Chad Edward Nelligan, 37, died Dec. 28, 2024, at the Billings Clinic. He was born on July 31, 1987, to Tina Nelligan and Kevin Adams. He lived in Frazer for most of his life and attended Frazer High School, where he played basketball and graduated in 2005. He also attended Job Corps. He loved spending time with family and going hunting with his adopted parents, Adeline Rose Smoker-White and Robert E. White. During his high school years, he dated Latoya TurnToes. They would do everything together. They had two children, Allyn TurnToes and Angel Nelligan. He enjoyed spending time with his children and waking up in the morning to make a big breakfast for his family. He loved to fish with family and friends. He would always make time to call and check up on his mother. He had a kind heart and was always surrounded

William “Bill” Richard Hawk, 82, of Miles City died Dec. 26, 2024. He was born April 25, 1942, in Poplar, the son of Mattie Ina and William A. Hawk. He grew up and attended school in Poplar, graduating from high school in 1960. While attending school, he was very active in sports and became a letterman in his freshman year playing baseball. The next three years of high school, he lettered in football and basketball as baseball was not played in high school after 1957. He started his athletic career when he was about eight years old. The catholic priest asked him if he wanted to play on the Little League team as a catcher, which was the only position left open. Thus, he began a very good career as a catcher. He played Little League, Babe Ruth, Junior Legion baseball all as catcher, turning into one of the best in the area. When he was not playing Legion baseball, he was playing for the local town baseball team. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force, serving for four years. After basic training and technical school, he spent two years in Japan as a radio operator, using Morse Code. He then returned to the United States and was assigned to Albuquerque, N.M., as a radio operator. While in the Air Force, he continued his sports career by playing fast pitch softball in Japan and in Albuquerque as a catcher. Following his honorable discharge in October of 1964, he worked various jobs until 1966 when he went to San Francisco, Calif., under the relocation program, where he attended business college, graduating in 1967. While in San Francisco, he met his future wife. After a short courtship, he and Sharon were married in June 1967 in Albuquerque, N.M. In 1985, the family moved to Miles City where he worked various jobs, finally settling at Pine

Florence Marie Unrau Chalmers died Dec. 30, 2024, in Billings. No services have yet been planned.

Faye Wood of Laurel, formerly of Wolf Point, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The Rosary will be held Monday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Chapel, 925 S. 27th Street in Billings. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Billings. Burial at Laurel City Cemetery.

Diane “Dee” Carol Hanson (Kenyon), 74, of Wolf Point died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz. She was born June 8, 1950, in Erie, Pa., to Mary Ann Butler and the late William E. Kenyon Sr. She was a proud graduate of Alhambra High School where she excelled in tennis. After high school, she eloped with Lonnie Bradley and, during their 18-year marriage, raised two children, Lindee and Chad. She worked for Enron for 18 years and, in her travels for the company, she met and later married Dale Hanson of Wolf Point on Dec. 20, 1999. She owned and ran three restaurants in her lifetime and loved Montana and the friends she had here. She retired after six years as the aging coordinator from the Roosevelt County Aging Services in 2015. She was always full of life and loved big. Her generous heart and contagious laugh always left the ones around her with a smile. She enjoyed fishing, camping, slot machines and spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren and great-grandchild.

Donna Sansaver Wimmer, 79, of Wolf Point died Dec. 22, 2024. She was born May 5, 1945, to Roy and Mary (Azure) Sansaver in Poplar. She attended Immaculate Conception grade school and graduated high school in 1964 from Wolf Point High School. She then pursued and obtained her nursing degree from Northern Montana College. Her nursing career and passion to help others led her to Waco, Texas, where she was eventually blessed with two daughters, Nadine and Natalie; Natalie being born in Sidney. Valuing her daughters above all else, she recognized that returning home to Wolf Point was the best choice for her, Nadine and Natalie. She met Roger Wimmer in 1970, and there was no question that he would be the one that she, Nadine and Natalie would spend the rest of their lives with as a loving family. The couple was married and, in January 1973, welcomed the youngest child, Brad. She retired from nursing in the early ‘90s. Her devout faith and her drive to put the needs of others above her own, kept her active in the Catholic Church and the community, including being a member of the Catholic Daughters, Wolf Point Optimists, active Parish Ministry and countless church, school and community fundraising events. Never the kind to want a spotlight upon her, most of her giving took place in private with volunteering her time and resources to family, friends and community members in need. Her devotion to her faith and her love for her family was unparalleled. Those who knew her best knew that her matter-of-fact demeanor might set you back on your heels, but that her heart and her home would always welcome you in.

Callie Rae Flynn, 18, of Oswego died Dec. 22, 2024, in Scobey. She was born in Glasgow on May 2, 2006. She enjoyed listening to music. She loved to draw and was very talented at it. She loved being around family, laughing with those she loved. Along with taking a cruise or playing GTA with her sisters and the many on the road adventures together. She adored taking care of her pets. She was a kind hearted, caring person. She loved the spiritual aspect of life with her healing crystals and tarot cards. She was always providing a unique perspective on life and people and was never the one to sugar coat anything. She always kept it real and was willing to say what others wouldn’t. She recently started working as a waitress at the D.C. Lanes Café in Scobey and had obtained her first residence not far from there. She was preceded in death

Esther Mae Frank Peterson, 85, of Culbertson died Jan. 2, 2025, at Sidney Health Center. She was born Jan. 19, 1939, in Dodge, N.D., to Leonard and Elsie (Entzel) Frank, the only daughter among five brothers. She was born at home on the family's farm where she grew up helping care for the farm and her younger brothers. The family moved to Sidney when she was in middle school. After graduating from Sidney High School in 1957, she began her career as a telephone operator with Mountain States Telephone Company. It was during this time that she met Allen Peterson of Culbertson. On Nov. 15, 1959, the two were married and began their lives together in Culbertson, where they raised three children: Paula, Darin and Kelly. On Nov. 15, 2024, the couple celebrated 65 years of marriage by renewing their wedding vows at the Sidney Health Center chapel. Her greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother. She took immense pride in every milestone, whether it was a game, concert or school event. One of her fondest memories was when her children came home to visit. Her life was marked by service to others. She remained close to the friends she made as a phone operator, participated in the Red Hat Society, and volunteered at the local food bank, Trinity Lutheran Church and WELCA. She took great joy in her work on

Alice Ann (Wall) Unger passed away and into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus on the morning of Dec. 16, 2024. Alice was born on Oct. 13, 1928, to John Wall and Katharina (Fast) Wall at the family farmhouse in Lustre, Mont. Alice attended Center Bell School through eighth grade and went on to attend Glasgow High School with her cousin Erma. Alice graduated high school in 1945 and went back to help her parents on the family farm in Lustre. In 1947, Alice met Fritz Unger at a wedding and the two quickly fell in love, marrying on June 1, 1948. Alice and Fritz ultimately settled back on her family’s farm in Lustre where they raised their family and Alice cooked, baked, tended a garden and was Fritz’s right hand for every big and small job on the farm. Including the time she used a string to drive a truck from the field back home to the yard. In 2003, Fritz and Alice sold the farm and retired to Billings. Never one to be idle, Alice proudly earned her first paycheck cleaning apartments in Billings, a job she continued well into her 80s. Alice loved to sew, crochet, knit, and embroider. She was skilled at sewing and even made her own patterns. She taught all four of her kids and all 12 of her grandchildren how to embroider and this was her way of keeping them busy! Alice also made an afghan for every grandchild for their high school graduation. She continued creating, crocheting blankets for her great-great-grandchildren late in her life. In her retirement, Alice made countless baby caps and comfort shawls that she donated to the Billings Clinic Hospital. Alice also gave of her time by volunteering at the hospital for 10 years, alongside Fritz. Above all, Alice was known for her curiosity, “You don’t know if you don’t ask” as she always said. Alice loved her family and loved getting to visit with her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great-great-grandchildren so she could ask them all those questions she was curious about. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fritz; her parents; her brothers, Albert and Ray; her sister, Helen; her grandson, Darin Brown; and her great-grandson, Blake Reddig. Those who will miss Alice are her children: Evonne (Dennis) Brown, Bruce Unger, Keith (Joan) Unger and Karen (Rich) Smith; grandchildren: Bob (Yvonne) Brown, Sarah Brown, Jason (Stephanie) Brown, Andy (Joy) Unger, Jennifer Unger, Chris (Jess) Unger, Luke (Jennifer) Unger, Rochelle Unger, Rebecca (Randy) Reddig, Anya Smith, Emily Smith and Jenna Smith; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at the Cremation & Funeral Gallery in Billings at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Memorial gifts can be given to: El Roi Haiti, PO Box 719, Wolf Point, MT 59201 (elroihaiti. com) and/or Lustre Christian High School, 4 Lustre High Cir, Lustre, MT 59225 (lustrechristian. org). (Paid Obituary)

Jesus welcomed Marietta Fachner, age 95, to her heavenly home with Him on Dec. 20, 2024. They are both rejoicing! Marietta was born in Culbertson, Mont., to Virgil and Stella Albert and joined her older brother and only sibling, Elston. The family moved to Wolf Point when Marietta was young, and she lived there until 1984. Marietta married Arlin “Arlie” Fachner on Dec. 21, 1947, and they had two children, Penny and Wesley. Marietta lived a quiet life of devotion to her Lord and to her family. She and Arlie moved to Missoula in 1984 to join Penny and her family. They made many cherished friends in Missoula and were faithful members at Christian Life Center. Marietta was predeceased by her husband, Arlie; and her son, Wesley. She is survived by daughter, Penny (David) Rodli and their children, Brett (Gabie), Scott (Eriko), Mark (Sunny) and Amy Rodli; her daughter- in-law, Cynthia (late Wesley) Fachner and her son, Ethan Fachner; and her great-grandchildren, Daniela (Nate) Hicks, Juliana Rodli, Eathan Rodli, Ella Rodli and Annie Rodli. The family plans to have a private, family committal service under the arrangements of Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory and will schedule a memorial service for Marietta in the spring of 2025. Additional details of Marietta’s life and additional photos can be found at gardencityfh. com. (Paid Obituary)