Lorraine Hilda Minow, 82, went home to be with her savior on November 16, 2016. Lorraine was born in Marsh, Montana, on December 4, 1933, to Lydia Opp and Christian Gaub, the fourth of six children. She attended schools in Fallon and Terry, Montana, graduating from Terry High School in 1952. During her high school years she participated in journalism activities and was a Baton Twirler. Shortly after her graduation from high school she moved to Miles City and worked in the parts department of Saulie-Willey’s; it was while working at Saulie–Willey’s she met William (Bill) Minow of Olive. They became engaged and were married May 3, 1953, and moved to the Minow family ranch in Olive. Lorraine immediately became actively involved in ranch life; she was an excellent cook and her family, as well as the numerous hired ranch help, always enjoyed and appreciated her cooking and baking. Lorraine milked the cows and made homemade butter and cheese from their milk. She baked bread every week and it was a source of pride to her that her family never was served “store-bought” bread; her special Christmas and Easter breads were much anticipated treats. Lorraine was an accomplished seamstress and sewed all of her own clothes, as well as her children’s clothes and every year always sewed an “Easter” and “Christmas” dress for each of her granddaughters. She taught her daughters her sewing skills and served as a 4-H Leader for many years. In later years she turned her seamstress skills into quilting and made handmade quilts for each of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lorraine was an avid gardener and took great pride in her yard and flower garden. Lorraine and Bill celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2003. Following Bill’s death in 2005, Lorraine moved to Spearfish, South Dakota, where she much enjoyed her retirement, her new friends and her church circle, and served as President for her Homeowner’s Association. Lorraine and her family began a tradition of everyone gathering at her Spearfish home each Thanksgiving and this family time was much anticipated and enjoyed by all her children and grandchildren. Lorraine was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City and also attended Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Broadus and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spearfish, SD.
She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant granddaughter, her parents, her sister and three brothers. Lorraine is survived by daughters, Julianne (Donn) Randall, Lana Kay (John) Smith and Gaylene (Bill) McMenamy; son, Tom (Amy) Minow; six grandchildren, Amber Smith, Evan (Jordan) Smith, Alicia (Jeremy) Kisling, Troy Randall, Miranda Minow, Kyle Minow; and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brother, Harold Gaub, and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and in-laws.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 20th, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 21st, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City, with interment to follow at Custer County Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 221 South Center, Miles City, MT 59301; Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 117 Morris Street, Broadus, MT 59317; or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday November 20, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday November 21, 2016
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S Center Ave
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Following the Funeral.
Monday November 21, 2016
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday November 20, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday November 21, 2016
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S Center Ave
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Following the Funeral.
Monday November 21, 2016
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Leo and Jo Jurica says
Although we haven’t seen much of your mother in recent years, we always enjoyed visiting with her before she moved to Spearfish. Our condolences to the family.
Barry Russiff & Bonnie Russiff Schott says
To all the Minow families: sorry to hear this news – our thoughts and prayers are with you-
Linda and Dee Black says
Lana, Julieanne, Tom, and Gaylene, I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your families. I have such wonderful memories of you mom from our Cross S days! I pray the God will comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Rick & Dee Abbott says
Dear Minow family members, You have Dee’s & my sincerest sympathies for the loss of Lorraine. Each of you are in our prayers and thoughts for comfort during the days and weeks to come. I often think back on the “good old days” with our family, friends and neighbors from the Cross S country with fondness.
Chris and DianaElwood says
Chris and I are so sorry to all of Lorraine’s family, you will be in our prayer and thoughts. May God give all of you peace and comfort.
Sandy Rabe says
Minow Family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Growing up on the Cross S and Mizpah, I feel we had 4 Moms – Lorraine, Vera, Millie, and my Mom. Now she is joining that group in Heaven! God Bless you all.
Cindy Burris says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time. May memories help you through this next phase of your life. Dave and Cindy Carter Burris
Gerald and Janet Himelspach says
Lana Kay and Tom, our sincere sympathy to you and your families. We always enjoyed visiting with your Mom when we lived in Powder River County, May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless you.
Mrs. Lillie says
I’m sorry for the loss of your dear loved one, Lorraine, may you find comfort in the God of all comfort, Jehovah, (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) in his word, the bible, in Psalms 34:18: Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit. God’s word, also says in Isaiah: 25:8: He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces….For Jehovah himself has spoken it. (Psalms 83:18; Titus 1:2) Isaiah 33:24; Revelation 21:3-5; / John 5:28,29; John 11:25,26; Acts 24:14. This is what God’s Kingdom, under Jesus Christ rulership, will accomplish in the near future, for all those who love righteousness. The true God, also promises in his word, in Psalms 37:11,29:..The meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace, 29: The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it. Psalms 104:5; Psalms 115:16; Ecclesiastes 1:4; Job 33:25; Isaiah 35:5,6; Isaiah 65:21,22; Psalms 37:18. (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)
Laura Lee Ullrich says
We share your sorrow Minow families. Lorainne was a special mom and grandma to all of you and she will be missed. Knowing she is reunited with her beloved Bill makes this easier to bear. Our deepest sympathy and ardent prayers for you all. Vic and Laura Lee
DeLynn and Angie Meidinger says
All of Lorraine’s family: We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Lorraine. Lorraine was such a wonderful lady. When my mom (Violet) & I were stranded in Spearfish during a March storm, Lorraine opened her home to us. What a wonderful time we had. Even though there was no electricity, there was a full moon that shined off the snow. It was as if it were daylight. We reminisced and had a grand time. It would have been a long night had we been in a motel room. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.
Rhonda Raschkow says
Tom, Amy and family, thinking of you and wishing you warm memories of your dear Mom. I have many childhood memories and appreciate each of them. May God bless you in the days ahead to receive friends and family, to reminisce… I pray your Thanksgiving this year is grand in thoughts of how Lorraine made it so special for each of you. Love always.
Brenda McLelland says
I am so very very sorry for your loss. I never met your mom but I did have the pleasure of meeting her amazing daughter Lana. The beautiful person Lana is speaks volumes as to the amazing lady who raised her. I pray for strength and comfort during this time. May God bless you all and keep you in the comfort of His loving grace.
Ray and Wanda Gaskill says
We were sorry to hear that your Mom had passed away. I’m sure you have many happy memories from your days when you were growing up on Cross S Creek. Thinking of you all with sympathy.
Ray and Wanda Gaskill
Shawn & Wendy Richards says
So very sorry for your loss.. thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
SharLa Russiff Lalum says
To all of Lorraine’s Family: We are so sorry for your loss. We remember your Mom’s wonderful branding dinners and beautifully kept yard. Our Mom and Lorraine shared many phone visits over the years. May God Bless and keep you during this difficult time. Brian Russiff and SharLa Russiff Lalum
Elaine Smith Jenkins says
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you as you walk through this difficult time. May God wrap His arms around you with compassion and comfort. Love, Elaine Smith Jenkins
Send,Esther,Terry Nelson says
Our prayer and sympathy ,may God be of comfort as he comforts everyone . She is home at last!!
Alvin and Jo Raschkow says
To the Minow Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a very special person.
Alvin and Jo
Dave and Pam (Moths) Nisley says
Hugs and prayers for the comfort and peace of Christ at this very hard time~ Dave and I both remember Bill and Lorraine so well, as a child I recall times at the Cross S school community activities, ice skating, sledding etc 🙂 How blessed you are to come from such a wonderful heritage!!! Our prayers continue in the months ahead!!!
Love, Dave and Pam
Jill Schumacher Lewis says
Lana and family, many prayers and sincerest condolences to all of you.