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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,...
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,...
Beverly Jean Beringer 88 of Atlantic, IA passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Heritage House in Atlantic. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 23 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, with Chaplain Herb Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow at 12 p.m. at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Online condolences can be left at www.osheimschmidt.com. Beverly was born June 5, 1932 in Lead, SD to William and Elma (Autio) Martin Jr. She grew up in Le...
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...
Robert "Bob" Rolph, passed away October 4, 2020 at his home in Spearfish, SD. He was born in Camp Crook, SD October 14, 1944 to Earl and Mary Jane (VanDewerker) Rolph. The family moved to Belle Fourche in 1948 where he attended school until he enlisted in the Navy. He married Bonnie Terrill on November 12, 1966 in Nisland, SD. He worked in many places before reinlisting in the Navy in 1974. Eventually he returned to the Black Hills living in Black Hawk, Belle Fourche and Spear...
Lowell Cordell, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Camp Crook, SD on October 4, 2020. Lowell was born June 2, 1944 in Buffalo, SD to Robert "Bob" and Bessie (Davis) Cordell. He and his older sister, Beverly, spent their early years growing up on his parents' ranch on Tie Creek. The family moved to Grandpa Ed Cordell's original place near the Little Missouri River in the late 1940's. Lowell attended grade school in Camp Crook through fourth grade. The remaining grade...
Camp Crook | Lowell P. Cordell, 74, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Camp Crook. Visitation will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9, at Camp Crook Area Community Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Camp Crook followed by a gathering of friends and family at the CCACC. Friends and family may sign his online guestbook and leave written condolences for the family at blackhillsfuneralhome.com...
Miriam (Grandma Gus) Ruth (Scoles) Capra passed away at the age of 90, at the Powder River Manor surrounded by her family on September 26, 2020. She was born on July 2, 1930 in Baker, MT to Alvy Merle (A.M) and Leona Elizabeth (Brownson) Scoles. She and her 7 siblings grew up on the family farm near Baker, MT. Miriam attended Baker High School and boarded with her Uncle Aaron & Aunt Myrtle Brownson during those years. After graduation, she attended and graduated from Nursing S...
Verle Pierce, 84, of Belle Fourche died September 27, 2020 at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD. Verle was born December 20, 1935 in Belle Fourche to Alfred "Swede" and Edith (Johnstone) Pierce. He attended 1st grade at the Five Mile School, 2nd through 6th grade in Alzada and then Belle Fourche high school. Following his sophomore year, he was injured in a tractor accident which prevented him from completing high school, subsequently he became a ranch hand for Kent Hale....
In Loving Memory of Shirley Ann (Morris) Bright who passed away on August 29, 2020, at the age of 86, from complications of Dementia at Oak Terrace Senior Housing in Jordan. Shirley was born December 26, 1933 to Harold and Siama "Betty" (Asunto) Morris in St. Paul. Shirley graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1952. Shirley later married Daryl Bright on June 12, 1954 at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in White Bear Lake. They were later blessed with four...
Mary Ellen (Woodward) Breitenbach died in Albuquerque, NM, on July 28, 2020, after a brief illness. Wife, mother, teacher, student, artist, reader, crafter, gardener, seamstress, traveler — she pursued her many interests throughout her life. She was born to Harriet Patten Woodward and George Woodward in Broadus, Montana, in 1930, and grew up in and around Ekalaka. She completed her degrees in Montana and Washington state, and moved to Albuquerque and married James Breitenbach in the 1950s. She taught English and ESL at H...
Vernon Edward Turk, 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 after a full life and a long battle with Alzheimer's. Vernon was born June 18, 1944 as the third child to Vince and Ann (Broesder) Turk in Conrad, MT. Vernon is survived by his current wife Connie Rominger Turk, sister Shirley Turk Gerhardt and preceded in death by his parents, brother Henry Turk, first wife, Carla (Morgan) Turk. He was a devoted father of three children: Corinna Turk (Shawn) Damm of Billings MT,...
Aaron Waala of Gurnee, IL passed quietly into Jesus' anns from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Monday morning, August 10, 2020 in his home. Aaron was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 27, 1991. Aaron and his family, enjoyed many activities together and traveled to Japan, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park and a Make-A-Wish trip to Disneyland, Universal Studios and SeaWorld San Diego. The family enjoys making memories together. A relationship with Jesus was important to Aaron. He...
Gale A. "Griz" Welch, 80, of Missoula passed away on August 14, 2020 at St. Patrick's Hospital. Gale was born in Ekalaka, MT. on August 17, 1939 to Delbert "Jerry" Welch & Eleanora Frye Welch. He attended schools in Ekalaka and graduated from Carter County High School in 1957. He participated in football, baseball, and belonged to the "C" club, the Broadcaster, and Annual staff. Many lifelong friendships were made during his high school days. He enjoyed his high school...
Funeral services for Jane Brewster, of Ekalaka, will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Ekalaka with Pastor Steve DeFord officiating. Burial will take place in Beaverlodge Cemetery. Visitation will take place an hour prior to the service. Jane passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Dahl Memorial Healthcare in Ekalaka. Jane was born to Ole and Mabel Moholt (Amundson) in Lindsey, MT on October 23, 1922. She left behind the cares of this world...
Graveside Rites for Alberta Pulse, 93, of Ekalaka, Montana are pending with the Stevenson Funeral Home of Ekalaka. Alberta Pulse passed away on the 3rd of August, 2020. She was 93 years old. Stepping back and looking at her life, we are so glad that she LIVED it and appreciated the gift from God that it was. Alberta was the daughter of Bert and Myrtle (Johnston) Yates. From a little girl living in a sheep wagon in Ridgeway, MT to Homecoming Queen at CCHS in Ekalaka, MT to a wa...
Robert "Bob" Brownfield, 90, passed away July 31, 2020 at his home in Riverton, Wyoming of a heart attack. At his request, no services will be held and cremation has taken place. Bob was born in Deadwood, SD on October 11, 1929, son of Earl and Ruth (Beltz) Brownfield. His childhood was spent herding sheep with his father and mother on the family homestead northeast of Hammond, MT. Bob attended a country school through the 8th grade, riding horse back each way 6 miles to...
Gary Allen Bruce, 83, of Baker, MT passed away with his children by his side on July 21, 2020 at Riverstone Hospice in Billings, MT after a short illness. Gary was born on July 5, 1937 to Maynard and Martha (Schnaible) Bruce in Baker. He grew up on a farm south of Baker and graduated from Baker High School in 1955. After graduation, he worked for Randash Motors in Baker for three years, and then spent a year in Nebraska roughnecking. Gary returned to Baker and worked for...
