Gwen Frerich was born in Culbertson, Mont., on March 30, 1932, to 'Nute' and Dora Anklam. She passed away on Aug. 10, 2022, at the age of 90. She was a resident at Morningstar in Billings. Gwen was the oldest of three children and spent her childhood in Culbertson, except for a brief period on the Washington coast, while her dad served in the Army during World War II. Gwen married Dick Frerich on Nov. 7, 1949. They lived in Poplar and raised three girls, along with many bushels of wheat. After a lifetime of hard work and happy memories, Dick and Gwen retired to Billings, determined to never leave Montana. Gwen was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She described herself as 'a good cook,' and could make the perfect pie crust. Gwen loved bowling and was a lefty who enjoyed both league and tournament play. One of her favorite bowling memories was volunteering with the Special Olympics. Gwen was also an accomplished quilter, card and cribbage player. Gwen shared her talents with her church. She taught CCD, managed Altar Society meetings and funeral dinners, and served as chair for Our Lady of Lourdes' renowned Harvest Dinner. She and Dick were also active in the Cursillo movement. Gwen’s Catholic faith was her joy and comfort. Gwen was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Carol Self; and her brother, Edward Anklam. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Dick, who passed away in 2015. Gwen's legacy is her family — daughters and sons-in-law, Ann (Doug Berg) of Billings and Mary Lee (Dale Smith) and Connie (Bryan Schulz) of Farmington, N.M. Gwen left an indelible mark on her five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren by sharing family traditions and creating many happy memories. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. A vigil was held at Smith West Funeral Chapel in Billings on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. and the funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas the Apostle, Billings, on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. Burial at the Poplar Cemetary will be at a later date. (Paid Obituary)

Donna Jean Damon, 80, died Aug. 13, 2022, at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point. She was born on Feb. 10, 1942, to Frank Laroque and Alvina Brunelle in Poplar. She joined sisters, Betty Mc-Call and Gail Eva; and brother, Raymond “Dicky” McVay. She is survived by the families of sons, Kenny of Poplar, Brett and Richard, both of Wolf Point; and daughters, Laura, Beverly and Kathryn, all of Wolf Point, and Skilene of Belgrade. A viewing will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. with a Rosary service to follow at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Cremation will follow services. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Delores Jane Hendrickson, 89, died July 24, 2022, at Faith Home in Wolf Point. She was born to James and Lydia Gallagher on Dec. 28, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minn. In 1946, the family moved to Belfield, N.D. While a teenager, she was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She attended Belfield grade and high schools, graduating in 1952. She married John Hendrickson June 28, 1953, at Plentywood Kingdom Hall. In July, they attended the International Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses in New York City, later honeymooning in Niagara Falls. They lived at Redstone, raising six sons and three daughters. John died in September 1978. In winter of 1980, she moved her family to Plentywood. She worked at Alta Vista Cafe for Ron and Nancy Morstad as a kitchen helper, retiring in 1998. She was a hard working, quiet, gentle mother. She was also a person of strong faith and conviction, sharing her faith with others. Many enjoyed her hospitality over the years. She enjoyed every visit from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by children, Mark, Kenneth, Linda, Lydia Anderson, Danny, Lyonia and Tracy, all of Plentywood, and Lorenzo of Wolf Point; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Donald; husband, John; and son, Raylo. Private interment will take place at a later date. Memorial services via videoconferencing to be announced.