Stanley Marvin Sundheim, 77, died Dec. 7, 2021, in Billings. He was born on June 24, 1944, in Williston, N.D. He graduated from Froid High School in 1962. After graduation, he joined the Army National Guard and attended college at Northern Montana College (now known as MSU - Northern). While in Havre, he played drums in a band occasionally for gigs at the Vet’s club. He then moved to Billings and attended college at Eastern in Billings (now known as MSU - Billings). This is where he met Patricia Heller. They were married on July 5, 1969. They had two children, Tina Sundheim Walin (1975) and Tamra Sundheim Perkins (1980). They lived in Columbus, where he was employed with the State of Montana for the road department. Then, in 1973, they moved to the farm where he was able to have the job of his dreams as a farmer working with his father and brother until he retired in 2014. Even though he was technically retired, he never stopped being involved and knowing what the weather was doing and how the crops were. He loved to go fishing whether it was in the summer or winter. He was a supporter and fan of anything his daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren did. He was also a very big supporter of the Froid Cardinals and then of the Froid-Medicine Lake Redhawks when they combined for sports. He went to or watched online as many sporting events as he could. He was also proud to have been on the Froid boys’ basketball team that went to state in 1962 and loved telling the story of playing in that tournament in the civic center in Butte. He was involved in the Lutheran church, helping make the meatballs for the lutefisk dinner for several years. He loved going dancing with his wife and later teaching his girls how to two-step and most of all how to do his favorite dance of all “The Twist.” He was a big fan of western movies, but his favorite of was John Wayne. He enjoyed team roping, men’s bowling league, golfing and pinochle parties. He also enjoyed cooking, especially a big Sunday meal for the family after church. He loved his Olympia beer and was fortunate to be able to visit the Olympia brewery the summer of 1993. He loved playing board games and card games with his family. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Walinand Tamra Perkins; five grandchildren; sister, Judith Walter; and brother, Terry Sundheim. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Grace Sundheim; and his wife of 52 years, Pat Sundheim. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 10 a.m. at the Froid Lutheran Church in Froid. Burial of his ashes will be done at a later time with a private family ceremony.

Henry Buck Elk Jr., 77, of Fort Kipp died Dec. 4, 2021, in Fort Kipp. He was raised in Fort Kipp and attended Brockton Schools, where he set a record in track. After schooling, he married Violet Martell. From this union, they raised eight children. In the early years, he moved to Denver, Colo., where he graduated from mechanic school. He graduated well before the rest of his class. He was always a very skilled carpenter. He owned his own contracting company and worked with his son, Wendell, and his sons-in-law. Through all his life, he made lifelong friends. He farmed with his father, Henry Sr., and loved hunting, fishing and camping. His greatest joy was his family. His grandchildren were his life, along with many great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Nancy Buck Elk; brothers, Darryl K. Buck Elk Jr., Wilson Shields, Ronald Small, Edgar “Homer” Buck Elk and Everette “Sharon” Buck Elk; children, Rudolph “Rudy” Martell and Thalia Buck Elk; three grandchildren; and adopted children, Georgie Dupius, Karla Cantrell, Dani Red Bull, Jennifer “Missy” Bearcub, Debbie Hopkins, Lorraine (Buck Elk) Bear, Debbie Old Person and Wynn Hall. He is survived by his wife, Violet Buck Elk; children, Wendell “Chico” Martell, Mary Follette, Teresa Jaymes, Darryl Buck Elk, Yvette Olsen and Janel Little Light; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and siblings, Myrtle Olsen of Lebanon, Ore., Esther Hapa, Phyllis Prairie Chief of Oklahoma, Louis Buck Elk of Fort Kipp. His funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 11, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Interment followed at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

November 11, 1928, to November 26, 2021 On Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at 9 a.m., the daily mass at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Sidney, Mont., will be said in Thomas O’Connor’s honor, Father Jim O’Neil presiding. Thomas Daniel O’Connor, “Tom,” passed away on Nov. 26, 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M., at the age of 93. Tom was born in Sidney, Mont., on Nov. 11, 1928, to Charles and

Clarence DeTienne left this world on Dec. 6, 2021. He and his wife are together again, dancing among the stars. Clarence was born to Joseph and Bertha DeTienne on their family farm north of Bainville, Mont., on Aug. 11, 1931. He was the youngest of six children. He attended Johnson Country School for six years before moving to town to attend Bainville Public Schools until his graduation in

Nancy Lee VandenBos, 68, of Valier died Nov. 29, 2021. She was born on Nov. 15, 1953, to Gustav Fjeseth and Nita Lee Fjeseth in Williston, N.D. She lived hers to the fullest. She was raised in Froid, where she graduated from high school and made lasting friendships with “the School Girlz.” She later moved to Helena to work for the State of Montana and attend Carroll College, earning a

Robert “Shon” Bates, 45, of Medicine Lake died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood. He was born Oct. 19, 1976, in La Mirada, Calif. He spent his early years in California, but eventually planted roots in Medicine Lake and would call it home. He enjoyed life and was kind to everyone he met and knew. He married Robin, and they had three children together.

Thomas “Tom” George Andring, 77, died Nov. 30, 2021, in Bismarck, N.D. He was born Sept. 21, 1944, to Bob and Ella Andring of Homestead. He was nine years younger than his brother, Bob. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Medicine Lake where he was involved with basketball, band and FFA. He and his high school sweetheart, Jeri, graduated in 1963. They were married in Spokane,

Patricia Ann Heller Sundheim, 77, died Nov. 10, 2021, in Billings. She was born April 29, 1944, in Lewistown to Lester and Dorthea Heller. Even though she celebrated her birthday on April 28 because she was born so close to midnight, her parents disagreed on her birthday. She graduated from Fergus High School in Lewistown in 1962. After graduation, she lived in California for a year. She enjoyed her adventure, but decided the big city wasn’t for her and she moved back to Montana. She attended college at Eastern in Billings (now known as MSU-Billings). This is where she met her future husband, Stanley Sundheim. They were married on July 5, 1969. They lived in Columbus for a while and then moved to the farm in 1973 where she resided until her death. They had two children, Tina Sundheim Walin and Tamra Sundheim Perkins. She loved doing all types of handwork. Many people through the years have received these wonderful pieces of cross-stitch, Bargelio, Hardanger and even tied blankets. She loved to keep her yard and flowers in good shape. It became very tough for her the last few years to do her hand work and yard work which was disappointing to her. She was a supporter and fan of anything her daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren did. She was also a very big supporter of the Froid Cardinals and then of the Froid-Medicine Lake Redhawks when they combined for sports. She went to or watched online as many sporting events as she could and keeping her daughters up to date on scores. She was involved in the Lutheran Church helping with bazaars, potlucks and taking tickets for the Lutefisk dinner for several years. She was also very involved in Girl Scouts as a youth and then eventually was a leader for many years. She subbed at the Froid School off and on through the years. She enjoyed being around people and always had a smile for everyone .She also loved country music and dancing. She was a big fan of George Strait. She enjoyed getting to see him in concert in Las Vegas, Nev. She enjoyed women’s bowling league, pinochle parties and being a member of the Froid Ladies Group. She is survived by her husband of 52 years ,Stanley Sundheim; daughters Tina Walin and Tamra Perkins; five grandchildren; and siblings, Blanche Plovanic, Doris Pelton, David Heller, Dan Heller, Skip Heller, Bill Heller, Jimmy Heller, Nona Odom and Mary Heller. Per her request, she has been cremated and no services or burial of any type will be held. Her ashes will be spread by her family at the farm in Froid and in Lewistown at a future date.

Diane Elizabeth Peterson, 73, of Culbertson died Nov. 10, 2021. She was born March 27, 1948, the youngest of three children to Thelma (Wynne) Williams and Edward Perry Williams in Portsmouth, Va. When her father retired from the Navy, the family settled down in Ocala, Fla., where she graduated from Forest High School. She met Richard Green at the naval base in Jacksonville, Fla. The couple eventually married and moved to his hometown of Wolf Point. She stayed home to raise their three children and was a talented musician who enjoyed singing and playing guitar. She moved back to Florida when she and Richard divorced and remained there until 2004, when she decided to return to Montana to be near her children and their families. She met Richard Peterson in 2007. They married in 2014. The couple resided in Culbertson until the time of her death. She had a great fondness for all creatures with a soft nose and a warm heart. While she had dogs and cats of her own, she never hesitated to care for other animals that ended up on the porch. She loved the warmer weather when she and Richard could be outside beautifying the yard and planting. She loved antiquing on the weekends, spending time with her grandchildren and cooking southern-style meals at family gatherings. She is survived by her husband, Richard Peterson of Culbertson, children, Staci Green of Wolf Point, Troy Green of Culbertson and RJ Green of Missoula; brothers, Bobby Williams and Ronnie Williams of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Friday, Nov. 19, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.