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2, SECTION GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE WWW.GREATFALLSTRIBUNE.COM SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2012 (C OBITUARIES David Allen Dear ULM David "Dave" Allen Dear, 88, of Ulm, died from complications of cancer on Wednesday, July 4, at a local nursing facility. His funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Croxford Funeral Home, 1307 Central with burial to follow in Dear Highland Cemetery, Great Falls. Croxford Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Dave was born Jan.

24, 1924, in Great Falls to Harry and Hattie (Webb) 1 Dear. He graduated from Simms High School in 1941, followed by a lifetime career in the livestock business, which included both ranching and cattle buying. In 1945, Dave married Donna Corbett, and from this union two daughters were born: Donna "Dolly" and Beverly. They later divorced. In 1964, he married Marvelle Miller, and they had a son, Donald Allen Dear.

Dave, Marvelle, Donnie and Marvelle's son, David Miller, made their home in Havre before moving to Ulm in 1968, where Dave resided until his death. Dave is survived by his daughters, Donna "Dolly" Dugas of Ulm and Beverly Caldwell of Cascade; stepson David Miller of Billings; sonin-law Larry Dugas; seven granddaughters; eight greatgrandsons and six greatgranddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Alice; brothers Douglas and Fred; son Donald in 1985; wife Marvelle in 1993 and son-in-law Jack Caldwell in January 2012. Memorials may be sent to Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, 1732 South 72nd St. Billings, MT 59106 or to the donor's choice.

Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com www.gftribune.com/obituaries. Leroy Frank Leroy Frank, 76, of Great Falls, a retired naval reserve and Air National Guard veteran and mail carrier, died of pre-leukemia Thursday, July 5, at a local hospital. At his request, no services are planned. Cremation will Frank take place with private burial of ashes at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Leroy was born to Clarence and Mary (Hames) Frank on Jan. 17, 1936, in Great Falls. He spent his entire life in Great Falls and worked as a mail carrier for the Great Falls Postal Service for 31 years, from 1964 to 1995. He was in the Naval Reserves for eight years and in the Air National Guard for two years. Leroy enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

He loved spending time with his friends, playing pool and poker, golfing and traveling. He married Carol Kolski, and they were together for 47 years, until she passed away. Frank is survived by his son, Steven Frank of Great Falls; daughters Toni (Rocky) Zahara and Christy (Willard) Pavao of Great Falls; sister Cindy (Robert) Rio of Great Falls; eight grandchildren, Missy, Jason, Nicholas and Jamie Frank, Rick Rardon, Terri San Agustin, Joey Zahara and Kelsey Johns; and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by two cousins Nancy (JoJo) Lanier, who was like a sister, and Penny Swan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; father; mother; daughter Terri Ribich; and a son, Randy Frank.

Memorials are suggested to the Cascade County Humane Society, 1010 25th Ave N.E., Great Falls, MT 59404. Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com www.gftribune.com/obituar- OBITUARIES ON THE WEB www.greatfallstribune.com Jolene Sargent HAVRE Jolene Sargent, 80, of Havre, died of ovarian cancer Wednesday, July 4, in Havre. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Monday at Fifth Avenue Christian Church. Burial to follow at the Highland Cemetery.

Holland Bonine Sargent Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Jolene was born July 2, 1932, to Clyde and Cecil (Gipson) Jackson in Dunbar, Oklahoma. When she was a young girl, she moved with her family to Arizona. She attended grade school in Coolidge, and high school in Flagstaff, Ariz. She married Kenneth Mac Sargent on Jan.

14, 1948, in Flagstaff. Together they moved to Chinook, and then to Havre and raised their family. Jolene worked for the Northern Montana Hospital in Havre as a surgical assistant and retired from Central Supply at the hospital. She worked various places after retiring, including the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, Carlson Shoes and Conrad's Clothing. Her favorite was being the cook for Eagles Manor, where she later lived.

Jolene was a selfless person, always giving to others and working hard. She enjoyed traveling once a year to Arizona. She was a wonderful baker and quietly reserved. She was a member of the Fifth Avenue Christian Church, The Order of Eastern Star and the V.F.W. and Eagles Auxiliaries.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Kenneth Mac Sargent; two brothers, Leon and Don Jackson; one sister, Ann Presley; and her granddaughter, Natalie Patrick. Jolene is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (Tom) Patrick of Havre; her three sons, Clyde (Janice) Sargent of Great Falls, Rodney (Susan) Sargent of Billings and Randy (Susan) Sargent of Spring, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions in Jolene's honor may be made to the Bear Paw Hospice NMH P.O. Box 1231 Havre, MT 59501. Condolences may be posted online at hollandbonine.com gftribune.com/obituaries.

Herbert J. Omsberg CUT BANK Herbert James Omsberg, 90, of Cut Bank, a retired diesel mechanic for Glacier Motors and World War II veteran, died of natural causes Wednesday, July 4, at a local hospital. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Crown Hill Cemetery, with a celebration follow at 3 p.m. at Cut Bank Moose Lodge.

Cremation has taken place. O'Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Herbert is survived by his sons, Alan Omsberg of Cut Bank, and Norman (Patty) Omsberg and Lloyd (Helene) Omsberg of Texas; daughters Eloise Newman and Sheila "Sally" Baney of Cut Bank and Carla (Lee) McCauley of Texas; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eunice (Wibey) Omsberg; parents Christian "John" and Caroline Omsberg; brothers Walter, Dale (Pat), John (Margaret), Kenneth (Lillian), Arnold and Richard; sisters, Bernice (Morgie Morris) McGlothlin and May (Louie) Luchi; sonin-laws John Henry Owne and Harold Baney. Condolences may be posted online at hollandbonine.com gftribune.com/obituaries.

Correction The July 4 obituary for Dale D. Guardipee should have listed his daughter's name as Molly Kennedy. Guardipee, 47, of Browning, died June 29 near Browning. Helen C. Power Helen C.

Power, 96, of Great Falls, a retired university professor, died of natural causes Thursday, July 5, at home. Services are pending at Schnider Funeral Home. Harland R. 'Doc' Hansen Harland Rockwell "Doc" Hansen, 89, of Great Falls, a retired implement dealer owner, died of natural causes Thursday, July 5, at a local hospice facility. Visitation is 4-6 p.m.

Sunday at Schnider Funeral Hansen Home and one hour prior to the service at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Memorial service is 1 p.m. Monday at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Harland "Doc" Hansen was born in Great Falls to Jonas and Tallie Hansen of Raynesford.

He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1942. He married Shirley Salo in 1946 and moved to Cascade. They moved to Great Falls in 1948. Harland worked for Edmonsen Realty, H.C. Grinde Company and Gus and Jack's Tire Shop.

He purchased H.R. Hansen Implement Company in 1959 and retired from the implement business in 2002. Harland was a charter member of Bethel Lutheran Church and served on the board of trustees for 35 years. He is a member of Belt Lodge AF AM Scottish Rite, Algeria Shrine Temple, Honorary Knights of Scotland, Eagles Lodge and a member of Cascade Chapter OES Harland served two terms as master of Belt Masonic Lodge. He was President of the Great Falls Implement Dealers Association.

Harland is survived by his wife, Phyllis Hansen; a daughter, Jan Thon and John Cloninger of Kalispell; son Layne (Cathy) Hansen of Naches, grandson Kyle Hansen of Salt Lake City, Utah; and granddaughter Kirsten Hansen of Miyoshi City, Japan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Hansen; son Kern Galand; and a brother, Wendell Hansen. Harland was blessed throughout his life with great friends and a supportive community. Stop and have a cup of coffee and think of him. One of the blessings his last years was his wife, Phyllis.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Scottish Rite Language Center, 1304 13th St. Great Falls, MT 59405 or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be posted on online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com www.gftribune.com/obituaries. Arlene E. Rogenes GLASGOW Arlene E.

Rogenes, 77, died of natural causes Friday, July 6, at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. Services are 9 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Cemetery. Interment to follow. Bell Mortuary is Rogenes handling arrange- ments.

She is survived by sons Dave Rogenes of Glasgow and John Rogenes of Larslan; daughter Cheryl Donohoe of Billings; sister Nadine Shipman of Portland, brother Duane Tulberg of Marysville, eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Rogenes; brother Olbert Tulberg; and sister Mildora Mathis. Condolences may be posted online at www.whittedfuneralchapel.com www.gftribune.com/obituaries. Allan E. Strickland Strickland Chapel.

Cremation has taken place. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Allan Elmer Strickland, 74, of Great Falls, a retired veteran of the United States Air Force and business owner, died of natural causes Thursday, July 5, at a local hospital. A vigil is 7 p.m. Sunday at St.

Joseph's Chapel. Funeral liturgy is 11 a.m. Strickland Monday at St. Joseph's Dear Frank Allan Elmer Strickland was born on January 31, 1938, in Fairfield, Maine, to Elwyn J. and Ida (Horan) Strickland.

He married SueAnn C. Kuglin in 1963 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Allan joined the United States Air Force in 1957 and transferred to Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, in 1962 with the Missile Maintenance Squadron, where he participated in installing the "Ace in the Hole," the first missile to be placed in Montana. Later, he received a letter of commendation from President John F. Kennedy thanking him for his service.

He was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation for missile work during the Cuban crisis. He left the Air Force in 1968 and opened the Holiday Car Wash. He also managed the Motel Central for 17 years. He joined the Montana Air National Guard and completed 12 more years of service. During that time, he participated in the Red Flag Exercise when they won the USAF Hughes Trophy.

In 1991, he received a heart transplant from a generous donor family, which gave him the gift of life for more years. This gift enabled him to do daycare for his granddaughter, Theresa, who was the delight of his heart for 11 years. He participated in the U.S. Transplant Games in Salt Lake City, Atlanta and Ohio and the World Transplant Games in Sydney, Australia, winning medals in cycling, race walking and the long jump. He continued in competitive cycling for several years.

He was a member of the Great Falls Saddle Club, Great Falls Snowmobile Club, Toy Club, Altered Classics Car Club, Skunk Wagon Antique Auto Club and the Great Falls Archery Club. He was the past President of the Great Falls Trap Club, Mended Hearts Organization and the American Heart Association (Montana Affiliate). He was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, where he was head cook for the fish fries. He was a longtime member of Big Sky Cum Cristo and St. Joseph's Parish and enjoyed cooking their fall dinner.

He showed ponies for 39 years at the Montana State Fair. He also showed walking horses and ponies on the Montana State and Intermountain Horse Show circuits. He enjoyed driving his antique Studebaker cars. Allan is survived by his wife, SueAnn C. (Kuglin) Strickland of Great Falls; his daughter, Willow (Mark) Voeller of Great Falls; his son, Steve Strickland of Great Falls; sisters Patricia Fowler of Fairfield, Maine and Debra (William) Wheeler of Grey Hawk, a brother, Richard (Sharon) Strickland of Southington, and a granddaughter, Theresa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Allan Michal Strickland in 1964; and his brother, Elwyn J. Strickland. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, PO Box 742030, Los Angeles, CA 90074-2030. It would please him if in his memory, you would sign an organ donor card. Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com www.gftribune.com/obituaries.

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The email address aries of veterans. to send obituary information or Additional details about an to request a form individual's life, interests and Former civil secretary dies Margaret L. Wildin, 100, Mom went to work at of Great Falls, a former MAFB and served as a civil civil service secretary, engineering secretary died of natural causes Mon- from many years. She met day, July 2, at a local care Trevor Wildin while they facility. were both working at Visitation is 3-5 p.m.

MAFB. They were married Monday at in August 1965. She later Hillcrest transferred to Lawn They moved to Kalispell Memorial after they both retired Chapel, from Civil Service, where with a they lived until Trevor passed away in 2009. Mom rosary service returned to Great Falls and immedi- resided at Highgate Senior Wildin ately fol- Living until she left us on lowing. Funeral liturgy is July 2, 2012.

10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our She leaves behind her Lady of Lourdes Catholic three sons; three nieces; Church. Interment to fol- nine grandchildren and 13 low at Mount Olivet Ceme- great-grandchildren. tery. Schnider Funeral Her family extends a Home is handling arrange- special thanks to the great ments.

staff at Highgate for all of their care and help for Mom was born on Feb. Mom over the past two and 14, 1912, at home in Sand a half years that she Coulee to Frank and Mary resided there. Also, thanks Preputin. She was the next to Hospice for their care to last of 10 siblings who and help. have preceded her in death.

The family requests Mom graduated from memorials be made in MarGreat Falls High School in garet's name to a charity of 1930. She married Lyle one's choice. Dean in June of 1931. They Condolences may be raised three boys in Great posted online at Falls: Donald, Gerald and www.schniderfuneralDennis. Lyle and Margaret home.com were divorced in March www.gftribune.com/obitu1951.

aries. Geraldine L. Jolliffe CUT BANK Geraldine Lindseth "Gerry" Jolliffe, 81, of Cut Bank, died of natural causes Wednesday July 4, at home. A celebration of life is 11 a.m. Monday at St.

Margaret Catholic Church. Reception to immediately Jolliffe follow. Whitted Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. Gerry was born Oct. 10, 1930, in Choteau to George Marie (Lovelace) Lindseth.

Very early in life she was blessed with her stepfather, Julian "Snappy" Stenson. She spent her childhood and attended schools in Choteau, and worked at various jobs there. She and LeRoy Lehnerz were married June 7, 194, in Choteau and to this union two children, Cathy and Ron, were born. They later divorced. On Nov.

10, 1967, she married Arley Jolliffe in Great Falls. He brought with him three children: Tim, Bob and Gail. Gerry and Arley had one child together, Julie. Gerry and Eugene H. Ries RAPID CITY, S.D.

Eugene H. Ries, 91, of Rapid City, died of natural causes Friday, July 6, at Rapid City Regional Hospice of the Hills. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday with Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and funeral services at 10 a.m.

in Rapid City at Kirk Ries Funeral Home. Burial to follow with military honors at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Eugene (Gene) was born March 3, 1921, in Lewiston, to Henry and Marie Ries. He grew up in Lewiston and went into the Army Air Corp in July 1942. He served in WWII.

Gene met his wife, Mary Ferguson, while on leave, and they married on June 29, 1946. Arley would have celebrated 45 years together this year. While living in Great Falls, she had worked at a bank, the ASC office, a steak house and the lumber yard. Residing in Cut Bank since that time, she enjoyed being a ranch wife. Gerry enjoyed cross stitch, gardening, crafts, golfing and bowling.

She was involved in St. Margaret Catholic Church, Cowbells, WIFE, Women of the Moose and the Eagles Lodge. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Arley Jolliffe of Cut Bank; children, Cathy (Paul) Schulte of Wolf Creek, Ron (Kathy) Lehnerz of Maricopa, Robert (Lani) Jolliffe of Soldotna, Gail (Doug) Mitchell of Spokane, Wash. and Julie Fortune of Essex; brother Dan (Jean) Lind. eth of Choteau; sister Candy Tom) Stenson of Wolf Creek; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George Lindseth, Marie and Snappy Stenson; sister and brother-in-law, Valerie and Earl Larson; and son, Timothy Jolliffe. Condolences may be posted online at www.whittedfuneralchapel.com www.gftribune.com/obituaries. Ries Gene and Mary moved to Montana in 1946 where they raised their family. He worked as a grain buyer for more than 40 years. In 1963, they settled in Fort Benton, where they lived until 2010, at which time they relocated to Rapid City.

Gene is survived by his wife, Mary Ries of Rapid City; sister Delores Hogan; six children, Kathy (Bob) DeCuir, Ginny (Frank) Ross, Betty (Mark) Lindsay, Ed Ries, Ruth (Bruce) Jensen and Rebecca (Mark) Foreman; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, we request donations be sent to The Rapid City Hospice House "In Memory of Gene." Send to: Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 6000, Rapid City, SD 57709. Gene's friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.kirkfuneralhome.com. Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries.

SERVICES TODAY HALVORSON A memori- LISTON Funeral liturgy al service for Dorothy Helene for Robert D. Liston, 82, of (Hedlund) Halvorson, 81, Great Falls will be at 10:00 a homemaker of Great Falls, a.m. on Saturday, July 7, will be held at Faith 2012 at Holy Spirit Catholic Lutheran Church, Saturday Church with Father Dick (TODAY), July 7, 2012 at Schlosser presiding. Burial of 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, ashes with military honors donations may be made to will follow at Mount Olivet Farm in the Dell, 535 Mclver Cemetery.

Memorials are Rd, Great Falls, MT 59403, suggested to Peace Hospice, Faith Lutheran Church, 3125 1101 26th St. Great Falls, 5th Avenue South, Great MT 59405 or Holy Spirit Falls, 59405, or a charity of Catholic Church, 201 44th St. the donor's choice. Great Falls, MT. 59405.

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