Jay Allen Turney Rossum
1952 - 2010
I was born Aug. 8, 1952 to Jack and Ramona Turney in Butte. Shortly after Jack and Ramona separated, that is when my large family began.
Ramona married Walley Rossum in 1954, and I was blessed with a baby sister, Gale, in 1956.
Jack married Yuvanne in 1954, and soon the fun was to begin. The family started to grow first with Sherrie, then Julie, then Bob, then Vickie and last Jackie. There was never a dull moment when we were all together.
I spent my time going to school in Idaho and spent my summers in Montana having fun on the ranch, helping cause a little trouble while I was there with the other kids.
My career was mostly in construction and driving trucks. While doing this I got married young to a girl named Tonya in 1973. We grew apart and I was lucky and fortunate enough to find my true love and life partner Carol Jones-Dalby. We were married in 1988 and spent 22 wonderful years together.
When we married I was an instant dad to Chris and Murray (Moose). These boys were like my own. We lost Chris in an unfortunate accident at a young age. Murray, who I am proud of, grew up to be a handsome young man. He and his wife Jennifer gave me the gift of being a grandfather to four beautiful children, Jacoby, Trinity, Sydney and Emerald. I was also very lucky to be Uncle Jay to so many children that have been a great part of my life.
My life has been fulfilled by so many great friends and family. I can’t possibly name all of you and I am not so good at expressing myself, but I love all of you. You all know who you are.
After learning I had cancer and not long to live, I appreciated all your support and help. Not everyone has been as fortunate as me to know how much love so many people have given to me with the benefit and helping to care for me during this time. So, thank you to everyone one.
When I pass I will be thinking of all of you, and I will meet you in heaven when it is time.
The family would like to remember Jay for his courage during the hard times, the dedication he had to his family and friends. He had a special bond with his wife Carole, they made memories that will last forever.
Jay could tell stories that could go on and on for hours. He brought joy to his grandkids, and all the kids he adopted as his own. There was never a dull moment and we want him to know how much we love him and thank him for all the great memories he has given us.
He was preceded in death by Chris, Jack, Bobby and Doris.
He is survived by his wife Carole; his son, Murray and his daughter-in-law, Jennifer, and grandkids Jacoby, Trinity, Sydney and Emerald; and all his parents, brothers and sisters listed above.
Joan Marie Paige
1936 - 2010
It was with her typical style of grace, dignity and bravery that Joan M. Paige left this life to enter into the next on Dec. 6.
Joan was diagnosed with liver cancer in April of 2010.
Although her cancer was not curable, she courageously faced it, and never let her good spirit or optimism flag.
The oldest of nine children, Joan was born to Jack and Mary (Karlick) Humbert on July 4, 1936, in Mahnomen, Minn.
She was educated in Mahnomen and graduated from Mahnomen High School in 1954.
In 1955,she married Bill Johnson and moved to Montana. To this union, four children were born, Kathy, Peggy, Carole and Billy.
In 1964 the family moved to Dillon. The couple later divorced.
In 1977, after a whirlwind romance, Joan married the man of her dreams, Howard Paige.
Together they owned and operated Howard Lumber Company, first in Twin Bridges and then in Dillon.
It was rare to see one without the other in their years together.
Joan was quick to smile and laugh. She thoroughly enjoyed cooking, shopping, entertaining, practical jokes, travel and RVing, wintering in Yuma, gardening, sudoku, and above all else her family and friends.
Joan had immense beauty, inside and out.
Throughout her entire life, Joan had a work ethic that was second to none. She was employed by Dr. Engish, Dr. Cameron and Rolandson Equipment.
Most recently Joan’s work was focused on her rental properties in Dillon.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, Jimmy; and a sister, Rosella Wiese.
Her survivors include her beloved husband, Howard; daughters, Kathy (Ken) Smith, Peggy (Rick) Clark, all of Dillon, Carole Diede, Glendive; and her son, Bill (Darcy) Johnson, Whitehall.
Seven grandchildren, Kyler and Kayli Smith, Jim (Kathryn) Johnson, Colby and Carly Diede, and Jake and Jordan Johnson.
Four great-grandchildren, Kimberly, Kate, William and Evan Johnson.
Siblings Mary Lou Nicosia, St Paul, Minn.; Diane Peterson, Doris Ringstead, Debbie Dulaney and Dan Humbert, all of Glasgow; and brother, Ron Humbert, Chaplain, Minn.
A celebration of Joan’s life will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 10 at Brundage Funderal Home.
Interment of ashes will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
The family suggests remembrance to Barrett Home Health and Hospice, 90 Hwy 91 South, Dillon, MT. 59725.
Condolences may be expressed at www.brundagefuneralhome.com
Charles D. Rybicki
1980 - 2010
Charles “Chuck” D. Rybicki, 30, Dillon, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Nov. 24.
He was born Feb. 10, 1980, in Green Bay, Wisc., the son of Gayle (Nowak) Seidl and Mark D. Rybicki.
He attended school in Pulaski, Wis. As avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing. After a visit to Montana for ice fishing with his uncles, he returned home to announce, “I have my stuff packed and I'm headin' to Montana.” Big Sky country offered 'more' of all that he loved about the outdoors.
Chuck was a member of the Laborer's Union Local #1686, and worked for several years as a lead man on pipe laying crews in Montana. In recent years, he worked as a ranch hand at the Holland Ranch, allowing him more time to spend with his family.
On May 26, 2007, he married Lisa Walker Rybicki, who survives him.
He is also survived by his step-daughters, Brandi Lovaas and Ashlee Walker, Dillon; brother, Josh (Jenny) Rybicki and God-daughter Maya Ribicki, Pulaski, Wis.; sister, Ashley (Fred) Janssen nd nephew Frederick Janssen II, Buffalo, Wyo.; mother, Gayle (Ken) Seidl, Green Valley, Wis.; father, Mark (Cheri) Rybicki, Green Bay, Wis.; mother-in-law, Linda Mazejka, Dillon. Further survived by several great aunts, aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.
Chuck was preceded in death by his grandparents, Art and Dorothy (Atchackl) Nowak, Angelica, Wis.; and Donald and Rita (Bajorek) Rybicki, Krakow, Wis.; uncle, Jimmy Rybicki, Pulaski, Wis.
A service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Gillette, Wyo., with Father Dave Barrett officiating.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with a funeral mass at 11 a.m.
A Mass of Christian burial at St. Casmiris Cemetery in Krakow, Wis., will follow.
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