Wayne Giese, 80, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. He was born Aug. 28, 1946, to Raymond and Muriel (Bakkum) Giese in Williston, N.D. He lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his students and his community. Raised on the family farm, he attended school in Bainville. A natural athlete, he attended Miles City Community College, where he excelled in basketball, baseball and track. He continued his education at Montana State University in Bozeman, earning his undergraduate degree. He later obtained his master’s degree in New Mexico. On Jan. 3, 1967, he married Billie Lou Torgerson. They shared many years of marriage and a lifetime of shared history, raising two children, Tisha Roberts and Monte Giese. His passion for education and athletics shaped his professional life. He served as a dedicated teacher, administrator and coach in Red Lodge and Geyser before making his final teaching stop in Sidney. It was in Sidney where he made lifelong friends and proudly took over the family farm. An outstanding basketball referee, his decades of fairness

Elizabeth Fowler, 92, of Wolf Point died Sept. 21, 2026, at Trinity Hospital. She was born Aug. 10, 1934, in Edmore, N.D., to Richard and Mary Jane (Bercier) Graham. The family moved to Raymond in 1939 to farm her mother’s deeded land. She was very proud of the fact that her mother had been deeded this land from Belcourt, N.D., and was herself enrolled with the Turtle Mountain Chippewa, Pembina band. She attended school in Raymond and graduated from Plentywood High School in 1952 with her sister, Jessie. The two girls did everything together — including getting married on the same day on April 19, 1953, to best friends in Plentywood in a double wedding. She married John Fowler and Jessie married Stanley Nichols. When John accepted a job with the Montana State Highway Department in Wolf Point in 1963, they moved with their four sons, Dale, Glenn, John and Donnie from Plentywood. In 1969, she and John had a daughter, Susan. She worked briefly at Trinity Hospital in the kitchen before working as a secretary/bookkeeper for Culligan Water. She also spent time working at the Retired Senior Volunteer Program as a secretary. Later, she worked as bookkeeper for then Valley Motor Supply, which is now ironically Carquest, the current employer of her son, Donnie; and his boss, her grandson, DJ. It was through those years and close family friends Norman and Doris Larter’s encouragement that she and John became members of the Trinity Lutheran Church. She and John would often help with the church by volunteering their time to clean the church and as a Sunday school teacher. She also served as church secretary and as church

Felicia Kay Scott, 48, passed away on Oct. 16, 2026. She was born in Shiprock, N.M., to her mother, Emma Scott on April 4, 1978. She grew up with her two younger siblings, Stacey and Junior. Later, Felicia moved to Sweet Water, where she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Dean and Vina Paul, whom she called mom and dad. She also grew up alongside her cousin, Tweet (Devonna), sharing memories and experiences that would remain a part of her life. Felicia attended the Kicking Horse Job Corps Center in Montana, where she met Neal Sam (Neal Iron Cloud Sr.). Shortly after graduating, the two were married and began building their family. Together, they welcomed four children: Baby Neal, Precious, Santee and the baby of the family, Caleb. Her children were an important part of her life and her greatest blessings. Felicia eventually made her home in Wolf Point, Mont., where she worked at Subs and Such and Albertsons. She continued her education at Fort Peck Community College, was involved with Blue Sky Ministries and later worked for the Tribes. Mom was a happy, outgoing woman who had a special gift for making others smile. She was a jokester, bringing laughter wherever she went and knew just how to cheer someone up. Even when she was feeling down herself, she often hid it behind her smile and laughter. She had a welcoming spirit and could make friends with just about anyone. Throughout her life, she enjoyed playing volleyball, basketball, football and softball. She formed many friendships along the way and touched the lives of countless people. To all the family and friends, we

Celinda Lee “Cindy” Eldridge, 76, of Cadillac, Mich., died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Born in the spring of 1950 on the plains of Montana to Elmer and Georgia (Jelinek) Hamill, she lived in Montana, Minnesota, Indiana and Michigan throughout her life. Wherever her family was, she made a home and built a community. Her deep faith was the cornerstone of her life. She faithfully served her church as an elder and deacon, while also teaching Sunday school, helping with vacation Bible school and serving on various committees. Her faith brought her great peace in her final days, and she was able to spend precious time with those she loved. She embraced life with joy, laughter and a healthy competitive spirit. Family gatherings often centered around a table, whether for a meal, a card game or a board game. She loved golf, a passion that began when she met her husband, Van Eldridge, while working on a golf course in high school, and she stayed active in golf leagues and outings until last year. She treasured friendship and fellowship, enjoying women’s groups, book clubs, Bunco, casino trips and Mahjong. She supported Van through several relocations with JCPenney while raising their family. She operated several home-based businesses before joining KeyBank as a personal banker, where she worked for more than a decade. After moving to Cadillac, she enjoyed semi-retirement, helping with her children’s

Curtis John “Curt” Milne, 93, died Oct. 19, 2026. He was born in Richey to John and Ella Milne on Aug. 6, 1933. He graduated from Dawson County High School in Glendive with the class of 1952. He attended the University of Montana and played football with the Grizzlies, graduating in 1956 with a degree in business administration. In 1954, he and Iris England married. Five children were born to this marriage. He worked for over 60 years at Milne Implement Company, a John Deere agency, beginning with his father, and the last decades with his sons, until they sold the business in 2017. He served on the Glendive Chamber of Commerce board, the Glendive Hospital board and the first Glendive Hospital Foundation board. He was a life member of the Elks and Moose organizations. He was a member of the Glendive United Methodist Church and served on church boards. He liked to participate in

Heather Radue, 35, of Poplar died Oct. 19, 2026. A wake will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Poplar Cultural Center. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at the Box Elder Cemetery in Poplar. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

Jessie W. Johnson, 37, of Fort Peck, formerly of Wolf Point, died Oct. 25, 2026. Services are pending at this time. A full obituary will follow.

Gail Kathleen (Carlson) Jensen, born March 3, 1956, in Troy to Rodney (Bruce) and Ethel (Essie) Carlson of Dry Creek, Idaho, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. She attended Troy High School and graduated in 1973. In the fall of 1973, she started college at the University of Idaho and, in 1978, graduated with a degree in elementary and secondary education. After graduating, she joined Deary High School as an English teacher and taught there for 27 years. During that time, she spent her summers teaching at Upward Bound, a job dedicated to serving underprivileged youth. For the last nine years of her career, she transitioned to Bovill Elementary School, where she taught first grade. In 2014, “Mrs. J” retired after 36 years in the education system. After retiring, she realized she couldn’t continue to read three Nora Roberts’ books in one day, so she went back to work part-time at Troy High School in the special education department. She married Dennis Jensen, a fellow teacher at Deary High School, on

Thomas John Sievers of Wolf Point, Mont., passed away on Oct. 10, 2026. Born on May 9, 1951, to Harry and Bernice Sievers, Tom lived a life defined by hard work, generosity and, above all, an unwavering love for his family. Tom married his high school sweetheart, Cheryl Boysun, on Oct. 16, 1971. Together, they built a beautiful life centered on family, raising their daughters, Melissa, Jill and Heidi. Tom was a devoted husband and an incredible dad to his girls. He showed his love through a lifetime of sacrifices, lessons, laughter and always being there when they needed him. A hardworking farmer and talented carpenter, Tom took pride in everything he built, from his beautiful potato crops to the life he created for his family. He loved bird hunting with his dog, Vida, fishing, cattle drives, ball games and rodeo. He was also his family's biggest sports fan, traveling countless miles to watch his children and grandchildren compete and cheering them on over the phone whenever he couldn't be there. Tom's greatest pride and joy were his seven grandchildren: Micayla, Ethan, Hunter, Valerie, Sydnie, Hudson and Emily. He was much more than a grandfather — he was a second father, a patient teacher and their biggest supporter. He checked in with his daughters and grandchildren every day, making sure they always knew how deeply they were loved. He was blessed to meet his great-grandsons, Summit and Strand, whom he adored, treasuring every moment with them. Tom was known for his incredible work ethic, generous heart, and willingness to help anyone in need. He gave freely, loved deeply and left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His greatest legacy will always be the family he loved so fiercely and the generations who will carry his lessons and love forward.