Diane Elizabeth Peterson, 73, of Culbertson died Nov. 10, 2021. She was born March 27, 1948, the youngest of three children to Thelma (Wynne) Williams and Edward Perry Williams in Portsmouth, Va. When her father retired from the Navy, the family settled down in Ocala, Fla., where she graduated from Forest High School. She met Richard Green at the naval base in Jacksonville, Fla. The couple eventually married and moved to his hometown of Wolf Point. She stayed home to raise their three children and was a talented musician who enjoyed singing and playing guitar. She moved back to Florida when she and Richard divorced and remained there until 2004, when she decided to return to Montana to be near her children and their families. She met Richard Peterson in 2007. They married in 2014. The couple resided in Culbertson until the time of her death. She had a great fondness for all creatures with a soft nose and a warm heart. While she had dogs and cats of her own, she never hesitated to care for other animals that ended up on the porch. She loved the warmer weather when she and Richard could be outside beautifying the yard and planting. She loved antiquing on the weekends, spending time with her grandchildren and cooking southern-style meals at family gatherings. She is survived by her husband, Richard Peterson of Culbertson, children, Staci Green of Wolf Point, Troy Green of Culbertson and RJ Green of Missoula; brothers, Bobby Williams and Ronnie Williams of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Friday, Nov. 19, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Judy Belgarde-Johnson Judy Ann Belgarde-Johnson, 72, of Brockton died Nov. 16, 2021, in Williston, N.D. She was born April 6, 1949, in Poplar on to Ernest and Rita (Red Eagle) Belgarde and joined brothers, Kermit and Duane. Later came her sister, Rae. In her younger years, she spent her time living in various parts of the United States with her family. She loved to share her stories of living in San Francisco, Calif.; Gary, Ind.; Chicago, Ill.; Williston, N.D.; Helena; Missoula; Plentywood; Kintar; Glasgow; and Fort Kipp. They traveled to many of these through the relocation program and the others were simply to be close to family. Some of her fondest memories included her uncle, Art Belgarde, who became a father figure to her. She lived with him and her aunt Jessie in Plentywood and Williston during her teen years. It was during her time in Williston that she started her working career as a teenager waiting tables. This was her first job and she loved to share stories of how hard she had to work at such a young age. In 1967, she took part in an educational program which took her to Missoula where she attained her G.E.D. at the University of Montana and began her schooling to become a nurse. She was unable to finish due to family commitments that returned her to Brockton, where she made her home for the rest of her years. She continued to work in various jobs which included working at the Brockton School, Roosevelt Medical Center, for the Fort Peck Tribes and was also self-employed. In 1977, she began working with the Fort Peck Tribes Election Committee where she started as an election judge under her mother, Rita, who was an election commissioner. Through the years, she worked her way up from election judge to supervisor of the tribal election, a position she held until her death. She also worked many years helping coordinate and distribute the annual Christmas per cap. She was a master quilter who made thousands of starquilts throughout her lifetime. She was honored to be part of the opening display of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. In 1975, she met Ben Johnson. They were together for 44 years, uniting in marriage in 2001. They spent the rest of their years raising children and grandchildren in Brockton until Ben’s death in February 2020. Together, they were able to watch their family grow to include eight children, 22 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and her first great-great-grandchild. She relished in the joy that she had such a huge family and one of her favorite things to do was to get together for holidays, birthdays and other events with everyone to celebrate and visit. She was the family historian and loved to share stories and family history. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben; brothers, Duane and Eugene Belgarde; and grandson, Jarid Fast Horse Sr. She is also survived by her sister, Rae Jean Belgarde of Brockton; brother, Kermit Belgarde of Walla Walla, Wash.; and children, Noreen Lone Bear, Melissa Rattling Thunder, Eugene Belgarde, Olivia Johnson, Terrence, BJ, Brady and Jalen Johnson, all of Brockton. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 22, at Brockton School with Father Akama Ukanide officiating. Burial was at Riverview Cemetery in Brockton.

Louise (Irigoin) Jambor, 96, formerly of Lambert, died Nov. 11, 2021, at Parkhaven Retirement Community in Manhattan. She was born on March 30, 1925, to John and Marie Irigoin of Elmdale. She went to high school in Sidney, and was later employed by Montana Dakota Utilities and Montana Welfare Department. She married Clem Jambor on Feb. 15, 1954, and together they raised a family on the farm/ranch north of Lambert. They had four children, Richard, Greg, Stan and Charlotte. Her Catholic faith and her family meant everything to her. She spent many years teaching religious education, as well as clerking for Spring Lake School. She loved the farm, spending her time quilting and cooking alongside her regular farm duties. Thanksgiving gatherings hosted by Louise were the highlight of the year. She was very proud of her Basque heritage and would tell stories about growing up in the Elmdale community. She attended the local Basque gatherings, as well as traveling to Boise, Idaho, and Buffalo, Wyo., for Basque festivals. She enjoyed speaking the language with her family and friends and was always happy to teach a few Basque words and phrases. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clem; son, Richard; and siblings, Victor, Marshall and Grace Irigoin. She is survived by her sons, Greg of Morristown, Ariz., and Stan of Belgrade; daughter, Charlotte McCue of Cody, Wyo.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before mass at the church. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Rosary/wake services will be on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney.

David Freeman Dean was born in Jackson, Mich., on Nov. 16, 1941. It was there where he met Barbara Boverhof at Todoroff’s diner when he would come in towards the end of her shift at 2 a.m. for his dinner break from the post office. They became good friends due to David’s great sense of humor and later started dating. They married April 7, 1965. Together, David and Barbara made their way to Montana, eventually settling in Culbertson where they raised their daughter, Shasta. His family was completed by the birth of his granddaughter and grandson. David’s world revolved around his grandchildren. He attended almost every activity and event they were involved in, even catching one last football game before he became ill. We will miss him showing up an hour early with arms full of his homemade jerky or monster cookies. David served as a medic in the United States Navy and later became involved in the American Legion. He proudly put together many blue-ribbon fair booths and was commander of Thomas Mann Post 81 at the time of his passing. David passed away Nov. 6, 2021, with his wife and daughter by his side. David is survived by his wife, Barbara; and daughter, Shasta, her husband and children. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Karen (Ron) Rahlf, Valerie Schovanec, Audrey Watts and Cindy (Ed) Everson; countless nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives. We have been told by many people that we will never know how much David has done for them or their family, it truly warms our hearts and we thank you for sharing. Please join us for David’s memorial service Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at 11 a.m. in Culbertson at the Legion Hall. Lunch will be served following the service. (Paid Obituary)

Scot T. Panasuk, 63, of Bainville, Mont., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in rural Bainville, Mont. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston, N.D., is assisting the family. Friends may sign the on-line register book and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com. Scot’s funeral service was held on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at 1 p.m. MST at the Bainville High School gymnasium in Bainville, Mont. Pastor Lane Vannatta and Pastor Neil Knutson co-officiated. Scot was laid to rest in the Bainville Cemetery in Bainville, Mont. Visitation was held Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel in Williston, N.D., and an hour prior to the service time at the gymnasium. A friends and family service was held Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at 7 p.m. CST in the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel in Williston, N.D. The funeral service was broadcast directly on his obituary page on Fulkerson’s website www. fulkersons.com. Scot Tracy Panasuk was born in Williston, N.D., on Nov. 13, 1957. He was the fifth child of George and Irene Panasuk’s seven children and grew up on the family farm north of Bainville, Mont. He was educated in Bainville and graduated from Bainville High School with the class of 1976. Scot went to Minot State University where he played defensive end and linebacker on the football team with a football scholarship. He then transferred to Montana State University and earned his bachelor’s degree in ag business. In 1977, he met Diane Hughes, who he was married to from 1978 until 2016. Scot, Diane and Travis, Diane’s son who Scot loved like his own, moved out to the farm that they had purchased six miles south of Bainville after his time at MSU. Their family was completed with the birth of their son Trent in 1988. Scot enjoyed the finer things in life — playing cards, fishing, driving his ‘57 Chevy and riding his Harley all while dipping wintergreen snus and drinking copious amounts of coffee. He suffered a life of disappointment as a die-hard Minnesota Vikings fan waiting for the elusive Super Bowl win, but there was always a smile on his face when a Norwegian joke was told or there was a plate of Lutefisk in front of him. Anyone who met Scot will remember his hearty laugh that lit up a room and made everyone smile. Though he endured northeast Montana winters his entire life, he recently embraced the sunny Arizona snowbird lifestyle. Scot was a passionate farmer who was known throughout the area for his knowledge, advice and willingness to lend a hand. Above all else, Scot loved his family and the Lord. He lived a faith-filled life and had a positive impact on all who knew him. Scot was a pillar in the Bainville community throughout his life. He served on the school board, the volunteer fire department and the church board for many years. He is survived by his sons, Trent Panasuk and Travis Chartier; Diane Panasuk; brothers, Dana (Brenna) Panasuk, Miles (Cyndy) Panasuk, Mark (Jan) Panasuk and Todd (Brinda) Panasuk; sisters, Mary (Greg) Peed and Amy Beth Miller; as well as many nieces and nephews who adored him. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Irene Panasuk. (Paid Obituary)

Glen Louis Larsen was born Oct. 27, 1924, to Willie and Isabella Elvina Fryhling Larsen on their farm in Dane Valley, Mont. He attended the Dane Valley country school and Culbertson High School, graduating in 1943. Glen was united in marriage to Eileen Virginia Nelsen on Oct. 9, 1949. They lived in Culbertson a short time before moving to the farm they purchased from Glen’s uncle, Emmanuel Larsen.