Cecelia Leah “Nâhkȯhma’heona’e ” (Medicine Bear Woman) Kinzel, Medicine Elk went home to be with Maheo on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the age of 89, in 2 months she would have been 90. She had been residing at Valley Health Care Center in Billings, MT since December 2011 due to failing health.
Cecelia was born on July 23, 1923 in Lame Deer, MT to Alice Harris Kinzel and Jerry Kinzel. She grew up on the family ranch, North of Lame Deer.
Cecelia married Bennie Limberhand in 1940. 10 children were born from this union. Bennie passed away in 1954. Cecelia then had 4 more children from her marriage to Grover Whiteman.
Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents Jerry and Alice Kinzel, siblings: Emma Fotland, Rose Rapos, Helen Highwalker, Ruth Kinzel, Jerry Kinzel and Virgil Kinzel. Children: Herman Limberhand, Bennie Limberhand, Lillian Limberhand, Elizabeth Limberhand and Germaine Whiteman, and husband Virgil Medicine Elk.
Surviving siblings: Oscar (Gloria) Kinzel of Lame Deer, MT and Cyrilla Bear Chum of Ashland, MT. Children: Rosalie Tallbull, Denver, CO; Dennis Limberhand, Ballantine, MT; Chet (Trish) Limberhand, Billings, MT: Joyce Knowshisgun, Albuquerque, NM; Maynard (Ursula) Limberhand, Havre, MT; Doris Limberhand, Billings, MT; Rynalea Whiteman Pena, Lame Deer, MT; Grover Lee Whiteman, Billings, MT; and Gary Lightning of Spokane, WA.
Mom was a generous soul and was always helping and thinking about others no matter what. She worked on many local projects to help keep her community safe. Grandma “C” will be fondly remembered for her friendly disposition and her beautiful smile that lit up the room. She was always “there” for her family and friends.Mom was very proud and appreciative of the honorary degree that she received from Chief Dull Knife College.
Grandma “C” lovingly raised many grandchildren; her greatest joy was spending time with her 100+ grandchildren, her 50+ great-grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren and all of her nieces and nephews. Mom had a gentle, loving and kind heart, she adopted many into our family. Mom also had many, many special friends and relatives. Thank you to all, HaHo.
Service Schedule
Interment
Following Service
Thursday June 6, 2013
Kinzel Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Luncheon
Following Internment
Thursday June 6, 2013
Boys and Girls Club
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Service Schedule
Interment
Following Service
Thursday June 6, 2013
Kinzel Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Luncheon
Following Internment
Thursday June 6, 2013
Boys and Girls Club
Lame Deer, MT 59043
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Porter & Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
Miss Cecelia Family;
You were so precious to our tribe with your bright smile and existence. Condolences to your family and prayers.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
To all the family,
Our sincerest sympathy to all of your family. You will all be in my prayers. She was such a sweet little gal. I find if comforting to know that we will see our loved ones again. My love to all of you. God bless. Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Diane Nishikawa says
Cecelia was such a sweetheart and I loved to care for her. She had such a sweet disposition and no matter how she was feeling she always had a smile that would brighten up the day. She will truly be missed and forever remembered. My condolences to your entire family. Thank you for giving me the opportunity and pleasure to know her
Daniel & Lillian Big Man says
Such a big loss here on earth and an awesome gain in heaven! There is another angel to watch over us all because you know that’s what she did best while she was here! Thoughts and prayers to the family of Grandma C, she will be missed.
Twilla Speelman says
Sending Prayers and Comfort to the family. Grandma will be missed by all.
Rebekah Knows His Gun says
I remember her always in my father’s church and involved in everything to do with it. Cecelia was a sweetheart and I am so happy that she lived such a long life and had such loving family members. My condolences to all her family for the loss of a mother is a great heartbreak.
cheryl & merlin limpy family says
sending our condolences n prayers to the family, Cecelia was always happy to visit with everybody, I loved talking with her, she always had a sharp memorie of everything, but left awesome memories for all to remember, Cecelia will b greatly missed.
JOYCE THREEFINGERS says
she was such a lovely lady, always seeing her at garage sales and she would always talk to me in cheyenne. Will miss her smile
Condolences to the family and God bless
Lori Hauxwell says
Grandma Cecelia I will miss seeing your smiling face next time I come home. I hope your family can take comfort knowing how much you mean to everyone, how you cared for everyone. I hope they take comfort in knowing that you have now joined all the other guardian angels watching over us. You are already greatly missed!
Jon Hauxwell says
Grandma Cecelia was one of the few people I’ve known who never had anything bad to say about anyone. Even when circumstances were grim, she never lost her sparkle and her smile.
Doug Parker says
I will always remember Cecelia’s big smile every time I saw her. My prayers are with your family.
Roshanda Red Cherries says
Grama C, i never ever imagined you to be gone. i feel so lost without you, i wake up every morning hoping to have you here with me. im going to miss all the memores we had. your smile, your “hello, hello, hello” when you answer the phone. All my greatest achievements are for you grama. I miss you so much it hurts. 🙁
I love you grama c, cant wait till the day i get to see you again. i have so much to tell you.
<3
nevaeh joy and family says
MY LOVLEY GRANDMOTHER I LOVE U MISS YOU ALWAYS DREAM ABOUT YOU WHEN I THINK ABOUT YOU I HAVE VISIONS ABOUT YOU I LOVE YOU GRANDMA I WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN ONE DAY I WILL LOTS OF LOVE Z ROSE RENNIE SISSY ARIAH STERLING TEAGUE AALIYAH COURTNEY ANGELA SHAUNA RONYN KAYLENE ZACH JOHNA TORY ROSE AND ME NEVAEH JOY AND ROSHANDA WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU I WISH WE ALL SAW YOU AGAIN WHEN I DRIVE BY YOUR HOUSE I THINK ABOUT YOU
nevaeh joy and family says
robyn sissy ariah sterling z rose roshanda rennie Zach johna shauna angela aaliyah Teague me nevaeh courtney
nevaeh whiteman says
i miss you so much grandma c we a; miss u
nevaeh joy says
she was such a lovley women she was nice i keep my prayers with you grandma c