John Ray Sorensen was born on May 25, 1952, to Mary and Peter Sorensen of Scobey Montana, the last of four boys. The man with nine lives died Feb. 8, 2021. He filled his 68 years with love, laughter, farming and a whole lot of teasing. He met Paulette Bantz while cruising the streets of Plentywood and they married six months later in 1973. Their love and devotion to each other was unparalleled. They welcomed a son, Travis, and later a daughter, Allison. He spent most of his life in Scobey and only moved to Plentywood in 2017 when he was lured to spend more time with his grandchildren. He was happiest on a tractor going in circles, but always had time to visit, play a game of cards, tell a story or fling some teasing at whoever came in his path. He faced many medical challenges throughout his life, but handled them with spunk and shear determination. It was often joked that he was like the Energizer Bunny as he “just kept going.” He was preceded in death by son, Travis. He is survived by his wife, Paulette; daughter, Allison Reed of Plentywood; two grandchildren; and brothers, Henry of Scobey, Roy of Wisconsin and Joseph of Wolf Point. A memorial service was held Friday, Feb. 12, at Scobey Lutheran Church.

Dennis Greg Chandler, 71, of Plentywood died at Sheridan Memorial Hospital Feb. 9, 2021. He was born June 3, 1949, in Plentywood, the fourth child of Charles Fay and Violet (Cybulski) Chandler. He attended all his school years in Plentywood with the exception of his freshman year when he spent a year at the Assumption Abbey in Richardton, N.D. After graduating high school in 1967, he spent one year studying at Gonzaga University before transferring to the University of Montana where he graduated in 1971 with a degree in accounting. He began his accounting career in Glasgow and was a longtime partner at the CHMS accounting firm. Throughout his career, he built strong relationships with his clients that developed into lifelong friendships. In 2000, he retired from the firm and went on to work in the financial department at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Dennis and Cleo eventually retired and moved back to Plentywood. On Nov. 27, 1971, he married his high school sweetheart, Cleo Peterson. They established a home in Glasgow and raised five children — Kimberli, Brian, Tami, Hennie and Rhonda. His greatest joy in life was his 13 grandchildren. He was happiest when he was surrounded by all of his children and grandchildren. He loved when everyone was home so he could cook for them. His grandchildren spent many hours playing in the three-story fort Grandpa Dennis built for them in the backyard. He had a gift for helping people. He never thought twice about offering his advice or lending a helping hand. Helping friends and family remodel was one of his favorite pastimes. He spent many hours on the golf course and passed down the love of golf to many of his children and grandchildren. He valued his Catholic faith. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. He had a love for the Lord that he openly shared with his family. He wanted to make sure that Jesus was a priority in his family’s lives. He is survived by his wife, Cleo; children, Kim Shipp, Brian Chandler, Tami Wiens, Rhonda Voss and Hennie Vallie; 13 grandchildren; and siblings, Fay Chandler, Ned Chandler, Mark Chandler and MaryAnne Chandler. He was preceded in death by his brother, Alan Chandler. Mass of Christian Burial was conducted Saturday, Feb. 13, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Patrick Zabrocki officiating. Interment was at Plentywood Cemetery.

Sarah Lu “Sissy” Three Stars, 54, of Poplar died Feb. 8, 2021, at Poplar Hospital. She was born May 21, 1966, to Hazel (Lester) and Harry Three Stars and was the baby of the family. She attended Poplar Schools and graduated in 1985. She enjoyed playing basketball and other activities. She met Orlando Moses Young Sr. and, from this union, they had two sons, Orlando Jr. and Mycel Young. After Orlando Sr.’s death, she met Trevor Vondall and, from this union, they had a daughter Ashley Vondall. She later met J.D. Bergie Sr.. They married, but later divorced and remained friends. She worked for A& S Industries from 1989 to 1993 when they were in the process of closing their doors. She spent her time raising her children and enjoying life to the fullest. She started work for the Fort Peck Tribes in 2006 in the minerals department where she worked until 2018 when she quit to take care of her three grandchildren. She was a kind hearted, giving woman. Whenever she’d pass by the body shop across from Tande’s, she’d stop and give whoever was standing there food and what change she had. She was quiet, but when she got angry, she could raise the roof off a house. She loved to be with her family and friends, always laughing and smiling. She is survived by her son, Mycel Young; daughter, Ashley Vondall; three grandchildren; sisters, Kathy and Mary Lu Azure; and brothers, Roy Azure and Harry Three Stars Jr. She was also preceded in death by son, Orlando Jr. A wake will be held Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural center. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 19, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.