the daughter of Albert and Anna Frye. A longtime Libby resident, she worked as a clerk for the Forest Service. After retiring, she and her husband, Charlie, enjoyed traveling to Europe, Hawaii, and most of the United States. Verna had many interests including gardening; yard sales; walking and hiking; berry picking; d...
Barbara Ann Fix passed away on February 26, 2021 at the Haxtun Health Extended Care Unit at the age of 82. Barb was born on May 30, 1938 in Greeley to Glenn T. and Irene (McCoy) Hendon. She graduated from Sterling High School and married Howard Fix Sr. on July 8, 1956 in Sterling. While staying at home to raise her four sons, Barb enjoyed crafting, knitting, word puzzles and playing cards. Barb is survived by her husband Howard, Haxtun; sons Howard Jr. and wife Julie, Sterling...
Maurice T. Overn, 98, of Spearfish, formerly of Capitol, passed away February 26, 2021 at Monument Health in Spearfish, SD. Services are pending with Stevenson Funeral Home Ekalaka and will take place in spring. Condolences may be shared with family at stevensonfuneralhome.com....
Frank Klauzer, 98, passed away on February 16, 2021 in Andover, Kansas. His goal has always been to live to 100, and he got close, but unfortunately not all the way. We were looking forward to that celebration, and while not 100, he lived 98 full years – and that is worth celebrating in itself. Frank was the third son of Frank, Sr. and Anna Klauzer. He was born in Mill Iron, Montana and lived there until he was 20 and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1942. He served as a...
Rock Hill, South Carolina - Curtis Vernon Wilson passed away December 16, 2020 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family and received care from Piedmont Medical Center. Born in Westbrook, Minnesota on October 21, 1929, he was the son of the late Oren Wilson and Jane Gladys Faulkner Wilson. He was a graduate of Westbrook High School and earned his B.A. English from Black Hills State College. He enlisted in the Navy September 10, 1948, served in the Korean War and...
Sue Ann Gundlach, age 88, passed away peacefully on Dec. 18, 2020, at 4:28 p.m. She was surrounded by her family in Mesa, Arizona, where she resided the last three years with her daughter and son-in-law, Joni and Michael Lege. Sue aka Pitkanen, Jackelini and Joy was born in Butte, MT, on Dec. 24, 1931, to Zora Hill and was adopted by Gertrude Pitkanen. Sue moved to Helena, MT, at a young age and lived at the House of the Good Shepherd until she dedicated her life to the...
Phyllis Wrethea (Taylor) Purdum was born December 18, 1929 in Ekalaka, Montana. She passed away December 20, 2020 in Eugene, Oregon of a sudden heart incident at the age of 91. In between she lived a very full and active life as a daughter, sister, friend, teacher, wife, mother, business woman, grandparent and great grandparent. Her family and friends will miss her ability and desire to always do the right thing, and be the compass to guide them. She always approached her day...
Funeral services for David C. Mrnak, 89, of Ekalaka, were held January 2, 2021 at Ekalaka Bible Church with Pastor Jon Champlin officiating. Burial followed at Beaver Lodge Cemetery. David passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on December 24, 2020 in Ekalaka, Montana. David Charles was born December 15, 1931 in Bowman, ND, the son of Henry and Olga (Munson) Mrnak. As a young boy he attended Ekalaka Country School through 8th grade. He graduated from Carter...
Douglas Cox, 63, of Baker, passed away November 23, 2020. Services will be held at a later date....
Funeral Service for Hilda Sieler, 96, of Baker, will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Assembly of God Church, Baker, MT, with Pastor Rod Kilsdonk officiating. Burial will follow at Community Union Cemetery in Plevna, Montana. Visitation for Hilda will be 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker, MT with a time of sharing at 6:30 p.m. To view Hilda's service live please visit the Baker Assembly of God facebook page or copy and p...
Joseph "Joe" Patrick Carey, 82, was born in a log house on the Carey Homestead in the Chalk Buttes near Ekalaka, MT on May 16, 1938. His parents, Joseph Hugh Carey and Mildred Kortum Carey, his two sisters, Mary Ellen and Joan, thrilled to have a boy in their family. Sadly, his father Joe Carey passed away on the ranch of a sudden heart attack just eight days later. Mildred's parents Walter and Iva Kortum and Mildred's siblings helped her with the children while she was...
Beverly was born in Ekalaka on August 23, 1931. She was the 8th child of 14 children to George and Frances (Garcia) Gundlach. Her early years were spent near Opechee Park and later her family moved down the road to the old Jones' Place. Beverly enjoyed her growing up with her large family of brothers and sisters. They had many adventures. When Beverly was 4 years old, she would sneak off to country school with her brothers and sisters. After a few too many trips by her mom,...
On November 18, 2020, Sheila Cline, 67, of Baker, passed away at Fallon Medical Complex. In accordance to Sheila's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the spring with burial to follow at Beaverlodge Cemetery in Ekalaka. Sheila was born December 26, 1952 to Roy and Marjorie (Strait) Cline in Ekalaka. Sheila was married and to this union Mike Stark was born. She had a great love for cooking for others and did so for many years. Sheila took to...
John Warren Hamilton, 80, passed away November 17, 2020, at Ruby Valley Hospital in Sheridan, MT. He was born May 25, 1940 in Elgin, MT to Chester and Elizabeth (Gross) Hamilton, the first of three children. John, with younger sisters Rosemary and Louise, grew up on the family homestead a few miles south of Ekalaka near the CC camp in what was known as Elgin. John was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters and his son Levi (1974). He is survived by his wife of 53...
Virgil "Buck" Higgins, age 95, passed away November 10, 2020 at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City, Montana. Virgil was born April 28, 1925 in Ismay, Montana, the 10th of 13 children, to John and Jessie (Mason) Higgins. As a young man, Buck worked as a sheepherder for the Hopkins Ranch following in the footsteps of two of his older brothers. He attended school in Ismay, Montana. While attending high school, he worked for George Askin Well Drilling. Before he graduated high...
Joe J. Till, 92, passed away October 30, 2020, at Dahl Memorial in Ekalaka, MT. He was born August 1, 1928 in Dupree, SD to George and Elizabeth (Stephenson) Till, the second of four children. Joe, with older sister Betty, and younger brothers Jerry and Tom, grew up on the family farm a few miles east of Dupree. Based on stories shared by family and friends, it was apparent from a very young age that Joe would have a deep love of being outdoors, learning about nature, working...
Owen “Skeet” Hedges, 91, of Ekalaka, passed away November 3, 2020 at Dahl Memorial Healthcare. In accordance to Skeet's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time....
Funeral services for Betty Loken, 90, of Ekalaka, were held November 6, 2020 at the Camp Crook Area Community Center, Camp Crook SD with Pastor Mike Smith officiating. Burial followed at Little Missouri Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation for Betty took place on November 5 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Ekalaka. Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker is in charge of the arrangements. CDC guidelines for COVID-19 will be encouraged. Betty passed away October 29, 2020 at Dahl Memorial Nursing...
Lois Lambert, age 69, of Ekalaka, died October 27, 2020, at Dahl Memorial Nursing Home after a long and courageous battle with a variety of chronic illnesses with her husband and daughter at her side. No immediate services are planned, and a celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date. Most of what follows is in Lois' own words. Lois was born in Boonville, Missouri, on December 5, 1950, the first child of Bill and Arlene Goetz Huff. The first snow of the season...
A private Celebration of Life for Machelle "Shelly" Grimes, 56, of Ekalaka, will be held at Stevenson Funeral Home, Ekalaka. Shelly was a huge advocate of social distancing and keeping the community safe. If you wish to view the service live, please go to Stevenson Funeral Home Facebook page on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 1 p.m. Shelly passed away October 28, 2020 at Billings Clinic in Billings, MT. Machelle "Shelly" Lucille Grimes found God's heavenly light on October 28,...
Funeral Service for Meghan "Meg" Erickson, 40, of Sidney, formerly of Baker, were held October 19, 2020 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Baker with Tom Stieg officiating. Meghan Kim Erickson "Meg" passed away October 15, 2020 with her family by her side, holding her hand. Meg passed after a hard fought three year battle with metastatic melanoma. Meghan was the first child of Arnie and Garnee Erickson. She lived on the family farm west of Willard, MT. Meghan was very fortunate to...
Evelyn May ("Chub") Tuss, 95, our "little ray of sunshine" shone on this earth for the last time on Saturday morning, October 17, 2020. She has joined many of her loved ones and is now at peace. Chub was born April 28, 1925 in Crook, County Durham, England, the only child of Herbert Charles and Edith Annie Padfield. Chub had many stories to share about growing up in England, especially during World War II, training as a nurse, joining the Royal Marines and being a member of...
