Irene Cecelia (Herauf) Quinlan, 77 of Miles City, died peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Saturday November 16th, 2013 following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Irene was born March 31, 1936 in Dickinson, North Dakota the youngest daughter of John J. & Cecelia (Kuntz) Herauf. She graduated from Dickinson High School and moved to Denver and then to Miles City to work as a CNA at Holy Rosary Hospital.
On February 17th, 1959 she married her love James Jay Quinlan. To this union five children were born, Kevin, Diane, Carol, Tamara, & Jane.
Following Jim’s trucking career, the family moved to the Hook Ranch north of Rosebud in 1974 where they continued to raise the family. In 1982 they moved to the Newman Ranch south of Jordan, where she flourished as a cook for the many ranch hands who adored her delicious meals. After returning to Miles City several years later, she again became active in providing health care and worked many years at T.L.C. and Parkview personal care homes.
She is survived by her 5 children, Kevin (Teri) Quinlan of Miles City, Diane (Robert) Rainey of Miles City, Carol Molstad from Loveland CO, Tamara (Loren) Spillum of Billings & Jane Lamb from Forsyth. Her 12 grandchildren, Josh & Taneasha Quinlan of Belgrade, MT, Amber Rainey, A.J. Rainey, & Ashley (Cotton) Lee all of Miles City, Nathan, Garrett, & Nash Molstad from Loveland CO, Shelby & Sean Spillum of Billings, Tori (Josh) Jonas from Killeen TX & Kori McMillan of Rosebud. Irene was also looking forward to meeting her first great-grandson, Tanner Jonas to be born later this month.
She is also survived by her brother George (Florence) Herauf of Bismark, ND and her sister Ida Perzinski of South Heart, ND.
Irene was preceded in death by her husband James, her parents John & Cecelia. Also, her brothers Joseph, Jacob, Valentine, Anton, Pius, Leo Alfred, Herbert, & Michael Herauf as well as her sisters, Katie Kostelecky, Eleanore Marthaller, & Mary Ann Jurcich.
Irene’s hobbies included crocheting, collecting angels & bells, nurturing the plants and flowers around her house, and spending time with her loving family. She will be remembered as a strong-willed, humble and caring person. She was truly a lady and some would say an angel and will be missed by her friends, especially Diann Suda and Marci Lopez as well as numerous members of her church and community.
The family will welcome visitation on Thursday, November 21st from 5-7pm and to be followed by a Rosary at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will begin on Friday the 22nd at 11am at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Interment will follow at the Custer County Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Sacred Heart Parish Center.
Irene’s wishes would be that memorials and/or donations be made to the AMC volunteer driver services. She and all her family greatly appreciated their extreme generosity.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home will be assisting the family with the services. Condolences may be made by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday November 21, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Rosary Service
7:00 p.m.
Thursday November 21, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
MIles City, MT 59301
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Friday November 22, 2013
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday November 21, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Rosary Service
7:00 p.m.
Thursday November 21, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
MIles City, MT 59301
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Friday November 22, 2013
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, MT 59301
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Marilyn Lotvedt says
My thoughts, prayers and love go out to you, Kevin, today. Your Mom was a very loving, caring lady whom I enjoyed being with. She is with the Lord, now, in his everlasting arms.
Jeff and Jacky Herauf says
Our condolences to the Quinlan family and to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Rick Herauf says
Our sincerest condolences.. Praying for the eternal rest of Aunt Irene’s soul.
Janet Buraas Klein says
Thought and prayers going out to the family of Irene. She was a such a joy to know and was a very kind soul who was soft spoken, caring and a family loving individual. She is truly the family angel that will be looking over each of you from this day forward, She is now at peace…
Antoinette and Kevin Staiger says
Our hearts are heavy upon hearing of the passing of Aunt Irene, your dear mother/grandmother. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Aunt Irene will always be remembered for her gentleness and her beautiful heart.
Kathy Johnson ( Herauf from Beaverton, Oregon ) says
What a beautiful picture of Aunt Irene. I am so grateful her suffering is over. I wish I could have seen her in these last years. My heart goes out to the whole family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ben and Georgina Phipps says
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady!
Sonja Crocker says
So Sorry…it is always hard to lose a loved one. May our Lord heal your broken hearts and give you comfort. Diane won’t be able to attend the funeral, but will be talking to you.
Connie Schaefer says
So sorry for your loss. Irene was a very nice and caring person. I remember when she babysat for me a few times. I always knew my kids were well taken care of. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Deb (Moths) Schmeling says
Sorry to hear about your Mother. May God wrap his loving arms around each one of you with comfort and peace.
Deb
Peggy Certain says
Dear cousins, So sorry to hear of Aunt Irene’s passing. Seems like she just went with us to Fort Benton for Aunt Angie’s passing and well, here we are again. She had a sweet & lovely soul. May God’s love & peace comfort and sustain you. Love Peggy & Brian
Arnold & Margaret Perzinski says
Our thoughts and are prayers go out to my Aunt Irene’s family. I remember her as a kind and loving person. We are saddened by your loss, but know she has found joy and peace in heaven.
Arnie
Dorothy Herauf Waggener says
May The Lord give you strength to carry on the love that your mother gave to you to each other. Always remember the wonderful memories she left in each one of our hearts. She was a precious angle sent to us. Thank you Lord for giving us our Aunt Irene.
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
Diane and Quinlan family so sorry to hear about your Mama.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Big (((Hugs and love))).
Carol and Warren Schuetzle
Ann Herauf Nees says
Dear cousin Diane and rest of family,
Aunt Irene and I were just four years apart and I remember playing together on Grandpa’s farm in Schefield. She was the nicest person and I’ll bet a great mom too!
Love to all and will be with you in thoughts and prayers on Friday.
We were so lucky to visit with you and your mom in 2012.
Mom, Helen Herauf sends her love too.
Wanda Reed says
Diane and family,
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. My thouhts and prayers are with you during this
difficult time.
Gene & Vickie Schneidt says
May God bless and comfort you all during this difficult time and the days ahead.
Shane & Holly Harbaugh says
Tammy and Jane you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy Anthony says
Words cannot express my feeling for you at this time. It’s hard to loose a parent, and I just want you to know my prayers and thoughts are with you right now.
Pam Halvorson says
My condolences to the Quinlan families on their loss. I never got the chance to meet Kevin’s mom but in reading the guestbook it sounds like she was a neat lady! Your memories will help you through the difficult times ahead. She is now at peace and is with your father.
Karen Krausz says
Kevin, Diane, and all of the Quinlan family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Barb Stoler Seibert says
To the Quinlan family, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel through this sad and difficult time. Remember the love.
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