Allen Curtis Evenson, 87, of Billings, Mont., passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, with his wife and other family members by his side. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Allen was born in Winger, Minn., to Edwin and Belinda Evenson, where he grew up on a farm and graduated from McIntosh High School in McIntosh, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and he served on several church councils throughout the years. Allen married the love of his life, Jane Dahlberg, on July 28, 1962, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Brockton, Mont. They shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. They went on their honeymoon to the World’s Fair in Seattle, Wash., driving a 1962 Chevrolet Impala. They still have this car and, each wedding anniversary, they have been taking it out for a drive. Allen was a lifelong farmer whose deep love for the land and dedication to agriculture defined both his work and his life. He served several years on the Farmers Elevator Board of Directors of the Eastern Montana Operations. He had a particular passion for antique tractors and all aspects of farming, proudly preserving the traditions he cherished. Allen was one of the founding members of the Northeast Montana Threshers Association of Culbertson, Mont. Allen loved to repair and restore items, which included an M John Deere, an 8N Ford and a 1946 Willy’s Jeep. He could take anything apart, repair it and put it back together. Allen was a member of the Roaring ‘20s Auto Club of Billings. In addition to his work in agriculture, Allen served his country with honor and distinction for 32 years in the

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