Cyndy Panasuk, 66, of Bainville, Mont., passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at her residence in Bainville, Mont., surrounded by her family. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston, N.D., is assisting the family. Friends may sign the register and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com. Cyndy’s Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Culbertson, Mont. Father Akama celebrated the Mass. Cyndy was laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery in Culbertson, Mont. A vigil with a rosary was held Friday, June 17, 2022, at 6 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Culbertson, Mont. The Funeral Mass was livestreamed. You can view Cyndy’s service directly on her obituary page on www. fulkersons.com. Cynthia Helen Panasuk was born on July 18, 1955, in Sidney, Mont., to Harry and Helen Foss. She was the second born of four girls who grew up on the family ranch out on Charlie Creek, working the cattle and the fields alongside her sisters and her parents since she was young. Cyndy went to elementary school at Ruffatto School until the seventh grade before attending high school in Culbertson. After she graduated, she attended Montana State University - Bozeman and finished school at Eastern Montana University in Billings with a degree in education. Cyndy began her teaching career in Sidney, moved to Brockton, then finished in Bainville. Over the years, she taught a variety of grades, kindergarten through high school. She loved each of her students like kids of her own and, even though she retired, she didn’t let that end her teaching adventure as she subbed at the Bainville School for years after. Cyndy met the love of her life, Miles Panasuk, and they married in 1985, planting their roots in Bainville. Later, her son Jake and daughter Nena were born and were truly the pride and joy of her life. She loved watching Nena become a doctor and Jake become a father and gleamed with pride during both. Cyndy always enjoyed a challenge; and truly lived by her favorite Bible verse “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength” ( Philippians 4:13). Whether it was puzzles, a half marathon, quilting, starting CrossFit after retirement and many more difficult activities, she loved to challenge her brain and body. She even spent countless nights helping her nieces and nephews through their college mathematics courses. Cyndy and Miles began wintering in Wickenburg, Ariz., where she took up hiking and did lots of kayaking and cards with friends. Even at home, Cyndy loved being out on the river in her kayak and walking for miles. The Foss girls all followed in their father’s footsteps, receiving their pilot’s license. Cyndy loved to fly and had the opportunity to ride in the airplane that was flown by three family generations just a few weeks ago. Her sisters were her best friends and the bond she held with them was very strong. They talked to each other on the phone for hours on end. Whether they lived 50 miles apart or 1,500 miles apart, they never felt the distance. She truly led the life of a Christian and was passionate about her Catholic faith, attending church and Bible study groups, along with teaching her god-kids about the Lord. Cyndy had a giant heart that was full of love for all animals. She took the expression, “I couldn’t kill a fly,” quite literally as she would catch spiders and release them safely. She especially loved her barn cats, Walker, Samurai, her dog Will and her grand-dogs Chloe, Enzo, Bella and Nahla. More than anything, she loved spending time with her newest grandson, Rhiley. Their favorite activity together was baking chocolate chip cookies and playing tractors. She wanted nothing more than to watch him grow up and she’ll be doing just that from her seat in paradise. Above all, Cyndy loved her family and she loved to laugh. When many shared thoughts of Cyndy, happy and kind are popular words used to describe her. She lived her life to the absolute fullest and in turn, encouraged many to do the same. “And of all heroic pursuits large or small, we believe there may be none greater than a life well loved.” Cyndy lost her hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer on June 13, 2022, in her home surrounded by family. Cyndy is survived by her husband, Miles Panasuk; daughter, Nena Panasuk; son, Jake (Tryn) Panasuk; step-daughter, Heidi Okeson; sisters, Kathy (Don) Steppler, Judy (Neil) Turnbull and Mary Jo (Doug) Reidle; brothers-in-law, Mark (Jan), Dana (Brenna) and Todd (Brinda) Panasuk; sisters-inlaw, Amy Beth Panasuk and Mary (Greg) Peed; nieces, Melissa (Andrew) Fisketjon, Tara (Chad) Kelly, Somer Reidle, Abby Reidle, Taryn Gallinger, Tristyn Richendifer, Annie Miller, Gretchen Lane, Katherine Neely and Brandi Fish; nephews, Michael (Hallie) Steppler, Matthew (Katie) Turnbull, Trent Panasuk, Luke Panasuk, Ty Panasuk, Trevor Panasuk, Josiah Miller, Joshua Peed and Dustin Panasuk; grandchildren, Rhiley Panasuk, Coy Okeson, Corbin Okeson and Cade Okeson, Taylor Barstad and Jacy Barstad; her dear aunts uncles and cousins; and many other extended family members that she loves dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Helen Foss; father- and mother- in-law, George and Irene Panasuk; brother-in-law, Scot Panasuk; uncles, Henry Miller Jr. (Malea), Kenneth (Joanne) Foss, Norman Foss and Gene (Marsha) Foss; and aunts, Mildred (Dolly) Angel, Winnie Clausen, Peggy Foss and Margie Foss. (Paid Obituary)

Dennis Kittleson, 64 of Culbertson/Fairview, died June 16, 2022. He was born July 26, 1957, in Sidney to Elroy and Ruth Kittleson. He was firstborn of four brothers and one sister. He grew up and worked on the family farm and ranch with his father and brothers. Hes attended Nohyl School for one day before attending Fairview School. After graduating high school, he continued to work on the family farm and started working in the oilfield with various oil companies. In 1981, he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, and married Cindy Dobias. While in Salt Lake City, he worked on oil rigs in the mountains and one on the Great Salt Lake. In 1985, their son, Casey, was born. The following year, they moved to Kalispell, where he drove truck. In 1988, their second son, Ryan, was born. The family moved to Billings in 1991. He moved back to Fairview in 1993 and worked on the family farm and ranch. He met Kathy Thomas in 2006. They dated and were married in 2013. They resided on the family farm and ranch. He always had a passion for cars and he bought and built his many drag racing cars. He also enjoyed the great outdoors hunting, boating and fishing. He even purchased an old school bus to haul fellow bird hunters around. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons, Casey and Ryan; two grandsons; parents, Elroy and Ruth Kittleson; siblings, Kenneth Kittleson, Doug Kittleson and Danny Kittleson; stepchildren, Matthew Thomas, Stacy Ditty and Jeffrey Thomas; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbie Kittleson. Visitation be on Monday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Sidney and one hour before service at the church. Funeral services are at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview with Pastor Tim O’Shields officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery.

Maynard Lionel “Skeedo” Hawk, Charging Whirlwind Horse, 71, of Poplar died June 14, 2022. He was born to Edward Michael Hawk and Almena Necklace on May 11, 1951, in Poplar. He grew up in Fort Kipp, just west of town on the old highway. Much of his time was spent with his relatives Rusty, Dusty, Lyle, Louis “Jack” Youpee and Sissy Anderson. He later moved to Poplar and stayed with his cousins, the Dennys. He had two children with Flora Hapa: Monella Rose Hawk and Herman James Hawk, who died at a young age. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1970 and later was honorably discharged. He married June Greybull in the 1980s. He had various jobs, mainly for the BIA Road department, and did some sub-contracting for Fort Peck Housing. He also had many interests and hobbies throughout his lifetime, some of which included working horses, hunting, fishing, mechanic work and coaching baseball championship teams. He was also a men’s traditional style dancer, played the bass and rhythm guitar and enjoyed playing bingo. He and his wife, June, were members of the Poplar Assembly of God Church and were baptized together as a family — Maynard, June and Rocky — by Pastor Bill Ulin in the Poplar River. He had several stories about Pastor Ulin of when they spent time together hunting, fishing and doing maintenance at the old Poplar Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Lawrence Reddog; son, Herman Hawk; wife, June Greybull; step-son, Rocky Cooeyate; grandson, Trey Marion; and siblings, Edward, James, Carol, Bonnie, Pamela, Lauren, Estelle, Kara and Sissy Anderson. He is survived by a daughter, Monella Hawk; son, Steven Smith; numerous grandchildren; and brother, Cody Eagleman. His funeral was held Tuesday, June 21, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment was at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.