Marjorie “Margie” Jean (Brenteson) Hanson, 83, died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 2023, at Billings Clinic. She was born in Plentywood on March 10, 1940, to parents Clifford “Buster” and Erma (Boe) Brenteson. Growing up on the farm near Coalridge, she quickly developed the strength, optimism and confident, can-do spirit that characterized her throughout her life. She was a natural leader whose energy and generosity spilled over to those around her. Growing up on the farm as the middle child of three (older sister Edith and younger sister Carol), she spent many days following her dad around learning how to “figure things out.” The Brenteson girls were inseparable, playing on the farm together, sleeping in the same small bed and attending dances in Westby. That’s where Margie met her lifelong partner, Ogden “Oggie” Hanson. She graduated from Plentywood High School in the spring of 1958 and was married shortly afterward on June 5 to Oggie who was serving in the U.S. Army at the time. She and her new husband relocated to Indiana while he completed his training with the finance corps before deploying to Germany. She followed him in the winter of 1958, arriving in Germany on Christmas Eve 1958. The two spent the next 24 months living in Germany and traveling throughout western Europe before returning stateside in 1960, moving to Great Falls. They started their family in 1963. John was first, then James in 1965, Jadee and Jeffrey in 1970 and finally Jason in 1973. They moved from Great Falls to Medicine Lake in 1970 to Minot, N.D., in 1979 and then to Conrad in 1981 where they lived for 15 years, finally moving to Billings in 1996. In addition to raising five children, she was an entrepreneur, starting Margie’s Framing in 1985 and soon becoming the most sought-after picture framer throughout the Hi-Line. She loved to design, decorate and create; she was always working on a new project. She painted her houses inside and out, refinished tables, re-upholstered furniture and was the interior designer for her and Oggie’s many houses (three different houses in Conrad alone!). Following in her dad’s footsteps, she was the family electrician, plumber and chief problem-solver. Her children describe her as patient, understanding, strong and selfless. She encouraged her children, supporting them when they failed and celebrating their successes. Family meant everything to her. She made everyone feel better who came in contact with her; she never said an unkind word about anyone. She is survived by her husband, Oggie; children, John Hanson, James (Hanson, Jadee Hanson, Jeffrey Hanson and Jason Hanson; eight; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters, Edith Ritland and Carol Hurst. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. at the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at the Medicine Lake Cemetery.

Garry Allen Robinson, 75, of Wolf Point died Oct. 23, 2023. Born on July 9, 1948, in Poplar, he was a man of resilience, dedication and warmth. His early years were filled with a love for the great outdoors and a deep sense of community. His commitment to serving others was evident early on. He served his country in the United States Army, where he displayed extraordinary courage and dedication, earning several commendations for his service. His experiences in the military shaped much of his life, instilling in him values of discipline, respect and a strong sense of duty. After his honorable discharge, he continued his journey of service by joining the Bureau of Indian Affairs Road Department. His work for the road department was not just a job but a passion. He dedicated countless hours to ensuring the safety and well-being of those he served, often going above and beyond the call of duty. His colleagues remember him as a man who led by example, always ready with a kind word and a helping hand. He was a pillar in his community and respected by all who knew him. Family was the cornerstone of his life. He was a devoted husband, father, doting grandfather and great-grandfather, sharing his love for nature and history. His stories, often filled with humor and wisdom, will be missed at family gatherings. He is survived by wife, Artis “Chic” Robinson; daughter, Phoebe; sons, Chance and Garrick; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phoebe Robinson and Allen Smoker; and son, Andrew “Gator” Robinson. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

Darrell Follette Sr., 55, of Poplar died Oct. 26, 2023, in Billings. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

Perry Lee Grey Bull, 70, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Billings. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment was at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

Barbara Link, 91, of Wolf Point died Sept. 21, 2023. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

Richard Stark, 50, of Poplar died Oct. 9, 2023. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. Interment was at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

Rose Alvira Buckles Nast, 28, of Billings died Oct. 5, 2023, in Billings. She was born Jan. 10, 1995, in Poplar to Dina Diserly and Emmett Buckles Jr. She was also the adopted daughter to Clyde and Paulette Nast, formerly of Malta. She had one son, Axel Dean. She grew up in Poplar and Malta and attended school in Malta, receiving her G.E.D. at the Malta Youth Center. She worked as a C.N.A. before moving to Billings and working at Taco Bell. She is survived by her son, Axel Dean of Malta; mother, Dina Diserly of Poplar; sisters, Rita (Becky) Diserly of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Chelsey Diserly of Billings; brothers, Alex Nast of Billings, Brent Nast of Havre, Daniel Diserly of Poplar and Emmett Buckles III; and grandparents, Arlie Diserly of Poplar, Bud Philbrick of Brockton, Doris Lester of Arizona and Maggie Fast-Horse of Billings. She was preceded in death by her father, Emmett Buckles Jr.; baby sister, Angel Rose Diserly; and adopted parents, Clyde and Paulette Nast. Her funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Interment followed at St. Ann’s Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Kayleigh Jeri Nico Jones Ownspipe, 24, of Wolf Point died Oct. 8, 2023. Given her grandmother’s name of Itunka Ota Win, she was born on April 7, 1999, to Sandra Ownspipe and Wylan Jones in Wolf Point. She grew up in Wolf Point and attended school in Wolf Point until her freshman year, then transferred to Brockton where she graduated as a Warrior in class of 2017. Growing up, she loved to dance. Her sisters and her would even play pow-wow when they weren’t at a powwow. She was a champion traditional dancer. She made many friends on the powwow trail. At 11 years old, she was inspired to hoop dance. So her family got her hoops made and away she went, making shapes and animals with her many hoops. This took her to many places and schools. She enjoyed this as many faces lit up when she would make a new shape. In 2012, she attended a celebration in Fort Yates, N.D. After her finals, a lady approached her and asked if she would be interested in modeling at the He Sapa Style show in Rapid City, S.D., that October. She went and was picked by out of four of the five artists. The fifth came to her and said he wished he made woman’s apparel because “Kay would be the face,” which put a huge smile on her face. After the show, a gentleman asked if she was serious about modeling. He invited her to classes in JRP in Williston, N.D. After seeing a large number of people auditioning for the spots, she looked at her mom and asked, “What do we do?” Her mom shook her head and said, “I don’t know, audition?” When they called her name, they told her she didn’t need to audition because she was an invite. After a few months of training with a group of 15, she attended a show case in Minot, N.D. There, she was told high fashion models are about 5’9” and any other modeling she should be at least 5’6”. She was only 5’4”, but that didn’t seem to phase her much. She signed with IMG models and later with MM6 Talent. She did clothing flyers, hair and makeup shows, a dental commercial and modeling for Dick’s Sporting Goods. She was also invited to read for Fury, Transformers 3 and Fast and the Furious 8. With rising attention came a lot of difficulties, and she decided she wanted to be a teenager again. This led her to meet Devon Shayne RedBoy and two children were born, Daylen Shawn and Nicosia Allen. They later separated, but remained close friends and great co-parents. She then started dating Ezekiel Zimmer whom she remained with until his death in June 2023 which left her heartbroken. But, with all of life’s challenges, she enjoyed life. She had much love for all that life brought, whether it was coloring or drawing with her children, playing dice, cards or board games with her sisters and friends, to playing football with her brother or visiting to fishing with her family or watching her favorite football team the Green Bay Packers and have to relive the game with her mom. She is survived by her parents, Sandra Ownspipe (Collins RedDog) and Patrick Ricker; children, Daylen Shawn and Nicosia Allen and their father, Devon Shayne RedBoy; sisters, Cheryl Eagle, Codi and Isabella Jones and Leigh Spotted Bird; brothers, Kokipasni Ownspipe, Kevin Brown and Ken First; and grandparents, Amos Cloud Sr., Marian Miller, Vermae Taylor, Carlene Bird, Steve and Violet Bird and Emerson Ownspipe. She was preceded in death by brother, Lazarus “Laz” Jones; sister, Emily Brown; and special friend, Ezekiel Zimmer. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the new Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment was at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Poplar. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Barbara Link, 91, of Wolf Point died Sept. 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Link, who died three years ago. She and Ken met in their senior year at Alleman High School in Rock Island, Ill., in chemistry class. He loved chemistry, Barb not so much. Their first date included her painting a number on his motorcycle for an upcoming race. This courtship was full of dates bowling, ice skating on frozen creeks and movies. While courting, he attended Saint Ambrose University while she attended Marycrest College, both in Davenport, Iowa. He often exclaimed “she’s the only woman for me” — a sentiment he continued throughout their life together. They were married Oct. 4, 1953, in Rock Island, Ill., at the family church, Sacred Heart Catholic church. October 2023 would have been their 70th wedding anniversary. In 1952, he joined the Navy and served in Korea as a medic. She worked at John Deere until moving to Lansing, Ill., for the birth of their first child, Leah, and son, Kurt. He worked as a railroad detective in the Quad Cities (Moline, Ill.;, Rock Island, Ill.; Davenport, Iowa; and Bettendorf, Iowa) at the time of the birth of their son, Kendall, in Rock Island, Ill. Daughter Karen was born after they moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He joined the Border Patrol and the family moved to Harlingen, Texas, where son Frank was born. The family transferred to Wolf Point where youngest daughter Diane was born. She worked for numerous years at Citizens First National Bank and then shifted to her dream job at the Roosevelt County Library from where she eventually retired. He retired from Border Patrol and began work as a Montana brand inspector. He continued his career by joining Alaska’s Fish and Game Department, during which he participated in the Valdez Oil Spill cleanup efforts. Subsequently, he joined the Alaska Prison system. After supporting the prison system for years, he finally “retired again and came home.” They shared many interests. Both loved action movies: her, crime and mysteries; and him, historical and western documentaries. Both loved animals and reading. She loved gardening, bird feeders and tinkering in the yard. He was an accomplished horseman and loved roping with his buddies. She was an accomplished artist and art was a large part of her life — painting, sketching, drawing — using all media. She enjoyed sewing, needlework, knitting, crocheting and quilting. She was master cribbage player and taught her children the art as well. They enjoyed the Wolf Point Community for over 62 years and were members of the Immaculate Conception Church. They were preceded in death by their parents, Ted and Bertha Bonggren and Clifford and Nellie Link; daughter, Leah; and son, Kendall. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn; and brothers, John and Ron. He is survived by his brother, Morrie. They are survived by sons, Kurt and Frank; and daughters, Karen and Diane; eight grandchildren; and 8½ great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Jamie Red Thunder, 53, of Poplar died Oct. 3, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1970, in Poplar to Linda Redboy and John Red Thunder Sr. She lived in Poplar most of her life, but also lived in Canada and Brockton in her younger years. She also went to Chemawa her freshman and sophomore year 1985-86. While she was in Chemawa, she played basketball and her sister Johnny was her biggest fan. She was also a champion traditional dancer while she lived in Canada. After she was home from Chemawa, she started dating Clarence FastHorse Sr. They had five children to this union. She went firefighting in 1994, volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club, worked in the Poplar School’s kitchen, was a home health worker for a long time and also worked at Sidney Sugars. Her hobbies included playing bingo/keno, cruising, hanging out with her children and friends and loved playing with her grandchildren when she could. She is survived by her children, Clarence FastHorse Jr., Teaira FastHorse, Kaine and Kassius FastHorse, all of Poplar; sister, Johnelle Red Thunder; brother, Kevin Devereaux; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Mathias Fast-Horse; sisters, Grace and Colleen Devereaux; brothers, Thunder Red Thunder and Kenneth Devereaux; adopted mother, Merle Hapa. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Cremation followed. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.