Allen Paul Schillinger, 97, died Dec. 22, 2024, in Wolf Point. Allan Paul Schillinger was born May 25, 1927, in Wolf Point, Mont. He was the second child born to Joseph and Cecelia (Lenz) Schillinger, and grew up on the farm with his brother Leo and, later, sister Joan. Allan attended the Schillinger Country School for his elementary education and graduated from Circle High School in 1945. While in high school, he met Shirley Ann Njaa. They were married June 9, 1947m and moved to the family farm near Vida. There they raised their three children — Don, Jim and Dianne. A lifelong farmer, Allan was dedicated to doing the best for his land. He first farmed with his father, then later became partners with his brother Leo and still later with his son Jim. Following in his dad’s footsteps, Allan enjoyed playing independent baseball with his Vida teammates. Allan and Shirley were sports enthusiasts and followed their children as the played for the Circle Wildcats and the Grizzlies and later as they coached high school sports. They were happy to be able to travel to support their grandchildren as they participated in many sports. Although he lived in the same place almost his life, Allan enjoyed traveling with Shirley, especially trips to Hawaii, Japan and Hong Kong. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Vida, the Knights of Columbus and the Elks. He served on the school boards at both Vida and Circle and was appointed to serve on the State Hail Insurance Board. The last few years of his life, Allan lived in the Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point, where he received great care. He was very grateful for Dr. Zilkoski’s presence in the last weeks. Allan was preceded in death by his parents; Shirley, his wife of 69 years; brother Leo and his wife Beverly; sister Joan and her husband Dale Goodale; his son-in-law Wade Sukut; and his granddaughter, Nikki Lee Schillinger. He is survived by his children, Don and Nancy Schillinger, Jim and Debi Schillinger and Dianne Sukut. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Shawna (Bryan) Batchelor, Kelli (Ray) Sebestyen, Michelle (Paul) Mehling, Brandy (Tyler) Greff, Jace (Amie) Schillinger, Shann (Ericka) Schillinger, Nicole (Kelly) Keysor and Brent (Lauren) Sukut. He is also survived by nine great-grandsons, eight great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. His funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 30, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Circle. A luncheon followed at Country Market with interment at Vida Cemetery immediately following. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. (Paid Obituary)

Arnette Rae Borden, 87, of Scobey died Dec. 11, 2024. She was born to George and Florence Rubin of Whitetail on May 14, 1937, where she lived on their family farm. She attended school in both Whitetail and Flaxville. Upon graduating from high school, she attended Eastern Montana College and earned a degree in elementary education. She then returned to Scobey to teach fifth and sixth graders. She loved teaching and always enjoyed running into her students throughout the years. She married Scobey rancher Gerald Wolford in 1964, and the couple made their home on a farm south of Scobey. Their time together was cut short when Gerald died in a vehicle accident in 1966. While working as a legal secretary for the Fosland office, a trusted friend set her up on a blind date. Little did she know that she would meet the love of her life, Vernon Borden, a widower working for the Montana Highway Department. After a brief three-month courtship, they were married in Fort Peck and she welcomed Vern’s two daughters into her family. As a family, they resided in Fort Peck, Wolf Point and Missoula until Vern’s retirement in 1989. At that time, they returned to her beloved community of Scobey. Tragically, Vern died in 1993. She had a deep love for animals, especially cats, and she cherished many beloved pets throughout her life. She was an avid supporter of The Humane Society and World Wildlife Fund. She had countless friends with whom she loved to socialize. She also enjoyed playing darts, painting, singing and solving crossword puzzles. She is survived by her daughters, Chylon Brigham of Phoenix, Ariz., and Chanda Brandt of Peerless; and two grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.