STEVENSVILLE:
1918-2010
Howard John Wood, 91 of Stevensville and also a long time resident of Park County, died at the Bitterroot Valley Living Center on Saturday, March 6, 2010.

He was born on May 1, 1918 at Springdale, MT to Bert Nuttle and Elsie Ellen (Bonebright) Wood.

Howard received an 8th grade education. He enlisted in the Army in 1941. He was in charge of 5 tanks and 25 men, he saw to it that tanks and their equipment was in good condition and ready to move at a moments notice. He was awarded a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Custer and the Silver Star for gallantry in action

He married Viola B. Hayne on December 4, 1943. He owned and operated the Coast to Coast Store in Livingston for 50 years.

Howard was a member of the Livingston Rotary Club, Livingston Volunteer Fire Dept, served on the Park County Fair Board, Livingston, Trout Derby Association, Livingston Chamber of Commerce, the Park County Pioneer Society and the American Legion Post 23, Livingston.

His parents, a son Alvy E. Wood, and a granddaughter Rachel Lynn Wood preceded him in death.

Howard is survived by his wife Viola, Stevensville; 2 sons, Owen (Patricia) Wood, Florence and Irvin (Carol) Wood of Richmond, Texas; brother Donald E. (Alberta) Wood of Springdale and a sister Gladys Shultz of Lacey, Washington; Also surviving are his grandchildren: Richard Wood, Livingston, Robert Wood, Rockport, Texas; John, Guy, Kris and Colleen Wood of Richmond, Texas 9 Great Grandchildren and numerous, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial Services will be held the Bitterroot Valley Living Center Chapel on Thursday, March 11 at 2 pm. with Pastor Nancy Slaubaugh-Hart officiating.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, March 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Livingston with Military Honors.

Memorials may be made to donor’s choice. The Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville is in charge of local arrangements. The Franzen-Davis Funeral Home in Livingston is in charge of graveside services.

STEVENSVILLE:
1924-2010
Isabell M “Izzy” Schreckendgust 85 resident of Victor passed on to be with the Lord,surrounded by a loving family, at the Bitterroot Valley Living Center on Sunday March 7, 2010.

She was born on July 1, 1924 to Peter and Martha (Hanzel) Jacobsen in Missoula, MT.

She graduated from Hellgate High School and on August 10, 1946 she married Benjamin “Ben” C. Schreckendgust in Missoula.

Izzy worked in the kitchen at the Victor School. She was very loved and touched everyone that knew her.

Her parents, husband Ben, son Gary and 4 brothers preceded her in death.

Isabell is survived by her daughter, Lois Schreckendgust of Victor, sons, Edward (Diane) Schreckendgust, Stevensville and Michael of Missoula. 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren also survive her.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Bitterroot Valley Living Center, 63 Main St., Stevensville. 59870.

The Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville is in charge of arrangements.

STEVENSVILLE:
Melvin A. “Jumpin’ Judi” Judisch, 84 of Stevensville died at his home on Friday, March 5, 2010.

He was born on April 25, 1925 at Long Beach, CA to Arthur and Lillie L. (Meuli) Judisch.

Mel left high school prior to graduation to enlist in the Marine Corps on April 3, 1943 at the age of 17. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal on Oct 23, 1945. He served in Asiatic Pacific Area and the Mariana Islands. He was awarded 2 Purple Hearts for wounds received in Iwo Jima.

He married Ruth Marie Bolis on October 3, 1947. Mel worked for the Ford Motor Co for 30 years until his retirement in 1978.

He built his home in Long Beach in 1954. When he moved to Stevensville in April, 1979 he helped build the Seventh Day Adventist Church from the ground up,and at the same time he was building his home up Burnt Fork.

Mel was a very loving, caring husband and father he looked after his sister and mother until their death.

He was preceded in death by his father Arthur, mother Lillie and sister Helen Lihou.

He is survived by his wife Ruth of Stevensville, daughter Linda Grogan and son Michael (Teresa) Judisch all of Stevensville. 4 grandchildren; Kenneth (Corrine) Judisch, Long Beach, CA, Carol Judisch and Kevin Judisch both of Lakewood, CA and Kate Grogan of Loma Linda, CA.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 11 at the Whitesitt Funeral Home from 12 – 8pm with the family present from 7– 8 pm.

Funeral Services are scheduled on Friday at 2 pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Pine Hollow Rd, with Pastor Larry Belknap officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville, with American Legion Post 94 and Montana National Guard presenting Military Honors. Condolences may be sent to tjudisch78@yahoo.com.

FLORENCE:
1960-2010
Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Anderson, 49 of Florence died at her home on Monday, March 1, 2010.

She was born on December 9, 1960 in West Union, Iowa the daughter of Harlen and Sharon Kay (Hilgerson) Anderson.

She graduated from North Fayette High School in West Union, Iowa in 1979.

She married Mark Sauerbrei, in 1981 the couple later divorced. While in high school Kathy was in FFA and Drill Team. She enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening and landscaping. Her greatest love was in the summer sun on the water. Kathy had an outgoing personality who loved and cared for everyone. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She loved Montana and everything about it.

Kathy was a highly successful radio advertising sales executive who enjoyed a 15 year career in the Missoula radio market. She was incredibly organized and truly cared about her clients. She had won numerous sales awards and accomplished great things in the radio and broadcast industry over the past 20 years.

Kathy will be missed by many Missoula, Bitterroot and Flathead clients and will always be thought of as a responsible kind, incredible person and will be missed by all who knew her and worked with her.

She is survived by her daughter Mandy Kay Fadely of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, JayMe Nordahl her life partner, Florence; mother; Sharon Kay Anderson and father and step-mother Harlen and Margaret Anderson; a brother; Keith Anderson and sister Kelli Lauer all of West Union, Iowa as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held at the Lumber Jack, 16 miles up Highway 12 W, of Lolo, on Sunday March 7 at 2pm with Pastor Keith Virga officiating. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been set up in Kathy’s name at any of the Farmer’s State Bank.

The Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville is in charge of cremation. Condolences to wfh@bridgeband.com.

FLORENCE:
1953-2010
Gregory C. Seeley, 56 of Florence died at his home on March 2, 2010.

He was born o March 25, 1953 in Sidney, Nebraska to Thomas and Jean Elizabeth (Smith) Seeley.

He was raised in Billings and attended college at Bozeman. He gravitated to the Missoula area and fell in love with the Florence area in the North Bitterroot Valley. He soon found a small ranch on Hoblitt Lane in Florence to call home. He was passionate about horses, cutting, packing and mountain rides.

Greg leaves behind his beloved sons, Lucas (Luke) age 14 and Jesse age 10, who are both excellent students at Florence Carlton School. The boys will miss their father in life, love and sports. Greg’s support and involvement in their activities, parent help and coaching, rooting for the boys and their teams will be forever missed.

Greg Seeley is survived by his children, Luke and Jesse, his mother Jean Seeley; Uncle Paul and Aunt Jan O’Donnell. Cousins, Sondra Kenealy and Brian O’Donnell, along with Sondra’s family. Greg will be sadly missed.

A gathering will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 3 to 7 pm at Greg’s home.4809 Hoblitt Lane, Florence.

In lieu of flowers, the boys have a College Fund that will accept donations in remembrance of Greg through any Farmers State Bank, account #8200240.

The Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville was in charge of cremation arrangements. wft@bridgeband.com to send condolences.