Fallon County Area Obituaries (FILE 15 of 25) These files were collected by Betty Kusler and transcribed by Larry Martin for the USGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mtfallon/_fll.html Copyright (c) 2002 By Larry Martin. None of the material has been proof read. USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************ Obegard Agnild 15 Mr 1984 Age 92 Oberlander Jacob 03 No 1974 Age 74 Oberlander Martha 04 No 1992 Age 90 Obermueller Hal Edward 21 Oc 1959 Age 10 Days O'Brien Catherine 13 Jy 1993 Age 89 O'Brien Emmett Michael 18 Jy 1951 Age 19 O'Brien Gertrude E. Ag 1979Age 95 Formerly of Baker O'Brien Gertrude E. AGE: 95 DEATH: 1979 FILE #: 382 PAGE #: 67 Surnames: Former resident Gertrude E. O'Brien of , Portland, Ore., a painter and a poet, had her work on historical harps shown on educational and national cable television. The widow of Edward P. O'Brien, she died at the age of 95 at her home in Portland. A resident of Portland since her husbands death, she was activein the Oregon Society of Artists and, art and poetry circles. Her husband, a banker, was the former organizer and a director of the Plevna First National Bank and the Baker National, Bank. Born in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, she was known as Kollie Kelley when she was sent east to school. She graduated from the Slater Memorial, School of Art in Norwich Conn. She won a scholarship to the Boston Museum School of Fine Arts at Tufts University and graduated from a four year course in design and fine arts. After a year as director of the art department at the College of St. Theresa Winona, Minn., she. was married. Her art work has been in exhibits at the Portland Art Museum; the- Meier & Franks Art Shows the Laurelhurst Art & Crafts Shows, and at the Oregon Artists Fair. She held one person shows at the Oregon Society of Artists Gallery, Bests Gallery, Lloyd Center, Showcase Gallery, Lincoln., City and at the Shanmn, Art Store. Since 1945 she was a member of the Verseweavers, a poetry, society that later merged with the Oregon State Poetry, Society, had been the vice president, secretary and historian.. Two of her anthologies, "Fabric of Song" and Fabric of I SongII" were ""Published by the Verseweavers. She also contibuted to a book "With Her Own Wings", a volume Of true stories of Oregon pioneer women, published by the Fine Arts Department of the Portland Federation. Her poems have appeared in The Oregonion, the Catholic Sentinel and other newspapers and magazines. Survivors include a son and three daughters, Edward P. O'Brien, Donna B. and Mary M. O'Brien, all of Portland; and Patricia Weissenborn of Falls Church, Va.; and eight grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the Kelley-O'Brien Scholarships for the Arts and Sciences in care of the U.S. National Bank, P.O. Box 11127, Portland. Graveside services were held Thursday at Bonnievale Cemetery with Rev. Patrick Berther officiating. Stevenson-Toews Funeral Home of Baker was in charge of local arrangements. O'Brien Glen 30 Ap 1966 Age 39 O'Brien M.H. (Mickey) 22 No 1952 Age 51 O'Brien Mary Mrs. 12 Jy 1931 Age 82 O'Brien R.O. Mrs. 15 Ag 1951 Age 57 O'Brien Robert Mrs. 13 Jy 1946 Age 62 Formerly of Baker O'Brien Robert P. 19 Mr 1958 Age 70 O'Connor Cornelius (Conny) 22 Ap 1934 Age 24 O'Connor Daniel 25 Se 1994 Age 75 O'Connor Frances Mary 15 My 1981 Age 88 O'Connor James Ja 1953 O'Connor James (Jimmy) 10 Se 1982 Age 90 O'Connor Jim W. 03 De 1979 Age 71 James. William O'Connor, 71 years old of Wibaux, formerly of Baker, died Monday evening, Dec. 3, at Glendive Community Hospital. He was born July 13, 1908, in Fargo, N.D., the son Of William and Margaret O'Connor. He was the oldest of six children and came with his parents to the Carlyle community where he grew up and attended schools. On April 24, 1932, he was united in marriage to Magdeline Amunrud. They were engaged in farming and ranching in the Carlyle area. In 1948 they moved to Baker, continuing their farming interests. Mrs. O'Connor died in 1967. On Dec. 4. 1972, he was married to Frances Efta, making their home five miles south of Wibaux.. Jim was a member of St. John's Catholic Church of Baker and Knights of Columbus, and more recently a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church of Wibaux, an honorary member of the Future Farmers of America and a lifetime member of the Wibaux Saddle Club. Survivors include his wife, Frances of Wibaux-, five sons, Richard (Dick), Gerald (Butch), Nickolas (Nick), Jack and Daniel (Danny), all of the Baker area; three daughters, Joyce Kristensen and Janice Dees, both of Billings; and Lona Corey of Socorro, New Mexico; three step-sons, Ronald, Joseph and Dennis Efta, all of Wibaux; one step daughter, Renee . Nelson of Wibaux; one brother, Patrick O'Connor of Pocatello, Idaho; one sister, Betty Haigh of Baker; 23 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Cornelius (Connie) and Michael (Mike); one sister Albina; and his Wife Magdeline (Ming). Rosary vigil was held Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Stevenson-Toews Chapel in Baker. Mass was celebrated Thursday, Dec. 6, at St. John's Catholic Church in Baker. Father Thomas Tobin of St. John's Parish and Father Michael Kelly of SC Peter's Parish in Wibaux were celebrants. Mr. O'Connor's sons and step sons were pallbearers, Richard, Gerald, John, Nickolas and Daniel O'Connor and Ronald, Joseph and Dennis Efta. All of Jim's friends were considered honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Detta Breitbach was organist and Mrs. Marlene Young sang "The Lord's Prayer", "All That I Am" and "The Prayer of St. Francis". Memorial funds will be sent to Dr. Frank Michels in Honduras to aid poor children and may be given to the O'Connor family. Burial was in Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker. Stevenson-Toews Funeral Home of Baker was in charge of arrangements. O'Connor Magdalene 15 No 1967 Age 57 O'Connor Margaret 16 Ap 1973 Age 86 O'Connor Margaret AGE: 86 DEATH: 04-16-1973 FILE #: 92 PAGE #: 19 Surnames: O'Keefe, Haigh, Helgeson, Dykes, Larkin Mrs. Margaret O'Connor of Pocatello passed away Monday April 16 at the Fallon Memorial Hospital. Mrs. O'Connor was born March 1, 1887 in Minneapolis to Mr. and Mrs. Michael O'Keefe. She moved with her parents to New Rockford, N. D. where she grew up and received her schooling. In July of 1907 she was married to William O'Connor at Fargo. They moved to Carlyle that same year and homesteaded. In 1933 they moved to Pocatello to make their home. Mr. O'Connor preceded her in. death in 1951. At the time of her death she had been visiting relatives in New Rockford and Baker before returning to her home. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Pocatello, the Altar Society of that church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include three sons, James of Baker, Michael of Portland, and Patrick of Pocatello and one daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Helgeson Haigh of Seattle. Three sisters, Mrs. Allen Dykes of New Rockford, N. D. Miss Nonie O'Keefe and Mrs. Tom Larkin both of Pocatello, 20 grandchildren and 26 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son and one daughter and two sisters. Funeral services were held from the St. John's Catholic Church on Wednesday Aprill8. Rosary services were held from the Stevenson Funeral Chapel with Fr. Denis Keane officiating. Pallbearers were Gerald O'Connor, Jack O'Connor, Nichols. O'Connor, Richard O'Connor, Clancy O'Connor an Edward Helgeson. Burial will be in the Mountainview Cemetery in Pocatello. Stevenson's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. O'Connor Michael J. 07 Je 1976 Age 56 O'Connor Michael J. AGE: 56 DEATH: 06-07-1976 FILE #: 231 PAGE #: 44 Surnames: Wassman, Reinhardt, Weston, Haigh Michael J. O'Connor, 56, an insurance agent of Baker, died June 7 of cancer, in the Billings Deaconess Hospital. He had been in Billings two weeks to receive treatment. He moved to Baker in 1974, and has, been employed at the D & P Insurance Agency. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Parish, Knights of Columbus, the VFW Post, and the Legion Post, all of Baker. Mr. O'Connor was born June 7, 1920, in Carlyle, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William O'Connor. He moved with his parents in 1933 to Pocatello, where he graduated from high school. He enlisted in 1941 in the Navy and served on a submarine in the Pacific and Mediterranean Oceans. He married Lois Wassman in 1947 in Wibaux. They lived in Pocatello. He worked as a salesman of farm equipment in Pocatello, and late in Portland. His wife died in 1973 in Portland. Survivors include four sons, Corey, Clancy and Kevin, all of Baker, and Casey of Portland; three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Colleen) Reinhardt of Seattle, Mrs. Don (Kelly) Weston of Portland, and Kathleen O'Connor of Baker; two brothers, James of Wibaux and Patrick of Pocatello; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Haigh of Redmond, Washington; and two grandchildren. Rosary was at 7:30 p.m., June 10 in the Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Mass was held June 11th at St. John's Church, with the Rev. Denis Keane officiating. Pallbearers were: Corey O'Connor, Casey O'Connor, Clancy O'Connor, Shaun O'Connor, Daniel O'Connor, .and John O'Connor. Burial was in the Willamette National Cemetery in' Portland. The Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker was in charge of the local arrangements. O'Connor Richard James 07 De 1980 Age 47 O'Connor Walter 10 Ag 1943 Age 1 1/2 Years Old Odell Melvin E. 12 Jy 1991 Age 74 O'Donnell, Mrs. Daniel Paper Date: 12-08-1921 Page: 1921-7 FUNERAL FOR FIRST HAWLEY WOMAN Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic church for Mrs. Daniel O'Donnell, 81, and the first white woman settler at Hawley. Rev. Father Alfred officiated and burial was made in St Joseph's cemetery. Mrs. O'Donnell died Saturday as result of a stroke of paralysis a week prior to that time. She came to Hawley with her husband in 1872, and had lived there continuously since. Mrs. O'Donnell is survived by her husband, eight children and 14 grandchildren. The children are Mike and James O'Donnell of Baker, Mont,; Mrs. A. W. Dodge of Two Harbors Minn.; Mrs. T. E. Vallancey of Glendive Mont.; Mrs. Sarah Mason and Mrs. Margaret Hall of Fargo, Mrs. T. J. Cavanaugh of Moorhead and Dan 0'Donnell of Moorhead. O'Donnell Francis E. 30 Jy 1992 Age 66 Formerly of Baker O'Donnell James 15 Je 1951 Age 77 O'Donnell John James 10 Fe 1927 Age 3 Years O'Donnell Michael Mrs. De 1950 Age 60 Caroline Hannratty O'Donnell Mike 28 Jy 1971 Age 91 O'Donnell Molly Kay 21 Ap 1949 Age 14 Months O'Donnell Raymond R. 01 Mr 1988 Age 66 O'Donnell Robert 02 Ap 1994 Age 79 O'Donnell Verna 08 Oc 1993 Age 71 Often, Elmer E. Date: 12-12-1918 Page: 1918-12 The Boys Were Well Known in This Vicinity—Assurance of Peace Makes News Doubly Sad During the actual hostilities of the contending armies on the battle fields of France and Belgium it was a sad duty to record the casualties of our fighting men in Europe. Now that the fighting is over it is made doubly hard as we learn of others whose names were delayed in transmission. Three Fallon county boys were recently killed in action and another is in the hospital the result of a severe wound. The three who fell mortally wounded were Elmer E. Often, Pete Paulson and Carl Sonnenberg. The young man in the hospital is Alvin Nelson, a Willard boy, and he was shot in the arm. OFTEN was a young man 23 years of age and was well known around Willard where he worked for two years. He was also employed in Baker for a time driving dray for Emil Veroy. PAULSON was about 24 years of age and had been a resident of this county for five years. The most of this time was spent in the Ollie country. He worked for awhile at Willard and is also known in that part of the county. SONNENBERG was about 30 years of age and had a homestead north of Plevna on which he proved up. He came to this county in 1910 and at one time worked for Wm. O’Loughlin. All the young men are highly spoken of by those who knew them, being men of excellent character. The cause for which the young men fought was a just and glorious one and may this fact lessen the sorrow of the relatives of these gallant soldiers, who died that the world might be free to all mankind. The relatives of the three men lived in Minnesota and the home address following the names in the casualty list was given as that state. O'Hern Daniel L. 04 Se 1949 Age 66 Ohlrich Jennie Alice 18 Fe 1988 Age 91 Ohlrich John Mrs. Ja 1933 Ohlrich William Otto 21 My 1971 Age 80 Olaughlin Boy 13 Je 1917 Age 14 Months O'Laughlin R.F. 19 Fe 1968 Age 49 Olberg Howard Fe 1962 Olind Jim 24 Jy 1981 Age 24 Olinger Orvilla L. 05 Se 1982 Age 79 Oliver Ruth (Hofman) 13 Oc 1964 Oliver Vaughn Foster 30 Oc 1934 Age Infant Ollrog A.W. (Bill) 14 De 1974 Age 90 Ollrog Lillian R. 10 Jy 1983 Age 77 Olmstead Edgar 13 Jy 1917 O'Laughlin, Baby Paper Date: 06-09-1917 Four boys ranging in age from eight to ten years were pall bearers at the funeral of the 14 months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. William O'Laughlin. The baby was taken seriously ill several days ago. The little one was taken to the Miles, City hospital and when the doctors performed an operation in the forlorn hope of saving its life they found a telescoped intestine. Funeral services were held in this city Friday morning, Father Moscopp officiating. Mr. and Mrs. O'Laughlin have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. The boys who acted as pall bearers were: Lorin Bonner Emerson Chilton Donald Smith Delbert Morrow O'Loughlin Anna 19 Ap 1930 Age 77 O'Loughlin Darlene 18 My 1993 Age 101 O'Loughlin William 28 My 1975 Age 93 O'Laughlin William AGE: 93 DEATH: 05-28-1975 FILE #: 170 PAGE #: 35 Surnames: Whitver, Whitmore, Brine Longtime resident, William O'Loughlin, 93. died may 28th in Deaconess Hospital in Billings of heart failure. He was born March 6. 1882. in Maple Lake. Minn., a son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin O'Loughlin. He was reared and educated in Maple Lake, Minn. Mr. O'Loughlin worked in grain elevators from 1902 to 1908 in western North Dakota. In 1909 he homesteaded in Fallon. When the Milwaukee Railroad established its line into Baker in 1910 he built the first grain elevator in Baker. He built and operated grain elevators in eastern, Montana and western South Dakota for about 60 years. He married Darlene Whitver December 16, 1914. in Miles City. Mr. O'Loughlin was state senator from Fallon County in 1936. The family moved to Billings in 1937 where he owned and operated a grain elevator and gasoline and oil bulk plant until retiring in 1962 Mr. O'Loughlin was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and a life member of Knights of Columbus. Survivors include the, widow two sons, Howard E. O'Loughlin of 2941 James St., Billings, and Thomas D, O'Loughlin of Santa Ana, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Dean Whitmore, Denver; and Mrs. William Brine, Redlands. Calif.,and 16 grandchildren. Olsen Carl A. 05 Fe 1961 Olsen Clement J. 15 Mr 1984 Age 68 Olsen Einar H. 20 Ap 1966 Age 80 Olsen Glenn A. 16 My 1989 Age 72 Formerly of Baker Olsen Orville A. 23 Fe 1986 Age 58 Olsen Polly Ann 21 Mr 1985 Age 95 Olsen Richard Mrs. 15 No 1916 Olsen, Mrs. Richard Paper Date: 11-16-1916 Mrs. Richard Olsen died at the Elizabeth hospital in Baker Wednesday morning, following an illness of long duration. Mrs. Olsen was the wife of a Plevna liveryman, to which the body was shipped for burial. Two brothers, James and John, resid in Baker. Olsen Sven 04 Fe 1937 Age 89 Olson Anna 07 Jy 1982 Age 98 Olson Arthur C. 07 My 1975 Age 80 Formerly of Baker Olson Carl Mrs. 31 Jy 1956 Age 69 Olson Clara 13 Jy 1972 Age 90 Olson Edwin Benjamin 22 Ja 1941 Age 63 Olson John 09 Fe 1971 Age 24 Olson John 12 Mr 1970 Age 77 Olson John Jr. 01 Se 1985 Age 65 Olson Mary Mrs. G. 22 Mr 1968 Age 86 Olson Morris Ap 1924 Age 38 Olson Myron 11 My 1986 Age 74 Olson Peter 17 Ap 1918 Age 24 Olsen, Peter Death: 4-17-1918 Page: 1918-2 Peter Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Olson, died at the Bismarck hospital, Bismarck, N. D., Wednesday April 17, after a lingering illness. Mr. Olsen suffered a serious attack of pneumonia in January last year from which he never fully recovered. Another attack was experienced last month, and he was taken to Bismarck March 11. All that skilled physicians and loving care could do was done, but death came in the prime of life. Deceased was born in Hitterdahl, Clay county, Minnesota, January l4, 1894. Was confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran church at Hiland Grove, August 23, 1908 by Rev. P. P. Hedenstrom. In 1909 he moved to Montana with his parents who settled on their farm 5 miles west of Carlyle. Peter was of a quiet and kind disposition. A devoted son, kind brother and true friend. His loss is felt by all who knew him. The sorrowing father, mother, and brother Oliver, two sisters, Selma and Alma, have the sympathy of their many friends. The funeral was held Sunday. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Carlyle. Rev. H. L. Anderson officiated. “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to thy way.” Ps. 119:9. Olson Richard 12 Ja 1987 Age 72 Olson Richard 26 Je 1979 Age 22 Formerly of Butte, ND Olson Theo 22 Ag 1942 Olson Vern E. 06 Mr 1983 Age 58 Formerly of Baker Olson William J. 26 Ja 1979 Age 67 Olson William J. AGE: 67 DEATH: 01-26-1979 FILE #: 353 PAGE #: 62 Surnames: Funeral services for William J. Olson were held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.:at the St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Gresham. Mr. Olson was born in Horton, Montana on .June,2, 1911 the son of William and Anna Olson. He died on January 26, 1979 in a Portland hospital at the age of 67 years . It was in Montana that Mr. Olson was raised and received his education. For 20 years he taught school in Montana. In 1931 he mirried Lorene Rollins in Glendive. Mr. Olson was a member of the , St. Lukes Episcopal Church, the American Assoc. of Retired Persons, a former member of the Montana Teachers Association and the Teamsters Union. Survivors are his wife Edith Lorene, children W. Jean Chambers of Portland, Ore. Karen D. Miller of 'Tacoma, Wa.; Cheryl L. Miller of Vancouver, Wa.; his mother Anna M. Olson of Baker, a brother Myron of Chicago, Ill, Sisters Anna Griffin of Everette, WA.; Wanda Graham Of Centrallia, Wa.; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Olson William John 06 Ap 1951 Age 69 Olstad Bessie 18 Mr 1972 Age 86 Omara Leo Edward Oc 1963 Ondrasek Frank 11 Se 1957 Age 71 Ondrasek Frank 28 Je 1939 Age About 65 Ondrasek Regina 08 Se 1983 Age 91 Formerly of Baker Ondrasek Richard (Dick) 11 Ap 1992 Age 68 Formerly of Baker O'Neil Eva 01 Ap 1971 Age 65 Formerly of Baker O'Neil Slade De 1991 Opp Emma 06 My 1986 Age 83 Formerly of Plevna Opp Rose Se 1930 Age 18 Orton Alvin Price 27 Je 1934 Age 52 Orton Ruth 03 My 1937 Age 23 Osendorf Alfonse H. 27 Fe 1991 Age 82 Oshey Timothy Mrs. 14 Mr 1935 Osnes Betty Jo 09 Mr 1987 Age 59 Oster George A. 16 Ja 1964 Oster Ida (Schramm) 03 My 1936 Age 40 Osterhouse Wm. 16 Oc 1928 Age 44 Ostlund Carl Mrs. 28 Mr 1917 Otter Joyce Elizabeth 21 Ja 1931 Age 5 years Otter Robert E. 17 Se 1932 Age 3 Days Ovens James Sr. 11 My 1937 Age 62 Ovens Judy 19 De 1968 Age 19 Ovens LoLeta Felt 17 Se 1937 Age 53 Ovens, Sr., Mr. Paper: 08-18-1921 Page: 1921-4 RETURNS FROM FUNERAL OF FATHER James Ovens returned Tuesday evening from Belle Fourche, S. D., where he spent some time at the bedside of his father. Mr. Ovens Sr. died last Thursday, the doctors being unable to save him. Overn James Bernard 05 Se 1982 Age 62 Overn Theodore 13 No 1978 Age 93 Overton I.W. Oc 1964 Overton I.W. Mrs. Fe 1965 Overton Mark 21 Ap 1990 Age 36 Owen Bennett B. 14 Mr 1972 Age 68 Owen J.Owen 06 Oc 1934 Age 71 Owen Laura (Yokley) 13 Oc 1977 Age 78 Owens Laura AGE: 78 DEATH: 1977 FILE #: 306 PAGE #: 55 Surnames: Yokley, Jensen, Smith Funeral services for Laura Yokley Owen, 78, will be I p.m. today (Thursday) at the Stevenson Funeral Chapel in Baker. The former Baker resident died Saturday in a Gresham. Oregon, nursing home. She was born in Ekalaka. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Yokley, Sr., she attended school in Miles City, She married Thomas L. Owen and they lived in Baker where she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She also was a pianist for Baker Chapter of Order of Eastern Star for years. Her husband died in 1975 and she moved to Oregon. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Met (Betty) Jensen of Gresham and Mrs.Charles (Eva Jane) Smith of Oak.Harbor. Wash.; four grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dick Price, Lew Price, Eugene Russell. Wayne Traweek, Verne Hitchcock and Marvin Schopp. Organist Mrs. Marion Callen will accompany vocalists Mr., and Mrs. Denzil Young. Burial will be in Bonnievale Cemetery. Owens, Mary Death: 03-16-1921 Page: 1921-3 The Cate brothers received word Thursday from Melrose, Wis., that their mother, Mrs. Mary Owens, had passed away at the age of 76 years. Mrs. Owens has been ill all winter at her home in Center Point, Iowa, but the last few weeks was getting worse and was taken to her daughter's home at Melrose, where she passed away March 16th. Mrs. Owens will he remembered by many as Mrs. Mary Liscomb, having lived here for a number of years. Mrs. Owens leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, four sons and two daughters. Freeman, Albert W., Elmer S., all of this community: Hosea A. in British Columbia, one daughter, Mrs. Albert Mierou in Canada, and Mrs. Henry Woodford of Melrose, Wis., at whose home she died, and other relatives and friends who extend their sympathy. Owen Thomas L No 1975 Age 84 Owens T. L. Lloyd AGE: 84 DEATH: 11------1975 FILE #: 201 PAGE #: 40 Surnames: Price, Yokley, Smith, Jensen Thomas L. Owen, 84, a long time resident of Baker, died Sunday at his daughter's home in Billings of a heart attack. He was born in Ironwood, Michigan, Sept. 14, 1891, the son of Mr. And & Mrs. Thomas: N. Owen. He received his early education in Michigan and graduated from Carroll College in Wisconsin, He later. attended Morticians College in Chicago. At the age of 21 he moved to Baker and went into business with his brother-in- law, Lewellyn Price, Sr. In 1917, he volunteered for the Army and was commissioned in the Organization of the First Armored Tank Corps. After returning to Baker, he helped organize the Fallon Post No. 35 of the American Legion, and was Post Commander He was City Treasurer, past president of the Fallon County Homesteader's Club, participated in the County Division Fight, past master and fifty year member of the Masonic Lodge, past president of the Baker Chamber of Commerce a mortician for 40 years and was a partner in the L. Price Hardware Co. In 1925 he married Laura Yokley in Miles City and has resided in Baker ever since. The survivors include his widow, his two daughters, Eva Smith of Billings and Betty Jensen of Gresham, Oregon; four grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m. from the Baker Community Church. Sandstone Masonic Lodge No. 84 and Fallon Post No. 35 of the American Legion will hold graveside rites in Bonnievale Cemetery. The Stevenson Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Masonic Lodge or the charity of their choice. Pallbearers are Lew Price, Richard Price, Marion Callen, Vern Hitchcock, Leonard Hoenke and Jerry Johnson. All of Lloyd's friends will be considered honorary pallbearers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday from the Baker Community Church. Rev Rechard Lawrcence and Sandstone Masonic Lodge No,' 84 will officiate. Owens Alice 23 My 1955 Age 79 Formerly of Baker Owens Anna Margaret 05 Ja 1974 Age 62 Owens Laverne (Vern) 22 De 1991 Age 54 Owens Leah Denee 08 Fe 1963 Age 3 Days Owens, William E. Death: 10-03-1918 Page: 1918-10 Young Hero Was Well Known in this Part of the County and Was Called for Service in May Mrs. Emilia Twiford of the Bisher country received last Friday the following message from the war department, announcing the death of her son, William E. Owens: Deeply regret to inform you that Private William E. Owens, Infantry, is officially reported killed in action, October 3rd. This will be a sad surprise to the young man’s many friends of this vicinity. William was well known and well liked by all who knew him. He resided in this part of the county several years with his mother and was a very energetic young man. William answered the draft call in May, 1918, and was trained in different camps in the United States. He sailed like many of our young men and was glad to do so. He leaves to mourn his death, a mother, a sister and three brothers. The neighborhood extends its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow. BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Owings Ralph Emerson 11 Je 1961 Oxford A.W. 03 Fe 1947 Age 66 Oxford Boyd 05 Ja 1966