Wayne Giese, 80, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. He was born Aug. 28, 1946, to Raymond and Muriel (Bakkum) Giese in Williston, N.D. He lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his students and his community. Raised on the family farm, he attended school in Bainville. A natural athlete, he attended Miles City Community College, where he excelled in basketball, baseball and track. He continued his education at Montana State University in Bozeman, earning his undergraduate degree. He later obtained his master’s degree in New Mexico. On Jan. 3, 1967, he married Billie Lou Torgerson. They shared many years of marriage and a lifetime of shared history, raising two children, Tisha Roberts and Monte Giese. His passion for education and athletics shaped his professional life. He served as a dedicated teacher, administrator and coach in Red Lodge and Geyser before making his final teaching stop in Sidney. It was in Sidney where he made lifelong friends and proudly took over the family farm. An outstanding basketball referee, his decades of fairness

Elizabeth Fowler, 92, of Wolf Point died Sept. 21, 2026, at Trinity Hospital. She was born Aug. 10, 1934, in Edmore, N.D., to Richard and Mary Jane (Bercier) Graham. The family moved to Raymond in 1939 to farm her mother’s deeded land. She was very proud of the fact that her mother had been deeded this land from Belcourt, N.D., and was herself enrolled with the Turtle Mountain Chippewa, Pembina band. She attended school in Raymond and graduated from Plentywood High School in 1952 with her sister, Jessie. The two girls did everything together — including getting married on the same day on April 19, 1953, to best friends in Plentywood in a double wedding. She married John Fowler and Jessie married Stanley Nichols. When John accepted a job with the Montana State Highway Department in Wolf Point in 1963, they moved with their four sons, Dale, Glenn, John and Donnie from Plentywood. In 1969, she and John had a daughter, Susan. She worked briefly at Trinity Hospital in the kitchen before working as a secretary/bookkeeper for Culligan Water. She also spent time working at the Retired Senior Volunteer Program as a secretary. Later, she worked as bookkeeper for then Valley Motor Supply, which is now ironically Carquest, the current employer of her son, Donnie; and his boss, her grandson, DJ. It was through those years and close family friends Norman and Doris Larter’s encouragement that she and John became members of the Trinity Lutheran Church. She and John would often help with the church by volunteering their time to clean the church and as a Sunday school teacher. She also served as church secretary and as church

Felicia Kay Scott, 48, passed away on Oct. 16, 2026. She was born in Shiprock, N.M., to her mother, Emma Scott on April 4, 1978. She grew up with her two younger siblings, Stacey and Junior. Later, Felicia moved to Sweet Water, where she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Dean and Vina Paul, whom she called mom and dad. She also grew up alongside her cousin, Tweet (Devonna), sharing memories and experiences that would remain a part of her life. Felicia attended the Kicking Horse Job Corps Center in Montana, where she met Neal Sam (Neal Iron Cloud Sr.). Shortly after graduating, the two were married and began building their family. Together, they welcomed four children: Baby Neal, Precious, Santee and the baby of the family, Caleb. Her children were an important part of her life and her greatest blessings. Felicia eventually made her home in Wolf Point, Mont., where she worked at Subs and Such and Albertsons. She continued her education at Fort Peck Community College, was involved with Blue Sky Ministries and later worked for the Tribes. Mom was a happy, outgoing woman who had a special gift for making others smile. She was a jokester, bringing laughter wherever she went and knew just how to cheer someone up. Even when she was feeling down herself, she often hid it behind her smile and laughter. She had a welcoming spirit and could make friends with just about anyone. Throughout her life, she enjoyed playing volleyball, basketball, football and softball. She formed many friendships along the way and touched the lives of countless people. To all the family and friends, we