Marie was born on May 5, 1916 to Nels and Marie (Kohn) Nottveit in Bowman, North Dakota, the third of six children. She was raised in Marmarth, North Dakota, graduating in 1935. Marie married Charles Bertz on January 23, 1937 in Baker, Montana. To this union, two daughters, Janice Swanson and Sharon Bertz were born. Marie and Chuck lived in Marmarth, North Dakota and later Mobridge, South Dakota, moving for Chuck´s job on the railroad. Marie worked various jobs including housekeeping, cooking for the railroad men at Shorty Foreman´s and as a postal clerk. Chuck died in 1978 at which time Marie moved to Miles City, Montana to be near her daughters. After moving to Miles City, she continued to clean houses until the age of 71. At that time, she became acquainted with the Drop In Center where she enjoyed several afternoons per week playing cards with the many new friends she made there. She enjoyed spending time with family, attended her grandchildren and great grandchildren´s sporting events and spending time at the family cabin at Fort Peck. She took great pride in her beautiful yard and flowers.
She was a member of the Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors of America. Above all, she was dedicated to her family. Her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her devotion and focus in life.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Chuck and her siblings, Martha Manning, Hilda Corneil, Clarence Nottveit, Margaret Bianchi and James Nottveit. Survivors include her daughters: Janice (Bob) Swanson of Miles City, MT and Sharon Bertz of Hazen, ND; her grandchildren: Rocky (Kirsten Kaufman) Swanson, Rob (Lu) Voigt, Sheila (Joel) Marshall, Shannon (Dennis) Sjomeling and Sherri Swanson. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren: Josh Swanson, Sage and Shawnee Swanson, Christ, Craig and Chad Marshall, Mike and Derek Marsh, Sheena Flink, Angelea Richards, Cassandra, Allison and Aaron Voigt; and six great great grandchildren: Cayden, Chase, Caleb, Dominik, Jaxson and GraceLyn.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 9, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice, Drop In Center or to the charity of one's choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
13:00 to 17:00
Friday December 9, 2011
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
14:00
Saturday December 10, 2011
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
13:00 to 17:00
Friday December 9, 2011
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
14:00
Saturday December 10, 2011
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Barb and Don Martin says
I have such wonderful memories of Marie. She was a dear friend to me and my family. She will be missed!
Dorothy Nottveit Schwartzenberger says
to my aunt family. I am so sorry about loss of mom. I love my aunt and she will be miss. she was very closed me when was there growing up thanks for been a for caring aunt to me. I have alot of menmorys me and you had and love play the game of yatze with me and when dad took to house and color in the book had when was little. i meet you agiain in heaven and shineing angle up heaven!
Mitch Freimark says
Thank you for being such a kind and generous person.
Ron and Jeri Perrin says
Janice and Sharon
Sorry to read about your mom. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Annette Schwan says
What a fun and special woman! I have so many great memories of Gramma Bertz. She was always so much fun and so funny…. a firecraker, to say the least. Indeed, the earth was blessed for 95 years.
Julie Kaufman says
Marie, I didn’t know you, but Kirsten loved you a lot.
Megan (Berg) King says
I am very sorry to hear this news! I know how loved she is and how much she will be missed. I have great memories of her as a kid…I think I probably just thought she was my grandma too because she treated me like one of her own. Loves to you all!
jane jarvis says
Janice and family so sorry to hear about your mother and grandmother . She was truly a special person and I am glad that I got to meet her. Sorry I won’t be able to attend the services but will be thinking of you all just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Eileen and Vern Entzel says
Janice and family, You are in our thought and prayers. I know you will always have the memories and they will help you at those speical times.
S. Ford says
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that God will comfort and sustain you. Psalms 34:18 says that He is near to those broken at heart and saves those crushed in spirit. He truly knows the pain you feel. He assures us at John 5:28 that a time will soon come when we will welcome back to our arms those we have lost. Know that time is very near. Allow God to comfort your soul until that day arrives. Please keep His promises close to your heart. I offer my deepest sympathies to your entire family.
Clarence and Carlene Root says
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Janice and Sharon. I always admired her beautiful flowers in her yard which was always kept so nice. We will both cherish the visits we had with her. She was a great neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families at this time. Carlene and Clarence Root
Shelly Macdonald says
I have such fond memories of Marie. She worked in our store in Mobridge, SD. Our home was attached to the store, so I would often spend time with Marie when I was about 4-6 yrs old. Our favorite activity was playing the card game, “Go-Fish” on the floor behind the cash register. I would sit quietly while Marie happily attended to customers, knowing she was eager to return to our game:) I always enjoyed her upbeat and loving presence.
Sherry and Joe Manning says
Janice, Sharon, and family,
Your mother was wonderful. I am very glad I met her – and you – when I did, and am sorry Joe and I never made it back for a long visit. She was delightful.
We are very sorry for your loss.
Lyle W Holman says
Sorry to read about Mrie she nwas a very good frinds of the Holman family in Marmarth Nd My condolances.
Carola Moline says
Janice and family, so sorry to see where your Mother died, she had a nice full life but there is never a right time to say good-by, anyway our thoughts are with you and prayers too, sincerely Carola Moline.zx