Monica Rose Martell-Walking Eagle, 67, of Poplar died March 15, 2023, at Poplar Community Hospital. She was born March 9, 1956, to Floyd Dominic Martell Sr. and Roberta Louise Martell in Blair. She grew up in Blair and attended Brockton School. As she grew, she loved to explore and experience living in different cities and states, but was always drawn back home to Poplar where she lived most of her life. She earned her high school equivalency diploma on May 28, 1976. She attended Police Academy in Bismarck, N.D., and was a certified nurse’s aide along with earning college credits. Throughout her life, she enjoyed working at A& S, Poplar Hospital, Spotted Bull, Poplar HeadStart and, while living in Denver, Colo., she worked as a secretary and CNA for Health Resources and Services Administration. During her employment, she earned many certificates, including most dedicated. Anyone who knew her knew she was a strong woman, outspoken with an amazing sense of humor and a heart of pure gold. She was always there for everyone and anyone. In her early 20s, she met her husband Alfred Walking Eagle Sr. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bingo, playing machines and fishing. She had a passion for traditional dancing and wanted one day to own an all-buckskin dress so she could show off her dancing skills. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Floyd “Little Guy” Jr. Martell, Jack Martell and Lori Ann Martell; grandchildren, Samantha Headdress, Robert Pinkerton and Tyler Pinkerton; and great-granddaughter, Mahlani Lezard. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Walking Eagle Sr.; siblings, Betty Martell, Stanley Martell, Frank Martell, Sophia Youngman and Mildred Friedrich; children, Donovan Martell, Jessica Garcia-Garza, Roberta Not Afraid, Tonetta Cantrell, Alfred Walking Eagle, Buddy WalkingEagle, Jack Walking Eagle, Chili Walking Eagle, Ida Kicking Woman; and numerous grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 24, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment followed at Riverside Catholic Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Lloyd Aspenlieder, , of Culbertson died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Roosevelt Medical Care Center in Culbertson. He was born Oct. 9, 1935, in Estevan, Sask., Canada, to Elizabeth Hochstein and John Aspenlieder, one of seven children. His family moved to Glendive in 1948 and were naturalized in 1953. He attended Sacred Heart Parochial School. When he was in sixth and seventh grades, he set pins at the bowling alley in Glendive. He was a bellhop at the Jordan Hotel in eighth and ninth grades. He spent 20 years in the Montana Army National Guard and retired as a captain. He married Shirley Mae Cady on June 1, 1957. Their son Alan was born Feb. 8, 1959, and son Jeffery was born May 10, 1960. They were foster parents to Eddie Roller, beginning in 1975. The family moved to Culbertson from Glendive in 1959. He managed Miracle Gas propane plant. He operated the laundromat and laundry service, managed the Stockman Bar for two years and worked for Miller Oil Company for 25 years. He was the mail carrier for Bainville to and from Wolf Point route for nine years and caretaker for the Culbertson rest area for 30 years. He also mowed yards for many people. He was a member of the Culbertson Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Jaycees and the Culbertson Saddle Club. He served 20 years on the Culbertson Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church along with serving as a lector, Eucharistic minister, attended a two-year course to be a lay presider in the absence of a priest. He served on the parish council for 18 years and did maintenance of the church for many years. His passion was the Culbertson Saddle Club’s wagon trains. He owned his own wagon and several teams over the years. He was preceded in death by parents, John and Elizabeth Aspenlieder; brothers, Harvey Aspenlieder and Matt Aspenlieder; and sisters, Viola Hanks and Lorraine Bishop. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons, Alan Aspenlieder, Jeff Aspenlieder and Eddie Roller; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brothers, Edward Aspenlieder and Lawrence Aspenlieder. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday April 1, at 10 a.m. at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church in Culbertson. Father Anietie Ukanide and Father Francis Schrieber will concelebrate the Mass. Vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church in Culbertson on Friday, March 31. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed and can be viewed directly on his obituary page at www. fulkersons.com.

Mary Alice (Marsh) Reuter, 74, died March 22, 2023 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood. She was born Oct. 10, 1948, and was the fourth of five daughters born to Rupert and Alice Marsh. She attended school in Plentywood, graduating in 1967. She began dating George Hunter in high school and they had a daughter, Carrie, in 1968. Together, they raised her until his death in 1970. In 1972, she married Norman Andersen. They had a son, Lee, in 1973. They divorced in 1979. In 1983, she married Richard Reuter and son Chad was born. They made their home in Medicine Lake. If they weren’t at home tending to their gardens, they could be found at L & L Casino in Plentywood. They were married until Richard’s death in 2011. In 2020, she was reunited with her daughter, Shoni, who had been adopted out at birth. This was a huge blessing for Mary and she was grateful for the opportunity to get to know her daughter. She also was able to travel to Alaska in 2021 to spend time with all of Shoni’s family and enjoyed getting to know them. For the past two years, Mary and Haley, Shoni’s youngest daughter, video chatted for hours together. She was known for her cooking and spent many years working in kitchens around Sheridan and Roosevelt counties. She enjoyed gardening and planted many beautiful flowers every year. She was employed at Herman Oil for many years. She is survived by her children, Carrie Louie of Kuna, Idaho, Shoni Evans of Nome, Alaska, Lee Andersen of Williston, N.D., and Chad Reuter of Medicine Lake; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Brandenberger, Fran Zelenka and Jan Wiedebush; and her closest and dearest friend, Dennis Dawson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and sister, Darlene Severson. A celebration of life was held Wednesday, March 29, at 3 p.m. at the Medicine Lake Fire Hall.

Jeanne Carol Boulds, age 94, of Poplar, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, peacefully in Red Lodge, Mont., surrounded by family and in the care of her daughters, Dolores and Barrie, who were her caregivers the last three years of her life. Jeanne was born Aug. 11, 192, in Westby, Mont., to Elmer and Esther (Andersen) Bergh. She was delivered at home by her grandmother Kirsten from Copenhagen, Denmark. She was the middle of three siblings. As a child, Jeanne spent time in the Minneapolis Shriners Hospital for Children in casts and in surgery due to being born with club feet. Jeanne grew up in Westby, Mont., until a few years after her father’s death at age 11. The family then moved to Vancouver, Wash., in the early ‘40s to work in a fruit canning factory to support World War II efforts and Jeanne also volunteered at the Barnes General Hospital visiting and helping with the war veterans there. The family made their way back to Montana after the war and Jeanne graduated from Plentywood High School in 1946. She worked at the soda fountain counter at Plentywood Drug. She met the love of her life at a dance at the Blue Moon in Plentywood, and they wed less than a week after her 18th birthday. She wed Raymond “Johnny” Boulds Aug. 17, 1946, and they were married for 58 years until his death. Out of this union, they were blessed with 11 children. The story goes that Dad saw Mom through the window at Plentywood Drug and told his sister Mona that he was going to marry that girl. He was smitten with Jeanne from first sight and for the rest of his life. After Ray’s graduation from pharmacy school in Missoula, the family finally settled in Poplar, Mont., where they owned and ran Boulds Drugstore together for 56 years. Jeanne was the bookkeeper and president of Boulds Drug, Inc. Jeanne played piano and had a beautiful voice and sang for many weddings, funerals, special events and for her family. She volunteered many years for chamber events, as an election official, at the America Legion Club and Wild West Days. She won trophies for bowling and liked to meet with the Lutheran ladies for cards and coffee. She sewed and canned food from the family garden. She enjoyed road trips, traveling to visit family, and vacations. In her later years, her and her daughter Dolores would take little road trips to get her hair done, play cards and have lunch at the café. She enjoyed daily crosswords and loved to play scrabble and won almost every game. Even though she was not quite 5’ tall, she was a spitfire and the rock of the family. She never forgot a birthday or an anniversary and loved her grandchildren immensely. She cared for her family her whole life and never turned away any of her children in need. She loved her family unconditionally. She is survived by her 11 children: Muriel (Russell) Smith of Texas, Aileen Edwards of Billings, John and Mike of Poplar, Donna (Robert) Ranf of Missoula, Patricia (John) Toavs of Wolf Point, Laurel Boulds-Fisk of Washington, Raymond “Jeff” of Nevada, Robert (Rachel) of Utah and Dolores and Barrie of Red Lodge; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and many cousins and friends. She is survived by her favorite puppy, Lola, who was by her side for 14 years. Her husband, parents, sisters, Mildred and Barbara, preceded her in death. A private burial and graveside services will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. in Plentywood. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please donate to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a non-profit near and dear to Mom’s heart, at https://donate. lovetotherescue.org. (Paid Obituary)

Mary Jo Solberg, 70, died Dec. 22, 2022, at her home in Williston, N.D. She was born in Sidney on April 13, 1952, to Art and Lil Moran. She was the youngest of eight children and was nicknamed “Baby” by her parents and older siblings. In October 1974, she married Arnie Solberg. Together, they raised their three children: Jason, Nikki and Michael. She was known by her peers as an awesome pool player and friend. She won many top shooter jackets during her pool league career in Wolf Point. She devoted much time to her parents in their final years. She was a homemaker and caretaker. In the early ‘90s, she was a CNA at Faith Lutheran Home. It was during these years, she met her bonus daughter, Kristal. In 1996, Arnie and Mary Jo opened the Son Mountain Bible Bookstore in Wolf Point. She juggled her CNA work with her duties at the bookstore. In 2001, Son Mountain shut their doors because Arnie accepted a position at Mercy Medical Center in Williston, N.D. In 2004-2005, she was the manager at Decasa Mexican Restaurant in Williston. She eventually became the team captain of her new pool league team and she played in her league for many years before her last tournament in 2021 where her team placed second place in the state tournament. She loved her time at home watching her crime shows and randomly saying “I love my family.” She loved her family, especially enjoying her visits from her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers, Gary Moran, Anthony Moran and Andy Moran; and sisters, Patricia Moran and Theresa Moran. She is survived by her husband, Arnie Solberg; son, Jason Sullivan; daughter, Nikki Solberg; son, Michael Solberg; bonus daughter, Kristal Dolde; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held April 13 at 1 p.m. at the Wolf Point Community Hall.

Yvonne Edna “Vonnie” (Chambers) Guldborg, 82, died March 15, 2023, at Mc-Cone County Health Center in Circle. She was born March 18, 1940, in Ronan to Fred Chambers and Caroline Finkbeiner Chambers. In 1943, the family moved to a farm at Vida. In 1946, they moved to Circle. She attended school in Circle, graduating in 1958. She was proud of the time she spent working at Chapin Drug in her younger years and also being a cheerleader for Circle High School athletics, a passion that continued up until her death. On July 6, 1958, she married Robert Guldborg of Brockway. They farmed alongside of his brothers, forming Guldborg Bros., Inc. They had three children: Kari, Kurt and Kevin. Her passions included cooking, gardening, taking care of her yard and flowers, teaching Sunday school and attending her children’s activities. She could often be found in the gym bleachers or on the hill above the baseball field keeping her own scorebook. She joined the Order of the Eastern Star in 1963. After the children were older, Bob and Vonnie enjoyed golfing, winter snowmobile rides with area

Maria Loretta “Tweet” (Wetsit) Walton, 89, died March 13, 2023. She was born Oct. 24, 1933, her brother looked at her and said “what a tweet little girl.” Everyone laughed as he couldn’t say “sweet.” The name stuck and she grew up known as Tweet Wetsit. Her parents were John Earl and Nina Catherine (Redstone) Wetsit. She was given her name as a girl at a ceremony. At that time, it was illegal to practice Indigenous religion and customs. She never shared her name given at that ceremony. Her grandfather called her Sha Hiya Wiya/ Cree Girl. She graduated from Frazer High School and went on to complete her teaching degree at Eastern University (Montana State University Billings). She did her student teaching at McKinley School in Billings. She then became a teacher in Harlowton. She was recruited to teach at North Pasture Creek School where she met Edmund “June” Commodore Walton Jr. Together, they raised five children, Doretta, Carolyn, Steve, Patrick and Thomas “T. Ed”. She raised chickens, turkey and pigs on the ranch. Her children tell stories of how the birds would follow her throughout the yard and happily chirp at her. Each year, she’d share the poultry with family and friends. When she moved to town, she continued to care for the cats and dogs throughout her neighborhood. She demonstrated generosity and compassion throughout her life and instilled the love of family in her children. Whenever anyone came to visit, she would feed them and insist they took food or a gift with them. She was a lifelong educator, always willing to teach others valuable lessons. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lawrence “Hans” Wetsit, Donald Wetsit, George “Bootsie” Wetsit and Katie “Dolly” Wetsit Stark. She is survived by her children, Dorie Rush, Carolyn Rusche, Steve Walton, Patrick Walton and T.Ed Walton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Carol Wetsit Jones. Funeral service was held Friday, March 17, at the Immaculate Conception Church with burial following at Greenwood Cemetery.

A celebration of life for Ella Mae Keller, 92, is being planned for June 17, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney, Mont., with Pastor Mike Backhaus officiating. A lunch will be served prior to the start of the service and there will be a dinner served after. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, Mont., is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons. com. Ella Mae Keller was born in rural Turtle Lake, N.D., on June 17, 1930, to Fred and Olga (Schilling) Klain, the oldest of six children. Ella Mae married Raymond Keller on Dec. 6, 1950, and to this union nine children were born. Ella Mae and Ray moved throughout North Dakota before settling in Wolf Point, Mont., in 1972. Ella Mae worked as a cook at the Sherman Motor Inn in Wolf Point for over 25 years. Ella Mae loved to fish with Ray and even hunted a few deer. They enjoyed going camping and took the family on many trips. Ella Mae and Ray moved to The Lodge in Sidney in 2009 and lived there until Ray passed away in June of 2010. After, Ella Mae resided in the Extended Care Nursing Home in Sidney since 2017. Ella Mae passed away peacefully on March 15, 2023, at the Sidney Health Center with her family at her side. Ella Mae is survived by her daughters, Beverly (Jerry) Dempsey, Sharon (Kevin) Roth, Laura Duffey and Susan (Charles) Norwood; her sons, Paul (Tanya) Keller and Ricky Keller; daughter-in-law, Tina (Dave) Keller; siblings, Lois (Dennis) Schott, Lillian (John) Volochenko, Richard (Sharon) Klain and LeRoy Klain; 19 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Keller; sons, David and Clifford; daughter, Pam Bell; grandsons, Michael Roth and Jeremy Dempsey; and sister, Mary. Ella Mae’s family would like to say thank you to the staff at the Extended Nursing Home in Sidney. The love and care you gave Mom over all these years was simply the best. (Paid Obituary)