Baylor Zay’n Spottedbird, infant son of J’lanie Moran and Dwain Spottedbird, died June 3, 2021, in Wolf Point. He was given the name “His Eagle Heart” by his uncle, Emerson Boyd and “Boy Who Flies With Eagles” which was given to him by Marty Reum. Baylor was seven months, but already had a special bond with his family and loved ones. He is survived by his parents, Dwain Spotted Bird and J’Lanie Moran; grandparents, Shane and Ida Moran and John and Jackie Spotted Bird; brother, Jayceon Spotted Bird; sisters, Brooklynn Bull Chief and D’Laine Spotted Bird; and grandmother, Colleen Moran Brien of Lodge Grass. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dwain;. A funeral service was held Saturday, June 12, at the Poplar Cultural Center in Poplar. Burial will be held at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Kathleen Sansaver, 85, passed Nov. 21, 2020. A prayer service is scheduled at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Friday, June 18, at 5 p.m. A funeral service is scheduled at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Saturday, June 19, at 11 a.m.

Curtis Dean “Curt” Standing, 62, died May 28, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on April 2, 1959, in Wolf Point, the fourth child of Arlene and Gifford Standing. In his early years, he grew up on the family homestead in Oswego. He was raised surrounded by family, usually visiting his cousins, aunts and uncles. He loved riding horses across the fields around the homestead with his siblings. When he was 12 years old, the family moved to Frazer, where he continued to go to school, until he graduated in 1978. During his time in Frazer, he enjoyed many things, including playing sports and hanging out with his many friends, especially the Jackson boys. They would go and participate in rodeos, riding broncs and junior bulls. He played basketball for the Frazer Bearcubs, playing all four years on the varsity team. After graduating high school, he joined the Army. After completing basic training, he decided to be a paratrooper, completing a total of 29 jumps. He would always recall many stories of his time in service. He was stationed in Europe and enjoyed the many friends he made while overseas. After returning home from the service, he worked various jobs, from being a farmhand to working at A& S Industries. He then went to work for Fort Peck Housing as a carpenter, working there nearly 20 years. He enjoyed many activities outside of work, such as going fishing, throwing horseshoes and spending time with family. His real passion was rodeo. He started off riding bareback horses for a few years until being asked to ride for a wild horse race team. After that, he was hooked. In the 1980s, he rode with his brothers, the Jacksons, winning numerous times. He then rode with multiple teams in the ‘90s and early 2000s, winning all along the way. He won many buckles, jackets and trophies. He was always an outgoing and hardworking man. He always had a story or anecdote to tell. He enjoyed life and his family. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren. He was always ready to help any family member or friend that needed it. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bernard Standing; sister, Sheila Standing; and son, TelRay Standing. He is survived by his sons, Brockie Standing of Frazer and Chans Standing of Oswego; daughter, Cyrenna Standing of Wolf Point; three grandchildren; and brother, Lowell Standing. His funeral was held Monday, June 14, at the Oswego Community Hall. Interment was at the Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been 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 BlackDogBear, 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.