Stella Winifred Lachenmaier, age 81, died February 21, 2019 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
Stella was born March 19, 1937 in Hardin MT to Walter and Margaret (Lutch) Donges. She attended schools in Hardin, and at the age of 16 she married the love of her life, Aaron Lachenmaier in Hardin MT on December 28, 1953. They moved to Glendive, then to Hathaway where they raised their four children. Stella enjoyed her role as a homemaker while raising her children. After they left home, she worked as a waitress in Rosebud and Forsyth. Stella and Aaron moved to Miles City in 1991. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cats, and being outside.
Stella is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Aaron. She is survived by her sons: Audie Lachenmaier of Billings, MT and Randy Lachenmaier of Hathaway, MT; her daughters: Sherry ( Tom) Benjamin of Terry, MT and Cindy (Greg) Millhollin of Colstrip, MT; her brothers: Robert Donges of Billings, MT, David Donges of Bridger, MT, and Dennis Donges of Citrus Heights, CA; a sister Nellie Bowser of Roseville, CA ; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. 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.
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Diana Robinette says
Sending my prayers and condolences to the Lachenmaier family.
TIM KIEL says
Randy, Cindy. and family
So sorry to hear of Stellas passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a great lady! RIP Stella!
TIM & TRACY KIEL says
Randy, Cindy, and family,
So sorry to hear of Stella’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. She was agreat lady! Heaven gained another angel. RIP Stella!
Randy and Dee Batey says
Sending condolences to the Lachenmaier family on the loss of your mother and grand-mother. Stella was always upbeat and fun to visit with. Lots of memories of Rosebud town in the 70’s and 80’s. Lots of games to cheer at and dances to dance the night away. Hold your memories close for they will bring many smiles your way.
Kay Davis Berdahl says
Stella’s family, sorry for your loss. Your folks were good people!
Susan Stabelfeldt says
Sorry to hear of Stella’s passing. Her and Aaron were the greatest. Have great memories of her growing up.
Darbie Karch says
To Stella’s family: so sorry for your loss. Stella was a neat person. Heaven gained a special angel. She told u like it was. Take it or leave it. Loved that about her. Sure liked this little gal. She will b missed. Rip Stella. 💙
Darbie Karch says
So sorry to hear of Stella ‘s passing. She was one of a kind. Sure enjoyed seeing when she stopped by the pharmacy. Heaven gained a special person. Rip Stella.
Darlene L Strobel says
Sherry, Tom and families, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May God give you strength and understanding in these difficult times. Thinking of you in this loss and in the loss of your mother, Tom. My sympathies.
Darlene
Joan Hubbard Leinwand says
Sending my condolences. I last saw Stella at Walmart in Miles City some years ago. Always appreciated their friendship in Hathaway growing up.
Karson and Marie Farnum Kluver says
Lachenmaier Family
Enjoyed many wonderful times with Stella and Aaron. They were wonderful friends and neighbors. If you needed help, they were there. Thinking of you.
Vonnie Shannon says
Sherry and family,
Sending my sympathy.
Vonnie Shannon says
Sherry and family,
Sending my sympathy to you all.
Vonnie Shannon says
Sherry and family,
Sending my sympathy.
Vonnie Shannon
Wayne & lane Buck says
Our thoughts and our prayers are with Stella’s family. She was a great lady, had lots of fun as we work together in Rosebud at the longhorn, lot of good memories. She will be missed by all.