Local Obituaries for Families in Wolf Point, Montana

Jan 29, 2017

On Sunday, January 29 th , our youngest sister, Gretchen Marie Youpee, age 62 passed away at Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point. She was born in Vancouver, Washington on March 22, 1954, the ninth child of William (Bill) and Isabel Wienberger Youpee.  She grew up and attended school in Portland, Oregon and Poplar. She also attended college at...

Jan 25, 2017

Lowell James Boyd, Sr., 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.  Lowell “Buddy” was born January 15, 1949 to Lewis Allison Boyd and Loetta Denny Boyd in Poplar, MT.

Buddy attended school in Brockton, MT and graduated May 1968.  He went on to vocational school at the...

Jan 23, 2017

Jesus called one of his angels, whom was my son, Dennis D. Scott II, back to his paradise on January 22, 2017, when he heard his name called, no hesitation, he went to obey the Lord.

Dennis D. Scott II was born to Melvin “Dennis” Scott and Carlene White Bull on May 28, 1996.  Jr., as his...

Jan 22, 2017

Claude G. Loberg, 80, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point after a courageous three year battle with cancer.

Claude was the youngest child of Gunder and Clara Loberg. He was born and raised on a small farm north of Circle and always spoke of his childhood fondly. Claude was drafted into...

Jan 22, 2017

Our precious Carter James went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 22, 2017, surrounded by family. It is comforting to know, mother Angel was happily waiting with open arms.

Carter attended Wolf Point schools.  He resided in Wolf Point all his life.  He treasured the moments spent with family, especially the precious times with his son...

Jan 13, 2017

Adriana “Ann” Jimeno O’Brien passed away on January 13, 2017 at the St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings. Ann (or Anna as her dad had called her) was born to Gladys Montana Buhl and Maximeno Charita Jimeno in Butte, Montana on September 1, 1939. She was born in humble beginnings as Gladys and Max made a home in a boxcar...

Jan 8, 2017

Willard Tieszen, 90, died January 8, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Billings.  He was born on July 22, 1926, in Lustre, Montana, the son of Marie (Janzen) Tieszen and Jacob P. Tieszen.

He attended one-room schools through eighth grade and then Lustre Bible School. As a young man, he had jobs at the Great Falls...

Jan 8, 2017

Lora “Lori” Lynn Stone, 54, of Wolf Point, MT. was called home to be with the Lord on January 8 th , 2017 in Billings, MT.

Lori was born in Poplar, MT. to May Whitehawk and Bedford “Patrick” Forrest. She grew up and attended schools in Lander, WY. and Wolf Point, MT. Throughout her life she held...

Jan 5, 2017

Ernest Ire Stensland, age 99, passed away on January 5, 2017 at Northeast Montana Health Services in Wolf Point. Ernest was born November 19, 1917 in Edmore, North Dakota to Lars and Dina Stensland.

During Pearl Harbor he was out trapping muskrats with his brother-in-law, Don Nelson. He entered the Navy on January...

Jan 1, 2017

George Matheu Budak, 85, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Northeast Montana Health Services (Poplar Hospital) in Poplar, MT. He was born on September, 23, 1931 on the family homestead west of Poplar to Matheu and Laurentia Budak, who were immigrants from Romania.

George grew up on the family farm west of Poplar, MT. He ...

Dec 22, 2016

Christine was born Sept. 14, 1912, in the Sundance Coalmine Road area, into the Kin Yaa’ áanii (Towering House Clan), born for  Tó’aheedlíinii (The Water Flows Together Clan).  Her maternal grandparents are Tó’dich’ii’nii (Bitter Water Clan) and paternal grandparents are Naakai dine’é (Mexican-Dine Clan). She died Dec. 22, 2016 in Wilmot, South Dakota.

Christine attended Rehoboth Christian...

Dec 16, 2016

Another angel joined the heavenly choir. Beverly Jean Dahl was born on August 7, 1926.  She was the 2 nd child and only daughter of Henry F. Dahl and Naomi Potter Dahl.  “Sis” had 3 brothers.  Kenny was older,  Johan (John) and Gary were quite a bit younger.  Mom helped her dad outside and then came inside and helped...

Dec 12, 2016

WOLF POINT — Daniel Joseph “Danny” Smith, age 43, of Wolf Point, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2016, at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point due to medical complications.

Danny was born in Williston, N.D., to Ronald V. and Gemma Crowley-Smith on November 16, 1973.

Danny was raised in and attended schools in both Poplar...

Dec 12, 2016

Linda Mary (Wall) Dirks, 82, of Williston, ND, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the CHI St. Alexius Center in Williston, ND.

Linda was born September 17, 1934 in Lustre, MT to Orlando J. Wall and Helen Unrau Wall.

On April 7, 1955 Linda married John Dirks...

Dec 12, 2016

On December 12, 2016 an angel was taken to Heaven, she had her beautiful wings on and left us.

Octavia Ackerman was born on January 25, 1986 to Stanley Ackerman and Lori Burshia.  She died on December 12, 2016 at Billings Clinic.

Octavia was a woman who lived her life to the fullest, she loved...

Dec 11, 2016

Kay Presser, age 75, of Wolf Point passed away on Sunday December 11, 2016. Arrangements are pending at this time. Condolences may be left using the form provided. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with all services.

Dec 11, 2016

Orla Jean Longee, age 48, of Poplar, MT passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Poplar Hospital. Orla, was the daughter of Alfred Carroll Longee and Charity Jones Longee. She was born on March 23, 1968 in Poplar, MT. Orla Longee attended Headstart in Poplar, MT. She then moved to Harlem in 1980 for 5 years. Orla, later...

Dec 11, 2016

Kathleen “Katie” Ann Goodman (Rasor)

Born in Cottage Grove, OR, on January 3rd, Katie was the second child born after the New Year (1954) and was awarded gifts and prizes as such. Her siblings would eventually be: Jean, Janet, Mike, Jean Jr., Kerri, Kevin, Gregg, Melody, and Candy. (Big family) A member of the Nakoda Nation (from...

Dec 10, 2016

Karen Beth Beecher, age 66, of Wolf Point, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Arrangements are pending at this time. Condolences may be left using the form provided. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with all services.

Dec 9, 2016

Scarlett Fawkes Culbertson was born on October 9, 2016 in Wolf Point, MT to Alexander & Jamie Culbertson. God made Scarlett extra special; he gave her an extra 18 th chromosome. Every day she lived she defied medical odds. Scarlett was such a little fighter.

Scarlett was the sweetest baby who touched the hearts of many. She...