Arlene Jean Egosque, 91, formerly of Nashua, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at her home in Custer, S.D. She was born April 3, 1931, in Glasgow to Fred and Maggie (Schaffer) Stohl. She attended Nashua Schools, graduating in 1949. In 1950, she John Egosque. She worked for her brother at the Nashua grocery store and then worked for the U.S.P.S., where she retired in 1991. She was a lifelong member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nashua and the Glasgow Elks Club. After retirement, she and John traveled on numerous bus trips, visiting every state except Hawaii and Alaska. She and John spent 66 years together. In 2014 after losing her husband, John, she moved to Custer, S.D., part-time and then full-time in 2019 to be closer to her daughter, Pam, and family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She loved her flowers, playing cards, camping, campfires, hanging with her family, having girls’ night with Pam, jewelry, purses and shoes. She was one of the most organized people in this world. Her smile and quick wit will be missed tremendously. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; brothers, Clifford and Irven Stohl; and sisters, Loraine Stohl and Norma Holden. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Storm of Custer, S.D.; three grandchildren; and sister, Elaine Maas of Billings. Family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m., Thursday, July 21, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Her celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 22, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Nashua. Committal service will follow at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow.

Amanda Red Eagle Bull-Chief, 53, of Poplar died July 12, 2022, at Billings Clinic. She was born Oct. 23, 1968, in Poplar to Beverly “Baby Lou” Red Eagle. She grew up in Poplar and was raised by her mom and stepdad, Raymond “Bud” Good Bird. She met Marvin BullChief in 1997 and they married on Feb. 7, 1998. Together they raised their eight children, Miranda, Renae, Kyleen, Kyle, Darris, Jason, Brad and Quentin. On Aug. 20, 2002 she became a grandmother. Jacora Youngman was born and, together with Marvin, they raised her as their own, along with Daralyn and Jathan. Throughout the years, she held various jobs. Her favorite was being a homemaker and grandmother. She loved all her grandchildren very much, taking in nine more to raise. She was a very kind-hearted person who would help out in any way she could. Her hobbies included playing bingo, keno machines, listening to music and traveling to all local area powwows with Marvin and her family. She enjoyed visiting her family and friends, always making the time to sit and listen to any of her sisters when they needed her. She also enjoyed attending all of her grandchildren’s school functions, their sports activities and games, a concert or classroom projects. She was preceded in death by her brother, Raymond “Dean” Good Bird; daughter, Kyleen “Koosh” BullChief; son, Bradley BullChief; and husband, Marvin BullChief. Survivors include her children, Miranda, Kyle, Darris, Renae, Jason and Quentin; grandchildren whom she was raising, Jacora Youngman, Daralyn BullChief, Jathan Red Eagle, Jacoven Youngman, Jameryn Limberhand, Anissa, Ashlyn, Pearl, Jayden and Jocelyn BullChief, Raylando, DaShawn and Dreyton Red Eagle; numerous other grandchildren; sisters, Mary Plante, Carole, Kathy, DeeDee, Glenna and Leanne Red Eagle, Maureen Dionne, Mazie Ogle Youngbird and Susie Jones; brothers, Brian Jones, Gerred Red Eagle and Raymond “Abby” Ogle; and adopted daughter, Jenn Red Thunder. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 20, at 11 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment followed at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Frazer. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Richard Allen “Dickie” Larsen, 78, of Bermuda Dunes, Calif., died July 9, 2022, in Indio, Calif. He was born Oct. 30, 1943, in CutBank to Albert and Valborg Island. When born, He joined a sister, Darlene, and brothers, Ronnie and Orville. When he was an infant, his mother died and he was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Evald and Violet Larsen, gaining another brother, Vyrion. After living his early life in rural Montana and graduating from Plentywood High School in 1961, he moved to Tacoma, Wash., to join his brother Orville and brotherin- law Butch McLaughlin in the construction business, where he eventually became a licensed electrician. In 1968, he married Linda and adopted her two daughters, Denise and Shawna. Shortly after, the family moved to Crosby, N.D., and he began construction of the Golden Wheel Motel and Restaurant. It was truly a family-run business with everyone having a job, whether it was checking people in to the motel or doing cleaning and laundry. Although he and Linda later divorced, the girls would spend summers in Montana with their dad traveling to many places with family and friends. Some favorite places for them were Glacier Park, as they passed through when driving to Plentywood and Disneyland. In the ‘80s, he started his business, Larsen Vending, and continued working many long hours and days until his retirement. While visiting his brother, Orville in California, he met Karla and, on Nov. 11, 2021, they were married and he became step-father to her children, Brittnee, Kaelianna and Jonas. He loved to travel and was able to see almost the entire world, going to Australia, Vietnam and England. He loved to take the children, including nieces Jill and Jan and nephew Jay, to fairs and there isn’t a fair in Montana, North Dakota or Saskatchewan that they didn’t attend. Cruises, though, were his favorite way to travel and he saw most of the world this way. He loved the Fourth of July and lighting fireworks for all of the children, even letting them do the honors occasionally. He loved to golf and fish. Most of all, he loved spending time with family and friends, inviting everyone to come and stay with him for a visit in California. He gave generously to his community, helping many organizations over the years. He is survived by wife, Karla; daughters, Denise Halverson of Scobey and Shawna Casey of Albuquerque, N.M.; stepchildren, Brittnee Hickman, Kaelianna and Jonas Carrillo; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Vyrion Larsen of Plentywood; sister, Darlene McLaughlin of Tacoma, Wash; and brothers Al Island, Kalispell and Nick of West Point, Utah. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie and Orville Island. His funeral will be held Thursday, July 21, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Westby.

Gladys May Fast was born April 28, 1932, in Volt, Mont., to George and Lydia Schultes Funk. She passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on June 30, 2022, at the age of 90. Gladys grew up on the family’s farm during the depression years. She accepted the Lord at a young age during an evangelistic meeting. Gladys attended grades one through eight in the oneroom Volt School. Her love of fabrics and sewing blossomed while working in the fabric department in JCPenney in Wolf Point, after she graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1950. Harvey and Gladys met at a church event, and married Oct. 28, 1951. They lived on the family farm in the Lustre community until retiring and moving to Glasgow in 2009. They were blessed with 70 years of marriage, four children, 10 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Along with raising her family, her farm life included milking cows, tending chickens, sewing the family’s clothes, cooking for hired help and growing a large garden. Many of the community ladies can trace their raspberry bushes to Gladys’ patch. After her children left home, she was able to devote more time to her favorite hobbies of knitting, crocheting and, most of all, quilting. For their high school graduation, each grandchild received a beautiful hand-quilted quilt. She loved nothing more than teaching others to quilt. Her kind and generous spirit were evident in her love of entertaining, mentoring the younger women and teaching Sunday school. She lived her faith and shared her love of Jesus from the time she was a child, through her years in Prairie Ridge and Valley View Home. Gladys is reunited with her parents, George and Lydia Funk; infant sister, Freida Funk; brother, Larry Funk; son-in-law, Duane Nasner; great-grandson, Blake Reddig; and great-granddaughters, Magdalena, Delilah, Eden and Alice Unger. Those who will miss Gladys are her husband, Harvey; her children, Shirley Nasner of Wolf Point, Mont., Jean

Elsie Olive Hanson, age 82, died Tuesday, July 6, 2022, at her home. She was born on Dec. 29, 1939, in Wolf Point, the daughter of Glenn and Arline King. She grew up and attended schools in Wolf Point, graduating in 1958 from Wolf Point High School. On Nov. 19, 1961, she married Robert Hanson in Wolf Point. They had a blessed and loving marriage. Elsie ran a daycare in their home for years, where she loved, cared for and was loved by hundreds of children. She made sure every kid had a birthday party and a cake. After she closed the daycare (i.e., her boys grew up), Elsie started a career and retired from Job Service of Montana in Wolf Point. Elsie was known for her crafting skills, making legendary mints and decorating amazing cakes. She had compassion for every soul and generosity for everyone. She helped charter the Optimist Club of Wolf Point and Glasgow. She was very active with every event they sponsored. Angel Tree and flowers on Main Street were her personal favorite projects. Elsie was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where she planned and participated in almost every event. Elsie was preceded in death by her mom, Arline; dad, Glenn; and husband, Robert

Esther Helen Fast, 100, of Lustre died at Valley View Home in Glasgow on July 6, 2022. She was born May 30, 1922, to Jacob and Lena Fast. She joined a brother, Elvin, and a sister, Erma, followed. She was a lifelong member of the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church in Lustre. She taught children’s Sunday school and was active in the women’s mission society. She accepted Jesus as her savior at the age of nine at an evangelistic tent meeting at her church. She started her education at Center Bell School in Lustre and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1940. She married Marvin Fast May 10, 1944, when he was on leave from serving the country in the civilian public service. Their first son, Gary, was born in 1945. When Marvin completed his service, he worked for Esther’s parents on the farm. A few years later, they purchased the farm from her parents. Six more children were added to the family, Terry, Wanda, Dale, Glenda, Ricky and Kevin. Sewing was her passion. She loved making dresses, wedding, prom and many little girl dresses. She was asked to sew infant dresses from old wedding dresses that were donated to an organization that gave them to stillborn infants. She also loved to quilt, crochet and embroider, but her greatest joy was giving her creations away. There was never a small garden at the Fast farm.

Jayden Allen White “Baby J”, died on the evening of June 28, 2022, in Wolf Point. He was born June 19, 2022, in Wolf Point. He was the first child of Jaycee White and Mackiera Schindler. Within the first day he was born, he was already opening his small dark brown eyes and trying to grab things with his tiny hands. He only lived for nine days and only met some of his family members. He liked many things, like being in the sun, smacking his lips when he was hungry, playing with his hands, having attention when he was awake and sleeping a lot. He also like being swaddled and listening to calming music. He loved being out on the balcony and going for car rides. He loved being held and rocked when he was asleep. He is survived by his parents, Mackiera Schindler and Jaycee White; grandparents, Patrick and LeAndra Gustafson,

Heather Rees, 41, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Wolf Point, died June 18, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nev. She was born Sept. 30, 1980, in Glasgow. She attended and graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1999. She attended The Culinary Arts Institute in Burlington, Vt. She was currently studying to become a computer programmer/data processor. She loved animals. She was a chef and worked in Key West, Fla., and Portland, Ore., in an industry that she loved. She later moved to Las Vegas and worked various jobs. She was a “master” quilter, crocheter and crafter. She enjoyed making period theater costumes. She loved reading and had a wonderful reading library.

Earl James LaRoque, 85, of Lincoln, Mont., passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Mont. He was born Jan. 7, 1937, in Poplar, Mont., to Albert J. and Victoria (Foster) LaRoque. At the young age of 13, he started working and never quit. He worked many different jobs, including the oil rigs in North Dakota and the Fort Peck Dam during construction. Earl met Sandra Nelson, the love of his life, when he was about 15 and never quit chasing her. In 1966, Earl and Sandy moved their family to Great Falls, Mont. He started a successful painting and drywall company (G & L Painting) and was a painting contractor for over 50 years. He was the hardest working man his family has ever known and always found time to spend with his family and friends. In 1980, he and Sandy purchased the Blue Sky Motel in Lincoln, Mont., where he enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, golfing with “Douggie” and fixing up old pickup trucks. He loved to sing, play the guitar and listen to Merle Haggard. He had the voice of an angel. Survivors include his wife, Sandra; one son, Don LaRoque (Tammy Jordan); two daughters, Lynn La-Roque (Pam Wagner) and Wendy Pettapiece (Dougg); two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Henry S. LaRoque (Susan) and Robert D. La-Roque (Resa); three sisters, Yvonne M. Shields (Caleb, deceased), Alice M. Ferraro and Irene Pacheco (Albert). Earl was preceded in death by his mother, father and two brothers, Albert F. and Ronald D. LaRoque. Dad, your hard work here is done. Thank you for all you have done for us. Thank you for all the values you shared with us. We will forever love and miss you. Sing with the angels, Dad. The family is being served by Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory, Missoula, Mont. (Paid Obituary)