On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, we said goodbye (for now) to “Denny.” We are heartbroken and numb but also comforted as we reflect and reminisce with one another about the unforgettable times and years that we had with him. Norven Dennis Langager was born in Pasadena, Calif.,, on March 24, 1946, and grew up in Wolf Point, Mont. He graduated from Wolf Point High School and Eastern Montana College and served in the U.S. Army. Once his Army service was complete, he worked as a radio announcer and then began his career in the bulk fuel and trucking business. He was a licensed real estate agent and insurance agent and owned an old-time photo business. He also worked in the automobile industry as a car salesman and finance manager. When Denny retired, he resumed his love for writing poetry and began volunteering at the Billings Montana Temple. Over the years, Denny enjoyed golf, hunting, cooking, live theater, reading, writing poetry, traveling, music and singing, art, photography, outdoor walks, National Parks and historical sites, spending time at Fort Peck, going to movies and attending various sporting events. He was looking forward to the upcoming Mustangs baseball season. He was a collector of coins and objects. He loved the opportunity to serve others through decades of church callings and LDS temple work. Denny and Rita were married for 39 years and together for 41. His children and grandchildren were so very important to him. He enjoyed attending their sporting events and simply just spending time with them. He was incredibly close to his siblings and looked forward to the family get-togethers and his weekly breakfasts with his brother, Harvey; and friend, Freddie. Denny had many extended family members that were very special to him. He also made so many dear friends over the years that were important to him. We are sincerely grateful for all of you and for your love and support over the years. Denny loved and lived his life to the fullest and did it “his way.” Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Norven and June Langager; sister, Carolyn Langager Keller; granddaughter, Olivia Jane Langager; and half-brother Robert Machart Sr. He is survived by his wife, Rita; son, Jason (Shannon) Langager; daughter, LaQuita Zilkoski; son, Mike Lett; brother, Harvey Langager; and sisters, JoAnn (Steve) Booth and Tana (Rich) Mayo; and seven grandchildren: Navarro, Zynan and Drake Zilkoski; and Evalynn, Jackson, Collin and Ava Langager. Until we meet again, we will remember the influence and significant impact you have had in all of our lives. We love you Denny. (Paid Obituary)

John Joseph McEneaney, 69, died May 9, 2023, at home in Philipsburg, Mont., after a years-long fight with cancer. John was born Sept. 1,1953, in Wolf Point, Mont., the second of four children born to James and Mary (Greufe) McEneaney He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School, where his mischievous spirit frequently landed him on the wrong side of the school's nuns but helped him form lifelong friendships. He graduated from Wolf Point High School, Class of 1971, and is best remembered by some locals for streaking the town’s rodeo on a $50 bet. He attended the University of Montana and Montana State University over nearly a decade, taking breaks to work and save tuition money eventually graduating from MSU with a degree in agricultural business. He later joined the Army Reserve and then received a teaching certificate and taught at Lodge Grass High School for 12 years before moving on to own and manage his growing number of rental properties. A reformed bachelor, John got lucky in love later in life. He married Patricia (McClure) McEneaney Dec. 13, 2012, in White Sulphur Springs, and the couple retired together in 2014 to their home in Philipsburg. Trish made him “happy fat” with her excellent cooking; was the keeper of the wifi password and knew how to work the damn remote; gave him an adult stepson, Jason, whom he loved; and she supported and cared for him through the challenges of cancer. An obsessive skier, John was happiest on the moun-Ml tain, especially on a powder day, though he claimed “any day the lift is running is a good day to ski.” He was a regular for decades at Bridger Bowl Ski Area in Bozeman and, in his final years, at Discovery Ski Area in Philipsburg. He loved eating pocket PB& Js on the chairlift, knew weekday lift operators by name, tolerated snowboarders, prided himself on not setting foot in a ski lodge for years and cultivated a reputation among his nieces and nephews as the world's least-patient ski instructor. When he was diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2016 and wasn’t expected to see another winter, he bought a ski pass anyway and enjoyed six more seasons. John was the sort of person who wore jeans (black, of course) to his father’s funeral; turned off the “boob tube' to force his nieces and nephews outside for a game of catch; drove his mom to church; could roof a house or replace a water pipe as easily as he could talk about the stock market; would help a friend build their house or move their kids’ off to college; and said he didn’t want a dog, only to drive around with his wife's Shitzu on his lap. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Stephen McEneaney. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; stepson, Jason Hampton; siblings, Cathleen (McEneaney) Lynch (Bill Lynch) and Mike McEneaney (Debbie McEneaney); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and their families; and a tight group of close friends. A funeral service for John will be held Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Philips & St. James Catholic Church, 308 W Kearney, Philipsburg, MT 59858, at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow the funeral sendee at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John’s are suggested to organizations specializing in cancer research. Please visit longfellowfinneganriddle. com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of John. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Service has been privileged to care for John and his family. (Paid Obituary)

Rilee Joseph Beston, “Eagle Circles The Enemy”, 23, died May 6, 2023, in Wolf Point. He was born on April 25, 2000, in Wolf Point to Janeen Firemoon and Darrell Beston Sr. He grew up in Frazer. He graduated from Frazer in 2018 and attended MYCA in Dillon, Class 38. He enjoyed basketball, baseball, fishing, cross country, track, taking his baby girl swimming, video games, construction work with his dad and brothers and getting wood for his mom. He moved to North Dakota with his brother Trenton, where they both had families of their own. He worked for Friesen Construction, Jason’s in North Dakota where he worked his way up as supervisor and worked at United Quality. On Oct. 8, 2020, his baby girl was born. He would love to call late or early in the morning just to check on you or say “I’m bored, what are you doing?” or “Ma, Sis, Pops, how do you cook this?”. He is survived by his parents, Janeen Firemoon and Darrell Beston Sr.; brothers, Darrell Beston Jr., Aaron Beston, Evan Beston and Jamie Beston; sisters, Brittani Beston, Tyra Overton, Shania Lutes, Pamala Beston and Londyn Rattling Thunder; daughter, Octavia Rose Lynn Beston; grandparents, Joseph and Shari Beston, Veronica Firemoon and Arthur Adams; He held a special place in his heart for Eragon Yellow Robe, who helped raise as a baby. His funeral service was held Friday, May 12, at the Oswego Community Hall. Rilee will be laid to rest next to his brother Trenton and nephew, Enright Beston at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Frazer.