Local Obituaries for Families in Wolf Point, Montana
Jason Walking Eagle
Jun 15, 2022
Jason Dale Walking Eagle “Tatanka Wacin” Dancing Buffalo was born to Lorna Drum and Alfred Walking Eagle, Sr. on September 15, 1989 in Williston, ND.
Although he was raised by his mother, he had uncles that helped raise him and looked up to, John Spotted Bird, Bear Roberts, Turbo Boyd, the late Chuck Spotted Bord, Bernard Youpee,...
Maynard Hawk
Jun 14, 2022
Maynard Lionel Hawk (Charging Whirlwind Horse), “Skeedo” was born to Edward Michael Hawk and Almena Necklace on May 11, 1951 in Poplar, Montana. He grew up in Fort Kipp, just west of town on the old highway. Alot of his time was spent with his relatives Rusty, Dusty, Lyle, Louis “Jack” Youpee, and Sissy Anderson. He later moved to...
Travis Aaron St. Germaine
Jun 13, 2022
Travis Aaron St.Germaine, 38, went to be with the Creator on June 13, 2022. He was born to Lila Doney and Roger St.Germaine Sr., on March 17, 1984 at the Fort Belknap Hospital on the Fort Belknap Reservation. Attending primary schools in Wolf Point, Travis graduated from the Wolf Point High School in 2003. A gifted athlete, Travis excelled...
Kenneth Hempel
Jun 9, 2022
The True Story of Kenneth Hempel
Kenneth A. Hempel was born (in his own words) “20 days after Pearl Harbor” on December 27, 1941 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He died June 9, 2022 at Roosevelt Medical Center located in Culbertson, Montana.
Ken’s parents were Albert B. Hempel and Florence Moon. Albert was killed in WWII...
Chauncey Whitright
Jun 8, 2022
Chauncey Franklin Whitright, III, was a true native warrior who fought not only for what he himself believed in but for all native Indian people all over the world. He fought along side other great native warriors. Starting with his mother, Myrna Jy Boyd, who was the leader of the Montana Chapter A.I.M. (American Indian Movement) and Russel Means,...
Jessica Rose Failing
Jun 7, 2022
Jessica Rose Failing was born on June 14th, 1993 to Gerald Alan Failing and Dena Amelia Duncan in Yakima, Washington. She joined her big brother Jared and big sister Jade. Jessica returned to Poplar with her family as a baby. She resided between Poplar and Wolf Point with a brief stay in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Jessica’s marriage...
Stanley Kirn
Jun 7, 2022
Stanley “Sweed” Maurice Kirn, age 85, of Wolf Point, passed away on June 7, 2022 in Wolf Point.
Stanley was born on March 26, 1937 in Poplar, Montana to Leslie (Red) Kirn and Alice (Archdale) Corpron.
On January 14, 1955, Stanley enlisted in the United States Navy. He was stationed in San Francisco, California, and...
Maxine Wilma Martell Zimmerman
Jun 6, 2022
Maxine Wilma Martell Zimmerman, age 74 of Blair, Mt. passed away at Billings clinic on June 6, 2022. Maxine was born in Poplar, Mt on August 22,1947 to Violet and Max Martell Sr Maxine lived in Northeastern Mt, for years after moving back from Wausau, Wisconsin Maxine was a homemaker and loved all kinds of crafts, sewing, crocheting, hunting and...
Sean Adam Bighorn
Jun 5, 2022
Sean Adam Bighorn, Dakota name “ Sutaya Was’te ” ( Firmly Good ) , Nakoda name “Takes the Horse” Tasunka Kin I c u . Ou r beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle and cousin, passed away due to natural causes at his home in Wolf Point, MT on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Sean was 34 years...
Iris “Cissie” Anderson
Jun 5, 2022
Iris “Cissie” Anderson left this world on June 5, 2022. She was born on October 1, 1940 to Eunice Blacktail and William Whitehead.
She had three brothers, Lyle Denny, Bill Whitehead and Russell Denny.
Cissie lived an adventurous life. She knew many people.
Cissie had one daughter, Wallie WhiteHawk who blessed her with...
Dannette “Dana’ Lezard
Jun 1, 2022
Dannette “Dana” Lezard was born August 5th 1970 in Omak Washington and called home June 1st 2022 surrounded by her kids in Poplar Montana
Dana was born and grew up in Washington which is something she was proud of and she loved all her fond memories of living there. The family would always go camping,...
Tony Moran
May 31, 2022
Tony David Moran, age 58, passed away at Billings Clinic on May 31, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Surrounded by his family, Tony went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior.
Tony was born on December 14, 1963 to Agnes and Gary Moran in Wolf Point, MT. Tony graduated from Wolf Point High School...
Justine “Tina” Shields
May 26, 2022
Justine “Tina” Shields was born on February 9, 1972 to Joyce Ricker and Joseph Shields, Jr. Tina went to be with her parents and son DJ on May 26, 2022. In her lifetime she enjoyed scratch cards, playing machines, cards, take selfies, visit, cruise and laugh with family and friends. Her laugh was one of a kind when you...
Wilma Sansaver
May 23, 2022
Only Love can be divided endlessly and still not diminish ….
Yes, the sun came up this morning, and the birds sang their sweet songs, and the Earth keeps spinning. But for a while our hearts will be a bit tender and a bit broken.
Wilma Rae “Tubby” Morley Sansaver, 92, went to be with...
Rose Akers
May 17, 2022
Rose “Babydoll” Marie Akers, age 69, passed away on May 17, 2022, surrounded by her family at Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings, Montana.
Rose was born on December 23, 1952 in Havre, Montana to David Akers and Genevieve Bergie McClammy.
Rose attended the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota and graduated with a master...
James Alexander
May 17, 2022
James Alexander, 46, of Wolf Point, Montana, died on May 17 in Billings after a brief illness. He was born November 21, 1975 to Orin C. and Suzanne Greufe Alexander in Williston, N.D. He grew up in Poplar, Montana and Lewiston, Idaho.
He married Cassie Gibbs, with whom he had a child, Lita (Alec) Alexander. He was...
Lloyd Patrick Heser
May 14, 2022
Early morning on May 14th, 2022, Lloyd, 82, peacefully passed away at Advanced Health Care in Mesa, AZ surrounded by the love of his family. Lloyd was born in Wolf Point, MT on September 8th, 1939. He was the third child of Frank & Faye Heser, arriving shortly after twin brother Floyd. Lloyd graduated from Wolf Point High School,...
Harold Boyd Iii
May 11, 2022
Our beloved son, brother, father, uncle and grandpa went to be with the Creator on May 11, 2022.
Harold John Boyd III was born on April 29, 1979 to Cheryl and Harold Jr at the Poplar Hospital.
Dad was known for his helping hand, smile and sense of humor. In his younger years our Dad...
Terrance “Kim” Billy
May 7, 2022
Terrance Kimberly Billy, 66, of Wolf Point, MT passed away May 7, 2022 of natural causes at NEMHS.
Terrance, known to many as “Kim”, was born August 19, 1955 to Melvin and Alice Billy in Wolf Point, Montana and was an enrolled member of the Chippewa-Cree tribe.
He gained a true understanding of responsibility and...
Jerome Louis O’Brien Sr.
May 6, 2022
Jerome Louis O’Brien, Sr. “Tatanga Chande Nagi” (Assiniboine), Tatanka Chante Nagi” (Dakota), “Buffalo Heart Spirit” (English) left this world to be with his creator, family, and friends on Friday, May 6, 2022. Jerome was born on August 30, 1981, in Williston, North Dakota, the middle son of Shannon O’Brien Murphy.
Jerome loved life but more than anything...
