Sarah Rabbe, 80, of Bainville died at the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2023. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Father Paul Eberle will celebrate her Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Williston, N.D. Interment in Riverview Cemetery will follow the funeral mass. Friends may view pictures and sign a register book on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and for the hour preceding the service at the church on Friday.

Irene Anderson Erickson was born on Aug. 30, 1931, to Hans and Inga Anderson. She left this earthly life on Nov. 17, 2023. In Glendive Mont., on June 8, 1948, she married Adrine “Boots” Erickson and to this union were born four children: Bruce, David, Douglas and Elaine. Her life was exemplified by her unwavering faith in Jesus. Reading and studying her Bible was the cornerstone of her life. Her testimony and love for Jesus attracted people, of all ages, for her to mentor and guide. Her backyard was her sanctuary. She loved all the birds that would visit her yard — feeding the blue jays their daily peanuts. Every year, she tended to her flowers and planted and harvested her garden. Our family would like to thank all the nurses and providers at Trinity Hospital for the loving care given mom over the past couple of years. A very heartfelt thank you to Dr Zilkoski. Your kindness and friendship was something that mom treasured. We would also like to extend a heart of gratitude for those who visited Mom while she was at home — your visits brightened her day. To all who referred to her as “Grandma Irene,” she cherished your visits and phone calls. She was predeceased by her husband, “Boots”; son, David; and grandson, Brad Erickson. She is survived by her sons, Bruce (Tamara) and Douglas (Rosanne); daughter, Elaine (Jeff) Long; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mom, you fought the good fight and, by the Grace of God, you finished well. We love and miss you. A viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Gospel Fellowship Church. (Paid Obituary)

William R. Woods, 88, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Chester. He was born Dec. 3, 1934, in Vegerville, Alberta, Canada, to William Roscoe and Violet Hayter Woods. They lived in a two-story log house in Warwick, Alberta, Canada. In 1949, the family moved to Montana and made their home a few miles north of and between Rudyard and Inverness. They were dryland wheat farmers who were active in their rural community. He attended the Inverness Elementary School, but later transferred to Joplin High School after the Inverness High School lost accreditation for a brief period during World War II. He graduated from Joplin High School in 1953. Music played an important part in his life growing up. His father, Roscoe, played the banjo, he played the trombone and brother Walter played the trumpet. After high school, he started his college career at Rocky Mountain College in Billings. He transferred to Montana State University in Bozeman and graduated in 1957. He taught in Twin Bridges for a year and in Ekalaka for a couple of years. On July 13, 1963, Bill married Sharon Hagen, a music teacher in Glasgow. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last summer. They made a home and career teaching in Culbertson. He was the vo-ag/shop teacher and FFA advisor from 1964 to 1984. He led a successful FFA program, preparing his students for state and national FFA conventions and winning many awards. His shop class produced teams that competed successfully in the Plymouth Trouble Shooting contest, also winning several awards. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and flying his plane. He took several fishing trips flying into Alaska and northern Canada and, in fact, he, along with parent chaperones, would take his FFA students on fishing and camping trips in northern Canada at the end of the school year. He was also very involved in the Lions Club and particularly involved in their vision program. He was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Most of all, he loved teaching and farming. He farmed on the weekends and taught during the week, commuting between Culbertson and Rudyard in the fall and spring until summer break when they’d stay in Inverness. After retiring from teaching in 1984, they returned to the farm to live and farm full-time. In 2014, he officially retired from farming and leased his farm to his young cousin Matthew Woods. He was an active member of the Inverness United Methodist Church and later attended the Chester United Methodist Church. Throughout their lives and especially in their retirement, they enjoyed traveling and acquired multiple timeshares around the U.S., but their favorite place to vacation was in Hawaii and Sedona, Ariz. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Woods; and brother, Walter Woods of Hermiston, Ore. He was preceded in death by his brother, Barry. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Chester Community United Methodist Church. Burial was at Highland Cemetery in Havre with a committal service at 2:30 p.m.

Jeanne Lee Reinlasoder, 74, died Nov. 15, 2023, at Faith Home in Wolf Point. She was born on July 15, 1949, in Poplar to Vearle Denny and Kathryen “Taddy” (Spindler) Grainger. She graduated from Poplar High School in 1967 and attended the Fort Peck Community College, earning her associate degree in automotive technology. She also went to hairdresser school. She held many jobs during her life. She worked as a nurse’s aide, a cook, a waitress and a quality assurance inspector at A& S Industries. She loved riding horses, fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, visiting family and friends and attending church at the Assembly of God Church in Poplar. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Iris “Sissy” Anderson and Mary Dumont; foster daughter, Leslie Red Boy; foster granddaughter, Edon Lone Bear; and foster grandson, Brandon RedBoy. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Karl R Reinlasoder; son, Leslie Reinlasoder of Deer Lodge; foster daughter, Ronnette RedBoy of Wolf Point; foster grandson, Breon Dupree, of Poplar; brothers, Gary Grainger, Steve Grainger of Sante Fe, N.M., Lyle Denny and “Rusty” Denny; and sisters, Iva Zimmerman, Darlyn Grainger and Christine Brand of Helena. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the Assembly of God Church in Poplar, with burial to follow at a later date. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel assisted with the arrangements.

Dana Eugene Gunderson, , of Plentywood died Nov. 2, 2023. He was born April 25, 1953, to John and Elsie (Graham) Gunderson. The third oldest of eight children, he grew up in Plentywood. On Aug. 22, 1979, he married Joan (Lizotte) and, together, they raised their family in Montana and later in Kansas. While in Kansas, he successfully ran his own business until he and Joan decided to return home to Montana to retire with their youngest son and his family. It was during one of their trips home, while in the process of moving back that he and Joan were in a car accident where Joan lost her life and things for him were never the same. He struggled for years since then with his health as well as having to grieve his wife. He is survived by his children, Yvonne Brien, Rodney Sandmeier, John Manning, and Jo Lynn Voth; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; and brothers, Allen, David and Jimmy. His family really helped out in his time of need, from his sisters Nadine and Brenda taking care of him after his accident to his brother Jimmy after them and then his niece and nephew, Michelle and Michael, when the above three were no longer able to, showing exactly how much he meant to them all. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan; daughter, Patricia; siblings, John, Nadine, Brenda and Arthur. Memorial services were held Friday, Nov. 10, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Plentywood. His cremated remains were interred with his wife at the Medicine Lake Cemetery.

Richard Wayne Martell, 68, of Blair died Nov. 1, 2023. He was born in Wauwatosa, Wis., on July 17, 1955, the sixth child of Violet and Max Martell. He resided in Blair where he raised and took care of all his animals. He was a Jack-of-all-trades and was a hardworking man. He loved to go hunting, play pool, listening to music (especially Elvis Presley) and going for rides in the country on his golf cart. He was adventurous and was always telling jokes. He was a big kid at heart and loved spending time with his nieces and nephews, especially the two who he helped raise, Cheyenne and Dakota Comes Last. He taught them how to fish, hunt, fence and so much more. He worked at Richland Yellowstone Manufacturing since 1989 until he retired in July 2023. He is survived by two brothers, Max Martell Jr,. and John Martell Sr.; and five sisters, Margorie Ivy, Kathy Martell-Roundface, Terri Lonebear, Vickie Martell and Valerie Martell. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Maxine Zimmerman, Marilyn and Mayda Martell; and one brother, James Martell. His funeral service was held Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment was in the Martell Family Cemetery in Blair. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Clarice Lorraine Adams White Cloud, “Winyan Hetkiya Uh” Woman comes to Them, 67, of Fort Kipp died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Trinity Hospital in Minot, N.D. She was born Jan. 5, 1956, in Poplar to Clarence and Loretta Adams. She grew up in Fort Kipp. In 1968, she went to Mormon Replacement in Washington, but graduated from Brockton High School in 1973. She met Kipp White Cloud in 1972 and married him in 1973. From this union, they had three children: Kim, Doretta Mae and Aj. After graduation, she moved to Williston, N.D., residing there from 1973 to 1979. She then moved back to Fort Kipp where she made her home until her death. She met her lifelong companion, Clyde Perry, in 1996 and they spent the rest of their lives together. She went to Fort Peck Community College where she completed her criminal justice studies. She worked various jobs from seismograph, construction, juvenile officer and home health care worker. She was the ultimate Lakers fan, always clapping and yelling at the TV when the refs made a call she disagreed with. She also enjoyed watching the PBR. She was a champion fancy dancer and often talked about getting back into the powwow circle. She was the kindest, brutally honest person. She was definitely a “boomer.” She enjoyed drinking her iced tea and a good cigarette. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, often opening her home to people going through hard times. She is survived by her lifelong companion, Clyde Perry; children, Kim Walking Hawk and Aj White Cloud; eight grandchildren; brother, Harold “Buddy” Adams; and sisters, Edith Adams and Claudia Adams. She was preceded in death by her baby girl, Doretta Mae White Cloud; brother, Leo Walking Eagle Jr.; and sisters, Ella Adams, Linda Lethbridge, Helen Heck and Sandra Shanta. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 13, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Interment was at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Herman L. Jensen, formerly of Culbertson, Mont., passed over to the Lord on the morning of Nov. 3, 2023. Herman was born on the Dane Valley farm on Feb. 5, 1927, the son of Oscar and Christine (Nielsen) Jensen. He grew up on the farm and attended school in McCabe and Culbertson. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and afterward worked at Moen’s Hardware and Grocery Store for six years. Then, he attended Barber College and barbered for 10 years. He then served as an agent for Pioneer Mutual Life Insurance, serving his clients until his death. He was a member of the American Legion Post 81 for 75 continuous years and he had held offices at local, district and state levels. He was State Commander in 1983 and 1984. He served on the town council in Culbertson, was Lions Club president and participated in many town activities. He enjoyed hunting with his boys and, during the winter, fishing for lingcod on the Missouri. After retiring, Herman and Elaine wintered in Mesa, Ariz., and spent their summers in Culbertson. In 2013, he and Elaine moved to Billings to reside at Morning Star Senior Living, where Elaine passed away in 2018. They made many fond memories while at Morningstar, as it became home. While in Billings, Herman picked up woodcarving, but his big passion was playing league pool on Thursday afternoons at the 1145 Club. The last game he played, he won. He was also the oldest participant in the 2017 Big Sky State Games. Herman attended a Cursillo weekend and, later, he and Elaine went on a pilgrimage, visiting Rome and Medjugorje. He looked forward to praying Morning Prayer from the Psalms of the Psalter and he was currently a member of St. Bernard Catholic Parish in Billings. He is survived by his three sons and their families: Neil, Brian (Joanna) and Blake (Denise); his six grandchildren, Emily (Josh), Nathan (Katie), Calvin (Jamie), Amy (Eric), Adam (Celine) and Erik; and his four great-grandchildren, Bailey, Caleb, Sam and Josie. Herman was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine, of 67 years; and his six siblings, Howard (Phoebe), Alvin (Alice), Laura (Howard), Isabelle (Bill), Ira (Christine) and Grace. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Park Account held in Culbertson. Please mail to Opportunity Bank of Montana, PO Box 579, Culbertson, MT 59218. The Vigil will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Billings. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, with a luncheon to follow. The burial will be at the Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel, Mont., following the luncheon. (Paid Obituary)

James Patrick Byrne died peacefully at his home in Northfield, Ill., on Nov. 2, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Byrne was born Feb. 7, 1929, in Culbertson, Mont. James was raised on an eastern Montana sheep ranch and wheat farm, Hilltop Farms. The farm was homesteaded in 1916 by his Irish father after he immigrated from County Louth, Ireland. His father was soon joined by his equally Irish mother Sarah, a teacher. James attended grade school in a one-room country schoolhouse one mile south of the family farm. His typical mode of transportation to school was walking or riding a horse, often times pulling his younger sisters on sleigh in the winter. He graduated high school from St. Thomas Military Academy, going on to attend and graduating from St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn., with a business degree in 1951. He served in the United States Air Force as a second Lieutenant in the Central Air Procurement Division from 1951 to 1953. He married Mary Margaret “Peggy” Roney from Grosse Point, Mich., in 1958. They lived in Baltimore, Md., and Wilmette, Ill., before settling in Winnetka, Ill., in 1965 where he and Peggy raised six children. Mr. Byrne was an independent businessman, entrepreneur and financier for more than 50 years, owning and running a wide-range of traditional and high technology businesses. Early on, he owned several businesses in the auto industry that received, modified and transported new cars by rail and truck transport from the shipyards on both American coasts. He then started a Chicago company that transported cars from the Ford Motor plant, on the south side of Chicago, to Midwest dealerships. In later years, his business interests moved to the software and financial services industries. He established Momentum Systems based in Mukilteo, Wash., providing maintenance and support services as well as hardware for high volume data communication software used by major banks and other financial institutions. He is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret “Peggy” Byrne nee Roney; his children, Mary Margaret Gronskis, Rosemary Roney (Carey) Dowdle, James P. Byrne Jr., Kathleen Marie (David) Kennedy and David Michael (Lori) Byrne; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters, Mary Lou Byrne of Denver, Colo., and Theresa Byrne (Phillip) Westine of Pantego, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Sarah Byrne; his sisters Margaret Rose Byrne and Sarah Ann (Dr. Robert) Craven; his beloved son, Peter; and his son-in-law, George Gronskis. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Saints Faith, Hope & Charity Church, Winnetka IL 60093, followed by Interment at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Northbrook. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Info: donnellanfuneral. com. (Paid Obituary)