Julie E. Blotsky, age 75, of Miles City passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025 at home with her family by her side.
Julie was born on July 6, 1949, in Wilson, Wisconsin to William and Bernice (Jacobson) Dahms. She was the fourth born out of eight siblings. Julie graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1967. After graduation she married James Roger Blotsky on March 4, 1970. Following their marriage, they moved to Gillette, Wyoming. While there, Jim worked in the oil field and Julie worked at Decker’s grocery store. They were transferred to Miles City for work in 1970. Together they had two children, Darbie and Marnie. Julie worked for Miles Community College for 29 years as the food service director. She also worked at the local 4B’s restaurant as a second job during this time. In the early 90’s, Jim and Julie moved to Kinsey and started a mini farm of their own. Together they raised donkeys, chickens, horses, llamas, and cows. Jim and Julie operated a cleaning business together which included cleaning BLM and Ft. Keogh. They created some great friendships with many of the employees at these sites. Julie retired from MCC in 2012 to stay home and care for her husband as he battled cancer. She never seemed to slow down after retirement and found a job doing what she loves, cooking. Kinsey school students lucked out with a passionate cook for five years and of course while here Julie created many strong bonds with Kinsey locals. This couldn’t even slow Julie down, so she got an evening job as a clerk at a local gas station where she enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces throughout town. In 2019, Julie decided to start a new journey and moved back to her old roots, Billings, MT. Here she got the joy of living with her oldest sister Phyllis and her granddaughter McKenzie. Julie then started a new career as a cashier at Winco grocery store. Julie loved spending time in the outdoors with her husband Jim, fishing, raising farm animals, and gardening. Julie was always ready to cook Jim’s daily catches when he got off the Yellowstone River from a day of boating. One thing that Julie always had in her hand was a cup of strong black coffee. She loved spending time with her family and friends, whether this was sitting outside on the patio reminiscing or traveling someplace together. Julie’s talents were many, she was an extremely accomplished cook, hard worker, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Julie was preceded in death by her husband Jim Blotsky; her parents William and Bernice Dahms; her brothers: Roger Dahms and David Dahms; her sisters: Donna Michael and Vonnie Blackford. She is survived by her two daughters: Darbie (Jason) Karch of Miles City and Marnie Blotsky of Miles City; two grandchildren: Brady Karch & McKenzie Karch of Miles City; her sisters: Linda Wrigg, Paulette Scullen and Phyllis Dahms of Billings.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will be held later in the family plot at the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends desire, condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 11, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 12, 2025
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.
Tuesday February 11, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 12, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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James Arneson says
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. May God comfort you with the best of memories now and always.
Donna Leitholt -Taylor says
Darby and Marnie I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was wonderful person.
Garth Sleight says
Sometimes I open the S&S funeral page and my breath gets taken away. This was one such time. I appreciated having Julie as a colleague for many years at the college. My sincerest condolences go to all of Julie’s family. She was a hard worker and good person. She raised a fine family to carry on her legacy.
Glo says
Hugs to all of you. Julie will always hold a special place in my heart.
Beth Petro says
Julie was so good as the cafeteria manager and head cook at MCC. She was always cheerful and worked so hard. I enjoyed seeing her again when she worked at Conoco. My heart goes out to her family.
Tricia Yeager Tiley says
Darbie, Reading this made me so very sad, your Momma and Dad made our living in Kinsey so much better!, much love to the family
Tricia YeagerTiley and Brittnee & Owen and Jimmy Yeager
Terri Fandrich says
Darbie and Marnie, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I remember your Mom coming in the store. She was always so nice. Wrapping you both in prayers of strength and comfort.
Xina says
I am sorry for this loss
Condolences
My thoughts are with you
Lisa Blunt says
Darbie and family:
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I truly enjoyed working with her at MCC. She was an amazing lady. Hugs, love and prayers to you and your family. God Bless
Ken n Karen Strobel says
So sorry to hear this, Julie was such a good person. Always a hard worker. Prayers to you Darbie and Marnie, and family.
Carol Schneidt says
Have fond memories of Judy when I was going to MCC. She was great in the cafeteria. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She was a great lady!
Carol Schneidt says
My thoughts and prayers are with Judy’s family. I remember how great she was in the cafeteria when I went to MCC! I always enjoyed visiting with her.
Sandi & Mark Toennis says
Your mom(grandma) was a sweet lady and I enjoyed visiting with her the past couple of years camping. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Guy Lund says
Darbie and Marnie, so sorry to learn of you mothers passing. My memories of Julie go back at least 35 years. She was always fun to visit with at the college from the time of being a student up through being a coworker. Keep you great memories of her in your heart. May she rest in peace and have good times with your dad in heaven.
Tanna Aye says
My heart is broken for Julie’s family. She was a great friend and a wonderful travel partner. I will miss her.
Love and sympathy to her family.
Wendy Ballance says
Darbie, Marnie & family,
I’m so sorry to hear that Julie has passed. She was definitely a hard worker & a kind soul. My thoughts & prayers are with you all🙏🏼💕
LaRae Tangen says
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Losing a parent is one of the hardest things to experience. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Louise de Montigny says
I am so sorry to see this. A Kinsey friend and I were just visiting about Julie during the Super Bowl so she was in our thoughts. I’ll always admire Julie’s spunk, her hard work, and her constant ability to be on the go and get things done. She was an amazing woman and partner to Jim. Her quiet ways belied her strength of character and adventure. Peace to you all as you celebrate her life and memories.
Melinda Tangen says
I worked with Julie at MCC many years ago, with Marnie. My condolances to Marnie and Darbie and her grandchildren.
Lori Raisler says
So sorry to see this. Julie was a delight to spend time with as she cooked at the Kinsey School. We were neighbors but I think I saw her more at Walmart than most anywhere else. 🙂 God bless you all and lots of hugs during this difficult time.
Shirley Lund says
Darbie, Jason, Marnie, Brady & McKenzie, May your hearts be filled with happy memories of Julie. Peace & comfort.
Doug and Diane Ellingson says
Darbie, Marnie, and Family, Our condolences on your loss of Julie. Always enjoyed coming in the side door at Kinsy School and smelling the good food and asking her “what’s cooking”? She was always busy working and friendly . Again, sorry for your loss.
Marc and Denise Hartse says
Our condolences for your loss.
Mike Ferguson says
Thoughts and prayers go out to family. Julie had a good heart and loved her family.
Scott Jens says
Darbie, and Marne, so saddened to hear of your loss. Your mother was a gentle and sweet soul, I’ve always been amazed by her work ethic. I always thought she was the glue that kept your family together. I know you will miss her dearly. Sue and I are sending our deepest condolences and prayers.