Bernadine Bear-Shields Bernadine J. Bear-Shields, 65, died Aug. 11, 2023, in Billings. She was born to Leonard Bear Sr. and Bertha Bluestone Bear on Jan. 26, 1958, in North Hollywood, Calif. She married Arlin F. Shields for 37 until his death Aug. 12, 2020. She attended school at Bell Gardens in California, Poplar High School and Fort Peck Community College. She loved creative writing. She was a Sunday school teacher at the Pentecostal church for the preschool for a few years. She had many jobs throughout the years. She worked at Prime Time Video, Tribal Express, Cherry Tree Inn and the Riversage Hilltop Inn in Billings. She enjoyed spending time with her youngest grandbaby, David Hapa; doing scratch cards, singing, dancing and spending time with her son Hunter Shields and her many friends. She raised Haston since he was a baby and loved raising him as their own son, Baby Bob. She spent the last nine years of her life in Billings with her family. She had a lot of faith in the Lord and taught her children to pray and to say that we love each other. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Hapa, Antoinette Shields Johnson, Jennifer Montclair and Cinthia Haugen; sons, Karl D. Haugen, Hunter Shields and Ashlei Glesick; sisters, Tanya Bear, Debra Bear, Leslie Ricker, Brenda Baldry, Dela Brown, Paulette Pipe and Connie Price; and numerous grandchildren. A memorial service was held Monday, Aug. 21, at the Pentecostal Church in Poplar. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Glen A. Petersen, 92, of Glendive died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at the Glendive Medical Center. He was born on July 3, 1931, in Bozeman to Victor and Lillian (Reek) Petersen. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He had over 30 years of service to the telephone company. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Petersen. He is survived by his wife, Louise Petersen; three daughters, Janet Nix, Joan Petersen and Jean Williams; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Kenneth Petersen. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held as his request.

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 (Kamrie), Isacc, Erika, Garrett, Sydney (Brian), Jordan (Jeremy), Stephanie, Skylar (Reed), Tyler (Emily) and 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 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, then McCone County Road Department and retired from the Department of Transportation for the State of Montana. After retirement, Vern became a go-getter. He would take Winnie to work and then go get her. He would use all his sick time and vacation time all year. He shuttled cars for the Ford garage with Winnie. Everyone knew Vern by his signature striped bib overalls and his shiny white beautiful Ford pickups. There should be a book of “Vernisms” because he always had the wit and humor

Elaine Chabot, 79, died Aug. 7, 2023, at home. She was born to Theodor and Evelyn (Clark) Lee in Williston, N.D. They moved to Wolf Point when she was 6 years old, and that is where she spent the rest of her childhood. Her bubbly personality launched her into the class of 1962 Homecoming queen and head cheerleader. It was also in high school, she caught the eye of Dale Chabot. They married when she was 18. Their marriage moved them to Scobey where she was quickly faced with the duties of being a “farm wife.” As a young bride, her tenacity and servanthood shined while she learned new skills, like how to cook for many hearty appetites and to drive grain trucks. She loved beautiful things and no detail ever escaped her. Her penmanship was impeccable, as were her flower gardens. At 19, she had her daughter, Stacey; and, three years later, her son, Troy, was born. In her free time, she loved to volunteer and serve others in the community. She had the heart of a servant and always put the needs of others before her own. She loved doing ceramics, crafts with friends, shopping, golfing, baking her famous caramel rolls and spending time with those she loved. She went on several girls trips with her closest friends and those were some of her most precious memories.

Diana Darlene Fryhling, 74, died Aug. 12, 2023, in Helena. She was born to Fred and Lilly Fryhling on April 8, 1949, in Williston, N.D. She graduated from Culbertson High School in 1968. Diana was raised on the family farm in Culbertson and spent some time in Minnesota and Florida before returning to Montana to live in Helena. She was an avid horse lover, who enjoyed fishing, hunting and telling stories of her past. Her favorite pastime was training and raising quarter horses. One fond memory she loved to share involved bringing the team horses and wagons to town parades growing up with her

Sheila Greybull, 55, died Aug. 6, 2023, in Poplar. A wake was held Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at Chelsea Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

Mary Rose Kollman, 85, of Williston, N.D., died Aug. 5, 2023, in Williston. Mary Rose Longee was born on Dec. 21, 1937, in Poplar to William and Elsie Longee. She attended school in Poplar. She was united in marriage to Domingo Juarez Sr. in 1960. Together, they had five children. The marriage later ended in divorce. She later met Dave Kollman. On July 17, 1998, they married. She worked as a housekeeper and then at Bethal Homes until she retired. As a keeper with Bethal Home, she spent her spare time attending gatherings with

Bernadine Bear Shields, 65, died Aug. 11, 2023, in Billings. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, at the Pentecostal Church in Poplar. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Jim S. Bryan, 82, of Circle died Aug. 10, 2023, in Glendive. Funeral services are pending at this time. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

David Hawk, 63, died July 30, 2023, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif., to Frances “Toni” AllRunner Hawk and John Henry Hawk Sr. His siblings were John Henry Hawk Jr., Antoinette Lorraine Hawk and Amos Roy Hawk. He started working when he was 15 doing odd jobs. He worked at a foundry with his brother Hank and for NASA for three months. He also worked for a Boys and Girls Club as a counselor. He liked to do whatever popped into his head. He would hitchhike looking for work wherever he was. He loved to travel, especially being the driver for his mom and grandma. He was very helpful to those who needed help. He became involved with AIM and also took part in Leaders of America. He played fast-pitch softball as a catcher for 19 years and loved going to powwows. He loved the 49’ers and loved to play tackle football in the street. He was an athlete and excelled in every sport that he tried. His firstborn was a son he never got to know. Next was a daughter, Cheyenne Autumn Hawk, whom he met once or twice while she was young. Daughter Mewissa Rivas Beale was born to Susie Rivas Beale. His third daughter, Davetta Jo Hawk, came after he married Linda Walker, He and Linda later divorced. He then met Debra Gilmore and they had a daughter together: Deann Jeanette Hawk. Later, their relationship ended. David Joe Hawk Jr. was born to him and wife Sonia Martell- Hawk. John Henry Hawk and Leslie Martin Hawk also joined the family. He got his GED and then his high school diploma. He started attending Fort Peck Community College in the fall of 1991. In 1993, he graduated with an associate of applied science in building trades. On one of his trips down South, he got into a motorcycle accident and lost his eyesight in his left eye. In 1994, an incident caused him to lose his ability to speak. It took over a year to regain his speech. He was a carpenter, knew construction, cement, ironwork, roofing, siding, electrical and plumbing. He was certified in lead abatement, asbestos removal and hazardous material. He worked for Fort Peck Housing and also for Fort Peck Community College. He was a bouncer for the VFW and a bingo caller and security guard at the Silver Wolf Casino. He worked at Sidney Sugar and at Alco. He liked to wake up early, drink his coffee, go outside and watch the sunrise, do crossword puzzles and listen to the radio. He loved to sew, play cards and dice and listen to oldies and country. He liked to watch old movies, play pool, throw darts and throw horseshoes. He liked to workout so he wouldn’t get hurt on the job. He was preceded in death by sisters, Antoinette Hawk, Kelly Azure and Donna Martell; and brothers, John Henry Hawk and Emerson Melbourne. He is survived by his wife, Sonia Martell-Hawk; sons, David Joe Hawk Jr., John Henry Hawk, Leslie Hawk and his firstborn son; daughters, Cheyenne Autumn Hawk, Mewissa Rivas Beale, Davetta Hawk Crittenden and Deann Jeanette Hawk; and brother, Amos Hawk. A wake will be held on Thursday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. at the New Wolf Point Community Hall. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m. at the New Wolf Point Community Hall. Interment will be at King Memorial Cemetery.