Brandi Jean Lapke, 50, died May 20, 2025, in Glasgow. She was born in Scobey on April 25, 1975, the second child born to Steve and Mary Ann (Bruhn) Shipstead. Always a small and petite girl, she had a large sense of humor and lots of love to give. In January 2003, she married Duane Lapke. Cody James was her firstborn, followed by Alexandria Lillian and Angeline Sky. More than anything, she enjoyed motherhood and being a surrogate mom to many of her children’s friends. She later divorced Duane, but they always had family functions together. The biggest thrill of her life was her twin grandsons. She was a hard worker and loved to work. Some of her jobs included seismography, hotel maid, dishwasher, CNA and housekeeper, but her most recent and favorite job

Allen Curtis Evenson, 87, of Billings, Mont., passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, with his wife and other family members by his side. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Allen was born in Winger, Minn., to Edwin and Belinda Evenson, where he grew up on a farm and graduated from McIntosh High School in McIntosh, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and he served on several church councils throughout the years. Allen married the love of his life, Jane Dahlberg, on July 28, 1962, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Brockton, Mont. They shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. They went on their honeymoon to the World’s Fair in Seattle, Wash., driving a 1962 Chevrolet Impala. They still have this car and, each wedding anniversary, they have been taking it out for a drive. Allen was a lifelong farmer whose deep love for the land and dedication to agriculture defined both his work and his life. He served several years on the Farmers Elevator Board of Directors of the Eastern Montana Operations. He had a particular passion for antique tractors and all aspects of farming, proudly preserving the traditions he cherished. Allen was one of the founding members of the Northeast Montana Threshers Association of Culbertson, Mont. Allen loved to repair and restore items, which included an M John Deere, an 8N Ford and a 1946 Willy’s Jeep. He could take anything apart, repair it and put it back together. Allen was a member of the Roaring ‘20s Auto Club of Billings. In addition to his work in agriculture, Allen served his country with honor and distinction for 32 years in the