Blossom Star Follet, 40, of Wolf Point died June 24, 2023. She was born May 7, 1983, to Harry “Digger” Follet and Dorothy BegsHisOwn. She went to school in numerous places, including Wolf Point, Malta and Frazer, where she graduated. While in school, she became a volleyball player and then became pregnant with her eldest, Avah, with Alvah Talks Different. She enjoyed listening to music, laughing with friends and family, visiting family and cruising around. She later had Jon Follet (Strongbear) and a year later, she met Tex Eagleman and with him they had four children, Edward, Rose, Allsyn and Hayden Eagleman. She was a stay-at-home mom who loved taking the children on walks, either down the road or up the hill behind their home in Rockyboy. After over 10 years together, she moved back home to Wolf Point, where she met Chad N. She was working with her brother, Luke, at Trinity Hospital. She met many friends and relatives along her adventures from Rockyboy all the way to back home. She always enjoyed a good laugh with everyone she met along the way. Her favorite artist was Bone Thugs N Harmony, she walked out on her graduation to the song Home by them. She is survived by Avah Talks Different, Jon Strongbear, Edward Eagleman, Rose Eagleman, Allsyn Eagleman, Hayden Eagleman; and siblings, Harriet Follet, Kirby Follet and Orlando Follet. She was preceded in death by siblings, Valarie, Luke Sr., Cynthia and Patrick Follet. Funeral services were held Friday, June 30, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment was at the Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery.

Amanda Nelson, 50, died at her home in Milwaukie (Portland), Ore., June 3, 2023. She was born in Wolf Point on Nov. 3, 1972, to Gene and Penny Ogle Nelson. She spent her elementary years in Wolf Point and moved with her mother and brothers to Fromberg, where she attended her eighth through senior years. She excelled in sports, primarily basketball, in high school where her athletic ability earned her honors and a full scholarship to Gonzaga University. After graduation from Gonzaga, she explored several occupational opportunities before settling into working as an electrical BIM designer for a large engineering firm in Portland. Her passion for travel took her to many countries, including Europe with her brother Trevor and his wife, Esther and later Ireland and Australia with friends. Later, she and her family spent many summer vacations near Glacier Park at the Nelson family reunions. Mandy and her family spent many weekends staying at places on the Oregon coast she loved as it was always her place of serenity and rejuvenation. She was a superb cook, often preparing unique and delicious meals for family and friends. Her family was her greatest joy. She loved decorating her home with pictures created by her family. Her 17-year-old daughter, Sydnee, was such a source of pride for her. She became a “Soccer Mom,” never missing a match. She regarded Sydnee as her “greatest achievement.” The house was often filled with young people having fun. She is survived by her husband, John Stupak; daughter, Sydnee Stupak; mother, Penny Ogle, and stepfather, Daryl Bertelsen; and brothers, Trevor Eugene Nelson and Bridger David Nelson.

Phyllis Marie Dahl of Glasgow died June 19, 2023. She was born on Aug. 10, 1953, in Wolf Point, the second of four children born to Burton and Bendinie Curtiss Lingle. She grew up on the family farm south of the Fort Peck Spillway in McCone County. She attended the Illmont School until the eighth grade. After the death of her father, the family moved to Circle and she graduated from Circle High School in 1972. While there, she learned how to do upholstery, which became her lifelong side hustle. She moved to Glasgow with her daughter Leta and continued to do upholstery at Earl’s Body Shop for many years. This is where she met her future husband, Keith Dahl. They were married on Sept. 14, 1974, and later divorced. To this union, their son Jason was born in 1977. She worked from home for a few years, then went to work for Gordon’s/Reynolds and, after nearly 20 years, she decided to make a change. She then went to work at the Francis Mahon Deaconess Hospital in the housekeeping department. Until her retirement in 2018, she was privileged to work with her sister, Berta, and make lifelong friends with many other employees at the hospital. The simplest pleasures in life brought her great joy. She loved the peacefulness of the farm and enjoyed roaming the badlands with her family. She never shied away from a challenging crossword puzzle and, if you ever stopped by for a visit, you were sure to catch an episode of The Price is Right, one of her favorite crime shows or golf. She was preceded in deaht by her son, Jason. She is survived by her daughter, Leta Godwin of Glasgow; three grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; sisters, Rosalie Bryan of Circle and Berta Gorder of Nashua; and a brother, Jay Curtiss of Frenchtown. Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Burial will take place at a later date at the family farm.

Inez Kegel, 80, of Glasgow died at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow on June 27, 2023. She was born Aug. 7, 1942, in Scobey to Herb and Luella (Belsvig) Brandt. She received her early education at Prairie Dell School and graduated from Peerless High School. She married George Kegel on Sept. 25, 1966, in Wolf Point and the couple made their home in Peerless. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Peerless. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and helping George on the farm. After her children were grown, she worked in Wolf Point. She is survived by her husband, George Kegel of Glasgow; sons, Monte Kegel of Livingston and Will “Duke” Kegel of Glasgow; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Floyd Brandt of Oilmont and Walt Brandt of Peerless; and sisters, Alice Drury of Scobey and Ardith Kegel of Great Falls. Preceding her in death are her sisters, Bernice Meldrum, Verna Brandt and Myrtle Nygaard; and brother, Ray Brandt. There are no services planned at this time.

Justin Girard Nehring, 44, of Williston, N.D., died Saturday, June 16, 2023, at CHI St. Alexius Health Williston in Williston. He was born Oct. 14, 1978, in Watford City, N.D., the son of Rebecca Holm and Charles Girard Nehring. He attended grade school at Round Prairie School and graduated from Bainville High School. He joined the Army National Guard in May 1999 and retired in May 2021. He proudly served a year overseas in Iraq during his service. He married Leslie (Steen) Nehring in August 2008 and they have two girls, Whitney D. and Rylie K. He enjoyed tinkering on projects and working with his cattle on the farm. He loved off-roading with his Bronco and teaching his girls that skill and too many others to mention. He loved helping his girls with their animals and projects for 4H. He was employed by Northwest Rural Water at the