Local Obituaries for Families in Wolf Point, Montana
Thomas R. Escarcega
Jan 30, 2022
Thomas Richard Escarcega, Sr., (Waŋbdí Tȟokáheya) of Riverside, MT, went to the happy hunting grounds on January 30, 2022 at Billings Clinic. He was born November 30, 1948 in Poplar, MT to Lucy Spotted Dog and Joseph Escarcega Sr. His maternal grandparents are Annie Owl Shield and Joshua Spotted Dog and his paternal grandparents are Mary (Cree Woman) and Martin...
Donald Iceman Ii
Jan 30, 2022
Donald Eugene Iceman, Jr “Donnie” went home to the happy hunting grounds on January 30, 2022 with his mother by his side. Donnie was born on April 14, 1960 in Red Lake, MN to Donald Iceman Sr. and Frances Youpee Iceman.
Donnie attended school in Red Lake. Later he moved to Poplar, MT where he made his...
Katherine Toavs
Jan 30, 2022
Katherine M. Toavs peacefully passed away on Jan. 30, 2022 with her husband of 54 years by her side. She was born on January 16, 1948 in Great Falls, MT to her parents Seraphin (Zip) and Florence Tilton Lenz.
She attended kindergarten at St. Gerard’s Catholic school in Great Falls, MT. At the age of six she...
Anthony Wisespirit
Jan 29, 2022
Anthony “Tony” Wise Spirit, age 63, of Poplar, Montana, went to be with the Lord on January 29 th , 2022.
Tony was born on May 2, 1958 to Genevive Boxer and Owen Wise Spirit in Poplar, Montana. Tony was raised by his grandma, Josephine Kidder Gray Hawk.
Tony attended Poplar schools while growing up...
Guy Francis Huber
Jan 23, 2022
Guy Francis Huber, age 58, died January 23rd, 2022, in Billings, MT. Guy was born to Paul Leonard Huber and Doris Marie Hemesath Huber on January 29th, 1963 in Wolf Point, Montana. He was the 7th of 9 siblings. He spent his childhood on the family homestead by Vida, where he learned many life skills in work, play, and...
Mitchell L. Clark Sr.
Jan 21, 2022
Mitchell Loren Clark, Sr. (He who helps many) was born on July 14, 1957 to Calvin and Gertrude “Tootie” Clark in Gary, Indiana. Mitchell was a kind, loving, humble, good-hearted son, brother, dad, grandfather, uncle and friend to many.
He attended school in Gary, IN until the family moved home to Wolf Point, MT and from then...
Mary Fullerton
Jan 21, 2022
On January 21st, Mary Ruth Beauchman-Fullerton (Pezuda Wiya) passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point, MT. Mary was born to Lucille Day Beachman and Ernest Beachman on February 1st, 1944. Born and raised in Wolf Point, MT, Mary graduated high school in 1961. In 1962 she married her first husband, John Binder, and in...
Josie Wounded Face
Jan 17, 2022
Josie Dawn Wounded Face (Waste’-Wi) Good Woman
In the early morning hours of the Wolf Moon, our dear PVT Josie dawn Wounded Face, was called to heaven by her mother and cousin, Jannice, from natural causes. She was comforted by her sister DeRae and friend, David, at the Poplar hospital. She was born on December 28, 1988...
Lewis Dale Martell Jr.
Jan 11, 2022
Lewis Dale Martell, Jr. passed away on January 10, 2022 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was born on June 2, 1980, in Poplar, Montana to Lewis D. Martell, Sr. and April Johnson.
Lewis attended schools in Poplar, Montana. He enjoyed spending time with family, listening to music, fishing, hunting, working on cars, and lifting weights. In...
Elvis Eagle
Jan 7, 2022
Elvis Luther Eagle was born on April 23, 1961. He was adopted and raised by Luther and Louise Eagle, who loved him like their own. Elvis lived in the country Southeast of Poplar along the banks of the old Missouri River. Elvis attended school in Poplar. In 1978, at the age of 18 he started work with Indian Health...
Jaray Allen Battiest.
Jan 7, 2022
Jaray Allen Battiest, age 27, of Wolf Point, passed away on January 7, 2022. Jaray always had a smile for anyone who crossed his path, he was always ready to help where help was needed. He was a hard worker and worked with Bryce Kirk, he was like a son to the Kirk family and the children loved him...
Vincent Bearcub
Jan 4, 2022
Vincent Craig Bear Cub, Amáhbiya Awáyaga (Watches the Clouds)
Vincent Craig Bear Cub was born to Etheline Iyola Bear Cub and Louis LaMere on July 28, 1966. He was the baby of the family who was adored by his sisters, Jonnylee, Velvet, and Gaynell. His big brother, George guided him lovingly protective. He had a happy childhood...
Florence Loves Him
Jan 4, 2022
Florence Marie Loves Him, passed away peacefully at Poplar Hospital with her family by her side. Florence was born to Laverne Loves Him. Florence loved to drive around and listen to her music. Florence was a CNA for Poplar and Wolf Point hospitals. Florence met Edward ‘Eddie” Welch, they had 3 children together Terrance, Tyrone, and Glenda. They raised...
Melissa Sioux Jackson Mitchell
Jan 2, 2022
Melissa Sioux Jackson Mitchell was born on August 27, 1979 in Wolf Point, Montana to Maynard Jackson, Jr. and Agnes “Baby Girl” Spottedwolf. She attended school from kindergarten through the third grade in Frazer, Montana and graduated from Poplar High School. She then went to Poplar Community College and graduated with a business degree and a degree in computer...
Valerie Whitehawk
Jan 1, 2022
Valerie White Hawk-BigLeggins, went to be with the creator on Saturday, January 1, 2022 in Poplar, MT. She was born on February 19, 1958 in Poplar, MT to Margaret Snell and Donald BigLeggins.
She enjoyed visiting with friends and family always telling jokes and making everyone laugh. She was a kind loving person she would help the...
Dr. Caleb Shields
Jan 1, 2022
Dr. Caleb Shields, Wambdi Wahachanka, Eagle Shield
Caleb Shields, 83, started his journey January 1, 2022, in Mesa, Arizona. Caleb was born on April 15, 1938, to Fred Shields Sr. and Frances Smith in Poplar, MT at the old hospital building. Caleb grew up on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation and in several West Coast...
Elouise “Elly” Burshia
Dec 29, 2021
Elouise (Elly) Florence Burshia, “Humble Lakota Woman”, age 62, passed away on December 29, 2021 in Poplar, Montana. Elly was born on November 10, 1959 in Poplar, Montana to Mary Recette and Aloysius James Burshia, Jr.
Elly attended schools in Culbertson, Glasgow, Poplar, and Brockton. She also went to college in Billings, Montana to become an accountant....
Ida Moran
Dec 29, 2021
Ida Ruth Thomas Moran, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend made her move early on December 29, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on June 13, 1964 to Mike Thomas, Sr. and Fonda Crystal Bighorn. She was a little shy, but that didn’t stop her from “apple Ida” mascot for the 1968 Brockton...
Payden Nygaard
Dec 29, 2021
On December 29 th , Payden Burle Nygaard was taken from us entirely too soon. The world lost an incredible man and beautiful soul.
Payden was born in Wolf Point on July 7, 1987, to Duane and Julie Nygaard. His baby sister, Lindsey joined their family 6 years later and Payden loved that little girl with his...
Loretta Bearcub
Dec 27, 2021
Loretta Norma (Blackdog) Bearcub, Napé TȟawówašI (Works with Her Hands), began her journey on December 24, 2021 at at the Culbertson Medical Center in Culbertson, MT.
Loretta was born March 14, 1928 in Fort Kipp, Montana to James Blackdog Jr. and Bertha Littlehead. She graduated from Brockton High School and went on to nursing school. Where she...
