Mary Alice Janssen Hardesty, age 88, of Miles City passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Billings Clinic.
Mary was born in Coalwood, Montana, January 23, 1928 to Sam and Opal Janssen. She attended Divide Country School and Custer County High School, graduating in 1945. In 1945, she enlisted as a Cadet in the U.S Nurse Corps and enrolled in the Presentation College of Nursing in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She graduated in 1948 and worked as the Custer County Public Nurse from 1949 – 1950. Mary married the love of her life, John E. “Jack” Hardesty, in Miles City September 4, 1950. They lived in 24 houses throughout Miles City over the years as Jack developed his real estate brokerage and Mary continued her nursing career.
Mary was the glue that held her extended family together. She will be remembered as loving, selfless, funny, and quick; a fiercely competitive gamer and a very serious sports fan (Go Griz!).
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her brother, Glen.
Surviving are her six children; Barbara (Tom) Seekins, Fidele (Rick) Dent, Carol (Charles “Bing”) Cherry, Mike (Dana) Hardesty, Doug (Toni) Hardesty and Lynne (Marvin) Brush, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Marlyn (Alice) and Jim (Barbara) Janssen and her sister-in-law, Bonnie Janssen, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including her very special friend, Lucy.
Memorials can be made in care of the Miles City Senior Drop-In Center, 17 South 11th Street.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary and Vigil service at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the family lot of the Calvary Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. 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.
Friday May 6, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rosary & Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Friday May 6, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Saturday May 7, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N Montana Ave
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
12:00 p.m.
Saturday May 7, 2016
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday May 6, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rosary & Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Friday May 6, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Saturday May 7, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N Montana Ave
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
12:00 p.m.
Saturday May 7, 2016
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Judy Sweeney Wolfe says
Mom called me last night and told me about Mary’s passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Love to you all.
Shorty and Judy Brush says
So sorry for your Loss Praying for God to give you the strength now and he the time to come hold on to all the beautiful memories God Bless you all
Jim & Cecile Certain says
So sorry to hear about Mary. Our prayer is for the Lord to comfort you as only He can.
Mark & Donna Sindelar says
Carol & all – so sorry for your great loss. Your Mom was a real awesome & sweet lady. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Arlene Corbin says
I’m so sorry to learn of Mary’s passing. She was my golf partner for many years and she got us into a lot of trouble!!! Will miss her!
Maureen Larson says
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol & Blackie Schneider says
Carol and Family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a very special lady. I had the pleasure to visit with her on a flight from Missoula to Billings. She will be missed by all. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time. R.I.P. sweet Mary.
Ray and Sheri Clauson says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bob and Magen Stieg says
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time!
Tom and Cindy Erickson says
Carol and family: So sorry to hear about your mom. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care!
Dale & Cindy Berg says
Carol, Lynn and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Lana and Bill Sweeney says
Such a warm and loving human being. Can only imagine the sorrow of the entire Hardesty clan. Please know that are thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Linda Hodgson says
So sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers go out to all of you. What a sweet lady.
Tracy Bertrand says
Thoughts and prayers to the Hardesty family. What a wonderful lady Mary was, and what a great family she created. God Bless you all!
Julie Sumrall Bounds says
So sorry for your loss. Mary will be greatly missed. She left some great shoes to be filled. Her heart of gold her great personality. But most of all to make one fill comfortable and loved. Her smile and laugh was just amazing. Praying for comfort and peace
gary and pat helm says
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARY, SHE WAS A SWEET LADY AND I DID ENJOY PLAYING CARDS WITH HER. SHE HAD A CUTE LITTLE CHUCKLE WHEN SHE GOT THE RIGHT CARDS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. FROM THE HELMS
J.D. Sumrall says
Mrs. Mary I knew you as my aunt butterflies momma 🙂 you where truly a joy to be around with your positive energy for life always being hospitable kind and caring. I know she has passed these caricaturists on to her children and grandchildren. Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers through these hard times.
Jessie and Jim Leidholt says
Dear Carol and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mary. I had so much fun playing cards with her. We played very recently and she asked why I had bid what I did and I told her she was a good player and I knew she could make it. And she did. Happy memories of a fun lady.
Ginger & Joe Kiel says
Hardesty Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Mary was a great lady and will be missed by many. Prayers of sympathy and peace to you all.
Pamela Pettigrew says
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It always brightened my day when I was able to visit with Mary. You have my thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace for your family at this time.
donnelle millhollin says
Sorry for your loss, our visits always cheered me so.
Love, the Millhollins
Kim R Smarsh says
Fidele, Carol and Lynn–what a wonderful photo of your beautiful mother!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you celebrate the life of your mother.
Patti (Green) Ireland says
Carol, my condolences to you on the loss of your mother. May the Lord give you comfort.
Eileen and Vern Entzel says
Our Thoughts and prayers to the Hardesty family. What a wonderful lady Mary was, and what a privilege it was to know her. We know that she will be deeply missed and you will have all her memoires in your hearts and minds. God Bless you all!
Darcy Fortune Boggs says
Carol, So sorry to hear about your mom. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Ashley says
Thoughts and prayers for all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Bruce and Tracey Zignego says
Bob Edwards let me know of your loss. What a great lady your Mom was. I have many fond memories of sleeping over at the Hardesty house. Your Mom made it a special place. My thoughts are with you all.
Ron and Marilyn Frize says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Hold all your many memories of your Mother close to your heart. She will be with you always.
Pat and Cheryl Rogers says
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Hold the memories in your hearts. She was a special lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Evelyn Jones says
er but Mary was quite a lady, Enjoyed her immensely and never ceased to laugh when in her company. She was the BEST. I know all of you will miss her but the Heavenly Father will be enjoying her now. Love to you all. Evelyn
Patricia Carino says
My condolences to the Hardesty Family….May God Bless. May Mary Rest in Peace.
Patty Jo Carino and Family….The Moullet’s
Janet Edmonds says
Fidele, I am so sorry to hear the news. Your Mom was wonderful and patient with all of us teenagers. I have very nice memories of her. Hugs to you and your family.
Jackie Duncan Zawada says
I was so sad to have heard of Mary’s passing. My family and I spent many, many happy years of fun and family outings with Mary and the Hardesty family, and we will all miss her! So sorry for your loss, and know we are thinking of you!
Gary and Sheila Meidinger says
To all the Hardesty family, Mary will be missed. I worked at Hardesty’s so many different times that Jack and Mary made me feel like family.
I am sorry that we were unable to attend services for Mary, I hope you all understand. We are there in heart.
john connors says
Hardesty’s – I learned of Mary’s passing from my sister Kathy
i loved your mom. She was simply a fantastic lady. There are so many wonderful memories of Mary and Jack in the kitchen always wanting to visit and joke with the group of kids who loved to frequent the Hardesty’s. Mary was such a strong and optimistic person, and man did your folks set an exaample with their work ethic. She leaves a legacy in all of you that I am sure has her smiling and lighting up heaven with her great laugh!