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John Anton Hafla

Birth	:	5 Jul 1928 Garfield County, Montana, USA
Death	:	20 May 2015 Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.3816986, -105.8249969
Inscription	:	HERE LIES BIG JOE THE MAN THE MYTH THE LEGEND BELOVED SON BROTHER UNCLE AND FRIEND
Description	:	SOURCE: Death Certificate: '''''''''''''''''''''''''' Source: Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home John Anton Hafla, the 8th child of Anton Joseph Hafla and Agnes Hanel Hafla, was born July 5, 1928, in Wason Flats, Montana, passed in his sleep at Sweetwater Retirement in Billings, Montana on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. John's parents, immigrants from Alexandria, Russia instilled in John a strong sense of hard work, along with Christian and frugal values. John was a member of the 307th Fighter Squadron, part of the Army Air Corps. He enlisted October 23, 1946; spent time traveling throughout the United... Read More	SOURCE: Death Certificate: '''''''''''''''''''''''''' Source: Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home John Anton Hafla, the 8th child of Anton Joseph Hafla and Agnes Hanel Hafla, was born July 5, 1928, in Wason Flats, Montana, passed in his sleep at Sweetwater Retirement in Billings, Montana on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. John's parents, immigrants from Alexandria, Russia instilled in John a strong sense of hard work, along with Christian and frugal values. John was a member of the 307th Fighter Squadron, part of the Army Air Corps. He enlisted October 23, 1946; spent time traveling throughout the United States and parts of Europe. He was discharged October 22, 1949 after receiving the rank of Staff Sergeant; the Good Conduct Medal and the Occupation Medal Germany including the Berlin Airlift. When John returned home to Miles City, Montana, he met and married Aldeen Agatha Shockley on August 19, 1950; their living children include Deborah Lee, Sandra Ann, and Sima Rae Serena. Unfortunately Aldeen was killed in a car accident July 19, 1971. John was an accomplished individual who worked as a mechanic at Valley Auto, a bartender at the Moose Club, and a brakeman with the Milwaukee Railroad but spent the majority of his career as the power plant supervisor for Montana Dakota Utilities. He always felt fortunate that he had such a great job and wonderful people to work with. John married Katherine Louise Grutkowski October 1, 1988. They had 10 wonderful years together until Katy lost her battle with cancer on March 3, 1998. October 28, 1999 John married his long-time friend and partner Laurel Jean Lockwood. John and Jean hosted many card parties, enjoyed boating, camping and fishing and always had a welcome sign on the side door. John was an avid hunter, fisherman and rock hound. A self-taught jeweler, he always enjoyed showing everyone his many fine pieces of Montana Moss Agate, faceted stones and unique statues. He taught his grandsons the fine art of demolishing the local area prairie dog towns. John is survived by his wife Jean Hafla, his daughters Deborah Ruppe, Sandra Law (husband Jim), and Simmy Audet (husband Allan); his grandchildren John Ruppe, Dr. Aaron Audet, (wife Heather); Melanie Perry (husband Von); and Ashley Holkum (husband Jonathan). Great-grandchildren Bode and Hudson Audet, Cadderly Perry, and Hadley Holkum. Along with his sisters Agnes Cramer (Bob), and Rose Schantz. The family would especially like to thank the wonderful caring staff at Sweetwater Retirement. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the family lot of the Calvary Cemetery, Miles City, MT. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.

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Where is John Anton Hafla's memorial?
John Anton Hafla's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, USA.
When did John Anton Hafla death?
John Anton Hafla death on 20 May 2015 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Anton Hafla's memorial?
Latitude: 46.3816986
Longitude: -105.8249969

Family Members:

Parent

Anton Joseph Hafla Sr.

(1888 - 1943)

Agnes Hanel Hafla

(1893 - 1953)

Spouse

Marie Christina Peterson Hafla

(1916 - 2012)

Jean Lockwood Hafla

(1929 - 2017)

Siblings

(1913 - 2003)

(1916 - 2012)

(1919 - 2011)

(1935 - 2002)

Children

Patricia Ann Hafla Campbell

(1938 - 2020)

Jane Marie Halfa Rath

(1947 - 2021)

Twin Girl 1 Hafla

(1952 - 1952)

Twin Girl 2 Hafla

(1952 - 1952)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3816986, -105.8249969

2. Old Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3807600, -105.8246500

3. Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3807564, -105.8246536

4. Custer County Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3891983, -105.8264008

5. Pine Hills School Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4077988, -105.8167038

6. Fort Keogh Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3800011, -105.8874969

7. Pine Crest Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4564018, -105.7789001

8. Hathaway Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2616997, -106.2185974

9. Rosebud Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.4381027

10. Powder River Supply Depot Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7302900, -105.4350800

11. Rock Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7847800, -106.1411500

12. MacKenzie Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.1569500, -105.1448000

13. Prairie County Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7881012, -105.3443985

14. Knowlton Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3210983, -105.0710983

15. Little Flat Community Cemetery
Fallon, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4598000, -105.0291700

16. Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.6528015

17. Cottonwood Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4294014, -104.9674988

18. North Stacey Cemetery
Powder River County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7569008, -105.8814011

19. Fallon Cemetery
Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8168983, -105.1327972

20. Little Flat Community Cemetery
Fallon, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7659300, -105.0487600

21. Bean Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8535995, -106.4011002

22. Lutheran Cemetery
Fallon, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8320800, -105.1120100

23. Mildred Cemetery
Mildred, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6850204, -104.9543457

24. Brown Cemetery
Colstrip, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8321991, -106.4180984