Amy Lynn Kelstrup, age 57, of Miles City, Montana crossed over the Jordan on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Amy was born in Miles City, Montana on October 1, 1967, the daughter of John and Betty (Bailey) Bonogofsky. She grew up and attended schools in Miles City, graduating from Custer County District High School in 1987. She attended Miles Community College where she received an Associate of Arts degree in 1990. She married Jason Livingston in 1989, and they had two children. He passed away in 2002. Amy married Clinton Kelstrup in November of 2003, and they moved to the Sheffield area, to her “little house on the prairie” on the Brewer Ranch where Clint worked. Amy worked as a customer service rep including Stockman Bank and then at Walmart.
Amy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, she taught at the Trinity Lutheran School and served as a den mother for Girl Scouts. Her daughter Megan recalls having her mom substitute teach for her class one day, where she preceded to call her by mom, resulting in the whole class calling her mom for over two weeks. She loved crocheting, her pets but most of all spoiling her granddaughter. She loved her family and was a faithful and encouraging wife and mother.
Amy was baptized into the Holy Christian and Apostolic Church at Trinity Lutheran on March 11, 1992. God’s Love, knowing of Christ’s redemptive work, showed through her in her cheerful and patient attitude that made her a well-loved individual. In January of 2004, Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer. After successful treatment the disease went into remission. In March of 2021, she was diagnosed again with stage 4 breast cancer, the battle began again. In August that year, she suffered a stroke/PRES, a rare brain condition brought on by the chemotherapy, which put her in the ICU for a month. Amy was able to be brought home where she continued her recovery. The cancer returned in the spring of 2023. After unsuccessful treatment, Amy went into home hospice care in the summer of 2024. Having always been a blessing to care for and much thanks and appreciation to all her doctors and nurses for the wonderful care they provided from the Frontier Cancer Center, Holy Rosary Infusion staff, St. Vincents Hospital, WEL Home Health team and the Holy Rosary Hospice staff. Thanks to the Brewer Ranch and crew that were very accommodating, allowing her to be cared for at home and the prayer and support of family and friends. It was a joy and blessing to be able to care for her and something that will always be appreciated.
Amy is survived by her husband Clinton of Sheffield; her son Jesse Livingston of Miles City; her daughter Megan Livingston of Miles City; son Seth Kelstrup of Miles City; granddaughter McKenna Scheele of Miles City; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Jason Livingston, mother—in-law Linda Livingston and two brothers: Jim and Robert Bonogofsky.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Amy’s name, to Trinity Lutheran Classical School, Miles City.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:30 p.m.
Friday January 3, 2025
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center Ave.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Immediately Following the Funeral Service
Friday January 3, 2025
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
259 Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following the Interment
Friday January 3, 2025
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center Ave.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:30 p.m.
Friday January 3, 2025
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center Ave.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Immediately Following the Funeral Service
Friday January 3, 2025
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
259 Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following the Interment
Friday January 3, 2025
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center Ave.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Pat Morris Blumhorst says
God Bless you, Clint and all. May loving memories buoy you thru this trying time and your faith in our Lord Jesus ever carry you!
Claudia ann Kransky says
Clint and family! The joy you brought to Amy and she brought to you all was a beautiful thing to see. God hold you in His loving arms . Claudia Kransky
Marcy Stabler Parks says
Amy was one of the sweetest people I know. Praying that God wraps his arms around you and gives you His comfort and strength.
Denise Harvey says
Megan and Jessie and family,
My heart is with you. Your mom loved so many and was so loved.
Prayers for comfort and memories to cherish.
Don and Dee Ann Sams says
Clint, Megan, Jesse, Seth and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We met Amy at church. Amy was a wonderful woman with the softest smile and eyes that shined. May God bless you with comfort and strength.
Patsy Davis says
Clint and family,
Oh, Clint so sorry to hear of your heartbreaking loss of your sweet wife, taken too soon! Barely knew Amy, but your smiles said it all, and you two looked so happy together!
I always enjoyed our visits at B & C Oil! My prayers and sympathy to you and the entire family…..
Esther Nelson says
Family of Amy *. She was a blessing to be with at Preschool and neighbor..
Always had a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you Clint and the family.
Jana Wilson says
My condolences to Amy’s family. She taught my son at Trinity Lutheran many years ago. It has been a long time but I remember her fondly how she was with my son. So caring and kind.
starla schneider williams says
My condolences go out to Amy’s family I did not know Amy’s family
As I only knew Amy as a child I knew her whole family she was a sweet kid then I pray God has opened his arms and welcomed Amy in the kingdom of heaven and may he comfort her family at this time fly high Amy you are now their Angel
Garth Sleight says
I finally made the connection of why I recognized Amy’s picture. I enjoyed having Amy as a student at MCC. She was a good student and an even better person. My sincerest condolences go out to the entire family on this devastating loss. God bless you and keep you.
Donna ortman says
Clinton , Megan, Jessie, and Seth, Amy such a sweet soul and always had a smile on her face. May you hold on to all the beautiful memories until you meet again.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
I worked with Amy at Stockman Bank and always thought she was very sweet. I’m so sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy to all the family. May your memories help carry you through this hard time.
Loree Jeffers says
Clint and family, so sorry for your loss. You all were very special to my parents, Kermit and LaVonne. My prayers and thoughts are with you through this difficult time.