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Bruce Bogar

Bruce Bogar


Bruce Melvin Bogar went to be with his heavenly Father and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at the age of 72. Bruce was born on July 19, 1949, in Wolf Point, Mont., to Melvin and Sue Zora Bogar. He was the fourth of five children. He met Melva Myhre during his high school years in Circle, Mont. Bruce graduated from Circle High in 1967. Bruce and Melva were married on Sept. 6, 1969, and

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Frank Whitmus Jr.

Frank Whitmus Jr.


Frank Allen Whitmus Jr., age 92, passed away Oct. 27, 2021, at his home in Sand Creek, west of Vida. Frank was the fourth born of 11 children to Frank Sr. and Marjorie Whitmus and was born on Jan. 15, 1929, in Wolf Point, Mont. He grew up on the Whitmus Homestead, established in 1913, and graduated from Wolf Point High School. Frank married the love of his life, Doris Kuehne, on Dec. 6, 1953, in the midst of being drafted into the U.S. Army. As newlyweds, they were stationed in Colorado and California prior to Frank being sent off to the Korean War with his Sentry Dog Unit. He was deployed for a year and a half, where he and his dog, Rick, patrolled and protected the post and ammunition. Upon returning from the service, they moved back to the farm, where they raised their two children, Steve and Dalinda. In 1966, Frank Jr. and Doris purchased the farm from his parents. He took great pride in his land, farming and raising cattle. Frank never met a stranger; he loved to visit and was always available to help a neighbor in need. He will be remembered by many for his quick wit and sense of humor. He loved spending time with family, reconnecting with his army buddies at reunions, playing in the weekly men’s golf league, traveling, watching sports, history, reading the newspaper and telling stories. For many years, he was the local Vigortone sales representative. Frank served on the Circle and Sand Creek School boards, McCone County ASCS board and 16 years on McCone County FSA board. He is survived by his devoted wife, Doris; children, Steve and Dalinda (Chuck) Randolph; grandchildren, Tim (Jodi) Boysun, Alisha Whitmus, Nicole and Danielle Randolph; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, William, Donald (AnnaMae), Dorothy and James (Pat); sister- in-law, Delores Whitmus; many dear nieces and nephews; and countless friends and neighbors. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Helen (Raymond Martin, Reuben) Berg, Connie (Peyton) Terry and Lloyd Whitmus; sister-in-law, Helen Whitmus; and brother-in-law, Jim Mill. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Funeral service will be held on Friday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point. A luncheon will take place after the service followed by the burial at the Vida Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. (Paid Obituary)

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Glen Larsen

Glen Larsen


Glen Louis Larsen, 97, of rural Culbertson died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at the Roosevelt Medical Center. He was born Oct. 27, 1924, to Willie and Isabella Elvina Fryhling Larsen on their farm in Dane Valley. He attended the Dane Valley country school and Culbertson High School, graduating in 1943. He was united in marriage to Eileen Virginia Nelsen on Oct. 9, 1949. They lived in Culbertson a short time before moving to the farm they purchased from Glen’s uncle, Emmanuel Larsen. He resided there until moving to the Roosevelt Medical Center in September 2018. He was an active member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church and also served on the church council. His passion was farming and ranching with his brother, Arlie. He enjoyed gardening, baking and cooking and his many pets over the years. He also enjoyed a good conversation about hunting or fishing. He made many trips to western Montana, Alaska and Canada hunting and fishing every year. He served many years on the Farmers Elevator board, Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed his years serving on the Roosevelt County Fair board. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen; brothers, Reuben, LeRoy, Eugene, Robert and Arlie; and sisters, Dorothy and Pearl. He is survived by a son, Keith of Billings; a daughter, Karen Synan of McCabe; and two sisters, Della Mae Wix of Culbertson and Gloria Jean Ralston of Brockton. His funeral service will be held Thursday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Dane Valley. Sheri Crain will officiate. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service time at the church. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Churchyard Cemetery in Dane Valley. The funeral service will be broadcast and can be viewed directly on his obituary page on Fulkerson’s website, www. fulkersons.com.