Dale Murel Doornek, 55, passed away on Dec. 23, 2020, in Monroe, Wash., from medical issues related to paraplegia, which was the result of a motorcycle accident that changed his life in unexpected ways. Dale was born on April 30, 1965, in Wolf Point, Mont., the fourth child of Murel and Mary Ann (Fraser) Doornek. Dale's formative years were spent in Wolf Point, but he treasured summers

Jaron Clair Schillinger, 59, of Circle died Dec. 31, 2020. He was born Dec. 19, 1961, in Wolf Point to Clair and Edith (Lawrence) Schillinger. After graduating from Circle High School in 1980, he attended Eastern Montana College where, in 1982, he met Sandy. They married in 1983 in Thompson Falls. They moved to Circle and he helped his father, Clair, farm and ranch for three years. Upon his father’s

Clel “Crow” Crawford, 74, of Glasgow died Dec. 29, 2020, in Billings. He was born on July 13, 1946, to Mary (Roque) Aitken and Raymond Crawford Sr. in Glendive. The Crawford family moved from Glendive to Glasgow in 1955, where they made their home. He enlisted in the Marine Corps as a young man and spent two tours in Vietnam before coming back to Montana after being honorably discharged.

Harold Dean Blount, 83, of Frazer died Dec. 31, 2020, in Billings. He was born Nov. 9, 1937, to George and Clara (Red Eagle) Blount on a hill in Brockton attended by his grandmother. He grew up in the Brockton area until the age of five and then moved to Frazer, which became his home until his death. He touched may lives throughout his life as a coach, mentor and, most of all, a pastor at Cansuska Presbyterian Church. He attended school in Frazer and graduated in 1956. He joined the Navy in June 1956. He proudly served his country as a naval intelligence officer, which had him learn many different languages. He was proud of the Russian language and often found joy in visiting with other people who also knew the language. He married Sadie Mae Nov. 9, 1963. To this union, they had eight children: Carol Jean, Vicki, Big Son, Baby Girl, Thomas, Melanie, Richard and Waylan. They adopted two sons: Roger White Sr. and the late Russell White. He worked for area farmers and ranchers after being honorably discharged from the Navy. He later became a tribal council member for the Fort Peck Tribes from 1967 to 1987, commuting to Poplar every day. He served on the Norval Electric board from 1988 to 1991. He started work for the Frazer School and became the business clerk, a job he enjoyed right up until his death. He was also instrumental in starting A& S Industries. He coached baseball for many years, basketball and football for Frazer School and was also the activities director for many years. He also coached and played slow pitch softball for many years. He is survived by his children, Carol Wallette, Vicki Dahl, Thomas Blount, Melanie Cole, Waylan Blount, Nick Blount and Roger White Sr.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Marietta Four Bear. He was preceded in death by his children, Harold Dean Blount Jr., Richard Buck Blount and Russell White; siblings, Pearl Four Bear, Arlene Standing, Wayne Blount, Lucille Blue Earth, Rita Talks Different, Dennis Blount, George Blount Jr., Marion Blount, Myron Blount and Robert Black Dog Sr.; and numerous grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at Frazer School gymnasium and burial with military honors at Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery. Family asks that you follow COVID-19 restrictions: wear a mask, social distance and wash hands.

Glenn Olson, age 85, of Glendive, passed peacefully Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care where he had been a resident since February. B orn May 8, 1935 (his father's 50th birthday), Glenn was the second child of Sigurd and Johanna (Rise) Olson of Oberon, N.D. Raised on the family homestead in Lallie Twp, Glenn and his brother Sigurd Jr. quickly learned the lessons of early rising, early to bed and numerous chores. As was often the custom, only Norwegian was spoken in the home so they knew little English early on. The brothers attended nearby Lakeview country school, riding a horse-drawn cutter to school in winter months. At home, they helped to raise crops, hay, cattle, horses, pigs and chickens and were active in 4H for many years. Theirs is the last generation to witness the fading era of steam engines, threshing bees, implements driven by actual horsepower and magnificent Norwegian feasts. By their teens, modernization was well underway, with the family moving into a newly- built home in 1948 — fitted for electricity and running water. The first combine on the place was a John Deere 25 Turtle Back Sigurd Sr. bought in 1953. Not much larger than a couple garden tractors, two people standing either side could reach over the top and shake hands. When Glenn was 22, he and Sigurd took over full operation of the farm. Glenn ran it solo (with the aid of his brother-in-law Gene Garske) while Sigurd left for the Army in 1958. On Sept. 21, 1957, Glenn married Lorraine Garske of Devils Lake, N.D., at the Benson County Courthouse in Minnewaukan, N.D. They took residence on the farm until the return of Sigurd in 1961. Glenn and his growing family then followed the ‘60s oil boom across the Hi-Line of North Dakota and Montana as he worked the oil rigs. Glenn and Lorraine settled in Wolf Point in 1963 where they remained for 23 years to raise their five children (except for a brief residence in Kettle Falls, Wash., 1969-70). Early in this period, they renewed their wedding vows at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. After four years in the oil field, Glenn tried his hand at trucking for Tesoro (later Kenco) Refinery in 1965, hauling fuel and crude for several operators including John Ille, Norv Langager and Rice Trucklines. Around 1978, Glenn went into business for himself, forming Glenn Olson Trucking. He and Waldo Wall split driving duties running jet fuel to Minot AFB. During 40+ years on the road, Glenn made full use of the nine lives afforded a fuel hauler — whether it was saving his truck from sliding backwards on icy roads and down a ravine, or racing his Ford pickup at top speed to deliver a badly burned co-worker to the emergency room 10 miles away, or he and Waldo running in four directions at once as the tanker truck they stood next to exploded in a fireball under the refinery loading rack. Following the ‘85 refinery shutdown, Glenn and Lorraine relocated to Glendive in 1986 where they remained. Glenn's last years on the road were with Dixon Bros. Glenn and Lorraine loved traveling, landscaping, gardening, working on projects in and around their dream home, bowling and playing cards with family and friends into the wee hours. They particularly loved laughing and swapping tall tales with anyone dropping in for a visit. Glenn also enjoyed country music, an occasional backroom poker game and hunting and fishing in his earlier years. They were members of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Glendive and formerly First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point. Glenn is lovingly remembered by his brother, Sigurd of Oberon, N.D.; daughters, Victoria Rice of Spokane, Wash., and Rebecca (Bruce) Williams of Billings; sons, Jerry of Louisville, Colo., and Steve of Glendive; grandchildren, Andy Kastner of Aurora, Colo., Jennifer Kastner of Gillette, Wyo., and Kiko Lopez of Rapid City, S.D.; and seven great-grandchildren. His wife, Lorraine, preceded him in death Nov. 7, 2019. Also preceding him were his parents; daughter, Sandra Lopez; and granddaughters, Rikki Kastner and Crystal Boysun. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held in 2021. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.silhafuneralhomes. com. (Paid Obituary)

Irving Eugene Wittmayer, 76, died Dec. 11, 2020, at his home in Westby. Born on July 19, 1944, in Crosby, N.D., he grew up in the Westby community, attending Daneville Country School and Westby Schools. He often reminisced of days on the farm with his big brother, Lovell, life in a oneroom country schoolhouse and playing football, basketball and track in high school. His fondest memory was the purchase of his first Harley Davidson motorcycle as a teenager, which was just the beginning of his often eccentric and rebellious endeavors. After graduating in 1962, and a brief time working on the oil rigs, he attended Eastern Montana College in Billings, earning a degree in secondary education. Upon graduation from college, he held teaching and basketball coaching positions in Rapelje and Bainville before returning to Westby to farm in the 1970s. He was a renowned fur trapper with an extensive trap line throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s. He perfected the skill of skinning and tanning his own hides and eventually made jewelry. His coyote coat was one of his prized possessions. In 1978, he married Michelle Melgaard. Together, they raised three children. He was a very dedicated father and brought a lot of quirkiness and laughter to their home. He enjoyed playing softball and bowling in Grenora for many years. His quick wit and unique and silly ways of experiencing the world will forever carry on in his children and their families. Never one to sit idle, he kept meticulous bookkeeping in his office and learned the art of refinishing antique furniture. He helped build new addition to his family home and it was filled quickly with his refinished treasures discovered over the years. The couple also shared a rural mail route. Many residents of Westby cherished the kindness and special deliveries to their doorsteps for well over 30 years. He is survived by his children, Krisena Curry of Laurel, Heidi Wittmayer of Westby and Levi Wittmayer of Williston, N.D.; five grandchildren; brother, Lovell Wittmayer; and sisters, Julie Pierce and Ruth Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Wittmayer. Cremation has taken place and graveside services are tentatively planned to be held on July 3 at the Daneville Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life at the Wittmayer place in Westby.