Norman Haase, 81, of Williston, N.D., died at CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Williston early Thursday morning, April 11, 2024. Born in Plentywood on May 29, 1942, to Curt and Lenore Haase (Knutson), his life was one of adventure, passion and unwavering commitment to his family and community. Raised in Homestead, his love for basketball flourished during his high school years at Medicine Lake High School, where he graduated in 1960. His thirst for knowledge led him to pursue higher education at Montana State University - Billings from 1960 to 1961, laying the foundation for a life filled with learning and growth. In the course of his life, he crossed paths with Betty Nortan, his first wife, in St. Louis, Mo. Their union in 1965 brought forth the joy of parenthood with the birth of their son, Sean Curtis, in 1966. However, it was in Terre Haute, Ind., where he met Ginger Chrisman, setting the stage for a profound and enduring partnership. They were married Oct. 15, 1970, and son, Michael Shannon, was born in 1971. Together, they embarked on a journey that took them to Ohio and Indiana before their hearts found solace in the embrace of Montana. Settling on the Haase family farm in Homestead in 1973, they embraced rural life, welcoming their daughter Stacie Elizabeth shortly after. In 1976, the family moved to Culbertson, where they ran a beloved restaurant and expanded their family with the arrival of Amanda Jo in 1979. Their hospitality and warmth touched many lives until they relocated to Wolf Point in early 1991 to oversee the Riverview Group Home. Continuing their entrepreneurial spirit, he and Ginger ventured to Williston, N.D., in 1998, where they established Ginger’s Café, with son Mike and his wife Amy. Despite the restaurant’s closure in May 2009, his dedication to serving Christ by loving others

Amos Allen Cloud Sr., 84, of Poplar died April 11, 2024. He was born Sept. 1, 1939, at a log cabin house in Riverside to Agnes Ownspipe, Joseph Cloud and Ernest Longee. He was given the name “Chaske” First Boy at a young age. He was also well known for his nickname Buster. He grew up in Poplar and Cannonball, N.D. He also lived in Denver, Colo., at a later age. He went to school in Poplar and Cannonball and went onto to get a degree in mechanics and become a certified mechanic. He worked on cars throughout his years, but also worked as a security guard at A& S Industries for many years. He met Cheryl Melbourne and they were married on Dec. 16, 1978, in Poplar. They had five children and also raised a son together and a daughter from a previous relationship. He was a family man, first and foremost and always put family first. He was there when needed at any given time. He was passionate about working on cars with his brothers and sons and listening to Indian music. He enjoyed watching wrestling and his biggest joy in life was spending time with his children and his grandchildren. He is survived by his children,