Local Obituaries for Families in Wolf Point, Montana

Apr 18, 2017

Gerald Good Bird “Strange Wolf” or “Different Wolf”, age 83, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2017 at NEMHS Poplar Hospital.

Gerald was born to Benjamin Good Bird and Helen Black Hawk on July 5, 1933 in Elbowwood, ND.

In his younger years he played basketball and later he worked as a farm hand and...

Apr 13, 2017

Elsie F. King, 85, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Poplar on April 13, 2017. Elsie was born January 15, 1932 to Reuben and Cora (Owns Pipe) Feather Earring in Poplar, MT. and was raised in Riverside Community.

Elsie graduated from Poplar High School in 1950. She went on to Haskell Indian College in Lawrence...

Apr 12, 2017

Robert Dean Olson was born on February 4, 1945 in Wolf Point.  Robert was the only son of Lawrence and Annie Olson.  He was blessed with having eight sisters and they are Ruth, Norma, Diana, Edna, Connie, JoAnn, Donna and Julie.  Each of them was his “favorite”.

He attended Longview grade school and attended high school in...

Apr 10, 2017

Greta R. Monson, age 86 of Wolf Point, passed away April 10, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Home.

A private family graveside service will take place and a memorial service for the public will be held in June. An obituary will be posted when complete.

Apr 8, 2017

Myron Lee RedDog was born December 5, 1967 to Errol RedDog, Sr. and Roberta Martin in San Francisco, CA. He went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2017 at the age of 49 years old.

Myron grew up and attended school in Poplar, Montana and Chemawa Indian School in Salem, OR.  Throughout his school years...

Apr 7, 2017

Larry Borer, of Froid passed away at the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson on April 7, 2017 from Pneumonia. Larry was born in Canada and travelled throughout the United States before settling in Froid several years ago.

Larry will be remembered for his friendliness and strong faith.  He will be buried at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July...

Apr 6, 2017

Larry D. Long, Jr., age 44, of Frazer, MT passed away on April 5, 2017 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  Larry was born on July 21, 1973 to Larry D. Long, Sr. and Roxy Long in Manhattan, Kansas.

In 1977 the small family moved back to Frazer, Montana.  This is where LarLar would grow into a wonderful young...

Apr 1, 2017

Michael Dean Todd, 48, of Poplar, MT passed away April 1, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings.  Michael was also known as “Doba Gea” Four Directions, Charlie and Laughs A Lot.

Mike was born April 2, 1968 in Wolf Point to Roberta Archdale and Arnold Todd.  He was an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine...

Mar 29, 2017

Jaceen Rose Smoker-Nelligan, “Angel” (OK-NIK-NE) was lovingly welcomed by the creator and loved ones with open arms at 11:40 a.m., March 29, 2017.

She was the baby of Lonell Smoker and Jessie Nelligan of Frazer. She was deeply loved by her parents and family.

Somethings we don’t find easy to accept or understand until we...

Mar 28, 2017

Glen Ira Strauser 58 passed peacefully on March 28, 2017 surrounded by family in Billings,MT

Glen was born January 4, 1959 to Margaret Red Thunder and William Dean Strauser, he grew up in Poplar, and graduated from Poplar High School in 1977. Then went on to Portland Community college and on to the University of Mont, in...

Mar 27, 2017

Toni Elaine Escarcega went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017, at her home in Wolf Point, MT.

Toni was born on February 15, 1964. She was born to Joseph Escarcega Jr. and Almeda Belle Looking in Los Angeles, CA.

Toni met Billy Tibbetts in Los Angeles CA, together had 4 children,...

Mar 25, 2017

James Fredric Reed was born on December 5, 2014 and from that day forward blessed so many lives. James was an adorable little cowboy that always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed riding horses, feeding the cows and horses, playing in the dirt that seemed to always show as a little dirt mustache, and adding to his...

Mar 25, 2017

Sandra Colleen Bieri-Svenningson was born in Minot, North Dakota on April 4, 1943 to Fred and Agnes Bieri. She entered Heaven’s gates on March 25, 2017.

A loving mother and homemaker, family and friends were Sandra’s passion and delight. Her ease and frequent conversation with even total strangers, endured her to many. Her contagious smile and an...

Mar 25, 2017

Lilly A. Baker, age 94, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2017, surrounded by family. Lilly was born February 17, 1923, to AF and Marie Toavs in Wolf Point, MT.

She married Lloyd L. Baker February 24, 1944. Together they resided in Lustre on the Baker family farm and raised 4 children.

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Mar 17, 2017

Benny Brooke Booth “Wahoxbi Wakan Jusin” “Little Sacred Nest” was born and went back to Heaven on Friday, March 17, 2017 in Billings, Montana.

Our sweet angel baby’s parents are Parker and Andrew Gray Hawk Booth. Grandparents are Tote and Willa Gray Hawk of Poplar and Frank and Robyn Meraz of Stockton, California; sister, Adrianna Booth of...

Mar 17, 2017

Janice was born in the middle of winter on January 24, 1943 to Charles F. Smith and Emma Longee, she was the ninth child in a family of ten children. Five brothers Lenord, Charles, Frank, Bob and Mike and four sisters Lillian, Pearl, Rosemary and Mazie.

She attended school on Frazer, Poplar and Oswego country school, Missoula...

Mar 14, 2017

Jayden James Joe, 17, of Wolf Point, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 14 th , 2017. As a child, Jayden took the Lord as his Savior and was baptized in the Morning Star Baptist Church. He was born December 27 th , 1999 in Wolf Point, to Michelle Barsness and James Joe. He was a...

Mar 11, 2017

Violet M. Zimmerman, 83, of Wolf Point, left to join the Lord and her husband on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Faith Lutheran Home.  Violet was born April 24, 1933 to Henry and Augusta Presser Finkbeiner at Wason Flats in Garfield County, Montana.  She was the last of four children.

She was raised mostly in McCone...

Mar 11, 2017

Frieda Lentzner, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point, MT.

Psalms 28:7 “The Lord is my strength and my shield: my heart trusted in him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”

Mar 10, 2017

Nancy Simons Kirn born December 23, 1953 in Poplar, MT to Richard and Earlene (Abbot) Simons.

Nancy went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family March 10, 2017.

She met and married the love of her life, Jesse Kirn, Jr. in 1992.

Nancy continued her education and graduated from Fort...