Amanda Nelson, 50, died at her home in Milwaukie (Portland), Ore., June 3, 2023. She was born in Wolf Point on Nov. 3, 1972, to Gene and Penny Ogle Nelson. She spent her elementary years in Wolf Point and moved with her mother and brothers to Fromberg, where she attended her eighth through senior years. She excelled in sports, primarily basketball, in high school where her athletic ability earned her honors and a full scholarship to Gonzaga University. After graduation from Gonzaga, she explored several occupational opportunities before settling into working as an electrical BIM designer for a large engineering firm in Portland. Her passion for travel took her to many countries, including Europe with her brother Trevor and his wife, Esther and later Ireland and Australia with friends. Later, she and her family spent many summer vacations near Glacier Park at the Nelson family reunions. Mandy and her family spent many weekends staying at places on the Oregon coast she loved as it was always her place of serenity and rejuvenation. She was a superb cook, often preparing unique and delicious meals for family and friends. Her family was her greatest joy. She loved decorating her home with pictures created by her family. Her 17-year-old daughter, Sydnee, was such a source of pride for her. She became a “Soccer Mom,” never missing a match. She regarded Sydnee as her “greatest achievement.” The house was often filled with young people having fun. She is survived by her husband, John Stupak; daughter, Sydnee Stupak; mother, Penny Ogle, and stepfather, Daryl Bertelsen; and brothers, Trevor Eugene Nelson and Bridger David Nelson.

Phyllis Marie Dahl of Glasgow died June 19, 2023. She was born on Aug. 10, 1953, in Wolf Point, the second of four children born to Burton and Bendinie Curtiss Lingle. She grew up on the family farm south of the Fort Peck Spillway in McCone County. She attended the Illmont School until the eighth grade. After the death of her father, the family moved to Circle and she graduated from Circle High School in 1972. While there, she learned how to do upholstery, which became her lifelong side hustle. She moved to Glasgow with her daughter Leta and continued to do upholstery at Earl’s Body Shop for many years. This is where she met her future husband, Keith Dahl. They were married on Sept. 14, 1974, and later divorced. To this union, their son Jason was born in 1977. She worked from home for a few years, then went to work for Gordon’s/Reynolds and, after nearly 20 years, she decided to make a change. She then went to work at the Francis Mahon Deaconess Hospital in the housekeeping department. Until her retirement in 2018, she was privileged to work with her sister, Berta, and make lifelong friends with many other employees at the hospital. The simplest pleasures in life brought her great joy. She loved the peacefulness of the farm and enjoyed roaming the badlands with her family. She never shied away from a challenging crossword puzzle and, if you ever stopped by for a visit, you were sure to catch an episode of The Price is Right, one of her favorite crime shows or golf. She was preceded in deaht by her son, Jason. She is survived by her daughter, Leta Godwin of Glasgow; three grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; sisters, Rosalie Bryan of Circle and Berta Gorder of Nashua; and a brother, Jay Curtiss of Frenchtown. Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Burial will take place at a later date at the family farm.

Inez Kegel, 80, of Glasgow died at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow on June 27, 2023. She was born Aug. 7, 1942, in Scobey to Herb and Luella (Belsvig) Brandt. She received her early education at Prairie Dell School and graduated from Peerless High School. She married George Kegel on Sept. 25, 1966, in Wolf Point and the couple made their home in Peerless. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Peerless. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and helping George on the farm. After her children were grown, she worked in Wolf Point. She is survived by her husband, George Kegel of Glasgow; sons, Monte Kegel of Livingston and Will “Duke” Kegel of Glasgow; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Floyd Brandt of Oilmont and Walt Brandt of Peerless; and sisters, Alice Drury of Scobey and Ardith Kegel of Great Falls. Preceding her in death are her sisters, Bernice Meldrum, Verna Brandt and Myrtle Nygaard; and brother, Ray Brandt. There are no services planned at this time.