Robert Haas

Robert “Bob” Haas, 62, Mandan, died unexpectedly on Feb. 16, 2010.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Feb. 22, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Patrick Schumacher as celebrant. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery with full military honors provided by the VFW Post 707 and American Legion Post 40. 

Bob was born July 9, 1947, in Mandan, to Rueben and Margaret (Schmidt) Haas. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1967 and in the National Guard for 20 years. Bob was a Deputy Sheriff for many years until an injury forced him to retire. He then drove cross-country on an 18 wheeler. Bob married Sandra Kraft in 2000.

Bob lived life to the fullest, relishing the quiet moments. He loved being outdoors fishing, and enjoying the beauty of the sunsets at Fort Lincoln State Park. His low keyed manner would allow him greater enjoyment being around friends, whether it was watching a Vikings game or playing a game of cards. An avid fan of western movies, combined with war documentaries on the Discovery channel, expanded his knowledge of the country he loved. Although he did not want to spend much time preparing food Bob enjoyed sharing a good meal with family. Being a proud veteran and dedicated to his profession in law enforcement leaves us memories we will cherish of the Bob we knew.

Bob will be missed by his sons, Jason Haas, Bismarck and Justin (Stephanie) Haas, Wash.; daughter, Jackie (Neil) Null, Ind.; grandchildren, Jacob and April Leckenby, and Kody Robert Haas; step-daughter, Rhonda Kraft, Mandan; sister, Marcie Flynn, Mandan; and brother, Mike (Judy) Haas, Bismarck.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy; his parents; a brother, Jack Haas; and a brother-in-law, Frosty Flynn.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorial to the family.

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Lois Hohbein

Lois Hohbein, 61, of Affton, Mo., formerly of Mandan, passed away Feb. 13, 2010, at her home, her family at her side, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Services were held on Friday, Feb. 19, at the First Lutheran Church in Mandan. Burial was in Mandan Union Cemetery.

Lois Lillian Green was born on May 14, 1948 at Chelan, Wash., the daughter of Harvey and Velma (Harkness) Green. She graduated form Selkirk High School in Ione, Wash., in 1966. She married Don Barron on Dec.28, 1966, in Davenport, Wash. The family moved to Mandan in 1978. Three children were born to this union, Lori, Yolanda and Donald II.

On Aug. 23, 1985, Lois was united in marriage to Marvin Hohbein at the First Lutheran Church in Mandan. Marvin and Lois had two children, Holly and Devin, who added to their large blended family.

Lois drove school bus for 35 years, in Spokane, Wash., Minneapolis, Minn., Mandan and in St. Louis. Mo. When she had time to spare, Lois enjoyed, flea marketing, gardening, sewing, quilting and scrapbooking.

Lois is survived by her husband, Marvin of Affton; her daughters, Holly Hohbein of Springfield, Mo., Lori Gilman and Yolanda (Brad) Boyd, all of Bismarck, Marcia Matykiewicz of Rosemount, Minn., and Shari (Kevin) Hafner of Beulah; her sons, Devin (Tanisha) Hohbein of Affton, Donald Barron of Bismarck, Marlin (Gina) Hohbein of Chasta, Minn., and Greg Hohbein of Bismarck; 16 grandchildren, Joshua, Mandy, Amy, Courtni, Jaci, Jackson, Jayda, Carter, Chelsey, Danielle, Lindsey, Kristin, Jarret, D.J., Noah and Isabella; four great-grandchildren, Alex, Kalee, Tanisha and Kingstin; her mother Velma Green of Chewelah, Wash.;  her sisters, Deloris (Robert) Krabbenhoft and Peggy Krabbenhoft, all of Metaline Falls, Wash., and Marlene (Mike) Martin of Rathdrum, Idaho; brothers, Buster (Joan) Green of Chewelah, Wash., and Buck Green of Thompson, Mont.; sisters-in-law, Marion Hohbein, Edna Hohbein,  Lila (Lawrence) Zinnel, Alphild Hohbein, Lela Hohbein, Mona Christianson, Linda Hohbein and Della Haddad; and her special canine friend, Kuddles.

Lois was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Green, her grandparents, Henry and Hulda Harkness and Walter and Etta Green; a grandson, Matthew Gilman; two sisters-in-law and eight brothers-in-law; and just a week prior to her death, a canine friend, Precious.

Anton J. Kuntz

Anton J. “Tony” Kuntz, 84, Mandan, died Feb. 17, 2010, at his home.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Patrick Schumacher as celebrant. Burial was at Mandan Union Cemetery. 

Tony was born July 11, 1925, in Mandan, to Joseph and Rose (Frohlich) Kuntz. He was raised and educated in Mandan. On July 3, 1950 Tony married Lenora Schekorsky in Mandan.

Honest and hard working, Tony enjoyed the 38 years he spent working for Cass Clay Creamery in Mandan, retiring in June, 1987. Tony appreciated the outdoors and enjoyed being by the river, especially fond of all the time he spent camping and fishing. Tony and Lenore traveled to Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii, and were proud to have traveled through all 50 states. Tony was a member of the Mandan Moose Lodge and Eagles Club.

Blessed to have shared his life is his wife of 59 years, Lenore, Mandan; sister, Viola (Hermes) Curry, Broomfield, Colo.; sister-in-law, Susan Kuntz, Arvada, Colo.; niece, Judie (Bill) Keller, Bismarck; great nephew, Jeff (Shana) Keller, and their children, Amanda and Sara, Bismarck; great niece, Lori (Gene) Balzer, and their children Ryne and Michael, Bismarck.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Maggie; and one brother, Bill Kuntz.

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Diane O’Neil

Diane O’Neil, 68, Fargo, formerly of Mandan, died Feb. 18, 2010, at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, Fargo.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Diane was born on Aug. 24, 1941, in Sturgis, S.D., to Roland and Johnann Veren. She grew up on a farm just east of Sturgis until 1958. Her father sold the farm and moved to Sturgis for her senior year in high school. She graduated in 1959 from Sturgis High School, went to college at SDSU, met and married Patrick O’Neil in 1962 and graduated from SDSU in 1963 with a degree in chemistry. She moved to Laramie, Wyo., where her husband went to law school. She moved to Mandan in 1965, taught at Flasher and later at Christ the King and finally at Mandan Senior High School for 30 plus years.

Diane retired in 2004, after which she and Pat enjoyed traveling in her convertible, watching the grandkids in all kinds of sporting events and hunting and fishing.

Diane enjoyed throughout her life camping, fishing, golfing, playing cards with her family and doing crossword puzzles, but did not like to sew, cook or clean.

She is survived by her mother, Johnann Veren, Sturgis; two daughters, Mari (Marshall) McCullough, Fargo, and Tara O’Neil (Hal Gray), St. Anthony, Minn.; her son, Patrick O’Neil, Fargo; two sisters, Gayle (Wally) Massie, Kalispell, Mont., and Joyce (David) De Garlais, Pocatello, Idaho; her brother, Wade (Pauline) Veren, Rapid City, S.D.; and five grandchildren, Connor, Finn, and Shane, Fargo, and Ian and Tori, Minneapolis, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick O’Neil; and her father, Roland Veren.

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