Elmer Eugene “Gene” Foss, 78, of Culbertson, Mont., passed away April 11, 2021, at his ranch outside on the land he loved. A visitation was held Friday, April 23, 2021, in Culbertson, Mont., at The United Methodist Church from 12 to 4 p.m. with the service following. An outside service will take place at the Lynde Cemetery on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the same time as his wife’s, Marsha (Becker) Foss. Officiating both services is Pastor Gretchen Wagner from Trinity Lutheran Church in Culbertson, Mont. were his grandchildren, who fondly called him “Grandpa with the Mustache,” Chase, Kourtney and Jacob. He always said he was so proud of them. He and his wife, Marsha, raised Chase from elementary school through graduation of high school. He is survived by his children, Michelle Foss of Sidney, Mont., and Russell (Paula) Foss of Billings, Mont.; step-children, Christy (Mark) Kleinwaechter of Dickinson, N.D., and Billy Norby (Sharon Hodges) of Culbertson, Mont.; grandchildren, Chase Kilzer, Kourtney Kleinwaechter (Byren Tobar), Jacob Kleinwaechter, all of Dickinson, N.D.; sisters, Shirley (Boyd) Hardy of Fairview, Mont., Constance (Connie) (Allen) Thompson of Anchorage, Alaska, Norma Foss of Stockton, Calif., and Mary Marie Taylor of Bellingham, Wash.; sisters-in-law, Brenda (Arden) Saunders of Hettinger, N.D., Pam (Kelly) Wolf of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Janice Becker of Richardton, N.D.; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and pets. He was preceded in death by his adoring wife, just months ago, Marsha Foss; parents, Elmer and Dorothy Foss; and siblings, infant Marjorie Jean, Winifred “Winnie” Clausen, child Peggy Hope, Kenneth Foss, Harry Foss, Mildred “Dolly” Angel and child Norman Foss. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, Mont., is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures can be shared at www.fulkersons.com. Gene was born Dec. 15, 1942, in Sidney. He was the youngest of 11 children and “finally” a boy after eight girls. His family lived on their ranch near Culbertson his whole life. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1960, where he was Sidney’s first All State Wrestler and played football. He attended college at Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont. Gene was a true cowboy in every sense of the word. He loved his family, animals, land, friends and neighbors. Gene wanted to share his cowboy life with the world, so he did just that, by hosting many cattle drives, with his wife, Marsha, on or near the ranch over many years. Foss Cattle Drives hosted hundreds of guests from 35 states and 10 countries from all over the world. Gene never met a stranger. Gene has farmed and ranched full time from 1965 until the time of his passing, buying his own ranch in 1972. He was very involved in his community as a 4-H leader, founding director of Charlie Creek Jaycees, Sidney Elks member and president, Culbertson Saddle Club director for 12 years and president, Culbertson Farmers Elevator president and chairman of the board and member of the Lions Club, Culbertson Museum, Lynde Cemetery and Threshers Association. Gene also owned and operated Foss Rocks with his grandson Chase, where they hauled scoria. The pride and joy of his life (Paid Obituary)

Delphine Plain Bull, 51, of Poplar died at Poplar Hospital on April 22, 2021. She was born to Hazel E. Longee and Orville Cloud on March 5, 1970, in Poplar. She was raised by her foster parents, Corrine and Timothy Turning Heart at Fort Kipp. She graduated Head Start at Brockton in 1979. She also went to Culbertson School until 1981. She earned her G.E.D. She attended many powwows and camps. She loved listening to powwow music and drive her mother Hazel around. She was a Kansas City Chefs fan. She enjoyed visiting and teasing her family and friends. She was a very kind, caring and loving person. She had six children, Clifford J. Plain Bull, Jonas B. Birthmark, Isiah J. Birthmark- Alkire, Marvin D. Birthmark- Mcgrail, Sioux G. Birthmark- Merculieff and Ellyn Plain Bull. She is survived by her children, Jonas Birthmark, Marvin Birthmark-Mcgrail of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Sioux Birthmark-Merculieff of Poplar and Ellyn Plain Bull of Fort Kipp; five grandchildren; adopted daughters, Ashley Elk, Jennifer Jones and Avis Big Track; sisters, Charlene Nepal of Omaha, Neb., Rebecca Cloud of Omaha, Neb., and Patty Fiest of Pueblo, Colo.; adopted sisters, Sharon Yellow Owl of Poplar, Corrine Yellow Owl, Dianna Longee and Patricia Longee-Dubray; brothers, Gordon Plain Bull Jr. of Pueblo, Colo., Llewellyn Plain Bull of Great Falls and William Plain Bull of Poplar; adopted brother, Vernon Turning Heart of Fort Kipp; half-brother, Camille Clous; and step-brothers, Eugene “Tubby” Longee of Poplar and Robert Longee. She was preceded in death by her sons, Clifford J. Plain Bull and Isiah J Birthmark- Alkire; foster brother, Jeffrey Stump; and foster sister, Arlene “Sissy” Buckles. Funeral services will be be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 7, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will be at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Beverly Ann (Nelson) Martell, 83, of Bend, Ore., died on April, 9, 2021, at her home. She was born Oct. 4, 1937, at the Martin farm in Dane Valley near McCabe to Nels and Blenda (Salvevold) Nelson She attended school in Culbertson, where she was an honor student, graduating in 1955. She was very active in cheerleading, drama and choir. She married her long-time friend and classmate, Michael Martell, on July 9, 1955, in Sidney. They moved to southern California where they lived for 15 years. In 1970, the family moved to Sweet Home, Ore., where the children finished their education. In 1985, they moved to Portland, Ore. Upon retirement, they bought property in Bend, Ore., in 1997 where they built a home and resided. Both were very active in their church, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. She was preceded in death by brothers, Wilbur “Boob” Nelson, Donald Nelson and David Nelson. She is survived by husband, Michael; sons, Larry Martell (who subsequently died April 11, 2021) and Michael Jr.; daughters, Donna Poirier and Peggy Cordier; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Her service will be held at Holy Communion Church in Bend, Ore., on Friday, April 23, at 3 p.m.

Gregory Fred Hofman was born June 4, 1947, in Williston, N.D., to Fred and Dorothy Hofman of McCabe, Mont. He was baptized and confirmed in Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Greg attended Mc-Cabe Elementary School and attended high school in Culbertson. While in high school, he was active in FFA, played football and was on the 1965 District 2C Championship team for the Culbertson Cowboys. On April 18,

Ardell Jeanine Nelson, 88, of Plentywood died March 28, 2021. She was born May 3, 1932, the middle child of Soren Sorensen Rungborg and Myrtle Marie (Andersen) Rungborg, in the old Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the Reserve Lutheran church. She spent her childhood years in Reserve and attended grade school at the Reserve School

Mary Lou Quint (Grandahl) Hendrickson was born to parent’s Ai (Buster) Quint and Mary Schlabs Quint on March 9, 1934, in Plentywood, Mont. She attended all 12 years and graduated from Medicine Lake High School. In 1952, she married Marlin Grandahl of Medicine Lake, Mont. To this union, four children were born, Jerry, Rhea, Sandra and Denise. Tragically in 1965, Marlin lost his life in a small

Ava Marie Old Rock Martin, “Eagle Flies High,” 62, died March 16, 2021, in Poplar. She was born July 11, 1958, in Poplar. She was many things, a veteran of U.S. Air Force, an artist, aunt, sister, grandma, great-grandma and cousin. Even though she had no children of her own, she had a special title, Mom. A mom to Kelly and Cerise GreyBear, Judith Olson, Aaree GreyBear, Kaylei and Taizah

Myrtle Marie “Ree” Mullin, 91, died March 17, 2021, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. She was born Jan. 5, 1930, in Yates Center, Kansas, to Martin and Myrtle Lake, the eldest of six children. With fiery red hair, she was very active singing in solos, duets, trios and acted in many plays throughout school. She was valedictorian of her eighth grade class and would have graduated valedictorian