Marlene Wahl
Marlene Faye “Cookie” Wahl, 88, of Circle died May 16, 2026, at the Prairie Community Hospital in Terry.
She was born Nov. 17, 1937, in Fargo, N.D., to George and Elida Haroldson. She was the youngest of eight children and shared a lifelong bond with her five sisters, Cassie, Elaine, Georgie, Alta and Ollie, and her two brothers, George and Richard. Growing up in a large family taught her the values of hard work, resilience, faith, and unconditional love — qualities she carried with her throughout her life.
In September 1956, she married Gary Wahl at the Lutheran Church in Glendive. Together they built a life rooted in love, faith, family and the land they cherished. On June 29, 1957, they welcomed their son, Rocki, and soon settled into life on the family farm in Circle.
She dedicated many years to working at the McCone County Courthouse in the Assessor’s Office, where she was known for her dependability and kindness. She also faithfully helped count ballots during local elections each year. But her workday never truly ended there. After leaving the courthouse, she could often be found working alongside her family on the farm, caring for her home, tending to her flowers and garden or quilting with the ladies at the Lutheran Church.
Above all else, her greatest joy in life was her family. She loved deeply and always put those she cared about before herself. Whether meeting up for coffee with friends, sharing meals with loved ones, or simply taking a quiet drive around town, she had a way of making every moment count. Her laughter and presence
