Billings Gazette Billings, MT 20 Jun 2007 JOLIET - Alma "Johnie" Irene Hardt, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at her home in Joliet. She was born May 27, 1929, in Laurel, the daughter of George and Pauline (Brenning) Hardt. She graduated from Billings Senior High School. Johnie moved to Sacramento, Calif., after graduation to work in retail sales at Carmichael Drug. She returned to Joliet to help care for her parents and worked as an Avon consultant for 24 years. Last November, she adopted "Suzy," a kitten, from her sister. Suzy quickly became the highlight of Johnie's life! In 2006, Johnie got a phone at her home and quickly made up for the years without one. She chatted daily with her sister Wilma, niece Sally and dear friend Sheryl. Alma is survived by her sister, Wilma (Ed) Tuomi of Billings; brother Harold (Betty) Hardt of Joliet; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both her parents and her sister, Dorthea Knaub. The family would like to thank Sheryl Smith and Larry Mathis for keeping a watchful eye on Johnie and helping care for her. Memorial services will be held at the Joliet Cemetery on Friday, June 22, at 1 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service. Published in the Billings Gazette on 6/20/2007.