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In Memory Of

Shana G. Red Cherries, 39, of Billings

March 4, 1978 – October 26, 2017

Shana Germaine Red Cherries, Ameohtse’e “Walking Woman” of Billings, MT formally of Lame Deer, MT passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 26, 2017.

Shana was raised by her maternal grandmother, Cecilia “Grama C” Kinzel Medicine Elk, along with her siblings Angelia Whiteman and Jonah Red Cherries. Shana also had two special families that helped raise her; Corliss and the late Cleveland Holy Elk Boy Sr. and also Rosalie and Richard “Dopey” Tallbull.

Shana spent the majority of her life in Lame Deer on the West Side until moving to Billings. Shana attended school at Lame Deer Elementary & St. Labre Indian School. As a young girl growing up Shana would spend a lot of time with her best friends: Evelyn “Evo” High Bull, Wesley Whiteman, Delpha Eagle Feathers & the late Wade Gray. In her youth Shana looked forward to every summer attending VBS at The Baptist Church. Running around Westside with Evo and Wade were her   favorite pastime. Shana had a very special cousin Nathaniel Whiteman, who held that bond to this day.

Shana met her high school sweetheart, Sealmer Red Star, and with this union they had 5 children; Rashaun Red Star, Roshanda Red Cherries, Rose, Raziriah & Sterling Red Star. Shana really loved spending time with her three grandchildren Tyrell, Bonnie & Brooklynn.

Survivors include her children: son’s; Rashaun (Morgan) RedStar of Michigan, Sterling of Lame Deer; Daughter’s Roshanda, Rose and Raziriah of Lame Deer; grandchildren; Tyrell, Bonnie & Brooklyn; her mother, Rynalea “Rennie” Whiteman of Lame Deer; father Theodore James Red Cherries of Oklahoma; brother’s Jonah (Jill) Red Cherries of Hardin, Zachary Iron of Billings and Frank (Sam) Red Cherries of Glendive; Sister’s Kalene, Robyn, Sissy Iron of Billings, Kim Red Cherries of Busby, Jillian Red Cherries of Mobile,AL and Ashley (Al) Red Cherries of Oklahoma City, OK; uncles:     Dennis & Chester Limberhand of Billings, Maynard Limberhand of Rocky Boy, Grover Lee Whiteman of Billings, Gary Whiteman of Spokane, WA, and Adolph Red Cherries of Seiling, OK; aunts: Rosalie Tall Bull of Denver, CO, Joyce Knowshisgun of Albuquerque, NM, Doris Limberhand of Billings, MT and Noreen (OK) Red Cherries-Harris of Lame Deer; Shana has many cousins, nieces, and   nephews, too many to mention. Shana had a huge heart and took a lot of friends in as her brothers and sisters.

Shana was preceded in death by her great   grandparents, Jerry & Alice Kinzel; grandmothers, Cecelia Kinzel Medicine Elk and Eleanor Bull   Coming; grandfathers, Grover Whiteman and Frank Red Cherries; uncles, Herman & Ben       Limberhand; aunts: Elizabeth Clauson, Lillian Zimmerman, Germaine Whiteman, Rose Red   Cherries and Lenora LaFountain.

Shana’s Family includes: Whiteman, Red Cherries, Bull Coming, Limberhand, Harris, Kinzel, McMakin, Tall Bull, American Horse, Rapos,   Knowshisgun, Foote, and Seminole families. Our family is very large, please forgive us if we have forgotten to mention you.

The Family would like to thank the staffs of both The Billings Clinic and Riverstone Hospice Home of Billings, MT for their care. Also a Special CNA Angela of Billings Clinic, who formed a very close bond with Shana while in her care.

Shana struggled with the loss of her sister,       Angela, eight months ago and her grandma “C” in 2013. Now they are reunited.

 

 

Service Schedule

Visitation

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Saturday October 28, 2017

Dahl Funeral Chapel

10 Yellowstone Ave

Billings, MT 59101

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Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Sunday October 29, 2017

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

630 Cheyenne Ave

Lame Deer, MT 59043

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Funeral Service

1 PM

Monday October 30, 2017

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Cheyenne Ave

Lame Deer, MT 59043

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Graveside Service

2:30 PM

Monday October 30, 2017

Kinzel Family Cemetery

3 Miles North of Lame Deer

Lame Deer, MT 59043

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Service Schedule

Visitation

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Saturday October 28, 2017

Dahl Funeral Chapel

10 Yellowstone Ave

Billings, MT 59101

View map

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Sunday October 29, 2017

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

630 Cheyenne Ave

Lame Deer, MT 59043

View map

Funeral Service

1 PM

Monday October 30, 2017

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Cheyenne Ave

Lame Deer, MT 59043

View map

Graveside Service

2:30 PM

Monday October 30, 2017

Kinzel Family Cemetery

3 Miles North of Lame Deer

Lame Deer, MT 59043

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  1. Bonnie W. Bigback says

    October 26, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    To the family, so sorry to learn of the loss of Shana.

  2. Letha Gun Shows says

    October 27, 2017 at 8:53 am

    Rennie, My condolences to you and the grandkids, may the good lord comfort you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love you Sis!

  3. Carrie Small says

    October 27, 2017 at 9:54 am

    Prayers for the Family of Shana.

  4. Mary Leedom says

    October 27, 2017 at 10:50 am

    So much love and prayers to Shana’s family. God Bless you all.

  5. Allen Clubfoot Jr. says

    October 27, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    Condolences to Shana’s family

  6. Michael Speelman says

    October 27, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    Prayers to our family.

  7. Christina Tsosie says

    October 27, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    Prayers for Shana’s babies and family?

  8. Samantha Killsnight & Family says

    October 28, 2017 at 12:55 am

    Our Thoughts and Prayers to the family

  9. Georgia Ann Burns says

    October 28, 2017 at 2:59 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers. May God continue to be with you! Hugs to you Rennie, her siblings and children!!

  10. carmen gonzalez says

    October 28, 2017 at 3:59 am

    Shauna girl, “MI CORAZON, SIMON”. I will miss conversing in spanish with you. You leaving have brought tears to so many because you loved and are loved by so many. You made everybody smile no matter how much you were hurting. Your smile was contagiuos and your heart was big. You gave when you had nothing, uyou hugged others when you were hurting, you fed others when you were hungry and you never let me forget how much i meant my boy Pilo . Shauns, your laughter will ring through the streets reminding us to be happy, forgive and to love all. I remember how much you would cry when your peers would argue.. You would say, Stop!Forgive each other!Love each other.
    Hasts luego mi amiga!….carmen

  11. LostInCali says

    October 28, 2017 at 8:57 am

    NOOOO!!!!? Renni,Nate, And family, I am so sorry for your loss of a beautiful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, niece, and friend.. ? So very sorry, wish I was home to help… My heart is so heavy right now.. Sister Shana, I’m going to miss your warm greetings, big hugs, thoughtful words and positive energy. NO matter how long we didn’t talk or see each other, you never skipped a beat! You were always making me laugh and making sure that before we parted ways, that I would know that you were always there for me…. (? O-M-Gee.. I gotta be dreaming!! Seriously!) Love you sister, gonna miss you always.. ? Our Condolences… Prayers ? sent your way from Cali…

  12. irvin farr says

    October 28, 2017 at 11:50 am

    Condolences to the families

  13. Billford Curley Jr says

    October 28, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    SENDING PRAYERS, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

  14. Diane White and Family says

    October 28, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    Rennie and family, I send my most sincere sympathy n condolences. Rennie you will be in my prayers and my heart is so saddened for you. There are no words to say that will bring comfort I know. I just want u to kno I will keep u in my prayers.

  15. Janice Good Luck says

    October 28, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    My sincere condolences from, Me and Amanda Girl, as you referred to her, and my girls Cesilie and Misty. It was always a blessing to see you in church and the warm hugs you would give! Shanna, you will greatly be missed by many! Sweet dreams my girl!

  16. Denise Swank says

    October 28, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    Sorry for your loss. But like you said Rennie she is with family again. No more pain. Prayers for your family.

  17. Suzie moreno sandoval says

    October 28, 2017 at 11:45 pm

    Damn I sat with you two days four hours the next three hours they said you was progressing I held you hand told you “Shana G” love you and you try to respond but couldn’t due to the resp: but I could see your response I prayed for you you was a good fam and friend always greeted people by name and then say “I love you” I shoulda kept coming to visit you two days wasn’t enough gonna miss you… “I love you Shana G” sta’saa’womz

  18. dawn (rowland) ketchum says

    October 29, 2017 at 8:30 am

    so very sorry for your loss, keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

  19. Tlee ShoulderBlade says

    October 30, 2017 at 3:51 am

    To Rennie and family,
    Condolences n prayers to you all the last time I spoke to Shana she gave me a hug n said I’m ur neighbor lol she asked about my Baby Currie and her daddy Dyron she said I’ll come visit you lol thanks Shana for making me feel so welcome in ur life u will be missed
    Love to you all during this time
    Dyron, Tlee ShoulderBlade n Girls

  20. ROBERT J. LITTLE WOLF says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:39 am

    TO THE FAMILY OF SHANNA REDCHERRIES, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL SEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND FOR STRENGTH AND PRAYERS DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW AND SADNESS FOR THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE.

  21. Kathy Widdicombe says

    October 30, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    To Shana’s family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. I pray that Ma’heo will bring you comfort. Sincerely, Kathy Widdicombe

  22. L B says

    October 31, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    i hear you cry and i feel your pain, love is hard. from the time that we start to prepare them for their journey across, it is our time to hold them dearly until we let go and they are given back to our gramma. this time that we share with them is the most important time just as when they were born in to our lives. love each moment, give each moment its time, hold each moment as your last, until we meet with them again, it will last until that time. but for now we have to live and let go, they must journey on so that they can be at peace, just as we must find peace. blessings to you, family, relatives and her loved ones ~

  23. Rose RedStar says

    November 1, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Man mom, i miss you so much!

  24. Angela Rafferty says

    November 2, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    Prayers be with ur family

  25. Crystal says

    November 7, 2017 at 12:06 am

    My Condolences and Prayers to your Families and may our lord bring peace and comfort to all at this time.
    Crystal “Willow” Stanfield & Family

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Service Schedule

Visitation

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Saturday October 28, 2017

Dahl Funeral Chapel

10 Yellowstone Ave

Billings, MT 59101

View map

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Sunday October 29, 2017

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

630 Cheyenne Ave

Lame Deer, MT 59043

View map

Funeral Service

1 PM

Monday October 30, 2017

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Cheyenne Ave

Lame Deer, MT 59043

View map

Graveside Service

2:30 PM

Monday October 30, 2017

Kinzel Family Cemetery

3 Miles North of Lame Deer

Lame Deer, MT 59043

View map

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