All Obituaries

Thomas (Tom) Paul Schroeder age 75, of Hardin, passed away March 7th unexpectedly at his home. Tom was born February 1, 1951 to Leslie & Virginia Schroeder. He received his schooling in Hardin and graduated in the spring 1969. During his youth, he met his high school sweetheart, Bert Lippert. The two were married on June 17, 1972. After their marriage, the couple moved to Anaconda, Montana, while Bert completed her schooling. Tom worked as a salesman for Sweetheart Bread Company before ...

Candice Rae Standish, 42, passed away on March 4th 2026, in Hardin, MT, Candice was born on June 2, 1983, in Crow Agency, Montana to Leroy and Frances Standish Sr. Candice spent her early years growing up in Ft.  Smith, Montana, where she began her education. She attended Pretty Eagle Catholic School. During her junior high years, her family moved to North Dakota where she continued her schooling. Later in life, she returned to Montana where she met Fredrick "Max" Big Man. ...

Jordan Xavier NotAfraid-BigLake “Iichilishiche Aakineesh” (Bronc Rider) went home to be with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on March 4, 2026. Leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength. He was born on August 24,1996. Jordan was the beloved son of Verlie Whiteman and the late Larry BigLake Sr. Jordan was also raised by Stella and the late Greeley NotAfraid Sr, Safara and the late James BigLake. Jordan was the first grandkid on both sides of the family. He grew up ...

Ferrell Jay “Big Man” White Hip, 70, of Crow Agency, Montana, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Billings Clinic, surrounded by loved ones. Ferrell was born November 22, 1955, in Crow Agency to Arthur and Hannah (Morrison-Alden) Big Man. Ferrell was a Greasy Mouth and a child of the Piegan. She was raised in St. Xavier and attended school at St. Xavier Mission. She later attended Fort Sill Indian School. She remained deeply rooted in her community ...

Woodrow Lee Brien IishchiLaakash (Young Jack Rabbit) Passed away Peacefully on February 28th, 2026 with his family by his side. Woodrow was born September 24th, 1950 on his Papa Harry Don’t Mix homestead in Lodge Grass MT. to Emma Don’t Mix and Clarence Brien. Woodrow was a Big Lodge and a child of the Big Lodge. Woodrow enlisted in the US Army for the Vietnam War in 1969. He was later honorably discharged in 1972 after being wounded in combat shortly after returning, he ...

Ronald Henry Gramling 73 of Saint Xavier, MT or as he liked to call “God’s Country” passed on to the other side camp February 28, 2026. Duuptakoische Bawaaluushihchesh (Bald Eagle That Feeds) his Crow name given to him by Emerson Bullchief he was Piegan and child of the Ties the Bundle.  Although he was proud of his Sioux heritage, he adapted to the Apsáalooke ways and traditions from living amongst our people for over 50 years. Ronald was born April 17, 1951, ...

Irving Afraid Of Bear Jr., 43 of St.Xavier, MT, passed away on February 25, 2026, in St. Xavier. He was born on October 4, 1982, in Crow Agency, a son of the late Irving and Doreen Afraid Of Bear Sr. He was a child of Ties the Bundle clan.  Irving grew up and made his home in the Bighorn Valley. He graduated from Hardin High School in 2001. Right after graduating, he enlisted in the Marines and went straight to boot camp. He served as a Marine Rifleman Scout in the 2nd LAR BN Camp ...

Harold Brian Pretty Weasel, 73, of Crow Agency, passed away to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Billings Clinic, surrounded by loved ones. Harold was born January 9, 1953, to Owen Pretty Weasel Jr. and Kathryn “Katie” Froze Pretty Weasel in Crow Agency. He was a member of the Big Lodge clan and a child of the Ties the Bundle clan. “Many Bulls”, his Crow name, was given to him by the late John Half. Harold would participate in Sun Dances, Sweat ...