Alice Ann (Wall) Unger passed away and into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus on the morning of Dec. 16, 2024. Alice was born on Oct. 13, 1928, to John Wall and Katharina (Fast) Wall at the family farmhouse in Lustre, Mont. Alice attended Center Bell School through eighth grade and went on to attend Glasgow High School with her cousin Erma. Alice graduated high school in 1945 and went back to help her parents on the family farm in Lustre. In 1947, Alice met Fritz Unger at a wedding and the two quickly fell in love, marrying on June 1, 1948. Alice and Fritz ultimately settled back on her family’s farm in Lustre where they raised their family and Alice cooked, baked, tended a garden and was Fritz’s right hand for every big and small job on the farm. Including the time she used a string to drive a truck from the field back home to the yard. In 2003, Fritz and Alice sold the farm and retired to Billings. Never one to be idle, Alice proudly earned her first paycheck cleaning apartments in Billings, a job she continued well into her 80s. Alice loved to sew, crochet, knit, and embroider. She was skilled at sewing and even made her own patterns. She taught all four of her kids and all 12 of her grandchildren how to embroider and this was her way of keeping them busy! Alice also made an afghan for every grandchild for their high school graduation. She continued creating, crocheting blankets for her great-great-grandchildren late in her life. In her retirement, Alice made countless baby caps and comfort shawls that she donated to the Billings Clinic Hospital. Alice also gave of her time by volunteering at the hospital for 10 years, alongside Fritz. Above all, Alice was known for her curiosity, “You don’t know if you don’t ask” as she always said. Alice loved her family and loved getting to visit with her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great-great-grandchildren so she could ask them all those questions she was curious about. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fritz; her parents; her brothers, Albert and Ray; her sister, Helen; her grandson, Darin Brown; and her great-grandson, Blake Reddig. Those who will miss Alice are her children: Evonne (Dennis) Brown, Bruce Unger, Keith (Joan) Unger and Karen (Rich) Smith; grandchildren: Bob (Yvonne) Brown, Sarah Brown, Jason (Stephanie) Brown, Andy (Joy) Unger, Jennifer Unger, Chris (Jess) Unger, Luke (Jennifer) Unger, Rochelle Unger, Rebecca (Randy) Reddig, Anya Smith, Emily Smith and Jenna Smith; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at the Cremation & Funeral Gallery in Billings at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Memorial gifts can be given to: El Roi Haiti, PO Box 719, Wolf Point, MT 59201 (elroihaiti. com) and/or Lustre Christian High School, 4 Lustre High Cir, Lustre, MT 59225 (lustrechristian. org). (Paid Obituary)

Jesus welcomed Marietta Fachner, age 95, to her heavenly home with Him on Dec. 20, 2024. They are both rejoicing! Marietta was born in Culbertson, Mont., to Virgil and Stella Albert and joined her older brother and only sibling, Elston. The family moved to Wolf Point when Marietta was young, and she lived there until 1984. Marietta married Arlin “Arlie” Fachner on Dec. 21, 1947, and they had two children, Penny and Wesley. Marietta lived a quiet life of devotion to her Lord and to her family. She and Arlie moved to Missoula in 1984 to join Penny and her family. They made many cherished friends in Missoula and were faithful members at Christian Life Center. Marietta was predeceased by her husband, Arlie; and her son, Wesley. She is survived by daughter, Penny (David) Rodli and their children, Brett (Gabie), Scott (Eriko), Mark (Sunny) and Amy Rodli; her daughter- in-law, Cynthia (late Wesley) Fachner and her son, Ethan Fachner; and her great-grandchildren, Daniela (Nate) Hicks, Juliana Rodli, Eathan Rodli, Ella Rodli and Annie Rodli. The family plans to have a private, family committal service under the arrangements of Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory and will schedule a memorial service for Marietta in the spring of 2025. Additional details of Marietta’s life and additional photos can be found at gardencityfh. com. (Paid Obituary)

Violet Mae (Sundvold) Engelke, 88, died Dec. 5, 2024, at Roosevelt Medical Center. She was born in Williston, N.D., on Aug. 8, 1936, to Norman and Molly Sundvold and lived on the family farm east of Froid. Upon her graduation from Froid High School, she married Kenneth Engelke on June 12, 1955, at the Froid Lutheran Church. They made their home on the farm near Homestead, where they welcomed and raised their two boys, Keenan and Alan. She dedicated her life to her family and community. Among the many organizations she belonged to were Sons of Norway, Farmers Union Camp and the Threshers Association. Her Norwegian heritage was very important to her and was proudly shared. She was an excellent cook and baker and her food was often the center of most family gatherings and celebrations. She was a wonderful hostess making all who entered her home feel welcome. Many hours were spent at her sewing machine crafting the perfect garments for everyone in her family. Later in life, she enjoyed boating, fishing and camping at the area lakes. Many days were also spent accompanying Kenneth to many auction sales. He died April 5, 2013, leaving a huge hole in her life. She moved to Culbertson in 2018. She is survived by her sons, Keenan and Alan; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Duane; and sister, Ardis. Following her wishes, no services will be held at this time. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.