Keith L. Shafer
Keith L. Shafer, 50, Glen Ullin, died at his home Sunday, April 23, 2000.
His funeral will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glen Ullin. Rev. Jean E. Rosewall will officiate. Special music will be provided by Alvin and Delores Kreis.
Casketbearers will be Allen Shafer, Soren Friestad, Dale Johnson, David Etter, Douglas Etter and Gary Opp.
Interment will be in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, rural Mandan.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at Spangelo’s in Glen Ullin and one hour prior to services at the church.
Keith was born at Bismarck November 5, 1949, a son of Russell Shafer and Okley Witham Shafer.
He was raised on the family farm and attended school until the eighth grade in Tell Township near Kintyre, ND.
From early childhood on Keith had a love for animals and the outdoors.
He graduated from Napoleon High School. He worked on a farm near Wimbledon until he entered the US Marine Corp on October 2, 1969. While in the service he served in Vietnam.
He was discharged September 29, 1972 and began working construction. He married Sharon Opp May 25, 1974 at Glen Ullin.
In 1982 he was employed by North American Coal as a heavy equipment operator until December of 1996 when he was diagnosed with cancer.
Keith had a special bond with his horse and enjoyed the many hours spent outdoors with him.
He was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glen Ullin.
He leaves his wife, Sharon; one son, Brian of Glen Ullin and one daughter Kayla, Glen Ullin.
He also leaves two brothers – Francis (Betty) Shafer, Rapid City, SD and Eugene (Chong) Shafer, Faxon, OK and one sister, Joanne (Gordon) Etter, Wimbledon, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one aunt and several uncles.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lydia Oster
Lydia Oster, 92, Bismarck, died Monday, June 25, 2000 at Bismarck.
Her funeral service will be held Friday, June 30, 2000 at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Hebron. Pastor Larry Ouhl and Pastor Clyde Leimberer will officiate.
Organist will be Audrey Ouhl and special music will be by Janet Bauman and Beth Huber.
Grandsons will be casketbearers.
Interment will be in the United Methodist Cemetery, Hebron.
Lydia was born at Kulm, ND September 12, 1907, a daughter of Henry Bickel and Wilhelmina Fehr Bickel.
She was raised and educated at Tuttle, ND. She married John Oster February 8, 1929 at Tuttle.
Following their marriage they moved to Hebron.
Lydia enjoyed gardening, crocheting, making quilts and afghans. She was a loving mother who looked forward to the visits of her children and grandchildren, always making sure she had buns, kuchen and cookies ready for them.
She moved to Bismarck in April, 1988, where she has since lived.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hebron and the WSWS.
She was preceded in death by her husband John, three sons, one daughter, two grandchildren, a sister and a brother.
She leaves two sons – Edwin (Loretta), Miles City, MT; Harold (Eunice) Goldendale, WA; three daughters – Eleanor (Art) Kitzan, Bismarck, ND; Shirley Oster, Bismarck, ND; Alice Senne, Valley City, ND; two daughters-in-law, Clarice Oster, Fargo, ND and Rosemary Oster, Cedar Rapids, IA.
She also leaves 22 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild and three brothers – Ed Bickel, Tuttle, ND; Adam Bickel, Utah and Henry Hein, Wing, ND.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Marie Roth
Marie Roth, 98, Glen Ullin, ND died Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at Glen Ullin.
Her funeral was held Saturday, June 24, 2000 at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hebron at 10 a.m.
Rev. Jean Rosewall officiated. Organist was Erma Klein and special music was provided by the Congregational Choir.
Pallbearers were Troy Pleins, Justin Adolf, Tyler Adolf, Duane Roth, Wayne Roth and Brian Feist.
Interment was in the First Congregational Cemetery, Hebron.
Marie was born in South Russia February 11, 1902, a daughter of Peter Kessler and Rosina Krenzler Kessler.
She came to the United States in 1903 with her family. They homesteaded 109 miles north of Glen Ullin. In 1923 they moved into Hebron.
Marie met Emil Roth and they were married July 2, 1925. Following their marriage they lived in Hebron. Marie was known for her tatting and baking abilities.
Emil died in 1966. Marie entered the Marian Manor Healthcare Center in Glen Ullin in January of 1993.
Marie accepted Christ as her personal Savior as a young girl and stayed true to him to the end.
She was a member of the Guiding Light Society at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hebron.
She is survived by two sons and three daughters-in-law – Clarence and Mildred Roth, Bismarck; Vernon and Freida Roth, Bismarck and Nan Roth, Newport News, VA.
She also leaves eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Merlin, three brothers and two sisters.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Emma Reiswig
Emma Reiswig, 86, of Lodi, CA died December 16 at a local convalescent hospital after a short illness. She was born Emma Kitzan on April 2, 1914 in Hebron, ND where she was raised.
Mrs. Reiswig married George Rudolph Mees on December 1, 1935 in Hebron, ND. He died December 2, 1963. She later married Roy Robert Reiswig on March 8, 1966. He died October 6, 1989.
She was employed by Stokley van Camp Cannery as a sorter for 30 years. She was a former member of Ebenezer Congregational Church.
She has been a resident of the Lodi area since 1946. She is survived by her granddaughter, Michelle Schulte of Copperopolis.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, George R. Mees; second husband, Roy Robert Reiswig; and daughter, Sharon Marie Schulte on October 17, 1983.
A graveside service was held Friday, December 22, 2000 at 10 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park with Rev. Herbert Schaal of Zion Reformed Church officiated.
Lodi Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Wetzel
Brenda Wetzel, 36, Wilton, ND died Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at Bismarck, ND.
Her funeral was held Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Congregational Church, Glen Ullin, ND. Rev. Art Wetzel officiated.
Organist was Mae Buchli and special music was provided by Clarence Wetzel and Irene Schnaidt.
Casketbearers were Jim Beierlein, Jerry Beierlein, Glen Beierlein, Doug Schantz, Robert Solem and Scott Solem.
Interment was in the Glen Ullin Cemetery, Glen Ullin.
Brenda was born at Mandan October 12, 1964, a daughter of Marvin Wetzel and Ardella Dschaak.
She was raised and educated at Glen Ullin where she graduated from the Glen Ullin High School in 1983.
For most of her life Brenda struggled with medical problems and had been disabled. She moved to Hazen in the fall of 1999.
She recently moved to Wilton, ND where she had been living.
She leaves her parents Marvin and Ardella Wetzel, Glen Ullin; one brother Marvin Jr. of Glen Ullin, ND and two sisters Cindy Sturre, Big Sky, MT and Pam Wetzel, Hazen, ND and two nephews and one niece.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Sayler
Margaret Rose Miller Sayler, 65, died November 6, 2000 at West Jordan, Utah.
She was born November 6, 1935 in Dickinson, ND to Clements and Mary Rose Brillitz Miller. She married Roy A. Sayler August 26, 1957 in Dickinson. She enjoyed crocheting and flower arranging.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Roy, West Valley City; children Jacqueline Sayler, West Valley City; Robin (Kenneth) McCartney, South Jordan; Clyde Sayler, Salt Lake City and Annette Sayler, West Valley City; four grandchildren, Sterling, Brandon, Ashton and Trissta; brothers Frank (Judy) Miller, North Dakota; Mike (Donna) Miller, North Dakota; Joe (Marie) Miller, North Dakota; Ronald (Chris) Miller, Alaska; Bob (Paula) Miller, Oklahoma and Bill Miller. Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandy.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 10 at 11 a.m. at Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 West 4100 South.
Internment was at Valley View Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the Huntsman Cancer Institute for breast cancer.
Attending the funeral service for Margie Sayler in Salt Lake City, Utah were Clinton and Eleanor Opp, Glen Ullin, ND; Erma Mayer, Hebron, ND; Violet and Carl Fischer, Colorado Springs, CO; Lorraine Reidlinger, Sacramento, CA; Mary Sayler, Federal Way, WA.
Others attending the funeral were Margie’s brothers Frank Miller, Mike Miller, Joe Miller, all from North Dakota; Bob Miller, Oklahoma, Bill Miller, Colorado, Ron Miller, Alaska.

Charles O. Sease
Memorial services for Charles O. Sease were held Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Beulah, ND at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Ron Enget officiating.
Charles was born September 6, 1942 at McClusky, ND, the son of Ralph and Lois Sease. He graduated from McClusky High School in 1960.
Charles married Violet Reed June 30, 1961 at Anchorage, Alaska.
Charles was a very talented and courageous man. He used these talents in many different occupants - an Alaskan State Trooper, owning his own contracting company, lineman for Bell Telephone, a steeple jack and as a computer clerk of IBM.
He had a degree in restaurant and hotel management and managed the Big Sky Resort in Montana.
He was most recently employed by Bob's Trucking in Glen Ullin. He enjoyed woodworking, leather crafts, kayaking, camping, fishing and riding his motorcycle.
The most important part of his life was his love for Jesus Christ, who he served with all his heart since childhood. He ministered to others through his kindness, generosity and compassion.
He was a member of New Life Assembly of God in Beulah, ND.
Charles went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 25, 2001.
He is survived by his wife, Violet, Hebron; his parents Ralph and Lois Sease, McClusky; one son, Charles Tracy (Lisa) and their children Samuel Reed and Charles Aaron, all of Rusk, TX; one daughter Ione and her son Taylor Michael and her friend Phil Stafford, all of West Fargo, ND;
Two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bruce and Elaine, McClusky, ND and Dale and Marjean, Hebron, ND; one sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Maurice Olstad, Monticello, MN as well as numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends that deeply loved and appreciated Charles.

Harry Wiege
Harry Wiege, 67, Hebron, died at his home Sunday, April 1, 2001.
His service was held Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Hebron. Rev. David Ling and Rev. Herbert Schauer officiated.
Organist was Darlene Siewert with special music by Lisa Raber.
Honorary bearers were Harry’s many friends.
Interment was in the First Baptist Cemetery, Hebron.
Harry was born September 27, 1933 in rural Richardton, ND, a son of Henry Wiege and Rebecca Scheuffele Wiege.
He was raised and educated in rural Richardton. In August of 1952 he began his employment with the Hebron Brick Company where he drove truck until August of 1995 when he retired.
He married Dorene Doll April 26, 1956 at St. Joe, rural Glen Ullin.
Harry enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing pinochle.
He was a member of the Eagles and a past member of the Hebron Fire Department and the Hebron Jaycees.
He leaves his wife, Dorene; two daughters – Deanna (Jesse) Voltz, Richardton, ND and Dawn (Brian) Frederick, Gwinner, ND and one son, Darson (Teri) Wiege, Minneapolis, MN.
He also leaves six grandchildren and two sisters – Florence Kitzan, Hebron, ND; Edna Wiege, Salem, OR and one brother, Michael (Arlene) Wiege, Salem, OR plus numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Esther and Eleanor and one brother, Edwin.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Helen Crowley
Helen Crowley, 76, Glen Ullin, died March 21, 2001 in Glen Ullin. A memorial service with military rites by American Legion Post No. 100 of Hebron was held Saturday, March 24 at St. John United Church of Christ, Hebron with the Rev. Thomas A. Zuhlke officiating.
Helen was born March 29, 1924 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Jesse King DuBois and Mattie Edna Carr. She was raised and educated in Ohio. Helen entered the U.S.Marines July 24, 1944 and served in Oahu and Washington, DC. She was discharged April 11, 1946.
Following her discharge she attended and in 1949 graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. Helen moved to Miami in 1950 and taught junior high physical education in the public school system. She married Jim Crowley December 23, 1954 in Miami. In 1958 they relocated to a ranch north of Hebron. Helen worked for the Census Bureau during the 1970 census.
Helen and Jim enjoyed spending the winters in the south, many of them in their winter home in Sierra Vista, AZ. Helen entered Marian Manor Healthcare Center in Glen Ullin in August 1999 where she has since resided.
Helen enjoyed baking, canning, reading, playing the piano and photography. She also enjoyed playing cards, games and backgammon with family and friends. Helen also spent many hours doing handiwork, embroidering and quilting. She crocheted many teddy bears which she gave away.
Helen was a member of St. John United Church of Christ and Happy Homemakers Club of Hebron.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lorrie and Jeff Narloch, Grafton and Bonnie and Reed Danuser, Fargo; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Miles, Valley City and Dan and Lesa, Bismarck; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Dorothy Davidson and Edna Lenz.

Jake Schaaf
Jacob "Jake" Schaaf, 24, died Friday, August 10, 2001 at Bismarck, ND.
His funeral was held Monday, August 13 at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Glen Ullin, ND. Father Sebastian Schmidt OSB officiated.
Special music was provided by the Glory and Praise Singers.
Casketbearers were Jake’s brothers – David F. Schaaf, John Schaaf, Samuel Schaaf, Thomas Schaaf, Paul Schaaf and Matthew Schaaf.
Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Glen Ullin, ND.
Jake was born at Bismarck, ND July 29, 1977, a son of David Schaaf and Alvira Jahner Schaaf.
He was raised on the family farm and attended the Glen Ullin school where he graduated in 1996. He was currently working for Land O’ Lakes in Bismarck. He loved to play basketball with his brothers and play cards, especially pinochle.
One of Jake’s joys in life was the time he spent with his Harley Davidson. He died at St. Alexius Medical Center early Friday morning following a farm accident Thursday evening.
He was a member of the Glen Ullin Motorcycle Club.
He leaves his parents David and Alvira Schaaf, Glen Ullin; three sisters – Mona and Lyndon Mertz, Mandan, ND; Rachel Schaaf, Bismarck, ND; Sophie Schaaf, Glen Ullin and six brothers – David F. and Dana, Glen Ullin, ND; John and Missy, Bismarck, ND; Samuel and Tania, Bismarck, ND; Thomas, Paul and Matthew, all of Glen Ullin; his grandfather Frank Jahner, Regent, ND; his grandmother Clara Schaaf, Glen Ullin and his girl friend, Missy Engen, Bismarck, ND.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Mike Schaaf and his grandmother Eva Jahner.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Joe Koch
Joseph "Joe" Koch, 78, formerly of Richardton, ND, died Friday, August 10, 2001 at Rosewood on Broadway Care Center, Fargo, ND. His funeral was held Tuesday, August 14 at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson. Fr. Brian Wangler, OSB officiated.
Interment followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Dickinson.
Joseph Koch was born November 3, 1922 in South Heart, ND, the son of John and Katherine (Staudinger) Koch. He moved to Richardton in the fall of 1937. He was employed by several farmers until 1940 when he went to work for the railroad until 1945. Joe moved to Fargo and worked several odd jobs for many years.
Joe became a resident of Rosewood in January of 1990. While there he planted the garden and kept up the yard. He produced many different vegetables, which the residents really enjoyed. He was well known for making the popcorn to satisfy all the residents.
Joe is survived by four sisters, Tillie Hauck, Richardton, Mary Schmidt, Mott, Florence Forster, Delavan, WI and Agnes (John) Kemp, Delavan, WI; one brother Theodore "Ted" Koch, Albany, WI; one brother-in-law, Matt Zent, Bismarck; one sister-in-law, Rita Koch, WI; one aunt and uncle, Andrew and Christine Koch, Belfield; many nieces, nephews, friends and the staff and good nurses at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, two brothers, Valentine and Leo, one sister, Pauline Zent, brothers-in-law Leo Hauck, Jack Schmidt and Norbert Forster and one nephew, Bill Marx.
Ladbury Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Kevin Hohbein
Kevin John Hohbein, 43, New Hope, MN died peacefully in his sleep July 31, 2001.
He is survived by his daughter, Hannah Grace; special friend, LeAnn Smith; parents Alvin and Bernice Schnaidt Hohbein; brothers, Randall (Kathy) and Sheldon (Nancy); nieces, Janae, Sarah and Stephanie; other relatives and many friends.
He was the former owner of Short Stop Superette, Richfield.
A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2001 at Calvary Lutheran Church of Golden Valley, 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN followed by a private interment.
Any memorials will be used to establish a trust for his daughter, Hannah Grace.

Reinhardt Heinle
Reinhardt Heinle, 86, Richardton, ND died Sunday, December 9, 2001.
His funeral was held Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Hebron. Rev. David Ling officiated. Organist was Darlene Siewert.
Casketbearers were Kevin Heinle, Kent Heinle, Kem Heinle, Shawn Heinle, Shane Heinle and Chris Senger.
Interment was in the First Baptist Cemetery, Hebron.
Reinhardt was born in rural Hebron August 5, 1915, a son of Adam Heinle and Katherine Diede Heinle.
He was raised and educated in rural Hebron.
He married Hilda Kitzan April 9, 1939 at the Baptist Church, rural Hebron. Following their marriage they farmed until 1961 when they moved into Hebron.
Reinhardt operated the Skelly Station until 1965. He worked for Auto Implement and for various farmers until he retired. He remained in Hebron for his retirement years.
Reinhardt entered the Richardton Health Center in February of 2000 where he had since lived.
Throughout his life music was important to Reinhardt, he loved to sing and play the piano.
He was a member of the Heinle Quartet and the First Baptist Church.
His wife Hilda, died October 12, 1999.
He leaves three sons and daughters-in-law, Wellde and Mary Jean, Mandan, ND; Wes and Renae, Dickinson, ND and Russ and Bonnie, Hebron, ND.
He also leaves eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Other survivors include a brother, Raymond Heinle, Hebron and a sister-in-law, Edna R. Heinle, Richardton, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and three brothers.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Bertha Heinle
Bertha Heinle, 82, Mott, ND died Thursday, December 5, 2001 at the Good Samaritan Home in Mott.
Her funeral was held Saturday, December 8, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hebron. Sherill Ungerecht and Pastor Larry Ouhl officiated.
Organist and soloist was Audrey Ouhl and special music was provided by the German Singers of the Congregational Choir.
Casketbearers were nephews Norman Delzer, Harold Gomke, Tim Heinle, Lynole Heinle, Richard Friesz and Doug Kitzan.
Interment was in the Congregational Cemetery, Hebron.
Bertha was born at Elgin, ND December 3, 1919, a daughter of Karl Delzer and Lydia Trautman Delzer.
She was raised and educated in rural Elgin. She was a hired girl for many of their neighbors during her teen years. She married Arnold Heinle December 9, 1941 in Hebron.
Following their marriage she worked side by side with Arnold on the farm south of Hebron. She enjoyed crocheting, crafting, quilting and gardening.
She moved to Bismarck in early September and in late September moved to Mott.
She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hebron.
Her husband Arnold, died October 12, 1982.
She leaves two sons and daughters-in-law – Larry and Audrey, Bismarck and Armin and Jan, McClusky, ND and two daughters and sons-in-law, Eveline and Leland Schulz, New Leipzig, ND and Luella and Arnold Gomke, Big Arm, MT.
She also leaves 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Other survivors include two brothers Theodore Delzer, Billings, MT and Emanuel Delzer, Bismarck and four sisters - Kathryn Gomke, Elgin, ND; Adeline Gomke, Bismarck, ND; Ella Heinle, Hebron and Hillia Kitzan, Bismarck, ND.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Alvina, brother Ernest and grandson Bruce Gomke.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

John Redman
John Redman, 93, died November 20, 2001 at Hebron, ND.
His funeral was held Saturday, November 24, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hebron, ND. Pastor Sherill Ungerecht officiated.
Organist was Marianne Kinnischtzke and special music was provided by the Congregational Choir.
Casketbearers were nephews Jacob Schmalenberger, Floyd Unruh, Clarence Elder, Adrian Fehr, Gary Elder and Darrel Huber.
John was born at Bluegrass, ND November 7, 1908, a son of George C. Redman and Margaret Mindt Redman.
He was born on the Redman farm in the Bluegrass area. After the untimely death of his mother the family moved to Hebron where he was raised and educated.
He graduated from school in 1928. He spent one year at Dickinson State where he earned his teaching certificate. He taught school for seven years and worked for farmers and at the Hebron Brick Company during the summer months.
John married Martha Huber at the First Congregational Church in Hebron on January 2, 1935. A son Gerald was born to them in 1937 and was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and died in 1956.
John worked with the Hebron Creamery for many years and in 1948 he opened a shoe shop and cream station which he operated until he retired.
In 1950 John was appointed treasurer for the city of Hebron, a position he held for 31 years.
Following retirement John and Martha continued to reside in Hebron.
John was an election officer for many years and treasurer of the First Congregational UCC for nine years.
He is survived by his wife Martha, one brother Albert of Goodrich, ND, two half brothers, Theophil, Glen Ullin, ND and Reuben, Missoula, MT and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Gerald, his parents, stepmother, three brothers, one sister and a half brother.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pauline Schaff
Pauline Schaff, 75, Glen Ullin, ND died at Glen Ullin Friday, December 7, 2001.
Her funeral was held Monday, December 10, 2001 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glen Ullin at 10 a.m. Father Sebastian Schmidt OSB officiated.
Special music was provided by the Glory and Praise Singers.
Casketbearers were Ed Bachler, Mike Fitterer, Walter Sokolofsky, Ed Barth, Tony Glasser and Joe Thomas.
Pauline was born December 4, 1926 to Matt Erhardt and Johanna Olheiser in the St. Joe area of rural Glen Ullin. She was raised and educated in the St. Joe area and helped on the family farm until shortly before her marriage.
She married Matt Schaff November 6, 1945 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glen Ullin.
Following their marriage they farmed the Schaff family homestead. Pauline loved to be outside, enjoyed raising flowers and arranging flowers for special events.
She also enjoyed crocheting and baking.
Pauline and Matt moved into Glen Ullin in 1982 and Pauline worked at the Marian Manor Healthcare Center for 18 years, retiring in 2000.
She had been fighting cancer for three years.
She was a member of the St. Joe’s Christian Mothers.
She leaves her husband Matt, one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Marc Ingelbinck, Westport, CT and one son Scott, Glen Ullin and a granddaughter, Shawna.
She also leaves one brother John Erhardt, Bismarck and three sisters – Tillie Hoerner and Anna Schantz, Glen Ullin and Angeline Jablonsky, Dickinson, ND.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Christ and Tony and one sister, Josephine Frank.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Walter Schroeder
Walter Schroeder, 82, Hebron, ND, died at his home near Hebron Sunday, February 3, 2002.
His funeral will be held Friday, February 8 at the St. John United Church of Christ, Hebron, at 10:30 a.m. MT.
Revs. Theresa Heupel and Herbert Schauer will officiate.
Organist will be Claudia Meberg. Special music will be provided by Dr. Dean Anderson.
Casketbearers will be Clyde Staiger, Kevin Staiger, Paul Anderson, Rick Fehr, Chad Knudtson and Dan Schroeder.
Interment will be in the St. John Cemetery in Hebron.
Walter was born at Hebron January 6, 1920, a son of William Schroeder and Lena Mische Schroeder.
He was raised in rural Hebron and educated at the Hebron school.
He married Ella Staiger January 18, 1948 at the St. John Church in Hebron. He was a lifelong farmer in rural Hebron and retired from farming in 1999. His hobbies included reading and working with wood.
He was a director of the Rural Fire Protection District, a member of the Hebron Historical Society where he served as treasurer and served on the St. John Church Council.
He leaves his wife, Ella Staiger Schroeder and one daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Dean Anderson, Chandler, AZ and two sons Larry and Allen, both of Fargo ND.
He also leaves four grandchildren – Ashley and Abbey Schroeder, Fargo, ND and Paul and Tom Anderson, Chandler, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Milton.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

John Pluth
John F. Pluth, 75, Dickinson, ND died Saturday, June 1, 2002 at his home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002 at the United Methodist Church, Dickinson, with Rev. Scott McKirdy officiating. Interment will take place at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Military honors will follow the funeral service, provided by the Veterans Drill Team.
John was born August 12, 1926 at Max, ND, the son of Frank and Anna (Nelson) Pluth. He was raised and educated in Hebron, graduating from Hebron High School in 1944. While in high school he competed in football, basketball and track and was the ND High School League Champion in the mile run.
John served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1945 to 1947 with basic training in Biloxi, MS. and overseas service in Guam from 1946 to 1947. He returned to North Dakota and began a 36 ½ year career with Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., working in various capacities from 1947 to 1983.
John married Alma Heinle on January 19, 1951, in Bismarck, ND. He belonged to the United Methodist Church, Elks, VFW, Telephone Pioneers, Boy Scouts as a youth along with 25 years as a Troop Leader and District Leader and also the Cancer Support Group. John enjoyed outdoor life – camping, fishing, hunting and gardening. He also enjoyed doing some woodworking.
John is survived by his wife Alma; their five children, Renee (Carter) Summers, Maddock, ND, Beverly (Al) Settje, Sacramento, CA, Debra (Peter) Mirabito, Syracuse, NY, Karen (Jim) Sinness, Casselton, ND and Jeffrey (Michelle) Pluth, Grass Valley, CA; seven grandchildren, Rebecca (fiancée-Matt Yahna) Summers, Melanie (Edward) Jones, Andrew Mirabito, Mark Mirabito, Kristin Sinness, Stephanie Sinness, and Jennifer Settje; two great-grandchildren, Kendra and Erika Jones; one sister, Carlene (Toby) Armstrong, Elliston, MT and one brother, Charles (Mardella) Pluth, Madison, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harold Pluth.
Memorials are preferred to the United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or to the American Cancer Society.
Ladbury Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Gertrude Mische
Gertrude Mische, 78, Glen Ullin, formerly of Hebron, died Tuesday, May 28 at the Marian Manor HealthCare Center in Glen Ullin.
Her funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 31 at the St. John United Church of Christ Hebron. Pastor Theresa Heupel officiated.
Burial was in the St. John cemetery, Hebron.
Gertrude Valentine (Hintz) Mische was born February 14, 1924 to the Rev. Reinhold and Ida (Neuman) Hintz in Stoughton, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was the second oldest of six children.
As a child, she was educated in various communities in Manitoba as the family moved periodically due to her father's occupation as pastor.
When it came time for Gert to attend high school, she moved to Hebron to live with her grandmother, Mathilda Neuman and her aunt, Alina (Neuman) Stevenson.
Following high school she was educated at Wartburg College, Waverly, IA and upon completion, was assigned a teaching position in a country school for a number of years.
She married Henry Mische June 20, 1946 at Goodrich, ND. Following their marriage they farmed five and a half miles south of Hebron on the Mische family farm and raised five children. In 1988 Gert and Henry built a home in Hebron and moved into town.
Throughout her life she was very involved in raising her children and contributing her many talents to community organizations including the St. John's Guild and St. John's Choir. She offered tireless leadership to the Hebron Family 4-H Club where she inspired many young people to learn skills and develop interests that would improve their lives from that point on.
She was a member of the Happy Homemakers and the Hebron Historical and Art society. In addition to tending to what her children remember as the "largest garden anywhere", she grew beautiful flower gardens that many people would travel to the farm to see.
She was a self-learner and then taught others.
She taught art at the Hebron Public School as well as private lessons in her home. She became interested in the art of ceramics and opened her own shop in the basement of her farm home after learning many of the techniques involved with this skillful art.
She taught lessons and provided a new craft for the community to enjoy. She decided to advance her skills and fulfill another dream of becoming a doll artisan and joined the North Dakota Doll Artisans, which allowed her to attend many seminars where she perfected her painting skills for doll making.
She learned every facet of this art form - from molding doll body limbs to attaching wigs and finally painting the beautiful faces on each reproduction doll. She took great joy in creating something she so fondly admired as a child and giggled gleefully with all the other women who remembered these beautiful doll faces as children and provided "something new" to children who had never seen dollars like this before.
Her goal was to create a doll for each of her grandchildren and to have them look as much like the child as possible with correct hair coloring and eye color.
Gert Mische was a woman who never "frittered", as she used to say, away an hour of her life and made each hour count for something. She succeeded in instilling the love of art, music, dance, writing and reading in her children, hoping that they would "glom on" to at least one facet as a means of self expression.
Most importantly, she emphasized the necessity of reading the Bible and coming to know the Lord through his word. She made sure her family started with the mindset needed to get through the day and held devotional sessions at nearly every breakfast with her family. She had a lovely sense of humor that stayed with her even throughout her battle with Alzheimer's disease.
She continued to enjoy singing and listening to music to the very end of her life. It brought her joy ... as she brought joy to so many people in the sharing and teaching of her talents.
Imagine her now, busy in God's great choir and tending to all the details necessary for a wonderful reunion with her loved ones. Until we meet again sweet wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and niece.
She is survived by her husband Henry Mische, her children Jerome Mische of Hebron, Claudia (DJ) Meberg, Bismarck; James (Joy) Mische, Tioga; Marilyn (Tony) Olsen, Jamestown and Howard (Laura) Mische, Minneapolis.
Other survivors include a sister Miriam (Dick) Teal, Golden Vale, WA and a brother, Luther (Mary) Hintz, Santa Maria, CA. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and two aunts, Alina Stevenson and Edna Harvey.
Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Idalia and two brothers, Ernest and Harold.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Oscar Diede
Oscar Benjamin Diede, a 47-year resident of Galt, CA died Friday, August 9, 2002 of natural causes. He was 85 years of age. He was born September 10, 1916 in Antelope, ND.
Family and friends gathered Wednesday, August 14 to say good-bye to a wonderful man affectionately referred to by many as "Mr. Galt."
Mr. Diede was involved in numerous civic organizations including the Galt Boys and Girls Club, Lutheran Brotherhood, Sons in Retirement (SIRS) and Civilians Assisting in Police Services (CAPS).
He was a charter member of the Galt Lions Club and was a long-time, active member of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.
In 1949, Mr. Diede founded Diede’s Plumbing and Electric Company which he successfully operated for 34 years until his retirement in 1981.
As a platoon sergeant, Mr. Diede served in the Army for five years and was a veteran of World War II. His unit landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day during the Normandy Invasion.
Mr. Diede was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, June; son Christian Diede, and brother Herman Diede.
He is survived by daughters, Kay (Sande) Scott of Fullerton; Sharron Lorenz and husband Monte of Galt; sons Kenneth Diede and wife Lorraine of Galt; and Dennis Diede and wife Noreen of Elk Grove. He is also survived by daughter-in-law Rosemarie Diede of Ava, Missouri; sister Velva Walden of Stockton and brothers Ishmael Diede of Bismarck, ND and Lloyd Diede of Stockton, CA; nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
His funeral service was held at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 604 E. Street in Galt on Wednesday, August 14 at 1 p.m. Pastor Mary Sanders officiated.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested remembrances be made to the Galt Boys and Girls Club, 905 Caroline Ave., Galt, CA 95632.
Galt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Caroline Sebastian
Caroline Sebastian, 95, Glen Ullin, formerly of Hebron, died Monday, September 2, 2002 at the Marian Manor Healthcare Center in Glen Ullin.
Her funeral service will be held Thursday, September 5 at 10 a.m. MT at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glen Ullin with Fr. Sebastian Schmidt and Francis dos Remedios officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Ann Cemetery, Hebron.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 4 after 4 p.m. at the St. Ann Catholic Church in Hebron with Vigil Services and rosary held at 7 p.m. MT.
Caroline was born the daughter of John and Ella "Ma" (Wehri) Gietzen on April 23, 1907 on the homestead northeast of Hebron.
She was raised in the Haymarsh area and educated at St. Mary’s School in Richardton and country school north of Glen Ullin.
She helped on the farm until her marriage to John Sebastian November 24, 1927 at Sacred Heart in Glen Ullin. Following their marriage they were longtime farmers in the Haymarsh area.
Caroline’s great love was her children and later the grand and great grandchildren.
She was a charter member of the Haymarsh and Haymarsh Valley Homemakers. She was also a member of the St. Clement and St. Ann Christian Mothers.
She kept busy with knitting, crocheting and crafts and for a period of time taught those skills through the county extension office.
She and her family loved music and singing and would often use their talents for dances and other social occasions.
Caroline enjoyed bingo, flowers, visiting and getting together with others for cards.
After retirement in 1979, they moved to Hebron. John died in 1985. Caroline continued to live in Hebron until the spring of 2001 when she entered the Marian Manor Healthcare Center in Glen Ullin.
She is survived by her children Eunice (Ernest) Schirado, Glen Ullin; Myron (Eunice) Sebastian, Towner, ND; JoAnne (Ervin) Messer, New Salem, ND; Joyce (Robert) Praus, Killdeer, ND; Joel (Linda) Sebastian, Billings, MT; Gerald (Debbie) Sebastian, Hebron, ND and two daughters-in-law, Marian Sebastian, Mesa, AZ and Anna Sebastian, Hebron.
She also leaves 38 grand and five step-grandchildren, 73 great grand and five great-great grandchildren.
She is also survived by two brothers – Walter Gietzen, Glen Ullin, ND and Eddie Gietzen, Van Nuys, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Arnold, Gilbert, Marcell, Amos, Cyrill and Peter and sisters Eleanor, Berna, Delores, Anna and Bena and two sons Duane and Reuben and four great grandchildren and one step grandchild.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ann Graney
Longtime Butte, MT resident, Ann P. Graney passed away Friday, August 30, 2002. For the past four years she had lived at the Churchill Retirement Home.
Ann was born December 29, 1915 in Hebron, ND to John and Margaret (Frank) Boehler and on June 28, 1941 she and Charles F. Graney were married in Missoula.
He died in 1978. Ann was a member of the Silver Bow General Auxiliary and later the St. James Auxiliary.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Karen and Don Carkeek of Hong Kong and Kathleen and Gerald Baker of Churchill, MT.
Surviving grandchildren include Jennifer and Brian Ochs of Connecticut, Julie Carkeek and William Anderson of Virginia, Scott and Kim Baker and their family of Illinois, Kari and Jon Leep and their family of Texas and Marshall and Liza Baker and their family of New Jersey.
Surviving sisters and brothers include Esther Sailer of Hebron, ND, Milton and Mildred Boehler of Ashland, Ohio, Irma and Ed Pribyl of Dickinson, ND, Isabella Jones of San Diego, CA, Donna and Peter Hildre of Duluth, MN, Victor Boehler of Mountain Home, ID, her sister-in-law Viola Boehler of Butte and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister and brothers-in-law Matilda and Chester Johnson, Elsie and Albert Metzger, Frieda Boehler, Alma and Adam Dassinger, brothers and sister-in-law Jake and Tillie Boehler and Walt Boehler and her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Kathryn and Eugene Pankey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Paul Clark Home/McDonald’s Family Place.

Mildred M. Baker
A funeral mass for Mildred M. Baker was held Monday, December 2, 2002 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Mountain Home, AZ.
Mrs. Baker, 76, died November 27 at her residence.
Mildred was born September 12, 1926 in Richardton, ND to Valentine V. and Pauline Koch Messer. She married Victor Baker August 29, 1962 in Tulsa, OK.
She was a bookkeeper for the government. They moved to Mountain Home in August, 1989. She was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Council of Catholic Women, volunteered as a minister to the needy at the Clothing Room and was active with the Single’s Club both at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church.
She also volunteered at the Bargain Box.
She is survived by two sons Jeffrey W. Baker, LaGrange, IL and Mark A. Baker, Fishers, IN and one daughter, Donna Hodel, Buckley, WA.
She also leaves six grandchildren - Eric, Laura, Lindsay, Kristen, Brinley and Bridget and two brothers – LeRoy Messer of Williston, ND and Ervin Messer, New Salem, ND and two sisters, Esther Kuehn, Washburn, ND and Irene Fulbright, Portland, OR.
Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Diane C. Baker, grandson Gregory Z. Baker and sister Vivian Irvin.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, the Clothing Room or to the Bargain Box.
Funeral arrangements are by the Roller Funeral Home, Mountain Home, AZ, 870-425-2161.

Brother Gordon Barnard
Brother Gordon Barnard, OSB, 70, of Richardton died Saturday, November 16, 2002 in the Richardton Health Care Center from complications due to his rheumatoid arthritic condition. He had been strengthened with the Sacraments of the Dying.
Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, November 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Assumption Abbey Church in Richardton with burial in the Abbey Cemetery.
Gordon Barnard was born the son of Roland and Clara (Smith) Barnard October 7, 1932 in Mandan, ND and received his elementary education there. He attended Saint John’s High School in Collegeville, MN for one year but transferred to the Assumption Abbey High School in Richardton where he graduated in 1950. He was athletically gifted in many sports. While a student in the abbey school he was captain of the football, basketball and track teams.
Gordon entered Assumption Abbey in 1951 and professed vows as a Benedictine monk on July 11, 1952. Brother Gordon worked in the abbey all his years, mainly in the abbey’s print shop – an area in which he became a master printer and teacher of the art of printing to many others.
He was a careful and meticulous craftsman and no printing job came out of the Abbey press short of perfection.
Brother Gordon was also the abbey’s keeper of the bees; he learned this trade from his family in Mandan before joining the abbey. For nearly 50 years he saw to it that the tables of the monastic dining room were laden with good, sweet honey.
However, Brother Gordon’s most enduring and endearing "work" and witness as a monk was not as a printer or bee keeper but as one who gave a lived, Christ-like example of how to bear with much pain and suffering.
At an early age he was stricken with arthritis and in 1953 he was diagnosed with degenerative rheumatoid arthritis. The disease proved to be very degenerative and so it gradually spread to virtually every joint of his body.
Consequently he lived with the debilitating effects and pain of the disease very nearly 50 years.
Nonetheless, most of that time he continued to work full time in the print shop while dutifully fulfilling all the monastic obligations of prayer and other activities.
In addition, in recent years, he developed a ministry of reaching out to others with similar problems of incurable painful illness, counseling them and suggesting remedies to help ease the pain.
He is survived by his monastic brothers in the abbey and by his brothers Raphael, Mandan; Leo, Jacksonville, TX and sister Dolores Vyzralek, Bismarck.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Clement.
Spangelo Funeral Home, Hebron, was in charge of arrangements.

Loretta M. Schreiber
Funeral services for Loretta M. Schreiber, 88, Richardton, ND were held Friday, November 8, 2002 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, rural Richardton. Father Brian Wangler, OSB officiated at the service. Interment followed at St. Stephen’s Cemetery, rural Richardton.
Loretta died Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center in Dickinson.
Loretta, the daughter of Jacob and Maria (Kilzer) Schreiber, was born August 11, 1914 on the family farmstead 18 miles south of Richardton, ND. She attended rural district schools and Sister’s School at St. Mary’s in Richardton, ND.
She devoted her life to her home and the family farm where she worked with her brothers George, Steve and Victor.
She attended a sewing school and enjoyed making her own clothing through the years.
She and her brothers purchased a motor home and enjoyed many years of traveling to their favorite fishing spots.
She retired in 1976 and in 1980 moved into Richardton where she had since lived. Loretta was an avid gardener and took pride in her flower gardens.
She enjoyed reading and especially liked Zane Gray novels.
One of her favorite pastimes was crocheting and many visitors to her home were delighted to receive one of her special doilies.
She was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, rural Richardton and St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Richardton, ND.
Loretta is survived by nieces, cousins and her special caregivers.
She was preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers – Adam, Stephen, Victor, George and three infant brothers.
Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Gertrude Redmann
Gertrude "Gertie" Redmann, 78, of Glen Ullin, formerly of Beulah, died Thursday, November 7, 2002 at the Marian Manor Healthcare Center in Glen Ullin. Her funeral service was held Saturday, November 9 at 10 a.m. at the Evangelical Congregational Church in Glen Ullin with the Rev. Jeff Doll officiating.
Burial was in the Glen Ullin Cemetery, Glen Ullin.
Gertrude was born in rural Glen Ullin September 21, 1924, the daughter of John and Eva (Stauss) Wetzel, Sr. She was raised and educated in rural Glen Ullin and later in the Bluegrass area.
She helped on the farm and at home with the smaller children and domestic duties. She married Henry Redmann November 11, 1943 at Glen Ullin, ND.
Following their marriage they farmed his parent’s place until they retired in 1980.
In 1984 they moved to Beulah where Gertie worked at the Beulah Nursing Center for a couple of years.
She enjoyed painting, crocheting, quilting, baking and playing pinochle. She was a member of the Beulah Congregational Church and the Friendly Circle.
She is survived by her husband, Henry, of Glen Ullin; one daughter LaVerna (Frank) Rysavy, Sharon, ND and one son Clinton, rural Beulah.
She also leaves two grandchildren Michelle Edgar, Warren, MN and Rick Rysavy, Fargo and one great grandchildren, Jacob Edgar. Other survivors are two sisters Wilda Owens, Bismarck, ND and Vandora Gappert, New Salem; one brother John Wetzel, Glen Ullin, ND.
She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers - Gust, Adolph, Edwin, Joe and Emil.

Frieda Kitzan
Frieda Kitzan, 90, Glen Ullin, formerly of Hebron died Thursday, November 7, 2002 at the Marian Manor Healthcare Center in Glen Ullin.
Her funeral service was held Monday, November 11, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hebron with the Rev. Gabor Tamas officiating.
Frieda was born February 19, 1912, the daughter of Adam and Karolina (Sayler) Zimmerman at Eagles Nest, ND. She was raised and educated in the rural area.
In 1931, at a revival meeting, she accepted the Lord as her Savior.
She worked on the farm with her parents until she married Emil Kitzan, September 9, 1935 at Hebron.
Following their marriage they farmed in rural Hebron until 1957 when they moved into town where she worked for the Hebron Sport Center for 13 years.
Frieda liked to bake and cook German foods. She was in the church choir for many years as well as a member of the Guiding Light Society and the Brick City Senior Citizens.
Her husband, Emil, passed away in June, 1992. Frieda moved to the Marian Manor Nursing Home in Glen Ullin in November 1996 where she has since lived.
Frieda died Thursday, November 7, 2002 at the Marian Manor.
She is survived by her daughters Viola (Robert) Robillard, Bismarck, ND; Marlene (Ervin) Gomke, Mandan and Kathy (Ron) Gappert, Bismarck, ND and one son Harold (Joyce) Glen Ullin, ND.
She also leaves nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters Anna and Caroline and two brothers Ed and Rudy.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Adam Emter
Adam Emter, 88, Glen Ullin, died Friday, November 18, 2002 at the Marian Manor Healthcare Center. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2002 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glen Ullin with the Rev. Sebastian Schmidt, OSB as Celebrant.
Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Glen Ullin.
Adam was born at St. Joe March 4, 1914, the son of Valentine and Mary (Schaaf) Emter. He was raised and educated in the St. Joe area.
Adam married Stella Kobilansky, November 5, 1935 at Glen Ullin.
Following their marriage they farmed for many years until 1960 when they retired from farming and moved into Glen Ullin.
Adam then worked construction and built homes with Joe Hellman.
He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping and gardening.
He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and the St. Joe Men’s Society.
Adam died Friday morning, November 18 at the Marian Manor Healthcare Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a son Anton and a daughter, Diane Muggli. He was also preceded in death by four brothers – Matt, Ed, Frank and Val and three sisters – Rose, Eva and Anna.
He is survived by two sons Adalbert "Al" (Lucille) of Beulah, ND and John, Bismarck, ND; one daughter-in-law, Marian Emter, Bismarck and one son-in-law, Leander Muggli, Colorado Springs, CO; fourteen grandchildren – Kerry (Pam) Emter, Gary (Karla) Emter, Shari (Jamie) Pfaff, Terri (Jesse) Schutte, Dale Emter, Troy Emter, Della (Dan) Antisdel, Dean (Penny) Emter, Tamara Emter, Brenda (Curt) Ellingson, Jean (Jay) Hauser, Darrin Muggli, Jody Muggli, Gina (Tim) Biolchini and 18 great grandchildren, a sister Lena Pearson, Glen Ullin and two brothers, Ray of California and Tony, Washington.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Nina Hassebrock
Nina Hassebrock, 92, Richardton, formerly of Hebron, ND, died Thursday, November 7, 2002 at the Richardton Health Center.
Her memorial service will be held Saturday, November 16, 2002 at the St. John Church in Hebron at 10:30 a.m.
Burial of ashes will be in Beach, ND at a later date.
Nina was born August 16, 1910 at Vermont, Illinois, the daughter of Walker W. and Ura Mae (Peak) Wyckoff. She was raised and educated in rural Beach and rural Sentinel Butte where she graduated from high school.
She attended and graduated from Dickinson State University and taught in rural schools near Hebron, at Tappen and Center.
She retired in 1967.
Following retirement she resided in Hebron. She was a 50 year member of the Happy Homemakers, was a member of the St. John Church and the Women’s Guild.
Nina liked to have coffee and visit, she liked to garden and share whatever she had with people.
She died Thursday, November 7, 2002 at Richardton at the age of 92.
She is survived by her daughter Marian (Herbert) Chrudimsky, Wibaux, MT; one son, Delroy Kramer, Missoula, MT and one daughter-in-law, Birdie Brettin.
She leaves 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four husbands, two brothers Paul and Robert, two sisters Lena and Nedra, one son Marvin and one great grandson.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Adamson
Dorothy Adamson, 58, Mountain Home, Idaho, died Sunday, November 3, 2002 at a Boise Care Facility of complications from diabetes. Dorothy had struggled a long and courageous battle with diabetes.
Dorothy was born April 12, 1944 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Phillip and Mary Lapp. She graduated from high school in North Dakota in 1962.
Following graduation she moved to California where she met and married William Adamson. They had two sons Greg and Leon (Charlie).
They later divorced and Dorothy moved to North Dakota, Wyoming and then back to Idaho in 1984 where she worked for the Mountain Home School District for 15 years.
Dorothy fought long and hard with her diabetes and encountered many difficult situations. She had kidney failure in 1992 and needed a kidney transplant. Her sister Rozella was giving enough to donate her kidney to her sister.
Following her surgery, Dorothy’s health improved and she was able to get out of the house and continue living a healthy life.
Dorothy had another setback in 1997 when a foot was amputated due to the diabetes. Dorothy retired from the Mountain Home School District in 1999 to spend more time at home and with her grandchildren Rebecca and Jared.
Dorothy loved being around Jared. He made her smile and gave her the will to live until she was too tired to fight. Dorothy was a very giving and caring person. Anyone who met her could not help but enjoy being around her warm and loving personality.
Although Dorothy’s diabetes limited her to what she could do, she did not complain about her situation. She will be missed by all those who knew her. Dorothy is now free of pain and suffering. Even though she is no longer on this earth, we know that she is looking down on us and saying "I am okay now".
Dorothy is survived by her son Leon (Charlie) Adamson and daughter-in-law Melanie Hale Adamson of Mountain Home, her grandchildren Rebecca Hale and Jared Adamson and Ed Rabitoy, brother-in-law of Mountain Home, Rozella Benson of St. Cloud, MN, brother-in-law Albert Lennick of Clements, MN, sister-in-law Hazel McCay, sister-in-law Jo-Anne Lapp of Baldwin, MI; Lydia and brother-in-law Sam Houston of Mountain Home, Bill and sister-in-law Betty Lapp of Bismarck, ND; Betty and brother-in-law LaVern Schilling of Glen Ullin, ND; Shirley and brother-in-law Paul Enzie of Bismarck, ND; Phillip and sister-in-law Sandy of Florida and many many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents Phillip and Mary Lapp, her son Greg, her brothers Herb, Adam, Edwin, Raymond, Arnie and Elmer, her sisters Rachel, Lee and Martha.
Memorials may be made in Dorothy’s name to a charity of your choice.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 7, 2002 at Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain Home, Idaho.
Pastor Bob Jewell officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Ed Rabitoy, Rex Snideman, Chuck Farnsworth, LaVern Schilling, Sam Houston, David Hoskins and Scott Montrose.
Arrangements were by Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel, Mountain Home, Idaho.