Obituaries

Bellach, George---Death of George Bellach on Saturday May 10, eight miles south of Arnegard occurred the death of George Linza Bellach.  He was born February 25, 1905, and at the time of his death was 14 years old.  He was the son of Louie and Linnie Bellach who formerly resided at Williston.  His death was caused by a large rock falling on him.  About five o’clock in the afternoon he went to his play house not far from his house and two hours later was found dead by his younger brother. He had endeared himself to all who came in contact with him, and his loss will be keenly felt by all who knew him.  He leaves to mourn his loss a mother and stepfather Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hart, his brother and sister Lloyd and Frances Bellach and many friends and relatives. Williston Graphic May 15, 1919

Corbett, Mrs. John --- of Williston is dead. The sad news of the death of this greatly beloved woman came as a shock to the many friends of the deceased in this city, when It was learned that she gave up the struggle at eleven o'clock Tuesday night, after an illness of several weeks from typhoid fever. Mrs. Corbett bad been seriously ill, but was making such rapid progress in her recovery that she was considered almost out of danger. She however, suffered a relapse, which had weakened her condition she could not with stand. Mrs. Corbett, whose maiden name was Myrtle Williams, was born in Wisconsin thirty-seven years ago. When in her teens, the family moved to North Dakota, where they resided on a ranch south of White Earth. In 1901, when Mrs. Corbett’s father, M. S. Williams, became deputy county treasurer, the family moved to Minot, residing here for several years Mrs. Corbett taught in the Minot schools and later was employed in the office of the county treasurer, her father having been elected to that office. She was united in marriage to John Corbett seven years ago, and a short time later the couple removed to Williston. where Mr. Corbett bought the Williston Graphic. Three children have blessed this union. Mrs. Corbett leaves also father and mother, & sister, Mrs. E. R. Bronson, and brother, Charles. The deceased was a remarkably noble woman who has proved to be a most worthy helpmate to the man she promised to love and obey. The Independent finds words inadequate to express Its extreme sorrow over the death of Mrs. Corbett and the newspaper fraternity of the state generally extends to the bereaved husband and other members of the family their sympathy. Ward County Independent October 19, 1911

Death of Baby Gibb
The little Gibb baby, the four-month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gibb of White Earth, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brownson, in this city, last Saturday morning at half past two. The funeral was held at the Brownson residence Sunday afternoon at three o’clock, the sermon being delivered by Rev. Clapp of Fargo. After the services at the house the remains were taken to the cemetery where a short but impressive service was held after which the remains were lowered in their last resting place. Among relatives and friends from out of the city attending the funeral were, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Williams of White Earth; M. S. Williams, and Mrs. Fred Truax, of Minot, Roy and Truman Williams, Mrs. Guy Williams, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Williams and J. P. Smerud, of White Earth. During the funeral services music was rendered by a quartette consisting of Misses Greenup and Lougheed, Alva Field and Arlie Disney. Baby Gibb was taken sick a little over Six weeks before his death. He Was suffering with an attack of cerebral meningitis. Before his death the original disease had practically disappeared but the baby was unable to recover and passed to his heavenly home Saturday morning. The babe was Mr. and Mrs. Gibb’s only child and his death comes as a heavy blow indeed, to them. Their loss is indeed great and the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends is extended to them. Williston Graphic Thursday November 15, 1906

McKrill, Bertina A., wife of Edward C. McKrill of Williston, died of ptomaine poisoning Monday afternoon May 6, after a short illness of four days.  She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and three small children, Edward aged nine, Virginia aged seven, and Ned aged four, also an aged mother, a sister and two brothers all residing at or near Watford City. Bertina A. McKrill was born at ?lahlen, Norway, and was 37 years old.  Services were held at the St. Episcopal church on Thursday with the Rev. N. E. Elsworth conducting the service.  Interment was in the Williston cemetery.  Williston Graphic May 15, 1919

Miss Iva Wizer, 13 years of age, daughter of Mrs. Elias Wizer, 623 North Main street, died Saturday of tubercular peritonitis, after an illness of nine weeks. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church. Williston Graphic May 15, 1919

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