Our awesome aunt, Elizabeth “Betty” Nefzger, went with the angels on Oct. 28, 2022, with her niece and great-niece at her side. At the young age of 101, she was able to leave this world while still living at the Vista Assisted Living on St. John’s United Campus. Betty was born on May 4, 1921, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Branchie and Lewis Clark, joining her two brothers, Chuck and Delbert. Two years later, her sister Lucille arrived. She was raised in L.A. County in California and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1939. After graduation, she worked at th L.A. General Hospital and enrolled in the L.A. City College nursing worked program. During World War II, the family moved to Escondido, Calif., and she went to work at Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego, Calif. She met a young man from Montana, Ray Nefzger, who was serving in the U.S. Navy. On March 20, 1943, they were married at Escondido, Calif. In 1945, Ray was discharged and they moved to Vida, Mont., to take over the family farm. Over the years, she worked the farm, was active in her church and enjoyed her time at Templed Hills Bible Camp where she served as camp counselor and got in some fishing! Betty is survived by her nieces and nephews, she called her own: Maggie Graef of Indianapolis, Ind., Agnes (Ken) Heser of Wolf Point, Mont., Ruth Laramee of Billings, Mont., Chuck (Sheri) Olsen of Spokane, Wash., and Les (Paulette) Olsen of Fort Peck, Mont. She is also survived by her niece and Goddaughter, Dea (Craig) Hostetler of Glendive, Mont., and numerous other nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; her parents; brothers; sister; and niece, Laura Payne. The full obituary can be seen at the Cremation and Funeral Gallery website. (Paid Obituary)

On Oct. 23, 2022, Wayne Peterson, son of Eva Rae and Gordon Peterson of Culbertson, died at his home in Butte at age 87. An educator throughout his life, he earned his degrees at Minot State in North Dakota and the University of Montana. He began his career as a school teacher and basketball coach in Portal, N.D., where he took his team to the state championships. Then, after teaching in Oregon and Colorado, he returned to Montana, where he eventually retired as a superintendent of schools in Alberton. Settling in Butte later in life, he explored his interest in giving back to others through coaching wheelchair tennis and working with adult literacy projects. He was also a proud patron of education for students in developing countries. His side passions for photography and travel took him around the world, enjoying decades of international experiences. From Munich to Moscow, Toledo to Thailand, he pursued his deep interest in other cultures and the celebration of our shared humanity. He is survived by two sons, a grandson and brothers, Allen and Gene. A private family celebration of his life will occur at a later date.

Margaret Radue-Olson Margaret “Maggie” Michelle Radue-Olson, 25, died Poplar died Oct. 20, 2022. She was living in Moorehead, Minn., at the time of her death. She was born in Wolf Point Nov. 27, 1996, to Michelle Radue and Irvin Olson Sr. She is the youngest of her siblings, Raymond, Heather, Victoria, Cameo, Wayne, Erica and Merciline. She grew up in Poplar and attended Poplar Schools. She was a kind, carefree and loving soul. Anyone who had the privilege of meeting her would tell you that she really was a sweetheart and that she loved to laugh and goof off with her family and friends. She was always at her mother’s side, whether they were going shopping, going to powwows, family events or even just staying home to snack and watch movies together. One of her biggest joys in life was being an auntie to her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her son, Rileigh Youpee; father, Irvin Olson Sr.; six older siblings; grandmothers, Margaret Hapa, Yvette Todd, Isabelle and Eloise Youngman, Donna Black Dog, Cindy Radue, Anne Lester. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment followed at Box Elder Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.