Mathel Jaeger

Visitation: Friday, March 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.

Funeral Mass: Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City.

Graveside Service: Calvary Cemetery.

Mathel Jaeger, age 94, of Miles City passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City.

Mathel (Springer) Jaeger was born November 9, 1915, in Florence, SD. She was the daughter of Ray and Beatrice (Van de Vere) Springer. Mathel moved with her family to the Cheyene River Reservation and settled on a farm near Timberlake, SD. Mathel was united in marriage on June 12, 1934, with Valentine Jaeger at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Timber Lake. This loving relationship endured for nearly 74 years. In 1947, Val and Mathel moved their family to Timber Lake. Together, they operated the E & J Dry Goods and Grocery Store as well as the Orpheum Theater. In 1956, they moved to Miles City, MT and purchased and operated the Gingham Lady Motel. In 1965, they constructed the Star Motel and operated this business until 1980, when they retired.

Mathel will be remembered as a great mother and provider. Occasions that brought all her children and grandchildren home were always treasured. She cooked and baked for days in preparation, and enjoyed every minute. She was proud of her family and always smiled when talking about them. She especially enjoyed watching her grandchildren participate in all sport activities. She was a hard worker and her beautiful smile will always be remembered.

Her memory will be cherished by her six children: Connie (Joe) Goldade of Miles City, MT; Dr. Jerry (Darlene) Jaeger of Big Stone City, SD; Ron (Lee Ann) Jaeger of Sacramento, CA; Rich (Sandy) Jaeger of Great Falls, MT; Robin (Jean) Jaeger of Grand View, WI; Mike (Lori) Jaeger of Bozeman, MT; 17 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; one sister: Avanelle Erickson of Riverton, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Val; one daughter Lori Ann; and three brothers: Richard, Arbie, and Homer.

A Vigil service will be held on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the family lot of the Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Church.