Sandi Gail (DeSonia) Gardner, 81, of Glasgow, Montana passed away July 6, 2024 at her home.

Sandi was born January 17, 1943 to Charles H. and Wanda A. (Utgaard) DeSonia in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended Dawson High School in Glendive, Montana and went on to attend Beautician School in Missoula, Montana.

Sandi married Marvin Gardner in 1962 in Glasgow, Montana and the couple made their home in the Glasgow Community or at the Farm near Richland.

She enjoyed arts and crafts. She will be remembered for her baking and her contagious smile. She loved her Lord and Savior and the people in her life. Her favorite job was the one at The 5th Avenue Pharmacy at FMDH.

Preceding her in death are her parents and her husband, brothers Dennis and Boyd.

Sandi is survived by her brother, Roger DeSonia; sons: Garret Gardner, Dallas (Bridget) Gardner, Corey (Jodi) Gardner and Shane (Char) Gardner, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

As per Sandi’s request cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Her Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Glasgow Evangelical Church with Pastor Seth Runner officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. A luncheon will be hosted by the Evangelical Church Ladies following the burial. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.

Darleen Effie Isakson Nordhagen of Glasgow, Montana, formerly of Opheim and Billings, age 84 passed away on June 24, 2024, at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana.

Darleen was born in Glasgow, Montana on September 27, 1939 to Melvin and Vivian Vick Isakson of Opheim, Montana. She spent her childhood years on the family farm north of Opheim and graduated from Opheim High School in 1957. She was employed as a nurse’s aide at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital from 1957 through 1960.

She married Darrell Phillip Nordhagen on August 15, 1959, in Fairview, Montana. They honeymooned in Yellowstone Park, experiencing, first-hand, the famous earthquake that occurred there at that time. They lived in Glasgow for two years, moved to Plentywood for two years, then moved back to the farm that she was raised on in Opheim in January 1965. In 1989, Darleen and Darrell retired and moved to Billings, Montana.

Darleen was a 4-H leader for a number of years, co-chaired the North Valley County History Book committee, and served on the Opheim Farmers Union Oil Co-op Board and the Valley County Fair Board. She was a proud member of the Opheim American Legion Auxiliary and was President of the Montana American Legion Auxiliary in 1993, served on Girls State Committee where she was a director for 2 years. She also served on the ALA Girls Nation committee for 5 years. She co-chaired the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the town of Opheim. She was instrumental in helping to get the North Valley Ambulance Service started and became a registered EMT, working and managing the ambulance service in Opheim for 10 years. She was a baptized and confirmed member of the Community of Christ Church.

Survivors include her three daughters and one son. Darla (Jeff) Larson of Glasgow/Opheim, Montana, Darlis Nordhagen of Glasgow, Montana, Darcie (Tim) Knight of Keller, Texas, and Daren (Shelby) Nordhagen of Elgin, Arizona. Eight grandchildren, Kayla Larson, Jayme (Mark) Iddins, Bryan (Rachel) Larson, Azia Smith, Dayne Smith, Reeve Smith, Braden Knight and William Knight; her sisters Joyce Devoy of Glendive, Montana and Marlis Ziskin of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sister-in-law Arlee (Dick) Chamblin of Mesa, Arizona, six great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Darleen was preceded in death by her husband Darrell of 60 years, parents, Melvin and Vivian Isakson, one sister, Carrol Isakson, foster brother Chet Munger, brothers in laws Steven Ziskin, Walt Devoy, Thomas Nordhagen, sisters-in-law Marie Ann Nordhagen and Delores Nordhagen, and grandson Michael Church Nordhagen.

A memorial/celebration of Darleen’s life has been set for Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11 am at Opheim Community Church in Opheim, Montana.

Kyle was born New Years Eve, 1978, and left us on his mom's birthday, July 11,2024.

Kyle attended Froid Public School where we discovered our quiet son was actually
the "class clown". We were also told by a grade schoolteacher that although he was not
top of his class he had the best imagination by far! He enjoyed working on the farm with
his dad and took part in 4H. In 1992, He purchased a steer from a good friend and
rancher in Malta. That steer was to become Grand Champion at the Roosevelt Co. fair
and went on to place 4th overall in the state.

After high school Kyle attended Wyoming Tech in Laramie Wy. and accomplished his
dream of becoming a diesel mechanic. He worked in Williston N.D. for many years. In
2007 his older brother, whom he idolized, passed away and life was never the same. In
recent years Kyle lived and worked in the Glasgow area until his passing.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Mary and Halles Waller, his
maternal grandparents Noel and Bertha Sundheim, his brother Russ and brother-in-law
Daniel Fettig.

He is survived by his parents Tom and Linda Waller, Nashua Mt, sister Shauna Fettig, niece Sylvie and nephew Sawyer Fettig, Laurel Mt. and a special friend Maria Sugg, St. Marie, Mt. as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Cremation will take place with inurnment at Homestead Cemetery, Homestead Mt. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Marlene was born February 2, 1938, the only daughter of Hans and Minnie Sorensen. She was born and raised in Hinsdale Mt. alongside her four brothers Edwin, Gordon, Melvin and Harry.

In 1955, she married Delbert Johnson, and in that marriage, she had six children Rodney, Terry, Janelle, Gaylene, Darlene and Darell. They later divorced.

In 1969, she married Bill Yoss, they together had five children Edie, Ray, Arlene, Kimberly and Raylene. Yes, that was a lot of children!

Marlene was a stay at home mom and later in life worked countless volunteer hours and 25 plus years for the Senior Companion Program. It was her passion to help others. During those years she made many lifelong friends and relationships. Those who knew her knew she had a heart of gold, she considered everyone family. If she had something and someone else needed it, it was theirs, no questions asked, and she expected nothing in return. She finally gave that up two years ago, it was time for someone else to take care of her.

Marlene loved watching her grandchildren play all sorts of sports from baseball and basketball to wrestling, always cheering them on. Having her great grandchildren around and watching them grow in person and in pictures was the highlight of her life.

In 2022, she moved to Sidney and enjoyed being waited on hand and foot, as she truly deserved to be. Her hobbies included bingo days, painting and crafts at the Sidney Extended Care. And of course, her main hobby was Candy Crush or Candy Crunch as she called it, she played it on not one, not two, but three devices, always trying to beat those hard levels.

Marlene passed away quietly in her sleep at the Sidney Health Center Sidney MT.

She is proceeded in death by her husband Bill Yoss, children Rodney and Janelle Johnson, parents Hans and Minnie Sorensen, brothers Edwin, Gordon and Melvin Sorensen.

She is survived by her brother Harry (Diedra) Sorensen of Sidney MT. Children Terry Johnson of Hinsdale MT., Gaylene Karl of MN., Darlene (Linder) Hanks of Wolf Point MT., Darell Johnson of Braman OK., Edie Sereno of Dallas TX., Ray (Jenni) Yoss of Nashua MT., Arlene Sheehan of Sidney MT., Kimberly Gonzales (Ty) of Glasgow MT., and Raylene Yoss of Whitefish MT., sister-in-law Diana Sorensen of Glasgow MT. She was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, who she loved dearly.

Life threw a lot of curves at her, but she never gave up, always holding her head high to be strong for everyone else. She was the true definition of a beautiful angel. God knew she was tired. Although we weren't ready to give her up and let her go, He needed our angel by His side. She will be missed dearly by everyone who knew her.

Services are scheduled for Thursday July 18, 2024, at 1 pm at the Lutheran Church in Nashua MT. Inurnment will be at the Nashua Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Lutheran Church.

Our dearest friend, brother, and uncle, Stanley Frederick Soper aka Stanley Steamer aka Stan the Cement Man passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 in Malta, Montana. He was 79. Stan was the third son born out of six Soper brothers to John Westley and Margaret Elaine (Frisch) Soper.

He was born April 30th, 1945 in Glasgow, Montana. He attended school at Avondale, Larslan, Glasgow, and graduated from Opheim High School in 1965. He attended college in Bozeman, Montana. He enlisted into the United States Army and served from November of 1966 until June of 1969. He was a Services Crew Chief. He fought in the Vietnam War. After returning, he lived in the Glasgow and Malta areas for most of his life. He worked for Fossum Ready Mix in Glasgow and Malta Ready Mix in Malta. Stan was married three times and loved deeply. When asked if he would marry a fourth time, his reply was no - he would just find a woman that hated him and buy her a house.

Anyone who knew Stan, knew he was one of the kindest men. He had a heart of gold. Through the years, he enjoyed darts, pool, bowling, fishing, whist, and of course, dancing. The man could dance!!

Stan was preceded in death by his father, mother, nephews Randy Soper and Wes Soper and niece Amanda Soper.

To celebrate Stan’s remarkable life, two Celebrations of Life will be held. The first gathering will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024 beginning at 1:00pm at the Mint Bar in Malta, Montana. The second gathering will be held Friday, July 5, 2024 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at the VFW in Glasgow, Montana. A military honors ceremony will be held at the VFW gathering. No formal funeral will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com