Cecelia Margaret Kuntz, age 88, of Miles City passed away on June 11, 2014 at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
Cecelia was born in Mott, North Dakota to Mike and Mary Frize on March 22, 1926. She met the love of her life Celestes Kuntz and they were married April 24, 1946 and to this union two daughters were born Elnora Ottenbacher of Miles City and Linda Palmer of Reno, Nevada. She spent many years working as a maid at the Gingham Lady Motel. Cecelia was an avid fisherman with Sal; she loved her Atlanta Braves baseball team whenever they played and when her eyesight failed she listened to them on TV.
Cecelia is survived by her two daughters: Elnora (Jack) Ottenbacher and Linda (Burch) Palmer; two sisters: Elnora Stoltz and Donna; three brothers: Dale, Al and Joe; three grandchildren: Jon (Christy) Ottenbacher of Billings, MT; Tami Myhre of Miles City; Ray Palmer of Reno, NV; six great grandchildren: Alec, Mariah, Taylor, Kylee Myhre of Miles City; Karissa and Tobias Ottenbacher of Billings, MT; and one great great grandson Ayden Myhre of Miles City.
Cecelia was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years Celestes, parents Mike and Mary Frize; sisters: Caroline Hodgson, Julia Stoltz, Delores Kuchynka, Maggie DiBeneditto, Loretta DeGlopper; a brother Carl Frize and a son Richard.
A special thank you to her niece Linda Schrock as a devoted caregiver to both Cecelia and Celestes. Linda and her family played a special place in her life and they did much for her; and to Dawn Kellmer caregiver.
A Rosary will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice
Service Schedule
Rosary Service
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 16, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Thursday July 17, 2014
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana
Miles City, MT
Rite of Committal
Following Services
Thursday July 17, 2014
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Rosary Service
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 16, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Thursday July 17, 2014
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana
Miles City, MT
Rite of Committal
Following Services
Thursday July 17, 2014
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, MT
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Tanna Peterson Aye says
Elnora, Linda and family,
So sorry about the loss of your mom. I have so many great memories of her and my grandmother . You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn says
I am so very sorry for your loss andshe was a wonderful woman and I take pride in getting to take care of her and I want to thank you for all my memories of her I love you auntie may you rest in peace.
Joyce and Ken Holmlund says
Elnora, Linda and Families
It saddens us to hear of Cecilia’s passing. Have a lot of good memories of her and Sally. She is now with Sally again. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My God wrap his arms around you at the time of loss with comfort. Rest in lease Cecilia!
Shirley Rolf says
Elnora, sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her.
Joe and Sandra Konkright says
So sorry to hear that another “Mother” from Miles City has left this world. They all must be having a great get-together in heaven. We miss them all !! Linda and Burch, we love you guys, and are sheading tears for your loss.
Mickie Wash Stuart says
Elnora, Linda and Family
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was such a wonderful person. I was just thinking of her the other day when I used the casserole dish she made us for a wedding gift. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Buster and Irene Pluhar says
Elnora, Linda and Family,
So sorry to hear of your mother passing. Your mom and dad were the best neighbors when we moved to Miles City and our kids had the honor of calling them grandma and grandpa Kuntz. What great memories we have of both of them. They are together again smiling down on all of you.
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Cecelia Kuntz. At this time of sorrow, we want to be comforted by the sure hope that Bible gives for those have died. Jesus words at John 5:28, 29 tell us “do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. Also at Acts 24:15 we are told that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” I hope you are comforted by Bible promises (John 17:3).
Diane Welbes says
So sorry for your loss–My parents were friends with your mom & dad. Just know that your Mom is with Our Lord now, and what a great place to be. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.