Wayne R. Koch, 79, of Beatrice, died Thursday night, December 2, 2021 at The Monarch in Lincoln. He was born on July 13, 1942 at Odell and graduated from Odell High School in 1960. Wayne served in the Nebraska National Guard from 1962 until 1967. He married Patricia A. Keck on June 23, 1963 in Wymore. Wayne worked for a local construction company for several years. In 1981, they moved to Montana and he worked for Northern Boarder Pipeline and then finished his career with Trans-Canada Pipeline...
Betty Jean Vegge
Dec 8, 2021
Betty Jean Vegge, 80, of Glasgow, Montana passed away peacefully at her home November 29, 2021. She was born February 4, 1941 in Rolla, North Dakota to Raymond and Agnes "Mae" (Olson) Fassett. She received her early education in the Rolla school system until the family moved to Glasgow. She graduated from Glasgow High School and went on to attend Northern Montana College where she graduated with an Associates in Nursing. Betty married Melvin Vegge, June 30th 1961 in Glasgow, Montana. The couple...
Chauncey Axel Wyman
Dec 8, 2021
Chauncey Axel Wyman, 96, formerly of Opheim, MT, passed away on November 3, 2021 at Wickshire Creeks Crossings in Raeford. NC. Chauncey was born May 10, 1925 in Scobey, MT to Oliver Axel and Clara Cynthia Clevidence Wyman. On February 26, 1952, Chauncey married Lillian Delores Sletten at the United Methodist Church in Scobey, MT. Chauncey served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954. He was a radio technician stationed in Okinawa during the Korean War. He finished his tour of duty state side a...
Memorial Service Monday for Couple Killed by Train
Courier Staff|Dec 8, 2021
Memorial services for Dillon and Baika Cassel will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 13 at Bell Mortuary with Pastor Tom Fauth officiating. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuaryglasgow.com. The two recently arrived in Valley County from Thailand. They were killed shortly after noon Dec. 6 when their pickup truck was T-boned by a BNSF train about eight miles west of Glasgow. Dillon, 31, was born in Glasgow and moved to Thailand after graduating form Glasgow High School. While living in...
Craig James Crandell
Dec 1, 2021
Craig James Crandell, 69, of Scobey, MT formerly of Peerless and Opheim, passed away in his home on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Craig was born on April 21, 1952, in Scobey, the second-born child to Gordon and Grace (Davey) Crandell. He was raised on the farm north of Peerless and in Opheim, and attended school in Opheim, where he played football and basketball for the Vikings. He graduated in 1970 and went on to attend Eastern Montana College in Billings. Craig married Dorothy Renner in 1971...
J. Maxine Nicol
Dec 1, 2021
Funeral services for J. Maxine Nicol, age 94, of Prairie Ridge Village who passed away November 19, 2021, at Prairie Ridge was held November 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at Bell Mortuary, with Deacon Ed Malone officiating. Burial was held at Nashua Cemetery. Afterwards, a luncheon was served by The Badland Biddies and PDQ's at the Nashua Senior Center. Jessie "Maxine" (Turner) Nicol was born August 13, 1927, at Jordan, MT, to Arthur Wain Turner and Spicie Edting (Hix) Turner. Maxine resided at...
Wayne Lewis Dale
Dec 1, 2021
Wayne Lewis Dale was born Nov. 4th 1936 in Glasgow, Montana, to Byron Dale & Hazel (Doke) Dale. Wayne lived in the Glasgow & Fort Peck area all of his life. Wayne went to Kindergarten & 1st Grade in Glasgow, then while living with his grandparents Clifford & Lucile Doke at Fort Peck he attended 2nd through 8th grade. He played basketball in Fort Peck among other activities. Wayne then attended Glasgow high school, graduating in 1955. At 17 he joined the National Guard and remained active with...
Jesse James Bryce Dodge
Dec 1, 2021
Jesse James Bryce Dodge, 19, of Glasgow, Montana passed away November 20, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. Jesse was born September 26, 2002 in Overland Park, Kansas to Kristy Ayers-Saunders and Henry R. Dodge, Jr. As a single guy he loved fishing, helping people, working with animals and living life to its fullest. He is survived by his mother, Kristy Ayers-Saunders of St. Marie, Montana; father, Henry R. Dodge of North Carolina; brothers, Dawsen Dodge of North Dakota and JT Dodge...
Cody was born to George and Darcie (Hansen) Drabbs on August 4, 1988 at the Francess Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. He was brought home to his big sister, Jennifer, and quickly became her pride and joy and biggest annoyance. Cody had a love for the outdoors at an early age and always seemed to escape only to be found on his 3 wheeler, between a horse's legs or at the creek. His mischievous smile always saved him from getting into trouble. He loved spending time with his most favor...
Darlene "Dar" Jane McNeilly
Nov 24, 2021
Darlene "Dar" Jane McNeilly passed away in Mandan, ND on Nov. 12, 2021 at the age of 84. Dar was born on January 11, 1937 in Sioux City, IA to parents Arthelia and Henry Hoeppner. She was the fifth of nine children and grew up on the farm in Iowa. Her favorite memory growing up on the farm was preparing meals and eating homegrown foods. In high school she enjoyed playing "half court" basketball. At a young age, Dar had two children Tim and Terri. She married John William McNeilly in Fort Dodge,...
Kenneth "Ken" H. Berreth
Nov 17, 2021
Montana electric and telephone cooperatives lost one of their early progressive managers on Nov. 4 with the passing of Kenneth Berreth, at the age of 86, in Bismarck, N.D. Kenneth "Ken" H. Berreth was born in Linton on September 8, 1935, the son of Herman and Rhoda (Johnson) Berreth. At age nine, Ken moved with his family to their family farm south of Dawson. He attended schools in Dawson and graduated in 1953. From 1955 to 1957, he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Texas. In August...
Jerilyn Sue Schmidt Reddig
Nov 17, 2021
Jerilyn Sue Schmidt Reddig, 63, of Lustre, Montana went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the Billings Clinic of Billings, Montana. Jeri was born in Wolf Point, Montana on July 22, 1958 to Paul and Lila Schmidt. She joined four older sisters and they became known as the five J's. Jeri was active in her high school years, participating in choir, basketball, track and an award winning cheerleading squad and being the Salutatorian of her graduating class of 1976. After...
Michael "Mike" George Boston
Nov 10, 2021
Michael "Mike" George Boston went to be with Jesus on Nov. 1, 2021, at the age of 64 after a year-long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved family at his home in Butte, MT. Mike Boston was born in Butte on Dec. 27, 1956. He was the second of four sons born to George and Mary Lu Boston. Mike attended school at Butte Central Catholic School where he played basketball. He was a very gifted athlete and was granted a full-ride basketball scholarship to Montana Tech, which he declined....
Michael Doran Chamberlain
Nov 10, 2021
Each of us, will at one time in our lives, look upon a loved one who is in need and ask the same question, "We are willing to help, Lord, but what is needed?" It is true that we can seldom help those closest to us. Either we don't know what part of ourselves to give or, more often than not, the part we have to give is not wanted. And so, it is those we live with and should know the best that elude us. But we can still love them. We can love them completely without understanding. Michael Doran...
William "Bill" Leroy Dixon
Nov 10, 2021
William "Bill" Leroy Dixon, one day short of his 71st birthday, passed away in Anaconda, Montana on November 4, 2021. Bill was born Nov. 5, 1950, to Leroy & Irene (Murray) Dixon. Bill graduated from Great Falls High in 1969. He drew the bison mascot for that school. One night on the town he met the love of his life, Carol Sergent. After a night of dancing a few wrong steps and a broken toe Bill and Carol were married July 12, 1975. Together they had three children: Albert, Leroy and Melinda....
Heather Lyn Chamberlain Moore
Nov 10, 2021
Heather Lyn Chamberlain Moore was born on Nov. 22, 1972 in Wolf Point, Montana. She lived a very full life and touched many people. She took piano and voice lessons for years. Heather participated in FHA, Pep Club, Photo Club, Close-Up, Speech and Drama, Basketball, Softball and Soccer. Most importantly, she played piano and keyboard for Mr. Doug Trost in Swing Choir for all four years of high school. After High School, Heather attended Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington on an academic and...
Clifford "Johnny" Arthur Ramsbacher
Nov 10, 2021
Clifford "John/Johnny" Arthur Ramsbacher passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2021 at the age of 83 in Polson, Montana. Johnny was born to Frank and Honora Ramsbacher on Oct. 11, 1938, in Park Grove, Montana. He was the 9th of 11 children and is survived by one brother. Johnny graduated Glasgow High School in 1958 and married the love of his life, Darlene Brenden, in 1960. They were married for 59 years before Darlene's passing on February 3, 2020. They raised three boys in Fort Peck: Randy...
John Poling
Nov 3, 2021
John Poling passed away Oct. 24 at St. John's Hansen Cottage under the loving care of the staff there. John was born to Delmer and Irene Poling May 30,1942. He was raised in Glasgow with siblings Carol, Neil and Dan, attending schools and graduating from high school there. John married Anita Wokal in 1963 and daughter Laurie was born to this union. He had many jobs in his young life and came to his true calling, flying airplanes, when he went to work for his father-in-law at Wokal Flying...
Michael "Mike" James
Nov 3, 2021
Michael "Mike" James, age 65, of Glasgow, Montana passed away surrounded by his family on Oct. 20, 2021. Mike was born July 8, 1956, in Denver, Colorado to Thomas and Mildred (Wilson) James. He joined one brother at home, Bill. He graduated from Eureka High School in 1975. Mike joined the United States Army, and was honorably discharged in 1979. After the Army he worked as a crane operator for his family's business. He met the love of his life, Terri, in 1985. They welcomed their first child...
Nora Joann Beard
Oct 27, 2021
Nora Joann Beard went home to her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2021. She was hospitalized after a brain aneurysm and was surrounded by family when she rejoined her beloved husband. Joann was born to Ralph and Annalee in December 1940 in Chambersburg, PA. She married the love of her life, Barry Beard, in 1958. Together, they raised three children. Joann was instrumental in founding a church in Delaware with her husband before moving to Montana in June 1989. They ultimately settled in Glasgow wh...
Richard "Rick" A. Birkoski
Oct 27, 2021
Richard "Rick" A. Birkoski passed away surrounded by the love of his family and friends on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Rick was born to Phyllis and Edmund Birkoski and was one of four brothers. He went to school in Glasgow, Mont. and, upon graduating, continued his education at Wyoming Tech receiving his certificate for diesel mechanics. He returned back to Montana and while living in Hinsdale met his wife Linda Brookie and to them one son was born, they later divorced. Rick later met Kelly...
Donald Raymond Lebsack
Oct 27, 2021
Donald Raymond Lebsack, 86, of Kimball, died at home on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Donald was born on August 6, 1935, in Greeley, Colorado, to Raymond and Bertha (Urich) Lebsack. He went to school in Galeton, CO, and married Joyce Marie Jensen on March 31, 1954. Donald worked as a farmer until 1969. Then he worked at Grand Junction Sales and Service, and later at Zerbe Brothers in Glasgow, MT. Donald moved to Kimball after retiring in 1999. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, and was interested in antique tractors. Donald loved spending...
Jan Olson
Oct 27, 2021
Jan Olson passed away on October 14, 2021, in Glasgow, Montana. Jan was born on May 2, 1932, to Stanley and Thelma Zinmer in Superior, Wisconsin. She is survived by her children, Spark Meller, Gary (Judy) Meller, Gwen (Frank) Zdancewiez, Chris (Mike) Crater; stepchildren, Ed Olson, Karen (Ted) Newton, Debbie (Russ) Smith, Roger Olson, Randy (Nancy) Olson; 28 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Stanley Zinmer, sister, Nellie (Gene) Loughren. She is proceeded in death by her husband,...
Dolores Joyce Edwards
Oct 27, 2021
Dolores Joyce Edwards of Glasgow, Montana, 91, died of natural causes on Friday Oct.15, 2021, at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. Dolores was born in Malta, Montana on March 6, 1930, to Louis and Bessie (Mummy) Hershman. Dolores married Louis Roy Edwards in Salinas, Ca on March 14, 1948 while Roy was enlisted. The couple eventually made their home in Glasgow, Montana. Dolores was a homemaker and devoted herself to raising her four children; Gwendolyn, Debra, Gary and Michael. Dolores worked...
Dallas Vern Johnson
Oct 27, 2021
Dallas Vern Johnson, 78, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Dallas was born on February 10, 1943, in Sidney, MT to Gilman and Verna (lwen) Johnson. He attended elementary and high school in Glasgow, MT. In 1967 he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Montana State University Bozeman, and in 1988 received his Master of Education also from MSU. He worked as a lab technician for Veterinary Research in Bozeman, maintenance and jack-of-all-trades at Bridger Bowl Ski...
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