Montana Mae Marks Krone, 91, of Hysham passed away early on November 23, 2015. She was born to Montana Susan “Monty” Clemons and Raymond Goekey on May 24, 1924 in Hysham.
Mae attended grade school at Sanders, MT and high school at Hysham, MT.
In 1942 she married Charles Marks and to that union five children were born: Terry, Dennis, Montana Kay, Robert, and Billy Joe. Their life together started out at the Garverich Ranch on Sarpy Creek and then they moved to Terry, MT. Charles died in June of 1953. In 1955 Mae married Frank “Cowboy” Krone and they have a son, David. Frank died in June 1982.
Mae worked for the public as well as being a homemaker. She was good at sewing, baking, cooking, canning and gardening. She enjoyed all these things. She belonged to the Friendly Garden Club, The Senior Citizens, and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Her brothers and sisters on the paternal branch of the family are: Ralph, Evelyn, Betty, Dale, Marion, Lloyd and Gene. Her brothers and sisters on the maternal branch of the family are: Irene Cantrell, Wayne Ward, Jack & Delia Ward, Nina Spannagel and Mike & Debbie Garverich.
Mae was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Lloyd and Wayne; and her sisters Marion & Betty; and her son, Terry.
Montana Mae has 20 grandchildren, 60 or more great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and the Memorial arrangements have been made for June 24, 2016 at 10 AM at the Sanders Hall (5 Miles east of Hysham on Old Hwy. 10). A luncheon will follow the service at the Sanders Hall and then the burial service will be at the Terry, MT Prairie County Cemetery at approximately 2:30 PM where she’ll be laid beside Charles Marks.
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Lori and Ken Reierson says
To Mae’s family, I always enjoyed visiting with her when I worked at the apartments. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lori
Lynn Tompkins says
Dennis and Corky, sorry to hear about Mae. She shared some funny stories with me. Her “well hi” and big smile brighten my day. Take care.
Rosa says
Please accept my condolence . I pray that the many memories bring solace to the family. TI am sure that the God of Comfort (Psalms 83 : 18 ) will help the family with the pain of grief. 1 Peter 5:7.
Joan Leinwand says
Sending my condolences to Mae’s family.
Grace Larson says
Dennis and Corky , my sympathy in the death of your mother . What a long and interesting life she lead . What a Legacy to remember .
Carol Larsen says
Dear family, I knew Montana Mae when she would bring her young family over to Terry to see where she and Charles Marks lived– on our place. May God be with you in this time of grief. He has his arms around her now. Sincerely Carol Larsen
Lashell Johnson says
Grandma,
I’m grateful you raised an amazing son, Terry, who turned out to be an amazing father.
You are both united again and are enjoying your terrific tasting cinnamon rolls.
Love,
Lashell
Bill & Denice Hedges says
Dennis & Corky, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through the loss of your mom. I didn’t know her long, but she did love her Garden Club days…and she knew her flowers! While helping her prepare to move to assisted living she told me a lot of stories of her past. She loved her kids!