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On March 1, 2023, Mary Ann Cowan Nepil joined her loving husband, Jerry J. Nepil, in the presence of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary Ann, always known as Ann, was born Sadie Catherine to Jack and Anna Kifer on September 15th, 1926. When she was about 18 months old, she became ill with Spinal Meningitis. Her mother caught pneumonia and later died, but before her death she asked her husband to take Sadie (Ann) to Big Sandy, MT to Glen and Blanche Cowan, a teacher and rancher, to see if...

Deborah Louise Vialpando-Gone, 64 began her journey to the other side on March 14th, after a long fight with kidney disease. A viewing was held on Thursday March 16th at Wilderness Funeral Home followed by cremation. Funeral services will be held at the Fort Belknap Community Center on Friday March 17th followed by a burial at Harlem Cemetery. Debbie was born on March 2, 1959 in Pueblo, Colorado to John Gilbert Vialpando and Gloria Rhodes. She was raised in Avondale, Colorado for most of her you...

Myrna Joanne (Dolven) Anderson, age 90, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023. Myrna was born in Harlem, Montana on June 29, 1932, to the late Carl Howard ("Cully") Dolven and Ruth (Johnson) Dolven. Her father originally moved to Montana as a homesteader but later settled in Blaine County where he opened the first Chevrolet car dealership. Myrna attended Harlem High School and the University of Montana in Missoula where she majored in English. It was there that she met her husband, Norman... Full story

Charlotte Jean Thackeray, 86, passed away on March 5, 2023 at the Sidney Health Center with family by her side. Charlotte was born in Chinook, MT in 1937 to Alice (Overcast) and John O'Brien. She grew up in Chinook with her "Overcast" family and remained close to many of her cousins. Once grown, Charlotte moved to Glendive and worked at MDU as a bookkeeper. She married Webster Thackeray in 1967 and became the mother of his children, Kay and Glen. Webster and Charlotte lived many years on the... Full story

Timmy "Tim" Ray Cowan, was born on December 20, 1961, to Theresa and Harold "Keith" Cowan. He grew up on the Cowan Ranch in Turner, Montana, attended school at Turner Public Schools where he graduated in 1980. His Dad passed away in 1975, leaving Tim and his younger brother, Rusty, to help their Mom manage the ranch. Tim grew up quickly, but his love for the land and cattle never made this a job for him. In 1983, he married Cindy McCracken, and they were blessed with two children, Keith and... Full story
Gerald Black passed away March 1, 2023 in Great Falls, MT. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes.... Full story

Emory Mae (Brockie) Champagne, 'Ɔ'ↄↄↄniinen'i (White Clay), or Gros Ventre name Niihↄↄ'eihk, Nee-haw-A (Yellow Hair), born January 10, 1944, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls, MT. Her wake began at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Fort Belknap Community Center and continued until her Rosary, which was held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Community Center. Emory's funeral Mass will began at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Fe...

Harriet Grace Shockley was surrounded and deeply loved by her children, grand-children, great grandchildren, great-great grandchild, sister and niece before peacefully passing away in her home on Sunday, February 26th, 2023. Harriet was born in Chinook, Montana on November 29, 1929, to her parents George David Liddle and Helen Elizabeth (Dolan) Liddle. Harriet's family were pioneers in the Bear Paw Mountains south of Chinook in the late 1800's. The Liddles, Dolans and Thornbers, were all...

George John Chandler Jr., 72, passed away February 27, 2023 peacefully at his home on Chandler road in Old Hays, MT. George was born on September 16, 1950 in Fort Belknap to George Sr. and Margie Chandler. In 1954-1962 George moved with his parents and siblings to Oakland, CA as part of the Relocation Act. George went to high school at Flandreau, SD and he graduated from St. Paul's Mission in 1968. George served in the US Army during the Vietnam war and enlisted in 1970 and served two tours as a...

Cleo May Phillips, 83, passed away at Phillips County Hospital Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Wilderness Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. A celebration of Cleo's life will took place at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Malta on Thursday, March 2, at 2:00 pm with a reception following. Cleo was born May 25, 1939 to Ethel and Gordon Heath in Malta, MT. Cleo developed a love of traveling at a young age, traveling on the tour bus with her grandfather, traveling with her be...
Steven “Steve” Daniel Stiffarm was called home to join his ancestors. He began his next journey peacefully in the love and comfort of his family from Great Falls, MT March 1, 2023. Steve was born on August 7, 1949, to Peter Stiffarm and Ruby Chief Goes Out at the Fort Belknap Agency. His childhood travels led him across the Hi-Line of Montana, graduating from Browning High School in 1967. He furthered his education with a bachelor’s degree in Radio & Television Communications (Univ. of Montana, 1974) and a master’s degree in Library Science...

Edward J Brown Jr., also known as "Curly Brown" was born to Edward Brown Sr. and Frances "Frosty" Brockie, June 26, 1961. He attended Harlem Schools and lived in Harlem his whole life. Ed loved to visit. He was kind and pleasant to all he met and this was his highlight in visiting everyone he could. He knew everyone in Harlem. Curly was very hard working and very dedicated. He worked for the Harlem School District for 26 years. He cleaned the buses and was the assistant janitor. He retired in... Full story

Wesley Allen Main Jr. (Maxbiya-To-Wica, Blue Sky Man), 37, of Lodge Pole, MT, was called to take his journey home by our Creator and Heavenly Father on February 20th at Great Falls MT. Wesley, or "Lil Wes" as he was known to most, was born on April 29th, 1985 in Havre, MT to parents Wesley Main Sr., and Audrey Hoops. Lil Wes spent most of his formative years between the Fort Belknap Agency and Lodge Pole areas of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Lil Wes adored his parents being the baby of t... Full story

Margaret Strike, 76, passed away the evening of February 16, 2023 at 11pm at Benefis East in Great Falls, MT. Due to ongoing complications with her diabetes. She was born on February 28, 1946, the eldest daughter to Mary Louise Talks Different and Joseph John Wing at Fort Belknap Hospital. She attended grade school in Lodgepole and Mission in Hays. Later on, she went to boarding school attending Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota. Margaret was raised the traditional way of being generous, s... Full story

Darlene Ann Greenwood, 81, of Glentana, MT, passed away on February 11th, 2023. She was born to parents Henry and Sarah Kuecks, on March 5th, 1941, in Glasgow, MT. She graduated from Nashua High School in 1959. Her first marriage to Dan Taylor brought forth Darla and Darrell during their 11 years of marriage. In November of 1971, thanks to "a hat", attempting to be a gentleman, and a short jockey, Darlene met Ken Greenwood. They later married in July of 1972 at the Ersland's home in Nashua MT.... Full story

Irene Alice (Kalkman) Stout was born Feb. 21, 1927 in her folks home 10 miles South of Climax, Sask. She & her sister Ethel went to school about 4 miles from home until her folks moved to Turner, MT in 1939. They then graduated from Turner School in 1945. Teachers were scarce so both Irene & Ethel attended summer school at Northern Montana College and then taught school. Irene taught at the Cherry Patch School 1945-1947 and then at the Savoy school until she married Del Roy Stout May l, 1948.... Full story

Joseph (Joey) Louis Malsam, 84, joined his Heavenly Father February 14, 2023. Joey was born February 25, 1938 to Joe and Mary Malsam in Havre MT. Joey grew up on a ranch north of Havre near the Canadian Border. He attended grade school at St. Judes, Miller, and Cottonwood then finished high school at Havre Central in 1956. While in high school Joey started to rodeo and went to the high school nationals in Reno in 1956. He continued to rodeo until he went into ranching full time. He met and... Full story
John H Hebbelman, 79, John H Hebbelman Jr, was born on September 23, 1943, and flew to the heavens on February 6, 2023. John took flight unexpectedly from the runway of earth, leaving behind Angie, wife of 13 years; his daughter, KariLi (Pat), grandsons, Sean, and Dylan, along with many other family members. Because he was an organ donor, the Eagle Eye lives on! The family would like all to know that even though John leaves behind the many friends he held dear, they wish for you to carry him in your hearts until the day you meet him again....

Arlene Magdalena Gollihugh, 79, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at The Villa Assisted Living in Lewistown. Arlene was born on March 10, 1943 in Big Horn County, MT to August and Mary Hochhalter. Arlene graduated from Hardin High School in 1961. She married Clyde Miller on December 30, 1961; they later divorced. On June 26, 2004, Arlene married Preston Glynn Gollihugh in Lewistown. Arlene and Glynn attended Celebration Community Fellowship. During her 25-year career, Arlene worked for the...
Alfred L. Finch, passed away peacefully at the young age of 101. He was born on January 15, 1922 to parents Clarence & Bertha Finch. Alfred and his siblings were raised on the family homestead SW (E. Yantic) of his current farm until the 1930’s. At this time the family moved to the current location and at the ripe age of 12 Alfred fell in love with farming. He attended elementary school at Logi and graduated from Chinook High School in 1941. Upon Graduation he returned to the family farm where he lived until his creator called him home on Janua...

Charlotte Louise Nelson, 96, passed into eternal life while residing at the BeeHive Assisted Living and Memory Care Home, Cortez, Colorado on January 18, 2023. Family and friends of Charlotte Nelson are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service for Charlotte, which will be held at the Evangelical Church of North American, Harlem Montana on February 7, 2023 beginning at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will be held immediately after at the Harlem Cemetery. A reception will be held at the...

Travis Mitchell Scheffelmaer, 26, passed away on January 11, 2023. A service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Wilderness Funeral Home in Malta, MT. The services will be followed by a graveside service in Dodson and reception at the Mint Bar in Malta. Travis was born April 9, 1996 to Ruth and Mitch Scheffelmaer. He attended Zurich Elementary School where he graduated from the eighth grade. From then, he attended Dodson High School where he graduated in 2014. Travis...

Gary Olszewski, sixty-five, of Hogeland, MT, passed away on December 30, 2022, after suffering a severe stroke. He was surrounded by friends and family. On April 1, 1957, Gary was born in Great Falls, MT. Gary grew up in Hogeland, MT with Sister Mary Lou and Brother Pat. Years later his sister Teddi Ann joined the family. After graduating from Turner High School in 1975, Gary continued farming the family farm for the remainder of his life. In 1978, he contracted with USPS and ran the rural mail...

Nellie M. Cederberg, 93, passed away January 4, 2023 in Great Falls, Montana. Born to Iris Sanguins Staples and Ernest Staples on January 15, 1929 in Turner, Montana - the youngest of four children. She graduated from Turner High School in 1946 and went on to further her education at Northern in Havre. She worked for Great Northern Railroad while living in Havre. Nellie married Leon Cederberg on November 22, 1951. They made their home in Turner. She became a farm wife and mother of three boys....

Alec Robert Urquhart, 74, formerly of Harlem, MT died peacefully on January 2, 2023 in Colorado Springs, CO after battling cancer. Alec was born December 21, 1948 in Portland, OR. Affectionately known as "Pete" by many, Alec spent his childhood at the family place near Savoy. He was the eldest son of Irvin and Jean Getten. Alec attended grades 1-4 at the Savoy school and finished his education in Harlem, graduating in 1966. He enjoyed class reunions and catching up with his many special friends...