Local Obituaries for Families in Wolf Point, Montana

Sep 24, 2009

HOWARD “SONNY” DONNELL IRON LEGGINGS Mahto O’conko “Fast Bear”

Howard “Sonny” Donnell Iron Leggings passed onto the spirit world on September 24, 2009 in Minneapolis, MN after suffering a long illness. Sonny was born on November 22, 1959 to Wanda Iron Leggings and Cornelius Kirk in Poplar, MT.

Sonny is survived by his father, Cornelius...

Sep 23, 2009

Kenneth Lyle Hanson, age 81, of Wolf Point, MT passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Valley Health Care Center in Billings, MT surrounded by loved ones.

Kenneth was born to Chris and Mary (Springer) Hanson on February 15, 1928 in Wolf Point. He grew up and attended schools in Sand Creek, McCone County. The family moved...

Sep 17, 2009

Lucille Selma Langager Lindsay, 94, peacefully joined her beloved Savior in the Kingdom of God on Sept. 17, 2009.

Lucille “Lou” was born on Feb. 13, 1915, the third of six children born to Norwegian immigrants Nicholai and Ida (Hagen) Langager in Veblin, South Dakota. She was delivered by her father as were three other of her...

Sep 17, 2009

Ivan Lee ‘Ivy’ Broken Leg

Our loving “Ivy”…now rest in peace. Ivan Lee Broken Leg, age 39 of Brockton, MT, entered the Spirit World September 17, 2009, in Billings, Montana. Ivy was born to Velma and George Broken Leg on November 29, 1969 at the Poplar Community Hospital.

In his life he graduated from Brockton...

Sep 14, 2009

Violet Eagle Bear Parriette, age 84, passed away September 14, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point, MT.

Violet was born October 29, 1924 in Poplar, MT to Francis and Eva (Allison) Eagle Bear. She attended schools in Poplar and received her AA in Business Administration at Haskell Indian College.

Violet met Alfred Parriette...

Sep 14, 2009

Lois Fern Reddies, age 75, of Wolf Point, MT, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at her residence in Wolf Point.

Lois was born in Poplar, MT on November 16, 1933 to Edwin J. and Josephine B. Lambert Reddoor. She grew up and attended schools in Poplar and graduated from Poplar High School as valedictorian with the...

Sep 14, 2009

David Greufe, 55, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer Monday morning, Sept 14, 2009 at the Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point. David was born to Walter and Hazel Greufe in Great Falls on June 15, 1954. He was raised in Wolf Point, graduating from High School in 1972. He then attended college for a couple of years.

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Sep 13, 2009

Maynard Tré Longee, III, age 17, of Poplar, Montana passed away September 13, 2009 in Poplar.

Tré was born August 1, 1992 in Sidney, Montana to Maynard Longee, Jr. and Lucinda Fast Horse. He attended school in Wolf Point, Poplar and Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Oklahoma with his cousins, Ray and Corey.

Tré enjoyed...

Sep 12, 2009

Bertha Schultz, age 90, of Wolf Point, Montana passed away September 12, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Nursing Home.

She was born January 2, 1919 in her grandparents sod house on the prairie in the community of Pure Water, Garfield County, Montana. She was the first of 14 children born to Gottlieb and Christina (Schauer) Ackerman.

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Sep 10, 2009

Mathew James Big Talk, Sr., Mato-Oh-Heteka “Brave Bear,” age 62, of Brockton, MT passed away September 7, 2009 in Poplar, MT due to natural causes.

Matthew was born April 13, 1947 in Sisseton, SD to Harry and Lucy DeMarrias Big Talk. He grew up and attended schools in Brockton.

On December 31, 1979 Mathew married...

Sep 5, 2009

Donna (Bonnie) Mae Nelson, age 74, of Wolf Point, MT went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 5, 2009.

Bonnie was born May 23, 1935 in Poplar, MT. She was the oldest sibling of three children born to James A. Boyd and Florence D. Iron Ring and was the granddaughter of...

Aug 28, 2009

Frankie Camacho Toves passed away Friday, August 28, 2009 after a long difficult battle with Cancer. He was born on December 25, 1956 in Yona, Guam to Lydia and Francisco Toves. He joined the U.S. Army in 1976 where he met his beloved wife Barbara and were married on November 17, 1979 in Dillon, South Carolina and together they...

Aug 27, 2009

Michael Charles Holter passed away at the age of 57 in Wolf Point, MT on August 26, 2009. He was born on September 8, 1951 in La Crosse, WI to Sylvan and Lorayne (Chester) Holter. Michael was raised on the family farm.

He attended and graduated from Holmen High School. After High School, Michael served in the...

Aug 26, 2009

Michael James Bisbee, age 19, of Wolf Point, died suddenly August 26, 2009 in a one-vehicle accident north of Wolf Point.

Mike was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Loren and Wendy Bisbee on September 24, 1989. He attended schools in Wolf Point and graduated in 2008. Mike attended Glendive Community College for one semester on...

Aug 24, 2009

Rocky Dale Clark II March 3, 1986—August 24, 2009

Rocky Dale Clark II, “Rocko”, of Poplar, passed away on August 24, 2009 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Rocky was born on March 3, 1986 to Millie (Youpee) Runs Through and Rodney Dale Clark, also known as Rocky, in Williston, North Dakota. Rocky...

Aug 23, 2009

Isabelle Florence “Red” Youpee, age 62, of Poplar, MT passed away August 23, 2009 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, MT.

Florence was born to William “Bill” Youpee, Sr. and Isabel Floretta Weinberger September 25, 1946 in Portland, OR. She attended her early school years in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR and graduated from Poplar High...

Aug 22, 2009

Beverly Joy Blacktail Ackerman, age 78, of Wolf Point, MT passed away August 22, 2009 in Wolf Point.

Beverly was born October 17, 1930 in Wolf Point to Daniel and Agnes (Warrior) Blacktail. She attended Wolf Point High School and graduated in 1948. She also attended and graduated from Haskell Indian School. She served in the Air...

Aug 17, 2009

Merrill Max Lala, age 73, lifelong resident of Circle, MT, passed away Monday, August 17, 2009 at his residence in McCone County Nursing Home. .

Merrill was born on June 10, 1936 in Circle to Clarence Max and Iva Joel (Collins) Lala.

He spent all his life in the Circle community, attending schools and completing...

Aug 14, 2009

Douglas Duane O’Connor, age 34, of Nashua, MT passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 between Fort Peck and Glasgow, MT from a motorcycle accident.

Doug began his life April 15, 1975 in Jordan, MT the oldest of four children. At an early age he moved to Bozeman, and then to Helena, MT where he attended grade school...

Aug 11, 2009

Arlene Joyce Follet Gomez, age 64, went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2009 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, MT.

Arlene was born in Poplar, MT September 23, 1944 to Harry and Mildred Follet, Sr. She was raised and educated in Frazer, MT. Arlene met and married Trinidad Gomez in 1970 and was married...