Robert Ellsworth Shumway, 75, of Wolf Point died Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. He was born in Wolf Point on Oct. 6, 1946, to parents George and Pearl Shumway. He attended Wolf Point High school and then joined the workforce immediately after. He spent the majority of his adult life working with the Wolf Point School System as a janitor where he was able to keep an eye on his children and their many activities. He came from a large family and was happy to start his own. From a previous marriage came his first born, a son, Justin Shumway. Late, he met Linda Lien and they married June 28, 1980. Soon after, they started their family. They had four children together: Sheridan, Christina, Angela and Samuel. He loved his children and worked hard to provide for them, but he lived for his grandchildren. He was the best grandpa anyone could have and made sure to spoil them especially with treats, always saying, “These kids need their ice cream.” He also taught them important life lessons, like counting, by playing blackjack and poker with them. He was known as “grandpa with the trains” by some of his grandchildren

Theresa Marie Anderson, 75, of Boise, Idaho, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at her home. She was born on Aug. 1, 1946, in Wolf Point. She was one of six sisters and one brother of the local Eggebrecht clan. She attended Catholic school through the eighth grade then attended Wolf Point High to complete her high school degree. Following high school, she attended Billings Business School in Billings. After completing her course work studies in Billings, she returned to Wolf Point and was employed within the business office of the local Wolf Point hospital. She met her husband-to-be, John Anderson, in Wolf Point during one of his visits to the area. At the time, he was enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and stationed in Glasgow. Following completion of his obligation to the Air Force, they were married on Jan. 9, 1969, in Glendive. In September 1969, they, along with their newborn son, Robert, moved from Wolf Point to Moscow, Idaho, where John continued and completed his education at the University of Idaho. While living in Moscow, their second son, Darren, was born.

Cordelia Ackerman, 67, died Feb. 11, 2022. She was born in Poplar on Feb. 6, 1955, to Wilbert T. and Isabelle (Runs Through) Ackerman. She lived in Frazer all her life. She had two sons, Aaron Ackerman and Kevin Ackerman. She enjoyed listening to her music, traveling, shopping, playing games on her phone, visiting her sister Wanda, watching television and watching her granddaughters play and sing. She loved when her friends would call her and talk for hours. Her favorite football team was the Raiders. She is survived by her children, Aaron Ackerman and Kevin Ackerman; a daughter she took as her own, Marquita Big Leggins; four grandchildren; and siblings, Floyd

Trudy Elaine Menz, 42, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Fort Kipp, died Feb. 8, 2022, in Salt Lake City. She was born Aug. 13, 1979, in Poplar to Gale Myron Menz and Bonnie Mae Russell-Menz. She was the middle child of nine brothers and sisters. She grew up on the farm in Fort Kipp and attended school in Culbertson where she participated in track and basketball. She was a baptized/member at Red Eagle Memorial Church where she attended Bible school and assisted with all church events. She was raised by her grandparents, Lida and Gale Menz, and she enjoyed being in the kitchen. Lida was her biggest supporter and they would cruise all over together. She had the biggest heart and an infectious smile and laugh. She was always joking, teasing her friends, co-workers and family. She was always there to lend a hand or help someone in need, often helping babysit many children. She had two children, Emerlee Lynn Menz and Jason Lee Trinder. She kept all their paperwork from grade school and was proud of their accomplishments. One of her highlights in life was the birth of her grandbaby. A second