Paul David Borge, 78, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. He is survived by his brother, Douglas. His parents Henry and Margaret Borge predeceased him. Upon discharge from the Army in 1971, he moved to Minneapolis, Minn. He spent his career in quality control at a metals plant in Minneapolis. He moved to Kansas City, Mo., in 2022 to be close to his brother, Doug. There will be a memorial service in the fall.

Jo Ann Russell, 72, of Poplar died Aug. 27, 2023, in Billings. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, at the LDS Church in Poplar. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, at the LDS Church in Poplar. Interment will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Ray Ackerman, 60, of Frazer died Aug. 29, 2023, in Frazer. A prayer service was held on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Patti Jo Kessler, 63, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Billings. She was born in Wolf Point on Sunday, May 29, 1960, to David and Norma “Gus” Matejovsky. She was the fourth of six children. Much of her childhood was spent in a small home on the farm, where all six children slept in the same room. She first laid eyes on her future husband, Chuck, when she was 11 years old. But it wasn’t until years later that their paths crossed once again. Even at 18, her faith was a central part of her life. She and Chuck “hit it off.” There were many talks: of faith and family, and life, and what was really important in the end. Chuck was to say that he was her first “convert.” Over time, they discovered that they had a common vision and, in October 1979, they were married and began their life together with few assets, but with lasting core values on which to build their family. The following year, their first son, Dustin, was born, followed with Trenton and Patrick. Throughout her illness, which she endured for 12 years, she drew strength not so much from others as in giving to them. She perfected the art of listening and, by listening to those around her, she would meet them where their need was. She was dedicated to her grandchildren and, even when sick, would find creative ways to do things together with them like crafts and baking Christmas bread. She is survived by her husband, Chuck; sons Dustin, Trenton and Patrick; two granddaughters; parents, David and Gus Matejovsky; sister, Debbie; and brothers Steve, David, Lyle and Michael. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Faith Evangelical Church in BIllings. Interment was at Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park in Billings.

Warren James War Club, 54, died in Deer Lodge on Aug. 20, 2023. A prayer service was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at Chelsea Cemetery.

David Allen St. Germaine, 59, of Wolf Point died Aug. 19, 2023, in Billings. A rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wolf Point. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point.

Barbara Hentges, 89, died July 28, 2023, in Frazer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 1 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point.

Joann Russell, 72, of Poplar died Aug. 27, 2023, in Billings. Services are pending under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel.

Vernon Russell Baldry was born on Nov. 18, 1939, and joined Winnie and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Aug. 6, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving children in prayer at the time of his death. Vern married Winnie on Sept. 3, 1960, in Peerless, Mont. They have three children, Terry (Theresa), Todd (Evelynn) and Theresa (Jeff). Vern has 12 grandchildren, Shawn (Lizzie), Nathan (Shonna), Craig (Kamri), Isaac, Erika, Garrett, Sydney (Brian), Jordan (Jeremy), Stephanie, Skylar (Reed), Tyler (Emily), Trent; and 13 great-grandchildren, Kellen, Elliot, Max, Kurdt, Aidan, Abbey, Kaison, Karsyn, Everlee, Emmett, Eloise, Lucca and Hudson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Lillian; and siblings, Arlie, Rodney, Helen, Alvin (Buck), Chester (Chetty) and Betty (Tootsie). His surviving siblings are Doreen (Maggie), Joanne, Shirley, Geri, Orville (Ike) and Gordon (Brother Bede). Vern worked at various farms and ranches in Peerless and Richland in his teens. He worked at the Ford garage in Wolf Point, City of Wolf Point and the McCone County Road Department. He then worked for and retired from the Department of Transportation for the State of Montana. He was a volunteer firefighter until retirement and was always there to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. He enjoyed driving around Wolf Point and talking to anyone who would listen. He enjoyed his kids and grandkids sporting events and making fudge from his mom’s recipe. When his father was still alive, he looked forward to helping him at harvest time. After retirement, Vern became a go-getter. He would take Winnie to work and then go get her. He claimed that during his retirement he was on “sick time and vacation time.” He enjoyed shuttling cars for the Ford garage with Winnie. Everyone knew Vern by his signature striped bib overalls and his shiny, white Ford pickups (he bought a new one every couple of years) — a look he never steered from. There should be a book of “Vernisms” because he always had the wit and humor to make you laugh and smile. He enjoyed the time with all his family but he had a very special bond with Isaac and looked forward to his Facetime calls. Vern continued to pray the Rosary daily for his family after Winnie’s passing. Dad, grandpa, brother and friend: thank you so much for being the best. We cherish many great memories of you and they will live in our hearts forever — a legend to never be forgotten. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point, Mont. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. There will be a meal to follow at the church. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. at the Scobey Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements. (Paid Obituary)

Sheila (Noreen) Greybull, 56, died Aug. 6, 2023, in Poplar. She was born Dec. 27, 1967, at the Poplar Hospital in Poplar to Melvin Shaw Greybull and Diane Longee. Sheila was the third-born of her nine siblings, including Everett Browning Jr., Anthony Browning, Kimberly Greybull, Johna Greybull and Brian Greybull Monica Greybull Lindsey Greybull and Melvin Greybull Jr. As the firstborn daughter in the family, she was a natural leader and caretaker. Growing up on the east end of town, she took an interest in sports and learned the game of basketball by playing it with the boys in her neighborhood. Because of these early experiences, she quickly became an adept ball player and, in 1985, was named among the top five players in the state of Montana for Class B. She also was a cheerleader and enjoyed singing, her rich alto voice earning her various solos throughout her school years. She also performed in vocal ensemble groups. She also loved listening to music, dancing and rooting the Denver Broncos. Her firstborn son, Derrick Lee Greybull, introduced her to motherhood, followed by Marissa Buckles, Ryan Buckles, Mandee Buckles, Mallory Greybull, Raina Cooeyate and Cecelia Cooeyate, whom she adopted. Her work career spanned everything from bartending and teaching children as an aide and instructor of the Dakota Language and home/ school coordinator for Native children, to serving ailing patients as a certified nursing assistant in Great Falls, where she moved to with her family in 1998. Eventually, she would require the same care she gave others. Always the giver, she donated a kidney to her father in 1992 when his kidney function slowed. In time, her remaining kidney began to suffer and she entered into a long journey of kidney dialysis. Wherever she went — whether into schools to teach and mentor children or at her medical appointments — she was a magnet to people. Her fierce love for life was severely challenged in 2010 with the tragic death of her son Ryan and a leg injury, resulting in infection and the amputation of her left leg. The heartbreak of losing her son, along with her ease of mobility, was almost enough to break her spirit. In time, she realized that unforgiveness would destroy her and that God had given her a higher purpose. At this point, she clung to the Jesus she’d been introduced to in childhood and became determined to begin fully living again. She was preceded in death by her son, Ryan Buckles; grandson, Kanyen Lee Greybull; sisters, Kim Greybull and Monica Greybull. She is survived by her children and numerous grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment was at Chelsea Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.