Joann was born on March 13, 1931, to Harry Johnston and Phoebe Chase in Wolf Point, Mont. Joann was an Assiniboine lady and an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Tribes. She grew up out in the Chelsea area between Wolf Point and Poplar. She graduated from Wolf Point High School. Shortly after graduation, she married George H. Stensland and moved onto the farm 13 miles north of Wolf Point off of Hwy. 13. Later on, the family moved to the Fada apartments in Wolf Point — a learning time as the young boys (Lars and Robby) played around the apartments. In 1968, the family, which now included daughter (Lori), moved to their new house out of town about six miles east of Wolf Point. She always took care of the kids as they grew up, making sure she followed them through their various activities. Joann was very busy from the brandings in the spring to harvest in the fall, but always found time somehow for her friends. She enjoyed many hobbies, from bowling in her younger years and going to the Montana state bowling tournament, to making ceramics, to getting into beadwork and don't forget playing cards with her girlfriends. She was always up for a card game. She was active with the Elks in Wolf Point as George was once Exalted Ruler. During her lifetime, she grew up enjoying the Wolf Point Stampede and attended the rodeo every year until a couple of years ago. She always enjoyed visiting with old friends during the Stampede weekend. Early on, she was a Stampede representative. Another important time of the year was harvest time. Everyone was busy during this time, and she and the family also got to visit friends Gordon and Laura Jane Haynes from the custom cutting crew from Texas. Big BBQs were a favorite for entertainment when they had a break. She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Stensland; and son, George L. Stensland. She is survived by son, Robert (Doral) from Billlings; daughter, Lori (Duane) from Gallatin Gateway; and daughter-in-law, Cindy from Wolf Point. There are many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she was very fond of. Thanks to the people who watched over her before we got to get her to Billings where we enjoyed her company. Shout out to Joyce, Mary and Shelly and the girls at Roosevelt County Senior Citizens Center. Thanks to the personnel at Highgate who got to know firsthand the spitfire of a mother she was and how special she was. After a short service in Billings, the family has decided to celebrate her life possibly next year at the Wolf Point Stampede and bring her home to the family plot in Greenwood Cemetery. Cards in the meantime can be sent to Rob at Box 165, Billings, MT 59103. (Paid Obituary)

On Nov. 5, 2020, Rose Rauch went home to be with the Lord. Rose was born on Feb. 2, 1927, to Martin and Eva Rauch. Rose attended school at the Victory School, Lustre Bible School and graduated from the Wolf Point High School. She earned her bachelor of science degree at Northern Montana College and her masters from Montana State University. Rose was a school teacher for 41 years. She taught at the Victory School, the Volt School and the Great Falls Public Schools. Rose accepted Jesus as her Savior when she was a young girl. She joined the EMB Church in Lustre. When she was teaching school in Great Falls, Rose joined the Christ’s Church on the Hill. She taught Sunday school and helped with other activities and programs at the church. After her retirement from teaching, Rose returned to Lustre. She attended the EMB Church. She continued to teach Sunday School and help with their activities and programs for many years. Rose loved to garden, plant flowers, read and do embroidery. She also loved to listen to Christian music and hymns. Rose will be remembered for her love of children. She was in charge of the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry at the EMB Church for many years. Working with this ministry brought Rose great joy. Rose was a wonderful cook and baker. Her yummy cookies and carrot cake will be missed. Rose was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Jacob, Herbert, Harold and Albert. She is survived by her sisters, Ruth Rauch and Hulda Schmidt; her nieces and nephews, Karyl Rauch, Virgil (Kathy) Rauch, Sylvia Mc-Cutcheon, Rd (Stacy) Rauch, Harry (Myrna) Rauch, Arlie (Ruth) Rauch and ILA Hagen; and many great- and greatgreat- nieces, -nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held at the EMB Church in Lustre on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the EMB Church cemetery. The family is asking that any memorials be given to the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry or to the Sat 7 (Christian Satellite television network). (Paid Obituary)

Ruth McConnell Todd, 85, of Frazer died Nov. 3, 2020. She was born July 4, 1935, in Frazer to James McConnell Sr. and Fannie (Shoots The Door) McConnell. She was raised in Frazer and graduated from Frazer. She married Benedict Todd Sr. right out of high school. To this union, Benny Jr., Mitchell, Julie and Lisa were born. She was a kind, compassionate, generous, selfless person and often did more than what was asked of her, whether it be helping her family or praying for someone who requested it. She continued to love and serve the Lord throughout her life and wanted all to know Jesus. Her life became even more focused on prayer and family in her later years. She was always listening and singing to Gospel music and reading her Bible. Her greatest pride and joy was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who always brought a smile to her face. She always looked forward to the Bearcub basketball season. Starting from when her children were playing, she went to every game that she could and wished she could have gone to them all. Basketball season was her favorite season and when it was over, she would say, “Now what am I going to do?”. She was a true Bearcub fan to the end. She worked at the Frazer Headstart and the Green Thumb Program and served on the Frazer School board, chaperoned many events at the Frazer School and was an elder advisor for the Red Bottom Committee. She is survived by her son, Benny Todd of Wolf Point; daughters, Julie Namyniuk of Hebron, N.D., and Lisa Todd of Frazer; adopted son, Roger White Sr. of Wolf Point; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Todd Sr.; son, Mitchell Todd; brothers, Joseph McConnell, Jimmy (Skunk) McConnell and Richard McConnell; sisters, Lena Wright, Rosella Murdock, Myrtice Redstone and Florence Buck; granddaughters, Arid Joy Ackerman, Angie Redstone and Sondra Wright; and adopted son, Russell White. The funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment was at the Oswego Catholic Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.