Rosanne Killsnight Headswift (Ho’neheevahtoohe’e) Wolf Howling Woman – left us on January 8th 2021, due to complications of Covid-19, on her journey of life, back to the place where her departed relatives have gone and will prepare her a place within their heavily household.
She came into the world on March 12th, 1947 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, Montana. A child of James Francis Killsnight and Regina Long Roach-Killsnight.
She spent her childhood years in the Killsnight Creek Valley, east of Lame Deer.
Rosanne would always reminisce about playing along the hill ridges and picking juneberries along the creek bottoms. Rest of the time, she grew up in the Lame Deer area. She attended Lame Deer Public School Elementary. One year, she attended Chilocco Indian School, one year at St. Labre Indian Mission School, and two years at the Busby High School, where she graduated in May of 1966. She then graduated from Chief Dull Knife College in May of 1998 with an Associate Degree in Applied Science.
Rosanne began working as a Community Health Worker in April 1969. As years passed, the title of the program was changed to the Community Health Representative (CHR). For some time, she also worked as an Optometry assistant. She then applied for the program director position, She was then selected as a Program Director. She held this position until she became ill with Covid-19.
Rosanne was currently serving on the Board of Trustees for Lame Deer Public Schools and also the Board of Directors for Chief Dull Knife College. She enjoyed being on both boards – she encouraged quality education.
Rosanne was always an avid sports fan, she would watch the L.A. Lakers and the K.U. Jaywalks on T.V. She was also an avid fan of her grandson, Tharyn Headswift as he played baseball, football, and basketball. She followed him on away games, always taping him on her cellphone. The support became intense when Tharyn began playing High School sports.
One of her hallmarks was helping other people, and constantly giving advice to whomever needed additional help. We are going to miss her frybread, and oven bread. She was usually called upon to make her frybread, and she eagerly obliged.
Rosanne is survived by her husband Wayne, Lew (Carlene), Frank, Langdon, Sonja (Tyrone), and Wally (Diandra) and by Joshua, Gareth, Shanyell, Cianna, Cierra, Abigail, Chloe, Byron, T.J., Shalee, Tharyn, Hayden, Madilynn. And the great grandchildren, Lakel, Amiyah, Adree, Blake, Quintus, Rynleigh, Kaiser, Ansleigh. Survived by brothers , Anthony Killsnight Sr, Marcian Killsnight, and sister, Velecia Killsnight. And she leaves numerous nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins, sisters and brothers on the Killsnight and Headswift sides of the family.
She was preceded by sisters, Gertrude, Drucella, and brothers, Xavier, Ferdinand, James Jr.,Clement, and Christopher, and her parents, James Sr. and Regina Killsnight.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
1:00 PM
Friday January 15, 2021
Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
1:00 PM
Friday January 15, 2021
Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Allen Clubfoot Jr. says
Condolences to Roseanne’s family
Tamera Sooktis-Mann says
Wayne and family: you have my deepest sympathy! I am sadden for your loss. The memory of your mother/wife Will give you comfort and her legacy live through you all. God bless you and your family. She was an awesome lady…so sad…..😭😭🙏🙏
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ROSEANNE HEADSWIFT AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences & Prayers. So sorry about your loss my friend Lew.
Allyson Kelley says
Prayers during this difficult time… Roseanne was an amazing person with a kind smile and a caring spirit. I hope you find comfort knowing that she touched the lives of many and was the kind of person that we all strive to become. We will see you again Roseanne! 🙏💕
Sister LeAnn says
Prayers and sympathy at this time.
Clara One Feather says
Condolences and Prayers to her family!
Esther LaRance says
Condolences to the family. She always had kind words and willing to help. Gentle soul. Prayers for my uncle Wayne and cousins.
Anna & Eugene Fisher says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wayne and his children God be with you all
Fr. Paschal says
Wayne and family members,
My prayers are with you with the loss of Roseanna. She was a woman of faith.
Nellie Speelman says
My prayers are with you with the loss of Roseanna. She was a friend and a co-worker when I was a CHR. She was also a woman of faith. I will miss her.
Arlana R Gray says
Prayers and condolences to all family and friends
Selena says
-they are not gone, who live in the hearts of others-
my heart feels your ache of such loss of your mother, Frank, Langdon and family, keeping you all in prayer peace, and heartfelt love
Jon Hauxwell says
Rosann was a fundamentally good person, with an engaging sense of humor and broad insights into the nature and needs of her fellow Cheyennes. I enjoyed tagging along with her on house-calls, or working out challenges in clinical care. Dedicated and hard-working.
Condolences to Wayne and all her friends and relatives.
Clarice Big Back says
My condolences and prayers for Rosanne’s husband Wayne and family. Rosanne was always so kind. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Clayton & Lisa Mason says
My heart is so sad for the loss of Roseanne. She was always helpful and we enjoyed spending time w her and wayne when sundance came around. She will be dearly missed.
S. Mary Ann Stoffregen says
Sister Mary Ann Stoffregen says
I am so sorry to her of Roseanne’s passing. She was a a generous and kind friend. My sympathy and prayers are with Wayne and all the family.
Cassandra littlebear says
Gonna miss you auntie prayers for your kids & the family
pat riedel says
Wayne and Frank and all of the Headswift family
so sad to hear of Roseanne’s passing. she was a great lady. i enjoyed bowling and visiting her when i fitrst moved here and in the time since.
she will be greatly missed.
pat & george ridel
Janet Lassen says
Condolences and prayers
Earlene Clown says
Condolences and prayers to Wayne, children, and grandchildren. Rosanne was very special in our lives and always so supportive in my children accomplishments. I am going to miss visiting with you.
Earlene Clown and family
Sandi Olson says
Condolences to Rosanne’s family. I loved working with Roseanne, she will be terribly missed by all.
Donovan. says
Condolences to the family, Roseanne was a loving person, kind, I enjoyed talking cheyenne to her when I seen her, maheo comfort the family, especially Wayne
Eugene Blackbear, Jr says
Condolences from Oklahoma, to Wayne and Family!! We have many good memories of Sister!! Cedar and Prayers for your Family!!
Eugene BB & family
Joby Parker says
Blessings, prayers and deepest sympathy to all of Roseanne’s family. She was a very kind and special person who cared deeply for the students and members of her community. She spent many years on the school board and was dedicated to education at all levels. Rest in the arms of out heavenly saviour Roseanne. You were a good and faithful servant.
Past Rosebud County Superintendent of Schools
Joby Parker
sidney fitzpatrick says
sidney fitzpatrick big horn county commissioner
blessings, prayers and deepest sympathy to wayne,childern,family
LeeAnn Bruised Head says
I am in disbelief! My friend, I will miss you. Thank you for always supporting me and being so kind…….. My sincerest sympathy to the family……
Blackfeet CHR'S says
Condolences to the family of Roseanne Headswiift sending prayers to the family, relatives, and to the Northern Cheyenne CHR program.
EVA ANDERSON says
Condolences to the family of Roseanne, she was always the one that would say “Bingo tonight after the meeting or training.”
Sure do miss those days at Billings will all the CHR’s.
Art/Rita McDonald says
We send our prayers and condolences to Roseanne’s family. She was a wonderful friend and she will be missed so very much.
Bill Parker says
On behalf of Past Superintendents Bill Parker , Brian Kott, and Gerald Chouinard along with present Lame Deer Superintendent Marcy Cobell we wish to express our most sincere condolences and also thank them all for the service of Roseanne Headswift to our youth and Education system for so many years. Peace Be With You All
Melissa Swan says
Sending prayers to Roseanne’s Family. She always had a smile and was always laughing. The CHR Program will surely miss her kinds ways. We always met up at different meeting or trainings for the CHR program. May Roseann rest in peace. Many blessings sent to the family
Jeneen Spang says
Deepest condolences Wayne & family. So sorry for your loss.
Christine Valentine says
Roseann was a wonderful person. i am shocked to learn of her death. My deepest sympathy to Wayne and all of her family
Fay Matheny says
Rosanne was always such a fun gal to be around. I remember bowling with and against her team at the Coal Bowl back in the day. My prayers are with her family.
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Fay Matheny says
Rosanne was always such a fun gal to be around. I remember bowling with and against her team at the Coal Bowl back in the day. My prayers are with her family. I always have to smile when I remember her!
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