Jim W. Nyquist, 90, died July 9, 2022, at his West St. Paul, Minn., home. A native of the Froid community, he was born Dec. 3, 1931, to Algot and Lillian Nyquist and was married to Scobey native Rhea Sherburne for 66 years. He worked in the financial services industry, serving as broker, manager and regional manager of various firms in the Twin Cities, Minn., and in Chicago, Ill., but found his greatest satisfaction from teaching finance in the MBA program at the St. Thomas University on a part-time basis over 26 years. One of the joys of his life was recounting his years at Froid High School. He lettered in football and basketball and formed some of his life’s deepest friendships there. In his retirement, he selfpublished a memoir called Life in a Small Town which told many tales of life in northeast Montana. He also wrote two other books, one a memoir of his time in the service and one a novelette about the brokerage business. He and his family were frequent visitors to the area even after the deaths of their parents and loved the Fourth of July celebrations and reunions the community sponsored. He was preceded in death by a son, Eric Nyquist. He is survived by a brother, Carter Nyquist; wife, Rhea; daughters, Ramona and Heidi; and seven grandchildren. A Korean War veteran, he was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery on July 14 with full military honors. A celebration of life will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Mendota Hts, Minn., on Sept. 24 at 11 a.m.

Dewey Charles Forsness was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Grand Forks, N.D., to Cora Lillian Haugland Rusche Forsness and Arthur Dewey Forsness. Dewey joined older siblings June and Robert Rusche and was followed by two sisters, Arlene and Shirley. In 1933 the family moved from Grand Forks, N.D., to north of Wolf Point, Mont., to work the family homestead. Dewey attended schools in Wolf Point where he was active in band (drums), school plays and football. Dewey lost his father in a farming accident in 1945, a trauma that stayed with Dewey to the end. At the age of 15, he and his brother Bob became the men of the family, keeping the farm going. Dewey graduated in 1949 from Wolf Point High School and attended college in Havre, Mont., to learn farm tradesmanship. After college, Dewey returned to Wolf Point where he met the love of his life, JoAnn Lyons Russell, at a dance in Oswego, Mont., at George's place. Dewey fondly recalled dancing with JoAnn in his arms to Bonaparte's Retreat, a moment in time indelibly etched in his memory. After a whirlwind courtship, they married on Jan. 25, 1953, in Wolf Point. A month-long “honeymoon of a lifetime” ensued. To avoid the draft, Dewey enlisted in the Army and became part of the Signal Corps. While in the Army in Georgia, JoAnn became pregnant but it was not to be. She suffered a hydatidiform mole. Ignoring the recommendations of Army doctors to never become pregnant again, their first born Layne Arthur entered the world in 1955. After Dewey was discharged from the Army, the couple returned to Wolf Point and added a daughter, Penny Jo, to the family in 1956. A new home on family land soon followed as did another daughter, Cindy Sue, in 1958. Longing for a second son, Dewey convinced JoAnn to give birth yet again and picked out the name “Scott Dewey” for his second boy. Instead of a second boy, Kitty Aletha arrived in 1963. Dewey loved to farm and

Dewey Charles Forsness was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Grand Forks, N.D., to Cora Lillian Haugland Rusche Forsness and Arthur Dewey Forsness. Dewey joined older siblings June and Robert Rusche and was followed by two sisters, Arlene and Shirley. In 1933 the family moved from Grand Forks, N.D., to north of Wolf Point, Mont., to work the family homestead. Dewey attended schools in Wolf Point where he was active in band (drums), school plays and football. Dewey lost his father in a farming accident in 1945, a trauma that stayed with Dewey to the end. At the age of 15, he and his brother Bob became the men of the family, keeping the farm going. Dewey graduated in 1949 from Wolf Point High School and attended college in Havre, Mont., to learn farm tradesmanship. After college, Dewey returned to Wolf Point where he met the love of his life, JoAnn Lyons Russell, at a dance in Oswego, Mont., at George's place. Dewey fondly recalled dancing with JoAnn in his arms to Bonaparte's Retreat, a moment in time indelibly etched in his memory. After a whirlwind courtship, they married on Jan. 25, 1953, in Wolf Point. A month-long “honeymoon of a lifetime” ensued. To avoid the draft, Dewey enlisted in the Army and became part of the Signal Corps. While in the Army in Georgia, JoAnn became pregnant but it was not to be. She suffered a hydatidiform mole. Ignoring the recommendations of Army doctors to never become pregnant again, their first born Layne Arthur entered the world in 1955. After Dewey was discharged from the Army, the couple returned to Wolf Point and added a daughter, Penny Jo, to the family in 1956. A new home on family land soon followed as did another daughter, Cindy Sue, in 1958. Longing for a second son, Dewey convinced JoAnn to give birth yet again and picked out the name “Scott Dewey” for his second boy. Instead of a second boy, Kitty Aletha arrived in 1963. Dewey loved to farm and ranch and realizing that most of the work was on their place along the Missouri River, the couple began house hunting for a home they could move to the river bottom. They fell in love with the home James Larpenter Long (Author: Land of Nakoda) built in Oswego, Mont., and purchased it from the Rosenbaum’s. In short order, a new foundation was poured among the trees along the river and Slatts Lowe’s moving company sat the house down in its new location. Dewey and JoAnn enjoyed many years in the timber along the Missouri, watching the growth of their organic crops, livestock and family. Dewey's greatest loves in life were his wife, JoAnn, and her cooking; his cow dog, “Tippy;” his roan mare, “Strawberry;” trips on the river; hunting with family; winters in Arizona; and flying. Even after his plane was long gone, Dewey continued to reminisce about flying his airplane and he’d light up discussing the subject with anyone who was willing. Dewey was also fascinated by Native culture and fondly recounted stories told to him by friends Bernard Sr. and Jeannette Standing, regarding area history. Dewey left this earth on July 18, 2022. Dewey was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Lil Forsness; his brother, Bob Rusche; and sisters, June Mcintyre Thompson, Arlene Franklin and Shirley Johnson and their spouses. He is survived by a brother, Mike Mull of Central Point, Ore.; children, Layne Forsness of Dickinson, N.D., Penny Vossler of Boone, Iowa, Cindy Hanks and Kitty Kolden, both of Wolf Point, Mont., and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and, in accordance with Dewey, s wishes, no funeral services will be held. Memorials may be made to your charity of choice in Dewey’s honor. (Paid Obituary)

Arlene Jean Egosque, 91, formerly of Nashua, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at her home in Custer, S.D. She was born April 3, 1931, in Glasgow to Fred and Maggie (Schaffer) Stohl. She attended Nashua Schools, graduating in 1949. In 1950, she John Egosque. She worked for her brother at the Nashua grocery store and then worked for the U.S.P.S., where she retired in 1991. She was a lifelong member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nashua and the Glasgow Elks Club. After retirement, she and John traveled on numerous bus trips, visiting every state except Hawaii and Alaska. She and John spent 66 years together. In 2014 after losing her husband, John, she moved to Custer, S.D., part-time and then full-time in 2019 to be closer to her daughter, Pam, and family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She loved her flowers, playing cards, camping, campfires, hanging with her family, having girls’ night with Pam, jewelry, purses and shoes. She was one of the most organized people in this world. Her smile and quick wit will be missed tremendously. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; brothers, Clifford and Irven Stohl; and sisters, Loraine Stohl and Norma Holden. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Storm of Custer, S.D.; three grandchildren; and sister, Elaine Maas of Billings. Family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m., Thursday, July 21, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Her celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 22, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Nashua. Committal service will follow at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow.

Amanda Red Eagle Bull-Chief, 53, of Poplar died July 12, 2022, at Billings Clinic. She was born Oct. 23, 1968, in Poplar to Beverly “Baby Lou” Red Eagle. She grew up in Poplar and was raised by her mom and stepdad, Raymond “Bud” Good Bird. She met Marvin BullChief in 1997 and they married on Feb. 7, 1998. Together they raised their eight children, Miranda, Renae, Kyleen, Kyle, Darris, Jason, Brad and Quentin. On Aug. 20, 2002 she became a grandmother. Jacora Youngman was born and, together with Marvin, they raised her as their own, along with Daralyn and Jathan. Throughout the years, she held various jobs. Her favorite was being a homemaker and grandmother. She loved all her grandchildren very much, taking in nine more to raise. She was a very kind-hearted person who would help out in any way she could. Her hobbies included playing bingo, keno machines, listening to music and traveling to all local area powwows with Marvin and her family. She enjoyed visiting her family and friends, always making the time to sit and listen to any of her sisters when they needed her. She also enjoyed attending all of her grandchildren’s school functions, their sports activities and games, a concert or classroom projects. She was preceded in death by her brother, Raymond “Dean” Good Bird; daughter, Kyleen “Koosh” BullChief; son, Bradley BullChief; and husband, Marvin BullChief. Survivors include her children, Miranda, Kyle, Darris, Renae, Jason and Quentin; grandchildren whom she was raising, Jacora Youngman, Daralyn BullChief, Jathan Red Eagle, Jacoven Youngman, Jameryn Limberhand, Anissa, Ashlyn, Pearl, Jayden and Jocelyn BullChief, Raylando, DaShawn and Dreyton Red Eagle; numerous other grandchildren; sisters, Mary Plante, Carole, Kathy, DeeDee, Glenna and Leanne Red Eagle, Maureen Dionne, Mazie Ogle Youngbird and Susie Jones; brothers, Brian Jones, Gerred Red Eagle and Raymond “Abby” Ogle; and adopted daughter, Jenn Red Thunder. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 20, at 11 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment followed at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Frazer. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Richard Allen “Dickie” Larsen, 78, of Bermuda Dunes, Calif., died July 9, 2022, in Indio, Calif. He was born Oct. 30, 1943, in CutBank to Albert and Valborg Island. When born, He joined a sister, Darlene, and brothers, Ronnie and Orville. When he was an infant, his mother died and he was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Evald and Violet Larsen, gaining another brother, Vyrion. After living his early life in rural Montana and graduating from Plentywood High School in 1961, he moved to Tacoma, Wash., to join his brother Orville and brotherin- law Butch McLaughlin in the construction business, where he eventually became a licensed electrician. In 1968, he married Linda and adopted her two daughters, Denise and Shawna. Shortly after, the family moved to Crosby, N.D., and he began construction of the Golden Wheel Motel and Restaurant. It was truly a family-run business with everyone having a job, whether it was checking people in to the motel or doing cleaning and laundry. Although he and Linda later divorced, the girls would spend summers in Montana with their dad traveling to many places with family and friends. Some favorite places for them were Glacier Park, as they passed through when driving to Plentywood and Disneyland. In the ‘80s, he started his business, Larsen Vending, and continued working many long hours and days until his retirement. While visiting his brother, Orville in California, he met Karla and, on Nov. 11, 2021, they were married and he became step-father to her children, Brittnee, Kaelianna and Jonas. He loved to travel and was able to see almost the entire world, going to Australia, Vietnam and England. He loved to take the children, including nieces Jill and Jan and nephew Jay, to fairs and there isn’t a fair in Montana, North Dakota or Saskatchewan that they didn’t attend. Cruises, though, were his favorite way to travel and he saw most of the world this way. He loved the Fourth of July and lighting fireworks for all of the children, even letting them do the honors occasionally. He loved to golf and fish. Most of all, he loved spending time with family and friends, inviting everyone to come and stay with him for a visit in California. He gave generously to his community, helping many organizations over the years. He is survived by wife, Karla; daughters, Denise Halverson of Scobey and Shawna Casey of Albuquerque, N.M.; stepchildren, Brittnee Hickman, Kaelianna and Jonas Carrillo; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Vyrion Larsen of Plentywood; sister, Darlene McLaughlin of Tacoma, Wash; and brothers Al Island, Kalispell and Nick of West Point, Utah. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie and Orville Island. His funeral will be held Thursday, July 21, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Westby.

Gladys May Fast was born April 28, 1932, in Volt, Mont., to George and Lydia Schultes Funk. She passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on June 30, 2022, at the age of 90. Gladys grew up on the family’s farm during the depression years. She accepted the Lord at a young age during an evangelistic meeting. Gladys attended grades one through eight in the oneroom Volt School. Her love of fabrics and sewing blossomed while working in the fabric department in JCPenney in Wolf Point, after she graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1950. Harvey and Gladys met at a church event, and married Oct. 28, 1951. They lived on the family farm in the Lustre community until retiring and moving to Glasgow in 2009. They were blessed with 70 years of marriage, four children, 10 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Along with raising her family, her farm life included milking cows, tending chickens, sewing the family’s clothes, cooking for hired help and growing a large garden. Many of the community ladies can trace their raspberry bushes to Gladys’ patch. After her children left home, she was able to devote more time to her favorite hobbies of knitting, crocheting and, most of all, quilting. For their high school graduation, each grandchild received a beautiful hand-quilted quilt. She loved nothing more than teaching others to quilt. Her kind and generous spirit were evident in her love of entertaining, mentoring the younger women and teaching Sunday school. She lived her faith and shared her love of Jesus from the time she was a child, through her years in Prairie Ridge and Valley View Home. Gladys is reunited with her parents, George and Lydia Funk; infant sister, Freida Funk; brother, Larry Funk; son-in-law, Duane Nasner; great-grandson, Blake Reddig; and great-granddaughters, Magdalena, Delilah, Eden and Alice Unger. Those who will miss Gladys are her husband, Harvey; her children, Shirley Nasner of Wolf Point, Mont., Jean