Irene Helms, 82, of Miles City passed away New Years Day at Holy Rosary Healthcare.
Mrs. Helms was born May 6, 1930 in Olive, MT to Carl O. Schneidt Sr. and Katherine Paul Schneidt, the third of ten children. The family moved to Miles City in the 1940’s. Mrs. Helms did babysitting for different families, later working at the Milligan Hotel, Miles City Steam Laundry and the Crossroads. Mrs. Helms was married to Robert Green for a short time. To this union, one daughter Linda was born. They divorced and she married Stan Ziesmer. Stan and Irene managed the Green Dragon Bar and Lounge from 1959 to 1960. In 1961 they moved to Watertown S.D. Irene worked at the laundry and dry cleaners. She enjoyed bowling and golfing. Stan and Irene divorced in 1965. Later, Irene met and married Donald Helms of Clark S.D. They were married for 33 years. Irene worked at the Double D Café and the V.F.W., retiring from there.
In 1999, she returned to Miles City where her daughter was living. She lived on her own until 2007, when she moved in with her daughter and lived with her until entering Holy Rosary Extended Care Unit in March of 2012. She enjoyed visiting with all the friends she made while living there. One of the things she most enjoyed was playing bingo and watching golf on T.V. She enjoyed her visits from friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Donald, her parents Carl and Katherine (Paul) Schneidt, a brother Bill, a sister Margaret Barnett and step grandchild Terry Winkley. She is survived by her daughter Linda Winkley, five sisters, Joyce Hayes (Don) of Billings, Mary Jane Mitchell of Casper, WY, Liz Hofer (Birney) of Miles City, MT, Ella Cain (Jim) of Broadus, MT, Dolly Bidwell of Belle Fouche S.D., two brothers Carl Schneidt Jr. (Panzy) of Miles City, MT and Jim Schneidt (Ninola) of Roy, WA. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Laura Wetherelt (Allen) of Forsyth, MT, Roni Sue Adams (Bob) of Eau Claire, WI, Scott Sotka of San Jose, CA, Mark Winkley (Jennifer) of Miles City, MT, Kari Winkley of Miles City. MT. Two step grandchildren, Allen Winkley of Miles City, MT and Melinnee Mastel (Marvin) of Rapid City, S.D. Eight great grandchildren, Sarah Lane (Terry) of Miles City, MT, Tonya and Cody Wetherelt of Forsyth, MT, Taylor and Thomas Adams of Eau Claire WI, Draven and Cash Winkley of Miles City, MT and Shylis Pitcher of Miles City, MT. She had thirteen step great grandchildren, Dillon and Derek Winkley of Miles City, MT, Jake and Hailey Everson of Aitkin, MN, Ken Worm of Germany, Michelle Jones of Aberdeen, S.D., Melody Moorehouse of Alaska, Jon Mastel of Rapid City, S.D. Tansen, Nikki, Brian and Lela Winkley of Helena, MT and Jennifer Underwood of Arizona.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home 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.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday January 6, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday January 7, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday January 6, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday January 7, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
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Cain Family says
Linda,
Our prayers go out to you and the family for the loss of your mother. I am glad I got to know her. She was a sweet lady.
With love,
Ryan, Sheri, Laci, and Dylan Cain
Barb Connell says
Linda and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care of yourself. Love Barbi
Mike and Deeon Bickle says
Linda and family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers
Love
Deeon and Mike
Tolena Murnion says
Linda, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, she was a very sweet lady and will be missed. I always enjoyed seeing her at the Vision Clinic. You are in my thoughts and Prayers. God Bless you.
Kitty and Ken Winkley says
LInda and Mark – so sorry to hear of your mom and grandmother’s passing. I am sure she is being held in the loving arms of Our Lady.
Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Hugs Cousin Kitty and Ken
Russell E. Van Dyke says
Dear Linda and Mark,
I’m sorry for your loss. My best thoughts and pryaers are with you.
Rusty
Marie Benthin says
We have many fond memories of Irene and Don. They were great friends of my husbands folks LeRoy and Betty Benthin from Watertown South Dakota. Not a time goes by when I don’t think of Irene and Don as I drive by their Lake Pelican home. Every Christmas I have looked forward to Irenes notes from Montana… we know she is resting peacefully with Don! Marie