Marian Ruth (Coltrin) Niedge, age 88, of Miles City, Montana, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on August 9, 2024.
Marian was born October 1, 1935 in Miles City to Charles and Opal Coltrin and attended Miles City schools and graduated from Custer County High School in 1953. She then attended an airline stewardess school in St. Louis, Missouri.
Upon returning to Miles City, she met and married Donald L. Niedge, who was serving in the United States Army, on June 18, 1956. They lived in El Paso, Texas and Billings, Montana, but ultimately, settling in Miles City where they raised three children, Mark, Brian and Dawna Jo.
Marian worked 55 years for Holy Rosary Hospital where she served in administration, medical records and the business office. She made many lifelong friends along the way and retired in 2005. She was a member of the LAMPS (Lady of the Lantern) program with Presentation Health Sisters, serving with compassion.
Marian loved her family immensely and doted on her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She attended their activities and was very proud of them all!
Marian was a member of the First United Methodist church of Miles City, Montana and was a “fixture” in the choir for decades adding her strong tenor voice and harmonies to the mix.
Marian lived a full and dynamic family and social life. She enjoyed many wonderful years boating, camping, and traveling with her family and friends and she especially loved Christmas time making an” all out” effort to decorate the house, inside and out. She showered her children and family with special gifts.
Marian was an avid bowler, bunko, and card player, and a diehard University of Montana Grizzly fan, making many close friends throughout the years through these associations.
Marian’s home became the “hub” for celebrations, reunions and especially “swimming pool parties!”
Marian is a 20 plus year cancer survivor.
Mom was the “ROCK” of our family. She is deeply loved and will forever be missed.
Marian was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. Coltrin, her mother, Opal Mae (Fisher) Coltrin, and her son, Mark C. Niedge. Also, her Husband Donald L. Niedge, her sister, Vera Mae (Coltrin) Young, and her brother in-law, Melvin Young. All of Miles City, Montana.
Marian is survived by her son, Brian (Dana) Niedge, of Billings, Montana and her daughter Dawna Jo (Pete) Lemelin, of Miles City, Montana. Her grandchildren, Christina (Jon) Irey of Helena Montana, Nicole Brown, of Miles City Montana, Cori Paul of Miles City, Montana, Michelle Niedge, of Bozeman, Montana, Dustin (Shawna) Niedge, of Miles City, Montana, and Jordan (Myles) Connelly, of Lewistown, Montana. Her great grandchildren, Ella, Ava, Kenadee, Jayden, Jace, Jett, Jovi, Kollins and Myles Jacob Jr., and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City, Montana, August 20, 2024 at 11:00 A. M. Graveside interment to follow at Custer County Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the V.F.W. Hall.
Should friends desire, memorials in Marian’s honor may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday August 20, 2024
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Following the Memorial Service
Tuesday August 20, 2024
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following Interment
Tuesday August 20, 2024
VFW
119 North 6th Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday August 20, 2024
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Following the Memorial Service
Tuesday August 20, 2024
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following Interment
Tuesday August 20, 2024
VFW
119 North 6th Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Pinky and Ella Mae says
PINKY AND I are so sorry. Love and prayers to all of you
Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Denise Harvey says
What a wonderful and smart lady! Prayers for you all!
Denise and Jay Harvey
Marcy Stabler Parks says
Chrissy, Michelle, Brian, Dawna, and all of the Niedge family, I am so sorry for your loss! My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth Wiedeman says
Marian’s family, so sorry for your loss. May your happy memories fill the hole in your heart
Vikki Bradley says
I am so sorry to hear about your mom, she was a great lady. Her and Stella would have some pretty wild times thru the years at HRH. Peace to your family. 🙏❤️
Marvin and Lynne Brush says
Niedge family, so sorry for your loss.
Linda Wyse says
Dawna Jo and family; So sorry for you loss. Marian was a great lady she will be missed by many. Remember all the great times you have had with her! Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Laurie Janssen Claypool says
To all of Marian’s family, we send our deepest sympathies.
Marian was a wonderful lady, who I got to know through my mother and the Methodist Church!
She had a beautiful voice and one I enjoyed hearing in the church choir!
Our deepest sympathy,
Laurie Janssen Claypool and family
Darbie Karch and family says
Condolences to the Niedge family! Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Donna Leitholt-Taylor says
Dawna, Brian and all your families. I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was one of the best. Hugs to all
Johanna Matzen and Diane Matzen says
Thinking of you all!
Sharon Volkman says
To Marian’s relatives: I am so sorry for your loss. She was a classmate of mine. We were in the same grade of school. She did so much.
Darryl Moore and Linda Moore says
Brian and Dawna sorry for the loss of your mom
mark nielsen says
Dawna and Brian, I am so sorry for your loss, Prayers to you and your family.
linda walker says
Sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Wendy Leidholt says
DJ and Fam. I’m so sorry to hear of Marian’s passing. She was always so fun to be around. BIG hugs!
Garth Sleight says
Love and condolences to Brian, Dawna, and families. May your memories sustain you at this difficult time of parting, and beyond.
Rosalie Lundby says
Oh my goodness, DJ! I am sooooo very sorry to hear this! Your mom was a GREAT mom and a wonderful lady! Hugs to you, my friend.
Mary Notbohm says
Chuck and I enjoyed knowing and singing with your mom in Choir. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was a lovely lady.
Pam Rogge says
Prayers and condolences for Marian’s family. May you find comfort in special memories.
Robert L Flotkoetter says
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Praying 🙏
Bobbie May says
So very sorry for your loss. Marian was always so very kind to my family especially my mom, Linda Friesz Smith.
Brenda Esser Koski says
Dear Dawna and family I’m very sorry for the loss of your Mother, Marian. My sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to you and the family!
Brenda (Esser) Koski
April Thompson says
My condolences, may she Rest in Peace.
Shannon Holmen says
I’m sure she and Edith are up there having a coke laughing about the fun they had at Holy Rosary. My mother loved her dearly. My prayers.
Janet B Klein says
My sympathy to Marian’s family!!
Collette says
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
Tom Clarke says
I had the honor of singing “tenor” alongside Marian in the First United Methodist Church choir for many years. And we also knew each other from high school, although she was ahead of me, and also as she worked for so many years at Holy Rosary.
A wonderful person who I know will be missed by her family, and by myself and others in the Miles City community.
Kevin Donnelly says
Sorry to hear of your loss.
May God be with the family and friends.
Didn’t know her very well but what did know of her she was a very nice person.
Doug Damm says
Many, many fond memories of your mom and dad in earlier years. One classy lady!
Lou Schield says
Sorry to read of her passing. I met Marion in 1967 when working at HOLY Rosary Hospital. Always so nice to me..She once ask me where did you get your manners.. In prays!
Kim Smarsh says
To all of Marian’s family–She was a wonderful person, always kind and giving, quick to smile and laugh. May your fond memories bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ellen Jane Hart says
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mom.
Joanne Richardson says
To Marian’s family,
Sending my sincere sympathy to Marian’s family. I have known Marian for many years working in adjoining departments in the hospital, LAMPS, Bunco at our homes and so much more. There are so many memorable fun times in everything we did together. May she rest in peace and her family be comforted at this time.
Jan. Champion says
To Marian. Family. I bowled with. Your mom and dad. What great people. They were fun fun. God Bless to all of you
Donna Holman says
Brian and family, we are very sorry for your loss. Jerry and Donna
Rick and Dee Abbott says
To each of Marian’s family: You have our deepest sympathy and prayers 🙏 ❤️ for your comfort. I have many good memories of working in the business office at Holy Rosary.
Carolyn E Hays says
So sorry for your loss. I have been away from MC for a long time and didn’t know Mark had passed. Your folks were neighbors to us and fine folks. I’m sure Marian will be missed. Cooky Hasapis Hays
Curtis and June Fillafer says
To Dawna, Brain and Niedge family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult times ahead. Marian was a person who always brought joy and happiness to all who were fortunate to be in her company. God Bless you in heaven. I’m so sorry to see you leave us
Herm and Diane Venable says
Our family and Marion’s go back to when I was just a little kid. The Coltrons bought the “Snod” house next to ours. Old man Snod was a member of the Nazi Bund, so my folks were glad when he moved on in the early 40s. Marion lived next door to us, and we somewhat grew up together. As neighbors we knew Vera, Charlie, Opal and Marion well. When she married Don, they bought the old Stoller house across from us and completely redid it. it was always good to see the fun she and Don had going up to that lake north of town with their family and friends. Later, when my mom died, Marian bought her house for her own kids. I will miss seeing her when/if we come back from Orey gone. She was the real deal, a good woman who really took good care of her friends and family.
Dee & Shelly Batey says
Sending prayers to the entire Niedge family, from Dee and Shelly Batey.