Terry Hinderer (Spurgeon- Landru), 73, of Culbertson, Mont., died Feb. 12, 2021, after a brief illness at SLC Hospital in Billings, Mont. Terry was born to Gayle and Rae (Rousek) Spurgeon on Feb. 12, 1948, in Belle Fouche, S.D. She was soon joined by brothers Michael and Rory Spurgeon. Most of her earlier years were spent growing up on the Landru Ranch near Lewistown, Mont., where she was joined by brothers, Alan and David Landru, and sister, Shelley Landru. After graduation from Fergus County High School, she spent several years in St. Paul, Minn., before returning to Montana, where she lived between the mountains of Lewistown and Helena before finally settling in the prairies of Culbertson. All who ever knew Terry understood her capacity to love and persevere. It was often said that “her heart was as big as Texas.” Her smile was big, her laugh was hearty, her hugs were unforgettable and her stubbornness legendary. The most cherished moments of her life were when her daughter Lindsey Rae was born and the births of her granddaughters Destiny and Madison. They were truly her heartbeat. For the last 20 years of her life, she found an enduring love and companionship with her husband, Richard Hinderer, who whisked her away as his bride to the rolling prairies of Culbertson. They enjoyed many road trips out searching to capture the beauty of eastern Montana in photographs. Through Richard, she found more loving family with daughter Sandra and her children Avery, Easten and Peyton and son Steve. She is survived by her husband, Richard of Culbertson; daughter, Lindsey Landru (Robert Fasuga) of Helena; granddaughters, Destiny and Madison of Helena; daughter, Sandra Smith of Lynchburg, Va.; granddaughter, Avery, and grandsons, Easten and Peyton of Lynchburg, Va.; son, Steve Hinderer of Lakeville, Minn.; brothers, Mike (Yayoi) Spurgeon of Missoula, Rory (Leslie) Spurgeon and Jody Spurgeon of Spokane, Wash., Bill Spurgeon of Tennessee and David Landru of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; sister, Shelley Andrus of Great Falls; nephews, Rick (Jennifer) of Missoula and Dustin (Jennea) of Great Falls; nieces, Tiffany (Bodie) of Great Falls, Carli of Austin, Texas, and Stephanie (Shawn) of Spokane, Wash.; as well as grandnieces and grandnephews. She is also survived by sisters (in-law), Susan Spurgeon and MaryJo Landru. Terry was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Rae Landru and Gayle and Chris Spurgeon; brother, Alan Landru; and nephew, Chris Spurgeon. Cremation has taken place and the family is planning a memorial service in the summer. Cloyd Funeral Home of Lewistown is assisting the family. Friends are asked to make memorials to the charity of their choice and they may be left with the Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com. (Paid Obituary)

Duane Curtis Kostelecky, 70, of Billings died Feb. 13, 2021, at his home. He was born to Mildred and Charles Kostelecky on April 21, 1950, in Dickinson, N.D. Growing up as a part of the Kostelecky family, he spent his childhood running through the mountainsides of Checkerboard and surrounding areas causing occasional mischief and developing brilliant plans that almost always ended in trouble, but were surely always a good time. In his younger years, he took advantage of his natural athletic abilities and loved playing all sports. He loved track, basketball, baseball, football and softball. He was always remembered for his speed. He was always running so fast, whether it was for a sporting event or running away from trouble. In his adult years, he lived in multiple parts of Montana, stretching from Culbertson to Columbus and numerous places in between, finally ended up permanently residing in Billings for the later portion of his life. He was not only a talented farm and ranch hand, but was also a talented carpenter along with a talent in drywall, taping, and texture. He loved to bowl and he loved to hunt and fish. He also loved to talk about bowling, fishing, hunting and sports. He had three children, Antone “Tony,” Nikki and Teddy. He was always known for how proud he was of his children and grandchildren. He loved to teach them how to fish or bowl or watch sports, but mostly loved spending time with his family, from brothers to children to grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Audrey; brother, Kenneth; and son, Antone “Tony.” He is survived by his daughter, Nikki of Glendive; son, Teddy of Sidney; eight grandchildren; brothers, Dennis, Marvin, Randy, Frances and Doug; and sister, Coleen. A celebration of life will be held March 27 at the Sunset Bowling Alley in Billings from 2 to 6 p.m.

Dorreen Jo Brown, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at the Poplar Community Hospital. She was born on April 18, 1963, in Poplar to Thomas Brown Sr. and Alva Bighorn. She graduated from Brockton High School in May 1981. She played basketball and was MVP for the Lady Brockton Warriors her sophomore year. She married Richard “Harvey” Campbell Sr. in 1982. They settled in Wolf Point and, to this union, Heather, Richard Jr. and Felisha were born. They later divorced. She married Charles Black Dog in 1996. They had three daughters, Marlana, Marcella and Martina. They lived in Fort Kipp and she would often travel with Charlie and the Black Dog Band and sometimes play tambourine. After their divorce, Dorreen had a longtime companion, Garrison Canuto. They had a blended family and lived in Williston, N.D., for several years and then finally, Sidney. She enjoyed traveling to New Mexico with Garrison to his family home. They went to the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota every year; this last year being especially memorable because she went on a zipline for the first time. She was the only girl of four siblings, her brothers, Thomas, Wesley and Troy. Growing up, she often stayed with her grandparents, Alpheus and Josephine Bighorn. Throughout her life, she held odd jobs — she worked as a firefighter for the Fort Peck Tribes and at fast food restaurants in Williston, but her main job was being a stay-at-home mother. She liked to camp out at the local pow-wows and enjoyed going to bingo and playing machines with her mother. Holidays were her favorite time because of the large Bighorn family gatherings. She liked to cook and she made the best apple crisp. She enjoyed listening to music and if she liked a song, she would play it on endless repeat. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Heather Renee. She is survived by her mother, Alva Bighorn of Brockton; children; son ,Richard Campbell Jr. of Billings; daughters Felisha Crowe of Helena, Marlana, Marcella and Martina Black Dog, both of Poplar; 19 grandchildren; brothers, Thomas Brown, Wesley Brown and Troy Brown, all of Brocktona; and sister, Crystal Brown of Wolf Point. Her funeral was held Friday, Feb. 12, at the Red Eagle Church in Fort Kipp. Interment followed at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Marion Arliss Wolff, 87, of Culbertson passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at the Sidney Health Center. Marion was born in the Culbertson area on July 6, 1933. She grew up on a dairy farm with her parents, Russell and Maren Oelkers, and 12 siblings. As a child, she spent her days working around the farm and helping her mother with her younger siblings. She attended school in Culbertson and participated in everything she could including cheerleading, band and choir. It was in high school that she met the love of her life, Darwin Wolff. After graduation, Marion became a switchboard operator at the local telephone company, while she waited for Darwin to graduate high school so that they could be married. Some of her fondest memories and closest friendships were developed during this time. The high school sweethearts were finally able to marry on July 2, 1955, and enjoyed 51 years together as husband and wife until Darwin's passing on March 14, 2006. During their life together, they had two sons, Darold and Dale. The family loved to travel and spent every moment they could outdoors — whether camping, hunting or fishing, they were always active. Marion and Darwin are remembered fondly as a fun loving couple who always enjoyed being surrounded by their family and friends. Together, they were the original owners of the Stagecoach in Culbertson. Marion was the kind of woman who was Grandma or Auntie to everyone in the small town of Culbertson — whether you were blood or not. All who walked through her door were treated like family and immediately offered hot coffee, fresh cookies or a cold beer. She loved to host and was a notorious food-pusher. She always had coffee ready for company, with a second pot on standby; storytime at Marion's was a two-pot event. She loved watching birds and working in her lovely garden. She almost always had a puzzle in process in her living room while she watched the news or listened to local sports on the radio. She loved her grand- and great-grandchildren immensely and was so proud to be 'GG' to so many. Marion is survived by her sons, Darold (Kelley) Wolff of Sidney and Dale Wolff of Culbertson; grandchildren, Christine Prevost, Jessica Kierstead, Daryn Wolff, Joshua (Holly) Wolff, Cody (Kayla) Wolff and Jake (Brooke) Wolff; and great-grandkids; Koltyn, Kash, Spencer, Ark, Lok, Tripp, Finn, Ava, Auna, Bridger and Piper. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Mc-Ginnis; brothers, Ray Oelkers and Don (Myrna) Oelkers; brother-in-law, Ron Ueland; sisters-in-law, Rose Oelkers and Hulda Oelkers; and many nieces and nephews. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, Russel and Maren Oelkers; her husband, Darwin; brothers, Russell, Floyd, Marvin and Stanley; and sisters, Alice Oelkers, Ruth Iverson, Gladys Tietz, Leona Young and Ann Ueland. Memorial services will be planned for a later date this summer. (Paid Obituary)