Shirlene Ann Gleed, Tad’e Ta’Ga Wiya “Big Wind Woman,” 73, of Frazer, died at Faith Home in Wolf Point Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. She was born Dec. 2, 1945, to Gae and Andrew Fourstar Sr. in Wiota. She met Harold Gleed when she was 15 years old and they married Jan. 16, 1961. They were married for 52 years before Harold’s death in 2013. She enjoyed playing bingo and had her spot at the table where she always sat at the Silverwolf Casino. She avidly played every day there was a game. She enjoyed reading books, cooking meals, baking anything and, most importantly, watching her grandchildren’s sporting events and visiting with family and friends. She is survived by her sister, Arlene “Bugzy” Jackson; brother, Andrew Fourstar Jr.; daughters, Anna Gleed of Bixby, Okla., Chrystal Firemoon of Atlanta, Ga., Gaydella Brunelle of Wolf Point and adopted daughter, Janeen Firemoon of Frazer; son, Harold Gleed Jr. of Deer Lodge; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gleed Sr.; sons, Kurt Gleed and Dale Gleed; daughter, Valerie Gleed; sisters, Norma Plante, Ernestine “Ernie” Jackson, Irene Runsthrough and Darlene “Speezy” Gray; and brothers, Bill Sharp, Clair Fourstar and Dallas Fourstar. Her funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Burial was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Frazer. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Carol Ann Clincher, 69, lifetime resident of Poplar, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at Poplar Hospital. She was born Aug. 17, 1950, in Poplar to Mercy (Walking Eagle) MacDonald and Silas Clincher of Laurel. She lived and attended Poplar Public Schools, graduating in 1968. Soon after graduating, she married Leonard Youngman in Poplar. They had two children, daughter Jo’e and son Robin. They were given a chance to go on relocation to San Francisco/Oakland area, in California. They later divorced. She married Terry L. Boyd Sr. They had one son, Kristofer I. Boyd. They later divorced. She had a union with Gerald “Jerry” Miller. They later divorced, but remained close friends. She was predeceased by special friend and companion, Norman “Hindu” Muskrat. She worked for the Fort Peck Tribes in 1972, working in the administration department, where she learned how the tribes operate, typing the minutes of the meetings or the resolutions or resolution log. From there, she went on to work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, working in several offices at the B.I.A. Wolf Point Irrigation office in Wolf Point and TERO. She attended college briefly at Dawson Community College in Glendive. She had a strong faith in Jesus and always had her Bible out and prayed with everyone who needed it. She taught her children and grandchildren to call on the name of the Lord and always plead “the Blood!” She is survived by daughter, Jo’e Youngman of Poplar; sons, Robin Youngman and Kristofer Boyd, both of Poplar; sisters, Marian Montclair of Poplar, Annabelle Weston of Wounded Knee, S.D., Barbara Beach Salinda of Laurel and Lois Flemming of Wolf Point; adopted sisters, Joanne Steele of Poplar, Roberta Archdale of Wolf Point, Ilona Jo Matthews of Wolf Point and Denise Welch of Poplar; brothers, Stephen “James” Clincher of Poplar, Barry Beach of Billings, Brad Beach of U.S.A., Gary MacDonald of Wolf Point and Donald “Sandy” MacDonald of Billings; adopted brother, Kenny Ryan of Wolf Point; step-mother, Roberta “Bobby” Clincher of Laurel; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers, Abraham and Ronnie Clincher and Victor “Buzz” Perry; and sisters, Nancy Eagle and Bonnie Clincher Red Elk. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 25, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Klara Elgestad Coffey Bedard, 94, of Lewistown passed away of natural causes early Friday morning, Nov. 22, 2019, at her home, where she wanted to be. Although her presence will leave an emptiness for all those who loved her as well as those that knew her, she was ready to join all her loved ones in heaven. Be prepared, she is bringing her cards and will be ready to deal. Kay was born Jan. 4, 1925, to Gustav and Esther (Skoe) Elgestad in the Madoc community. She graduated from Scobey High School and after one year of business college she went to work for Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Wash. While in Spokane she was also the office manager at Cummins Diesel. In 1952, she married Robert “Pete” Coffey in Wolf Point. He was the owner of KVCK Radio. Together, they raised four children: John, Cathryn, Patricia and Robert Jr. Pete passed away much too soon in 1972. In 1975, Kay moved to Whitefish Lake where the family has spent many summers. In 1988, she married Robert “Bob” Bedard. They spent much of their time traveling, visiting 49 countries and spending many winters in Hawaii. Bob died in 2004, at which time Kay moved to Lewistown to be near family. Moving to Lewistown brought back many of her favorite pastimes. She could be found playing cards and bingo at the senior center as well as gathering with her many friends playing that mean game of pinochle. One of her favorite places was sitting on her deck in the sunshine among the birds and flowers. On occasion, you would see her at a Redbirds or Fergus Eagles game. She was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church and the Senior Citizens Club. She is survived by her four children, John Coffey of Kalispell, Mont., Cathy Coffey Bartel of Lewistown, Mont., Patricia Coffey of Boise, Idaho, and Robert Coffey Jr. of Pullman, Wash.; one sister, Ellen Fossen of Flaxville, Mont.; four grandchildren, Monica Clinton, Willis Coffey, Kaine Coffey and Alex Whitsell; two great-grandsons, Jacob and Luke Clinton; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her two husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters. Celebration of Life for Klara Bedard will be Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at 11 a.m. in the Cloyd Chapel. Cremation has taken place as per her wishes. The Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends are asked to make memorials to Hospice of Central Montana or the charity of their choice and they may be left with the Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www. cloydfuneralhome.com. (Paid Obituary)

John Nelson Grandchamp III, 22, died Nov. 18, 2019. He was born May 17, 1997, to John Grandchamp Jr. and Erika Smail in Wolf Point. He attended various schools in Wahpeton and Chemawa, Poplar and Wolf Point and graduated from Frazer High School. He enjoyed cross country throughout his school years. He worked at Albertson’s and recently was employed as a certified flagger, working on the roads. He loved to hunt and fish. Spending time with family was important to him. He was very close to his grandparents, John and Linda, and his special nephew, Aspyn. He had a way of making people laugh, turning a serious situation into a funny one even at his own expense. He strongly believed in the Lord Jesus. He is survived by his parents, John Grandchamp Jr. (Heather) and Erika Smail; grandparents, Thomas Smail Sr. and John (Linda) Grandchamp; and siblings, Kylin, Presley, Kalvin, Lake and Ily Grandchamp. He will always be remembered for his name, “Mc-Lovin.” Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 22, at the new Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.