Danielle Lauren Casterline, 33, died Jan. 15, 2026, in Wolf Point. She was born Dec. 16, 1992, to Althea Redstone and Daniel Whitehawk. She was the oldest of six children. In April 2002, she was adopted by Clint and Gaylene Casterline, expanding her family to include three additional older siblings. She grew up on the family farm alongside two of her younger sisters, where laughter and shared responsibility shaped a bond that would last a lifetime. Being raised together in that setting taught her the value of hard work, loyalty and caring for one another, and her close relationship with her sisters remained an important part of her life. She discovered her love for basketball in the fourth grade and went on to excel as an athlete throughout her school years. She played basketball through high school and had opportunities to travel and compete in numerous tournaments, something she greatly enjoyed and took pride in. A true “daddy’s girl,” she spent countless hours alongside her dad, Clint, attending horse and cattle sales and working with him to halter break colts. She also shared a close and loving bond with her mom, Gaylene. Throughout her childhood and teenage years, she helped with baking and cared for her younger sisters, demonstrating her nurturing nature from a young age. Throughout her life, she held various jobs, but she was best known for her time working in the Albertsons’ bakery, where she was affectionately known as “Doughnut Dani.” Her greatest joy in life was her children. She is survived by her five children, Amari, Ava, Hannah, Hayden and Beau; parents, Clint and Gaylene Casterline; siblings, Kevin, Bridgitte, Shane, Farrah, Cody, Abby, Roberta and Mary; and grandmothers, Mary Redstone and Viona Casterline. She was preceded in death by her biological parents, Althea Redstone and Daniel Whitehawk. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 23, at the Gospel Fellowship Church. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Frances Cookie Doney Bighorn, Gamnéza A’ú Wį́yą,, 80, died Jan. 15, 2026, at NEMHS Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point. She was born in Poplar Feb. 3, 1945, to Tom and Rose Doney. She grew up in Wyota and attended school in Nashua until she graduated from high school. She then went into college at Montana State University - Bozeman and received her bachelor’s degree in business. She later moved to Denver, Colo., where she married Charles Eagleman and had two daughters, Cherie and Cissy Eagleman. She was employed with the Bureau of Indian Affairs while living in Denver. They moved back to Montana to raise their children and to be closer to family. They later divorced and she met and married Dean Bighorn. Together, they raised her grandson Catlin Eagleman. She went to work at the Bureau of Indian affairs again but in realty, then later for minerals for a few years and then finally she ended up moving into a position with law enforcement for many years. Her last job was with Global Geographical until she retired. She enjoyed taking care of her plants, birds and took great pride in her lawn and flowers. She enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and especially her love for her cats. She was known for making her pies, soups and bread. Many people across Fort Peck loved her cooking. Her favorite pastime was playing machines. She was very proud to come from the Nakona, Dakota, Chippewa/Cree people. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl “Cherie” Eagleman-Rodrigues and Carlene “Cissy” Eagleman, both of Poplar; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her great-granddaughters, Malaia “Sister” James and Tianna Redman. adopted son, Joray Four Bear; adopted brother, Charlie Four Bear; brothers, Jim and John; and sisters, Mary Alice Redman and Mary. A vigil will be held on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Chelsea Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.