31 March 2022

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Marvin Barstad

Marvin Barstad


Marvin Oliver Barstad, 84, died Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born June 4, 1937, in Glasgow to Ingvar and Myrtle (Paulson) Barstad. He was proud to be a lifelong resident of the Glasgow community. He fouynd Georgia Krall in Culbertson and they were married on Aug. 12, 1962, and raised three sons. He hired on with the Great Northern Railroad at the age of 17. On March 9, 2000, Conductor Barstad was authorized to discard his timetable, rule book, safety shoes, railroad watch and pager after 45 years of unblemished service with the GN, BN and BNSF railroads. He was devoted to his family and, in particular, loved cheering on his many children and grandchildren in their sports and other school activities. He enjoyed long distance running, fishing and golfing with friends. He supported the Glasgow area community through the church, Sunday morning AA group and sustainment of public fitness facilities. He is survived by his wife, Georgia; brother, Harvey; sons, Charles, Robert and Bruce; nine grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his brother, Milton. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, from 3 until 5 p.m. at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow to share stories and celebrate his life. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 4, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Military honors will be presented after the service. A family burial will be held at Highland Cemetery.
24 March 2022

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Stanley Hansen

Stanley Hansen


On March 4, 2022, Stanley Hansen, age 79, of Paulden, Ariz., passed away. Born April 8, 1942, in Williston, N.D., to parents Florence and Otto Hansen and resided in McCabe, Mont. (Dain Valley). Stanley went to school and graduated from Culbertson High School located in Culbertson, Mont. Stan married his high school sweetheart, Nancy (Gobin) Hansen, on June 8, 1963 in Froid, Mont. Stanley

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Andrew Anderson

Andrew Anderson


Andrew G. “Andy” Anderson Jr. of Glasgow died March 3, 2022, in Billings. He was born Aug. 11, 1936, in Medicine Lake to Andrew G. and Aashield (Rue) Anderson. The family moved to Glasgow shortly after his birth. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1954. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and spent two years stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, Calif. Following discharge,
10 March 2022

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Jacie Campbell

Jacie Campbell


Jacie Jo Campbell, four, died Feb. 27, 2022. She was born Jan. 5, 2018, the fifth of six siblings. She had so much life and love yet still to give. She also took on a very special position of being “daddy’s girl.” She loved watching cartoons and playing with her Barbies. She was a very smart girl, often getting called out on it by friends and family. She joined her big brother, Jathyn, in preschool. Together, they were inseparable, always playing, learning and just having fun no matter what. She is survived by her parents, Richard and Sarina Campbell; siblings, Chiilaabee Harlan, Jathyn Thomas, Rylan Cruz, Richard III and Hamyanie Campbell; grandparents, Harvey Sr. (Monica) Campbell; and great-grandparents, Alva Bighorn and Windy Ackerman. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 8, at the Brockton Cultural Center. Interment followed at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.
03 March 2022

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John Manning

John Manning


John Duane Manning, 87, Homestead died Jan. 30, 2022, at his son's home in Worden. He was born to William Manning Sr. and Gladys (Mork) Manning on Aug. 16, 1934, at the family ranch in Homestead, joining his sister Dorothy two years his senior. John's family was part of the Assiniboine/Sioux Fort Peck Tribe. He was raised on the family ranch west of Homestead and John and Dorothy were educated in Medicine Lake. He joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. His time in the military was his only absence from the Manning family ranch. He married JoAnn Lizotte of Froid on Dec. 8, 1971. To this union, two children were born, John William “JW” and Jolynn Anastasia Manning. He enjoyed bronc riding and loved rodeos attending the NFR rodeos in Oklahoma and later in Las Vegas, Nev. Many trips were made to rodeos where he instilled the love of the sport to his son. He and JoAnn later divorced. He lived out his days at the family ranch near Homestead until failing health when he went to stay with his son in Worden. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Ann, from a previous marriage. He is survived by his son, John William “JW” Manning of Worden; sister, Jolynn Anastasia Voth of Sharon Springs, Kansas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted in the spring/summer of 2022.

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John Manning

John Manning


John Duane Manning, 87, Homestead died Jan. 30, 2022, at his son's home in Worden. He was born to William Manning Sr. and Gladys (Mork) Manning on Aug. 16, 1934, at the family ranch in Homestead, joining his sister Dorothy two years his senior. John's family was part of the Assiniboine/Sioux Fort Peck Tribe. He was raised on the family ranch west of Homestead and John and Dorothy were educated in Medicine Lake. He joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. His time in the military was his only absence from the Manning family ranch. He married JoAnn Lizotte of Froid on Dec. 8, 1971. To this union, two children were born, John William “JW” and Jolynn Anastasia Manning. He enjoyed bronc riding and loved rodeos attending the NFR rodeos in Oklahoma and later in Las Vegas, Nev. Many trips were made to rodeos where he instilled the love of the sport to his son. He and JoAnn later divorced. He lived out his days at the family ranch near Homestead until failing health when he went to stay with his son in Worden. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Ann, from a previous marriage. He is survived by his son, John William “JW” Manning of Worden; sister, Jolynn Anastasia Voth of Sharon Springs, Kansas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted in the spring/summer of 2022.
24 February 2022

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Trudy Menz

Trudy Menz


Trudy Elaine Menz, 42, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Fort Kipp, died Feb. 8, 2022, in Salt Lake City. She was born Aug. 13, 1979, in Poplar to Gale Myron Menz and Bonnie Mae Russell-Menz. She was the middle child of nine brothers and sisters. She grew up on the farm in Fort Kipp and attended school in Culbertson where she participated in track and basketball. She was a baptized/member at Red Eagle Memorial Church where she attended Bible school and assisted with all church events. She was raised by her grandparents, Lida and Gale Menz, and she enjoyed being in the kitchen. Lida was her biggest supporter and they would cruise all over together. She had the biggest heart and an infectious smile and laugh. She was always joking, teasing her friends, co-workers and family. She was always there to lend a hand or help someone in need, often helping babysit many children. She had two children, Emerlee Lynn Menz and Jason Lee Trinder. She kept all their paperwork from grade school and was proud of their accomplishments. One of her highlights in life was the birth of her grandbaby. A second grandbaby will be here in April and will be named in her memory. She enjoyed walking, riding her bike, cooking, cleaning and visiting friends and family. She had various jobs but enjoyed working at the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Poplar. She is survived by her mother Bonnie Menz; children, Emerlee and Jason; sisters, Stacey Summers, Danelle Olsen, Gale Menz, Myron, Misty Haase, Dustin Menz, Leslie Menz and Kaycee Menz; and grandmothers, Darlene Left Hand and Cyndi Bighorn. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Red Eagle Church in Fort Kipp. Interment was at the Menz Family Cemetery in Fort Kipp. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.
10 February 2022

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Margaret Forbes

Margaret Forbes


Margaret “Marge” Forbes, 93, passed away early in the morning on Feb. 3, 2022, at the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson, Mont. No services are being planned at this time. Fulkerson- Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, Mont., is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Marge Forbes was born on July 4, 1928 in Wheelock, N.D., to Alex and Anna Skorick. She attended local schools and then went to college in Havre, Mont., to become a teacher. She taught in three country schools for several years. On Dec. 23, 1950, she married John Forbes in Bainville, Mont. They established their home in the McCabe area where they lived and farmed for many years. She was a nurses aide at the Culbertson hospital temporarily, but was a faithful farm wife most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; two sisters; husband, John; and a great-granddaughter, Lyla Gintz (14 months). Marge is survived by her three daughters, Susan (Bob) Beck of Post Falls, Idaho, Pamela (Mike) Weyer of Golva, N.D., and Cindy Cain of Mc-Cabe, Mont.; her granddaughter, Amanda (Jason) Gintz of Post Falls, Idaho; and three great-grandchildren, Landon, Lane and Layla Gintz. Marge was known by her family and friends to be kind, thoughtful, generous and a wonderful cook. So many relatives and friends have been blessed by her “open door” policy with abundant food and good conversation at the kitchen table. Marge was a woman of strong faith and spent many hours with her well-worn Bible. She was a member of the Bainville Methodist Church, where she served as pianist/ organist for many years. Her family would like to thank the staff at the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson, Mont., for their tender care of Marge. (Paid Obituary)

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Robert BlackDog

Robert BlackDog


Robert “Bobby” BlackDog, 58, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at his home in Poplar. He was born Nov. 9, 1963, in Poplar, the son of Lawrence and Martha BlackDog. He lived in Fort Kipp and Poplar. He attended Brockton School and graduated in 1982. He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed listening to Indian music and watching movies. He worked at the BIA fire hall as a firefighter for many years and worked for Brockton School for many years. When he was younger, he danced fancy until he was a teen. He also sang with the Fort Kipp Juniors when he was young. He met Thaila Buck Elk, now deceased, in 1980 and, to this union, a son, Adam BlackDog, was born. He and Thaila remained friends. He met Jeanine Renz in 1985 and, to this union, three sons, Eric, Evan and Sean, and two daughters, Mary Lynn and Courtney, were born. They also remained friends. He is survived by his children, Eric, Evan, Sean and Mary Lynn; 15 grandchildren; siblings, Willie “Mary,” La-Vonne and LaDonna; adopted brother, Buddy Adams; and grandfather, Arlie Diserly. He was preceded in death by his two children, Adam and Courtney BlackDog; and grandson, Carmon BlackDog. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Interment will follow at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.