Obituaries

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

NELSON TALLBULL, SR. Age 88 passed away. Wake services will be Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the Blessed Catholic Sacrament Church 7:00 pm. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 10:00 am at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer, Montana. Nelson Tallbull Sr., Ota'taveaenohe (blue hawk) age 88 of Billings formerly of Busby, MT passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012 at Eagle Cliff Manor in Billings. Nelson was born October 25, 1923 the son of Charles Tallbull and Mary Brady at Muddy Creek. He grew up and attended school in Busby and graduated from Busby High School in 1942. Following graduation he enlisted in the Army. He was married to Aliwitche Fischer. They had four children. Nelson was a lifetime member of the Masions, past Grandmaster of Pryor Mount Lodge Badge 151, and direct descendent of Sand Creek Massacre. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mary (Brady) Tallbull; his life partner Beverly Roberts; his son Charles Tallbull; his brothers, Joe, Russell, Matthew, Jake, Charles, Henry, Bill and Jig; his sister Nellie; and his grandchildren, Gabrielle Wyntro, Evon Augare and Lisa Marie Burns. Nelson is survived by his children, Beaver Tallbull, Patricia Tallbull, Wayne Tallbull (Lynelle) Speelmen; his adopted sons, Lonnie Flatness, Daniel Dennis and Jim Rowland; his grandchildren, Lloyd (Kendra) Tallbull, Dymond (Scot) Bowen, Jeremy (Jennifer), Adrian Jr. and Andrew Foote, Jessie Taylor Tallbull, Sage Christen Augare, Wayne A. Tallbull Jr., Tiffany and Shalane Burns, his great grandchildren Shontee Salvis, Philip Juneau, Shaylie, Sierra Tallbull, Lorin & Lexi Spencer, Gunner Tallbull, Elyna and Jarod Bowen, Amralee Shaniece, Kaydence Robert, Dominick Riley, Makayla Covers Up, Isabelle and Daisee Foote Adrina Foote III, and Garious Foote.

FLOYD WATERS, SR Age 70 passed away.

ANNA LISA LIMBERHAND Age 44 of Busby, MT passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

MILLER TAYLOR CRAZYMULE, JR. Age 26 of Lame Deer, MT passed away. Miller T. Crazy Mule Jr., He'heeno (Blackbird) passed away on Monday, February 6th, 2012 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Miller was born on August 6th, 1985 in Crow Agency, Montana, the son of Miller T. Crazy Mule Sr. and Serina M. Red Robe. Miller was an exceptional artist, he enjoyed doing beadwork and free-hand art. 26 years on this earth was a short time, but Miller was devoted to his family, who will greatly miss him. Miller is survived by his mother Serina M. Red Robe of Lame Deer, MT; his brothers Clint Crazy Mule of Butte, MT, Jerrid and Orrie S. Morrison Jr. of Lame Deer, MT; his sisters Jewel Carter of Great Falls, MT, Jessie and Sylvia Red Robe of Lame Deer, MT. His beloved grandfather Patrick Harris Sr. of Ashland, MT.

WRETHA PLENTY CAMPS Age 62 of Lame Deer, MT passed away. Wake is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer.

WANDA MAE RUSSELL Age 73 of Busby, MT passed away Saturday morning, January 28, 2012 at the Billings Clinic ICC.

MAXINE JOAN WOLFBLACK Age 57 passed away Thursday morning, January 26, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11:00 am. Maxine Joanne WolfBlack (cedar woman) was called home by her dad, brother, and sisters on January 26, 2012. She left this world peacefully in her home. Our beautiful loving mother, grandmother, auntie and sister was born on September 20, 1954 in Bismarck, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Oran Charles WolfBlack. She was raised by her grandmother, Rose WolfBlack. It wasn’t until her teen years, upon the death of her Grandma Rose that she went to live with her father and numerous siblings in Birney. Mom proudly spoke Cheyenne and talked often about the Cheyenne ways and traditions and above all the most important to her respecting our elders. Joanne attended and graduated from St. Labre Indian Schools in 1972 and later returned as an employee for St. Labre Guild Arts and Crafts. She then went on to further her education, earning her Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Montana College in Billings in the late 1970’s. She also held various jobs for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. Joanne has many beautiful grandchildren that she loved very much and thought the world of. She especially enjoyed being “grandma” and being with them. She also emjoyed playing machines, being at home with her daughter Shanna, watching cartoons with Naomi Sunshine whom she lovingly called “Omi Sun” enjoying a cig, visting with family, laughing, talking about the old days, or cruising main drag in Lame Deer. Joanne’s house was often referred to as “Home” by anyone that needed a place to stay. She had a big heart when it came to family and helped anyway she could, often enduring personal sacrifices. “Mom, Grandma, Auntie, Sister and Friend..many tears were shed when you left and many laughs and stories were told, we will miss you dearly. We take comfort in knowing you are no longer hurting and you are now at peace…you will never be forgotten and loved always”

Joanne is survived by her companion Clifford “Tuffy” Limpy of Lame Deer, her children, Greg (Sunny Rose) WolfBlack of Billings, Larry ( Dana) Monteau of Busby, Jennifer (Jeremy) Kidder of Muddy Creek, Shanna Brady and Naomi Sunshine of the family home and Rosa WolfBlack of Billings. Her grand Children Macey, Keia, Daisee, Isabelle, Naomi , Tatum, Lareah, Taye and Haven. Brothers Maynard WolfBlack and Clifton Sooktis of Lame Deer, Buster (Belle) WolfBlack of Miles City and Royal (Kim) WolfBlack of Kearns, Utah. Sisters Cecelia ( Tomas) Varela of Phoenix, AZ and Joy WolfBlack of Salt Lake, Utah and a special niece Roberta and Robert “munch” Bement of Ashland, Anna Limberhand and family of Busby, Edith WolfBlack and family of Busby, Leonard (Violet) WolfBlack and family of Crow, Clyde (Paula) WolfBlack and family of Muddy Cluster, Wesley WolfBlack of Busby. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Joanne’s extended family include WolfBlacks, Blackwolfs, Sooktis, Killsnight, Seminoles, Whitecranes, Whitemoons, Limberhands, Walksalongs, Bearchums, Runsaboves, Haugens, Whitemans, Spottedwolfs,Wolf Tooth, Medicine Elk, Fighting Bear, Washington, Bearcomesout, Medicine Top, and Curley. Our family is very large and we truly sorry if you were not mentioned. Joanne is preceded in death by her father, Oran Charles WolfBlack, adopted mother Rose Medicine Elk, brother Duane WolfBlack, her sisters Joyce WolfBlack, Rena WolfBlack-White and niece Alightadawn WolfBlack. She is also preceded in death by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

THOMAS "TUCK" SMALL, JR. Age 90 of Lame Deer, MT passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Eastern Montana Veteran's Home in Glendive, Montana. Wake was held Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer, MT. Funeral was held Saturday, Janaury 28, 2012 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer, MT. Thomas “Tuck” Small, Jr. 90 years old of Lame Deer, Mt. Made his journey to the Cow camp in heaven on January 25, 2012 at the Eastern Montana Veteran’s home in Glendive, Montana with his beloved wife of 64 years, Beatrice Seminole Small at his side. “Tuck”, Mo’ohta’ena’hkohe (Black Bear) was born December 8, 1921 on the family ranch in Dry Creek, near Kirby Montana to Thomas Small Sr. and Josephine Rondeau. His younger years were spent on the family ranch with his 9 brothers and 3 sisters. Tuck received his education at the Busby Boarding School located in Busby, Mt. At 21 years of age, Tuck enlisted in the U.S. Army attending basic training at Ft. Lewis, Washington, then transferred to Bouse, Arizona for Tank Training. He served as an infantryman in the European Campaign, during World War II. He was honorably discharged December 3, 1945.

After returning from the war he met Beatrice Seminole, soon after they were married in March of 1948. To this union they had five children; Fred (Myrna), Linda, Vernon (Theresa), Jeanette, and Dean (Carrie). In the spring of 1956, they settled on South Fork Creek, Lame Deer, where they entered the cattle business. Tucks’ happiest moments were riding among his cattle on his favorite horse ol’ brown (aka dog meat). After a long and successful career in the cattle business he decided it was time to retire from cowboyin’. He was 88 years old when he made his last ride from the ranch pasture to Cook Creek Basin trailing 700 yearlings . He was a very knowledgeable rancher and his friend Hugh Jones remarked one time, “Tuck Small could tell you if a cow had licked salt that day.” Tuck was proceeded in death by brothers Victor Sr., Ed, Max, Ralph, Ivan Sr., and sisters Josephine, Hazel and Vera Sue. He is survived by his wife, children and brothers; Horace Sr. ,Melvin Sr., Clinton and Johnny Small and his faithful steed, Ol’brown (amazing 32 years old). Grandchildren include Gene, Mellanie, Justin, Colt, Dutch, Robert, Kayla, Clint, Tiff, Eli, Blaine, Cheyenne, Babes, Sissy, and Tayler including 14 Great grandchildren, whom all loved their great grandpa dearly.

PERRY LEE PINE Age 53 wake will be held Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Mennonite Church in Lame Deer, MT at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Mennonite Church in Lame Deer at 10:00 am. Perry Lee Pine (yellow horse) heo’ve’voehse, has gone home to be with Maheo. He was 52 years old. He was born on June 25, 1958 in Crow Agency, Montana to the late Daniel Pine and Florence Redneck Pine. He died in 2010 at Squaw Lake, Minnesota. He attended the Lame Deer Public School, and graduated from Intermountain Indian School, Provo, Utah in 1976. He continued his education at the Haskell Institute, Lawrence Kansas until 1978. Later, he met his soulmate, Henrietta Standing Elk. As a young boy, he formed his own drum group. They become known as the Little Brown Beavers. He was able to learn many songs as a child, his musical talent included ceremonial, social, warrior, honor, and victory dance songs. He enjoyed singing at the 4th of July Pow-wow and at other Pow-wow Celebrations. As an adult, he joined the Teton Ramblers headed by Cleveland Highbull and the Birney singers by Burton Fisher. They traveled many miles to Washington State, California, Wyoming, Arizona and Canada. They were recognized as champion singers in many parts of the state as well as other North/Southwestern states. In his early years, he was a traditional dancer; he participated in the Sun Dance ceremonies. Through his traditional and cultural beliefs, he inspired his nephews to fulfill their Sun Dance vows. As of today, they are still completing these vows which are a way of life for many of his nephews. His jokes were a way of getting people to laugh and not take life too serious. All those who heard his jokes still enjoy them. He believed that mothers were to be cherished and honored every day. He knew that mothers were very special. Perry enjoyed writing and reading poetry. He met his companion, Dawn Marie Boyd while attending the Haskell Institute in 1978. Dawn was an enrolled Objiwee from Squaw Lake, Minnesota. Dawn returned to Lame Deer in 2004 until June 2010. Both Perry and Dawn left to visit relatives in Squaw Lake, Minnesota.

Perry is survived by his two sons, Seidel Pine (Kim) Busby, Mt and Lee Davis Pine of Lame Deer and five grandchildren, Seidel Perry Pine, Jr, Stephon Iverson Pine, Riley Shane Pine, Trevon Killsontop, and Sincere Lee Pine. In addition, he is survived by his two sisters, Anna Ryan (Vann) and Holda Roundstone, Jolene
Gardner, adopted sister, his brother, Chief Leroy Pine, Sr., and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, and special relatives and friends, Cedric Spotted Elk, Fred Nightwalker, Silas Biglefthand, Davis Woundedeye, James Killsnight, Arthur Marshall, Jr., Magdalene Walksnice, Drucella Killsnight, Theodore Redcherries Jr., and the rest of his singing buddies. Other relatives include the Rednecks, Strangeowls, Bellymule, Nightwalker, Fightingbear, Spotted Elk, Big Foot, Harris, Robinson, Taylor, Standing Elk and King Fisher. He is preceded in death by his beloved father, Chief Daniel Pine and beloved mother, Florence Redneck Pine, his niece, Carolyn Pine, brother, Raymond Pine Sr. and his companion Dawn Marie Boyd. His relatives, Bobby Fightingbear and John Medicine Elk. We would like to give special thanks to the person who found him, Mike Leino from Squaw Lake, Minnesota, Search and Rescue for their efforts to find him, Investigator Mike Bliss, Grand Rapids, Minn, Forensic Science Dept, St. Paul, Minnesota for their assistance, Dwight Bullcoming, Roadman in a ceremony conducted on his behalf, Vann Ryan, Sr., Native American Church Ceremony on his behalf, Brian Blain, late Benedict Blaine, Thomas Crazymule, and Crow Bear Clan for your special ceremony, Allen Joe Blackwolf, Sacred Covenant Keeper, William Redhat, Sacred Arrow Keeper and Gilbert Whitedirt for your special ceremony, for all the people who prayed in the all local Churches, Sweat Lodge, and Native American Church ceremonies.

SHARON WELCH Age 68 of Billings, MT passed away on November 24, 2011.

TULANE RICK SIERRA Age 40 of Lame Deer passed away on January 9, 2012. Wake is scheduled for Thursday 1/12/12 at the Mennonite Church and Funeral Services at the Catholic Church in Lame Deer on Friday 1/13/12.

RAYMOND RAY CASTRO Age 40 of Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Wake is scheduled for Wednesday and Funeral Services on Thursday 1/12/12.

CORDELL THOMAS SMALL Age 47 of Lame Deer passed away December 16, 2011.

CLARA AUDREY RIDGEBEAR Age 45 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

JOYCE LAHN Age 80 of Miles City passed away December 1, 2011.

LENA SOOKTIS Age 62 passed away December 1, 2011 7:20 pm.

ELVA STANDS IN TIMBER Age 83 of Lame Deer, MT. Wake will be Wednesday 11/30 at the Mennonite Church in Lame Deer, Funeral will be Thursday 12/1 at the Catholic Church in Lame Deer, MT.

FRANK ROUNDSTONE, JR. Age 63 of Lame Deer, MT

GILBERT REDNECK-SPANG, JR. Age 49 passed away November 14, 2011.

ALBERT CLIFFORD FOOTE Age 63 of Busby, MT passed away November 14, 2011.

MARIETHA ANN EAGLEFEATHERS HOLLAND Age 60 passed away November 1, 2011.

SAMUEL PAUL LIRA Age 39 of Ronan, MT

WILLENA KAY L. OLSON Age 28 of Spokane Washington passed away October 12, 2011.

LONNIE ZIMMER Age 59 of Utah

ALFRED GLEN EAGLEFEATHERS Age 77 of Montana

FAITH RHEA SPEAR Age 53 of Lame Deer. A traditional wake will be held Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Therese Spear residence in Lame Deer, MT. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, September 19, 2011 at 10:00 am at the St. Labre Mission in Ashland, MT. Burial will follow in the St. Labre cemetary in Ashland, MT. Faith Spear Davis, Ma'eseeota'e (Red Medicine Woman) a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, niece and friend was born in Crow Agency, MT to Lucille and James Spear on March 11, 1958. Faith was raised on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation by her parents who taught her the ways of the Cheyenne culture. In her childhood years she received her education at St. Labre Catholic Boarding School, graduated from Busby High School, and attended Job Corp in Clearfield, Utah and Guthrie, Ok. In 1978 she married William Davis in Colorado Springs, CO where she had her first son, William Davis III, while living there for several years. Faith returned home to Lame Deer, MT in 1983. She met Grover Topaum, Sr and together they had four children, Darrell James, Therese, Gary and Delbert. Faith's later partner was Ray Chandler. In 1995 she moved to the Fort Belknap Reservation where she worked as a subsitute teacher. In 1997 she moved and made her home in Lame Deer. Faith was a loving caring person who devoted her time to helping others. A strong believer in her teachings, she thought a lot of the traditional ways of the Cheyenne. She was determined about instilling her teachings into the hearts of her family and friends. Faith never turned down a chance to help another in need. Faith lived by her belief and her active participation in ceremonies and prayer made her many friends and she became a member of many families.

In spite of Faith suffering immensely in the past year, she continued to help when able to; speaking kind, encouraging and loving words, quietly being a strong inspiration, she spoke on our wealth by means of children, grandchildren, language and tradition, quietly reminding us to enjoy every sunrise, live in the present moment, and always give acknowledgement to Ma'heo. We are reassured that she no longer hurts, we are trying desperately to let her go; keeing in mind that she is now without suffering and in the company of her parents, children, grandchildren, siblings, friends and other family members who have journeyed before her. Faith has been preceded in death by her parents, sons; William and Gary, grandsons; Nicklas and Angel, adopted sisters; Theda Eaglefeathers and Corinne Tallwhiteman, brothers; Jimmie, Gary and Forrest, Sisters; Cheryl, Rebecca and Kathryn. Faith is survived by her children, Darrell (Rochellda) Spear, Therese (David Wick) and Delbert Spear, her sisters Janis Spear (Tom MexicanCheyenne), Wanda (Gilbert) Brady, Sr., and Kimberly Spear, adopted sisters, Pam (Ken) Kania, Clarice (William) Walksalong and Becky (Kevin) Tallbull, adopted brother, Silas (Alice) Biglefthand and, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

LAFORCE LEE LONEBEAR age 67 of Lame Deer, MT. Traditional Wake Service Sunday, September 11, 2011 7:00 pm at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, September 12, 2011 10:00 am at Allen Rowland Gymnasium in Lame Deer. Interment Monday September 12, 2011 at mouth of Muddy Creek on family land. LaForce Lee Lonebear "Aneohe Ohtamehnestse" (Hawk Walking) passed into the arms of Maheo and his family who went before him on September 8, 2011. He was 67 years old. Lee was born in a log cabin at the mouth of Muddy Creek to Robert and Anna Jean (Wolfvoice) Lonebear. He was raised and attended grade school in Lame Deer, MT. As a teenager, he was taken under the wing of the Sonsalla families of Marmouth, ND and graduated from St. Mary's High School in New England, ND. He went on to earn his license to barber in Cleveland, OH. He continued to barber in his home until illness prevented. He later became a heavy equipment operator and worked for several construction companies on and near the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. He worked the remainder of his career as a Journeyman Mechanic for Montana Power Company and the Western Energy Compnay in Colstrip, MT.

Lee was committed to the growth of our People, investing great amounts of time advocating for the Northern Cheyenne Nation. He was elected to 7 terms on the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council and also served on numerous boards and committees throughout his political career. He was elected to serve on the Chief Dull Knife College Board of Trustees in 1995, and continued until the time of his passing. Lee was well known throughout Indian Country for his knowledge and skills as a Cultural Authority, Spiritual Leader, and Traditional Healer. His commitment to Cheyenne traditions and covenants was reflected in his status as a Piercing Man, Sundance Priest, Arrow Priest and Faster. He was a member of the Crazy Dog Society and Onehaae Society. He was also a devout member of the Catholic Church. His name is and will always be a part of the standard histories of the Northern Cheyenne People. Lee Lonebear was a fourth generation descendant of Chief White Antelope, one of the first chief's that was killed at Sand Creek. The compassion that he felt for those that were killed, led him to become the Chairman of the planning committee for the Annual Sand Creek Massacre Spiritual Healing Run and a founding member of the Fort Robinson Run. He was also a member of the Northern Cheyenne Sand Creek Committee. As a committee member he was invited to speak at congressional hearings and was instrumental in establishing the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, located in Colorado. While Lee served as chair of the planning committee he was presented with the governor's proclamation by Ernest House Jr., Executive Secretary of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs. He also witnessed the signing of the Sand Creek Massacre Site Study Act of 1998, by President William Jefferson Clinton. Throughout his entire life, he traveled the pow-wow circuit singing, dancing, gourd dancing. In addition, he sponsored Indian Relay Teams.

Lee and Manford Soldier Wolf organized and sponsored Northern Cheyenne youth boxing teams for 14 years. Following the boxing era, Lee and his wife, Juanita began sponsoring basketball teams. They traveled to the All West Native American Classic Basketball Tournament, held in Denver, Colorado for 11 years and numerous youth tournaments in Montana and surrounding states. He was very proud of his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews accomplishments, but he was especially proud of thier athletic and academic endeavors. The pride that he had for his own children and the youth on the reservation is what gave him the desire to continue is work in the history of the Cheyenne culture and traditions, so that his children and the youth of the Northern Cheyenne will be proud of thier heritage. Lee is survived by his wife, Juanita; his sons, Robert Lonebear, Kevin Lonebear, Rielly Lonebear, Richard Lonebear and Jay Fraser; his daughters, Faithe (Kenny Jr.) Merrick, Bridgette (Keith Wynegar) Lonebear, Melissa Lonebear (Dale Campbell), Chasity Robinson (Larry Lafranier), Dixie (Dan) Garfield, and Yolanda (Stanley Hawley) Fraser, 32 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his aunts Evelyn Flying, and Martha LaRance; his brother, George (Carmen) Scalpcane; sisters, Laura Lonebear, Leah Lonebear, Erlyce Littlewhirlwind, and Tessie Wolfvoice. Lee was a proud enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. The family ancestry generates from the Northern and Southern Cheyenne and Gros Ventre/Hidatsa and we acknowledge all of those families. Lee and Juanita opened their doors and hearts to many, and had numerous adopted parents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, children, and grandchildren, far too many names to mention, and none to be forgotten.

DAVIDA MAE LITTLEWHITEMAN was born on April 21, 1958, in Hardin, to David L. Whiteman and Maude Lulu Whitehorse. She passed away at her home on August 24, 2011 in Poplar. Her nickname came about as a child when she loved to wear her daddy's boots; hence her nickname "Boots" as well as wearing her own boots everywhere, even to bed. She was a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and proud of her American Indian heritage. She and her family lived in Missouri, Colorado and Wyoming, then she moved to Busby, where she graduated from high school in 1977. She enjoyed playing basketball and being with family and friends. Following high school she attended the University of Wyoming, then later on she was employed by the IHS in Crow Agency, beginning as a CNA and later becoming an obstetric technician. Davida married Ellis Knows His Gun, they divorced after their children were born. She loved and adored her five children and was extremely proud of them and their accomplishments. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, traveling, campfires, good music and the company of family and friends, of whom she had many. Davida's family and friends knew her as a women who had a willingness to sacrifice for the sake of others. She had a good sense of humor and made others laugh, even when she was hurting inside. Her older sister said, "I never ever heard her say anything mean about anyone. I don't think she had a mean bone in her body." She was a kindhearted woman who always prayed for others. She was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed by all. The last part of her life was spent in Poplar, where she married again and resided until her death.

She was preceded in death by her "Daddy" David L. Whiteman and "Momma" Maude Lulu Whitehorse, as well as her grandparents. She is survived by her husband Delvin Four Bears, Poplar; her children, Lyndon Driftwood (Rona) Fort Smith, Ore., Allen Knows His Gun (Tamra), Jordan Knows His Gun (Roni), Billings, Joseph Knows His Gun (Kristi), Newberg, Ore., and Verna Medicine Bull (Tory), Crow Agency; her godson Tommy McCormick (Verna); and relatives Aunt Mae Eckman (Ed), Culdesac, Idaho; Uncle Stacy (Eloise) Stewart, Ashland; and Uncle Moses Whitehorse, Jr., Wolf Point; along with her many grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Her surviving siblings are Linda Ann Temte (Stan), Laramie, Wyo.; David Littlewhiteman, Jr. Lame Deer; James Littlewhiteman, Billings; Jack Littlewhiteman, Lander, Wyo.; Twyla Rae Christensen (Mark), Casper, Wyo.; Barry Herold, Honolulu, Hawaii; Rita Rae Nixon (Walter), Gallatin Gateway; Katrina Marie Bostick (Joseph), Billings; Stella Corbin (Tom), Billings. And Tidzump siblings: Penny, Lawrence, Kan., Marvin, Lander Wyo.; and Patsy, Fort Washakie, Wyo. Along with her longtime friends and adopted sisters: Valerie Packsthehat, Leslie Fisher, Mary Foote, Patricia Eastman, and Karen Whiteman. Davida's viewing was held Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at Smith's Funeral Home in Billings, and was followed by a wake to honor her in the Busby Catholic Church Fellowship Hall. Services were held at 11am Monday, Aug 29, 2011, at the Busby Catholic Church, burial followed at Busby Cemetary. A feast took place at a relative's home in Busby. Our family would like to thank everyone for the prayers, flowers, cards, and gifts that gave comforted us in our time of grief. And her children share a final thought: "We all love you, Mom, we miss you dearly..."

ROBERT LEE FISHER Age 36 of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away Saturday August 20, 2011.

INFANT DAUGHTER YELLOWROBE, stillborn August 30, 2011, mother is Tia Yellowrobe

DANIEL CHARLES ROA born August 11, 2011, was announced a stillbirth at 1:10 am by delivery, Tacoma General Hospital, Mother is tribal member Shiann Sanchez.

BABY TWINS LITTLEOLDMAN born August 6, 2011, died August 6, 2011, Mother is tribal member Selena Littleoldman.

ELIZABETH MARIE FIGHTING BEAR 20 weeks old was miscarried August 4, 2011 in Trinity Hospital, Minot ND, Mother is tribal member Carmen Fighting Bear.

GERALD WALKS NICE, JR. Age 40 of Lame Deer. A traditional wake service will be held at 8pm Friday, August 5, 2011 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer, MT. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 am Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer, MT. Burial will follow in the Birney cemetary in Birney, MT. The care for Gerald has been entrusted to Stevenson and Sons Funeral home of Forsyth. Gerald Walks Nice, Jr. also known by his Cheyenne name: Ese'he Ohme'ehnestse, Rising Sun, was named after his grandfather, Bert Medicine Bull, Sr., who was the first one to hold him when he was born. Gerald was given this name by his great grandparents, Annie and Willis Medicine Bull. He is also known as "Jughead." Gerald was tragically taken from us on July 31, 2011 due to an untimely death. Gerald was a member of the National Guard, Catholic Church and Native American Church. He also was a certified flagger and worked at St. Labre the summer of 2010. He attended schools at St. Labre, Northern Cheyenne Tribal School where he earned an All star letter in basketball. He also attended schools in Seattle, WA. He was an avid chess player, often playing by himself. Gerald was a friendly, likeable guy, well known for his smile and easy going manner. Gerald was a member of the Crazy Dog Society and also on the Medicine Bull side, was of the Kit Fox society. Gerald is survived by his mother, Alice Shotgunn, formerly of WA, now of Billings and father, Gerald Walknice, Sr. of Lame Deer. Gerald is also survived by his first wife, Roma So Happy and their five children; Jerrold, Lyndon, Derek, Kiana, and Marla of Yakima, WA., and also Katera, Lia, September and Jasper with his late wife, Janet Walksnice of Klamath, Oregon. Gerald is also survived by Paternal grandmother, Effie White Wolf and Maternal grandparents, Eva Bearchum, Wayne and Rosanne Headswift of Lame Deer, Mary and David Yazzie, Burton and Joyce Hutchinson, Majorie Pizaro of Ethete, Wyo. Gerald's family includes: Shotgunn, Walksnice, Medicine Bull, Kaline, Headswift, Bearchum, Brown, Whitewolf, Russell, McCloud, Kalama, Standing Elk, Bearing, Elkshoulder, LItteoldman, Roundstone, Goggles, Arthur, White Antelope, Adam, Bahr, Wick, Spang, One Bear, Shave Head, Swallow, Rising Sun, Rowland, Wilson, White Plume, Lone Bear and Braided Hair. If we missed any relatives, please excuse us. We do not intentionally want to miss anyone.

DEON JAYCE SEMINOLE Age 27 of Lame Deer. HO'NEOSOVAESTSE "Warrior Wolf" a descendant of Chief Dull Knife ended his footprints to be with his son Marlin David Little Chief on July 21, 2011 @ Deaconess Hospital a 7:40 am. Deon attended Colstrip Schools then graduated from Lame Deer High School class of 2003. He also was a student at Chief Dull Knife College. Working as a firefighter for BIA Forestry, then onto a cage worker at the Charging Horse Casino, and finally a Sales rep for CUTCO. He was born to Leon Seminole and Elrena White Dirt on June 29, 1984 in route to Crow Agency Hospital. He is survived by his daughter Louisa Mae Littlechief, as well as his companion Angel Ridge Bear and sisters: Stella, Sharee and Shanae Seminole. Brothers: Ronald, Farley, and Maynard White Dirt, also Oliver and Loren Seminole. Grandmothers: Mae White Dirt, Beatrice Small (Tug), and late Mary Jane Yelloweyes. Grandfathers: Gilbert White Dirt and the late Hubert Seminole. Aunts: Bonnie Little Sun, Mina Seminole, Victoria (Mike) Bearcomesout, Sharlene and Farrell Evans. Uncles: Ambrose (Clementine) Seminole, Martin and Donald Seminole, Eugene (Marian) Seminole. Deon had a second chance in life on November 13, 2005 by surviving a heart transplant. Since living life ill but not letting it get the best of him he touched a lot of lives. Just knowing that Deon is around was always a joy. Joking, laughing and seeing his little smile always shaking his head we will all miss. A great father for what short time they shared, you can see the love they had; he was needed for his son up above. The best brother three sisters can have, some would say a true mama's boy. Deon was loved by all his family, friends and all those in eastside. Deon always had an Angel by his side. He loved to sit at Cheyenne Avenue lube center so he can enjoy seeing all of the people curise. He liked being home, he loved to cook, he enjoyed relaxing checking out the sports center. He seemed to make everyone laugh and bring them out of a bad day, to many family and friends Deon Jayce will never be forgotten. The family would like to thank the University Hopsital of Denver for their services and care that had him and the hospitality for the family, and Deaconess Hospital. Sending out many thanks to all those who knew Deon, especially the family, friends, and people we may forgot to mention.

CLARENCE "BISCO" SPOTTED WOLF Age 85 of Lame Deer. A Vigil service will be 3 pm Sunday, July 10 at Dahl Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday at St. Labre School with interment in St. Labre Cemetary in Ashland. Our father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, and one of the Chiefs of the Northern Cheyenne Nation passed on the spirit world on July 6, 2011 to greet Maheo, and all his beloved people who have gone before him. Clarence "Bisco" Spotted Wolf, Ho'tae ae'nohe (Painted Hawk), was born August 24, 1925. Like his father before him, Pat taught his son Bisco all that he knew about horses and ranching. As a young man, Bisco had already distinguished himself as an expert horseman and roper. At the age of seven, he astonished his father by roping an elk on the run. The furious elk turned on the boy and tried to kill him but Bisco stayed on his horse and brought the animal down. He then helped his dad butcher the elk and they distributed the meat to relatives. Bisco's skill with a rope became so well known that white ranchers came to pick him up in an airplane. They wanted Bisco to help during branding time in Wyoming and the young man didn't let them down. During one branding, Bisco roped 400 calves in a row without a miss. In the 1950's, Bisco served as Tribal Councilman and during that time, Fr. Emmett Hoffmann asked the rancher to work for him at the Mission. Father told him he wanted a man he could trust. He handed Bisco the keys and told him jokingly that he could keep the keys until he could find a better man. That day never came, and Chief Bisco Spotted Wolf has served St. Labre Indian School in a variety of positions for nearly forty years. Unfortunately, in 1968, Patrick Spotted Wolf was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Upon the famed horseman's death, his son Bisco Spotted Wolf became a chief of the Council of 44. From there, Chief "Bisco" Spotted Wolf continued his life on an intricate, and yet, very sacred path. Upon taking the responsibilities of a Cheyenne Chief, he lived a life of sacrifice. Taking on a life that embraced humility, generosity, compassion, patience, and wisdom, along with so many other duties. It is known that the Spotted Wolf men were among those who fought for their people and how ultimately left a legacy of trust to be handed down through three generations. From the great War Chief Spotted Wolf, who fought alongside his friend, Crazy Horse, at the Battle of the Rosebud and the Little Bighorn, to his son Patrick Spotted Wolf, and now Bisco, all chiefs have a left a proud record of sacrifice and service for future generations.

Clarence "Bisco" Spotted Wolf passed quietly away at the home of his daughter, Jean and Larry Emmons in Billings, on July 6, 2011. Clarence is preceded in death by his wife Adeline of 66 years and his grandson C.R. Stewart whom Clarence and Adeline raised his whole life. Clarence was a long time rancher in the Ashland community. He worked for the KP Ranch in Sheridan, Wyo., and toured the rodeo circuit during the early years of his life. Clarence and Adeline had one daughter by marriage, Jean Marie Spotted Wolf Emmons. Jean has two daughters Candy and Marlyss Gordan, Clarence and Adeline have six great-grandchildren, Michael Gordan, CJ Gordan, Olivia, Laurence, Patrick and Vivian Mae Seminole. Clarence and Adeline raised Pam for fifteen years. Pam has a daughter Andrea and son Matthew Feliz. His extended family includes the Bements, Realbirds, Flyings, Smalls, Coopers, Rowlands, Spangs, Shoulder Blades, Teeths, Seminoles, Wolfnames, Whiteshields, White Dirt family, Whiteman family, Woodenlegs, and remaining relatives of the George Walters and Yellow Eagle families of Oklahoma. Clarence worked at St. Labre Indian Mission as a maintenance worker for a number of years. He had a passion for the Northern Cheyenne tradition which he spoke of to family, friends and acquaintances. Clarence "Bisco" and Adeline Spotted Wolf and their grandson CR Stewart, who are loved dearly, are now together in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are always with them. Many thanks to Robert and Lola Bement, Larry and Irene Flying, Rev. Emmett Hoffmann and Rocky Mountain Hospice. You will never be forgotten!

JENNIE MARIE SPANG LITTLE COYOTE Age 76 of Lame Deer. A traditional wake service will be held at 8pm Wednesday July 6, 2011 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 am Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer, interment at Spang family cemetary south of Lame Deer. Jennie Marie Spang, Hotoa'hehe (Buffalo Woman), born at home in Lame Deer, MT August 27, 1934 the second oldest of 12 children to Alphonso Spang, and Mary Callsfirst. Jennie "pink" or "Big Sister" as she was known by her family left us to be with Maheo the evening of July 2, 2011. After graduating from Busby High School, Jennie married James "Jimmy" Wilson, to this union 7 children were born. Jennie and Jimmie went on relocation to California after the birth of their first child, & lived in Los Angeles for 2 years, then returned to Lame Deer, where she began working for several years, as the Tribal Secretary for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe under the administrations of John Woodenlegs, and Allen Rowland. In the early 70's she started her career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs later transferring to IHS as a receptionist retiring after 25 years of service as the Administrative Secretary. She then served a term on the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council, then went to work for the NC Head Start Program as a Cook's Helper for short time then worked for the NC Tribe for a couple years. After the death of her 1st husband, she later married Perry Little Coyote. He passed away in 2009. Jennie's enjoyments in life were her Grandkids, Horse Racing, participating in Pow Wow's in the Golden Age category, Rodeo's, sewing, beading, shawl making, baking & attending family gatherings. Jennie was known for her endless generosity, making and giving many beautiful star quilts, she always wrote sentimental words that came from her heart on greeting cards that made you feel special. One of her last words was "she loved everyone". She enjoyed traveling; she traveled all over the US with her family to attend Pow Wow's, horse races & the graduations of her children from college, medical & dental school & to visit her children wherever they lived. Jennie also loved to play Bingo & play poker machines. Jennie was most proud of her children for their educational achievements, as a medical doctor, dentist, registered nurse, and cosmetologist.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands James Wilson & Perry Little Coyote, a son Larry Wilson, granddaughter Jarietta Stewart, brothers: Alphonso Jr. "Burt", Gordon, Ernest & Darrel "Sonny" Spang. Jennie is survived by her sons, Dr. Tim (Diane) Wilson of Medford, Ore & James "Pruny" (Pam) Wilson; daughters, Rosella "Tweety" Wilson of Billings, Dr. Sandra "Dixie" Wilson of Lame Deer, Janice (Jay) Doney of Fort Belknap, Pammy Wilson of Lame Deer. Grandchildren: Corby, CJ, Zale, Misty, Madison, Monica Biglefthand & her special grandson's Gordy, Tyler & Clay. And 3 great grandchildren. Brothers: Jule Spang, Sr., Leroy (Pam) Spang, Wilmer (Erma) Spang Sr., Terry (June) Spang Sr. Sisters: Hansa Faye Burns, and Bonnie (Orville) Belt & God children: Crystal Spang and Joshua Smith. Stepchildren: Monte Littlecoyote, Alan (Elizabeth) Littlecoyote. The Spang and Seminole families. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Spire, Amber Means, Peggy, Catherine, Deacon Joe, Sister Jean, Butch & Lena Sooktis, Charles & Marcelline Littleoldman, the Northern Cheyenne Ambulance Service, as well as Sheriff Randy Allies and his staff. Also to all the staff members at the Northern Cheyenne Clinic, the Billings Clinic, her oncologist Dr. Whittenberger, the Frontier Cancer Center, her oncologist Dr. Fiddler, Rosella Pongah - Oncologist Aide. We also want to recognize all the many other staff members, family and friends who were there for her. A very special thank you to her son, Dr. Wilson, who took care of her the last few days of her life and Boola, who was here to correct all the mistakes the family was making on her care. A quote from Amber Means: "this family has doctors, nurses and Boola". This is quite fitting.

MARTIN KILLSNIGHT, JR. Age 79 of Lame Deer has returned home to be with his Creator Maheo. He passed away the night of June 26, 2011. Wake will be wednesday, June 29, 2011 5:00 pm at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Boys and Girls Club in Lame Deer. Internment at Killsnight family cemetary at Rosebud Creek. Martin was born May 18, 1932 to the late Martin Killsnight Sr. and Flossie Red Woman along the Rosebud Creek. He was a direct descendant of Chief Little Wolf, a great and noble chief who led the Northern Cheyenne back from Oklahoma to our Native Homeland in Montana. Martin was one of the eldest traditional Cheyenne of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. He was very proud of his culture and heritage, and he participated in the annual Sundance and was a member of the Chief Society. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the US Army where he was sent to fight in the Korean Conflict for 19 months. Upon his return to the United States, he re-enlisted for another 11 months. Afterwards, he was honorably discharged. Martin was raised by his aunt Julia Killsnight Lone Elk along the Rosebud Creek. in his younger years he enjoyed hunting, riding horses up the creek with Jimmy Soldier Wolf and David Little Whiteman Sr. He later worked at the Lame Deer Sawmill, was a firefighter, and worked at the sugarbeet factory in Hardin. Martin also enjoyed visiting with his closest friends, Howard Twenty Stands, Adolph Red Cherries, Merle Killsnight Sr., Gerald Walknice, Wesley Spotted Elk, Eugene Big Back, and Gilbert Brady, Sr. His greatest joy was watching his grandchildren dance at pow-wows.

Martin was preceded in death by his ex-wife Hazel Killsnight, his father and mother Martin Killsnight Sr. and Flossie Red Woman, his daughter Colleen Killsnight, and grandson Marco Lopez. He is survived by Roger Killsnight Sr., Molly Medicine Elk, his great-grandchildren who he was helping raise: Cedar Cree, Spirit Skyee, and Eli Lopez, these grandchildren have brought a great deal of joy to his life. He is also survived by his daughter Claudine (Martin) Cano, Julia (Reno) Cedar, Spirit, Alicia, Josiah, Chenona, Lupe, and Elina; Marvin (Laretha); Naomi (Terry) - Koda, Kobe; Lawshawna - Kiauna, Skylynn - Cheyenne, Ameha; Marlee Mathias, Morning Star, Baby Eric, Heather, Angelica, Terrian, Adrian, Eric (Tisha), Delane; Event - Krystal, Carlo Julian, and Josh; Nadine (Darren) - Andrew, Dennis,Durran, Darian, DJ, Derin, Denka, Tara - T"Nusha, Elijah, and Taraya; Maria, Kiki, and Caleb, and the extended family. Our family is large so please forgive us if we have missed you.

THEODORE SPOTTED WOLF Age 70 of Lame Deer

DAVID LEE LAMB Age 46 of Chicago/Aurora, Illinois, formerly of Missouri, passed away on May 16, 2011. David Lamb was born at Crow Agency May 16, 1965. Three and one-half months later, he was adopted by Keith adn Pat Lamb in Billings, Montana. He accepted Christ and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Albuquerque when he was eleven years old. He is survived by Keith and Pat; one sister, Patricia Ann Poe; and two brothers; Kenneth O'neil Lamb of Bellingham, WA and Charles Keith Lamb of Eaton, CO. He is also survived by three nephews; Dylan Scott Nelson, Garrett Keith Lamb, and Spencer Ronald Lamb as well as one niece, LeAndra D. Nelson. He had one sister-in-law kelly Lamb. David joined the Army after high school and drove an M1-A1 tank. He spent three years in Germany. After he finished his time in Germany, he attended College of the Ozarks for a short time until he was called back to the Army as a reserve for the Gulf War. The war ended, however, before they were able to get him to Iraq to fight the Republican Guard. Upon his return home, he enrolled in Haskell Indian University in Lawrence, KS. He excelled in creative writing and had two poems published in the school book of selected creative writings. After school, he was employed for a time with 3M in DeKalb, Ill, and later was employed for 10 years at Insurance Auto Auction in Aurora, IL, until October 2009. He passed away May 14, two days before his 46th birthday.

David had an easy going personality and he seemed to get along with everyone. His quick wit brought much laughter and happiness to those around him. He was gifted with words as was evidenced in his writing and conversation. He brought smiles to his professor when he wrote about our donkey's "grass-stained, toothy grin". He nicknamed one of our hens "shotgun" because she had a "sawed-off" beak. He wrote a humorous paper about the New Testament book of Titus for his professor at C of O that brought him an A+. He loved children and animals. He took pleasure in the pictures of his niece and nephews and other family members. He always remembered to call mom and dad on birthdays, Mother's Day, and Father's Day. As he loved his family, so was he equally loved by his family. David got along with everyone, it seemed. Even the hospital staff had a special affection for him. He will be missed by many. David is buried at Spring River cemetary in Verona, MO, in the family plot. David had a twenty one gun salute and taps at the funeral. The Monett VFW honor guard performing the military functions. The pastor was a Native American pastor of the First Baptist Church of Kimberling City , MO.

SAGE G. WHITEMAN Age 5 of Lame Deer. Wake services 7:00 pm Friday, May 27, 2011 at the home of Molly Medicine Elk in Lame Deer. Funeral Services 10:00 am Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer. Burial in the family lot of the Lame Deer cemetary. Sage Garrett Whiteman Nahkohtsevo'soo'estse "Playing Bear" was born on January 8, 2006 at Lame Deer Service Unit in Lame Deer, MT to Mary Jane Russell and Clayton Garrett Whiteman Jr. Sage was born with a heart defect and he had several surgeries due to his condition at Denver Children's Hospital in Denver, CO. Sage left us to be with the Lord on May 20, 2011 in Denver Children's Hospital with his parents at his side. In his short years he was with us he had shown us his strength and accepted his condition. He would play quietly with his toys and his sister, Shay was very special to him. Sage was preceded in death by his great grandparents John Medicine Elk Jr., Aaron & Susan Whiteman, Agnes Little Head, Willis Whiteman, Avon Killsnight, Freddy Belly Mule Sr., Grandparents Clayton Garrett Whiteman Sr., and Mary Ann Black Elk, Anna Mae Crazymule, Jonny Sonny Medicine Elk, Larold G. Littlebird, Sr., Auntie Miranda Dee Morrison and Uncle Larold G. Littlebird Jr.

Sage is survived by his parents Mary Jane Russell & Clayton Garrett Whiteman Jr., special sister Shay, Shakya Whiteman, Anna Mae, Layla, Allison Crazymule. Brothers: Wade Big Buffalo, Kanya Russell, Sonny Crazymule Jr., Jamel & Jonathan Medicine Elk Jr. from New Mexico, Shawn Littlesun. Special Great Grandmother Molly Waters Medicine Elk, Irene Bear Quiver, June American Horse, Rosella Killsnight, Theda McMakin, Susie and Hugh Clubfoot, Marlene Redneck, Nellie Red Hat from Oklahoma; grand parents Virginia Black Elk and Pat Black Elk; uncles Nick Black Elk and Auntie Clartaina Whiteman; Great-grandfathers: Leroy Whiteman, Martin Killsnight, Jr., and Roger (Mable) Killsnight; Grandparents: Susie Medicine Elk, Hubert Russell, Jr., Zethal Medicine Elk, Ethelene Shoulderblade, Katherine and Darlene Russell, Mary Louise Parker, Sandra (Russell) Medicine Elk, Marie Medicine Bull, Candice Elk Shoulder from Busby, Olene New, Rita Red Woman, Emmaline Gleason, Julitha LIttle Bird, Rosanne (Wayne) Head Swift, Gertrude (Clovis) and Drucella (Ambrose) and Velecia Killsnight, Claudine (Martine) Cano, Event Lopez, Nadine and Lois Jean and Samantha Killsnight, Jolene Gardener, Ranee Bear Quiver, Eric Sr. (Theda) and Marvin (Loretha) and Lucas Reynard, Reginald and Darryl and Louis, Jr. and Roger Jr. Killsnight; Uncles: Hubert (Veronica) Russell 3rd, Jonathan Medicine Elk, Davis Wounded Eye Jr., Sonny Sr. and Curtis Crazymule, Lynwood His Bad Horse, Cameron Elk Shoulder of Busby, Dorek Little Bird Sr., Lloyd (Bobbie) Little Bird Jr., Justin (Terri) Little Bird Sr., Michael, Darrell, and Kevin Whiteman of Lame Deer, Aunties: Leanna LIttlesun, Kyra Tall White Man, Pamela Powell, Candida Roundeau of Lame Deer, Loylene LIttlebird of Ashland, Quintina Whiteman of South Dakota. Sage is also survived by other Aunties, Uncles and numerous relatives, including Whiteman's, Waters, Medicine Elks, Bellymules, Red Hats, Rednecks, Strange Owl, Bear Quivers, Teeths, Cano, Bradys, Russells, Killsnights, Soldier Wolfs, Aldens, Ridgebear, Wolf Blacks, Medicine Bulls and Black Elks. A special thank you to Sacred Hat Keeper Allan Jo Black Wolf, Eric Killsnight Sr., Martin Killsnight sr. for all their prayers, and support for Sage, as well as Ranee Bear Quiver, Marlene Red Neck, and special friend - Jenny Lou Lafranier. We would like to thank the Northern Cheyenne finance department for their financial assistance. The family would also like to acknowledge Sage's medical caregivers for all their love and compassionate care.

JAMES KILLSONTOP SR. Age 68 of Hardin. Prayer services will be held 1 pm Friday, May 13, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Wake services will be held 7 pm Friday, in the Busby White River Cheyenne Mennonite Church. Funeral services will be held 10 am Saturday, May 14, in the church, interment will follow in the Busby cemetary. Ma'keeta "Littleman" was born March 13, 1943, in Lame Deer, a son of Mary Strange Owl and John Kills On Top Sr. He grew up in the Busby, Lame Deer and Kirby areas. He was a three-time Golden Gloves Boxing Champion, making it all the way to a tournament in Madison Sqaure Gardens in New York. He married Gloria Horse and the couple made thier home in Crow Agency. He enjoyed leatherwork and was known as a good mechanic, hunter and fisherman. He participated in traditional sweat lodge and Sun Dance ceremonies. He was a member of the Northern Cheyenne Chiefs' Society, High Wolf Clan, and was a descendent of Crazy Horse.

His parents; wife; two sisters, Gloria and Nancy; eight brothers, Joseph, Paul, Harold, Peter, Landon, Frank, Lavern and Rufus; and three stepchildren, Magdalene Crooked Arm, Tyrone and Bernard Little Nest, preceded James In death. Survivors include his sons, James Kills On Top Jr. and Anthony Anderson; his daughters, Valerie (Lloyd) Hogan, Betty Jo Morrison, Thomasine Bird In Ground, Pearlene and Susan Little Nest; his brother John Killsontop, Jr.; 43 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; numerous neices, nephews and cousins; as well as a host of extended families.

DANIEL MAYNARD LIMBERHAND Age 50 of Lame Deer. Wake will be Thursday 7pm at the Mennonite Church in Lame Deer. Funeral will be Friday at 11 am at the Mennonite Church in Lame Deer. Burial in the Big Back family cemetary..

FRANK ROWLAND Age 86 of Lame Deer. Wake will be 7pm, Wednesday, May 4, at the Heritage Living Center in Ashland. Funeral Mass will be at 10am Thursday, May 5, at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer.

ALBERT LEE MCMANUS Age 47 of Lame Deer. Wake will be Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 7pm at McManus residency, 4 1/2 miles west of Lame Deer at mile marker 38. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Boys & Girls Club in Lame Deer, MT. Burial will be in the Highwalking family cemetary west of Lame Deer. Albert Lee McManus, Ma'enohtamehnestse - Walking Turtle, age 47, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 29, 2011. He was born at Crow Agency, MT on November 11, 1963 to Donlin McManus and Theresa Hiwalker. He was named after a relative, Albert Littleman of Norman, Oklahoma for both his English and Cheyenne name. Albert grew up and received his education in Lame Deer and Northern Cheyenne Tribal School. He graduated from Brainerd Indian School in Hot Springs, SD. Albert was a very hard working man who loved riding horses and working with them, going to Pow Wows and putting up his concession stand, going to horse races (especially in Busby) and doing his arts & crafts. In 2010, he helped build his straw bale house along with Red Feather Development Group. He was a shy sweet man who loved to tease his family, friends, co-workers and also his in-laws.Albert worked for Southern Hills Golf Course and Blue Bell Lodge & Resort in the Black Hills. He worked for Northern Cheyenne Headstart, Lame Deer IGA and Lame Deer Public School. He was presently employed by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.

While attending Brainerd Indian School he met his future wife, Clara One Feather, and they were married for 31 years. He is survived by his wife Clara One Feather; his sons Leland McManus of Bowling Green, KY and Ira McManus of Lame Deer, MT; his daughter Shania of Lame Deer, MT; his granddaughters Gabriella and Tallulah of Bowling Green, KY and Layla One Feather of Lame Deer; his sisters Addie Baker, Myrna (Chris) Rochelle; his brother Cleve McManus and Max Hiwalker, Jr. (Dolly); his adopted brothers Jason Rich and Doug McDonald special nieces Rhea Russell and Michelle One Feather; special nephew Caleb Highwalking; his special aunts Martha LaRance, Jamie Whiteman, Wreatha Plenty Camps; his special friend of the family June Littlebird. Preceding him in death are his parents; his son Isaac Don; his brother Leland; and his sister Zethel Wooden Legs.

MARTHA YELLOWROBE WOLFNAME Age 85 of Busby. The wake will be held Tuesday, April 26 in Busby. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 27, at 10 am in the Busby Gym. Burial will follow in the Wolfname cemetary. As the Easter wind blew in from the eastern plains on Saturday morning, family members knew it was imminent for our mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, auntie, to begin preparing for her journey to Seane. Spirits have visited our loved one for over a year now. This past week they collectively came down to escort her. In her firm stubborness she refused but relented nevertheless. As fate has it she left on her favorite holiday season, Easter. In fact, the family had scheduled a gathering to celebrate Easter with her on Sunday. Martha (PaveVotanae - Pretty Tail Feathers Woman) Yellowrobe Wolfname, 85 years young departed peacefully at 2:30 am on Saturday morning with family at her side, Vicky Seminole, Carmen Martha Wolfname, Julia Wolfname and Sophie Janae Hamblin to carry on her Cheyenne name. She was the third generation descendant of Chief Dull Knife. The Northern Cheyenne Chief who fought and won our northern homelands. She embodied this Cheyenne virtue in her daily life as the family matriarch. It is within this sacred Earth that she will be interred. Martha was also a fluent Cheyenne speaker. This was the predominant language spoken in her family home.

Martha at the young age enjoyed riding horses with Robert (Bob) One Bear and other family members. She would tell stories of her 1-2 day bareback and wagon rides to Sheridan and Miles City. During the fall season, she would pick, pound and dry berries for the coming winter months. She would often dry deer meat to sustain the family. She had her favorite sites for turnip digging. The family would often fetch, at the time, pristine water from Rosebud Creek and Bull Creek springs to accompany the natural foods. In October of 1993 she accompanied a tribal delegation that included her sister's Annie Brady, Beatrice Small and Rosie Eaglefeathers to repatriate Chief Dull Knife's band from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC and Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. The Cheyenne remains were taken from the Fort Robinson Massacre in 1879 for supposedly scientific ballistic study. She traveled to the site of Sand Creek Massacre in Colorado several times for dedication purposes. She also committed herself to the Fort Robinson spiritual events and accompanied the runners to and from Chadron, NE. Her grandchildren were proud participants in both cultural events. She enjoyed sewing star quilts by hand and reading the daily newspaper. One communication from family members from other states was through letters and seasonal cards. Her mental exercise was through crossword puzzles. She had a good sense of humor and would make us laugh with her teasing, wit & wisdom. Her strongest value was through prayer and belief in Maheo. She was an avid spectator in Indian relay races in which her sons were often in the winner's circle. Her favorite animal pets were: Mr. Country, race horse and Ike, the family dog. Over the years, she made numerous trips to Nebraska to visit her sister & best friends Bernice and her family. She told her sister that her May 2010 trip to Nebraska for their grandson, Lucas' graduation from the University of NE-Lincoln would be her last. Martha was close to all of her siblings, and more so to her eldest sister, Ruth. She always admired the skill Ruth had in making quilts. She enjoyed camping at the 4th of July pow-wow. Her campsite was beside her aunt, Maggie Onebear.

She married Wilbur Paul Wolfname and together they raised nine children: Lloyd (Helen) Yellowrobe, Lenora Marie Wolfname, Forrest Daniel Wolfname (deceased), Linda (Steve) Brady, Anthony Wolfname (deceased), Wilbur Wolfname Jr. (deceased), Henry Wolfname, Gary Wolfname, Rick (Janet) Wolfname. In the beginning of their marriage they raised Lloyd, Lenora and Daniel at Bull Creek tower area. Wilbur worked for the Forestry department perched atop the tower observing for smoke. This era was in the horse and buggy days. Family and friends rode wagons and horses and would visit for weeks at a time in their respective log homes and canvas tents. Her sons Lloyd and Daniel were actively engaged in the South Vietnam War by Saigon of the late 1960s. She was very proud of Lloyd and Daniel as they were decorated veterans. During this difficult time for her, she would often watch the evening news with Walter Cronkite for a daily update. She supported the rest of her children with their future education and employment endeavors. In her later years she enjoyed talking on the phone with Irene Bearquiver, Josephine Tallbull and Leona Littlewolf. They would communicate reservation news and doings with each other. She would know all the news without even leaving the house. She kept up with all her children and grandchildren through many phone calls. As she advanced in age, her daughter Lenora & family took care of her daily activities in the past 15 years. As her health severely deteriorated, her son Rick & Janet assumed 24 hour care. Other relatives she raised as her own include: Cassie and Waldo Yellowrobe, Audrey Fisher, Byron Bearchum, Matthew Longjaw, Carmen Wolfname and KImberly Big Back. She was very caring and compassionate and would often leave her home open to others. She cared for Clarence (Smokey) Seminole and mother Alice. Her adopted children include: Rodney Parr and Warren Schwartz. She enjoyed family gatherings and hosted them for many years at her house. She appreciated everyone's cooking, but she especially enjoyed her daughter-in-law, Janet's cooking.

Immediate family members preceded her in death: Charles "Boss" (Davis Bailey) and Alice (Seminole) Yellowrobe, Siblings Ruth, Bob, OT, Violet, Waldo and Theodore. Sons Daniel, Wilbur, Tony, Byron, Matthew, Elwood. Daughters Ernestine, Debbie, grandchildren Audrey, Sonny, Chase, Shawn, Tony Jr., Wamblee and special friends Louise Kingfisher & Carrie Wolfchief. As Vernon Sooktis recently stated, "We are the largest family on the Northern Cheyenne reservation...". The family tree consist's of: The Bailey's, One Bear's, Seminole's, Weaselbear's, Evan's, Eaglefeather's, Shoulderblade's, Sooktis's, Walksalong's, Blackwolf's, Whiteman's, Whitewolf's and others. She was employed as a Cultural teacher at NCTS, factory assembler at St. Labre, senior citizens in Busby & Lame Deer and NCHA housekeeping services. She has one hundred and one grand children and great-grandchildren. She loved to brag that her grandchildren were from "All Nations". This includes: Samoan, Korean, Laotian-Vietnamese, Spanish, Guatemalan, African-American and Caucasion descent. The family appreciates the following: Northern Cheyenne/Crow Hospital staff - Dr. Wilson assumed primary care for Martha since 1990. The family believes Dr. Wilson's care and compassion extended our mom's life since 1990. Dr. Mourning's brief but expert care comforted the family during the past month. Brocade Stops, RN, who diligently offered a comfort zone in our difficult time on Friday night and early Saturday morning vigil. Lab technician - David Badbear, Security personnel; TJ/Todd Stevensons for the prompt attention in picking up our mom, but most of all the cultural understanding of family assisting with the dressing and overall services. Hardin and Northern Cheyenne Ambulance Service; Pastor Willis/Nadine Busenitz, Deacon Joe, Fr. Paschal, Wilma/Albert LaRance, Vernon Sooktis and Johanna Redneck, Tilly Donnafield, Corliss Highbull, Elsie Weaselbear, Iola & Germaine Woodenthigh and Henrietta Bear. The family apologizes for any inadvertant omissions in this obituary.

MORRIS BEMENT Age 46 of Ashland. Wake services will be Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 7pm in the social room at the St. Labre Mission in Ashland, MT. Funeral Services will be Thursday, April 14, 2011, 11am in the Soaring Eagle Gym at the St. Labre Mission in Ashland, MT. Burial will follow in the St. Labre cemetary. Morris Bement Sr., our dad, brother, uncle and papa went on his journey to be with our creator. Morris was born June 20, 1964 in Ashland, MT, the youngest child of Fannie Shoulderblade and Mickey Bement. He was born and raised along the Tongue River attending and graduating from St. Labre in 1982. He met and married his high school sweetheart, Madonna Bordeaux. He was a very ambitious man, working for the St. Labre cafeteria, Tongue River Lumber Company for 17 years, Northern Cheyenne Natural Resources Buffalo Program for 12 years and held a current seating on the TERO Advisory Board. Morris enjoyed living the life as an outdoors man. Most of all he enjoyed his family and grandkids. Morris is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mary Ann Eagle, his brothers Benji Bement and Robert Miller and nephew Barry Brady.

He is survived by his wife, his children Rae Ann (Shawn) Stump, Miranda (Andy) C'Hair and Morris Jr. (Ronelle) Bement, a special nephew Shugg Bordeaux that he helped raise, his grandchildren Terrell, Isaiah, Alissah, Josiah, Shawn Jr., Jena, Jeremiah, Guilana and Ariana, his siblings Ike Bement, Robbie Bement, Rita Shoulderblade and Barbara Bement, his mother-in-law Emma Homer and special friend Eugene Homer, numerous nieces and nephews and the extended families of Bements, Bordeauxs, Fox, Burns, Fishers, Footes, Harris, Hollowbreast, Two Bulls, Two-Twos, Shoulderblades and Robinsons. Throughout his journey here on earth he acquired many friends as a hunting and fishing guide. Morris took great pride in all that he did. He was in the last year of acquiring his right to become an Arena Director for the Northern Cheyenne Pow-Wow.

WADE ALLEN SPANG Age 32 of Lame Deer

TIMOTHY SCOTT ROUNDSTONE II Age 21

JESSICA MARIE PINE ROPER Age 31 of Lame Deer

Jessica M. (Pine) Roper, 31; went home to be with our Creator on February 27, 2011 at the Phillips County Hospital in Malta due to respiratory failure. Jessica was born to Robert Pine Jr. and Dawnley Trujillo on January 17, 1980 in Lame Deer. Michael and Jessica were joined in marriage on June 18, 2006 and shared seven children, Michael Jr., Azariah, Amaya, Kiana, Mikaeya, Isiah, and Josiah. Jessica was a very strong and independent woman who loved her children. Jessica was never afraid of any challenge, and always faced them head-on. Jessica lived in many different places, but considered Billings her home. She started in the work force at age 16, and had a very strong work ethic. Jessica is survived by her husband Michael Roper, Sr., children Michael Jr., Azariah, Amaya, Kiana, Mikaeya, Isiah, Josiah all of Hays, mother Dawnley (Dan Walden) Trujillo of Great Falls, brothers Christopher (Britt) Pine of Sheridan, WY, Robert III, Julius "OJ", Titus, Sr., Titus Jr., Anthony, Isaac, Jordan, Scott Shoulderblade, a sister Isabelle Genovese all of Billings, grandparents Robert and Norma Bixby of Lame Deer, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Pine Jr.

JAMES LIMPY Age 59 of Busby

On Friday, March 4, 2011, Maheo came and took Henry James Limpy, Jr. (Has Kove Ma' Taa' e, Thorn Picket Man), age 59, of Busby, Mont., home. He is now resting in peace. Henry Jame Limpy, Jr. was born July 9, 1951, at Rosebud Creek to Henry and Agnes Limpy. Henry attended St. Labre Indian School from 1st Grade through the 8th Grade. He attended high school in Busby, Mont., and later received his GED through Indian Action Team. He went to work with the Northern Cheyenne Tribe for a number of years. He received maintenance training and work from PWIP. He also worked at a sawmill in Ashland. Henry, who was mostly known as "Jimmy" was blessed with the gifts of personality, caring, and being lovable. Jimmy enjoyed people especially his grandchildren. He was always smiling, laughing, and joking. Jimmy was always willing to lend a hand whenever possible. Jimmy could speak the Altar boy portion of the Catholic service at St. Labre in Latin. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, watching football, playing handgame, and beadwork. Jimmy's legacy in life was his unconditional love for family and friends.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Henry Limpy, Sr.; daughter, Tianna Limpy; and sisters, Lillian, Letha, Sara, Edith, Doris, and Wahlena Limpy; as well as his wife, Evelyn Bird Hat Limpy. Jimmy is survived by his mother, Agnes Limpy; daughter, Emma Limpy (Elwin Pongah); sons, Henry Limpy III, Anthony Limpy, and Jared Limpy; brothers, Homer Limpy, Clifford (Joann) Limpy, Eugene (Pat) Limpy, Raymond Limpy, and Elvis Old Bull; sister, Mary Jane Limpy and the following families: Litte Whitemans, Manley, Brady Braided Hair family, Killsnights, Flyings, Medicine Tops, Teeths, Rising Sun, Black Wolfs, Two Twos, Curlys, Spangs, Limberhands, Walks Alongs, Elk Shoulders, Little Mouths, Long Jaws, Edith Birding Ground family, Round Stones, and the Bites. If we have forgotten to mention a family member, it was not done intentionally. As we have a very extended family, please accept our apologies. Wake services will be held Tuesday, March 8, starting at 7 pm at Blessed Sacrament Church in Lame Deer, Mont. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, March 9, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Lame Deer. Burial will follow at the Limpy Family Cemetary in the Rosebud Creek area.