in 1984 where he continued with MDU until his retirement in 1997. After a 15-year battle with Parkinson’s and 10 days shy of his 87th birthday, our beloved James “Jim” Rowe passed into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus on Dec. 13, 2021. On Dec. 23, 1934, Leslie and Erma Rowe welcomed their first son to the world, James Clifford Rowe. He was later joined by a sister, Jean, and a brother, Jerry. As a young boy during the summers, he enjoyed working on his Uncle Elmer’s farm east of Scobey. He also enjoyed both bull and saddle bronc riding. Rodeos were a fun pastime for him. Jim graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1953. He then attended college in both Wahpeton, N.D., and Havre, Mont. In 1956, Jim was drafted by the Army and spent two years serving our country in Germany. After leaving the Army, Jim worked for Montana State Highway Department. One snowy night on a visit home, Jim went into Butzies and from across the room saw a beautiful young woman bowling, who would end up not even a year later his wife. On June 27, 1959, Jim married the love of his life, Patricia Hoffman, at the Methodist Church in Culbertson, Mont. They made their first home in Malta, Mont., where their first child, a daughter, Paula Jean was born. They then moved to Lincoln, Mont. They decided to leave the state department and move to his uncle’s farm east of Scobey. During this move, their first son, Larry Warren was born. They lived on this farm for three years before Jim started working for Nash Brothers. They then moved to Redstone, Mont., for three years where their last child, a son, Steven James, was born. From there, they moved to Four Buttes, Mont., for one year. In 1967, they moved to Wolf Point, Mont., where he worked for Montana-Dakota Utilities as a lineman. In 1969, they moved to Poplar, Mont., where he was the district representative for MDU. They raised their family in Poplar before leaving and moving to Culbertson, Mont., After watching his grandson’s grow up in Culbertson and Poplar, they decided to move to Billings where they watched their one and only granddaughter grow up. Jim was active with the American Legion, Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club. He served as mayor of Poplar and was directly involved in fundraising for community projects needed in Poplar. Jim coached both his sons in baseball starting with Little League all the way through to Legion baseball. He was in charge of the fireworks stand that raised money for the Babe Ruth Baseball program, plus may other fundraising projects for the baseball program. As an added bonus he also coached his grandsons Chad and Shaun in their baseball program. Jim also served as the State A Legion Baseball Commissioner for many years. Jim was proceeded in death by his parents, Leslie and Erma. He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Patricia; daughter, Paula (Dallas) Dehner; sons, Larry and Steve Rowe; his grandchildren, Eugene Culbertson, James Rowe, Chad Dehner, Shaun Dehner and Faith Rowe; his sister, Jean Hekkel; brother, Jerry Rowe; and numerous nieces and nephews. His sense of humor and wonderful wit will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Culbertson, Mont. (Paid Obituary)

Stanley Marvin Sundheim, 77, died Dec. 7, 2021, in Billings. He was born on June 24, 1944, in Williston, N.D. He graduated from Froid High School in 1962. After graduation, he joined the Army National Guard and attended college at Northern Montana College (now known as MSU - Northern). While in Havre, he played drums in a band occasionally for gigs at the Vet’s club. He then moved to Billings and attended college at Eastern in Billings (now known as MSU - Billings). This is where he met Patricia Heller. They were married on July 5, 1969. They had two children, Tina Sundheim Walin (1975) and Tamra Sundheim Perkins (1980). They lived in Columbus, where he was employed with the State of Montana for the road department. Then, in 1973, they moved to the farm where he was able to have the job of his dreams as a farmer working with his father and brother until he retired in 2014. Even though he was technically retired, he never stopped being involved and knowing what the weather was doing and how the crops were. He loved to go fishing whether it was in the summer or winter. He was a supporter and fan of anything his daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren did. He was also a very big supporter of the Froid Cardinals and then of the Froid-Medicine Lake Redhawks when they combined for sports. He went to or watched online as many sporting events as he could. He was also proud to have been on the Froid boys’ basketball team that went to state in 1962 and loved telling the story of playing in that tournament in the civic center in Butte. He was involved in the Lutheran church, helping make the meatballs for the lutefisk dinner for several years. He loved going dancing with his wife and later teaching his girls how to two-step and most of all how to do his favorite dance of all “The Twist.” He was a big fan of western movies, but his favorite of was John Wayne. He enjoyed team roping, men’s bowling league, golfing and pinochle parties. He also enjoyed cooking, especially a big Sunday meal for the family after church. He loved his Olympia beer and was fortunate to be able to visit the Olympia brewery the summer of 1993. He loved playing board games and card games with his family. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Walinand Tamra Perkins; five grandchildren; sister, Judith Walter; and brother, Terry Sundheim. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Grace Sundheim; and his wife of 52 years, Pat Sundheim. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 10 a.m. at the Froid Lutheran Church in Froid. Burial of his ashes will be done at a later time with a private family ceremony.

Henry Buck Elk Jr., 77, of Fort Kipp died Dec. 4, 2021, in Fort Kipp. He was raised in Fort Kipp and attended Brockton Schools, where he set a record in track. After schooling, he married Violet Martell. From this union, they raised eight children. In the early years, he moved to Denver, Colo., where he graduated from mechanic school. He graduated well before the rest of his class. He was always a very skilled carpenter. He owned his own contracting company and worked with his son, Wendell, and his sons-in-law. Through all his life, he made lifelong friends. He farmed with his father, Henry Sr., and loved hunting, fishing and camping. His greatest joy was his family. His grandchildren were his life, along with many great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Nancy Buck Elk; brothers, Darryl K. Buck Elk Jr., Wilson Shields, Ronald Small, Edgar “Homer” Buck Elk and Everette “Sharon” Buck Elk; children, Rudolph “Rudy” Martell and Thalia Buck Elk; three grandchildren; and adopted children, Georgie Dupius, Karla Cantrell, Dani Red Bull, Jennifer “Missy” Bearcub, Debbie Hopkins, Lorraine (Buck Elk) Bear, Debbie Old Person and Wynn Hall. He is survived by his wife, Violet Buck Elk; children, Wendell “Chico” Martell, Mary Follette, Teresa Jaymes, Darryl Buck Elk, Yvette Olsen and Janel Little Light; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and siblings, Myrtle Olsen of Lebanon, Ore., Esther Hapa, Phyllis Prairie Chief of Oklahoma, Louis Buck Elk of Fort Kipp. His funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 11, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Interment followed at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

November 11, 1928, to November 26, 2021 On Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at 9 a.m., the daily mass at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Sidney, Mont., will be said in Thomas O’Connor’s honor, Father Jim O’Neil presiding. Thomas Daniel O’Connor, “Tom,” passed away on Nov. 26, 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M., at the age of 93. Tom was born in Sidney, Mont., on Nov. 11, 1928, to Charles and

Clarence DeTienne left this world on Dec. 6, 2021. He and his wife are together again, dancing among the stars. Clarence was born to Joseph and Bertha DeTienne on their family farm north of Bainville, Mont., on Aug. 11, 1931. He was the youngest of six children. He attended Johnson Country School for six years before moving to town to attend Bainville Public Schools until his graduation in

Nancy Lee VandenBos, 68, of Valier died Nov. 29, 2021. She was born on Nov. 15, 1953, to Gustav Fjeseth and Nita Lee Fjeseth in Williston, N.D. She lived hers to the fullest. She was raised in Froid, where she graduated from high school and made lasting friendships with “the School Girlz.” She later moved to Helena to work for the State of Montana and attend Carroll College, earning a

Robert “Shon” Bates, 45, of Medicine Lake died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood. He was born Oct. 19, 1976, in La Mirada, Calif. He spent his early years in California, but eventually planted roots in Medicine Lake and would call it home. He enjoyed life and was kind to everyone he met and knew. He married Robin, and they had three children together.

Thomas “Tom” George Andring, 77, died Nov. 30, 2021, in Bismarck, N.D. He was born Sept. 21, 1944, to Bob and Ella Andring of Homestead. He was nine years younger than his brother, Bob. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Medicine Lake where he was involved with basketball, band and FFA. He and his high school sweetheart, Jeri, graduated in 1963. They were married in Spokane,