Warren Louis Crowe, “His Eagle Whistle,” 70, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Great Falls. He was born Aug. 27, 1954, in Poplar to Beatrice Rosanna Redwood. He attended school in Poplar and was a devout Poplar Indian. He later transitioned to Wolf Point High School where he graduated in 1972. He attended Fort Peck Community College and graduated with his general education and business degree in 1982. He additionally attended Rocky Mountain College where he graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor of science in business economics in 1993. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing football and Legion baseball where his team managed to go to state two years in a row. He was known for his spontaneous and comical attitude. He enjoyed creating mischief with all of his brothers. He met his wife, Kathy, in Poplar and they married June 16, 1989. From this union, one child was born and one shared, Travis Crowe and Heather Demko. He loved watching his grandchildren play, attending gymnastics meets and taking them to the park and the library to get ice cream. He worked for the Seattle Department of Education for one year in 1994. In 1995, he returned to Glasgow. He and his wife moved to Great Falls in 1998 where he started working for the United States Postal Service until 2016, when he retired and spent the rest of his days caring for his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Quentin “Butch” Crow, Richard “Dickie” Crow, Leonard Crow and Robert Belton. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Crowe; daughter, Heather Demko; son, Travis; five grandchildren; brothers, Babes “Bill” Prichard, Ronald Lee “Stinker” Crowe and Mike Crow; sisters, Rhonda Mason and Terry Lindsey Barron. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday Sept. 13, at the Poplar City Cemetery.

Carol Marie (Scott) Skerritt died Aug. 26, 2024, at her home in Fort Benton. She was born June 28, l939, in Wolf Point to James and Mary Scott of Oswego. She grew up south of Oswego on the Missouri River. She married Wesley Skerritt Dec. 26, l989, and moved with him to Kingston, Wash. While there, she worked in Seattle as a hospital ward secretary. Upon retirement, she and Wes moved to

Robert D. Murray died Aug. 31, 2024, in Poplar. A wake will be held on Friday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Cremation will follow.

Craig Azure died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. Funeral services are pending at this time under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel.

Larry K. Greufe, 74, of Wolf Point died Aug. 23, 2024, in Billings. He was born on July 10, 1950, to Walter and Hazel (Buettner) Greufe in Wolf Point. He grew up and attended schools in Wolf Point, graduating from Wolf Point High School in 1968 and attended Montana State University in Bozeman. He worked for the Montana Department of Highways as a bridge inspector for 31 years. He had many hobbies. Some of which included fishing, hunting and golf, each one he excelled at. He enjoyed baking pies for holidays and cakes for Monday night football at the Fyfe garage. He was also a member of the Wolf Point Elks Lodge for 27 years. He spent his mornings at Old Town Grill with his coffee crew and he could always be found in the stands cheering on the Wolf Point Wolves at the high school. He will be remembered for his uplifting smile and infectious laughter. He was preceded in death by his brother, David. He is survived by his brother, Dennis of Castle Rock, Colo.; and sister, Michelle McAlister of Aurora, Colo. A viewing will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel with interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point.

Elizabeth Ann (Sassen) Gilchrist, 76, of Great Falls died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. She was born on March 31, 1948, in Wolf Point, the third daughter of Edward and Alice (McKinniss) Sassen. After graduating from high school in Wolf Point, she attended the University of Montana in Missoula. After college, she worked a summer in the Yukon at a fly-in fishing lodge. Then, she lived in Great Falls until moving to Haynes and Ketchikan, Alaska. Later, she lived in Helena and Missoula, before moving to Spokane, Wash. She lived in San Jose, Calif., and Washington, D.C., and ultimately moved to Stuttgart, Germany, where she became director of the USO. She traveled widely throughout Europe before finally moving to Charleston, S.C., and living there for 25 years. She moved to Montana in 2020 to be closer to her family. She was an adventurous spirit who enjoyed travel as well as her work as an accountant. Despite her health challenges over the past 48 years, she lived life to the fullest. She is survived by her sisters, Louise, Carol and Catherine. She was preceded in death by her sister, Edna; and brother, Robert. At her request, a graveside service will be held at the Coffee Creek Cemetery.

Judy (Gandrud) Hofman, 78, of Walla Walla, Wash., formerly of Culbertson and Ritzville, Wash., died at Providence Medical Center on Aug. 21, 2024. She was born on March 31, 1946, in Wilmar, Calif., now known as Rosemead, Calif., to Joseph and Marie Gandrud. She was raised in Culbertson where she attended school and graduated from high school in 1945. Following high school, she married John Hofman and raised four boys, John Jr., James, Chris and Kevin. She was a die-hard sports fan and cheered for the Seattle Seahawks, Mariners and Supersonics for most of her life. She loved country music, especially George Strait. She was involved with multiple church activities including many years as secretary for Emmanuel Lutheran in Walla Walla, quilting and potluck dinners. She never missed a football, basketball or baseball game or event her children were involved in. After her children graduated high school, she and John loved to travel and visit them and their families. She is survived by her husband, John; sons, John Jr. of Norwalk, Iowa, James of Norwalk, Iowa, Chris of Far West, Utah, and Kevin of Walla Walla, Wash.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister Nancy Sundvold of Billings. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joey Gandrud Jr., and sister, Debbie Gandrud. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Hillside Cemetery in Culbertson with Jo Nelson officiating.

Eugene “Gene” Marlin Engen, 85, of Circle died Aug. 17, 2024. He was born Nov, 28, 1938, in Wolf Point, the younger son of Glenn and Freda (Sievers) Engen. He joined this family on his brother Earlin’s fourth birthday. Glenn often told the story about how Earlin had taken him by the hand to purchase a toy rattlesnake so his baby brother could have a new “rattle.” He was a family man. He was always singing, whistling, and telling stories. He enjoyed spending time with them in the field, hunting, garden, kitchen or on family vacations around the state. He loved traveling — even if it was just to “take a drive” to look at the crops. He lived in old Vida until he was 4. He loved sharing stories of going to his grandma’s house with Earlin. He attended school in Circle and graduated from Circle High School in 1956. He had a love of the land. The family moved to the Engen farmstead south of Vida and began farming. The family raised winter and spring wheat, safflower and barley. In 1954, the family owned and operated the Circle School Buses for 28 years. He had a little wild side too as he raced snowmobiles and had several trophies to brag about. Speaking of trophies, one didn’t want to get him started on the hunting stories…. He was united in marriage to Alice Willoughby on Dec. 19, 1964. To this union, two daughters were born, Melanie Jacobs of Sheridan, Wyo., and Melissa Knudson of Glendive. He had two granddaughters, one grandson, two great-granddaughters and one great-granddaughter on the way. He was preceded in death by his brother, Earlin Engen. He and Alice were soul mates from the very beginning. They fell in love when she rode Gene’s bus ... scandalous! They sang, worked, laughed and cried together to provide the best life for their family. He was a proud member of the Army National Guard. He served with his brother from 1958-1964. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Al Bedoo Shrine, the Scottish Rite and the Order of the Eastern Star. He served on the McCone County Nursing Home Board, the Circle Rifle Club and served as a director for Mid-Rivers Telephone Co-op for 40 years, serving as their secretary/treasurer for 38 years, and president of C& CC for two years. A family service/sharing will be Friday, Aug. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Circle. A memorial service with full military honors will be Saturday, Aug. 31, at 1 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Circle.

Stetson Wayne Raveling, 1 year 8 months, of Sidney died Aug. 14, 2024. Services are pending under the direction of Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney.

Wilma Marie The Boy, affectionately known as Sugar, died July 20, 2024, in her hometown of Wolf Point. She was born Dec. 10, 1982, in Wolf Point and had resided there for most of her life. She had a fondness for coloring Disney pictures and enjoyed listening to country music, with Garth Brooks being one of her favorite artists. She also had an admiration for Johnny Depp and loved watching his movies. Her proudest accomplishment was being a loving mother to her five daughters: Tia Rose Chamberlain, Alisha Megan Marie Sutton, Justine Joy Bang, Sunshine Zoey Sutton and Heather Renee Bird. Her daughters were the light of her life and she cherished every moment spent with them. She will be remembered for her caring and loving nature, as well as her sense of humor. She always offered a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on, even during her own struggles. She believed in God and held strong to her Native American heritage. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion and kindness, impacting the lives of those around her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore “Smitty” The Boy and Margaret Marianne (Comes Last) The Boy also known as “Bonnie” or “Bonnie Boots”; and her daughter, Sunshine Zoey Sutton.