Elizabeth “Jimmie” (Reed) Rolof passed away on October 4, 2024. It is never easy to hear about the passing of a former THS student but sometimes, like now, it is really difficult.
Elizabeth (Reed) Rolof — Class of 1966
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Nancy (Smith) Morris — Class of 1955
Nancy (Smith) Morris (1936-2024) was born in Pennsylvania but came to Trona as a child and attended school in Trona from kindergartens until graduation in 1955. See married Eugene Morris in 1958. They were married 61 years until his death in 2019. They had two children, Paula (Morris) Lee and Pete Morris both of them attended Trona High School.
Anita Aasgard — Class of 1980
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Anita Aasgard on September 10, 2023, our dear sister, sister- in-law, and aunt.
Anita had several careers and loved hiking, camping and fishing. She enjoyed gardening and everything outdoors. She was an avid writer who wrote inspirational thoughts and kept many journals of her hopes and expectations for herself. She was a good poet and loved to draw. She loved God, her family and friends and her loyal animals. Anita will be missed by all who knew her.
Anita was predeceased by her grandfather and grandmother Al Aasgard Sr. and Rose Aasgard, father Al Aasgard Jr.(Class of 1943), mother Patricia and Harry Pounds all from Trona. She was also predeceased by her brother, Lew Aasgard (Class of 1973) and niece Kayla.
She is survived by her older sister Phyllis, brother-in-law Frank, sisters-in-law Gretchen and Sandy, nieces Hope and Aspen and many loving cousins.
The family will have a service in honor of Anita on April 20th on a beautiful spring day at the Searles Valley Cemetery in Trona.
Charlotte (Duffel) Hicks — Class of 1955
Charlotte was born 14 JUL 1937 and passed away August 7, 2024. The Duffel family came to Trona in 1955 so Charlotte was not a student at Trona High School for very long. She wasn’t there long enough to have a graduating picture in the yearbook.
Her services will be 10 am September 21, 2024 at the Searles Valley Cemetery.
Charlotte will be buried in the Searles Valley Cemetery along with her parents, her sister, Regina, class of 1961 and her brothers, James, class of 1958 and Rex, class of 1959.
Charlotte was also known as Charlotte Van Sickle.
Regina (Duffel) Blevins — Class of 1961
Graveside services were held for Regina at the Searles Valley Cemetery on Saturday, May 25, 2024. where her parents, sister Melva and brothers Sunny and Rex are buried.
The Duffel family came to Trona in 1955 from Arkansas. I can’t tell you much about Regina. Perhaps the classmates and friends who new her best will leave comments.
James “Jim’ Hunter — Class of 1956
Jim Hunter’s Graveside service is Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10 am at the Searles Valley Cemetery. Following the service is a potluck at Trona Elks. Family and friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation at T2T.org or a organization of your choice.
Jim’s family moved from Oklahoma to Trona in 1952. Jim married Ellinor Crossley from the class of 1958. In 1998 Jim marred Sharon Sessions from the class of 1959. She passed away in 2019.
Alice (Quezada) Korba Criger — Class of 1949
Julie Korba let us know that her mother Alice (Quezada) Korba Criger passed away on May 31, 2024 at 5:30. Her Facebook account is under Alice Criger. She was 93 and Trona’s biggest Cheerleader!
The 1949 yearbook lists Alice’s achievements as G. A. A. President, Girls League, Telescope Staff and Cheerleader ’47, ’48 and ’49, .
Alice had eight brothers; Edwardo (1913-2009), Edmundo (1916-2001) , Jesus (1919-2006), Migel (1922-2010), Fernando, Raul, Estaban (1915-2002), Art (1944-1968) and and three sisters; Evangenia (1924-2019), Estila (1926-2023) and Hortencia (1929-2007).
Mark Bennett Morgan (1962-2024) — Class of 1980
Mark Bennett Morgan, age 61, of Whitefish, MT passed away April 13, 2024. He was born August 21, 1962 in Tehachapi, CA to the late Daniel Leroy Morgan and Florence Joyce Morgan (Newcomb). He grew up in Trona, California and shared many stories about the uniqueness of that small town.
Mark was a passionate, caring, generous, soul that loved his family. He took pride in his intellect and was an insightful person with a sharp wit. He enjoyed challenging banter, quiet conversations, or just spending time with his close friends and family. Mark enjoyed playing trivia with his wife and friends at various taverns, testing his knowledge. He loved animals. He was a vegetarian since he was 19. He was an advocate and donor for many charities. He was an outdoor enthusiast and some of his hobbies included skiing, hiking, motorcycle riding, snorkeling, rafting, playing frisbee, and horseback riding. His favorite places to be were in the crowd during a concert or atop a mountain. Music was a passion for him, and nature his religion. He and his wife had been to hundreds of concerts together and saw many classic rock bands live. Mark was drawn to the Flathead many years ago because of the awe and beauty of this area and had a love for Glacier National Park. Mark had a great connection to nature and all things green. During his time here, he and his wife helped out many young people in time of need, providing their home, food, financial help, anything they needed. He took great pride in being able to help.
Professionally, he was a computer programmer for various companies and worked in the tech industry for many decades, was self-taught and always looked up to his hero, Rocky (Peter) Graziano. In his spare time, he enjoyed an IPA and even brewed his own beer. He was a good cook and his wife and boys will especially miss him around mealtime.
Mark is survived by wife of 28 years, Katie L. Morgan; sons: Kristian Stipe (Erica), Ryan Stipe (Serena), and Michael Morgan (Grace); siblings: Marcia Nevins (Bill) and Larry Morgan (Renee); and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces, and cousins. With too many friends to list and so many lives touched, it is widely known that he will be missed.
In addition to his parents, Mark is preceded in death by his two Aunts: Marty Hayden and Elizabeth (Betty) Morgan Boon.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. To send online condolences, please visit www.columbiamortuary.com.
Lindsey Paige Parks-Garrett — Class of 1984
My mother-in-law Paige unexpectedly passed away January 19, 2024. My husband, her son, is needing financial help in order to have her cremated. He dealing with a huge loss right now, and is trying to navigate this tragic situation while trying to grieve. All of this was unexpected. He was notified she was in the ICU and she passed days later after succumbing to her health issues. Services for Paige will be February 20th at Christian Fellowship of Trona. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
— Brittany Parks
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Donald J. McCarley — Class of 1969
Donald J. McCarley age 73 of St. Cloud died Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his home in St. Cloud. Burial with full military honors will be 1PM Friday January 12, 2024 at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation will be from 4-6PM on Thursday (Today) at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud. The Sauk Rapids Legion will pray at 6PM.
Donald James McCarley was born to Donald H. and Joyce (Hill) McCarley on August 25, 1950, in Ridgecrest, CA. He graduated from Trona High School in Trona, CA, and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy during the time of the Vietnam War. Don then worked as a letter carrier for over 33 years for the United States Postal Service in St. Cloud. Don was married to Doris Lee Montgomery on March 24, 1975, in Lancaster, CA, and together they raised their three sons.
Don will be remembered for his love of books and reading. He was an avid hunter and liked to spend time in nature. Don and Doris loved to watch classic movies together, especially Jimmy Stewart movies. He was also a big John Wayne and Elvis fan. He had an unmatched love of music and was known as a rock and roll “headbanger.” Don was also very proud of his military service, and was a commander of the color guard at the Sauk Rapids American Legion Post #254 for many years. Above all else, he will be dearly missed as an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him.
Don is survived by his wife, Doris; sons, Bobby (Tara) Nowak of Wausau, WI, Flynn (Renee) McCarley of Green Bay, WI, and Cody (Melissa) McCarley of St. Cloud; grandchildren, Kole, Madison, Carrington, Ava, Connor, and Vivian; great-grandchild, Teagan; and brothers, John Phillip McCarley, class of 1967, and Larry McCarley, class of 1975.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Teresa , class of 1971.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Disabled American Veterans organization at www.donate.dav.org/donate
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