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Richard Hickok
Richard Dean Hickok, 75, of Williston, N.D., died Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D.
He was born Sept. 2, 1950, in Glasgow to Norman Edward and Betty “Elizabeth” (Stennes) Hickok. He joined Norman Dale and sister, Shirley, and brother, Wayne, later joined the family. He grew up along the Hi-Line in places such as Vida, Hinsdale, Malta and Wolf Point.
He married Patricia Heser and Barry, Tara, Stacie and Shasta were born. This marriage later ended in divorce. In 1990, he moved to Williston, N.D., where he met and married Evonne Curtiss/ Moberg at the Frontier Museum Church in Williston on 9-9-99, gaining a fourth daughter, Jessica.
After attending business college in Billings, he joined his father in the family trucking business, along with dedicating many years of faithful service to UPS.
He found his true vocation in the service of others. His life was an enduring testament to the healing power Christ through community service, unconditional love and sponsorship. After experiencing numerous early challenges, his life was changed by counseling, AA, Al-Anon, volunteerism and his belief in God. He led with a quick smile, booming voice, a story and a meal. He was a beacon of hope for many, dedicating countless hours to sponsoring individuals through AA and Al-Anon, where his guidance, through his own experience with his sobriety of 35 years, provided a lifeline to those navigating their own paths to recovery. His compassionate heart led him to be a member of the Moose, Gideons, to run a recovery Bible study, promote the oilfield man camp ministry, haul furniture for the crisis
Richard Hickok
Richard Dean Hickok, 75, of Williston, N.D., died Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D.
He was born Sept. 2, 1950, in Glasgow to Norman Edward and Betty “Elizabeth” (Stennes) Hickok. He joined Norman Dale and sister, Shirley, and brother, Wayne, later joined the family. He grew up along the Hi-Line in places such as Vida, Hinsdale, Malta and Wolf Point.
He married Patricia Heser and Barry, Tara, Stacie and Shasta were born. This marriage later ended in divorce. In 1990, he moved to Williston, N.D., where he met and married Evonne Curtiss/ Moberg at the Frontier Museum Church in Williston on 9-9-99, gaining a fourth daughter, Jessica.
After attending business college in Billings, he joined his father in the family trucking business, along with dedicating many years of faithful service to UPS.
He found his true vocation in the service of others. His life was an enduring testament to the healing power Christ through community service, unconditional love and sponsorship. After experiencing numerous early challenges, his life was changed by counseling, AA, Al-Anon, volunteerism and his belief in God. He led with a quick smile, booming voice, a story and a meal. He was a beacon of hope for many, dedicating countless hours to sponsoring individuals through AA and Al-Anon, where his guidance, through his own experience with his sobriety of 35 years, provided a lifeline to those navigating their own paths to recovery. His compassionate heart led him to be a member of the Moose, Gideons, to run a recovery Bible study, promote the oilfield man camp ministry, haul furniture for the crisis
Extension Publishes Latest Issue Of Magazine
The latest issue of Lives & Landscapes, the magazine of Montana State University Extension, is now available to read online or request in print. The free magazine is published three times a year.
Co-managing editor Erika Malo said the magazine covers the expansive work of MSU Extension and aims to serve readers in both rural and urban communities.
“We purposefully include articles
Extension Publishes Latest Issue Of Magazine
The latest issue of Lives & Landscapes, the magazine of Montana State University Extension, is now available to read online or request in print. The free magazine is published three times a year.
Co-managing editor Erika Malo said the magazine covers the expansive work of MSU Extension and aims to serve readers in both rural and urban communities.
“We purposefully include articles
Judge Rules Commissioner Can Investigate Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana doesn’t get to stop the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance from investigating a data breach that a cted 462,000 Montanans, a judge said.
In an order, Lewis and Clark District Court Judge Christopher Abbott denied a motion from the insurance provider to halt the investigation because doing so would allow Blue Cross to “skip the administrative review
Judge Rules Commissioner Can Investigate Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana doesn’t get to stop the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance from investigating a data breach that a cted 462,000 Montanans, a judge said.
In an order, Lewis and Clark District Court Judge Christopher Abbott denied a motion from the insurance provider to halt the investigation because doing so would allow Blue Cross to “skip the administrative review
Harris Pfeiffer
Funeral services for Harris Pfei_er were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Redstone Hall in Redstone, Mont. Interment followed with military honors at the Redstone Cemetery (Valley View) with a luncheon to be served at the Redstone Hall following the interment rite. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood has charge of services. Leave condolences at www.fulkersonsplentywood. com. Harris Pfei_er passed away suddenly at his home in Wolf Point, Mont., April 19, 2026, at the age of 78.
Harris was born June 24, 1947, at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood, Mont., to his parents Kenneth and Pearl (Schuhrke) Pfei_er. He was raised on the family farm south of Redstone, Mont. He learned farming from his father and the art of cooking from his mother.
He graduated high school in 1965. He then went to Dawson Community College in Glendive, Mont., where he earned an associate’s degree in science. Soon after college, he joined the Army and spent most of the next three years in West Germany as a radar repairman in the 6th Battalion 562nd Artillery USAEUR. After being honorably discharged in 1972, he then moved to Wolf Point, Mont., and got a job at Wood’s Powr-Grip where he worked the next 18 years until the company relocated. Later, he sold insurance for AAL (now Thrivent) for many years and worked for FedEx until he eventually retired.
It wasn’t long after moving home and getting a good job at Wood’s when he met the love of his life Linda (Sorenson). He would lovingly call her his “Schautze,” which means “darling” or “sweetheart” in German, but to him it simply meant “my love.” In February 1973, they were married in Wolf Point at Trinity Lutheran Church, the beginning of a 53 years long adventure together. They would go on to have three sons, Rodell, Rylan, and Rhandy. He was proud of his family and he loved them very much. They would go on vacations, hunts and, through the years, have many family get-togethers full of laughs and loving fun.
He was a great talker and loved visiting with family, friends and neighbors. He enjoyed gardening, hunting
Harris Pfeiffer
Funeral services for Harris Pfei_er were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Redstone Hall in Redstone, Mont. Interment followed with military honors at the Redstone Cemetery (Valley View) with a luncheon to be served at the Redstone Hall following the interment rite. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood has charge of services. Leave condolences at www.fulkersonsplentywood. com. Harris Pfei_er passed away suddenly at his home in Wolf Point, Mont., April 19, 2026, at the age of 78.
Harris was born June 24, 1947, at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood, Mont., to his parents Kenneth and Pearl (Schuhrke) Pfei_er. He was raised on the family farm south of Redstone, Mont. He learned farming from his father and the art of cooking from his mother.
He graduated high school in 1965. He then went to Dawson Community College in Glendive, Mont., where he earned an associate’s degree in science. Soon after college, he joined the Army and spent most of the next three years in West Germany as a radar repairman in the 6th Battalion 562nd Artillery USAEUR. After being honorably discharged in 1972, he then moved to Wolf Point, Mont., and got a job at Wood’s Powr-Grip where he worked the next 18 years until the company relocated. Later, he sold insurance for AAL (now Thrivent) for many years and worked for FedEx until he eventually retired.
It wasn’t long after moving home and getting a good job at Wood’s when he met the love of his life Linda (Sorenson). He would lovingly call her his “Schautze,” which means “darling” or “sweetheart” in German, but to him it simply meant “my love.” In February 1973, they were married in Wolf Point at Trinity Lutheran Church, the beginning of a 53 years long adventure together. They would go on to have three sons, Rodell, Rylan, and Rhandy. He was proud of his family and he loved them very much. They would go on vacations, hunts and, through the years, have many family get-togethers full of laughs and loving fun.
He was a great talker and loved visiting with family, friends and neighbors. He enjoyed gardening, hunting
Student Loan Assistance Program Preserves Family Farms, Ranches
The Montana Department of Agriculture’s Student Loan Assistance Program is now accepting applications. Established during the 2019 legislative session, this program provides student loan assistance to Montana’s college- educated youth pursuing careers in farming or ranching.
“The Student Loan Assistance Program seeks to help relieve some of the financial stressors that our young farmers
Student Loan Assistance Program Preserves Family Farms, Ranches
The Montana Department of Agriculture’s Student Loan Assistance Program is now accepting applications. Established during the 2019 legislative session, this program provides student loan assistance to Montana’s college- educated youth pursuing careers in farming or ranching.
“The Student Loan Assistance Program seeks to help relieve some of the financial stressors that our young farmers
Brian Weston Sr.
Brian Harry Weston Sr., 49, aka Harry-O or B-Dub, died April 15, 2026, in Bismarck, N.D.
He was born Jan. 8, 1977, to Rita Brown and Verne Weston Sr. in Chelsea. He grew up in Wolf Point, where he went to school and graduated in 1995. Years after, he met his first wife, Skyla White Hawk, and had children: Tay-Lee, Taylor, Briann and Angel. As the years went on, they split and became co-parents and friends. He met Myra Bull Chief in 2002 and had four boys, Dylan, Brian Jr., Brent and Xander, and they married in 2019.
He loved spending time with his friends, family and grandchildren. He liked watching his Dallas Cowboys.
He is survived by his children, Tay-Lee, Taylor, Briann, Dylan, Brian Jr., Brent and Xander; adopted children, Galen Fourstar and Garry Robinson II; brothers, Manuel Brown, Cody Whitebear,
Brian Weston Sr.
Brian Harry Weston Sr., 49, aka Harry-O or B-Dub, died April 15, 2026, in Bismarck, N.D.
He was born Jan. 8, 1977, to Rita Brown and Verne Weston Sr. in Chelsea. He grew up in Wolf Point, where he went to school and graduated in 1995. Years after, he met his first wife, Skyla White Hawk, and had children: Tay-Lee, Taylor, Briann and Angel. As the years went on, they split and became co-parents and friends. He met Myra Bull Chief in 2002 and had four boys, Dylan, Brian Jr., Brent and Xander, and they married in 2019.
He loved spending time with his friends, family and grandchildren. He liked watching his Dallas Cowboys.
He is survived by his children, Tay-Lee, Taylor, Briann, Dylan, Brian Jr., Brent and Xander; adopted children, Galen Fourstar and Garry Robinson II; brothers, Manuel Brown, Cody Whitebear,



