Theresa Marie Anderson, 75, of Boise, Idaho, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at her home. She was born on Aug. 1, 1946, in Wolf Point. She was one of six sisters and one brother of the local Eggebrecht clan. She attended Catholic school through the eighth grade then attended Wolf Point High to complete her high school degree. Following high school, she attended Billings Business School in Billings. After completing her course work studies in Billings, she returned to Wolf Point and was employed within the business office of the local Wolf Point hospital. She met her husband-to-be, John Anderson, in Wolf Point during one of his visits to the area. At the time, he was enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and stationed in Glasgow. Following completion of his obligation to the Air Force, they were married on Jan. 9, 1969, in Glendive. In September 1969, they, along with their newborn son, Robert, moved from Wolf Point to Moscow, Idaho, where John continued and completed his education at the University of Idaho. While living in Moscow, their second son, Darren, was born.

Cordelia Ackerman, 67, died Feb. 11, 2022. She was born in Poplar on Feb. 6, 1955, to Wilbert T. and Isabelle (Runs Through) Ackerman. She lived in Frazer all her life. She had two sons, Aaron Ackerman and Kevin Ackerman. She enjoyed listening to her music, traveling, shopping, playing games on her phone, visiting her sister Wanda, watching television and watching her granddaughters play and sing. She loved when her friends would call her and talk for hours. Her favorite football team was the Raiders. She is survived by her children, Aaron Ackerman and Kevin Ackerman; a daughter she took as her own, Marquita Big Leggins; four grandchildren; and siblings, Floyd

Trudy Elaine Menz, 42, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Fort Kipp, died Feb. 8, 2022, in Salt Lake City. She was born Aug. 13, 1979, in Poplar to Gale Myron Menz and Bonnie Mae Russell-Menz. She was the middle child of nine brothers and sisters. She grew up on the farm in Fort Kipp and attended school in Culbertson where she participated in track and basketball. She was a baptized/member at Red Eagle Memorial Church where she attended Bible school and assisted with all church events. She was raised by her grandparents, Lida and Gale Menz, and she enjoyed being in the kitchen. Lida was her biggest supporter and they would cruise all over together. She had the biggest heart and an infectious smile and laugh. She was always joking, teasing her friends, co-workers and family. She was always there to lend a hand or help someone in need, often helping babysit many children. She had two children, Emerlee Lynn Menz and Jason Lee Trinder. She kept all their paperwork from grade school and was proud of their accomplishments. One of her highlights in life was the birth of her grandbaby. A second

Donald Eugene Iceman Jr., 61, died Jan. 30, 2022, at Poplar Hospital. He was born on April 14, 1960, in Red Lake, Minn., to Donald Iceman Sr. and Frances Youpee Iceman. He attended school in Red Lake. Later, he moved to Poplar, where he made his home until his death. He met Evelyn Connie Bear. Together, they had a son, Donald E. Iceman III, aka “Sonny Boy,” in 1985. He met Carman Eagle Boy a few years later and, together, they have a son, Choaya “CJ” Eagle Boy, born in 1987. His sons were introduced to each other a little later in life, but both sons have become close. He had many jobs. He enjoyed working at A& S Industries. He was proud to represent the Fort Peck firefighting crew and was a firefighter for many years, where he became squad boss. He received his certificate as a sawyer. He also worked as a seismographer. He loved fixing and thinking. He was the real “MacGyver” and quite the handyman. He listened to all kinds of music, including pow-wow and round dance music. He loved and enjoyed caring for his mother, nephews, sons and grandchildren, especially his pride and joy, Riley Loegering Jr. One of the proudest times of his life was when his son went to state in basketball as a Brockton Warrior three times in a row and returned

Georgia Mae Hanson, 81, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minn. In true Georgia fashion, she left this world exactly as she intended: gracefully, tranquilly and surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Feb. 22, 1940, to George and Cecelia Koberoski. She attended Mankato State University, where she met Lowell Hanson, while they were both playing in the band. They were married in 1960 and spent a lifetime making music together. Their work as music educators brought them to Montana, where they grew their family and were blessed with three daughters. In 1973, they moved to Montevideo, Minn., where they would spend the next four decades raising their family and building a musical empire. She was a piano teacher who inspired and empowered many generations of musicians. While supporting hundreds of students in

Marlin Namyniuk, 61, of Hebron, N.D., passed away on Jan. 28, 2022, after a brief illness. Marlin was born on Oct. 13, 1960, to Elko and Martha (Malkowski) Namyniuk and was the youngest of their five children. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Belfield High School in 1978. He played basketball, football and was a track star for the Belfield Bantams. He played college football for Dickinson State College and studied auto-body repair at Bismarck Junior College. He played in the pool league for Grassy Butte. Then the oilfield called, and he worked his way up, eventually starting MGN Oil Field Consulting Services, LLC. Marlin finally retired in 2013. He had a lot of oilfield brothers and friends that he still kept in touch with. Marlin was married to Camille Driver and later divorced. Then, he met Julie Todd of Frazer in 1994. She was his partner, his best friend and the love of his life, and they were married on Aug. 28, 1999. They lived on the family farm until purchasing their own farm northwest of Hebron, where they found many good neighbors and friends. Marlin loved to joke and tease with family and friends. He was a loyal friend and a kind neighbor, always ready

Raquel Evelyn “Cal” (Davis) Lohe died Jan. 30, 2022, at her home in Las Vegas, Nev. She was born in Circle, the youngest daughter of Floyd and Clara Davis. When her father’s fourth term as sheriff ended the family moved from Circle to the Redwater Valley where she rode horseback to attend the Hilger school, a one-room schoolhouse named for her mother’s family. Salutatorian of her Richey High School class, she graduated from the MT Deaconess School of Nursing and became a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Nursing Corps at Fort Lewis, Wash. Upon discharge she worked in a defense plant, first helping to build torpedoes, and later in its dispensary in Washington. After the war, she worked as a registered nurse in Memphis, Tenn., Wolf Point and in the VA hospital at Fort Harrison, where, just for fun, she learned to fly a Piper Cub, and where she met and married her husband, Robert “Bob” Lohe. The couple bought a jewelry store in Ronan, where they lived with their two daughters for seven years before moving to Butte after buying a jewelry store there. She enjoyed operating the jewelry stores with Bob, but when “Lohe’s Jewelry” closed its doors in 1965 she cheerfully resumed her nursing career, as an office nurse. A catholic, she loved attending church with her family and she and Bob shared a love of bowling, playing cards, dancing and a little gambling, along with a love of animals. They spent many weekends camping, boating, swimming and waterskiing with their children and grandchildren and traveling,

Katherine M. Toavs peacefully passed away on Jan. 30, 2022, with her husband of 54 years by her side. She was born on Jan. 16, 1948, in Great Falls, Mont., to her parents, Seraphin (Zip) and Florence Tilton Lenz. She attended kindergarten at St. Gerard’s Catholic School in Great Falls, Mont. At the age of six, she moved with her family to Wolf Point, Mont., where her father had accepted a position as a city engineer. At a very young age, Kathy was taught by her mother to play the piano as well as the guitar. Bu the age of nine, she won the KVCK talent show by playing the guitar and singing the song Tom Dooley. When in seventh grade, she performed on the Faye Crush TV talent show singing and playing her guitar accompanied by her mother on the piano. She attended Immaculate Conception Grade School through the eighth grade, then attended and graduated from Wolf Point High School. After high school, she continued with higher education and attended Northern Montana College and graduated, after two years, with a certificate in cosmetology. She worked as a hairdresser in Great Falls before her marriage to Roy Toavs in 1969. After marriage, she worked as a hairdresser in Wolf Point, Mont., and later filled in whenever someone needed time off. Roy and Kathy farmed and ranched with Robert and Avis Toavs until purchasing the home farm. There wasn’t a job too big for her to tackle. She always gave 100 percent working along side her husband, farming, ranching, driving school bus and raising their sons on the family farm. She was raised a city girl, but loved the country. Kathy wrote a book about Life as a Depressed Person to help bring a little insight into this illness that she and so many others suffer from. Kathy adored her husband, family and many wonderful friends. Kathy had tremendous faith in God and tried to give of herself whenever she could. Kathy is survived by her husband, Roy Toavs Sr.; three sons and their spouses; five grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and her brothers. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left by visiting www.claytonstevensonchapel. com. (Paid Obituary)

Robert “Bobby” BlackDog, 58, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at his home in Poplar. He was born Nov. 9, 1963, in Poplar, the son of Lawrence and Martha BlackDog. He lived in Fort Kipp and Poplar. He attended Brockton School and graduated in 1982. He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed listening to Indian music and watching movies. He worked at the BIA fire hall as a firefighter for many years and worked for Brockton School for many years. When he was younger, he danced fancy until he was a teen. He also sang with the Fort Kipp Juniors when he was young. He met Thaila Buck Elk, now deceased, in 1980 and, to this union, a son, Adam BlackDog, was born. He and Thaila remained friends. He met Jeanine Renz in 1985 and, to this union, three sons, Eric, Evan and Sean, and two daughters, Mary Lynn and Courtney, were born. They also remained friends. He is survived by his children, Eric, Evan, Sean and Mary Lynn; 15 grandchildren; siblings, Willie “Mary,” La-Vonne and LaDonna; adopted brother, Buddy Adams; and grandfather, Arlie Diserly. He was preceded in death by his two children, Adam and Courtney BlackDog; and grandson, Carmon BlackDog. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Interment will follow at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.