Jesus welcomed Marietta Fachner, age 95, to her heavenly home with Him on Dec. 20, 2024. They are both rejoicing! Marietta was born in Culbertson, Mont., to Virgil and Stella Albert and joined her older brother and only sibling, Elston. The family moved to Wolf Point when Marietta was young, and she lived there until 1984. Marietta married Arlin “Arlie” Fachner on Dec. 21, 1947, and they had two children, Penny and Wesley. Marietta lived a quiet life of devotion to her Lord and to her family. She and Arlie moved to Missoula in 1984 to join Penny and her family. They made many cherished friends in Missoula and were faithful members at Christian Life Center. Marietta was predeceased by her husband, Arlie; and her son, Wesley. She is survived by daughter, Penny (David) Rodli and their children, Brett (Gabie), Scott (Eriko), Mark (Sunny) and Amy Rodli; her daughter- in-law, Cynthia (late Wesley) Fachner and her son, Ethan Fachner; and her great-grandchildren, Daniela (Nate) Hicks, Juliana Rodli, Eathan Rodli, Ella Rodli and Annie Rodli. The family plans to have a private, family committal service under the arrangements of Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory and will schedule a memorial service for Marietta in the spring of 2025. Additional details of Marietta’s life and additional photos can be found at gardencityfh. com. (Paid Obituary)

Violet Mae (Sundvold) Engelke, 88, died Dec. 5, 2024, at Roosevelt Medical Center. She was born in Williston, N.D., on Aug. 8, 1936, to Norman and Molly Sundvold and lived on the family farm east of Froid. Upon her graduation from Froid High School, she married Kenneth Engelke on June 12, 1955, at the Froid Lutheran Church. They made their home on the farm near Homestead, where they welcomed and raised their two boys, Keenan and Alan. She dedicated her life to her family and community. Among the many organizations she belonged to were Sons of Norway, Farmers Union Camp and the Threshers Association. Her Norwegian heritage was very important to her and was proudly shared. She was an excellent cook and baker and her food was often the center of most family gatherings and celebrations. She was a wonderful hostess making all who entered her home feel welcome. Many hours were spent at her sewing machine crafting the perfect garments for everyone in her family. Later in life, she enjoyed boating, fishing and camping at the area lakes. Many days were also spent accompanying Kenneth to many auction sales. He died April 5, 2013, leaving a huge hole in her life. She moved to Culbertson in 2018. She is survived by her sons, Keenan and Alan; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Duane; and sister, Ardis. Following her wishes, no services will be held at this time. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Allen Paul Schillinger, 97, died Dec. 22, 2024, in Wolf Point. Allan Paul Schillinger was born May 25, 1927, in Wolf Point, Mont. He was the second child born to Joseph and Cecelia (Lenz) Schillinger, and grew up on the farm with his brother Leo and, later, sister Joan. Allan attended the Schillinger Country School for his elementary education and graduated from Circle High School in 1945. While in high school, he met Shirley Ann Njaa. They were married June 9, 1947m and moved to the family farm near Vida. There they raised their three children — Don, Jim and Dianne. A lifelong farmer, Allan was dedicated to doing the best for his land. He first farmed with his father, then later became partners with his brother Leo and still later with his son Jim. Following in his dad’s footsteps, Allan enjoyed playing independent baseball with his Vida teammates. Allan and Shirley were sports enthusiasts and followed their children as the played for the Circle Wildcats and the Grizzlies and later as they coached high school sports. They were happy to be able to travel to support their grandchildren as they participated in many sports. Although he lived in the same place almost his life, Allan enjoyed traveling with Shirley, especially trips to Hawaii, Japan and Hong Kong. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Vida, the Knights of Columbus and the Elks. He served on the school boards at both Vida and Circle and was appointed to serve on the State Hail Insurance Board. The last few years of his life, Allan lived in the Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point, where he received great care. He was very grateful for Dr. Zilkoski’s presence in the last weeks. Allan was preceded in death by his parents; Shirley, his wife of 69 years; brother Leo and his wife Beverly; sister Joan and her husband Dale Goodale; his son-in-law Wade Sukut; and his granddaughter, Nikki Lee Schillinger. He is survived by his children, Don and Nancy Schillinger, Jim and Debi Schillinger and Dianne Sukut. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Shawna (Bryan) Batchelor, Kelli (Ray) Sebestyen, Michelle (Paul) Mehling, Brandy (Tyler) Greff, Jace (Amie) Schillinger, Shann (Ericka) Schillinger, Nicole (Kelly) Keysor and Brent (Lauren) Sukut. He is also survived by nine great-grandsons, eight great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. His funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 30, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Circle. A luncheon followed at Country Market with interment at Vida Cemetery immediately following. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. (Paid Obituary)