Neal C. Brenna, 92, of Havre died May 12, 2025. He was born Dec. 12, 1932, to Kenneth and Nora Brenna in Nashua and had two sisters, Fay and Myrna. He grew up along the Hi-Line, spending time in Harlem, Havre and graduating high school in Rudyard in 1950. After graduation, he joined the Navy and served as a radioman during the Korean War. After being discharged from the Navy, he returned to Havre and, while driving down the street, he noticed two young ladies pushing strollers down the sidewalk. It didn’t take long for him to know that one of those ladies, Patricia “Patti” Sleeter, would be his forever partner. They had three boys: Jim, Mark and Ron. He went back to school at Montana State University in Bozeman where he earned a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering. Upon graduating, his fatherin- law, Ralph Sleeter, offered him a position at the Havre Laundry as plant engineer. He remained at the laundry for the rest of his career, over 50 years, where he owned and operated the company until his retirement in 1995. Jim and Ron both worked for Neal at the Havre Laundry, and they eventually took over operations. He made a lasting impression in the industry and was an integral part of the Havre Laundry being recognized as the Montana Family Business of the Year in 1998. He had many jobs over his 92 years, but his love for the

James Lynus “Sonny” Buckles Jr., 63, died May 14, 2025, in Billings. He was born to James Buckles Sr. and Geraldine (Scott) Buckles on July 10, 1961, in Poplar. He attended school in Poplar and also at Ultimate Canteen in Chamberlain, S.D., in 1975 and Boys Town, Neb., in 1976. After graduating from Poplar High School in May 1979, he went on to Job Corps for heavy equipment and graduated from Fort Peck Community College. He moved to Blair in 1983 and lived there until his death. He loved living out in the country. He joined the Red Eagle Presbyterian Church on April 23, 2000. He raised Jr, and Fred off and on through the years. Following a car accident east of Fort Kipp on June 30, 1997, he resided at a rehab center in Billings. He enjoyed watching his grandson Fred play basketball all four years of high school in Culbertson. He enjoyed listening to music on his stereo and also watching

Isabel Sharp, 38, died May 13, 2025, in Wolf Point. She was born June 2, 1986, in Williston, N.D., and grew up in Wolf Point. A lover of music and spending time with friends and family, she was thoughtful and had a heart of gold. She was able to see the beauty in things and was able to brighten up a room just by entering. She loved learning and doing new things. She was courageously resilient and never let her accident with her leg let her feel helpless. She had a charming sense of humor and spirited personality that was similar to a rollercoaster at times. She is survived by her father, Don Sharp Sr.; sisters, Aylissa (her twin) and