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Carole Falcon-Chandler (Bitéθaaʔ-Dancing Woman) was born January 23, 1939, to George and Mae (DeCelles) Falcon. Born and raised at Fort Belknap Agency, Carole was the youngest of three children, following her brother, Ron, and sister, Carmen Jean. Their parents both worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs – George as a maintenance man and Mae as a secretary. When Carole was eight years old, her mother died, and Carole was raised by her father with help from her aunts (Theresa Dece...
Robert Jacob Plumage, at 22, a resident of Spokane, WA passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2024 at his Spokane home. Robert was born on January 30, 2002 the son of Jesse Joe and Laurel Gene Kuuleiloke (DeRego) Plumage. Robert was raised in the community of Mountlake Terrace where he attended school in Snohomish County and Shoreline, WA. He was a gifted athlete and successfully competed in a wide variety of sports including football, basketball, LaCrosse, track, and cross-country. As a boy, he...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Danny Joe Kegel after a long battle against Parkinson's. He peacefully, and finally free of pain, departed this life on March 21st at the age of 76. Dan was a dedicated farmer and rancher who tended to the gifts of nature and God to provide for his, and his family's, prosperity. He spent countless hours nurturing crops and caring for livestock, embodying the timeless traditions of agriculture. He worked hard, persevered, and forged a deep c...
Dorothy Trepina, 94, departed peacefully on April 4, 2024, in Great Falls surrounded by the love of her family. Dorothy was born on January 27, 1930, in Minnesota. Dorothy was the vibrant second child of Walter and Laura (Geyer) Petrock. Following Walter’s passing, the family relocated to Big Sandy, where Dorothy flourished, graduating with the class of 1947. In October 1948, Dorothy embarked on a lifelong journey with her beloved husand, Joesph Trepina. Together, they shared 65 wonderful years and were blessed with three children, Jim, Don, a...
Connie Shelstad, 84 passed away at her home in Pacific Grove CA., on March 26, 2024. A memorial service will be held on April 12, 2024 at Wilderness Funeral Homes of Chinook at 11:00am....
Joyce Diane Schepp, 77, was called home on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, joining her beloved husband, Ed Schepp. Joyce was born June 15th, 1946 to Clark and Winifred Nelson in Havre, MT. Joyce graduated Harlem High School in 1964. Proceeding high school, Joyce married Dennis Frey and they had three children, Shawn, Dallas and Michelle. They later divorced. Joyce married Jim Gallus and they welcomed a son, Randy and later divorced. Joyce met the love of her life in 1985, Ed Schepp, and they were...
James John Cresswell 73, passed away on March 5, 2024 after a lengthy illness at the Forsyth, MT. Hospital. Jim was born on April 25, 1950 in Havre, MT to Olive (Reed) and Rayford Cresswell. He attended school in Harlem and graduated from Turner High School in 1969. He then served in the Navy. After his discharge from the service he moved to Billings. Jim and Peggy were married May 7, 1976 in Billings. He retired from ConocoPhillips Refinery in Billings. They were residing in Colstrip , Mt at...
Jack Edward Upshaw was born on October 2, 1938, in Chinook, Montana to Lillian Nelson Upshaw and Oscar Upshaw. He passed away on December 30, 2023, in Long Beach, California. Jack grew up in Chinook and graduated from Chinook High School in 1956. He spent his junior year of high school in Washington, DC. where he was a page for Senator Mike Mansfield. He went on to graduate from the University of Montana. Jack spent his adult life as an educator in both social studies and drama. He was a lifelong Democrat and loved discussing politics. He also...
Richard Samuel Tilleman age 84, passed away March 25, 2024, at home with his wife Vernelia by his side. He was born November 15, 1939, at midwife Gertie Closner's home, the fourth of seven sons, to Charles and Beulah (Willman) Tilleman. His mother had all 7 boys there. Richard graduated from Chinook High School in 1957. In 1957, he also joined the Chinook Unit of the National Guard and trained for 6 months at both Fort Ord, California and Fort Knox, Kentucky. After completing training, he...
Wesley M Stearns (Wes), 73 of Williston, North Dakota, formerly of Chinook, Montana passed away at his home on March 24, 2024, with his family by his side after a battle with COPD. Wes was born December 15, 1950 in Havre, Montana to Gay A Stearns, and Thelma (Allery) Stearns. Wes was the oldest of 5 children. Wes began his oilfield career in August of 1965 at the ripe old age of 15. He continued to work in the oilfield as a Mud Engineer / Drilling Fluid Specialist until the day he passed. He...
Mikel Doyle-Cummings, was welcomed home by her heavenly father, February 27th, 2024. She passed away in her home in Stevensville, MT with her loving husband Ray. Mikel was born on November 14th, 1950, in Saskatchewan, Canada to James (Pat) and Ethel Doyle. She was raised in Turner, Montana where she attended the local school and played sports and was a cheerleader. After high school, Mikel attended MSU and for three years she traveled in protest of the Vietnam War. Mikel moved to Seattle where...
Brooke Ann Blacktongue-Pewitt, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2024 in Billings. Brooke was fiery, extreme, could hold a grudge like no other, more importantly though, Brooke had an innate ability to make others feel important - even when deep in the midst of her own personal turmoil. Brooke admittedly had trouble coping after her Mom's passing but viewed her children as rewards after having endured so many hardships. Brooke was born to Merrilyn (Black Tongue) Ricker on leap...
Charles Joseph "Matt" Dillon "Kills Enemy" (Taktet' Kte'), age 60, was called back to the Creator on Thursday March 14, 2024. Matt was born to Dewitt Louis "Pinky" Dillon and Jolene Buck on December 20, 1963. He was born in Pine Ridge, SD. The family also resided at Eds Creek in the Big Horn Mountains. He attended Chemawa Indian School however, at heart he was a true Holy Rosary Crusader. When Matt lived in Eds Creek he would wait for his Dad, Uncle Frenchy, Uncle Duane, and the boys to get...
Johnnie L Gorman (73) died on March 6, 2024. John was born on May 17, 1950. He had many interests including hunting, fishing, golf, & archery. John worked as a meat cutter in Chinook, Harlem, & Glendive, MT. He is survived by his daughter Kassie Gorman, his sister Barbara Clark North Platte, NE, brother, Dan Gorman Chinook, MT, his sister Debra (Robert) Anderson, his aunts Joan Lamey, Mary Potter, & Gloria Carter, & many nieces & nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, John &...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Lee Cochran Jr, affectionately known as "Babe," on March 4th, 2024, at the age of 76. He left this world after a courageous battle with a stroke at The Agency in the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on December 28th, 1947, to Ola and Bobby Lee, Babe's journey through life was marked by resilience, perseverance, and a commitment to continuous learning. Having graduated from the bo...
In Loving Memory of Gerald "Jerry" Lee Hutton Jerry, age 70, passed away on November 15, 2023, at home in Grand Junction CO surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 6, 1953, in Havre, MT to Gerald and Donalee Hutton. Jerry grew up in Turner MT where he graduated high school. He spent several years of his life living and working in Kalispell, MT before eventually ending up in Grand Junction, CO for the last 15 years of his life. Jerry was a talented carpenter and welder that could build or fix...
Helen E. Soper, 79, passed away on Saturday February 17th, 2024 surrounded by family. Helen was cremated at Wilderness Funeral Home & Cremation Services. A celebration of life will be held in March and a date will be set soon. Please call the family for more information about the celebration of life at 406-262-7392. Helen was born on August 17th, 1944 in Whitefish, MT to Frank and Doris Neufeld. When Helen was young the family moved to Chinook, MT where her and her sister Myrla were raised. She...
Ted Solomon, age 87, died of natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Sunday, February 18, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 2nd at 12:00 in the afternoon at the 4-H Chuckwagon, in Havre. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Home. Ted was born February 9th, 1937 in Platinum, Alaska to Harry and Elsie (Martin) Solomon. At the age of 5, he came to Montana with his father and his sister, Ruth. Having lost his mother at a young age, he stayed with...
Gary Dean Hanson (88) passed away on February 9, 2024 after fighting with congestive heart failure. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life service will be postponed until June 8, 2024 in Fort Mohave, AZ. Gary was born on June 10, 1935 to Vic and Verlie Hanson in Scobey, MT. He grew up ranching alongside his parents until he joined the Army in 1953 and was on leave when he met his wife to be Paula. They married on September 9, 1956 and to this union 5 children were added. Gary and...
William David Powell, 89, of Chinook Montana passed away February 9th, 2024 with his son Mike by his side. Bill was born September 20, 1934 on Cow Creek south of Chinook, MT to Jacob Clement Powell and Lucille McNeill Powell. Bill was the 11th child of the 13 infamous Powell clan. Bill was very proud of his upbringing and the lessons he learned as a child and throughout his younger years. He would tell everyone how tough his parents were raising 13 children while ranching, raising food, and maki...
George Von Boushie (Yellow Owl) began his journey to the Big Sands on February 10, 2024. George was the 7th child born to Richard "Johnny" Boushie, Sr. and Roberta Whitecow on September 18, 1969. He was educated at St. Paul's Mission and Hays/Lodge Pole High schools. Upon his graduation in May, 1987, George immediately left for his service with the United States Army. George's employment included the Fort Belknap Indian Community, Fort Belknap Housing Authority, Poteet Construction Services; as...
Doris Irene Hofeldt. 102, passed away February 2, 2024 at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home. Doris was born to Crawford and Elizabeth Testerman, February 21, 1921 in a tarpaper shack near a town called Coburg, Montana, that was somewhere between Savoy and Turner Montana, in the county of Blaine where she joined a sister, Marguerite who was 2 years older to date. The family chores of ranching and farming made both of them strong and unique. As they learned how to milk cows, shock grain, ride horses...
Betty Duan Drugge CHINOOK, Betty Duan Drugge 85, passed away from natural causes on Monday, January 22, 2024. The Funeral Mass will be Friday, February 16, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Chinook. Rosary is on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., also at St. Gabriel's. Duan was born in Havre, Montana to Robert and Cora Musgrove on February 21, 1938. She lived east of Zurich on her parents' farm. She attended Zurich Elementary School and graduated from Chinook High Schoo...
Marlene Doney (Dennis), 92, passed away January 24, 2024 at Northern Montana Hospital after a short illness. The family will hold a celebration of life in the spring, as Marlene wanted her ashes spread at her family's homestead. Marlene B Allery was born on December 15, 1931 in Malta, Montana to Alfred & Agnes Allery. She was raised at the family homestead just south of Whitewater, MT, on the creek. After attending schools at Whitewater and Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota, she continued...
Mary Delores Castillo passed away January 29, 2024. Mary was born on December 19, 1951 to Raymond and Felesidad Castillo in San Antonio, TX. Mary began her life in Pleasant Grove, TX with her three children Edward Perez, David Perez Sr., and Susana Ringo. In 1992, Mary moved to Montana. She became a CNA and worked as a house-keeper for numerous Havre residents. Mary enjoyed baking and cooking with her family, that was the highlight of her days. She was well known for her tortillas. Mary also enj...
