On the morning of September 7, 2021 Mary Sweeney passed away quietly at Laurel Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mary was 64.
Mary was born on July 9, 1957, in Miles City, MT the second child to Ambrose and Deloris Sweeney.
Mary graduated high school from Custer County High School in 1976 and went to Eastern Montana College from 1976 to 1981 where she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education. Mary quickly found out that she did not like teaching middle school children so she went to work at the Veteran’s Hospital in Miles City and stayed there for over 20 years. During that 20 years she took time off to get her Legal Assistant Certificate in 1989. Mary was an avid reader and loved history and could debate with the best of them. She loved her Green Bay Packers. She would not miss football season for anything. The only thing she asked for was a TV. Mary didn’t meet anyone that wasn’t a friend. But most of all she loved her family.
Mary Sweeney was proceeded in death by Ambrose W. Sweeney (father) and Deloris Leischner Sweeney (mother), numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Mary Sweeney is survived in death by James Sweeney (brother) of Billings, MT, Helen Sweeney (sister) and Michael Sweeney (brother) of Bozeman, MT, Donna Sweeney (aunt) of Billings, MT, Sylvia Clark (aunt) of Rochester, WA, Patsy Leischner of Rochester, WA (aunt), Ariel Martin (niece), Shelby Sweeney (niece) of Belgrade, MT, Katelyn Sweeney (niece) of Bozeman, MT and William Sweeney (nephew) of Billing, MT. And various other cousins.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to nami.org (National Alliance on Mental Health).
The Sweeney family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Laurel Health and Rehabilitation Center for the great care that Mary received during the last five years. Mary loved all of you like family.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment to follow in the Veteran’s section of the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday September 10, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday September 11, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday September 10, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday September 11, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Mary Leischner Swenson says
Jim, Mike and Helen: so sorry for your loss. I remember Mary Kay as being such a strong, vibrant woman full of attitude that would not let her down. I remember well the year she got her car and was so proud to be able to drive and get around on her own. Her handicap only made her a stronger person. She is looking down on you all and smiling at all the good things being said. She was a role model for anyone who was challenged.
Janice Leischner Johnson says
Mike, Helen, and Jim so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family
Terri Schmitz Fandrich says
My deepest sympathies, Sweeney family.
Cherie says
Mary Kay was amazing she had a incredible drive for life. I remember her in high school. Sending prayers and hugs to her family.
Kathy Damm Culy says
Sweeney Family
My heart is so heavy for you all…
I have nothing but wonderful memories of Mary K
as We were in school starting at Jefferson Elementary..
She was always very happy soul… May your memories of your beautiful sister carry you thru this sad time.
Tammy Mallett Pecha says
So sorry for your loss.i knew Mary from World History class with Mr.Letke.Later on we were room mates in college.She was so full of try.
Diana Elwood says
Dear family, I’m so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing, she and I went to high school together and we were partners in our freshman Earth science class. She was a great person to be around, always a smile and word of encouragement. May God guide you all thru this time of loss.
Cori Hanel Brubaker says
To Mary’s family. So sorry for your loss. I remember Mary from high school. She was always happy.
Mary Bovee says
Mary was such a kind person. Crazy things I remember about Mary is how fast she could go up and down those marble stairs in high school ! RIP
Bev McNurlin says
My sympathy to Mary’s family….wish I had known she lived in Laurel so I could have visited her….. She had the determination we all should envy!
Myrna Perkins says
Sincere sympathy to the Sweeney family. It was a pleasure to have known Mary when we worked at the VA Medical Center. She was an inspiration.
Robin Shafer Jung - Schatz says
Sweeney family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Mary was such a cool, sweet person. She is at peace now. Remember all the great times you had with her.
Denise Maas says
My condolences to Mary’s family. I have known Mary for five years, I am a director of recreational activities at Laurel Health and Rehab. I was shocked and saddened by Mary’s death, she was vibrant and full of life, her passing was so sudden. I have never heard Mary say an unkind word regarding anyone and believe me she was a rare jewel, as a resident in a nursing home she was faced with some very trying situations. Mary participated in just about any activity, we all admired her intelligence and humble nature. Really miss you Mary. God Bless all.
Judy Denson-Keller says
My heart, thoughts, prayers, and hugs go out to Mary’s family at this time. I remember Mary as we both attended EMC(MSUB). I remember her as always having a smile on her face, and always greeting people with a cheery “HELLO THERE!” There are times we sat together on the Greyhound bus, headed to spend spring break at our respective homes. She was always chatting with other passengers and telling them the history of the Sweeney name. She was so proud of her family heritage. She was a very happy, cheerful, and sweet person. May she now rest in peace.
Carol A LaRose Schuetzle says
Helen and all Mary’s family, I’m so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She will be greatly missed.
Mary inspired all of us all at Curves for Women her determination to come daily to work out and enjoyed visit with all the ladies.
What a wonderful friendship we all made with her. She would even call me up to remind me that my team the Jaguar were playing. She loved that my hubby was a big Greenbay Packer fan just like her. “GO PACK GO!!
Maybe you can give Greenbay Packers a Angel helping hand to make it to the Super Bowl this Season.
(Wink wink and hint hint) I know you’re giggling now.
My thoughts and prayer are with all of Mary’s family and friends. (((BIGGEST HUGS AND LOVE ❤ TO ALL)))
Rest in peace sweet Mary till we meet again.
Carol LaRose Schuetzle and Warren Schuetzle
Barb Hangartner says
Jim, Helen, and Michael sorry to her about Mary Kay. I am glad that Aunt Elaine and I stop four years ago to see.
Anne Rost says
Jim, Helen and Mike,
I am so sorry to hear of Mary K’s passing.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy, Anne O’Reilly Rost
Linda Meidnger says
So sorry for your loss of Mary. I knew her when we both worked at the VA in Miles City. She was a very determined sweet gal. May she rest in peace. Prayers and sympathy to her family.
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Jim and family
I’m so sorry for the loss of Mary. Mary was always a positive person and was happy I was able to get to know her. God Bless you, Mary. I’m so sorry to see you leave us.
Maureen o'reilly says
Jim, Helen and Mike, I am so sorry we never knew Mary Kay was in Laurel – so close to us. We would have visited her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and especially with Mary Kay.
Maureen O’Reilly
Kevin A Donnelly says
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with her and the family
Joan Schmidt Eddy Bunke says
Mary and I were classmates. She was always quick with a smile or laugh.
Please accept my condolences. Mary was an earth-bound angel who has been freed from human form ❤️