James Allen “Jim” Nielsen, 76, of Plentywood died March 16, 2023, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 6, 1946, in Plentywood, the seventh of eight children born to N.P. and Vita Nielsen. He attended school in Westby through 9th grade, then the family moved to Plentywood, where he graduated from high school in 1964. He furthered his education at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., obtaining a bachelor of arts degree in December 1968 with a major in science and a minor in math. He enlisted in the Montana National Guard at the same time as he began his teaching career in Froid in 1969. While there, he taught math, science and coached girls’ basketball for nine years. He also served as acting principal for a short time. In 1978, he taught math and coached girls’ basketball in Outlook, then in 1979 started teaching math and computers and coached girls’ basketball at Plentywood High School. He retired from teaching in 1994. Jim worked part-time as an immigration inspector at the Raymond Port of Entry at the Montana/Canadian border for many years while teaching, then began working full-time at the border as a Customs and Border Protection examiner and later a supervisor, completing over 30 years by the time he retired in 2018. He married Charlotte Brekke of Antelope on Nov. 26, 1971. They have four children, Julie Kleinberg of Tolland, Conn., Greg Nielsen of New Orleans, La., Brenda Arnston of Maddock, N.D., and Jeffrey Nielsen of Sidney. He had numerous special interests that he pursued throughout his active life. He raised a large vegetable garden every summer at the family home in Plentywood. The produce raised was used to feed their family throughout the long winter and they generously donated to family and friends in the area. He also enjoyed keeping up the yard where he and Charlotte often entertained large groups of family and friends. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and was able to attend a couple games in Minneapolis, Minn. Among his earlier special interests were collecting baseball cards, collecting brochures on the latest large farm tractors and the late 1960s Chevy Chevelle muscle cars (of which he owned two). From a young age, he had a passion for broadcasting sports. When shooting hoops with family members, he liked to call the play-byplay and would even create make-believe games to announce. This set the foundation for his career in sports broadcasting. He became known as “the voice of sports announcing” for northeast Montana and brought enthusiasm and impartiality to every broadcast. In 2022, he celebrated 35 years as a sports broadcaster for KATQ. He instilled many values in his family living by example. Whatever he did was done to the best of his ability and hard work, honesty and integrity were virtues held throughout his entire life. But, most importantly, his solid Christian faith guided his life and sustained him as he bravely faced his recent illness and challenges. Singing hymns was also deeply rooted in his upbringing and family reunions often ended with a group sing-along. He loved singing bass in church choirs over the years and was actively involved in various church functions. He was faithful about reading devotions and The Bible. Preceding him in death were his brother, Howard Nielsen; and sisters, Gloria Kallevig and Jane Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; daughters, Julie and Brenda; sons, Greg and Jeffrey; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild who is due to arrive in May; brothers, Mark Nielsen of Lake Park, Minn., and Paul Nielsen of Rochester, N.Y.; sisters, Marie Ferkovich of Missoula and Karla West ofKalispell. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 21, at the Plentywood High School gymnasium with Pastor Tammy Craker officiating. Interment was at Plentywood Memorial Cemetery.

James David Boyd, 30, of Poplar died Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born Aug. 11, 1992, in Williston, N.D. He attended Poplar Elementary School until third grade then spent the remainder of his school years at Culbertson School, graduating in 2011. He tried wrestling and basketball, but found a love for dancing. He was a traditional dancer for many years, but his love was to dance hiphop. During his four years of high school, he was involved in choir, men’s ensemble, mixed ensemble and regular choir. For a number of years, he was an avid fisher, fishing at Flathead Lake, Fort Peck Lake and the Missouri River. Another love of his was Christian rap. He would share his love of Christian rap music on Wednesday nights performing at the Assembly of God youth services. He loved the Lord and felt his calling was working with the youth. He was also an avid sports fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, Seattle Seahawks, Oregon Beavers, TCU Horned Frogs, San Diego Padres and the Las Vegas Golden Knights. He loved to watch his younger brother, Canaan, play football and was his biggest fan. Due to recent health issues, he was unable to watch Canaan play college football, but he was at home cheering him on. Several highlights of his life were attending an NBA basketball game to see his favorite player, Kobe Bryant. He went to Minnesota to see the Los Angeles Lakers play the Minnesota Timberwolves. In 2021, his uncle Samson took him to see his favorite NFL team Seattle Seahawks play the Tennessee Titans. Last year, he took a trip to Las Vegas, Nev., with his aunt Waynette and brothers, Maschil and Jay. The highlight of the trip was to see the Jabba Wockeez dance group. He is survived by his parents, Debra Boyd and Faron Hapa of Poplar; brothers, Canaan and David Boyd of Poplar, Habakkuk Boyd of Albuquerque, N.M., Donald Weinberger IV of Sidney, Maschil Boyd, Chance Boyd, Joseph Boyd and Joey Boyd, all of Poplar; sisters, Audrea Scott, Hannah Boyd and Gabby Boyd, all of Poplar, Madison Kidman of Albuquerque, N.M., and McKynzii Boyd of Poplar; and grandparents, Lyda Bears Tail of Mandaree, N.D., Margaret Hapa, Sharon Red Thunder, Kate Youpee, Millie Runs Through of Poplar, Jamie Youpee of Brockton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 14, at the Assembly of God Church in Poplar. Interment was at Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel assisted with the arrangements.

Marlene Esther Pawlowski McClellan, 89, died March 9, 2023, at The Springs in Billings. Born April 7, 1933, to Henry and Esther (Schroeder) Pawlowski, she grew up on farm north of Circle with brothers, Marvin, Delbert and Delno and sisters, Margie Schriver, Lois Tew and Linda Palm. After graduating high school in Circle High School in 1951, she went to business school in Billings and worked for Deister Ward & Witcher before marrying Samuel Arthur McClellan on Oct. 8, 1954, and settling down on the farm east of Vida where they raised four children. She was an active member

Dakota Delaine Young “Sonny” (Omani Tanka), 28, died at his home in Las Vegas, Nev., on Feb. 13, 2023. He was born on Nov. 10, 1994, in Watertown, S.D., to Arlene White and William Young. He lived most of his life in Poplar with his aunt Lulu and grandma Naomi where he attended Poplar schools and graduated from Poplar High School in 2013. He went to Fort Peck Community College for a little bit and worked at McDonald’s and Sidney Sugars in Sidney. He later moved to Las Vegas, Nev., in 2016, where he resided until his death. He worked as an armed security officer at Grand Canal Shoppes and at Cardinal Paints and Powder while living in Las Vegas. He always had a smile on his face. He liked to laugh and tease around and made friends everywhere he went. He liked to listen to music and make his own beats and write his own music. He also like to learn and do new things. He was also very close with his sister, Kodi. He loved to be around family when he could. He is survived by his mother, Arlene White; four sisters, Lakota Young, Shiane Young, Shayla Argo and Skyy Renville; two brothers, Richard Young and Brett Argo; adopted brother, Nick Greybull; adopted sister, Alison Greybull; and grandmothers, Naomi Montclair and Juanita (Doug) Youngman. He was preceded in death by his father, William Young. Funeral services were held Monday, March 6, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment was at the Riverside Presbyterian Cemetery in Riverside. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel assisted with the arrangements.