A graveside committal service for Keven Johnstone was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the South Froid Cemetery. A barbecue was held back at Keven and Dawn’s home southeast of Froid (3½ miles from MT Hwy 16). Keven C. Johnstone, 59, of Froid, Mont., passed away at his home from natural causes Jan. 17, 2022. He was born Oct. 25, 1962, in Missoula, Mont., to proud parents John and Norma Jean (Mogan) Johnstone. He and his younger sister got to experience living in various towns in Montana as well as Washington while his family moved around for their mom's job as a teacher. Keven graduated high school in Medicine Lake in 1981. He then attended college in Williston, N.D., and Bozeman, Mont. Keven made a career working as a motor hand in the oil field and most recently was employed by Nabors, Inc. It was hard work, but Keven was dedicated to his trade as it gave him the benefit of work and income while he pursued his true passion of farming. Keven met Dawn (Loegering) in September 2004. They married the following year on Oct. 15, 2005. Although their relationship began by way of technology, the couple enjoyed spending time together driving the back roads through the country. Navigation wasn’t always a strong suit. Through this marriage, Keven accepted a daughter by choice and they exchanged jokes and gag gifts and enjoyed many adventures. Keven had many titles but one of his most cherished was “Papa.” Keven’s four

A graveside committal service for Keven Johnstone was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the South Froid Cemetery. A barbecue was held back at Keven and Dawn’s home southeast of Froid (3½ miles from MT Hwy 16). Keven C. Johnstone, 59, of Froid, Mont., passed away at his home from natural causes Jan. 17, 2022. He was born Oct. 25, 1962, in Missoula, Mont., to proud parents John and Norma Jean (Mogan) Johnstone. He and his younger sister got to experience living in various towns in Montana as well as Washington while his family moved around for their mom's job as a teacher. Keven graduated high school in Medicine Lake in 1981. He then attended college in Williston, N.D., and Bozeman, Mont. Keven made a career working as a motor hand in the oil field and most recently was employed by Nabors, Inc. It was hard work, but Keven was dedicated to his trade as it gave him the benefit of work and income while he pursued his true passion of farming. Keven met Dawn (Loegering) in September 2004. They married the following year on Oct. 15, 2005. Although their relationship began by way of technology, the couple enjoyed spending time together driving the back roads through the country. Navigation wasn’t always a strong suit. Through this marriage, Keven accepted a daughter by choice and they exchanged jokes and gag gifts and enjoyed many adventures. Keven had many titles but one of his most cherished was “Papa.” Keven’s four grandchildren were his pride and joy. They all looked forward to his visits whether in person or video chats. He will be remembered by them for being fun and always ready to lend an ear or play games. Keven was preceded in death by his father, John Johnstone. Keven is survived by his wife, Dawn (Loegering) Johnstone, Froid, Mont.; daughter, Tiffany (Tim) Roebuck, and grandchildren Tyler, Trever, Thea and Tanner Roebuck, all of Mobridge, S.D.; mother, Norma Jean Johnstone, Froid, Mont.; sister, Michelle (Scott) Gay, Moose Lake, Minn.; nephews, Marty and Joseph Anderson, both of Froid, Mont.; niece, Whitney (RJ), and son Leon, Froid, Mont.; mother-in-law, Mavis Loegering, Poplar, Mont.; and brother-in-law, Dewey (Lanette) Loegering, Poplar, Mont. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood has charge of arrangements: read the complete obituary, post remembrances, send cards and flowers online at www.fulkersonsplentywood. com. (Paid Obituary)

Tyler Lynn Koenig, 32, of Lincoln, Neb., passed away on June 24, 2022, surrounded by loving family. Visitation will take place at Wyuka Funeral Home on Thursday, June 30, from 5-8 p.m. Burial will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 1, at Fairview Cemetery in Lincoln. Funeral services will follow burial at Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 South 70th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516 with Pastor Ken Hessel officiating. The service will be livestreamed online at www.lincolnberean. org/funerallive. A light reception will follow services at Berean. Memorials may be made in care of the family to designate later. Tyler Koenig was born on June 21, 1990, in Beatrice, Neb. He attended Tri-county elementary and junior high at Dewitt, Neb. The family then moved to Culbertson, Mont., where he graduated with the class of 2008. During high school, he worked at MeToo Pizza. Tyler and family moved to Lincoln where he attended Southeast Community College and then Nebraska Wesleyan University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in mass communication in May 2014. While attending college, Tyler worked at Ruby Tuesday. Following graduation, he worked for Nelnet in the home advisors department for several years. He then began his career with Verizon as a customer sales representative until he became too ill to work. Tyler was an adventurous soul and would spark conversation with anyone and would soon have them laughing from his quick wit and humor. He loved to travel and took great interest in art and history. Tyler also enjoyed being outdoors, whether he was out fishing or camping. Tyler was a bit impulsive but that’s what made him Tyler. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Koenig; grandmothers, Phyllis Hendrickson, Mary Lou Hendrickson and Pearl Koenig; his grandfather Wayne Koenig; as well as a special kitty, “Stripe.” Left to cherish Tyler’s memory are his spouse, Jonathan Henning; daughter, Ayla Koenig of Omaha; his mother, Brenda Koenig of Lincoln; sister, Angela (Alex Derun) Koenig of Lincoln; brother, Travis (Jena) Koenig of Tucson, Ariz.; nieces and nephews, Wyatt, Piper, Paisley, Chloe, Micheal, Simon and Abram, also of Tucson, Ariz. Tyler is also survived by his kitties, Precious and Monkey, as well as his and Ayla’s bunny, Nibbles. Special thanks go out to Bryan West Hospital and Traditions Healthcare & Hospice for their dedicated service and love shown to our family through this time. (Paid Obituary)

Cyndy Panasuk, 66, of Bainville, Mont., passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at her residence in Bainville, Mont., surrounded by her family. 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. Cyndy’s Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Culbertson, Mont. Father Akama celebrated the Mass. Cyndy was laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery in Culbertson, Mont. A vigil with a rosary was held Friday, June 17, 2022, at 6 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Culbertson, Mont. The Funeral Mass was livestreamed. You can view Cyndy’s service directly on her obituary page on www. fulkersons.com. Cynthia Helen Panasuk was born on July 18, 1955, in Sidney, Mont., to Harry and Helen Foss. She was the second born of four girls who grew up on the family ranch out on Charlie Creek, working the cattle and the fields alongside her sisters and her parents since she was young. Cyndy went to elementary school at Ruffatto School until the seventh grade before attending high school in Culbertson. After she graduated, she attended Montana State University - Bozeman and finished school at Eastern Montana University in Billings with a degree in education. Cyndy began her teaching career in Sidney, moved to Brockton, then finished in Bainville. Over the years, she taught a variety of grades, kindergarten through high school. She loved each of her students like kids of her own and, even though she retired, she didn’t let that end her teaching adventure as she subbed at the Bainville School for years after. Cyndy met the love of her life, Miles Panasuk, and they married in 1985, planting their roots in Bainville. Later, her son Jake and daughter Nena were born and were truly the pride and joy of her life. She loved watching Nena become a doctor and Jake become a father and gleamed with pride during both. Cyndy always enjoyed a challenge; and truly lived by her favorite Bible verse “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength” ( Philippians 4:13). Whether it was puzzles, a half marathon, quilting, starting CrossFit after retirement and many more difficult activities, she loved to challenge her brain and body. She even spent countless nights helping her nieces and nephews through their college mathematics courses. Cyndy and Miles began wintering in Wickenburg, Ariz., where she took up hiking and did lots of kayaking and cards with friends. Even at home, Cyndy loved being out on the river in her kayak and walking for miles. The Foss girls all followed in their father’s footsteps, receiving their pilot’s license. Cyndy loved to fly and had the opportunity to ride in the airplane that was flown by three family generations just a few weeks ago. Her sisters were her best friends and the bond she held with them was very strong. They talked to each other on the phone for hours on end. Whether they lived 50 miles apart or 1,500 miles apart, they never felt the distance. She truly led the life of a Christian and was passionate about her Catholic faith, attending church and Bible study groups, along with teaching her god-kids about the Lord. Cyndy had a giant heart that was full of love for all animals. She took the expression, “I couldn’t kill a fly,” quite literally as she would catch spiders and release them safely. She especially loved her barn cats, Walker, Samurai, her dog Will and her grand-dogs Chloe, Enzo, Bella and Nahla. More than anything, she loved spending time with her newest grandson, Rhiley. Their favorite activity together was baking chocolate chip cookies and playing tractors. She wanted nothing more than to watch him grow up and she’ll be doing just that from her seat in paradise. Above all, Cyndy loved her family and she loved to laugh. When many shared thoughts of Cyndy, happy and kind are popular words used to describe her. She lived her life to the absolute fullest and in turn, encouraged many to do the same. “And of all heroic pursuits large or small, we believe there may be none greater than a life well loved.” Cyndy lost her hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer on June 13, 2022, in her home surrounded by family. Cyndy is survived by her husband, Miles Panasuk; daughter, Nena Panasuk; son, Jake (Tryn) Panasuk; step-daughter, Heidi Okeson; sisters, Kathy (Don) Steppler, Judy (Neil) Turnbull and Mary Jo (Doug) Reidle; brothers-in-law, Mark (Jan), Dana (Brenna) and Todd (Brinda) Panasuk; sisters-inlaw, Amy Beth Panasuk and Mary (Greg) Peed; nieces, Melissa (Andrew) Fisketjon, Tara (Chad) Kelly, Somer Reidle, Abby Reidle, Taryn Gallinger, Tristyn Richendifer, Annie Miller, Gretchen Lane, Katherine Neely and Brandi Fish; nephews, Michael (Hallie) Steppler, Matthew (Katie) Turnbull, Trent Panasuk, Luke Panasuk, Ty Panasuk, Trevor Panasuk, Josiah Miller, Joshua Peed and Dustin Panasuk; grandchildren, Rhiley Panasuk, Coy Okeson, Corbin Okeson and Cade Okeson, Taylor Barstad and Jacy Barstad; her dear aunts uncles and cousins; and many other extended family members that she loves dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Helen Foss; father- and mother- in-law, George and Irene Panasuk; brother-in-law, Scot Panasuk; uncles, Henry Miller Jr. (Malea), Kenneth (Joanne) Foss, Norman Foss and Gene (Marsha) Foss; and aunts, Mildred (Dolly) Angel, Winnie Clausen, Peggy Foss and Margie Foss. (Paid Obituary)

Dennis Kittleson, 64 of Culbertson/Fairview, died June 16, 2022. He was born July 26, 1957, in Sidney to Elroy and Ruth Kittleson. He was firstborn of four brothers and one sister. He grew up and worked on the family farm and ranch with his father and brothers. Hes attended Nohyl School for one day before attending Fairview School. After graduating high school, he continued to work on the family farm and started working in the oilfield with various oil companies. In 1981, he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, and married Cindy Dobias. While in Salt Lake City, he worked on oil rigs in the mountains and one on the Great Salt Lake. In 1985, their son, Casey, was born. The following year, they moved to Kalispell, where he drove truck. In 1988, their second son, Ryan, was born. The family moved to Billings in 1991. He moved back to Fairview in 1993 and worked on the family farm and ranch. He met Kathy Thomas in 2006. They dated and were married in 2013. They resided on the family farm and ranch. He always had a passion for cars and he bought and built his many drag racing cars. He also enjoyed the great outdoors hunting, boating and fishing. He even purchased an old school bus to haul fellow bird hunters around. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons, Casey and Ryan; two grandsons; parents, Elroy and Ruth Kittleson; siblings, Kenneth Kittleson, Doug Kittleson and Danny Kittleson; stepchildren, Matthew Thomas, Stacy Ditty and Jeffrey Thomas; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbie Kittleson. Visitation be on Monday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Sidney and one hour before service at the church. Funeral services are at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview with Pastor Tim O’Shields officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery.

Maynard Lionel “Skeedo” Hawk, Charging Whirlwind Horse, 71, of Poplar died June 14, 2022. He was born to Edward Michael Hawk and Almena Necklace on May 11, 1951, in Poplar. He grew up in Fort Kipp, just west of town on the old highway. Much of his time was spent with his relatives Rusty, Dusty, Lyle, Louis “Jack” Youpee and Sissy Anderson. He later moved to Poplar and stayed with his cousins, the Dennys. He had two children with Flora Hapa: Monella Rose Hawk and Herman James Hawk, who died at a young age. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1970 and later was honorably discharged. He married June Greybull in the 1980s. He had various jobs, mainly for the BIA Road department, and did some sub-contracting for Fort Peck Housing. He also had many interests and hobbies throughout his lifetime, some of which included working horses, hunting, fishing, mechanic work and coaching baseball championship teams. He was also a men’s traditional style dancer, played the bass and rhythm guitar and enjoyed playing bingo. He and his wife, June, were members of the Poplar Assembly of God Church and were baptized together as a family — Maynard, June and Rocky — by Pastor Bill Ulin in the Poplar River. He had several stories about Pastor Ulin of when they spent time together hunting, fishing and doing maintenance at the old Poplar Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Lawrence Reddog; son, Herman Hawk; wife, June Greybull; step-son, Rocky Cooeyate; grandson, Trey Marion; and siblings, Edward, James, Carol, Bonnie, Pamela, Lauren, Estelle, Kara and Sissy Anderson. He is survived by a daughter, Monella Hawk; son, Steven Smith; numerous grandchildren; and brother, Cody Eagleman. His funeral was held Tuesday, June 21, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment was at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

Sean Adam Bighorn, Dakota name “Sutaya Was’te” (Firmly Good), Nakoda name “Takes the Horse” Tasunka Kin Icu, 34, of Wolf Point died June 5, 2022, at his home. He was born Sept. 14, 1987, to Roxann and Spike Bighorn. He spent his formative years living in Brockton and attended Barbara Gilligan Elementary School and Brockton High School until his senior year. He then transferred to Poplar High School, where he graduated in 2007. Although he suffered from a genetic heart condition, it didn’t stop him from living a normal childhood — “hanging out” with his friends and cousins and tagging along with his older brother, Quinn, to all of his sporting events and activities. He was everyone’s “little brother” and was given the nickname “Smoke Dogg” due to a childhood incident while driving around town on a go-kart whose engine was on fire, leaving a cloud of smoke in its wake — completely unbeknownst to the driver. Along with his love and fierce loyalty to his family, he had other interesting “hobbies” — basketball and powwows, darts and pool league. He was a renowned powwow singer and traveled the region attending every powwow he possible could during the summers. His primary singing group was Soldier Hill and he made lifelong friends through his singing and traveling with this group. Although his heart condition made it difficult for him to participate in basketball like he wanted, he took great joy in the few times he did take the court. He loved to regal his friends with stories (some of them “tall tales”) of when he was on the court “poppin’ 3s” and “breakin’ ankles” just like his brother did. He lived his basketball dreams vicariously through the play of his brother and other family members. He will be remembered for his infectious personality. He quite possibly was the friendliest person anyone came into contact with, making friends wherever he went and had great loyalty to his friends and relatives. He loved the Oakland Raiders and Gonzaga Bulldogs. At the time of his death, he was employed as a desk clerk at the Homestead Inn in Wolf Point. He is survived by his mother, Roxann Smith (Robert); father, Spike Bighorn (Stephanie); sisters, Raven and Willow Bighorn; step-brothers, Raymond and Jordan; and grandparents, Alpheus Bighorn Jr., Gloria Chopper, Ray Smith, Dwight and Virginia Birdwell, Julie Bemer (Merle), Carol Bemer, Louise Ell, Ernestine Youpee and Marty Dillon. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Quinn. His funeral service was held Saturday, June 11, at American Legion Park in Poplar. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery in Brockton. Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel assisted with the arrangements.

Lillian Mae (Tlustosch) Webster, 96, died Nov. 30, 2021, at Hosanna Assisted Living Home of Great Falls, Mont. She was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Dagmar, Mont., to William and Edna Tlustosch, the oldest of three girls. After the death of her mother at a young age, she was raised by her father and his second wife, Mary, whom she recognized as her mom, and gained another sister and a brother. At 18, she set out to Washington to find her way, working in TB sanitariums and as a “Rosie the Riveter” building military planes. While in Tacoma, Wash., her childhood sweetheart, Wayne Webster, came calling and they were married June 9, 1945. The happy couple returned to the Webster family farm outside of Froid, Mont., and welcomed daughter Georgia June 14, 1946, and son Wayne June 29, 1947. Lillian worked alongside her family on the farm, becoming a snowbirds in Arizona in the late 1960s, until Wayne’s death Jan. 15, 1975. Without her husband, Arizona was not the same and she returned only once, staying on the farm, caring for her mother-in-law Ethel Webster until she moved to Great Falls, Mont., in 1987 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. In Great Falls, Lillian found a calling as a live-in caretaker for the elderly and developed friendships with the women she cared for and their families. Lillian had a lifelong passion for reading and gardening and it was best to keep her far from a book or plant if she was needed anywhere else. She also loved to paint and would take her little RV out to find new scenery, sometimes getting lost in