Ilene Oster Hough was born to George and Emma Oster at Ismay, Montana on November 2, 1925 and passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Montana on April 19, 2017. She was raised on the family ranch/farm at Ismay, Montana. She had nine siblings. She attended Cottonwood school through the eighth grade.
On June 6, 1947 she married Victor Hough in Miles City, Montana. They had two daughters, Linda and Vicky. Nothing was more important to her than her family. She was a stay at home MOM!!!!
Ilene was a volunteer at Holy Rosary Extended Car and RSVP playing bingo with the Residents and very active with Relay for life. She was a devout Christian and a long-standing active member of the Presbyterian Church and Deborah Circle. She helped with making many quilts for under privileged children and the Country Store. She devoted countless hours to the church’s prayer chain.
Ilene enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards and having friends and family over for meals.
Ilene lovingly devoted her life to acts of service to others and without a doubt left this world in a better place. Her beautiful spirit will live on in the many lives that she touched.
Ilene is survived by her daughter Linda (Wallace) Stevens of Langdon, ND., Grandchildren Deidra (Lyle) Long, of Langdon, ND., Reid Danklefsen of Miles City, Great Grandchildren Josie and Victor Long. Sisters Marie (Wally) Steig of Forsyth, MT., Bertha (Walter) Rebish of Prescott, AZ., many nieces and nephews and Friend, Deb Schmeling.
Ilene was preceded in death by her parents, her Husband of 43 years, daughter Vicky, and Siblings Charlie, Claude, Pauly, George, Walt, Edna and Aletha.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 1, 1017 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County 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, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Wake Up and Lace Up, or the charity of their choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday May 1, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday May 2, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday May 1, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday May 2, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Carol Schneidt says
Hough family… Words cannot express my feelings over the loss of Ilene. She was a great woman! She will be greatly missed!
Betty Vail says
Ilene was one of the first volunteers I visited with when I became RSVP Director. She was always a delight to visit with. I will miss her.
Bobbi Askin says
I am going to miss seeing Ilene at the First Presbyterian Church. What a lovely kind lady. She is going to be missed so much by all of us.
Tanna Peterson Aye says
My heart is heavy with the news of Ilene passing. She was always such a delight to see either at church or volunteering with her special friend Ann. Our family have been friends for over 50 years. God speed dear lady.
Kim R. Smarsh says
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Ilene’s passing. She was a dear friend to me. I was just speaking of her yesterday and thinking I need to phone her. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Hazel Stabler says
A great lady with a beautiful smile. She will be missed!
Arlene Corbin says
I am so sorry to learn of Irene’s passing. She was such a great lady. She will be missed by all of us at First Presbyterian Church
Cindy Erickson says
I am so sad to hear of Ilene’s passing. Loved her smile and kindness. She will be missed!
Pam (Moths) Nisley & Dave says
Praying for comfort for all this dear woman’s loved ones! She left a very positive mark on our world 🙂 May you feel the loving arms of Jesus wrapped around each of you~
Carolyn Hays says
Linda and Vicki
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Do you remember all of the fun times we had doing sleep overs. Your mom was terrific. Lost my mom in 2011. Linda, contact me if you want. Would love to hear from you. Haven’t talked to anyone who has seen or talked to you since graduation. Cooky
Carolyn Hays says
Linda, I can tell I have been away from MC a long time. Didn’t know Vicki had passed away or if did I had forgotten. So sorry to learn that too. Would still love to hear from you. Cooky
Vanessa James says
Loved seeing her ever wednesday for chicken strips at work…she was a trully exceptional women and will be missed by all of us.
April Thompson says
Rest in peace sweet Ilene.
Raynee Danklefsen says
Grandma Ilene was nurturing and caring for me while I was a kid diagnosed with two cancers. She was there through a lot of my treatments at The Children’s Hospital in Denver. I am blessed for those times to be with her. She always told me words of strength to over come these two battles. She encouraged me to join the Relay For Life her and I would hit that track and walk in the strength to support others not as fortunate and remember we to overcomega our own battles. Grandma Ilene was definitely a true hearted person who cared and loved to help people. I am forever greatful of her in so many ways. I know she will be one of our forever angels in God’s eternal light. I loved her so much. Even though years caused distance I will still and always be greatful of her. She is and always will be my Grandma on Earth and in Heaven. I love you and know you and Papa Bear can finally be together yet once again.
Kelly D says
Raylynn and family,
I am sorry for your loss of a loved one. My deepest sympathies.
Mike Archdale says
Ilene Family,
Ilene shared a number of positive stories with me after passing of my Dad, Jimmy Archdale. Those stories mean a tremendous amount to me. Ilene had an understanding of my Dad that few individuals have shared with me. Remember the good times.
Joyce Camper says
Sorry to hear about the passing of Ilene. I got to know her though the Hough/Phillippi reunions during the past
couple of years. She was a smart and classy lady.
Reid Alix Danklefsen says
Reid Victor Danklefsen
I miss you a lot you had over for Sunday dinner and you will be missed love Reid.