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TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009 PAGE 2, SECTION GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE WWW.GREATFALLSTRIBUNE.COM OBITUARIES Eva Wokal Dr. Michael J. Richter GLENDALE, Wis. Former Great Falls resident Michael J. Anne Rogers Olson Anne Rogers Olson, 95, of Cornville, died of pneumo Bernice Anna Pyette HAVRE Bernice Anna Pyette, 87, of Havre, a homemak- Eva Wokal, 92, of Glasgow, a co-owner of Wokal Flying Ser Eugene V.

'Bear' Bernard! Eugene V. "Bear" Bemardi, 72, of Great Falls, a retired Great Falls police-ITt man and an Air I I Force veteran, A died of cancer SrMhl Saturday at his nia April 27 at a Cottonwood, medical facility. At her request, no services are planned. West-cott Funeral Home in Cot Richter, M.D., 47, a family practice physician, died April 18 after being struck by a motorist while walking his dog. Services vice and housewife who enjoyed spending time with her family, flower gardening, dancing and knitting, died of natural causes Satur er who enjoyed ceramics, gardening and cooking Thanksgiving dinner, died of natural causes Saturday at her home.

Vigil is 7 home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of 1M Richter Bernard! Olson Wokal Pyette day at a Glasgow hospital. Vigil is 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bell Chapel in Glasgow. Her funeral is 2 p.m.

Thursday at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Glasgow, with burial in Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. Survivors include daughters Anita Frost of Glasgow, Donna Farnsworth of Poplar and Kris Magstadt of Bismarck; five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Victor in 2006. Kathryn Florence Wilson Kathryn Florence (Korslund) Wilson, 88, died of cancer Monday at a local extended-care p.m.

today at Holland Bonine Funeral Home. Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Jude Catholic Church, with burial in Highland Cemetery in Havre. A fellowship luncheon will follow at the church.

Survivors include her children, Jerry Pyette and Pat Pyette of Chinook; Lynnette Friede of Chinook, Mike Pyette of Cut Bank, Margaret Mellett of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; a sister, Beverly of Tennessee; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jerome Pyette in 2001; and a son, Leroy Pyette in 1983. Gladys C. Bloom HELENA Gladys C. Bloom, 79, of Helena, died of cancer Friday at a Helena hospital.

Her grave Cruisin' the Drag winners announced Best of Show winners Best ol Show Car- Dick Ebert from Cut Bank for his 1961 Porrtiac two-door hard top, U.S. Bank Best of Show Thick -Bill Miller from Lewistown (or his 1954 GMC Pickup, Wells Fargo Bank Best ot Show Motorcycle Jerry Hiatt from Great Falls for his 1983 Honda CB100, Mountain West Bank Trophy Winners Best 40s and Older Classic-Mike and Karen Holladay from Spokane Valley, for their 1931 Ford Model Pro Craft Car Star Best 50s Classic Jim Weinhandl from Cascade for his 1955 Chevrolet Belair, Classic 50 Casino Best 60s Classic Karen and Fred Strunk from Great Falls for their 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle, Great Falls Teachers Federal Credit Union Best 70s Classic KurtVarty from Great Falls for his 1978 Jeep CJ5, Cascade County Tavern Association Best Teen Owned Michael Krebs from Great Falls for his 1973 Plymouth Duster, Big 0 Tire Best Survivor Kirk Neels from Great Falls for his 1948 Chev Stylemaster, City Bar Judges Choice Jerry Morton from Great Falls for his 1950 Chevy 3100 black pickup, Ulmers Automotive Best Interior Richard Case from Great Falls for his 1961 Buick Invecta, Kaufmans Best Contemporary Classic Brian Earp from Great Falls for his 1928 Essex Super 6 RAT, O'Haire Motor Inn Best Paint Stan Mayernick from Great Falls for his 1955 Chevrolet, Collision Center Great Falls winners claim $70,000 prize HELENA (AP) Great Falls residents Donna Dutcher and Kathy Boschee have claimed a $70,000 Montana Cash jackpot prize from Montana Lottery headquarters. The two friends bought their winning ticket from Peres Food Basket on Second Avenue North in Great Falls for the May 2 drawing. The Montana Lottery also announced Monday that Dorothy Vidrich of Butte has claimed a $25,000 prize from a Scratch ticket called Black Beard's Bounty. Vidrich bought her winning ticket from Lisac's Tri-Stop in Butte.

Her memorial service is 10:30 a.m. June 5 at First Presbyterian Church. Crox-ford Funeral Home Cre- side service is 11 a.m. Friday in Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Fort Harrison, with a luncheon to follow at the Elks Lodge in Hele Croxford 1 Funeral Home and Crematory. His memorial service is 11 a.m.

Friday at Christ United Methodist Church, followed by inurnment at the church. Survivors include his wife, Car-olee M. Bernardi of Great Falls; a daughter, Denise (Frank Still-well) Bernardi of Vancouver, sons Brian V. (Lorrie) Bernardi, Lee Bernardi and Chris (Kalista) Bernardi, all of Spokane; a sister, Clorinda Bernardi of Elizabeth, a brother, Robert (Barbara) Bernardi of Jefferson Boro, 12 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Gene was born June 6, 1936, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

He was raised and educated in Clairton, graduating from Clairton High School in 1954. He attended the University of South Carolina on a football scholarship from 1954-1955, and the University of Great Falls from 1973-1976. He married Carolee Mathes on Nov. 12, 1968. He served in the U.S.

Air Force from 1955 through 1959. He was employed at Boeing Aircraft in Sedalia, from 1960-1964. He was a patrolman and later a detective with the Great Falls Police Department from 1964-1984, and city police commissioner from 1984-1988. He then was employed at Benefis Healthcare from 1988-1992. He was a member of the Great Falls Police Protective Association and a police commissioner.

He loved his family, and visiting relatives in Milan and Naples, Italy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports and antiquing. He had a great love of the outdoors and loved spending time at his cabin in Sun River Canyon near Augusta. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill Bernardi; a brother, Donald Bernardi; and his parents; Venanzi Bernardi and Mary (Mennillo) Bernardi. Memorials in his name are suggested to the Great Falls High Athletic Program, co Richard Klemencic, 2123 8th Ave.

Great Falls, MT 59401. Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneral-home.com andor Bloom tonwood is handling arrangements. Survivors are sister Elaine Hagestad of Poison, daughter Arlene Doney Penhalle-gon of Cornville; son Roger and Helene Doney of Whitefish, and Peoria, four grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by stepson Gary and Wynona Olson of Glendale; a granddaughter and two greatgrandchildren and stepdaughter Joyce Howieson of Havre; and two granddaughters. She was born Feb.

24, 1914, in a house by the old library in Chinook, to homesteaders Benton and Ara Pratt Rogers. There were no schools nearby, so she and sisters were tutored by a neighbor until winter closed them in. They were driven by horse and buggy or "stone boat" to the new Hope School. Anne took the reins when she got a little older, but moved to Chinook for the school year when she was in the eighth grade. At 18 she worked for the Enfort family in Bears Paw Mountains with four small children and earned $12 a month.

She was courted by Clifford Doney to school house dances where he played the fiddle. His family had a cattle ranch about eight miles south, where she later cared for his ill mother. Anne's folks sold the farm in 1933 and moved to Roseburg, Ore. She and Clifford married in 1934. Daughter Arlene was born in 1935 and son Roger in 1936.

Clifford worked the family farm and was a mechanic and welder when they moved to Chinook. They divorced in 1945. She and O.A. Olson married and bought Spa, a family bar and gathering place in Zurich until they sold in 1971 and moved to their small farm. Ole died in 1976.

In 1982, Arlene and husband Wade moved Anne to be near them in Cornville, where she continued to excel in gardening, canning and mowing the yard until she was 90. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend to all who knew her. When her eyes started to fail, Anne moved in with Arlene. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and a sister. Anne had a great sense of humor and will be fondly remembered by many and greatly missed by all who knew her.

Condolences may be posted online at www.westcottfuneral-home.com andor took place April 21 at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Whitefish Bay, Wis. Mike entered into the fullness of Eternal Life following a devastating accident on April 18, 2009. While walking his beloved family dog on a beautiful Saturday morning, Mike was struck by a vehicle that lost control due to a man suffering from a heart condition. He was the best friend and beloved husband of Julie (nee Lenz) and cherished father of Katherine, 14, Jane, 13, and Beth Christensen of Enumclaw, his stepmother, Helen Richter of Big Sandy; a sister, Jan (Stan) Holmquist of Bozeman; three brothers, Ric (Jane) Richter of Tucson, Rhett (Pearl) Richter of Glendive, and Doug (Sarah) Richter of St.

Paul, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Vaughn; his father, Vern Richter; and a brother, Clark. Mike was born in Havre. He attended Sunnyside Elementary School in Havre before moving to Big Sandy with his family. He graduated from Big Sandy High School and then attended Dawson Community College in Glendive, where he played basketball for the Buccaneers.

After receiving his degree from Dawson, he continued his collegiate education at the College of Great Falls. He also continued his passion for basketball while in Great Falls and played two years for the Argos. He then went on to fulfill his lifelong dream and received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, finishing his residency at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee. He cherished his staff and the 13 years he spent as a family physician at the Glendale Clinic.

For the past two years, he was a family practice physician at Aurora Health Care. Mike was a dedicated doctor who loved his work and had a deep compassion for his patients, who will remember his warm, kind, and gentle presence. His charm, combined with his keen medical sense, made him a favorite doctor. Mike was passionate about his family and his friends. He will be forever remembered for his bear hugs, his ability to appreciate a good meal, and for placing the needs of others above his own.

He had a hearty laugh, and his 6'5' stature made him larger than life. Basketball was another love he coached both of his daughters at St. Monica Catholic Grade School in Whitefish Bay and was assistant varsity coach at Rufus King High School in Milwaukee. When not doting on his wife and daughters, Mike loved a good game of golf, great music, or pick-up basketball with his cherished friends. At home, he was always in the company of the adored family dog, Gymmie, who accompanied him in death.

The family asks that memorials be made to the Michael J. Richter Memorial Trust, co Marshall and Ilsley Bank, 177 East Silver Spring White-fish Bay, WI 53217. The trust established will be used for his girls' education, as well as distributed to Mike's favorite charities. Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.comobituaries. Wilson matory is in charge of local arrangements.

Kathryn is the devoted wife of Douglas Norman Wilson beloved mother of Richard Helz-er (Kathryn) of Bozeman, Suzanne Barbour (David) of Grosse Pointe, and Mary Glennan (Michael) of Colorado Springs, Colo. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, her sister Mary Ann Roucis of Denver, brother John Korslund of Beatrice, stepchildren Douglas Wilson (Shirley) and Marilyn Schmidt (Steve); four stepgrandchildren and seven stepgreat-grandchildren. She was born in Eagle Grove, Iowa, on March 4, 1921, and died April 27, 2009, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald H. Helzer, who was supervisor of music for the Great Falls Public Schools 1966-1973; and a sister, Janet Kulenguski.

Kathryn was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and belonged to PEO (Chapter 2) and Daughters of the Nile. She loved music, gardening and family gatherings at their cabin on Big Sky Lake. She was a woman of deep faith; even in her darkest moments, she remained optimistic. She gave us love, strength, conviction. As a wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she will be missed and forever loved.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church or Peace Hospice. Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneral-home.com andor www.gftri-bune.comobituaries. Jeffrey Dean Winterrowd Sr. Jeffrey Dean Winterrowd 52, of Great Falls, a construction worker, died of complications RECORDS gj Statistics na. Local arrangements have been entrusted to Hagler-Ander-son Funeral Home.

Gladys Cadwell "Hap" Ferguson was born Oct. 4, 1929, in Great Falls to parents Donald C. and Gladys L. (Webber) Ferguson. She joined an older brother, Donald W.

Ferguson. Gladys grew up in Great Falls, graduating from Great Falls High School in 1947. She went on to attend the University of Montana where she was a Grizzly cheerleader, and a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority. Because of her father's illness, she was forced to move home and help with the family business "Montana Auto Supplies." Gladys married Howard E. Bloom on April 22, 1951, in Great Falls.

Two children were born to the Blooms, Kristine and David. Through her husband's job advancements with Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph later known as Mountain Bell, the Blooms lived in Great Falls, Havre, Cut Bank, Shelby and, for the past 31 years, in Helena. Gladys held various jobs but was most remembered for her positions as an audio-visual tech and a golf coach at Shelby High School. She retired from the Office of Public Instruction in 1983. Gladys was an avid downhill skier in her younger years and used her skiing talent to help win third place at the Miss Montana Pageant in 1948.

She found her love for the game of golf while living on the Hi Line. She was instrumental in helping several people master the game of golf. She scored a "hole in one" in 1961 at the Havre Country Club. When she could no longer golf, she began walking and once tallied her miles across the United States. She was a longtime member of the Broadwater Athletic Club.

She enjoyed all sports and was her children and grandchildren's number one fan for all of their events. One of her favorite pastimes was baseball, and she followed MLB every season, especially her team, the Atlanta Braves. She loved to read mysteries and was a weekly visitor of the Lewis and Clark Public Library. Gladys received awards for her commitment as a longtime volunteer with the Montana State Library and the Telephone Pioneers. She was a patriot who loved her country, state and home.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother. Survivors include her husband, Howard Bloom; daughter Kristine Inabnit and her husband Ken of Helena; a son David Bloom and wife JoAnn of Kim-berly, three grandchildren, Kyle Inabnit of Choteau, Kevin Inabnit and wife Lisa of Ana-cortes, and Charmonix Bloom of Helena; and three great-grandchildren. Gladys Bloom was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who always wore a smile. She will live in our hearts forever. Memorials are suggested to St.

Peters Hospital Cancer Center, Hospice of St. Peters, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601 or the donor of your choice. Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.mm obituaries. 1 from diabetes Saturday at a local hospital A wake is 11 a.m. today at the Black Eagle Community Center.

Cremation has taken place III, married April 8, 2004, in Cascade County, with her name restored to Pankratz. DUFFY Conrad W. and Jacinda A. Duffy, marned June 16, 2005, in Butte. EHRET Iselin S.

and Travis T. Ehret, married Feb. 7, 2003, in Madison County, with her name restored to Jensen. FAIRHURST Greggory C. and Nicole L.

Fairhurst, married Feb. 7, 2003, in Shreveport, wrth her name restored to Fuller. GRIMMER Tawnya L. and Donald A. Grimmer, married May 23, 2004, in Las Vegas, with her name restored to Poland.

HOVER Jamie and Michael Hover, married May 18, 2003, in Cascade County. INGALLS Sara J. and Robert E. Ingalls, married May 21, 1994, in Bellevue, Neb. IVERSON Ronald E.

and Karon H. Iverson, marned Dec. 1 4, 1 990, In Great Falls, with her name restored to Hepp. KASZULA Katrina and Derrick Kaszula, married Aug. 22, 2001, In Great Falls, wJh her name restored to Powell.

MARTZ Lisa M. and Joshua Mart, married July 22, 1998, in Livingston, with her name restored to Rufl. MITCHELL Amy and Milton Mitchell, married July 3, 1996, in Washoe County, Nev. PIERSON Kimbertee and Douglas D. Pierson.

married March 2. 1991, in Havre. RUSTAD Connie Swan-Rustad and Gary G. Rustad. mamed June 10, 2006, Cascade County, with her name restored to Swan.

SMITH Milton W. and Lara R. Smith, married Feb 16. 2005, in South Lake Tahoe, Cat! SNEDEKER Robin R. and Carl Snedeker, married July 30, 2005, in Yellowstone County, wrth her name restored to George.

THOMPSON Jennifer A. and William C. Thompson, married Oct. 19, 1991, in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. UTLEY Jessica L.

and Michael LWey. married July 21 2001 in Gallatin, with her name restored to Weber. WEIBEL Rachel D. and Erik A. WeM, mamed July 22, 2005, in Cascade County, with her name restored to Baird.

WETZ Drew A and Casey Welz, married Oct 19. 2007. in Cascade County, with her name restored to Reeves. WORKMAN Rebecca J. and Dermrs 0.

Workman, married July 25, 1977, in Cascade County. Winterrowd BIRTHS VILLACIS Daughter born Monday to Melina and Erick Villacis of Great Falls. MARRIAGE LICENSES CROWELLSWAN Shawn Kelly CroweS and Kenneth Charles Swan, married March 21 In Great Falls DEVORSEPATTERSON Christine Marie Devorse and Anthony Michael Patterson, married March 24 in Great Falls. FOWLERSPRAGUE Anna Jo Fowler and Joshua Alan Sprague, married March 17 in Great Falls. GLOVERWALKER Jessica Nicole Glover and Oren Coriander Walker, married March 27 in Great Falls.

GRAVV0RHIES Laura Lynn Gray and Timothy Michael Vorhies, married March 27 in Great Falls. HEATHERLYLING Haley Elizabeth Heatherty and Eric DeWayne Ling, married March 27 in Great Falls. HERESKREBS Sarah Johanna Louise Heres and Gabnel Jon Krebs, marned March 16 in Great Falls. HORSTCARTER Jessica Arm Horst and Jason Michael Carter, married March 20 in Great Falls. JACKS0HL0RENZ Christina Larea Jackson and Stephen Gregory Lorenz, married March 18 in Great Falls.

LEAVENS VAN-Y Valerie Mane Leavens and Kelly Lee Van-Y, married March 21 in Great Falls. SHERWINWIDHALM Jessica Lynn Sherwin and Craig Michael Widhalm, married March 31 in Great Falls. SKINNERKILOERBRAND Amanda Mae Skinner and James Henry Hilderbrand, married March 20 in Great Fads. STRAUSBAUCHLEON Leslie Melaine Strausbauch and Ottawa Maunce Leon, married March 25 in Great Fans. WADDEUVBEATTIE Autumn Joy Wadded and Seth Ryan Beattje, mamed March 25 in Great FaHs WHIPPLEHARPER Suzanne Kaye Whipple and Jonathan Clarence Harper, marned March 16 in Great Fate WIPFKLEINSASSER Martha John Wipl and Samuel Sam Kleinsasser, marned March 15 InValier.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS CHAMBERS Brandy G. and Terrance C. Chambers, married Oct 14, 2003, in Great Fals, with her name restored to Martin. COOK Sara and George R. Cook married July 23, 2004.

in Cascade County. CROSS Whitney A. and William C. Cross Mildred E. Hagerty BROWNING Mildred E.

Hagerty, 96, a former rancher, died Tuesday at a Kalispell care center. The cause of death is pending. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home in Kalispell is handling arrangements. Mildred and her husband Roy began ranching on the south fork of the Milk River and lived there for many years.

They retired from ranch life in 1979 and moved to Columbia Falls, where they resided for 18 years. Because of ill health, they moved back to northcentral Montana. Mildred resided at the Browning Care Center until April, when she moved to Heritage Place in Kalispell. Survivors include sisters Gertrude Fitzpatrick of Cut Bank and Clara (Reed) Lindley of Lincoln, nieces Geri (Jim) Baker of Whitefish and Margaret (Carl) Detweiler of Lincoln, several great-nieces and -nephews and a brother in-law, Calvin Woodward of Phoenix, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy; her parents, Charles and Katy Thomas; sisters Gladys Thomas and Margaret Woodward; brothers Howard and Woodrow Thomas; and a brother-in-law, Herbert Fitzpatrick.

Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.coinobituaries. Jean Mae Hagen Paulson WOLF POINT Jean Mae Hagen Paulson, 93, of Wolf Point, a retired teacher who enjoyed flower gardening, painting and knitting, died of natural causes March 15 at a Wolf Point hospital. Cremation has taken place and her memo under the direction of Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Winterrowd of Great Falls; sons, Jeffrey Winterrowd and Ronnie LaMere of Great Falls; father, Rod Winterrowd of Belt; brother, Roger Winterrowd of Great Falls; sisters, Robin (Vem) Larson of Martinsdale and Pati (Tracy) Donovan of Billings; and sisters-in-law, Karen Winterrowd of Black Eagle and Vonnie Winterrowd of Arizona; and brothers-in-law Johnnie, Dennis, Richard, Lawrence and Orville; sisters-in-law, Sue and Carol; and stepdaughter, Kim Champagne. Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Aucille Squires Blarney, and brother, Mike Winterrowd.

Jeff was born Sept. 24, 1956, in Great Falls. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his dog and cat. Jeff loved his family and was a loving husband. He was kind-hearted and generous.

Condolences may be posted online at www.mem.com andor www.gftribune.com. obituaries. To place an obituary 0 406-791-1460 or 800-438-6600, tax 406-791-1431, ore-man thbobfeSqreatlallstribune com Lottery Paulson To check current winning numbers in Montana Lottery games, call 406-444-1278. For past numbers, call 406-444-5825, or go online to www.montinalottery.com. Funeral Services TUESDAY rial service and burial will take place in Poplar City Cemetery.

Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements. Survivors include a sister, Margaret Graff of Chester; daughters JoAnn Hagen of Kenai. Alaska, and Janice Holen of Wolf Point; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Olaf Rudolf Jonathan Hagen; and her second huslwnd, Norman Paulson. WINTERROWD A wake will be held at 11:00 A TUESDAY (TODAY) at Black Hagle Community Center for SIGN ONLINE GUESTBOOKS Visit www.greatfallstribune to read tributes and share your thoughts about the deceased.

leltery Dean Winterrowd, 52, of Great Falls. Cremation has taken place. Condolences may be posted online at www mem mm Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home i Urn Street SW, (ireat Fails, MT i Li Blurb ttest uf Inlerctatr 15 on Central Ave. fst.