Funeral services for Leo E. “Buddy” Waldhausen, 81, will be Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Bethel Community Church in Culbertson, Mont., with Pastor Jack “Scotty” Scotson officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Buddy will be laid to rest at the Hillside Cemetery in Culbertson, Mont. Military Honors will be presented by the American Legion Post 81 from Culbertson, Mont., and representatives from the U.S. Army Funeral Honors Team. A luncheon will follow services at the Bethel Community Church for a time of fellowship. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, Mont., is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Leo “Buddy” Waldhausen entered into his eternal home in Heaven on April 30, 2025. Leo was born Feb. 6, 1944, in Wolf Point, Mont., to Leo and Ruth Waldhausen. He married LeEtta Gilbertson on June 27, 1966. They spent 58 wonderful years together in Culbertson, with the exception of five years spent in Billings, Mont. They enjoyed attending their grandchildren’s activities and sporting events, watching birds from the kitchen and being involved in their church. Leo graduated from Culbertson High School in 1962 and went into the National Guard. He attended one year of college in Havre, Mont., at Northern. He was an avid hunter, liked to fish with his grandkids and loved fast cars (he especially loved to watch NASCAR every chance he got). Leo played cards every day (except Sundays) with his pals and taught his daughters and grandkids the love of the card game Hearts. He also taught all three daughters basic mechanic knowledge, which we can still remember fondly (kind of). Extremely proud of his 38 years in the Montana National Guard, Leo finished his career as a Sergeant Major. He was a Culbertson EMT for nearly 30 years, a volunteer fireman and the Fire Chief for the Culbertson Fire Department. He loved his family and spending time with all of us. He was the very best husband, dad and grandpa anyone could ever ask for. He will be dearly missed. Leo is survived by his beloved wife, LeEtta; daughters, LeRiesa (Larry) Zahn, Leona (Mark) Colvin and Leslie (David) Bengochea; grandchildren, Colton (Emily) Zahn, April Zahn, Eric Zahn, Henry Colvin, Ivy Colvin, Devan (Chad) Moore, Lance Bengochea (Katie), Anissa Bengochea, Justice Bengochea, Ashton Bengochea and Hamini Bengochea; great-grandchildren, Gage (Megan) Zahn, Tuscan Zahn, Maya Zahn, Ava Snyder, Kayden Moore, Kohen Moore and Roen Bengochea. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Ike’s Pond, American Legion Park or the American Legion. (Paid Obituary)

Ken Norgaard died April 20, 2025, in Billings. Cremation has taken place. His family plans to hold a private memorial in the summer.

Sharon Y. Woods, 89, died April 14, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1936, to Elmer and Blanche (Maristuen) Hagen in Malta. While she was a small child, her family lived in Fort Peck, where her father worked building the WPA Fort Peck Dam, until his work injury caused them to move to Glasgow. She grew up and attended school in Glasgow. She was very talented musically and, as a teen, she often played piano in concerts with her sister Shirley around the state. She attended Glasgow High School and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in music education vocal and instrumental K-12 from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. At home or at school, she is remembered as an elegant lady who was always well dressed, and whose performances were well-rehearsed. She first taught music in Joplin for five years, where she met her husband William Woods. They married in Glasgow July 13, 1963, and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary prior to Bill’s death in 2023. They taught together first in Ekalaka for a year before beginning a long teaching tenure in Culbertson, where she taught K-12th grade vocal and instrumental music. Her teaching career in Culbertson was marked by her strict commitment to excellence, and a desire to inspire a love for music in her students. She was a no-nonsense, demanding teacher, who set high standards for her students, but she also inspired admiration and great achievement in her students. Additionally, she offered scholarships to the International

Thomas Dean Nelson, 91, of Culbertson, Mont., passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson, Mont. Thomas Nelson was born Sept. 21, 1933, to parents Walter and Nina (Nelsen) Nelson on their family farm northeast of Culbertson, Mont. He was baptized and confirmed at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Dane Valley. As a child, he attended Moothart Country School, east of the farm, and then Culbertson Schools, graduating in 1952. That same year, he joined his father farming and ranching. In 1955, he was united in marriage to Barbara Nicholson, the love of his life, at Ebenezer. Together they built a life rooted in love, hard work and faith, raising two children, Beth (1957) and Mark (1959). Tom believed in serving his community. Church and cemetery care were very important to him, always assisting on Mowing Day at the church. He served on several boards, including Ebenezer Church Council, Farmers Elevator, Roosevelt Memorial Hospital, Roosevelt Home Health, Culbertson Museum, and Culbertson Area Community Foundation. While farming was his life's work, Tom always placed family first. He and Barb cherished family trips, traveling throughout the United States, spending winter months in Havasu, Ariz. In their travels, they touched 48 contiguous states. In 2005, they treated the entire family to a 50th anniversary trip to Washington, D.C. He found great joy in playing golf. Pastimes included gardening and bird-watching- simple pleasures that reflected his appreciation of nature. He loved watching morning sunrises, evening sunsets and all the changes of weather in between. Devotions and reading his Bible were also an important part of his daily routine. Tom and Barb loved their grandchildren deeply, with 'Grandparents' Night' being a favorite weekend activity. When Tom became a great-grandfather, he enjoyed watching the kids play, keeping a closet full of toys. After Barb passed away in 2013, Tom remained on the farm for a year, moving to Culbertson in 2014. He became an active member of the Culbertson Seniors, enjoying many meals with local friends. Baking whole wheat bread and oatmeal cookies occupied many pleasant

Eugene “Gene” Giese passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at his residence in Williston, N.D. Gene was born to Raymond and Muriel (Bakkum) Giese on April 21, 1945, in Williston, N.D. He grew up in eastern Montana and graduated valedictorian from Bainville High School. He went to college in Dillon, where he met and married Loreen Short. They were blessed with four children. Gene worked as a teacher, a principal, a superintendent and an insurance agent. Later in his life, he married Yvonne Knox. He helped her run a flower shop and managed their properties. Gene always said he had three gifts: making people laugh, getting people to talk and never giving up. Gene loved gardening, helping people, visiting his siblings and, most of all, sharing Gospel with others. Gene’s generosity to hundreds of people ensured he has treasure stored up in Heaven. Gene is survived by his sons, Greg, Shane and Brad; siblings, Wayne, Maureen, Roxanne and Craig; grandchildren, Mitch, Connor, Kallie, Benjamin, Ethan and Grant; many nieces and nephews; and his special friends, John and Terry.

Dallas Lynn Dehner, , died April 21, 2025, at his home in Culbertson. He was born Jan. 19, 1960, to Leon and Irene (Schwarzrock) Dehner. He was the second of four boys. He grew up on the family farm north of Brockton. From this upbringing, he acquired his great work ethic and character working alongside his parents and brothers. He attended the country school at Mineral Bench, then finished his education in Poplar graduating in 1978. Promptly after high school, he joined the United States Air Force where he served his country for six years. He joined the United States National Guard in 1985 after some prompting from his baby brother. He served in the National Guard until 2000 when he was honorably discharged. He was a true patriot and loved his country. He married his high school sweetheart, Paula Rowe, on Oct. 10, 1981. Their first date was their senior prom and to say Dallas was smitten would be an understatement.

Leonard Galen Bummer, 95, died April 9, 2025, in Billings. He was born June 2, 1929,, near Reserve. He served in the Korean Conflict. After the service, he became an architectural draftsman. He and Greta made their home in Billings and had five sons: Gregory, Gary, Albert, Paul and John. He is survived by four sons. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory; wife, Greta; and brother, Allen. A memorial service will be held May 27, at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Billings.

Ken Norgaard died April 20, 2025, in Billings. The funeral service will be announced at a later date pending the completion of the arrangements with Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point.

Heidi Blanchfield, 76, of Grenora died Saturday afternoon, April 19, 2025, near Coleridge. Her funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 30, at 1 p.m. at the Everson- Coughlin Funeral Home Chapel in Williston, N.D. Burial tool place at the Gladys Cemetery following the service.

Jacob Andrew Shoots Jr., 73, of Poplar died March 17, 2025. He was born Nov. 11, 1951, to Jacob Shoots Sr and Marian Left Hand Thunder-Shoots. He attended school in Brockton and was active in basketball and track. While living on the badlands in Brockton, He enjoyed riding horses and had his own horse, Socky Boy. With sibling and cousins, he roamed all over the badlands and went sliding down on all the big hills. He enjoyed going hunting with his dad when he was younger. He graduated from Brockton High School in 1969 and then went on to work at West Electronics, then A& S Industries back when they were manufacturing guns for the Army. He lived in Poplar, then moved to Moline. Ill., where he worked as a welder and took up Tae Kwon Do. He then returned to Poplar and attended the NAES Community College, then the Fort Peck Community College and graduated with an AA degree in education. He started working at the Fort Peck Commodities until he retired in late 2000s. He lived in Poplar and later in life moved to Wolf Point. He was the fourth of eight children born to Jacob Sr. and Marian. His siblings include Elvera, Rose Marie. Virgil Charles. Isabelle, Alice, Angeline and Hattie. To family and friends, he was know as “Boopy.” He loved to cruise and spend time with his friends, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was an avid artist. He enjoyed reading the newspaper, the Enquirer, working on puzzles, watching good old western movies or spooky movies. His passion was working on his trucks and always made sure they were running good. He also enjoyed fishing and swimming. He survived by his sisters, Isabelle Shoots and Alice (Shoots) Aguilar; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters, Elvera, Rosemarie, Angeline and Hattie; and brother, Virgil Charles Shoots. His funeral mass was held Wednesday, March 26, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Interment followed at Riverside Catholic Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.