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In Memory Of

Orville Speelman Jr. age 57 of Lame Deer, MT

May 10, 1957 – September 2, 2016

Orville C. Speelman Jr. age 59 of Busby, MT, Went to be with our dear Lord and Savior on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Billings Clinic.

Orville is survived by his sons; Errol (Lynette) Speelman, Shawn White Shirt, Thunder and Lightning Kellum, his daughter; Sterling Kellum, brothers; Benedict “Benny” Speelman, Jimmy (Emma) Selage, Henry (Janice) Speelman Sr., his sisters; Twilla (Steve) Killsontop-Speelman, Regina Johnson and Iris Westika, Suzette (Scott) Sheffler, Edith (Tracy) Robinson. He is preceded in death by mother; Ruth Tangled Yellowhair (Crazymule), father; Orville Speelman Sr., stepmother; Alvina Fisher, Adopted Parents; Nick and May Selage, son;  Storm Kellum and 1 grandbaby; Baby Speelman.

A Traditional Wake will be held at 7:00 p.m. at St. Labre Catholic Church on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.  Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 T 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer.   Burial will follow in the Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens.

Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.   Stevenson and Sons Funeral  Home of Forsyth has been entrusted in these arrangements

Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Tuesday September 6, 2016

St. Labre Catholic Church

Ashland, MT

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Funeral Service

10:00 a.m.

Wednesday September 7, 2016

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish

Lame Deer, MT

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Interment

Wednesday September 7, 2016

Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens

Lame Deer, MT

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Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Tuesday September 6, 2016

St. Labre Catholic Church

Ashland, MT

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Funeral Service

10:00 a.m.

Wednesday September 7, 2016

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish

Lame Deer, MT

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Interment

Wednesday September 7, 2016

Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens

Lame Deer, MT

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  1. Michael, Speelman and Family says

    September 3, 2016 at 9:03 am

    Speelman’s, It is always hard to lose a member of the family. Orville Jr. was a Hard working man and always kept moving in-spite of any adversity in his way.
    Prayers to our family.
    “tos dos a whome” Orville “Jr”

  2. Tom and Shirley Skinner says

    September 4, 2016 at 7:16 am

    To the family of Orville Speelman Jr,
    Condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Orville. May your faith bring you comfort during this difficult time.

  3. Gerry Robinson (75) says

    September 4, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    Orville was a good friend during our school days. So sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family. He was always kind and good to everyone.

  4. Wanda Bixby says

    September 4, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    Sorry to hear of your brothers passing Twila may God put his loving arms around you n guide you all

  5. Georgia Ann Burns says

    September 4, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    I am sorry for your loss, Sending my sincere condolences. Praying for strength and comfort!!

  6. James D. Jr. & Ann King says

    September 4, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    Deepest sympathy to the family. I always enjoyed having the boys in my art classes at NCTS. I know that Orville always worked hard. May he rest in peace.

  7. Curtis and Carla Fishinghawk says

    September 4, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    I send our families sincerest condolences for the loss of Orville Speelman,he will always be my friend,a good hardworking man…rest in peace brother…

  8. Bertha Brown says

    September 4, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    My condolences to the family, Maheo bless you in your time of sorrow.

  9. Diane Spotted Elk says

    September 4, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    My condolences to the family.

  10. Irvin Farr says

    September 4, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    Condolences to the family

  11. Burt Medicine Bull says

    September 4, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    My heartfelt condolences.

  12. Geri Small says

    September 4, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    Condolences to the Speelman Family. I worked with Orville for some years at Forestry, he was a hard worker and very dependable. Always willing to pitch in where ever needed. Fly High my fren you will be missed. Love, hugs and Prayers to his family and friends.

  13. Frank Farr says

    September 5, 2016 at 11:11 am

    Remembering you all in these days ahead. I’m sorry for your loss of brother, dad, friend.

  14. Julie Gatlin and Kenny Gress says

    September 5, 2016 at 11:21 am

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to Twilla and all the Speelman family.

  15. Mary Dillon says

    September 6, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    We are sending our love and sympathy to all the family. I have good memories of Orville. it’s so hard losing our loved ones –especially those that are close to us. Your family will be in prayer.
    Mary and Jolyn Dillon

  16. Norman Anderon says

    September 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    My prayers to Twilla and the Speelman family. May God enfold Orville in his arms and give him everlasting peace.

  17. Bert and Helen Woods says

    September 7, 2016 at 9:04 am

    Twilla and the Speelman family . Our prayers are with you at this time.

  18. Randy and Cora Stennerson says

    September 7, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    The picture posted is how I remember Orville back in school. He was always a kind person. So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our payers.

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Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Tuesday September 6, 2016

St. Labre Catholic Church

Ashland, MT

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Funeral Service

10:00 a.m.

Wednesday September 7, 2016

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish

Lame Deer, MT

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Interment

Wednesday September 7, 2016

Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens

Lame Deer, MT

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