Local Obituaries for Families in Wolf Point, Montana

Sep 5, 2016

Shirley Ann Schillinger, 87, of Vida passed away on September 5, 2016 at the family farm of natural causes.

She was born on March 23, 1929 the daughter of Arnold and Jenny (Johnson) Njaa in Glendive, Montana. Shirley’s mother passed away when she was in the first grade and she was raised by her aunt in Helena....

Aug 22, 2016

Harry Darrel “Hokshena” Iron Bear Jr., Walks with the Eagles, left unexpectedly for the spirit world on Monday, August 22, 2016 of natural causes. Oak was born on August 11, 1950 to the cute Harry and Mary Iron Bear.

Oak attended school in Poplar then went to Kicking Horse Job Corps Ronan, MT. He enlisted in the...

Aug 18, 2016

Theresa A. Moran, age 69 passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at NEMHS Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point.  Funeral services are pending at this time and will be updated when arrangements are complete.  Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.

Aug 16, 2016

George L. Stensland died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 16, 2016.

He was born August 8, 1958 in Anaconda, MT. He was adopted by George and Joann Stensland at the age of 8 months old.

He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1977.  After attending college in Billings...

Aug 8, 2016

Frank Hapa, Sr., age 63, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016 in Fort Kipp, MT.

Frank was born on February 12, 1953 to Herman and Elizabeth Hapa in Sioux Valley, Manitoba. But made his Home on the Fort Peck Reservation.

In 1971 Frank married Margaret Red Boy and later divorced but still remained long...

Aug 4, 2016

Georgia Ann Wakan Red Eagle “Nape Odotawin” (Borrowed Hands Woman), age 73 of Poplar MT went to the spirit world Thursday August 4, 2016 at the St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings MT with her family by her side.

Georgia was born on May 14th, 1943, to Josephine Youngman and Jesse Wakan in Poplar MT. She was married...

Jul 30, 2016

Jonna Lynn Spotted Bird passed away on July 30, 2016 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, MT. Jonna was born on July 21, 1985 to Royce John Spotted Bird, Sr. and Junia Walking Eagle-Jones.  She also had a step-mother, Jackie B. Spotted Bird and a step-father, Wayne Jones.  Jonna had a life long companion, Franklin Jones and from this...

Jul 22, 2016

Duran Lee Jackson, age 19, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016. Duran was born April 4, 1997 in Williston, North Dakota to Leslie Jackson.  He graduated a year early in 2014 from Poplar High School.

In Duran’s short life, he enjoyed visiting with friends, fishing, sports especially the Denver Broncos. He was able to travel and live...

Jul 20, 2016

Herman Kendall Pipe Sr., Hehaka Luta Red Elk , age 73, passed away at Miles City Veteran’s Hospital on July 20, 2016.

Herman was born on September 23, 1942 to Jack and Elaine (RedElk) Pipe. Herman was preceded in death by his son, Horace; grandson-Jeremiah, his parents and seven brothers: Jack, Myron “Buddy”, Jimmy, Richard “Dickie”, twins-...

Jul 17, 2016

Ronald Dean Moccasin, Jr. “Nuzahã Omaní” (Travels fast), born December 21, 1957 went to be with the Creator on July 17, 2016 at St. Vincent’s in Billings at 2:23 a.m. of natural causes.

Ronny was born to Ronald D. Moccasin, Sr. and Belva First Raised. As a child he traveled with Sr. on his seminary.  He went...

Jul 15, 2016

Our beloved Husband, Son, Brother, Grandpa, Grandson, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and Friend Eugene Gerald Hale, Jr. began his journey home on July 15, 2016 at the Poplar Community Hospital.

“Junior” the name everyone knew him by, was a loving, caring, happy and giving person to everyone who knew him and he had a good heart always trying...

Jul 15, 2016

Boyd Patrick Clark died unexpectedly in the Faith Lutheran Nursing Home  on July 15th, 2016 in Wolf Point, Montana at the age of 56.

Boyd was born on December 12, 1959  in Billings, MT to Wilbur Sr. and Helen Clark(Sercel).  He married Twyla Nelson on July 31, 1991.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman until a...

Jul 11, 2016

Ben J. Harada was born in Havre, Montana to Yasui “Arthur” and Kiyo Harada on April 3, 1924.   He passed away on July 11 at the Billings Clinic with his four children all beside him.  Ben was the youngest and had six brothers Tom, George, Roy, William “Dido”, Jack and Frank and one sister Mary.   All of his siblings...

Jul 9, 2016

Grace was born on August 8, 1933 in Sidney, Montana to Harold and Margaret (Vincent) Nees.  She passed away on July 9, 2016 at the Madison Valley Medical Center in Ennis, Montana, after complications with a lengthy battle with cancer and diabetes.

Grace moved around with her family for many years, but spent most of her school...

Jul 8, 2016

In the early morning hours of July 8, 2016, Cynthia Iva (Long) MacDonald escaped the evil clutches of cancer and became a free spirit to watch over us all.

Cindy was born on the 24 th of April, 1957, to John Vernon Long and Lydia Ann (Sutton) Long in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  Cindy, along with Judy,...

Jul 8, 2016

Shirlena Christine Youngman Rodriguez, passed away on July 8, 2016 in Seattle, Washington at Valley Medical Center.

Shirlena was born August 12, 1980 in Poplar, Montana to Roland Youngman and Jolene Fast Horse. Shirlena was the oldest of 4 girls to Jolene. Shirlena spent her younger years growing up in Wolf Point, Montana, where she attended school....

Jul 4, 2016

Dennis Longtree, age 56 of Poplar, MT passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016 in Red Lodge, MT.

Dennis was born on May 7, 1960 to Clarence Longtree, Sr. and Eleanor Muskrat in Poplar, MT.

Throughout the years he worked numerous jobs, including A & S Industries, with Dawson Firemoon, worked as a ranch hand...

Jul 4, 2016

Melvin Left this world on The 4 th of July and took a walk to heaven…

Melvin Joseph Eagle Boy, “Wa’mbdi H’ota”, (Gray Eagle) was born into this world on October 28 th , 1959 to Nelson and Carmelita Eagle Boy In Poplar Montana.  He was then given his Indian name “Gray Eagle” by his Grand Father...

Jul 2, 2016

George B. Martell, age 92, of Sidney was called home on July 2, 2016. He was born August 28, 1923 to Charles Martell and Sophie Lambert Martell.  “Boyce” grew up in Blair and attended school in Fort Kipp.  He wasn’t afraid of hard work and excelled in a number of jobs, including work at a race car track in...

Jul 2, 2016

Our smart, special, loving, caring, wild and crazy, sweet, unique, genuine, brave, handsome son J-Me Leighton Red Eagle was born on October 13, 1996 and passed away on July 2, 2016, in Poplar, Montana.

He lived with his mother and his Grandpa Joe until August of 2007 when his Grandpa went home to be with the Lord....