Johna Lee Greybull, 54, of Poplar died Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was born to Melvin GreyBull and Diane Longee in Poplar on May 4, 1971. She attended Poplar Schools and lived most of her childhood years in Poplar. She had her first son, Carlon James, in March 1990 and her second boy, Justin Lang, in June 1998. She was an amazing mother and she loved her boys with everything. She loved to work while she was able. She spent many years serving drinks as a local bartender in Glasgow, Great Falls and Williston, N.D. She was certified in flagging for years as well and traveled to numerous states working road construction. She enjoyed visiting with her family and friends and

Vanessa Lynn Red Star, 33, died May 20, 2025 in Wolf Point. She was born on Feb. 24, 1995, in Sidney to Paul E. Red Star III and Sandra Melbourne. She enjoyed cruising, listening to music, taking walks and being with family and friends. The biggest joy of her life was being a mother and loved spending time with her children. She is survived by her father, Paul E. Red Star III; five children, Harmony Red Star, Terrell Jones, Terran Jones, Andre Jones and Haizlie Russell; sisters, Jessica Red Star, and Farrah Grant; and brothers, Lonnie Red Star, Anthony Melbourne, Thomas Melbourne, Clayton D. Jealous of Him, Barrett Grant, Myles Grant and Floren Grant. She was preceded in death

Della Mae Long Hair-Thomas, 82, died May 24, 2025, at the Billings Clinic. She was born to Johnson Porcupine Quills and Ursula Black Dog-Porcupine Quills on Dec. 6, 1942. As a child, she loved riding her horse Bullet, playing with her brothers and sisters and dancing while listening to her brothers sing. She graduated from Brockton School in 1960. She worked different jobs and continued to work when she met and married Lester Youpee Jr. of Brockton. From this union, she had a daughter and son, Valerie Youpee and Leslie Long Hair. She was married to Lester until his death. Later, she married Melchoir Thomas Sr. of Brockton. During this marriage, she became a stay-athome mother and wife who volunteered at numerous events and loved to get involved in the Fort Kipp Catholic church activities as well as the Fort Kipp Powwow Committee. She became a grandmother in 1990, while helping with the Fort Kipp Headstart. She also loved taking part in sports such as softball and volleyball and did so until she got older, but continued to show her love and support long after. She is survived by her sisters,

Christine Luft, 96, died May 27, 2025, at Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson. She was born at home on March 31, 1929, to Selma Tietz Luft and David Luft, the third of nine children. The very day after her birth, she was baptized by the traveling pastor, who wouldn’t be returning for several months. Growing up in the 1930s was challenging. All the children had chores and worked on the farm wherever they were needed. The older girls were always assigned a younger child to care for while their parents were working. She was assigned to Roger, one of the twins, and she cherished the lifelong bond she shared with him. She fell in love and married one of the neighbor boys, Eddie Hekkel. They started their married life in Culbertson, where they welcomed their eldest child, Myrna. After relocating to the farm near McCabe, Claudine was born, followed by Jerry and Larry. After her husband Eddie died in 1964, she took over his bus route and drove for 22 years before her son Larry took over.

Kevin Ronning, 53, of Grenora, N.D., most recently of Plentywood, died May 23, 2025. Hen was born Dec. 20, 1971, in Williston, N.D., to Kennet and LaVonne (Haugen) Ronning. He was the third of five children. He was raised on the farm east of Froid and attended Froid Public School from kindergarten through his senior year in 1991. He was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome at six months of age. Kennet and LaVonne raised him as the rest of their children. He was raised to be self-sufficient. He was disciplined, teased and loved just as the other siblings were. The community of Froid, the school faculty and students treated him as an equal. He attended Special Education classes and became close with those teachers. He was proud to be a Froid Cardinal. He loved his classmates and his teachers. His school years were some of the most memorable of his life. From junior high through high school, he also participated in track, basketball and bowling while in Special Olympics. In high school, he worked at the Froid Grocery and helped with kitchen and janitorial work at the school. He moved to Williston, N.D., in the fall of 1991. He lived in his own apartment and, at one point, held down three jobs. He worked at Pamida, County Market and Super 8. While in Williston, he gained more friends. He was a good cook and would invite neighbors and family friends over for his homemade meals. He enjoyed activities in Williston, especially attending the county fair with his friends. While living in Williston, he was very active in the Lutheran Brethren Church. He was proud of his Norwegian heritage and knew the Lord’s Prayer and Table Grace

Jalen Michael Patrick Robinson, 26, of Wolf Point died May 27, 2025, in Poplar. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at the Wolf Point Community Hall. Internment will be at the Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point assisted with the arrangements.

Brandi Jean Lapke, 50, died May 20, 2025, in Glasgow. She was born in Scobey on April 25, 1975, the second child born to Steve and Mary Ann (Bruhn) Shipstead. Always a small and petite girl, she had a large sense of humor and lots of love to give. In January 2003, she married Duane Lapke. Cody James was her firstborn, followed by Alexandria Lillian and Angeline Sky. More than anything, she enjoyed motherhood and being a surrogate mom to many of her children’s friends. She later divorced Duane, but they always had family functions together. The biggest thrill of her life was her twin grandsons. She was a hard worker and loved to work. Some of her jobs included seismography, hotel maid, dishwasher, CNA and housekeeper, but her most recent and favorite job

Allen Curtis Evenson, 87, of Billings, Mont., passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, with his wife and other family members by his side. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Allen was born in Winger, Minn., to Edwin and Belinda Evenson, where he grew up on a farm and graduated from McIntosh High School in McIntosh, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and he served on several church councils throughout the years. Allen married the love of his life, Jane Dahlberg, on July 28, 1962, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Brockton, Mont. They shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. They went on their honeymoon to the World’s Fair in Seattle, Wash., driving a 1962 Chevrolet Impala. They still have this car and, each wedding anniversary, they have been taking it out for a drive. Allen was a lifelong farmer whose deep love for the land and dedication to agriculture defined both his work and his life. He served several years on the Farmers Elevator Board of Directors of the Eastern Montana Operations. He had a particular passion for antique tractors and all aspects of farming, proudly preserving the traditions he cherished. Allen was one of the founding members of the Northeast Montana Threshers Association of Culbertson, Mont. Allen loved to repair and restore items, which included an M John Deere, an 8N Ford and a 1946 Willy’s Jeep. He could take anything apart, repair it and put it back together. Allen was a member of the Roaring ‘20s Auto Club of Billings. In addition to his work in agriculture, Allen served his country with honor and distinction for 32 years in the

Neal C. Brenna, 92, of Havre died May 12, 2025. He was born Dec. 12, 1932, to Kenneth and Nora Brenna in Nashua and had two sisters, Fay and Myrna. He grew up along the Hi-Line, spending time in Harlem, Havre and graduating high school in Rudyard in 1950. After graduation, he joined the Navy and served as a radioman during the Korean War. After being discharged from the Navy, he returned to Havre and, while driving down the street, he noticed two young ladies pushing strollers down the sidewalk. It didn’t take long for him to know that one of those ladies, Patricia “Patti” Sleeter, would be his forever partner. They had three boys: Jim, Mark and Ron. He went back to school at Montana State University in Bozeman where he earned a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering. Upon graduating, his fatherin- law, Ralph Sleeter, offered him a position at the Havre Laundry as plant engineer. He remained at the laundry for the rest of his career, over 50 years, where he owned and operated the company until his retirement in 1995. Jim and Ron both worked for Neal at the Havre Laundry, and they eventually took over operations. He made a lasting impression in the industry and was an integral part of the Havre Laundry being recognized as the Montana Family Business of the Year in 1998. He had many jobs over his 92 years, but his love for the

James Lynus “Sonny” Buckles Jr., 63, died May 14, 2025, in Billings. He was born to James Buckles Sr. and Geraldine (Scott) Buckles on July 10, 1961, in Poplar. He attended school in Poplar and also at Ultimate Canteen in Chamberlain, S.D., in 1975 and Boys Town, Neb., in 1976. After graduating from Poplar High School in May 1979, he went on to Job Corps for heavy equipment and graduated from Fort Peck Community College. He moved to Blair in 1983 and lived there until his death. He loved living out in the country. He joined the Red Eagle Presbyterian Church on April 23, 2000. He raised Jr, and Fred off and on through the years. Following a car accident east of Fort Kipp on June 30, 1997, he resided at a rehab center in Billings. He enjoyed watching his grandson Fred play basketball all four years of high school in Culbertson. He enjoyed listening to music on his stereo and also watching