Casper Star Tribune Casper, WY 15 Feb 2007 Ron Vossler Thursday, February 15, 2007 IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- Memorial services for Ron Vossler, 50, will be held today, Feb. 15, 2007 at 3 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 290 E. 7th St. in Idaho Falls with Pastor Gerry Reinke officiating. Friends may visit with the family following the services. He died Feb. 13, 2007 at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls of complication of diabetes. He was born Aug. 6, 1956 in Kimball, Neb., to Harold and Audrey Huckfeldt Vossler. He spent his early years and was educated in Greeley, Colo., and Idaho Falls and attended Bonneville High School. He married Kathy Joyner, they later divorced. He drove heavy construction equipment. He loved outdoor activities and spending time with his grandsons. He was a loving father, son and brother. He is survived by three daughters, Teri Twitchell Hagen of Idaho Falls, Stacey Gustafson of Gwinn, Mich., and Tara Rosen of Blackfoot, Idaho; four grandsons, his parents, Harold and Audrey Vossler of Idaho Falls; six sisters and their husbands, Beverly Butler of Idaho Falls, Jeannie Evans of Hereford, Colo., Junie Born of Idaho Falls, Lauralee Vossler of Ammon, Idaho, Paulette Shelledy of Rigby, Idaho and Marilyn Jereb of Rock Springs and a brother, Jeff Vossler and his wife of Idaho Falls. He was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte; a brother, Brad and a niece. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Arrangements are by Buck-Miller-Hann Funeral Home in Idaho Falls.

I am forwarding a link to Otto Pohl's blog where he has posted another excellent article on the forced mobiliziation of the Russian-Germans during WWII. Steve Schreiber ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: otto pohl <pohlcat@rocketmail.com> Date: Feb 13, 2007 10:50 AM Subject: Another blog post on Russian-Germans To: Steven Schreiber <steven.schreiber@gmail.com> Steve: I just put up another blog post on the mobilization of Russian-Germans into forced labor camps during WWII. This one is on the second labor army draft in accordance with GKO Order 1281ss of 14 Feb. 1942. As always my blog address is below and feel free to pass this along to any interested parties. I started revising Catherine's Grandchildren this weekend and will get it to you as soon as possible. But, I am really busy with deadlines until mid-March. http://jpohl.blogspot.com Best, Otto ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/features_spam.html

Scottsbluff Star Hearld Scottsbluff, NE 13 Feb 2007 LEXINGTON - Vera F. Batt, 87, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington, Neb. Funeral Services will be Saturday, Feb. 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington with Reverends Jason Batt and Lynn Nichols, co-officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. l6, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements Vera was born Oct. 12, 1919, in Angora, Neb. to Carl Wesley and Etta (Cunningham) Nichols. She grew up in the Angora area, where she was one of twelve children born and raised in the sod house that her parents homesteaded. When she was l3 she moved to Bayard where she stayed with a family while she finished her schooling. She graduated from Bayard High School, receiving her teaching certificate. She taught for eight years in Bayard. She was united in marriage to George Batt and three children were blessed to this union; Roger, Eugene and Patsy. Vera's teaching career ended when she began her family. In 1965, she re-entered the workforce as a bookkeeper, retiring in 1995, to become a foster grandparent for the Scottsbluff school system. She moved to Lexington in 2003. She enjoyed doing word search books and being with her family, especially her great-grandchildren. Vera was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Scottsbluff as well as attended Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington. She so loved children that she worked in the nursery at Calvary Assembly. Survivors include her sons, Roger and Sherry Batt of Kearney, Neb., Eugene and Kathleen Batt of Gering; daughter, Patsy and Karl Lowry of Lexington; brothers, Leonard and Barbara Nichols of Kingsman, Ariz., Lynn and Nila Nichols of Norfolk, Neb.; sisters, Avis and Merle Herman of Gering, Peggy Dobson of Alliance, Phyllis Brandt of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Her parents, four brothers and two sisters preceded Vera in death.

Greeley Tribune Greeley, Colorado 02-13-2007 Flora Zimbelman May 27, 1917 - Feb. 12, 2007 Age: 89 Residence: Prospect Valley Tribute: Flora Zimbelman was born in Loveland to Jake and Kristina (Schmeirer) Kitzman. Ms. Zimbelman moved to Prospect Valley in 1935. She lived her entire adult life in Prospect Valley. On April 3, 1936, she married John Zimbelman, Jr. He preceded her in death in 1989. She was a homemaker. She loved cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting, gardening, reading, watching "Wheel of Fortune" and the wonder dog, "Skipper," her precious protector. Above all, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a 55-year-old "Oscar Mayer Hot Dog." She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hudson and the Prospect Goodwill Club. Survivors: Sons, Marvin of Elizabeth, Kenneth and wife Paulie, and Jack, all of Prospect Valley; a daughter-in-law, Anna Lee Zimbelman of Prospect Valley; sisters, Juanita Cowen and Delaine and husband Luther Phillips, all of Loveland; brothers, Ben and wife Rosie Kitzman of Loveland and Ted and wife Clara Kitzman of Wiggins; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: A son, Donald Zimbelman; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Zimbelman; grandson, Steven; two sisters, Frieda Thomas and Rose Hart; and two brothers, Harold Kitzman and Alvin Kitzman. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment: Linn Grove Cemetery. Note: Contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado or Prospect Valley Volunteer Fire Department in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634. Go to an online memorial at www.mem.com.

Most families came to Washington state after arriving to America but I know that some got split up, let's try and reunite?!

Wyoming Tribune-Eagle Cheyenne, WY 12 Feb 2007 Martha Griess 1925-2007 Martha Griess, 81, of Cheyenne died Feb. 9 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born April 21, 1925, in Gering, Neb., and had lived here for 48 years. Mrs. Griess was an assembly line worker for AMF Wyott. She was a member of Zion Congregational Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxillary and Germans from Russia. Mrs. Griess is survived by seven children, Wayne Griess of Littleton, Colo., Steven Griess of Gilbert, Ariz., Dennis Griess, Mark Griess and William Griess, all of Cheyenne, Karen Rader of Rio Dell, Calif., and Leslie Griess of Cheyenne; 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Griess on Aug. 30, 1992; her parents, Henry and Elizabeth Schaeffer; four brothers, Eugene Schaeffer, Harry Schaeffer, Walter Schaeffer, and Otto Schaeffer; and four sisters, Emma (Saur) Welsh, Bertha Oberlander, Caroline Esparza, and Clara Kaufman. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Congregational Church with Rev. Elmer Wilhelm officiating. Pallbearers will be Douglas Griess, Matthew Griess, Mark Griess II, Jeffrey Griess, Kyle Griess, Brian Griess, Dale Rader, Nathaniel Griess, and Jonathan Griess. Interment will be at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Friends who wish may contribute to Zion Congregational Church. Services are under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.

_Maser, Catherine_ (http://obits.mlive.com/BayCity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=86287036) Maser, Catherine East Tawas, Michigan Catherine Maser, age 99 years, died peacefully on January 31, 2007 in East Tawas. Born September 16, 1907, in Lincoln, Nebraska, she moved to AuGres when she was eight years old with her parents, Henry and Emma Herzog; sister, Marie and brothers, Henry and John. She married John Maser in 1924. They had three children: Clinton who died in 1998, Bernice (Vaughan) who died in 1969, and Corrine (Eddas). The young couple bought the AuGres Telephone Company which consisted of 60 cus-tomers. They endured hard times when John contracted tuberculosis after only three years of marriage, and they had to care for two young children plus run a company. Catherine operated the switchboard for 23 years and managed the bookkeeping while John was the "telephone man.'' When they were old enough, Clinton helped John, and Bernice helped Catherine. In 1949 the company switched to a dial system. John died in 1961, but Catherine continued running the company with the help of her son Clinton. Clinton's sons Ross and Alan also worked for the company. Eventually the bought the Omer phone company and grew to well over 1000 customers. In 1978, when Catherine was 72, she sold the AuGres Telephone Company to Century Tele-phone Company. She moved to Tawas Village in 1997 but still considered AuGres as home. Catherine was a long-time member of the AuGres United Methodist Church and an active participant for many years. She also belonged to The Telephone Pioneers of America and took several trips overseas with tours sponsored by the Pioneers. In her younger days she loved to sew, crochet, knit and needle-point. She was a loving, generous mother and grand-mother who loved to have her family around her. Even in her 90's, she did not think of herself as old. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Corrine Eddas of California, special daughter-in-law, Elsie Maser of AuGres; five grandchildren: Janet Haenline of Freeland, Alan Maser and Ross Maser of AuGres, Brad Vaughan and Brian Vaughan of California; nine great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren and brother, John Herzog of Bay City. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (family only from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) at Forshee Funeral Home in AuGres. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the AuGres United Methodist Church. Forshee Funeral Home AuGres, Michigan Published in the Bay City Times on 2/3/2007.

Billings Gazette Billings, MT 11 Feb 2007 LAUREL - Raymond Frank, 79, of Laurel passed away Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, at Billings Clinic. Ray was born Jan. 30, 1928, in Laurel, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth Frank. Ray attended Laurel schools, served his country in the Korean War, and graduated Cum Laude from Rocky Mountain College with a degree in Industrial Arts. On Sept. 10, 1955, Ray married Betty Strecker in Laurel. He retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad as a carman. Ray was an unusually handy guy who enjoyed helping others. He tackled many projects with the same confidence and courage that were so evident in his later health struggles. Ray loved the Lord, his church family and took great delight in watching his grandchildren grow. Ray is survived by his wife, Betty, of 51 years; son, Todd (Sonja) Frank and their sons, Hank Jay and Max Morgan; daughter, Robin (Ken) Herman and their daughters, Marki Rae and Rylie Mae. He is also survived by his sisters, Violet Knaub and Margaret Frank. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the wonderful staff of the Billings Clinic Dialysis Center. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at the First Congregational Church in Laurel, interment in Laurel Cemetery with military honors. Published in the Billings Gazette on 2/11/2007.

Good afternoon St. John Lutheran Church in Calgary, Alberta Canada will be celebrating it's 100th anniversary in July 2009. We will be producing an anniversary history book and putting together historical displays. If anyone has any memorabilia (pictures, artifacts, stories, etc) would you please let us know. The church was started by a small group of German Russian immigrants from Yagodnaya Polyana. Thank you Marlene Michel mac@efirehose.net

Does anyone know if my cousin John L. Weber is still alive, and if so, how to contact him? He is a Kraus descendant and a former, if not present, member of AHSGR. The e-mail I sent him just bounced. Thanks for helping, Dick Kraus ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/features_spam.html

Hi Linda, You certainly have an excellent basis to work from. Unfortunately, I cannot help you in your research; therefore, I am sending this on to the list serve which was apparently missed in your reply message if you simply clicked on "Reply" instead of "Reply All". I do not understand all the electronics, but this list serve does not copy the entire list unless so requested. You should get a better response from the list than the little bit (this suggestion) that I can help. I will be back in touch with you after I find time to check my "1798 Census of the German Colonies along the Volga" for the surnames you quoted. Sometimes, it will narrow down in which colony/village you may want to do further research. Meanwhile, Good Luck with your research and never give up. Don Loose Warren, Mich. On Feb 8, 2007, at 5:40 PM, MaizieRae@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 2/6/2007 10:55:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, > donloose@mac.com writes: > Welcome aboard Linda, > > You need to tie down your request with some details, dates, names, > etc. > > Good Luck with your researching. > > Don Loose > Warren, Mich. > Dear Don, > > Thanks for responding. I am trying to find out if Johann Adam > FRÜHLING b. abt 1828 in the Volga area of Russia (don't know name > of village where he was born), m. to Efkatrina (Eva Katharina) KRUM > b. abt 1828 (don't know where/what village) is related to or > descended from any of the FRÜHLING family from Beideck, Volga, Russia. > > Briefly (I have descendants & more info.), this Johann Adam & > Efkatrina (Eva Katharina) (KRUM ) FRÜHLING had the following > children (that I know of): > > 1. Johann Georg FRÜHLING b. Volga, Russia, d. Russia > > 2. Johannes FRÜHLING b. Volga, Russia, d. Russia, m. Elisabeth > HOEPPNER > Children: Elizabeth, Johannes, Adam, Georg > > 3. Marikatrina (Maria Katharine) FRÜHLING b. Volga, Russia, d. > Russia (young) > > 4. Konrad FRÜHLING/FREEHLING b. 27 Feb 1849 Wolskoja (Kukkus), > Samara Province, Volga, South > Russia, d. 11 Jun 1914 Au Gres, Whitney Twp., Arenac Co., MI, > m. Katherine Barbara (Barbra) > JOHANNES > Children: Katharina Barbara, Anna Marie, John Peter (Peter), > Katharine, Elizabeth, Katharine Margaret > > 5. Johann Adam (Adam) FRÜHLING (my husband's line) b. 21 Nov 1853 > Wolskoja (Kukkus), Samara > Province, Volga, South Russia, d. 7 Feb 1922 Frankfurt, Oder, > Germany, m. Maria Christina > HERGENRADER > Children: Johan George (George), Adam, Sr. (my husband's > line), Margaret (Maggie), Johannes (John) > > 6. Heinrich (Henry) FRÜHLING b. Abt. 1857 probably Volga, Russia, > d. unknown, m. Lisbeth(?) > UNKNOWN (not sure) > Possible children (not sure if correct children): Anna(?), > Kata(rine?), Adam(?), Elizabeth(?), Konrad(?) > > 7. Georg (George) Philip FRÜHLING/FREEHLING, Sr., b. Bet. 05 - 22 > Jun 1860 Wolskoja (Kukkus), > Samara Province, Volga, South Russia, d. 6 May 1932 Lincoln, > Lancaster Co., NE, m. 1) Elisa > SCHNEIDER > Children: (F) Unknown, (M) Unknown, (M) Unknown, Phillip George > Georg (George) Philip FRÜHLING/FREEHLING, Sr., m. 2) Margaret > (nee BESSINGER) SCHEIDT > Children: John Heinrich Philip Andrew George (Pastor), John > Adam (Adam), Johan (John) > Georg (George) Philip FRÜHLING/FREEHLING, Sr., m. 3) Lydia > SCHERER (no children) > > 8. Andreas (Andrew/Petter) FRÜHLING/FREEHLING b. Bet. 30 Sep - 01 > Oct 1863 Wolskoja (Kukkus), > Samara Province, Volga, South Russia, d. 21 Jan 1911 Au Gres, > Whitney Twp., Arenac Co., MI, m. > Katharina JOHANNES (no children) > > Again, I am trying to find out the parents, ancestors, & siblings > of Johann Adam FRÜHLING b. abt. 1828 in Volga, Russia (above, top) > and whether or not he was related to the FRÜHLING family of > Beideck, Volga, Russia. > > Also, there was Johannes FRÜHLING b.Hessen(?), Germany, m. 19 Mar > 1766 Büdingen, Hessen, Germany Anna Margaretha (GRAFIN/KREPP?--not > sure), and they immigrated to Volga, Russia sometime after their > marriage. I am trying to find out more about this couple and if > the Kukkus FRÜHLING family was descended from them. > > Any additional information or corrections would be appreciated. > Willing to share. > > Sincerely, > Linda Freehling

Billings Gazette Billings, MT 9 Feb 2007 Esther Wilhelm, 90, of Billings, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, at Valley Health Care Center. She was born Nov. 3, 1916, in Laurel, the daughter of John and Christine (Lehr) Frank. She was raised in Laurel and married Lawrence Wilhelm. They farmed in Shepherd, Laurel and throughout the Billings area. She worked as a custodian in the Laurel School and in 1958 moved to Billings, where she cleaned houses until 1964, when she went to work as a cook at Canyon Creek School until retiring in 1978. She enjoyed crocheting, flowers, gardening, and was a fantastic cook. Esther was a member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church. Survivors include her son, James (Darlene) Wilhelm of Portland, Ore.; daughters, Susanna (Darlene) Wilhelm, Judy (Edward) Maples and Lois (Gary) Crable, all of Billings; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend a big thank you to the nurses that cared for her: Peggy, Judy and Monty at Valley Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. West. Interment will follow at Terrace Gardens Cemetery. Memorials to the Valley Health Care Center in her memory. Published in the Billings Gazette on 2/9/2007.

Hello all, Some of you asked for the contacts for Saratov Archvies. Here it is: E-mail: regarc@mail.saratov.ru We, the Friends of the Volga Archives members collected the funds to donate to the archive to acquire Internet and e-mail facilities..... Re Engels Archvies: Found old announcements from March, <Archive is under great reconstruction Engels Archive now is in a stage of reconstruction, which will last no less than 1,5 years!!! In this connection Archive does not accept and fulfil genealogical requests. Please, take our deepest apologies.> Looks as if it will be 2 yrs or more now.... Jon: what did the Russian e-mail tell you ? So long Vera Beljakova-Miller

<http://greeleytribune.com/article/20070208/OBIT/70207018> Cynthia Walter Aug. 31, 1951-Feb. 5, 2007 Age: 55 Residence: Rural Greeley Tribute: Cynthia Katherine Walter was born in Denver and adopted as a infant by to Bernard and Inez (Hansen) Kelly of Greeley. She attended Greeley schools and graduated from Greeley Central High School. On Nov. 16, 1968, she married Darrel Walter of Greeley. Mrs. Walter and her husband worked together with their Mallard Creek Garage repair shop and later on their farm east of Greeley. She had many hobbies. She loved to cook, quilt, sew and ride her Harley-Davidson motorcycle. She had a great love for her two Golden Retriever dogs, Gus and Woodrow. Mrs. Walter was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and the Women’s Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Evans. Mrs. Walter died Monday at the Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado inpatient unit in Greeley. Survivors: Her husband, Darrel Walter of Greeley; a son, Ben Walter of Billings, Mont.; a daughter, Denise Ketchens of Post Falls, Idaho; her father, Bernard Kelly of Greeley; and three grandchildren, Cheyenne Stormy Walter of Billings and Naomi and Rebekah Ketchens, both of Post Falls. Preceded in death by: Her mother, Inez (Hansen) Kelly. Memorial services: A memorial service and spreading of ashes will be determined at a later date in the spring at Mallard Creek Pond, rural Greeley. Notes: Memorial gifts may be made to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, 601 16th St., No. C342, Golden, CO 80401, or go to www.goldenrescue. com. Northern Colorado Crematory, Greeley, is in charge of arrangements

<http://greeleytribune.com/article/20070208/OBIT/70207018> Elizabeth Roth Nov. 20, 1917-Feb. 2, 2007 Age: 89 Residence: Greeley, formerly of Brighton. Elizabeth M. Roth was born in Sedgwick to George and Elizabeth (Lambrecht) Schwindt. She spent her younger years and attended school in Henderson. On Feb. 8, 1937, she married George P. Roth in Brighton. Mrs. Roth spent 58 years raising her family on their farm near Hudson. On Jan. 13, 1995, she and her husband moved into Brighton. Mr. Roth died in 1997. A longtime member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Brighton, Mrs. Roth was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and the Altar Guild. For many years she volunteered her time and talent to the church. She also was an election judge for Weld County for many years and a past school board member of the Tonville School. Mrs. Roth enjoyed crocheting and knitting, playing card games, and she loved growing her African Violets. She also enjoyed canning and gardening. More than anything, she enjoyed being around her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Roth died Friday in Greeley. Survivors: Her children and their spouses, Donald and Ann Roth of Gill, Wynona “Nonie” and Don Hepp of Longmont, Sharon and Francis Duvall of Greeley, Jerry and Sheila Roth of Fort Collins, Susan and Norris Chase of Ault and Debbie Dinges of Greeley; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Her husband, three brothers and six sisters. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. today at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Brighton. Interment: Elmwood Cemetery, Brighton. Notes: Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge of arrangements.

<http://greeleytribune.com/article/20070208/OBIT/70207018> John Eisenach Dec. 24, 1911-Feb. 6, 2007 Age: 95 Residence: Platteville John Eisenach was born in Fruita to Jacob and Katherine (Fuss) Eisenach. On June 4, 1944, he married Doris Jean Preston in Greeley. She is deceased. Mr. Eisenach was raised in Atwood until the age of 12, when he moved to Eaton, where he lived until his marriage. He lived in Windsor from 1944-49 and then moved to Platteville. Mr. Eisenach farmed most of his life until 1985 and raised various crops. He farmed with horses in his early years. He took much pride in his farming; farming was his life. He enjoyed dancing with his family and playing cards. Mr. Eisenach especially enjoyed his participation with the Platteville Senior Citizens. He was a past member of St. Paul’s Congregational Church and a member of Platteville First United Methodist Church. Mr. Eisenach died Tuesday at North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley. Survivors: Four daughters, Judith Gaines of Lakewood, Linda Lorenz and partner John Fallbeck, both of Cheyenne, Carol Garelick and husband Larry of Glen Allen, Va., and Marcia Case of Sunbury, Pa.; two sons, John Eisenach of La Salle and Paul Eisenach of Platteville; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: His parents, his wife, a grandchild, Ashley Eisenach, a son-in-law, Dr. Vance Case, three brothers and five sisters. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Methodist Church of Platteville. Interment: Mizpah Cemetery, Platteville. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Friday at Stoddard Funeral Home, Greeley. Notes: Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or First United Methodist Church in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634. An online memorial is at www.mem.com.

<http://greeleytribune.com/article/20070208/OBIT/70207018> David Klein Oct. 17, 1953-Feb. 4, 2007 Age: 53 Residence: Estes Park Tribute: Born in Greeley to John C. and Lela (Gibson) Klein, David Lee Klein graduated from Estes Park High School in 1972 and the University of Colorado Boulder in 1977 with a degree in business administration and finance. Mr. Klein’s first job was in commercial loans at First National Bank in Fort Collins. From there, he worked in several jobs in Denver including GATX, a Fortune 500 Co., as the financing and account manager in construction and moving equipment, to Outrigger Hotels as a reservation specialist, to Diner’s Club as an account manager, and then as a partner with Randy Shields at First Centennial Leasing Corp., an equipment lending company. After his father’s death, Mr. Klein moved to Estes Park where he worked at Michael Ricker Pewter as the assistant gallery manager and later as the advertising sales manager for KEZZ radio. Mr. Klein enjoyed working on cars, fishing, hiking and music. He was an Eagle Scout and while in college, he climbed Longs Peak. Mr. Klein died Sunday at his home of complications from diabetes. Survivors: His mother, Lela Klein of Estes Park; a brother, John C. Klein and wife Annamaria of Monterey, Calif.; three nieces, Serena Pfister and husband Nick, Dawn Klein and Joanna Klein; and several cousins. Preceded in death by: His father, John C. Klein. Services: Memorial services, 2 p.m. Thursday at the Community Church of the Rockies, Estes Park. Interment: Private family burial earlier in the day at Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley. Notes: Memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Community Church of the Rockies in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517. Go to www.allnutt.com to read an online obituary, sign the family guestbook and send condolences.

Billings Gazette Billings, MT 8 Feb 2007 Melva Geraldine Schleining, 81, died on Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, from cancer, at her residence located in Billings. Melva was born in Walla Walla, Wash., on Nov. 5, 1925, to Hazel and Varley Stall. Varley and Hazel brought their family to Montana in the fall of 1938, where they lived and grew up near Pompey's Pillar. Melva's father died on Jan. 15, 1935. Melva was married to James Schleining, Sr., in January of 1947, and they resided in Harlowton, Lockwood and Billings. Melva devoted herself to raising four children. She spent many years working with her husband "Jim" in the family electric motor shop business (Jim's Electric) as a bookkeeper until 1994. Melva was active in the Nazarene Church as a Sunday School teacher and layperson. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting and playing the piano. Melva also spent many years providing in-home care for her beloved husband "Jim" until he passed in August of 2005. She is also preceded in death by her mother, Hazel; father Varley; son Robert Schleining; and brothers Hubert and Orason Stall. Survivors include Jim Schleining Jr. and wife Anne of Jacksonville, N.C.; daughter Brenda Comfort and her husband Dave of Billings; and daughter Pam Wallenberg and husband Randy of Edmond, Okla. Melva has a sister and brother, Eleanor Griffith and her husband Tom of Billings and Gene Stall and his wife Betty of Oklahoma City. She has six grandchildren, Tucker Schleining and wife Natalie of Tucson, Ariz., Trevor Schleining of Phoenix, Tara Comfort Culp and husband Greg of Billings, Tim Comfort of Billings, Cari and Heather Wallenberg of Edmond. She also has two great-granddaughters, Hailey and Hannah Schleining of Tucson. Melva had many aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins and nephews, all of whom she dearly loved. Melva's family acknowledges and greatly appreciates the loving support from many members of the Billings Hospice and request that donations in lieu of flowers be sent to Big Sky Hospice at PO Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Smith's West Chapel, 304 34th St. West. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at the First Church of the Nazarene, 805 Alderson Ave., Billings. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, where she will rest in peace alongside her husband. Published in the Billings Gazette on 2/8/2007.

Billings Gazette Billings, MT 8 Feb 2007 Donald L. Blehm, 70, of Billings, passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, at St. Vincent Healthcare, after a short battle against cancer. Don was born Aug. 1, 1936, in Billings, the son of Jacob and Amelia (Butz) Blehm. He entered the Army in 1954, after graduating from Senior High. Don was honorably discharged in 1957. Later that year he married the love of his life, Marjorie Brent. Don's gift was sales, where he worked at a number of places. In 1974, he started City Auto Supply, which he later sold. He and Marjorie moved to Bozeman and established Big Sky Auto Supply, moving back to Billings and opening Mountain Motor Supply, which had three locations. In 1996, Don sold Mountain Motor Supply after having a stroke. Don semi-retired, staying busy helping his daughter and son-in-law start up their business: Mountain PBE Supply. Don was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ray Blehm Sr., Irvin Blehm, Jack Blehm; and his five sisters, Julia Long, Amelia Bryant, Harriette Strecker, Margaret Reinbeck and Edna Canaan. Don is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marjorie; three children, Kelly (Terry) Steele, Donald (Dawn) Blehm Jr. and Douglas Blehm; and a brother, James Blehm. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Mary (Mark) Gaughan, Wayne, Shayla, Samantha, Molly, Alexander and Lucas Blehm; and his three great-grandchildren, Connor, Olivia and Ellie Gaughan. Don was a very dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His generosity was greatly appreciated. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Again, Don worked very hard in his lifetime, so, as he always said, "Get back to work and answer the phones." A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cremation or Funeral Gallery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society Relay for Life, 550 N. 31st, Suite 103, Billings, MT 59101.

Casper Star Tribune Casper, WY Dema I. (Miller) Reinholtz Thursday, February 08, 2007 SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -- No services are planned at this time for Dema I. (Miller) Reinholtz, 92. At her request, cremation has taken place at Sunset Memorial Park Crematory in Scottsbluff. Inurnment will be in the family plot in Fort Collins, Colo., at a later date. She died Feb. 4, 2007, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Born Feb. 11, 1914, in Cripple Creek, Colo., to Fred and Emma Miller, she graduated from Cripple Creek High School in 1932. In 1935 she married Floyd Reinholtz. They lived in Fort Collins, then made their home in Rawlins, where they raised their son and daughter. They owned and operated Rawlins Floral and Gifts for 18 years. She moved to Crossroads Assisted Living in Alliance, Neb., in 2003. Her interests included visiting her many friends, crossword puzzles, Bible study and line dancing. Survivors include her son, Larry and his wife of Cheyenne; daughter, Judy Reinholtz of Casper; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her husband in 1979; as well as her parents and two brothers. Gifts in her memory may be made to San Juan County Special Olympics, 8320 Hood Mesa Trail, Farmington, N.M., 87402; or to a charity of the donor's choice.