Kathryn Ann (Buckley) Helland, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2019 in Miles City, Montana. She was 63.
Kathy was born in Stillwater, Minnesota on February 3, 1956 to John and Barbara Buckley. Preceded in death by her parents. Kathy enjoyed Minnesota and all the activities that it had to offer during her time there. She talked about the good ol times when her family would spend summers at the cabin fishing, playing and swimming in the lake.
Kathy eventually made her way over to Montana in her early 20s with her friend Beth. During her time in Montana she met Glenn in Miles City. After three years of dating Kathy married Glenn on February 10, 1989.
After many years working at the Holy Rosary Hospital Kathy wanted to work with children. She worked with special needs kids for many years at their homes and at Head Start. She always talked about how she loved spending time with her kids and loved watching them learn.
On August 1st, 2001, Kathy and Glenn adopted their three children Mackenzie, Mikayla, and Alex. Kathy loved her children so much and the last few days she was still expressing how proud she was of her three children. On December 23rd, 2018 Kathy became a Grandmother to Andre Quincy. She fell in love immediately with him. She was so happy that she got to be there for the birth of her grandchild.
She was loved by all. Kathy will be greatly missed by her family and friends from Miles City and Stillwater. Kathy was one of a kind and cannot be replaced.
Kathy is survived by her husband Glenn, her children Mackenzie, Mikayla and Alex Helland and grandson Andre. Her siblings, Jean (Greg) Swanson, Stanley Buckley, John (Karen) Buckley Jr, Joseph (Mary) Buckley, and many many nieces and nephews. Kathy loved her two cats, so she is survived by her cats Stella and Henry.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will be held on a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Kathryn always wanted to go back to Minnesota. There will be a service in Stillwater, Minnesota. Date to be determined.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday February 22, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday February 23, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City , Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday February 22, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday February 23, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City , Montana 59301
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Denise Harvey says
What a beautiful soul has left this earth to join her heavenly family! I know you all will miss her desperately. I will miss her also. She has left us all better for having known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Denise and Jay Harvey
Emily Bennett says
Prayers for the family
Curtis Fillafer says
Sending my thoughts and prayers to all of the Helland family during this difficult time… She was an amazing lady and she will be greatly missed… So blessed to have so many memories with your family.
Allen & Cindy Kelm says
Glen, Mikayla, Mackenzie & Alex, our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. Kathy was an amazing woman and a wonderful neighbor, she will truly be missed. We are so sorry!
Allen & Cindy Kelm
ClaraJo says
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family . May all your memories fill your days with wonderful memories! God Bless !!
Lori Nicks says
I am so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. We will miss her and her wonderful sense of humor. Prayers for comfort and healing.
May you find strength in each other.
Clayton Helland says
There were smiles, laughter and good conversation when I was around Kathy. I will miss her, and so will our family. What a wonderful person. My condolences to her family and all who knew her.
Tracy Baker says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Kathy was a wonderful neighbor. Always so kind and friendly. I loved talking to her, she always made me smile. I will miss her a lot.
Jean jones says
My heart is breaking for you all. May the Lord guide you and wrap you with his eternal glory.
Laurie Claypool says
To Kathryn Helland’s family, we send our deepest sympathy! Every time, she spoke so highly of her kids and was so very proud of each of you! She will be deeply missed! Our thoughts and prayers to you all at this difficult time, Laurie, Duane, Anna, and Bryan Claypool
Janet Dinardi says
Be at peace my dear friend. I will miss you so much. My prayers are with the family.
Janet Dinardi says
Prayers are with the family. Kathy and I shared many laughs in the years that we knew each other. I will miss my dear friend.
Cherie KeBlanc-Dyba says
Kathy was an amazing person, I will indeed miss our Albertsons chats when we were shopping. Incredibly sadness to have lost you so young. Sending hugs, prayers and warm thoughts to Glenn, Mikayla, Mackenzie, Alex , and baby Andre.
Matt & Cherrie Beyer says
Our thoughts and prayers to Glen, Mikayla, Mackenzie and Alex. Kathy was such a joy to talk to and she was such a kind person. She will be missed very much.
Dannette Cremer says
My deepest sympathy to all of Kathryn’s family. May you keep her memory close to your heart.
Tom & Kathy Strub says
Our thoughts are with you all. Kathy was a great person. May God’s love and your memories help comfort you.
Linda Niedge says
Kathy was a deeply kind and warm person. I met Kathy when we were both working at Head Start. Her love and kindness toward children surely carried over to her own children when they came into her life. Whenever we visited, her love and pride for her husband and the kids always shined through! I will always remember her excitement when the children came in to her life!! She was a natural born mother! I will very much miss my visits with Kathy when we would meet while grocery shopping. My condolences to all of you! I will hold Kathy in my heart and all of you in my prayers. God be with you.
Arlene Corbin says
I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. May God comfort you all
Joe and Mary Buckley says
Our thoughts, hugs and prayers go to Kathy’s family. We have so many memories to hold on to and remember her free spirit and kind loving soul. She was a “one of a kind” person that no one can replace. She loved everyone unconditionally. Grandma and Grandpa Cookies will take care of her now and forever in heaven. Love you all.
Uncle Joe and Aunt Mary Buckley
Nephew: Daniel (Bridget) Buckley, children Lincoln and Leo
Niece: Melissa (Jesse) Robinson, children Lucas and Lily
Ruth Utter says
Kathy always had a smile for all she met. I know she will be missed and we are praying for your family.
Anita Hillis says
She was a great woman. Always kind and loving and doing the best she could for her family. So glad she could be a grandma and see her oldest graduate and happily married. She was so proud of all her children.
Justin and Jackie Dighans says
We enjoyed so many visits with Kathy as we would see her around town often. She will be dearly missed. Our love goes out to the family. May the love of God surround you in a special way now and always.
Cheri Weidner says
I first met Kathy when my children attended Head Start in Miles City. We became good friends bonding over our special needs sons. Whenever I would return to Miles City or she traveled to Glendive with her children’s sports we always seemed to run into each other. She was such a wonderful person and so very proud of her family and all they had accomplished. To her family prayers and hugs to you all.
Roxanna Brush says
Such a sweet lady. Prayers to you all.
Kathy Culy says
Dear Glen and family
I am just numb seeing of Kathy’s passing
She was such a beautiful and kind and most definitely a lovely person who had been such a great client and friend. My heart breaks for your loss
My Deepest Sympathy
Kathy Damm Culy
Jim and Cathy Bastian says
We are so very sorry! Kathy came into our lives when she began to help with the spec ed class at what was Roosevelt school. She was such a blessing as she taught us that special kids CAN do things when someone truly believes they can. She was that person. She gave all that she had as she loved our kids. She was a kind, gentle, giving, loving person, who made the world a brighter place by WHO she was. I will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this incredibly hard time.
Jackie and Doug Armstrong says
We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs to all
Dee Bickle says
So sorry for your loss! Her smiles and laughter will be missed by many ! Prayers to the family !
Neena Steadman says
Kathy was a gracious and caring person. She always saw the potential in every child! I am so saddened by this news! My prayers and thoughts are with your family!
Kim Stanton says
Dear family,
Thinking of you all today and in the coming days. Sending prayers of comfort and peace your way. With heartfelt condolences,
Kim Stanton and family
YOLANDA fERGUSON says
Sending prayers of comfort for the family. She was a kind and loving person. Will miss seeing her in the store and in the neighborhood.
Michelle Carda says
What a sweet lady she was! I am so sorry for your loss!!
Leah Miller says
To all of Kathy’s family:
She was a true treasure, whether you were discussing the kids, pets, or community happenings she was always truly interested. She will be missed at City Brew…was always good to see her there and chat.
Thoughts and prayers for all you and God’s love will see you through the tough days, weeks, and months ahead.
Susan and Art Tyler says
We are so very sorry to hear about Kathy’s passing. May the love and support of family and friends help you in the days to come. God bless……
ClaraJo says
All of Kathy’s family are in my thoughts and prayers.May all your Beautiful memories fill your hearts on those tough days . God Bless
ClaraJo says
May all your wonderful memories help you on those tough days . Kathy was a Wonderful friend and a Amazing mom ! God Bless
Darla Wier says
Helland – Buckley families,
Sorry to hear about Kathy. So many times, when we would be in town we would see her at Walmart, or after the parade at the Bucking Horse Sale. It may have been a short visit , but it was always a nice one. I will miss that.
Hold tight the memories. With thoughts and sympathy to your families.
Jed and Darla Wier
Eileen And Vern Entzel says
Kathy touch many life’s and we are so glad we got to know her. Will miss our visits out and about. She always kept me updated on the family. Prayers that all your good memories will help in the days ahead.
Vern and Eileen Entzel says
Kathy touched many life’s We were happy we were one of those life’s. Prayers that all the good and happy memories will help in the days ahead. She will be missed by many family and friends
Carol hirsch says
I am so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. My heart goes out to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Snell says
My heartfelt sympathies to Kathy’s family. Wherever and whenever our paths crossed, Kathy always went out of her way to greet you with a smile and ask how things were! She always asked about my son and would also tell me about her children…..she was so very proud of them. I have already missed seeing her! Rest in peace Kathy and praying for God’s comfort to you all!
Tom Fleming says
I’m so sorry to hear I enjoy visiting with Kathy ever time I seen her a the store super nice lady I will miss her prayers to the family
Terra Edison, Daughter of Peggy Helland Wall says
Im so sorry for your loss of Kathy. I have very fond memories of Kathy. She was a fun loving lady and always seemed to be laughing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.