Janice Eileen Knudsen, 87, of Helena, formerly of Bainville, died Sept. 25, 2023, in Helena. She was born July 3, 1936, in Williston, N.D., to William and Gladys Harmon of Bainville, the seventh of 11 children. She graduated from Bainville School in 1954, marrying Wayne Knudsen of Mc-Cabe Sept. 22, 1954. In 1957, they moved just west of Bainville where they resided until his death. She was more than a stayat- home mom. Early in their marriage, Wayne asked if she wanted him to have a hired man or if she wanted the job. Remembering her parents’ hired men, she elected to become Wayne’s hired man — and took on all book-work involved in their farming and ranching business as well. When they moved to registered Angus, her friendliness and memory for names helped their success. Faith was first in her life, leading her to give to others and her community. She participated in Homemaker’s Club, Sweet Adelines, Bainville Community Club, led the local 4-H club, served on the Bainville School board, was elected Auxiliary president of the Montana Angus Association and was active in her church. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of McCabe, then the Big Sky Church of Froid and attended the Storehouse Ministry Center in Bainville. Family was her third love behind Jesus and her husband, Wayne. Her home became the center of family gatherings. After retirement, travel destinations included Alaska, a Caribbean cruise, camping in southwestern United States and trips to see far flung family members. After Wayne’s death, she moved to Clancy with daughter Renee. She never lost her love of travel and adventure, continuing to camp, travel and even ride motorcycle. She reunited with her sister Rita in western Montana, eventually moving with her into an assisted living apartment. Sh is survived by her children, Renee Rasmussen of Clancy, Miles Knudsen of Culbertson, Gwen Bolstad of Homestead and Neil Knudsen of Bainville; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rita Booth and Myrna Goodwin; and brother, David Harmon. She was also preceded in death by grandson, Jake Bolstad; and siblings, Edith Benson, Emma Jo Krause, Loren Harmon, Virda Klindworth, Agatha Rhode, Carter Harmon, Nolan Harmon. A memorial service was held Monday, Oct. 16, at the Storehouse Ministry Center. Burial followed at the Storehouse Ministry Center.

Marjorie Ann Haynie Massar Pawlowski, 87, died Oct. 9, 2023, in Circle. She was born to George and Lena Haynie in Dickinson, N.D., on Nov. 21, 1935, while they were en route to visit family in Iowa. After graduation from Circle High School, she married Harold Massar on June 30, 1954. She married Marvin Pawlowski May 25, 1974. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harold Massar and Marvin Pawlowski; and daughter, Cindy Schieffer. She is survived by her children, Vicky Jensen, Clay Massar, Wade Massar and Jeremy Pawlowski; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service was held on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Faith Assembly of God Church in Circle. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Circle.

Marvelle Jean Roks, 69, of Billings, passed away on Oct. 16, 2023, at TenderNest Memory Care. Marvelle was preceded in death by her parents, Aldon and Reta Lee; and her brother, Keith Lee. She is survived by her brothers, Ken Lee and Curtis (Stephanie) Lee of Billings; her dear friends, Jerilyn Grendahl and Barbara Bryan of Billings and Zarren Pasma of Perris, Calif.; as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Marvelle was born on Jan. 14, 1954, in Wolf Point, the first child and only daughter of Aldon and Reta Lee. Marvelle graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1972. She went on to study at Eastern Montana College, getting her degree in vocational rehab, and then attended nursing school at Northern Montana College. There, she earned her RN degree. After graduating in 1980, Marvelle worked for many years in the Intensive Care Unit at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Wash. She moved to Temecula, Calif., and worked at Palomar Health in Escondido as an ICU charge nurse until she retired in 2017. She will be remembered for her contagious laugh, generosity, big smile and heart. Marvelle returned to Montana the last four years of her life to be closer to family and friends. Marvelle was most content when surrounded by the people she loved. She was the best daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend anyone could ask for. She will be missed dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point, where she enjoyed Luther League and Young Persuaders. A private family service is anticipated at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. (Paid Obituary)

Pastor Daniel Charles Nefzger, age 72, passed peacefully away at the family farm near Vida, Mont., Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, and went immediately into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dan is safely home; his mansion in Heaven was ready. Dan is right now sitting at the feet of Jesus, having fellowship with his Lord that he loved so much. Dan was born June 20, 1951, the oldest child of Donald Deane and Anna (Schlenker) Nefzger. He was later joined by his sister, Deanna (Dea), and a younger brother, Darrell. He grew up on his family’s wheat farm near Vida, also raising cattle. Dan attended the local grade school at Vida for three years, completing his education through grade 12 in Circle. He excelled in science and math, and loved sports, playing baseball, football and basketball in school. In college, Dan loved to ski, living less than a mile from Bridger Bowl in Bozeman, going to classes in the morning and skiing in the afternoon. Such was the good life! He would later play men’s softball, basketball, bowling and golf in his early adult years. Dan graduated from Montana State University in 1974 with a degree in chemical engineering. He worked as a chemical engineer with Dow Chemical in Freeport (Lake Jackson), Texas, but the pull of the farm had its calling and he returned to farm with his dad, purchased some land of his own and retired from farming in 2016. Dan also spent a number of winters working for Western Geophysical as a surveyor, even working in the far reaches of Canada. His interest in spiritual things resulted in Dan accepting Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior in 1988. He became very active in his church, first working with the youth, then sharing God’s Word from the pulpit when and wherever he was asked. Dan had a spiritual gift of teaching which he used throughout churches in eastern, northern, southern and central Montana. Darrell remembers Dan telling him about 15 years ago that he had spoken in 52 different churches. He wasn’t finished yet and filled the pulpit for extended periods of time at the Richey Christian & Missionary Alliance, the Circle Baptist Church, four years as the pastor of the Fallon Evangelical Church and the last 11 months at Lustre’s Evangelical Mennonite Church. Dan had just had his farewell with them; visiting the Fallon Church on Oct. 1 and his last Sunday visiting at Lustre was Oct. 8, just two days before his homegoing. Dan knew many believers across the state and especially had a heart for the youth, that they would accept Jesus as Savior. He still kept in contact with many youth, still watching Terry, Lustre, Circle and the Bloomfield youth at Richey games on the internet. Every Sunday evening when Darrell arrived home, he would ask about the youth at Coalridge Mennonite Church. Dan graduated with a master’s degree in historical theology from Briercrest Biblical Seminary in Saskatchewan in 2007. Dan was very passionate about Biblical Creationism, believing God’s Word about our origins, a literal seven-day Creation week. He also believed God’s promises about the Rapture and seven years later the Second Coming of Jesus. Dan was an avid reader and enjoyed writing his weekly messages. He was still writing articles for the Terry Tribune, years after his ministry there and also wrote for the Circle Banner. Dan was also passionate about God’s Word reaching people every day; he spent 13 plus years on the board of directors with Friends of Christian Radio and their radio station KGLE; those years were a highlight of his life. Dan loved to visit with neighbors and friends who would check in on him: Coy and Mary, Kelly, Steve E., Dave and Jacob. Many hours were spent on the phone with Bruce, Faye and Julie. Dan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Henry (Dick) and Katie (Mc-Farlane) Nefzger; maternal grandparents, Dan and Mary (Neuhardt) Schlenker; his father, Deane; and his mother, Anna. Dan is survived by his sister, Dea and her husband Craig Hostetler of Glendive; and his brother, Darrell and his wife Patti of Bloomfield. As Dan was not especially fond of flowers, please make donations to Gideons International or Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, PO Box 908, Bellmawr, NJ 08099. It is hard to be sad that Dan is gone, because he is not. Dan’s soul is very much alive and living in the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ. He is safe in the arms of Jesus for all of eternity. 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, “Death is swallowed up in victory, O Death, where is your victory? O Death, where is your sting? … but thanks be to God, who gives us victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ.” A memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, 11 a.m. at the Circle Evangelical Church. (Paid Obituary)

Adam Owen Taylor, 21, of Wolf Point died Oct. 15, 2023. He was born on Jan. 18, 2002, in Wolf Point to Jessica Taylor and Johnny Ironcloud. He grew up in Wolf Point where he attended school. He later went to Montana Youth Challenge. He was in 2nd platoon class 39, where he graduated as a top-ranked senior cadet. He came back to Wolf Point to complete high school and graduated in 2021. During his time, he married Juanita Pipe Taylor in 2020. After graduating, he got his CDL and started working at J& M Distributing. He was always joking around, wanting to have fun. He enjoyed skateboarding and teaching children, even older ones. He would spend his time teaching and learning new tricks. He loved to be outside at the lake or shooting his gun. Singing and songwriting was another favorite hobby of his. He was always ready to help those in need. He enjoyed being around friends and family constantly and was always surrounded by them. He knew just what to say or what jokes to make whenever anyone’s feeling down. He enjoyed playing the pool tables or dart boards at the Elks or Dad’s Bar. He gave others hope when he felt hopeless. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; parents, Jessica Taylor and Johnnie Ironcloud; grandparents, Owen Taylor, Anna Bourcart, Norma Taylor and Theresa Iron-Cloud; and siblings, Ashley Taylor, Trey Taylor, Devon IronCloud, Kenji IronCloud, Luther IronCloud, Blessing IronCloud, Lokey IronCloud and Ivan IronCloud. His funeral service was held at the Wolf Point Community Hall on Monday, Oct. 23, with cremation to follow. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

Colleen Track, 72, of Wolf Point died Oct. 16, 2023. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the new Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment was at King Memorial Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the ar- rangements.

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-

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

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

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;