19 May 2022

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Bainville Class Of 2034

Bainville Class Of 2034


Members of the Bainville School Class of 2034 include Jaxon Aernold, Marleigh Brookman, Raelyn Conlin, Hughston Heen, Addelynn Helms. Cruz Hollanda, Paislee Iron Bear, Jolee Jorgenson, SaraBeth Parsons, Bayli Peterson, Maycin Tollett and Harlee Vance. (Photo by James Walling)

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Bender

Bender


Brockton High School valedictorian Jonathon spoke to attendees at the graduation festivities May 13. (Photo by James Walling)

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Honorees

Honorees


Brockton High School graduates for 2022 included (left to right) Jewell Youpee, Jonathan Bender and Spirit Feather (not pictured Jaidyn Edmisten). (Photo by James Walling)

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John Manning

John Manning


John Duane Manning, 87, Homestead died Jan. 30, 2022, at his son's home in Worden. He was born to William Manning Sr. and Gladys (Mork) Manning on Aug. 16, 1934, at the family ranch in Homestead, joining his sister Dorothy two years his senior. His family was part of the Assiniboine/Sioux Fort Peck Tribe. He was raised on the family ranch west of Homestead and was educated in Medicine Lake. He joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. His time in the military was his only absence from the Manning family ranch. He married JoAnn Lizotte of Froid on Dec. 8, 1971. To this union, two children were born, John William ā€œJWā€ and Jolynn Anastasia Manning. He enjoyed bronc riding and loved rodeos attending the NFR rodeos in Oklahoma and later in Las Vegas. Many trips were made to rodeos where he instilled the love of the sport to his son. John and JoAnn later divorced. He lived out his days at the family ranch near Homestead until failing health when he went to stay with his son in Worden. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Ann, from a previous marriage. He is survived by his son, John William 'JW' Manning of Worden; daughter, Jolynn Anastasia Voth of Sharon Springs, Kansas; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, May 14, at the Medicine Lake Fire Hall with interment at the Big Lake (Homestead) Cemetery.

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Bonnie Panasuk

Bonnie Panasuk


A memorial service for Bonnie Kaye Panasuk, 65 of Culbertson, Mont., was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022, at The Church of Grace and Peace, Culbertson, Mont., with Pastor Ross Reinhiller officiating. Services are under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, Mont. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons. com. Bonnie passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Sanford Hospital, Bismarck, N.D. In lieu of flowers, Bonnie and her family ask that you make a donation to the Roosevelt Medical Health Foundation. This can be done by calling Roosevelt Medical Center and contacting Jaimee Green at 406-787-6401. Bonnie Kaye Panasuk, age 65, left this earth on May 8, 2022. She was born June 18, 1956 to parents Arthur (Pete) and Mildred Rath. She had one sister, Sharon, and one brother, Randy. Bonnie was raised in Elgin, N.D., where her family farmed. In her early years, she could be found milking cows and working summer fallow. Even as a young girl, she could outwork the boys and had a passion for all things play and adventure. She married Kevin Grosz in 1973 and, shortly thereafter, they welcomed their beloved daughter, Jennifer Grosz, to their family. The family moved to, Ansbach, Germany, where they welcomed their only son, Dustin Grosz. Becoming a mother was one of her greatest joys and those early years ā€˜raising her childrenā€™ were some of her favorite memories. There are so many pictures, stories and even ā€˜specialā€™ outfits that are now donned by her great-grandchildren. As a young mother with a fun-loving spirit, she reserved a significant place in her heart for this period of her life. After their return to the United States, she attended college in Dickinson, N.D., at Dickinson State University where she graduated with her associate degree. The family then moved to Bismarck, N.D., to be closer to their families. This allowed her to spend time at the family farm and with her parents, whom she loved whole heartedly. Her warm demeanor, intelligence and attention to details were put to good use when she opened her own bookkeeping business. She was a woman ahead of her time, balancing her young family and operating a thriving business. In true Bonnie fashion, she forged her own path and had many adoring clients that spanned over the 30 years that her business was thriving. One of the greatest tragedies in Bonnieā€™s life happened when her daughter Jennifer experienced a traumatic brain injury while at dance class. Bonnie courageously cared for her daughter as a primary caregiver and devoted mother for many years. Her attention to detail carried over to the care of her daughter. The devotion and commitment that she showed her after this tragedy were rare traits that not many people have. In the early 2000s, Bonnie decided that she needed a change and that rural lake life suited her and moved to one of favorite places at Fort Peck, Mont. She made many lifelong friends and had so many days of fishing and hunting that she documented in her journal. Fourth of July on the lake for many years are some of her most special memories for her entire family. Thanksgiving 2004, Bonnie met her present husband Zane Panasuk, whom she dated for two years and they married on June 2, 2006. Bonnie and Zane lived primarily on the Centennial Ranch north of Culbertson. Zane and Bonnie still enjoyed many wonderful Thursdays and weekends at the lake. Bonnie shared an amazing love for both the lake and the ranch. She loved having her grandkids at the farm riding 4-wheelers, hunting and gardening. After working at the ranch, she would take the grandkids to the lake for fishing, boating and relaxation. Bonnie also had a great love for animals, the cattle on the ranch and especially her dogs, first Peter and then Abby. Her love for everyone and every animal only showed how much love she had to give. Bonnie was always an amazing friend and was generous with her time and devoted many hours of her time to giving to the church and the children of the community. In 2019, Bonnie was diagnosed with lung cancer and fought a courageous battle. Bonnie loved the staff at the Sidney Cancer Center and appreciated the care that they gave her through her fight, never allowing her to give up her hope and faith. Bonnie loved being a mother and making sure to care of her husband, grandkids, parents, nieces, nephews, friends, church family and children that she took her last breath on Motherā€™s Day. Grateful for having shared in Bonnieā€™s life are her husband, Zane Panasuk, her children, Dustin (Bobbie) Grosz of Sisters, Ore., Cary Cochran, Sheridan (Dan) Cotrell of Red Lodge, Mont., and Jericho Panasuk of Los Angeles, Calif.; her grandchildren, Britny (Brock), Tyler (Megan), Brianna (Grant), Brooke, Ashley, Kaia, Carmen, Rylee, Madelynn, Zane, Tommy and Ava; her great-grandchildren, Keenan, Sydnee, Cristian, Adelynn and Jocelynn; parents, Arthur (Mildred) Rath; sister, Sharon (Gene) Schmitz; brother, Randy (Velecia) Rath; and many nieces and nephews. Bonnie was preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer Grosz; and father and mother-in-law, Willie (Donna) Panasuk. (Paid Obituary)

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12 May 2022

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Candidates For Sheriff Exchange Views During Forum

Candidates For Sheriff Exchange Views During Forum


Candidates for Roosevelt County sheriff discussed their desire to decrease crime including drug use in the county during a forum sponsored by this newspaper and the Wolf Point Elks Lodge on Thursday, May 5. The primary election is scheduled for June 7. The general election is Nov. 8. Current Sheriff Jason Frederick said he possesses the passion to be the sheriff. He noted that he realized

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Millerā€™s Involvement Includes Athletics, BPA In Froid

Millerā€™s Involvement Includes Athletics, BPA In Froid


Whether itā€™s on the athletic field or in the classroom, Bode Miller has been a leader at Froid High School for the past four years. He will serve as the schoolā€™s salutatorian when graduation exercises take place on Saturday, May 21. ā€œIt might not be very good, but I got it done,ā€ Miller said about his speech for the special day. ā€œIā€™m looking forward to graduation.ā€ Miller

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