Llewellyn James Eagle, 67, of Wolf Point died June 4, 2021, at the Billings Clinic. He was born in Poplar on June 24, 1953, to Geraldine Eagle, but was raised by his grandparents Frank and Mary Eagle. He attended school in Poplar and also had attended Job Corps until he moved to California. He spent his teen years living in Newark, Fresno and Hayward, Calif. While residing in California, he worked in Sacramento and the Bay area as a certified welder and also a mechanic. In 1985, he was involved in a motor vehicle accident and later returned to Montana to be near his family. Prior to moving to California, he met Evelyn Hernandez in 1974 and, from this union, his son Joel was born. After he returned to Montana, he met Shelly Porras in 1991 and, from this union, came Cassandra “Sandy” and Llewellyn Jr. He raised Lisa Marie on his own. In his younger years, he enjoyed giving mechanical advice and working on cars, digging turnips/roots, going fishing and cruising. He had the best cooking skills and was locally “famous” for his homemade salsa and chili. He had a crazy sense of humor and was always joking and laughing. Some of his favorite TV shows were Maury and Steve Wilkos. His favorite of all was watching Nascar races, football and basketball. Some of his favorite teams include the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders and, of course, the Philadelphia Eagles. He spent the last few years of his life sitting on the couch watching his pride and joy “Rosie” and his grandson LewAnthony playing outside. He is survived by his children, Joel C. Adams of Spokane, Wash., Cassandra “Sandy,” Llewellyn Jr. “BobaLew” and Lisa Marie Eagle of Wolf Point; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by siblings, Edna R. Eagle, Kathleen Eagle-Forrest and Raymond Messelt. His funeral was held Friday, June 11, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment was at the Riverside Catholic Cemetery, south of Brockton. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Laurelle Lyn Green, 34, of Fort Kipp died May 28, 2021, in Brockton. The daughter of Dani Green, she was born Sept. 8, 1986, at the Poplar Hospital. She was given the Indian name “Holy Breath Woman” which was passed down to her by her grandmother Rozelda (Blackdog) Loans Arrow. She grew up mostly with her cousins, Thena Epps, Reannon Black-DogBear, Roger Running Bear Jr. and Edith Youpee in the Fort Kipp and Culbertson area. She attended school and graduated from the Brockton High School in Brockton. She worked various jobs, which included working as a clerk in the prosecutor’s office and at Tribal Express for the Fort Peck Tribes. She worked at Walmart in Williston, N.D., and at Albertsons in Wolf Point. She also worked at the Poplar Hospital as a CNA and dietary aide in the kitchen. Her most favorite place of employment was Sidney Sugars where she also received her CDL license. She was a very fun and loving person who enjoyed spending time with her daughters, Devyn, Daija, DeMya, Rosslyn and Royal and her son, Roman. Some of her favorite things to do were cruising around and hanging out with her friends and family. She had a smile that would light up the room when she walked in with a bright, loving personality. She is survived by her mother, Dani Green of Fort Kipp; children, Devyn Lizotte, Daija Lizotte, DeMya Lizotte, Rosslyn Russell, Roman Russell and Royal Russell; brother, Landis Green, of Brockton; and grandmother, Loretta Bearcub of Fort Kipp. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Eric Red-Bull. Her funeral was held Tuesday, June 15, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Interment was at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Perry Hekkel, 73, lifetime resident of Culbertson, Mont., passed away peacefully at the Roosevelt Memorial Nursing Home in Culbertson, Mont., on Saturday morning, June 5, 2021. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston, N.D., is assisting the family. Friends may sign the on-line register and leave their condolences at www. fulkersons.com. His funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Culbertson, Mont. Pastor Gretchen Wagner officiated. A light lunch followed. Interment was at the Friedens Gemeinde Cemetery, northwest of Culbertson. Friends could call at the church one hour prior to services on Thursday. The funeral service was broadcast, you can view Perry’s service directly on his obituary page on Fulkerson’s website www.fulkersons. com. Due to COVID-19, we ask that everyone adheres to local and state requirements for social distancing. Perry Hekkel, 73, passed away at Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson on June 5, 2021. Perry LaVern Hekkel was born Jan. 7, 1948, in Williston, N.D., to John “Pete” and Lorena Hekkel. Perry was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Culbertson. Pete and Lorena raised Perry to first have faith in God, to be polite and respectful and to love everyone. Perry attended school in Culbertson. He was very proud of his job as a worker for S & S Sanitation, serving Culbertson, Bainville and Froid. He was off to work early mornings for six years, never missing a day of work. After that, he also worked for two additional garbage truck businesses. Perry’s sister, Marcia “Marcie,” was a constant and inseparable companion. Perry always looked out for and protected his little sister. On one occasion, Marcie and Perry walked to school and the weather turned chilly during the day. When they returned home that afternoon, Marcie had on Perry’s warm jacket and Perry was squeezed into Marcie’s tiny sweater because he didn’t want his sister to be cold. Marcie helped Perry with a special hooked rug craft that when finished was turned into a pillow. She patiently took each strand of wool and handed it to Perry so he could “hook” them into the pattern. Perry kept “Fox” beside him always, his treasure. Marcie’s favorite endearment was to call Perry “Harry Pickle.” Perry’s cousins meant the world to him. Whenever he saw one of them, his face would light up a room. With large families on both sides, there are countless memories of cousin fun. On the farm, building a clubhouse, playing outside and cousin birthday parties to name a few. As an adult, Perry loved being in on all birthday celebrations and family gatherings. He thoroughly enjoyed making trips to Williston to Walmart with cousin Sharon Salvevold, having a hamburger and Pepsi after shopping. Sharon gave him much time, attention and care over the years. Perry loved riding his bike. He enjoyed morning coffee hour at the Wild West Diner with his dad and cousin Larry Hekkel, drinking his favorite, a Pepsi. Every one of Perry's 40+ cousins loved him dearly and has precious memories to keep in their hearts forever. Perry loved animals. His favorite pet as a child was a white pig named The Judge. The Judge followed Perry everywhere on the farm. Often, he would comment, “Here comes The Judge!” In later years, his dog, Barfy, was dear to his heart. Perry was full of good humor and loved to laugh. He was pure love, kindness and a very joyful soul who knew and loved Jesus as his Savior. Gracious thanks to all who brightened Perry’s days in any way, especially all the staff at Roosevelt Medical Center who gave him excellent care and made him feel at home over the past eight years. Survivors include his loving mother, Lorena Hekkel; aunts, Adeline Rasmussen, Jeanie Hekkel, Christine Jensen, Ila Mae Mattingley and Mavis Schledewitz; cousins and cousins once- and twice-removed. Perry was preceded in death by his father, Pete; his sister, Marcia; his grandparents; and many aunts and uncles. To honor Perry’s love of children, memorials may be given to Ike’s Fishing Pond and Walking Trail. (Paid Obituary)

Vivian Mae Stephanie, 84, died on June 6, 2021, at Faith Home in Wolf Point. She was born Oct. 28, 1936, in Poplar to Oscar and Elizabeth (Habben) Dahlberg. She attended school at the Anderson School north of Brockton and, when the family moved into Poplar, she attended Poplar Public School through the eighth grade. She married Matt Stephanie on Dec. 10, 1953, in Havre at the First Lutheran Church. Through this union, they had four children, Marvin, Darrell, Bonnie and Gay. They also had two more children who they lost at birth, Thomas and Mary. They were married for 35 years before Matt’s death May 8, 1989. She was a very hard and trustworthy worker her whole life. She kept busy by cleaning houses and ironing clothes for many families in Poplar and surrounding areas and worked many years on the weekends at the American Legion Club. However, Vivian’s true calling was babysitting children for over 50 years in her tidy house that each child called their second home. She began her babysitting career in the late 1960s, starting with Fred and Violet Sayers’ two boys, Glenn “Pumpkin” and Baby Boo, and Ronnie and Gemma Smith’s three boys, Craig, Doug and Danny Smith. These five boys were the start of thousands of children passing through “Grandma Viv’s” loving door. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matt; son, Thomas; daughter, Mary; and sisters, Elsie Martin and Doris Bahner. She is survived by her sons, Marvin and Darrell, both of Poplar; daughters, Bonnie Paige, of Poway, Calif., and Gay Pennington, of Billings; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Don Dahlberg and Darrell Dahlberg, both north of Brockton. A funeral was held at Monday, June 14, at the First Presbyterian Church in Poplar. Interment was at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, north of Brockton. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.