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In Memory Of

Joseph Medicine Top, age 52, of Lame Deer

June 24, 1966 – March 18, 2019

Joseph R. Medicine Top, age 52 went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2019. Joseph was born June 24, 1966 with twin sister Josephine Marion. Both of them were born in Crow Agency to Clarence and Agnes (Tall Whiteman) Medicine Top, all of Birney.

Joseph, the youngest of 14 children. Survivors include his adopted mother, Antonia Antelope, close friends, Clarence and Vanessa Behan of Wyoming; older brothers, Emmett and Adam Medicine Top; younger brother, Alden Brady Medicine Top; sisters, Stella Medicine Top, Mari Purella (Ron) and Elizabeth Hiwalker (Floyd).

Joe had the best of qualities, he was honest, kind, loving, respectful, giving, humble, very independent, and thankful. Joe was self-employed. He loved being a free man. Joe loved running long distance when he was younger, he always took first, no one could beat him. Joe was intelligent, it took his grandson four hours to beat him at chess. Joe loved all of his nieces, nephews, grandsons, grand-daughter’s and numerous other relatives. We know who we are.

Joe was married one time in 2008, just like now, Joe always surprised us and could make us smile and laugh.

We would like to thank all of Joe’s friends for always being there for him.

 

Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Sunday March 24, 2019

Birney Hall

Birney, Montana 59012

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Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Monday March 25, 2019

Birney Hall

Birney, Montana 59012

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Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Monday March 25, 2019

Birney Cemetery

Birney, Montana 59012

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Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Sunday March 24, 2019

Birney Hall

Birney, Montana 59012

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Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Monday March 25, 2019

Birney Hall

Birney, Montana 59012

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Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Monday March 25, 2019

Birney Cemetery

Birney, Montana 59012

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  1. Allen Clubfoot Jr says

    March 21, 2019 at 8:58 am

    Condolences to Joseph’s family and friends.
    R.I.P. cousin

  2. Ann Knows His Gun says

    March 21, 2019 at 11:54 am

    Deepest Condolences and Prayers to Elizabeth and family. RIP Joseph

  3. MARLIN D WHITEDIRT says

    March 21, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    Prayers to the Medicine Top family!

  4. Earlene Clown and family. says

    March 21, 2019 at 2:17 pm

    Prayers and condolences to Joseph siblings.

  5. Michael S Speelman says

    March 22, 2019 at 8:23 am

    PRAYERS are with the family
    At this time. Joe was a great childhood friend. I’m shocked by his passing .
    PRAYERS and CONDOLENCES

  6. Daniel Sorbel says

    March 22, 2019 at 8:44 am

    I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear loved one. It’s very comforting to know what the Bible says about ones we’ve lost in death. Verses like Acts 24:15 are an excellent example of this: “And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” Knowing God’s promise that we’ll be reunited with our loved ones who have died is a promise that I hold dear to me. (John 5:28, 29) I know God’s Word can bring you hope & comfort too.

  7. Diane White and Family says

    March 23, 2019 at 8:26 am

    Emmett Medicine Top and Family my condolences for your loss and your family will be in our prayers. May Maheo bless you with healing and peace.
    Diane White and family, Seiling Oklahoma

  8. ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says

    March 23, 2019 at 10:06 pm

    TO THE FAMILY OF JOSEPH MEDICINE TOP, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE

  9. Serina says

    March 24, 2019 at 10:15 am

    Deepest Condolences and prayers for comfort for the family and friends of Joseph.

  10. Christine Valentine says

    March 24, 2019 at 6:03 pm

    So sad to hear this. He was in my Headstart class in Birney. Deepest sympathy to all his family.

  11. CRYSTAL SHOTGUNN says

    March 26, 2019 at 10:05 am

    CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY FROM FRANCIS R. AND SUELLEN SHOTGUNN FAMILIES
    MAY YOU ALL BE COMFERTED IN THIS TIME OF NEED

  12. Dawn RowlandSpang says

    April 3, 2019 at 1:04 am

    I was saddened to hear of Joseph’s passing. Condolences to his family, will keep you in prayers and thoughts.

  13. Ernie Posey says

    October 31, 2024 at 1:38 pm

    My sincere condolences…I just found out.

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Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Sunday March 24, 2019

Birney Hall

Birney, Montana 59012

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Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Monday March 25, 2019

Birney Hall

Birney, Montana 59012

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Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Monday March 25, 2019

Birney Cemetery

Birney, Montana 59012

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