Phyllis LaVon (Rudolph) Hubing, 88, of Circle, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2025 at the McCone County Health Center.
Phyllis was born in Wolf Point, Montana on August 14, 1936 to Elmer and
Bertha (Toots) Rudolph. Elmer commented he had $7 left when he brought Toots and Phyllis home.
Phyllis grew up on the farm northwest of Circle where she was later joined by her brother, Tom. She and Tom rode horses to school with their Mom who was their teacher at Duck Creek school then later at Fountain School. She would tell stories of the shenanigans they got up to as children with Tom being the “mastermind” and her as the “stuntman” usually. There were also several stories of her driving skills coached by her brother. She enjoyed riding her horse Lady and the farm/ranch life. She graduated from Circle High School in 1954. Mom was a proud Circle Wildcat all her life and was excited to ride on the McCone County Healthcare float in the Town and Country Day parade a few years ago in her Wildcat gear. She attended Nurses training in Miles City at the Presentation School of Nursing graduating in 1957. Part of her training was in Aberdeen, South Dakota and the nursing students rode the train from Miles to Aberdeen. She then worked for 5 years in various places including Yosemite Park, Cut Bank and Circle.
While working in Circle, she became reacquainted with Dale Hubing and they were married June 23, 1962. They celebrated their 63rd anniversary this year. Phyllis and Dale had 5 children, Patsy, Cathy, Renee, Jon and Sherri. Family was everything to Mom and she spent many hours helping her children in their pursuits of rodeo, 4-H, and school activities. She faithfully kept times and scores for all the rodeo events for many years, even after the kids weren’t participating anymore. Mom served many years as a 4-H Leader and made multiple trips to Bozeman to 4-H Congress as a chaperone. She was a long time member of Summit Homemakers Club, the Circle Cowbelles, as well as, an active member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She was also very involved with her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Mom and Dad missed very few of the grandkids’ school programs and events. She loved celebrating birthdays, Christmas and Easter with family. She never missed sending a box of goodies to the grand and great-grandkids on Valentine’s Day or Halloween. She was quick with a smile, had a great sense of humor and was the most selfless, gracious and generous person. Her never-give-up attitude was an inspiration to many. She spent her spare time knitting; Dad, the kids and grandkids all had sweaters and scarves and all of the great grandkids have cross stitched baby blankets.
When her children were older, Phyllis returned to nursing and worked 8 years at the McCone County Nursing Home and then served on the Nursing Home board for 9 years.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Toots Rudolph, father and mother-in-law Bert and Helene Hubing. Brother and sisters-in-laws Ann Conger, Robert Hubing, Jean Dekker, and Corky LaRowe Jensen.
Phyllis is survived by her husband Dale of 63 years, her children Patsy (Duane) White, Cathy (David) Workman, Renee Solberg, Jon (Tara) Hubing and Sherri (Pat) Eggebrecht, her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Alison (Morgan) Strauser- Hayden, Molly, Dacen and Dylann, Amy (Sarah-Anne) Solberg- Rhett, Tanner Solberg, Tandie (Nathan) Molyneaux- Everly, Charsi (Sam) Shearer, Carissa Workman, Chantz Hubing, Blayne (Haven) Hubing, Evan (Maggie) Eggebrecht and Tyler Eggebrecht. Bonus grand and great-grandchildren Ty White, Jacinda (Charles) Moore-Payton, Asiah, and Chaz, Tara(John) Peila- Aspen, Evie, Colt, and Olivia, Dusty(Jennifer) White-Landynn, Breckyn, Kinsley, Sidney, and Beau, Hunter, Rilee, and Rian Molyneaux, Justin Eggebrecht-Deane, Dustin, and Emma. Brother Tom (Eydie)Rudolph, brother-in-law Earl Jensen, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Stevenson & Sons Chapel in Circle with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Circle. Rite of Committal will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Circle.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to McCone County Health Center.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 30, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
702 Lehman Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Thursday July 31, 2025
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 30, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
702 Lehman Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Thursday July 31, 2025
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
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Ellen (Kuckler) Hart says
Dear Hubing family: I am so very sorry for your loss of Phyllis! What a lady she was. As a youngster I always enjoyed seeing her in church with many of her children. And even as I grew up I would run into her here in Miles City on many occasions. One time my husband Dean and I were at Four B’s Cafe having breakfast in the wee hours of the morning and she and Dale came in. My husband grabbed her hand to greet her and pulled her into his lap on his chair and over they went backwards!😀 Oh you cannot imagine the laughter for years to come.
Jere Freiboth says
Dale and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. I so enjoyed many years of working with the Hubings during my tenure at State Bank of Terry and Stockman Bank of Terry. God bless!
Marge and Bob moore says
Words will never replace all the fun that was had with Phyliss, what a bunch of fun we had. She had an infectious laugh. Dale and family we really feel for your loss. She will be missed dearly. Sincerely Bob and Marge.
Mary Jo (Nerud) Lawrence (Helena, Mt) says
Hubing families and extended families:
I was very sorry to hear about Phyllis passing. Phyllis her brother Tom and her parents Bert and Elmer Rudolph were our neighbors north of Circle. I especially remember as a kid the neighborhood brandings. To each of the Hubing kids – remember all the special memories and years. Your Mom lived a long special life with your Dad out there on the ranch. May God and Mother Mary surround each of you with their love during this time of grief. Be at peace knowing your Mom is home and at peace. You are in my thoughts prayers.
Tim Sorley says
Blessed am I to have the Hubing clan as such special friends may the Lord comfort each of you in this time of sorrow
Izabella Nelson says
Phyllis was a beautiful lady inside and out. I’m gonna miss her contagious smile and her witty jokes. She always made my day a little brighter. I loved caring for her and the way she treated me like one of her own. It was like having another grandma. Gonna miss that amazing lady and all her stories. Phyllis is home now and happy. She will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Hugs to you all.
Diane, Sharon, Judy says
Dale and all the kids and grandkids,
So many great memories of Phyllis, not the least of her on a guerney in the Bison Bar. What a wild ride … so many witty comments, but oh so dry. We will remember her always…a tough old bird… and a warm and generous wife, mother, grandmother…and friend. Our deepest condolences.
Chuck Hubing Family
Greg Berger says
Words can not take away any of your pain Hubing Clan. My heartfelt condolences go out to all of the Hubing family. Just know that Phyllis was proud of each and every one of you. She was a card to talk to and visit with….a sense of humor like no other and she passed that on to each one of you. She is no longer in pain or fighting. You all have some great memories of her and keep those alive by telling stories and saying her name. She’ll not be forgotten, that’s for sure. God Bless you all and R.I.P. Phyllis.
Cindy Stanton says
Dear Dale and kids,
Phyllis was such a lovely person. I loved her sense of humor and the sparkle in her eyes. It was always fun to watch her and Dale dance. Phyllis was always very kind to me when I was a young newlywed, having just married into the Mothershead family. I appreciated knowing her. May God give you all peace and comfort you get you through this dark time. Hugs to all.
Brent Huseby says
To Dale and Hubing kids….So sorry for your loss!…I so remember the great visits we had at the Nursing picnics in Miles City as kids with you guys,Hinnaland girls,Berkram kids…Your mom was always great to visit with!…Thoughts and prayers for all of you at this time!…I will be out of town for my grandson on Thursday….I so wanted to see all of you!….Brent Huseby
Kim Stanton says
Dear families,
Thinking of you as you celebrate the life of a beloved lady! “Eternal rest grant unto her, o Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.” May our merciful Lord surround you all with His peace and consolation.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Kim Stanton
John & Jenny Frady says
I’m so sorry , to hear about your mother . may the healing hand of Lord grant peace and consolation
for your mother
Sherry Rudolph says
Phyllis was a special soul who I know will be missed greatly by you all. She had such a great way of making everyone feel at ease all the while conversing with you with that twinkle in her eye. Wonderful memories and prayers for your family.
PEGGY AND ART CHOATE says
PHYLLIS, RUDY,WAS MY NURSING SCHOOL CLASSMATE. I REMEMBER HER SENSE OF HUMOR AND GENEROSITY. SHE WAS ONE OF THE FEW CLASSMATES WHO HAD A CAR AND SHE GENEROUSLY LOADED ALL OF US IN FOR FUN NIGHTS WEARING OUR PARTY HATS AS WE SAT AROUND THE CAMPFIRE. OH SUCH FUN MEMORIES. LATER SHE WAS MY BRIDESMAID AND I WAS HERS AND EVEN LATER WE CELEBRATED EACH OTHERS 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES. SHE WAS SUCH A GREAT HUMAN BEING, NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN!
Arn, Connie Huseby says
Sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mother.