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ASHLEY Ludwig SchlabSZ, 83, Ashley, died March 26, 2003, at a Bismarck hospital. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Ashley. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church. Casketbearers will be his great nieces and nephews.

Ludwig Schlabsz, son of Jacob and Katherina (Nitschke) Schlabsz, was born June 30, 1919, northeast of Ashley. The family moved into Ashley in 1927, and he graduated from Ashley Public Schools. He attended two years of college at Valley City State and one year at the University of North Dakota. He served in I the North Dakota National Guard from 1940 to 1941, and in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946, serving in the signal corps. After his honorable discharge from the service, he returned to Ashley and became engaged in the grocery and general merchandise business known as, the Farmers Store until 1954.

He then became employed by the U.S. Agricultural Department, and Postal Service from 1954 until his retirement in 1983. Louie spent many days on the golf course and at the Ashley Country Club with his friends. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed bird watching and playing a good game of gin with his friends and family.

Church activities were very important to him and he will always be known for his sense of humor. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he had held various church offices. He was a member of the Ashley Country Club and Frank Piper American Legion Post No. 53. He was a past member of the Ashley Lions Club and was a former school board member.

He is survived by one sister, Hulda Giedt, Ashley; one niece, Barbara (Ronald) Litsey, Ashley; and three nephews, Charles (Jocelyn) Kraemer, Oakes, Kenneth (Andrea) Giedt, Aberdeen, S.D., and John Louis Giedt, Tulsa, Okla. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 112 First St. S.E., Ashley, N.D. 58413.

(Carlsen Funeral Home, Ashley) Ludwig Schlabsz Dorothy McLaughlin FARGO- Dorothy L. McLaughlin, 78, Fargo, died March 26, 2003, at home after a battle with cancer. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Church of the Holy Spirit, Fargo. She is survived by her husband, James; five sons, Tim, Minot, John, Grand Junction, David, Anoka, Jerry, Andover, and Robert, Fargo; three daughters, Mary Henley, Eden Prairie, and Jane Whitt and Martha O'Neal, both of Rifle, 11 grandchildren; three great -grandchildren; and one sister, Shirley Fraser, El Toro, Calif.

(Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo) Ernest Lorz HARVEY Ernest Lorz, 65, Harvey, died March 27, 2003, at the Mandan hospital. Arrangements are pending with Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey. John Zander John F. Zander, 88, Mandan, died March 26, 2003, at a Bismarck care center. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with the Rev. Patrick Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. John Zander Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m.

today at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with a Catholic Daughters and St. Joseph Circle rosary at 4 p.m. and a parish vigil at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at 9 a.m. until the time of the services at the church.

John was born June 24, 1914, in Morton County, the son of Frank and Monika (Kautzman) Zander. He was raised and attended school in Morton County. John married Ida Gustin on Oct. 22, 1940, at St. Vincent's Church in Crown Butte.

He was employed at Farmers Union and later as a manager at Northwest Oil Equipment for 23 years. Upon his retirement, he worked at Weigel Funeral Home for 19 years. He was a charter member of the Mandan Moose Club, a member of the Eagles and Elks and a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. John enjoyed traveling, bowling, dancing, playing pinochle and having coffee at Hardee's with his pals. He was a great father and husband.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ida, Bismarck; two daughters and one son-in-law, Sister Janet, Bismarck, and Nadine and John Jojade, Maple Grove, seven sons and six daughters-in-law, Terry and Bonnie, Bismarck, Greg, Fort Collins, Arno and Martha, Needham, Patrick and Sandi, Forestburg, S.D., Leon "Frank" and Beth, Bismarck, Charles and Joan, Berthoud, and William and Karla, Mandan; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four brothers, Emil, Bismarck, Steve, Yakima, Harry, Fargo, and Joe, Apache Junction, and three sisters, Katie Zerr, Milton, Betty Leingang, Mandan, and Sister Damaris, Lacey, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughterlaw, Carol; seven brothers; and three sisters. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Church of St. Joseph Trust Fund. Eugene Scherr STRASBURG Eugene Scherr, 80, Strasburg, died March 27, 2003, at a Strasburg care center.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Strasburg. Further arrangements are pending Myers Funeral Home, Strasburg. Dean Bennett HARVEY Dean W. Bennett, 70, Harvey, died March 27, 2003, at a Harvey nursing home.

Arrangements are pending with Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey. a Flexsteel. SOFAS AND CHAIRS 1800 fABRICS OFF choose from (includes special orders) Downtown Furniture Co. 117 North 4th Street 255-6061 and Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat: downtown.homefurnishings.com We want to Thank everyone for your expressions of concern, support and encouragement during this most difficult time. A special thanks to those that have stood steadily by us during the yearlong battle Jim fought so courageously.

To Pastor Wolff, Clarence Phyllis, Brian Carl Coleen, Don DeEtta, Greg Maree, Kenny Dorothy, Gary Charlotte Thank You for always being there for us. Brad, Thank You for being the caring, understanding son-in-law you are. Jay Seibel, Joe and Kelly, Thank You for all your kindness. Darcy, Thank You for playing at the service. Dr.

Amin, Marchetta, Mary and Mark at Mid-Dakota Oncology, the staffs of Sakakawea Medical Center, and Sakakawea Hospice programs Thank You, not only for your professionalism but also for your empathy to us during this heartbreaking period. Thanks to the caring, sharing and prayers from this wonderful community. You have made Hazen home for these 2 Texans. Reba Bailey family BISMARCK TRIBUNE Todd Helbling CPT. Todd Helbling marched proudly into eternal life March 25, 2003, 3, after a two-year, valiant battle with cancer.

He was 31. His beautiful wife of almost nine years, Pamela Sue (Himmelspach) Helbling, cared for him and courageously held his hand until the very end. They were surrounded by family, friends and angels. Todd Helbling Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St.

Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with the Rev. Patrick Schumacher officiating. Full military rites will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, south of Mandan. Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m.

Sunday at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan. Catholic Daughters of America will pray the rosary at 4 p.m. Sunday. A parish vigil and rosary will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday.

The final opportunity for visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Weigel Funeral Home. Todd Helbling was born Jan. 27, 1972, at Mandan Hospital, the Wayne P. and JoAnn (Hoffman) Helbling.

His brilliant personality was evident from day one. He grew up in Mandan, graduating from Mandan High School in 1990. Education was very important to Todd, as he was one credit short of his master's degree. His career with the North Dakota Army National Guard (NDARG) began with enlistment April 24, 1989. He advanced steadily through the ranks until earning the promotion to Captain on Sept.

4, 1998. Todd married his best friend, Pamela Sue, on May 20, 1994. They shared a rare, tender love that held steadfast even when separated because of military training obligations. They lived in Devils Lake from the fall of 1996 to the winter of 2001, where Todd was assigned to the 136th Quartermaster Battalion, first as the training officer then as the Officer in Charge. He was honored by his peers on several occasions throughout his guard career to include being named NDARNG Company Grade Officer of the Year in 2001.

Additionally, Todd was presented one of the state's top honors, the North Dakota National Guard Legion of Merit award for exceptional service from April 24, 1989, to March 24, 2003. His military and educational accomplishments were shadowed in comparison to the pride and joy Todd and Pam felt with the birth of their daughter, Brianna Jonice, on Nov. 6, 2000. A perfect reflection of their love, Brianna has her Daddy's personality and spirit. Todd was so proud of "his girls," and they were so proud of his courage, strength and love of life.

Todd was transferred to Bismarck in 2001 after being diagnosed with cancer. Treating the disease and getting his family settled were his primary goals. There was nothing Todd and Pam didn't try, including a trip across the country, to find the cure for his cancer. When Todd's work was done, and he realized the disease was too difficult to beat, he surrendered himself to God's mercy with the full support of his wife and family. His beautiful journey to heaven was shared with us as his incredible personality shined brightly and strongly through.

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He is survived by his wife, Winifred; four sons, Larry, Williston, Gary, Hettinger Lynn, Grassy Butte, and Loren, Dunn Center; one sister, Virginia Hurst, California; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. (Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson) Nubs of the news BIRTHS St. Alexius Medical Center Son, Carrie and Frank Twinn, Mobridge, S.D., 6:36 p.m., March 26. Son, Kim and Lorene Hohbein, Mandan, 9:20 a.m., March 27. Daughter, Richard and Lynn Bowers, Mandan, 1:40 p.m., March 27.

Daughter, Marcel and Jodell Bourgois, Bismarck, 3:13 p.m., March 27. COURT POLICY Nubs of the news information comes from district and municipal courts in Burleigh and Morton counties. In nubs of the news, the Tribune publishes all felony sentences; and misdemeanor sentences with fines of $500 or more a jail term, including suspended sentences. Bismarck Burglary: A storage unit in the 1700 block of Park Avenue was broken into between March 12 and 25 and more than $1,200 in deer venison and tools were stolen. BEG YOUR PARDON If you spot an error that significantly changes the meaning of any Tribune news story, please call the city editor at 250-8247.

TIMES FOR CALLS The hours for handling calls for obituaries and nubs of the news are 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The phone numbers are 250-8240 or 888-313-2240, the fax number is 223-2063 and the e-mail address is The e- mail address for obituary pictures is Obituaries may be edited for grammar and style. George Egger George H. Egger, 81, New Underwood, S.D., died March 26, 2003, in a Rapid City, S.D., hospital. Services will be held at i p.m.

MST Saturday at Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Our Lady's Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Rapid City. He is survived by two daughters, Loretta Schroeder, Bismarck, and Cathy Marti, New Underwood; and three grandchildren. (Kirk Funeral Home, Rapid City) Wallace McKenzie Wallace D.

McKenzie, 85, Sandy, formerly of Dickinson, died March 25, 2003, in Oregon. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. MST Tuesday at Price-Murphy Funeral Home, Dickinson. Further arrangements are pending. Funerals today Lawrence Birrenkott, 68, Fargo, 11 a.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fargo.

(Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo) Elmer Dewald, 78, Bismarck, 1:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Bismarck. (Bismarck Funeral Home) Neil Dewhirst, 85, Dickinson, 11 a.m. CST, Epiphany Catholic Church, Watford City. (Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson) Sister Evala Heck, 94, Bismarck, 4 p.m., Chapel of Annunciation Monastery, Bismarck. (Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck) Evelyn Held, 92, New Salem, 2 p.m.

MST, United Church of Christ, New Salem. (BuehlerLarson Funeral Home, New Salem) Iva Langseth, 91, Fargo, 11 a.m., First Assembly of God, Fargo. (Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo) Esther Liebelt, 77, Harvey, 10:30 a.m., Mennonite Brethren Church, Harvey. (Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey) Fred Martin, 87, Strasburg, 10:30 a.m., St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Linton.

(Myers Funeral Home, Linton) Joelene Pagel, 45, Casselton, 10:30 a.m., St. Leo's Catholic Church, Casselton. (West Funeral Home, Casselton) Kristine Stenseth, 79, Arnegard, 11 a.m., Wilmington Lutheran Church, Arnegard. (Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City) State deaths DEVILS LAKE Jerome Schommer, 77. DWIGHT George Hollands, 83.

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He was a member of St. Joseph Parish, and a lifetime member of the North Dakota National Guard Enlisted and Officer associations. There were many roles that Todd held throughout his life husband and father, son, brother, friend, soldier, teacher, leader, consoler and he accepted each with great pride. He will continue to guide each of us to the love and peace of heaven. Todd will forever be loved and missed by those who survive him, including: his loving wife, Pamela Sue; his little girl, Brianna Jonice; his mother, JoAnn Helbling; his father, Wayne P.

Helbling; his motherin-law, Bernice Himmelspach; his sister and brother-in-law, Martina and Steve (and Godson Little Todd) Rennich; his sisters-in-law and brothers-inlaw, Sandy Mainard (Shannon, Brian and Kyle), Dirk, Nancy and Nick (Nicole and Travis) Miller, Gary and Linda (Sharon, Theresa and Marty) Himmelspach, Steve and Mary Godson Trever) Himmelspach, Tim Himmelspach, Randy and Chris (Averey) Himmelspach, Rick and Sandi (Logan, Carter and Grant) Himmelspach and Sherri Himmelspach; his grandparents, Henry Hoffman and Frank and Eva Helbling; his aunts and uncles, Terry and Lucy Hoffman (Terri Ann and Traci), Susie Freidig (Perry Fran, John Kim and Chad), Kenny and Judy Hoffman (John and Sonni Marc), Al and Kathy Wald (Pauline), Ron and Deb Helbling (Gwen), Sue Butler (Jenny and Dave), Richard Helbling, Pat and Chuck Geiger (Dan and Goddaughter Kris), Pam Helbling (Madison and McKenzie) and John Helbling; and numerous great aunts and great uncles. Todd was loved and will also be missed dearly by many: special friends including: the Rev. Patrick Schumacher, LTC. Mike and Joan Hall and their entire National Guard family, and his special friends at Medcenter One. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Martin Himmelspach; maternal grandmother, Pauline Hoffman; and two uncles, Gary Rader and Darrell Freidig.

Genevieve Otto HARVEY Genevieve Otto, 76, Harvey, died March 25, 2003, at her daughter's home in East Grand Forks, Minn. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Harvey. Burial will be in St.

Cecilia Catholic Cemetery, Harvey. She is survived by six daughters, Judith Grenz, Burnsville, Susan Reinke, Devils Lake, Mary Martwick, Liberal, Marjorie Pister, Ulysses, Lorraine O'Shea, East Grand Forks, and Sharon OttoTafelmeyer, Sawyer; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters, LaVerne Axtman, Minot, Pearl Lukenbach, Sykeston, and Dorothy Ozog, Chicago; and one brother, Bernard Muscha, San Francisco. (Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey) Beatrice Sprenger Beatrice Sprenger, 72, Colorado Springs, formerly of Hazen, died March 26, 2003, in a Colorado Springs nursing home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. MST Tuesday at Salem United Methodist Church, Hazen.

Further arrangements are pending with Seibel Funeral Home, Hazen. Vernon Bohrer NAPOLEON Vernon Bohrer, 82, Napoleon, died March 27, 2003, at the Napoleon care center. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Dahlstrom Funeral Home Chapel, Napoleon. Further arrangements are pending.

Earl Shearer OAKES Earl N. Shearer, 90, Oakes, died March 26, 2003, at the Oakes care center. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Church of the Nazarene, Oakes. Further arrangements are pending with Dahlstrom Funeral Home, Oakes..