James Kipp Stiffarm, 44, of Wolf Point died March 24, 2021. Born at midnight, his parents, James “Tater” Stiffarm and Jonny Cantrell Bearcub, chose the beginning a new day, July 30, 1976, as his date of birth. He carries the name of his maternal great grandfather, Harvey Bearcub, TaShunga Hunga – His Horses Chief. He is a member of the Hude’Sana’ and Wadopana Clans of the Nakota Nation. He was raised in the LDS and Wicohan (tribal) religions. He attended HeadStart, elementary and junior high schools in Wolf Point and two years at Golden High School in Golden, Colo., lettering in cross country. His was the team took the state championship after many years. He returned to Wolf Point for his junior and senior years, graduating in 1994. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and became a diesel auto mechanic while in the Marines. He received his CDL and worked as a semi-truck driver for Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services, driving big rigs all over in metro-Denver, Colo. He learned many construction skills from friends and relatives and worked construction. He was a security guard for the Brown Palace in Denver, Colo., and for Silver Wolf Casino. When he was four years old, his uncle Jonathan Windy Boy taught him and his brothers how to grass dance, telling them the stories of how it came to the people, the ceremonies and the society. Out of the three boys, he carried on the family tradition of dancing. He served as flag bearer, drum keeper, lodge keeper and committee member for the Red Bottom Celebration Committee throughout his life. Young teen love between Kipp and Carrie Shawl blessed him with his first son, Jerreth Jaymz Shawl-Rider. He and Arlene “Baby” Riley had two sons, Andy Edmont and Joseph Kipp Ethan, and two daughters, Jaymee Lee and Arlene Nevaeh. They married, then divorced. His last love was Michelle Clancy. He was big hearted and had many friends and beloved family members. He kept close to his brotherhood of Marine buddies. He loved to joke and tease and never backed down from a good fight. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeremy Tate Stiffarm; and his children’s mother, Arlene Riley. He is survived by his sons, Jerreth Jaymz Shawl–Rider of Wolf Point, Andy E. Riley of Arizona and Joseph Ethan Kipp Stiffarm of Wolf Point; daughters, Jaymee Lee Stiffarm and Arlene Nevaeh Riley, both of New Mexico; significant other, Michelle Clancy of Wolf Point; mother, Jonny of Wolf Point; father, “Tater”(Velma) of Porcupine, S.D.; brother, Joshua Stiffarm of Aurora, Colo.; and sisters, JoDene Sherwood of Aurora, Colo., Victoria Adams of Billings and Libby Imlay of Havre. The funeral was held Monday, March 29, at the Wolf Point Community Hall. Interment followed at the Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

Marian Julanne Hotvedt, 93, passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was born June 15, 1927, in Conrad to Irma Arnold Campbell and Homer Campbell. Raised in Fort Benton, she loved telling stories about being raised “in a village” as her grandmother and two aunts helped guide her childhood. She graduated high school in Fort Benton and attended the University of Montana. Growing up during World War II, Marian worked in the local bank while attending high school. Mom would spend hours balancing her checkbook no matter how big or small the difference may be. In 1947, she married James L. Hotvedt on March 22, 1947, in Fort Benton. She lived in Missoula while Dad attended pharmacy school at the University of Montana and then followed him to Great Falls, Saco and Wolf Point where they owned and worked in drug stores. Five boys were born to this union, Carl (Great Falls), Jimmy (Olympia, Wash.), Arnold (deceased), Bruce (Sumner, Wash.) and David (Perth, Australia). There were 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. In 1988, they sold the drug store in Wolf Point and moved to Glen Lake in northwest Montana. We liked to kid her about moving from where you cannot see the trees to where you cannot see through the trees. In 2002, they moved to Helena, where Mom lived until her passing. She enjoyed her bridge games, book club, attending cultural events and volunteering at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with family. A memorial service will be held later when everyone is able to travel safely. Memorials in Marian’s honor may be made to Liberty House C/O Veterans Administration Medical Center, Fort Harrison, Mont. Condolences for the family may be shared online at www.SchniderFuneral-Home.com. (Paid Obituary)