Pearl Fisher (Carlson/ Wagner/Ochsner) Nickels, 92, died Feb. 8, 2024, in Glasgow, marking the end of a colorful life that included music, art, education, long friendships and livestock. She worked hard at whatever she set her mind to, but she never missed an opportunity to visit with friends and strangers alike. Born with her twin sister, Ruby, on July 9, 1931, in Sidney, she quickly grew to love helping her parents, Fred and Dorothy (Miller) Fisher, on the family farm. She saw her parents survive the Great Depression on the strength of their milk cow herd, giving her a lifelong fondness for dairy cows. A lifelong learner, she valued education, attending Mount Pleasant Rural School and graduating from Sidney High School in 1950. She attended the University of Montana in Billings where she earned a teaching degree and then taught in one-room country schoolhouses. In 1953, she married William E. Carlson and they resided on the farm northeast of Circle on Prairie Elk, where they farmed, raised beef cattle and milked cows. She was an accomplished musician and they played for dances at schoolhouses and dance halls all over eastern Montana. Always game to try new things, she learned how to artificially inseminate cows and worked as a representative for an AI company. Three sons, Ernie, Robin and Brad, were born to Pearl and Bill before they divorced in 1968. For several years, she worked on ranches inseminating cows and selling AI components. She was very involved in bringing different breeds of cattle into Montana beef herds. In 1971, she married Richard Wagner and they resided on the Wagner Ranch northeast of Nashua. Son Todd was born in 1972. They later divorced. She then purchased a small farm near Nashua. She married Leo Ochsner in 1985 and they enjoyed several years of travel, car club activities and art shows before his death. She enjoyed all kinds of art, particularly creating her acrylic paintings of livestock and wildlife.

Kurt W. Grimsrud passed away unexpectedly at his home in Miles City, Mont., on Feb. 7, 2024. Kurt was born in Wolf Point, Mont., to Larry E. Grimsrud and Sharon L. Sugden Grimsrud on March 5, 1968. He was the sixth of seven children. Kurt spent his early years growing up on the farm north of Wolf Point with his family. The family then moved to the river bottom west of Wolf Point to the log house his father built. In 1982 Kurt, his younger sister Shay and his parents moved to Haxby, Mont. Kurt attended Cat Creek country school for two years and then resided in a dormitory in Jordan while attending high school. He worked on ranches in the Jordan area where he made lifelong friends. His first job outside of ranching was in the state of Washington working for a painting and sandblasting company where he learned his trade and did very well. While there, he met Cari Keesecker and they had a son named Dalton. Kurt went on to work all over the country as far north as Alaska and as far south as Panama. Kurt continued this work and excelled at his trade with Ostrom Paint and Sandblasting company in Illinois where he worked up and down the Mississippi River working on dams and levees. Kurt met and married Alison in Lacrosse, Wis., and they had a daughter, Ruby, who was named after his grandmother. Kurt made his way back to Billings, Mont. While there, he and Kristen built the business Paint All Inc. They had two children, Cooper and Ivy. His four children were the loves of his life. His last years were spent in Miles City working for Transco Railroad refinishing tanker cars for the railroad.

Leslie Martin Hawk (Cidá Wicá, Hawkman), 24, of Wolf Point died Jan. 27, 2024. He was born in Wolf Point on Nov. 21, 1999, to David J. Hawk and Sonia Martell. His brothers were David Hawk, Jr., John Henry Hawk and one older brother. His sisters were Cheyenne Autumn Hawk, Mewissa Rivas Beale, Davetta Jo Hawk Crittenden and Deann Jeanette Hawk. He made it between 10th and 11th grade. He then got his GED and also did one semester of college. During his time in school, he enjoyed playing football and wrestling. He had many fond moments of these times. When he spent time in California going to school, he got to go to a Lakers game and loved that. His occupations were not many. He was a bagger at Albertsons, worked at Stoney Paths and helped out at the Wolf Point Liquor Market. He traveled with his friend Neal and family to Arizona, which was a very interesting trip and he got to see the Grand Canyon. He enjoyed having friends come over to jam out while smoking, having

Judith Greybear, 66, of Poplar died Jan. 29, 2024. She was born April 3, 1957, to Lottie E. Old Rock Grey-Bear and Wilferd Brien in Culbertson. She went to school in Poplar and graduated in 1976. After graduating, she found work at various jobs. She worked for the Fort Peck Tribes for over 40 years in different departments. She met Russell Dean Necklace in 1979. From this union, they were known as “Judy& Dean”, common law. They had three girls, LoriJo Lynn, D’Anna Faith and Krissandra Rose; and five grandchildren. She loved to cruise, which everyone dubbed her “Booze Cruise”, stopping to visit her many friends. When not cruising, she liked to go play machines or be at home playing Yahtzee or card games. She wouldn’t quit until she won. Then, friends and family would come visit. She was full of life, fun loving and there was never a dull moment with her. She was always laughing, and the friends she met would say

Aaron Lockman Asay, 39, of Dickinson died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. He was born in Wolf Point on Aug. 20, 1984, (during harvest time, much to Grandpa Willie’s dismay), the son of Marty Asay and Donna

Joan Gouldstone, 87, of Culbertson died Sunday Jan. 28, 2024, at the Sidney Health Center. She was born in Que Que, Rhodesia, Africa, on Aug. 28, 1936, to Harry and Cathrina Knoesen. She lived in Rhodesia until moving to Atlanta, Ga., in 1979 with her husband, Murray, and son, Craig. In Africa, she worked as an administrative assistant. While living in Georgia, she had various jobs including elderly care, floral design and doing demos for “Boars Head.” In 2014, she moved to Culbertson to live closer to her son. She loved Culbertson and it quickly became her “home.” She enjoyed going to the senior citizen gatherings where she made many friends. She attended Bethel Community Church. Her unwavering

Funeral services are Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney, Mont., with Pastor Barb Haugerud officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, Mont., and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pella Lutheran Church with a celebration of life service to follow, open to the public. 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. Alton Vernald Hillesland passed from this life on Feb. 10, 2024, at his home in Sidney, Mont., surrounded by family. He was born on July 2, 1928, to Ted and Lottie Hillesland in Calmar, Iowa, and grew up on the family farm with three brothers: Dalos, Glenn and Harvey. He married Harriet Ohnstad and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage. He later married long-time family friend Ruthann Knutson. His 95 years were filled with the love of learning and his unwavering, steadfast faith in God. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn. He served as pastor in Spring Grove, Minn.; Willow City, N.D.; country churches around Parshall, N.D.; Mondovi, Wis.; Culbertson and Bainville, Mont.; Sidney, Mont.; and Watford City, N.D. Upon retirement as pastor, he was asked to be the building inspector for the city of Sidney and Richland County and served in that role until age 89. His desire to help others and love of medicine led him to become a certified

Janice Nancy Silk Poowegup, Akéwanži, 67, of Fort Duchesne, Utah, died Jan. 27, 2024. Funeral services were held at her home on Friday, Feb. 2. Burial was at the Red Knoll Cemetery.

Franklin Kummerfeldt, 91, of Nashua died Feb. 11, 2024. The family received friends at 2 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 13, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Military honors service was held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Bell Mortuary.

Ruth Marie Shawl Jackson (Wahóȟbi Agán Naži Wįyą/ Stands On the Nest Woman) 66, of Wolf Point died Jan. 31, 2024, at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point. She was born in Harlem on the Fort Belknap Agency wo David Shawl and Vivian Bear. She met Ron Jackson in 1972 and they were married on June 27, 1974. They spent 48.9 years of their lives together. She had four daughters, Gina Bow, Melanie