Mrs. Hughette Daily Benge passed away on August 28, 2018 in Helena, Montana. She was born on April 30, 1925 in Miles City, Montana to Hugh and Chloe (Main) Daily. She was raised in Ashland, Montana where she attended area schools and graduated from high school in Miles City in 1942.
Due to WWII and a shortage in the workforce, she quit college and went to work as a secretary at the Star Printing Company. She later worked at the Custer County Welfare Department and the Montana State Highway Department until her marriage.
Hughette married Milton Benge December 26, 1945, when he was home on furlough from the U. S. Army. After Milton’s discharge in 1946, they returned to Volborg, Montana to live on the family farm for the next twelve years. During this time their children Douglas, Kathryn, and Marilyn were born. In 1958, she and Milton moved their family to Miles City.
During her years in Miles City, she supported Milton’s business at the Recreation Center Bowling Alley and stayed home to raise their three children. After the children were out of high school, she went to work at the Custer County Treasurer’s Office. In 1976, she took on a new challenge and found enjoyment working as a bookkeeper at the Custer County Rest Home.
She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Miles City. After her retirement, she and Milton enjoyed traveling to bowling tournaments in their motor home with friends. She loved to bowl and hoped to find a bowling alley in heaven. In addition, she attended many musical events to support Milton’s passion for music.
Hughette devoted many years caring for others. When Milton developed health issues, she cared for him at home and later visited him daily at the Friendship Villa. Upon his death, she remained in Miles City until her 90th birthday. After a big celebration with her family and friends present, she moved to Touchmark, a senior living center, in Helena, Montana, to be close to her daughter, Marilyn.
While there, she found enjoyment completing jigsaw puzzles, playing cards and bingo, and making latch hook rugs.
She is survived by her three children: Douglas (Lucy) Benge, Kathryn (Fredrick) Patten, and Marilyn (Gary) Hendrix; seven grandchildren: Kevin (Nicole), Todd (Catrina), and Brett (Elizabeth) Benge; Krista (Nathan) Jorgenson, Chad (Lynsey) Patten; Kimberly (Neil) Patterson, Greg (Lindsay) Hendrix; 14 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Amy Oliver. As she treasured her family, her life will be treasured in beautiful ways by them.
Visitation will begin on Thursday, September 6th at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 7th at 11:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
If you wish memorials can be contributed to the Range Rider’s Museum, St. Peter’s Health Hospice Foundation, and Miles City Relay for Life, or a charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday September 6, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 7, 2018
First Presbyterian Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Friday September 7, 2018
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday September 6, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 7, 2018
First Presbyterian Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Friday September 7, 2018
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Dave Schott and family says
Hughette and my mom got to be close friends while caring for their husbands and having lunch together at Friendship Villa. After Mom wound up in the Villa, Hughette would come out to visit and play cards with her. I was always amazed by Hughette’s energy and capabilities given her age. She would walk from her home to/from the Villa. Hughette was an amazing lady. I am sorry to hear that she has passed. My sincere condolences to her family.
Denise Harvey says
A life well lived and a legacy to honor her memory!
May you be blessed with cherished memories.
Denise Oberlander Harvey
Mike & Judy Toennis says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Patti (Green) Ireland says
Doug, Marilyn, and the rest of the family. My condolences to you. It isn’t easy to lose your parents, whatever age. I pray that the Lord will wrap you in His arms and give you peace.
Patti
Arlene corbin says
Hughette was a great friend of mine. I missed her when she moved to Helena and now I’ll miss her as she’s moved to Heaven
Barb beeler says
She will always be remembered. She was one special lady. Now her and Ruth can play cards again and visit and her and Milton can dance till the cows come home. She’ll always have a special place in my heart.
Dolores H. Steiner says
Doug, Marilyn, Cathy, and familes. Sorry to hear of Hughette’s passing. We had the chance to visit with her at our last trip to Helena. A amazing and wonderrful woman.
Skin and Betty(Manker) Collins. says
Prayers and hugs sent to the family of Hughette Benge. God Bless all of you. Know you will miss her.
Joe and Cathi Peila says
Our thoughts and sympathy for the loss of you mother and grandmother. The legacy she nurtured and tended will continue. Losing the “matriarch” is hard but gives us much to remember and be thankful for. Blessings.
Jim and Cathy Bastian says
We are so sorry! Your Mom and Grandma was a delightful lady. She always took time to “check in” and share her life news when she would see us as she was shopping. She loved her family and enjoyed living life with a big smile for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this time, she leaves you with a wonderful legacy!
Michael J & Drena R Nitschke says
Condolences from Drena and I. I remember her, she was a very nice lady.
Curt and Kate says
Doug and family, So sorry for your loss
Dale Valach says
Marilyn and Family
It is sad to learn that you recently lost your Mother. Losing one’s parents is always difficult even when they have had comparatively full lives. Clearly with number of grandchildren and great grandchildren that she was blessed with, her latter years were indeed full. But throughout, I am certain the missed Milton and am comforted that they are together again.
Our warm thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Vickie and Dave Gunderson says
Marilyn and family, we are so sorry about your Mom’s passing. Hugs and prayers to you.
James Liles says
Doug and family,
Our sympathies ares with you. She was such a nice lady, always enjoyed seeing her. Hard to lose your mom no matter how long they have been with you. God bless.
Jim & Mary Ann
Janet (Benge) Ek says
So sorry for your loss Doug, Kathy and Marilyn. Wish I could be there with you all to celebrate her life. Since you all lived on the Benge Ranch when I was born, guess it was natural for Aunt Hughette to become my second mother. I was so blessed by her love. Despite her best effort, I never was any good at crossword or jigsaw puzzles. We did both love to play cards, which we did when we were together last and she was one sharp 92 year old! Guess our next card game will be in heaven and I will miss her until then. Rest in peace my beloved Aunt Hughette! Love you to the moon and back! ❤
Mary Snell says
My sincere sympathies and prayers to the Benge family.
Kim R Smarsh says
My deepest sympathies to Hughette’s family. She was such a gracious and welcoming person. She thought when we started talking about the Relay For Life that it was such a crazy idea. But she was willing to help and see what happened. I’ll never forget how astonished she was at the end of the first year. And she was a trooper. Pulling her camper out there and spending the night to help.
Jim Barb Bender says
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom and Dad were we’re good neighbors. Jim & Barb Bender
Linda Torgrimson Fink says
Doug, Lucy and Family.
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you celebrate her beautiful life.
Linda Torgrimson Fink
Treba Hollowell says
Dear Doug, Kathy, and Marilyn,
Your Mom was such a dear woman! She had the patience of a saint! I remember many visits with your mom and dad. They were treasured friends. I always felt cared for in her presence. She sure Was a bright part of Miles City!
Kathleen Grauman says
Doug, Kathie and family,
I remember your Mom as a kind and warm person. My mother Theo Mills Norgaard is very sad to hear of her passing as they were high school classmates and worked together on the last reunion. We are thinking of you and celebrate Hughette’s life that enriched our community.
Miles & Beth Ann Milligan says
Kathie, Marilyn and Doug: our warmest and heartfelt wishes go to you all. I was fortunate to work with both your parents when they managed the County Rest Home. I was in the Clerk & Recorders at the time. What a pleasure it was to work with them. Hughette and I had many sessions regarding the books! Hughette was a lady with a beautiful smile . You always felt happy in her presence and after she was gone. Her positive attitude infected everyone . Once Hughette met you, you were a friend forever and acknowledged when you passed her anywhaere!
RIchard E Meiidnger says
So sorry for your loss. We bowled with both of them years ago when we were still on the farm.
They were always fun and she was always such a sweetheart.
May she rest in peace and I’m sure she is now happy to be with Milt once again. You are all in our thoughts
and prayers. Linda and Richard
Bill and Sharon Oftedal says
Hughette and Milt belonged to a select group that made Miles City a better place. Their work ethic and the fun times they provided for so many will be remembered for many years to come. It’s sad that Hughette is gone, but fitting that she and Milt are together again.
Pam Rogge says
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days ahead. Hughette was a special lady and I always enjoyed my visits with her. Cherish the memories!
Marc & Denise Hartse says
My wife, Denise, and I send our sincere condolences to the Benge family.
Beth Ann Wiedeman says
My prayers to Hughette’s family. I was just thinking of her the other day, wondering how she was. What a wonderful lady. I am so thankful I was able to know her.
Mark Browning says
Doug and family,
So sorry to hear of your family’s loss. We appreciate your mom’s role in what made Miles City a special place to live.
Bruce Wilson says
I spent a lot of time at the Benge family home in high school . Mrs. Benge as the whole family was always an update cheery lady.
Thoughts and prayers to Dougie and all the family .
Bruce Wilson
Kyle and Gail Shaw says
What a beautiful lady inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bev and Jerry Collins says
To the family of Hughette Benge we send our heart felt sympathies , thoughts and prayers and now she is at peace and walking with her Lord and Savior.
I understood that she had something to do with the “Relay for Life” here and how special it was to know as I have been a cancer survivor for many years to do with thyroid cancer, breast cancer, carcinoma’s and skin cancers. my husband had a procedure done near and eye and is now o.k. We have attended since we moved here 5 years ago. my husband Jerry is the pastor of the First United Methodist Church.
May God wrap His loving arms around all of you and may you feel His presence, comfort, love , strength, and peace.
God bless each and every one of you, and the message you hear may it bring comfort and peace.
Paula (Hartse) Hufford says
Doug and family
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mom. My deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you.
Caroline Fleming says
Hughette was a wonderful and special woman who gave selflessly to others. She is missed. May you all know the comfort of God’s love for you as you mourn the loss of her in your lives and celebrate the life that she lived.
Rusty Knuths says
Doug, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Rusty and Amanda Knuths and family
Linda Hodgson says
Doug, Lucy and family. So sorry for your loss. I loved visiting with your mom when she would come into the bank. Love!y lady. Sorry I couldn’t have attended her service and seen you.
Jim and Carol Watts says
Doug, so sorry for your loss. I always thought your mom was a special and fun person. We value your friendship and want you to know we are thinking of you. Carol and Jim Watts
Amanda Malley-mcrae says
Hughettd was a true lady. I watched her feed milt for years. She used to run around and cause mischief with Ruthie and my gram.
Dallas Viall says
Doug, So sorry to hear about your Mom. I have many fond memories of her and your Dad during our high school years. She was always so open and welcoming. My sincere prayers and condolences.