Friends are invited to Fulkerson- Stevenson Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a time of fellowship and sharing. All friends of Laura Caldwell are invited to the family farm from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. where food and stories will be shared. Fulkerson- Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Laura Jean Caldwell, 85, of Culbertson passed away Oct. 21, 2022, surrounded by her loving family after a long hard courageous battle with cancer. Laura was born on Oct. 15, 1937, in Culbertson, Mont., to Bennie and Edith Antonson. Being the oldest of four, she was raised on the family farm south of Culbertson. Laura attended country school and later attended school in Culbertson, graduating in 1955. In 1958, she met her future husband Vernon Caldwell as he had traveled to Montana to visit his sister Vivian. As Vernon returned home to Oklahoma, Laura was not far behind. Vernon and Laura were married April 17, 1959, in Steigler, Okla. They lived in Oklahoma for a short time where their son Danny was born in 1959. They then moved to Culbertson, Mont., where their daughter Diane was born in 1960. In 1963, they moved to Seeley Lake, Mont., where she along with Vernon were employed at the Catholic Diocese of Helena at Legendary Lodge for boys and girls youth where Laura was the cook. Each day, they had to take a boat across Salmon Lake to get to work. She then went to work at a place nearby called the Clearwater Junction and cooked there for several years as well. In 1972, the opportunity came to move back to Culbertson and purchase the family farm from her parents. In Culbertson, Laura worked many years for the U.S. Postal Service. She would drive the rural mail route south of Culbertson and fill in on any others, sort and deliver mail at the post office and clean every day. On top of working outside the home, she worked at the farm as well. There, she lived and thoroughly enjoyed life there till her very last day. Laura was very well known for her green thumb. Her garden and yard were always a sight to see, and she took great pride in all she did. When they originally moved to Culbertson, she started up “Laura’s Garden.” She had such a production of veggies every year that she would sell her produce to all those around. She supplied the school with potatoes for many years. Laura was a very hard worker. She planted her potatoes off the back of a plow and started all her vegetables by hand from seed every year — hundreds of them. It was not uncommon for her to plant 543 just in tomato plants a year ... and that’s a fact. She canned everything she could to make use during the winter months. She thoroughly enjoyed gardening and flowers, quilting and sewing. She and her sister Lois were very close and were fortunate to share these hobbies with each other spending lots of time walking through the yard discussing each and every plant or flower. Laura had a heart of an angel, so gentle and loving, but yet she was tough as nails when she had to be. In October of 1979, God picked her to become a grandmother. She became a grandmother again in January 1981 and March 1982, He had a plan. In 1985, she was needed. Laura opened her arms and took in her three grandchildren, Cory, Carrie and Cassie, and raised them as her own. They were her pride and joy, and she was so proud of them. She gave them all she could. The deep love, appreciation and respect they had for Laura shinned bright. Laura was a very selfless soul and did all she could for her family, no matter the personal sacrifices that she kept within. Laura lived through tough times, but proved when you don’t have it all, you make the best of what you have. Laura is survived by her daughter, Diane (Rick) Lambert; stepson, Leslie (Candy) Caldwell; grandchildren, Cory (Jennifer) Lambert, Carrie (Quentin) Heller, Cassie (Nick) Williams and Ron (Sarah) Caldwell; great-grandchildren, Jace, Chase, Macy, Denley, Mc-Crae, McConahae, McCai, McCenyen, Eli, Kelsie, Plenny and Sander, Courtney and Sophia; sister, Louise (Donny) Olson; brother-in-law, Robert Olson; sister-in-law, Vivian Baker; and several nieces and nephews. Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; her son, Danny (Charlotte) Caldwell; her parents; her mother- and fatherin- law; brother, Raymond Antonson; sister, Lois Olson; step-daughter, Patricia White; stepson, Tommy Caldwell; sisters-in-law, Vida (Cliff) Brewer and Mary Jo Hardoin; brothers-in-law, Von (Wanda) Caldwell, Verde Caldwell, Tommy Jr. Caldwell and Byron Baker; and many other friends and family. “It’s not about what we have in life, but who we have in our life that matters.” (Paid Obituary)

Dennis Elgen, 88, of Culbertson, Mont., passed away on the morning of Oct. 13, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family. Dennis was born the second of three sons to Phillip and Inger Elgen on Feb. 26, 1934. He grew up in Grey Cliff, Mont. His love of flying started around the age of 5. He achieved his pilot’s license at the age of 16 in Big Timber, Mont. After his time away in the Army, he went to aeronautics school in Tulsa, Okla, with his new bride, Olga, in 1957. They were blessed with six daughters, 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. God blessed Dennis with many talents and a love of many things. Teaching many to fly, fabricating his own tools, woodworking, baking cookies, sewing, fishing, hunting and he enjoyed photography, as well. Dennis was known to many for his love of airplanes and flying. He served on the school board and was also active in his church. He had a strong patriotic love for his country. Dennis is survived by his wife, Olga; daughters, Debbie (Ray) Lombardo, Kathie Elgen, Karen (Eric) Sather, Dixie (Mat) Berwick, Lori (Bob) Jasper and Linda (Tom) Hinds. Dennis’s celebration of life was held on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at 2 p.m. (MST) at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Culbertson, Mont. Rev. Gretchen Wagner officiated. Burial will be at a later date in Big Timber, Mont. Visitation was held an hour prior to service time on Monday. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston, N.D., is assisting the family. Friends may sign the register and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com. The celebration of life was livestreamed and could be viewed Dennis’s service directly on his obituary page on www. fulkersons.com. (Paid Obituary)

Ryan Cherokee Spotted Bird, “Sun Ka Wakan Hdeska” Spotted Horse, 29, of Brockton died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. He was born July 28, 1993, to Adrian and Shannon in Billings. He joined brother Austin Ray to complete their family of four. The family moved to Norman, Okla., just before his first birthday, allowing him to become acquainted with his southern family. He loved fishing with his brother and dad, riding bikes around Norman, skateboarding and playing with his cousins. He attended preschool through 11th grade in Poplar. He played baseball, football, basketball, cross country and track. He graduated high school from Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Okla., in May 2012. After graduation, he moved to New Mexico to live near his father. He attended Job Corps, worked as a security guard and enjoyed working out and running to keep himself in shape. He loved being outside and the warm climate in New Mexico suited him well. After moving back to Montana, he attended Fort Peck Community College and worked in construction. He was a shy, quiet child who was very orderly and meticulous with his toys, cars and figures all lined up perfectly. He paid close attention to details and was always building elaborate structures and crashing them down with cars to build more. He adored his brother and was often seen a his “shadow.” He and Austin competed in

Donald “Don” L. Berry, 85, of Trenton, N.D., died Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at the CHI St. Alexius Health in Williston, N.D. He was born April 14, 1937, to Stephen and Buelah (Bliven) Berry in Racine, Wisc. They later moved to Fairview, where he attended East Fairview School finishing eighth grade. In 1959, he joined the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. He served proudly for just under two years before his honorable discharge in May 1961. He married Vivian St Pierre on Nov. 16, 1963, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview. They were married for 47 years until her death in 2010. They shared a love of decorating their yard for all the holidays. They had two daughters, Charlene in 1964 and Connie in 1966. The family lived in Trenton, N.D., where Don was a “Jack-ofall- trades.” He spent most of his life as a car mechanic, but had his hand in many different trades and industries. He had many passions in life with many hobbies. He could not stay in one place for very long and always had to be doing something or going somewhere. He was either tinkering on a car, working with wood, building something, or going for a drive down a dirt road. He was a talented woodworker and built many custom pieces for friends and family. He especially liked making farm implements and helping his grandsons with their 4-H woodworking projects. He was involved with many community groups and donated his time and services to the Moose Lodge # 239 of Williston, N.D., American Legion Hall of Williston and the Culbertson Saddle Club just to name a few. He enjoyed camping, playing horseshoes, attending rodeos and shucking corn. He is survived by his daughters, Charlene Gustavson of Donnybrook, N.D.,

Stefanie Dion Dosch, 50, of Culbertson, Mont., passed away unexpectedly at the Roosevelt Medical Center on Sept 14, 2022. Stefanie was born on Sept. 22, 1971, in Culbertson, Mont., to John Timm and Susan Herness. She was later joined by brothers, Jeremy Timm, Tanner Smith and Chance Chandler. They were her best friends and shoulders to lean on. She always got a kick out of everyone thinking Jeremy was older than her! She never aged over 29, according to Stef, with a laugh. Stefanie loved life and lived it to the fullest. Garth Brooks was her favorite musician, and she would see him in concert any chance she could get. Often flying to Vegas, one of her favorite destinations. Stef also had a passion for shoes! She had the best collection and would often give them away to her nieces and sister-in-law if they liked them. That’s how big her heart was. She was a very honest, vibrant and loving person who loved her entire family with all her heart. In 1991, Stefanie had her one and only child, Erica Denyse. Erica was truly her pride and joy. Erica gave her two beautiful grandsons, Declan and Asher. In March of 2015, she married the love of her life, Dalton Dosch, in Culbertson, Mont. They lived in her childhood home and enjoyed renovating it together and making it beautiful. Stefanie took great pleasure in taking care of her grandkids, as well as her nieces and nephews or any other children that she knew. She made sure all kids felt loved and safe and spoiled them rotten. She was everyone’s “auntie” or “nana.” Stef was one of the most loving and selfless people you could ever meet. She was loyal and always looked out for others. She had the biggest heart and always gave a piece of it to everyone in her life. Stef was strong-minded and very outspoken, but this was usually to defend the ones she loved. She had the most contagious laugh and a wonderful sense of humor, which she got from her dad, John. Her presence was very comforting, and she lit up every room that she entered. If you ever needed a good cup of coffee, you knew where to go! You could find her most often sitting on her patio in her hanging “egg” chair always welcoming a friend for good conversation and laughs. Stefanie is survived by her loving husband, Dalton of Culbertson, Mont.; daughter, Erica (Dan) Nicholson of Culbertson, Mont.; grandsons, Declan and Asher Nicholson of Culbertson, Mont.; brothers, Jeremy (Jamie) Timm of Laurel, Mont., Tanner (Heather) Smith of Billings, Mont., and Chance (Michelle) Chandler of Plentywood, Mont.; fur babies, Harley, Diesel and Millie; grandmother, Wilma Hodges of Culbertson, Mont.; nieces and nephews, Grace, Sophia and Emma Timm of Laurel, Mont., Kanin and Adah Smith of Billings, Mont., and Blythe, Rowyn, Beckett and Silas Chandler of Plentywood, Mont.; aunts, Ginny Bjorge of Bainville, Mont., Sandra Lamb (Rick) of Alaska, Toni Pahl of Fallon, Nev., Julie (Ted) Williams of Culbertson, Mont., Vicky Herness of Culbertson, Mont., and Kay (Stephen) Durocher of Arlington, Wash.; uncles, Jim Ed Hodges of Nashville, Tenn., Vern (Cathy) Hodges of Gig Harbor, Wash., and Jim Meissel of Sidney, Mont. Stefanie had an abundance of cousins that she loved and cherished. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Timm and Susan Herness; stepmother, Linda Timm; grandparents, Roy and Lucille Timm, Plenny and Evelyn Herness; grandfather, Cap Hodges; uncles, Tom Bjorge, Art Pahl and Kevin Hodges; and aunts, Peggy Hodges Larsen and Faye Meissel; and cousin, Joey Pahl. Stephanie’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at 11 a.m. (MDT) at the Culbertson High School gymnasium in Culbertson, Mont. Pastor Gretchen Wagner will be officiating. A luncheon will be held after the services at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Culbertson. All are welcome to attend. The memorial service will be livestreamed. You can view Stephanie’s service directly on her obituary page at www.fulkersons.com. (Paid Obituary)

Ase “Marie” Damm, 81, of Culbertson, Mont., passed away on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Culbertson, Mont. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston, N.D., is assisting the family. Friends may sign the register and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. (MDT) Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at the Grace and Peace Church in Culbertson, Mont. Pastor Ross Reinhiller will officiate and interment will be in the Friedens Gemeinde Cemetery, northwest of Culbertson, Mont. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. The funeral service will be livestreamed. You can view Marie’s service directly on her obituary page at www. fulkersons.com. Ase Marie was born Sept. 23, 1940, to Edvard and Inger Kristiansen in Sarpsborg, Norway. In February of 1947 when Marie was six years old, her family left Norway and made the journey to America to homestead and farm outside of Savage, Mont., with her father’s uncle. She attended Larsen District 66 School through the eighth grade and then attended high school in Sidney where she graduated in 1958. Marie started working at the telephone office on the weekends while she was still in high school. This was a career she enjoyed for many years. In November of 1958, she married Robert Damm. Together, they raised three children: Brian, Robert and Shelley. In 1961, they moved to Plentywood where she continued to work as a telephone operator. In 1974, the family moved back to Culbertson to help with the family farm. In 1982, Marie and Bob purchased the Wild West Diner which is still owned and operated by her family. Marie loved visiting with the customers and, long after her retirement, she could be found sitting at the counter drinking coffee and visiting. No one was a stranger to Marie and she loved sharing stories with everyone she met. Marie was an avid reader and loved to travel. She has traveled the world visiting her son in Japan numerous times and going back to Norway to visit all her relatives who still reside there. She had an adventurous spirit and will be missed by many. She is survived by her two sons, Brian (JaeSoon) Damm of Tokyo, Japan, and Robert Damm of Culbertson; her daughter, Shelley (Steve) Baldwin of Culbertson; four grandchildren, Ashlee (Luke) Anderson, Alex (Mark) Von Wald, Jesse Damm and Elliot Damm; four great-grandchildren, Harper and Huck Anderson and Charlotte and Eleanor Von Wald; her sister, Ann (Roland) Aldinger of Glendive, Mont.; brother- in-law, Leroy (Jan) Damm of Pullman, Wash.; an aunt, Thora Kristiansen of Oslo, Norway; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Robert J. Damm; her parents, Edvard and Inger Kristiansen; and brother, Thore Kristiansen. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made the Grace and Peace Sunday School Program in Culbertson, Mont. (Paid Obituary)

Marilyn “Marty” Dillon, 69, of Brockton died Sept. 6, 2022. She was born in Louisa, Ky., on July 11, 1953, to Jesse and Nancy Bowen. She spent her early years in the hills of West Virginia with her siblings Jessy and Ricky, since she was a hillbilly and was very proud of it. She moved around various places after her schooling until she ended up in Wolf Point where she met her future husband, James, through his father, Chod. They were married in 1978 in Wolf Point and then moved to Cheney, Wash., until James finished his college education. In 1980, their first son, Chaz was born and they moved to Brockton. She then began work at A& S Tribal Industries. In 1982, daughter Kari was born and, in 1987, another daughter, Caitlin, was born. She loved to cook as her delicious southern style recipes were the favorites of many in the community and she always had an open seat at her dinner table through the years. She was an avid sports fan and loved to watch her children participate for the Brockton Warriors and was die hard fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Reds. In the 1990s, she began to manage the B& S Quick Stop where her office door was open to the community for laughs, trials and tribulations, all while harassing farmers daily with her witty sense of humor. In her later years, she cherished being a grandmother to her grandsons. She was a mother to many who were not her own children and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. She was preceded in death by a sister, Yvonne; and adopted son, Sean Bighorn. She is survived by her husband, James; son, Chaz; daughters, Kari and Caitlin; five grandsons; sister, Jessy; brother, Ricky; and adopted sons, Joseph Chase Sr. of Newtown, N.D., and Adrian Spotted Bird Jr. of Poplar. To honor her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.