Doris Kuehne Whitmus, age 90, passed away Jan. 13, 2024. Doris was the oldest of six children to Paul Kuehne and Clovie Olson Kuehne. She was born Nov. 29, 1933, in Wolf Point, Mont., and grew up on the Kuehne family farm on Redwater. She graduated from Wolf Point High School. Doris married the love of her life, Frank Whitmus Jr., on Dec. 6, 1953, in the midst of him being drafted into the U.S. Army. As newlyweds, they were stationed in Colorado and California prior to Frank being sent off to the Korean War. When Frank returned from the service, they moved back to the Whitmus homestead, where they raised their two children, Steve and Dalinda. In 1966, Doris and Frank purchased the farm from his parents. Doris was a very kind, compassionate, hardworking, strong, funny, loving and dedicated wife and mother. She was also an amazing cook. If you dropped by the house, you would be encouraged to stay for a meal or at least coffee and a piece of Doris’ baked goodies. She was always there for anyone that was in needed. Over the years, she wore many hats. She was the first bookkeeper at the First State Bank, a 4-H leader, the treasurer

Gary Dean Doornek, age 60, of Livingston, Mont., and Yuma, Ariz., passed away on Jan. 11, 2024, at his home in Yuma, Ariz., surrounded by friends and family after a battle with cancer. Gary was born Dec. 17, 1963, in Wolf Point, Mont., to Myron and Alice (Good) Doornek. He was raised on the family farm south of Poplar. Gary graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1982. He owned and operated Modern Music and vending in Wolf Point for a few years, then moved to Nevada and started a landscaping business. He eventually moved to Livingston where he owned and operated Artistic Landscaping. For several years, he spent the winters in Yuma, Ariz. Gary was a member of The Sons of The American Legion Squadron # 23. He was always so generous to help individuals out. He donated lots of time and money to help out veterans and veteran functions. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as spending time with friends and family. Gary was a guy that would give you the shirt off of his back to help ya out. He will be loved and missed greatly by many.

Jason Leroy “Meat” Birdtail Jr., Wambdi Inyanke, Running Eagle, 35, died Jan. 13, 2024 in Great Falls. He was born May 18, 1988 the eldest son of Faith Eagleman and Jason Birdtail Sr. He attended high school as a Wild Cat at Harlem High School, where he participated in sports and was known to love basketball. When he was younger, he traveled to many powwows with family and friends, where he was a top contender in the grass dance category, taking home first- and second-place honors. Many memories were created through family trips to powwows and ceremonies across Montana, Canada, North Dakota and South Dakota. He loved to hangout and joke around with his friends and relatives, especially his brothers, Hippo and JohnMel. He was particularly proud of his daughter Amar’e. He is survived by his daughter, Amar’e Jean Birdtail; parents, Faith (Jason Sr.) Birdtail; brothers, John Birdtail and Wallace “Hippo” Birdtail; grandparents, Emerson Birdtail Sr., Delberta Eagleman, Wallene and Maymee Bear; John and Diana Allen;