Irene DeTienne, age 75, of Billings formerly of Fallon passed away on Monday, November 18, at her home in Billings.
Irene was born August 27 1938 the oldest child to Anton and Eva (Bullinger) Dukart at the Armburst Homestead in the Dickinson North Dakota area, she attended country schools in that area, and attend High School in Dickinson. She graduated from High School with the class of 1957 at Terry Montana. After graduation, she worked at Holy Rosary Hospital and at Buffalo Rapids in Terry. She was united in marriage to Bob Lapp, to this marriage two children were born, Harley and Vonda Rae, Bob was fatally injured in a farm accident. On November 20, 1976 Irene was united in marriage to Mearl DeTienne at Fallon Montana and for the next 37 years she was a house wife. She enjoyed gardening, canning, crafts and needle work. She was diagnosed with cancer this past summer and moved to Billings for Medical treatment.
Irene is survived by her husband Mearl of Billings, daughter Vonda Rae Lapp of Hartly, Delaware; son Harley Lapp of Dallas, Texas; a sister Betsy (Gerald) Hoffer of Glendive; and brothers Dan (Shirley), Anton Jr. (Charla) and Bob Dukart all from Fallon. She was preceded in death by her first husband Bob, her parents, sister Katheren and brother Jim.
A vigil service will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Terry. Rite of Committal will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Sunday November 24, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring Street
Terry, MT 59349
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Monday November 25, 2013
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
302 S. Mcdonald Ave
Terry, MT 59439
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday November 23, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday November 24, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring Street
Terry, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Sunday November 24, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring Street
Terry, MT 59349
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Monday November 25, 2013
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
302 S. Mcdonald Ave
Terry, MT 59439
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday November 23, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday November 24, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring Street
Terry, MT 59301
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Delite Dukart says
So sorry to hear of Irene’s passing, but glad her suffering is over. Two siblings within a month is just two too many. Take care and hope Harley and Vonda get there soon to assist.
v. thompson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Irene DeTienne. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in God’s promise to soon “swallow up death forever…and wipe away the tears ftom all faces.” (Isaiah 25;8) With deepest sympathy,
Kelly, Dulcy and family says
So sorry to hear about Irene. We know this is a very tough time. We are thinking of you all and sending our prayers.
Bob & Dar Erickson says
So sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
francis herauf says
SORRY WE COULDN’T HAVE SPENT MORE TIME TOGETHER.I WILL CERTAINLY MISS HER AND YOUR EXTENDED FAMILY AS WELL. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Peggy & Trent Hansen says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Kathy (Hinnaland) West says
Mearle, Harley, Vonda, and Dukart family,
Thinking of you with deepest sympathy. Very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Kathy (Hinnaland) West
Vernon & Janice Kaul says
So sorry to hear of Irenes passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Aletta & Randy Shannon says
Vonda, Harley, Mearle & Dukart Families,
Thoughts and prayers are with you. May your special memories help ease the sorrow.
My memories of your Mom will always be of her smiling with that cute grin she had.
With Sincere Sympathy~
Suzie Reuther says
Vonda, Harley and Mearle: My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this hard time.
Vonda: The memories I have of your mom are all wonderful memories especially the ones when we would ask to go drive around and she would be standing in the doorway of the house and look at us like, really you can’t just stay home. Then she would say go ahead but don’t be to late and when you get home stay in the rec room don”t mess up the house. May those memories and others bring comfort during this difficult time.
Hugs and prayers to you
April Thompson says
Mearle and Family.
I am so sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. I always loved our visits at Holy Rosary when she checked in for services. Praying for peace and comfort during this time.
Respectfully,
April Thompson
Don Blankenship & Karleen says
Merle.. Our thoughts and prayers to you and family.
Tony & Judy Armbrust says
Sorry to here of Irene passing away. Our thought and prayers to the family.
Trubi (Hess) Woods says
Vonda, Harley and Merle, so sorry to hear the news of Irene’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. “The same God who guides the stars in their courses, who directs the earth in its orbit, who feeds the burning furnace of the sun and keeps the stars perpetually burning with their fires – the same God has promised to supply thy strength.” C.S. Lewis
Stuart & Sheila (Schroeber) McCalmont says
Dear Vonda, Harley, and Merle,
I am so sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. Vonda, it sure brought back memories from a long time ago when we used to ride the bus together, and ride 3 wheelers, and go to Ruth’s house to play board games, and get together on Saturdays to play. I’ll never forget the day I was at your house and your mom made split pea soup – not my favorite!! We sure had a lot of grade-school fun together, didn’t we?! Praying for you now as you go through this time of grief. Enjoy the memories. -Sheila
Ron & Connie Stroh says
Vonda,Harley & Merle,
Our deepest sympathy to all on your loss .. May you wrap yourself in all the GREAT Memories at this time of sorrow. May God Bless you .
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Irene DeTienne – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many beautiful memories and talents of Mrs. DeTienne at this difficult time. The Bible gives us hope that soon the Creator will end all suffering, pain, and death. (Revelation 21:4). Also we have the hope of being with our loved ones when they are resurrected (John 5:28-29). The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God intended for mankind will be fulfilled (Ps. 37:11) including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also up on Earth“ (Matt 6:9, 10). I hope that you are comforted by the many hopeful promises in the Bible. (John 17:3).