Lorrayne Kathryn Zobrak passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, in Great Falls. Lorrayne was born March 23, 1937, to Fred and Louise (Haug) Poier and raised in Osnabrock, N.D. After graduating from Osnabrock High School, she earned her Standard teaching certificate from Moorhead State. She began her teaching career in Wolf Point before moving to Great Falls. She met her husband, Ronald Zobrak, when he was stationed at Malmstrom AFB. They married in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. As an Air Force family, they lived in Italy, Germany, Taiwan and in several states while raising their children, Rochelle, Ronald and Shawn. Lorrayne shared many memories of traveling overseas, entertaining, and camping. Ron died in 1979, while stationed at Minot AFB. Lorrayne and her children moved to Great Falls where she earned her Bachelor of Education from the College of Great Falls. She took a teaching position at Wolf Point where she inspired, encouraged and motivated hundreds of students. Throughout the years, many students reached out to Lorrayne to thank her and shared favorite memories. She remembered each student fondly. She retired to Great Falls and continued her love for children and education through her grandchildren’s activities and volunteering in their schools. She enjoyed traveling and playing cards with friends. Lorrayne never turned down an opportunity to shop. Socializing and travel were her two of her biggest passions. Lorrayne always had the ability to bring smiles and a sense of lightheartedness to the room. She was “Nana” from the first grandchild to the youngest great-grandchild, playing games and singing silly songs, hoping at least a few would try a bite of Lutefisk.

Jesse James Youpee, “Spotted Eagle that Flies Above”,, 17, of Poplar died March 29, 2025, in Poplar. He lit up any room he went into, whether it be with his big smile or his funny sarcastic sense of humor. He always liked to joke around laughing about everything. His crazy laugh was contagious and would make you laugh just hearing him. He had many friends he spent time with. He was a fancy dancer when he was younger. He recently expressed he wanted to start dancing again, but be a chicken dancer. He was a very active child when it came to schooling and very smart. His favorite sport was football. He participated in football, wrestling, baseball and basketball. With his hard work and achievements over

Stanley Crowe, 72, died on March 29, 2025, in Helena. A rosary will be held 7 p.m. April 11 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Interment will follow at the Riverside Catholic Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.