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

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)

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.

Douglas “Doug” Bivens, 70, of Poplar died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney. He was born on March 10, 1951, in Sidney, the son of William “Harold” and Lois (Hershman) Bivens. He grew up on the family ranch in Poplar and attended Richey Schools. He graduated from the Winamac High School, Winamac, Ind. After graduation, he returned to the Bivens family farm and ranch. He bought the family farm and ranch from his parents in the late ‘70s or early ‘80s. He met Tess Moran and they were together for 25 years. He sold the farm and ranch in 2016 to two of his nephews and he retired, but continued to live there. He enjoyed working on his cars, collecting guns, doing crossword, hunting and fishing. Surviving him are two brothers, Devon Bivens of Worland, Wyo., and Lee Bivens of Ellensburg, Wash. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Cheryl Ann Bivens; and his special friend, Tess Moran. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 2, at the Grandview Cemetery, rural Richland County.

Carl “Dusty” Black was called to his happy hunting grounds on Oct. 25, 2021, at the Musselshell Mountains. Dusty was born to Elva Peaslee and Bernard “Big Ben the Bear Hunter” on a Friday the 13th in January, 1956. He grew up on their family farm where they primarily took care of dairy cows; in fact some of his earliest memories included waking up early to make sure they were milked before the day could start. It was the formative years on the farm where he learned how to be a hard worker that was taught and modeled to him by his father. Life on the farm not only was about hard work but it is also where Dusty learned his crazy, mischievous ways with his big brother, Bronco. Dusty fondly recalled their blackberry picking adventures when they were supposed to gather for their mom to make pie but instead found themselves eating blackberries off the bush and subsequently running in to a black bear and losing the rest of their blackberries on the run home. Following Bronco and Dusty were his two sisters Lisa and Lori and later his youngest brother, Joe. Dusty loved being their big brother and, of course, would be annoyed only as big brothers can be. His love of hunting started at a young age, he shot his first deer at the age of 12 and was very proud of his doe. He ran back to get help and his Uncle Lloyd was able to help him. Dusty being Dusty decided to trick his dad into believing that he shot a big buck. Uncle Lloyd and Dusty nailed horns to the deer's head, and it almost worked but Bernie was quick to catch on. He loved to dance with his ma in their small cabin to old country music and play drums for a polka band at the bar at a young age. He was proud to be Bloomer Blackhawk c/o ’74, so much so that he would boom in a radio announcer’s voice “Caaarl BLACK number 69 for the Blackhawks!!!!”. It was during his tenure as a football player that he earned his Wisconsin nickname of 'Cubby' because he growled when he was on the line. After losing his Dad Dusty opened his first bar, Salisbury Bar located right on Salisbury Lake and enjoyed a fun few years in Wisconsin serving chilled mugs, playing spoons to the tune of “Hamburger” by Led Zeppelin, and creating memories and unforgettable stories with Pat Klatt and Duke Pederson. After his venture in Wisconsin, he followed the trail to Montana and stopped in Wolf Point for a temporary job and stayed for the next 40 years. He was a man of many talents with some of his notable jobs including working for Marvin Brookman/ Brookman Rodeo and being a part of the 1987 Las Vegas NFR Crew. In addition to his roughstock cowboy ways Dusty continued his craft of bartending for Flynn's Bar, Harry’s Night Club and Cattleman’s until he opened his own bar, Dad's Bar, alongside his wife, Patti Jo, in 2008. During his time at Wolf Point, he created lifelong friendships and made family with many of the people he worked with and served. It was in Wolf Point as well where he became the father to his beloved son, Tanner, in 1986. He loved the 19 years he had with Tanner but missed him immensely after his passing in 2005. In 2006, Dusty met the love of his life, Patti Jo O’Brien, and they married in Vegas in 2007. Together, they built their life on their homestead north of Wolf Point, managing their business and centering their life around hunting season in the fall and pontoon/camping season in the summer. He loved his “Fluff” and showed his love by making sure she was well taken care of. He loved cooking for her, camping with her and going on little adventures. Even more so, he loved how she took care of him and made his little bachelor pad into a true home. Along with Patti Jo, Dusty inherited her two daughters as stepdaughters, however he enjoyed the responsibility and opportunity to raise the youngest Kaileen as his own. Over the last 15 years of his life with Patti Jo, Dusty also inherited the title of papa to five grandsons and one granddaughter who he said inherited his blue eyes. Dusty understood the preciousness and fleetingness of life. This understanding allowed him to follow and do what he was passionate about which included hunting, fishing, camping, trapshooting, poker and visiting his beloved friends. He was always up for adventure or a good time as long as it was only a drive away. He looked forward to his yearly elk hunting trip and helping guide Wisconsin family and friends with their hunt locally during November. Also enjoyed his many hunts and fishing trips with his friends and family locally and especially enjoyed helping his daughter Kaileen and son-inlaw James with their first kills. Dusty is survived by his beloved wife, Patti Jo; daughter, Kaileen (James) Stovern; stepdaughter, Adriann (Griffin) Ricker; sisters, Lisa (Roy) Baldry and Lori Pickthorn; brother, Joe Black; grandchildren, Kaniel, Grady, Emma, John, Zael and Jameson; numerous nieces, nephews, close friends who he considered family and who he held closely in his heart; his daughter, Tia, and her two children and his grandson from his son, Tanner. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bronco; son, Tanner; brother-inlaw, Lane Pickthorn; and niece, Brittany. Dusty’s lesson to us all is to do what you love, take care of what you love and always be open for a good time. He will be missed by so many he called friends and family and most importantly by his wife and love of his life Patti Jo. “I ain’t here for a long time, I’m here for a good time” travel well Dusty Roads. A viewing was held on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Dusty & Patti Jo’s Homestead in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. (Paid Obituary)

Dylan Michael Cromwell, 23, of Galena, Ohio, and formerly of Scobey, died from injuries sustained in traffic accident on Interstate 70 near Danville, Ind. Funeral services will be Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Scobey High School gymnasium. A full obituary will be released when completed by the family. Cremation will take place under the direction of Waller Funeral Home.