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.

Lewis Dale Martell Jr., 41, of Grand Forks, N.D., died Jan. 10, 2022, in Grand Forks, N.D. He was born June 2, 1980, in Poplar to Lewis D. Martell Sr. and April Johnson. He attended schools in Poplar. He enjoyed spending time with family, listening to music, fishing, hunting, working on cars and lifting weights. In his younger years, he liked wrestling and boxing. He was a boxer for the Poplar Boxing Club that was started by Frank Martell; his father, Lewis Martell; and Lee Kip Rafaeal. He is survived by his parents, Lewis “Shorty” Martell Sr. of Poplar and April Johnson of Grand Forks, N.D.; sisters, Candie, Tashina and Marci of Grand Forks, N.D.; brothers, Rudy Loves Him of Poplar and Darren Longee of Grand Forks, N.D.; step-sisters, Vanessa and Jessica Red Star of Poplar; and step-brothers, Thomas Juarez and Anthony Melbourne of Poplar. He was preceded in death by his sister, Anita Martell. A funeral was held Friday, Feb. 4, at the Poplar Cultural Center in Poplar. Interment was at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Margaret “Marge” Forbes, 93, died Feb. 3, 2022, at the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson. She was born July 4, 1928 in Wheelock, N.D., to Alex and Anna Skorick. She attended local schools and then went to college in Havre to become a teacher. She taught in three country schools for several years. On Dec. 23, 1950, she married John Forbes in Bainville. They established their home in the McCabe area where they lived and farmed for many years. She was a nurses aide at the Culbertson hospital temporarily, but was a faithful farm wife most of her life. She was known by her family and friends to be kind, thoughtful, generous and a wonderful cook. Many relatives and friends have been blessed by her “open door” policy with abundant food and good conversation at the kitchen table. She was a woman of strong faith and spent many hours with her well-worn Bible. She was a member of the Bainville Methodist Church, where she served as pianist/ organist for many years. She was preceded in death by two brothers; two sisters; husband, John; and a great-granddaughter, Lyla Gintz. She is survived by her three daughters, Susan Beck of Post Falls, Idaho, Pamela Weyer of Golva, N.D., and Cindy Cain of McCabe; a granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren. No services are being planned at this time.

Norma “Nana” Agatha Heser passed away on Feb. 4, 2022, peacefully and surrounded by family at NEMHS in Wolf Point, Mont. Norma was born Nov. 22, 1925, on a homestead 12 miles north of Wolf Point to Samuel and Alma McDonell. She attended Wide Awake Country School for eight years and, in the winter, would ride with her sisters three miles to school in a horse-drawn sleigh with heated rocks to keep warm. She graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1945 and then attended Volkman’s Beauty School in Great Falls. She married Lawrence Heser in 1948 and made their home on the farm south of Wolf Point where they raised chickens, pigs and cattle. Norma loved the farm life, the outdoors, picking field rock by hand, gardening, riding 4-wheelers and snowmobiles, cross country skiing when she was in her 80s, fishing and camping. She also loved sewing and making quilts with her grandkids. She also loved baking and cooking for her family — especially good were her donuts, brownies and homemade noodles. Norma is survived by her three children, Linda Heser of Wolf Point, Pat Hickok of Missoula and Larry (Eileen) Heser of Wolf Point; eight grandchildren, Barry (Katie), Tara, Stacie, Shasta, Bridgett, Amber, Kelli and KaDee (John); 14 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; her parents; and her two sisters, Catherine Sprague and Hazel Rowell. Rest in peace “Nana.” We love you and will never forget you. Services were held on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Special Olympics of Montana, 710 1st Avenue North, Great Falls, MT 59401. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements. (Paid Obituary)

Alfred H. Schmitt, 81, of Frazer died Feb. 1, 2022. He was born Aug. 22, 1940, in Lustre, the third child of four born to Ludwig and Charlotte (Wichman) Schmitt. He lived his entire life in Lustre on the Schmitt farm. He graduated from Lustre Christian High School and attended Multnomah Bible College where he met Dorothy Glyshaw. They married Sept. 4, 1959, at Church of the Air in Billings. They had three children: Perry Schmitt, Craig Schmitt and Melenie Stone and all were raised in the “new house” on the original farm where he grew up. The EMB church was important to Alfred and Dorothy, and they attended this church their entire life. He was a part of “The Quartet” for many years, along with original members Don Traeholt, Ron Wall and Allen Wall. This quartet had changing members through the years, but was always a joy to listen to, including Schmeckfest. He was also a pilot and had a passion for flying. They, along with Vern and Pat Wiens, flew to Alaska on a great adventure. Remembering him checking on crops in his wooden-winged Mooney are some of his family’s favorite memories. Farming was everything to him. He was ready to farm this spring and was working on his farm plan up until a few weeks ago. Folks in the community referred to him as the “energizer bunny” because he never stopped and his passion for the farm and this church were at the top of his list. He also had a gift of drawing cars and designing things, whether it was a way to run the combine better or building a carport, he could fix anything. Words to describe him were talented, driven, funny, loyal, hardworking and honorable. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, Perry Schmitt and Craig Schmitt; daughter Melenie Stone; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded i9n death by brothers, Erwin, Werner and Helmuth. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 7, at the EMB Church in Lustre with Pastor Lee Button officiating. Burial was in the EMB Church Cemetery.