Raymond Earl Kalberg, 83

Raymond Earl Kalberg, 83, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2005, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Hanley Falls, Minn., to Arnt and Ruth (McCall) Kalberg.

Raymond moved at a young age with his family to Montana, where he was raised and lived most of his life.

He graduated from the Hardin High School in 1939, and on Feb. 16, 1943, he joined the Army Air Corps. Raymond advanced quickly: from private to master sergeant and then from a warrant officer to chief warrant officer before separating Jan. 14, 1946.

On Dec. 5, 1945, Raymond married Marian Snell in Hardin.

Upon his return from active duty, Raymond attended Montana State University in Missoula, and in 1949 graduated with a bachelor's degree in business. He worked for Carter Oil for a short time but made his career with the Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co., both in Billings and finally in Great Falls, before retiring March 14, 1975.

In 1981, Raymond and Marian moved to the Flathead where he went to work part-time for Fun Beverage until ultimately retiring in 1996.

Raymond was also a life member of the Elks Lodge.

Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Marian; and a brother, Donald.

He is survived by two sons, Gary and Sandy Kalberg of Kalispell, and Dale and Connie Kalberg of Missoula; one daughter, Kimberly Kalberg, of Hamilton; and a sister, Thelma Lockrem, of Auburn, Calif.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial gifts be given to the QRU in Bigfork or to ALERT.

Johnson Mortuary & Crematory is caring for Raymond's family.Loretta Jean Vincent, 65

Loretta Jean Vincent, 65, died Monday, June 20, 2005, at her home in Libby, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on Jan. 31, 1940, at Kalispell, to Lorraine Croskey and Buster Brown.

She attended Creston Grade School and Flathead Valley High School.

Loretta married Chuck Doherty in 1956, and they raised three children - Steve, Allen and Sharon.

After Chuck's death, Loretta was married briefly to Dan Raysen.

In 1994, she married Billy Urdahl, and after his death she married Bill Vincent in 1997.

In addition to being a full-time mom, grandma and great-grandma, Loretta worked as a waitress at Syke's and other restaurants throughout northwestern Montana.

She enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, playing pool and during her later years, four-wheeling.

In retirement, Loretta and Bill enjoyed traveling and greeting guests at their Happy's Inn home. Loretta also enjoyed crafts, and her extended family treasure her handmade gifts.

Loretta was preceded in death by husbands, Chuck Doherty and Billy Urdahl; her father, Buster Brown; stepfather, Harold Croskey; sister, Leila Mordeau; and brother, Tim Brown.

Survivors include her mother, Lorraine Croskey, of Kalispell; her husband, Bill Vincent, of Libby; sister, Donna, and her husband, Dick Kidwell, of Kalispell; brother, Kerry, and his wife, Nita Croskey, of Columbia Falls; sister, Lucille, and her husband, Roy Parpart, of Tonasket, Wash.; brother, Dave, and his wife, Barbara Brown, of Lodi, Calif.; and brother, Ross Brown, of Pearl River, La.

She also is survived by her children, Steve Doherty and his wife Vivian of Libby; Sharon and her husband Brian Higgins of Kalispell; and Allen and his wife Pat Doherty of Fortine; and stepchildren, Will and Susie Vincent, Bruce and Patti Jo Vincent, Steve and Corine Vincent, and Scott and Hassey Vincent, all of Libby, 17 grandchildren, 15 stepgrandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren in the Flathead Valley and Libby areas.

Loretta's courage, faith and life were celebrated with a graveside service Saturday, June 25, 2005, at the City of Libby Cemetery.