Carolyn Sigg Pilgrim, 92, of Wolf Point died March 18, 2023, at Trinity Hospital. She was born Nov. 29, 1930, in Joliet to Alfred G and Eleanor Horrall Sigg. She attended her school years in Joliet; Los Angeles, Calif.; and her senior year of high school in Hinsdale, where she graduated in 1948. She worked in her early years at the Hinsdale Tribune and at the state welfare office in Helena. She attended Montana State University - Billings from 1950-1960, graduating with a bachelor of science in education. She taught various grades from 1952-1988, in Glasgow, Billings, Forsyth, Terry, Wolf Point, Sunnyside and at Frontier School. She spent many years as a substitute teacher while raising her children. She loved to dance, read, listen to music and study scriptures. She was an avid reader with an extensive collection of books covering a wide variety of subjects. She was very active in her church and dearly loved her “church family.” Over the last 50+ years, her involvement with her church included teaching Sunday school, Relief Society and primary; and also playing the piano for church services, weddings and funerals — which was her favorite calling. She married Joseph E. Pilgrim in April 1963, and died one month shy of their 60th wedding anniversary. They have four children: Kerry, Joe, Andrea and Ronald. They have 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Her only living sibling is Jacob Sigg. Her sisters, Barbara Warddrip, Alfreda Drabbs, Julia Slack, Audrey Larson and Martha Neutgens, all preceded her in death. A funeral was held Saturday, March 25, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment was at the Joliet Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Monica Rose Martell-Walking Eagle, 67, of Poplar died March 15, 2023, at Poplar Community Hospital. She was born March 9, 1956, to Floyd Dominic Martell Sr. and Roberta Louise Martell in Blair. She grew up in Blair and attended Brockton School. As she grew, she loved to explore and experience living in different cities and states, but was always drawn back home to Poplar where she lived most of her life. She earned her high school equivalency diploma on May 28, 1976. She attended Police Academy in Bismarck, N.D., and was a certified nurse’s aide along with earning college credits. Throughout her life, she enjoyed working at A& S, Poplar Hospital, Spotted Bull, Poplar HeadStart and, while living in Denver, Colo., she worked as a secretary and CNA for Health Resources and Services Administration. During her employment, she earned many certificates, including most dedicated. Anyone who knew her knew she was a strong woman, outspoken with an amazing sense of humor and a heart of pure gold. She was always there for everyone and anyone. In her early 20s, she met her husband Alfred Walking Eagle Sr. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bingo, playing machines and fishing. She had a passion for traditional dancing and wanted one day to own an all-buckskin dress so she could show off her dancing skills. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Floyd “Little Guy” Jr. Martell, Jack Martell and Lori Ann Martell; grandchildren, Samantha Headdress, Robert Pinkerton and Tyler Pinkerton; and great-granddaughter, Mahlani Lezard. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Walking Eagle Sr.; siblings, Betty Martell, Stanley Martell, Frank Martell, Sophia Youngman and Mildred Friedrich; children, Donovan Martell, Jessica Garcia-Garza, Roberta Not Afraid, Tonetta Cantrell, Alfred Walking Eagle, Buddy WalkingEagle, Jack Walking Eagle, Chili Walking Eagle, Ida Kicking Woman; and numerous grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 24, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment followed at Riverside Catholic Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Lloyd Aspenlieder, , of Culbertson died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Roosevelt Medical Care Center in Culbertson. He was born Oct. 9, 1935, in Estevan, Sask., Canada, to Elizabeth Hochstein and John Aspenlieder, one of seven children. His family moved to Glendive in 1948 and were naturalized in 1953. He attended Sacred Heart Parochial School. When he was in sixth and seventh grades, he set pins at the bowling alley in Glendive. He was a bellhop at the Jordan Hotel in eighth and ninth grades. He spent 20 years in the Montana Army National Guard and retired as a captain. He married Shirley Mae Cady on June 1, 1957. Their son Alan was born Feb. 8, 1959, and son Jeffery was born May 10, 1960. They were foster parents to Eddie Roller, beginning in 1975. The family moved to Culbertson from Glendive in 1959. He managed Miracle Gas propane plant. He operated the laundromat and laundry service, managed the Stockman Bar for two years and worked for Miller Oil Company for 25 years. He was the mail carrier for Bainville to and from Wolf Point route for nine years and caretaker for the Culbertson rest area for 30 years. He also mowed yards for many people. He was a member of the Culbertson Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Jaycees and the Culbertson Saddle Club. He served 20 years on the Culbertson Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church along with serving as a lector, Eucharistic minister, attended a two-year course to be a lay presider in the absence of a priest. He served on the parish council for 18 years and did maintenance of the church for many years. His passion was the Culbertson Saddle Club’s wagon trains. He owned his own wagon and several teams over the years. He was preceded in death by parents, John and Elizabeth Aspenlieder; brothers, Harvey Aspenlieder and Matt Aspenlieder; and sisters, Viola Hanks and Lorraine Bishop. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons, Alan Aspenlieder, Jeff Aspenlieder and Eddie Roller; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brothers, Edward Aspenlieder and Lawrence Aspenlieder. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday April 1, at 10 a.m. at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church in Culbertson. Father Anietie Ukanide and Father Francis Schrieber will concelebrate the Mass. Vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church in Culbertson on Friday, March 31. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed and can be viewed directly on his obituary page at www. fulkersons.com.