Tracy Ann (Sorlien) Kiel passed away on July 18, 2025 at the age of 65 with her loving husband by her side. Tracy was born in Miles City, MT on June 25, 1960 to Sharon and Gerhard Sorlien.
Tracy met Tim and it was instant love. They were married on September 16, 1978 and raised
three children, TJ, Tara, and Travis. Dad was a rancher and mom embraced the country life.
She planted beautiful gardens every year and would always have so many tomatoes which she canned with her mother and loved doing it. She also would cook big meals for all the shipping and branding crews out on the ranch.
In 2001, Tim was hurt and they had to move into town. Mom couldn’t sit still so she started
helping out at Pearl’s Daycare and loved taking care of all the kids. She then went to work for the Town Pump Corporation and loved it too. She wanted to try something different and started working at Steadman’s Ace Hardware where she would put freight away and stock shelves. She made a lot of lifelong friends while working there. She went on to detailing cars at Notbohm Motors and she made those cars shine inside and out. When she couldn’t detail cars any longer, she went back to Town Pump to be the grocery merchandise manager and worked there until her death.
Tracy leaves behind her loving husband of 50 years, Tim, her children, TJ (Tana), Tara, and
Travis (Brittany). Her grandchildren, Eli (Janna), Sinae (Joey), Ashtin, Mikkenna, Tavyn,
Bryten, and her great grandchildren Annamarie, Graycen, Laken, Kaisen, her mother Sharon, her sisters, Marcheta, Roxie (Pat), and Krystal (Al). Along with numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Gerhard Sorlien, In-Laws Joe and Pearl Kiel.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
An account has been set up at First Interstate Bank for donations for a headstone under Tracy Kiel Memorial.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday July 24, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday July 25, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday July 24, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday July 25, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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MARTHA Crandall says
My sympathy
Mike and Tammy Pecha says
Tim and family we are so sorry.
Courtney Smith says
Travis, Brit, TJ and families,
I enjoyed Tracy so much! Sending hugs and love to all of you.
-Courtney and kids
Patti Bredeson says
So sorry to hear this I worked with Tracy and always enjoyed visiting with her.
Tim and Kris Crews says
Sorry for your loss may you be comforted.
Cooper says
I am so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you guys
Lori Clark says
Just spoke with her a few weeks ago. Still can’t wrap my head around she’s not here anymore. I love you Tracy will meet again someday. Until then I’ll keep you close in my heart.
Denise Harvey says
My thoughts are with you all.
Jerry and Sue Backlund says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and condolences to Tim, Sharon and the entite family. may she rest in peace now.
Dawn Reiger says
Rest easy dear friend! I’ll always remember all of the memories we shared together….tell Gramma Pearl hi for me 💕. I will definitely miss our conversations and hugs
Donna Leitholt Taylor says
To all of Tracy’s family I am so sorry for your loss. Beautiful soul gone way to soon.
Connie Blonigen says
Travis, Brit and the Kiel families:
Jim and I send our deepest condolences. May hapoy memories of Tracy bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Sheila Rickett says
Another classmate gone way to soon. My heart goes out to her family.
Doug and Jan Gaskill says
Our sincere condolences to all of Tracy’s family. She was such a special and sweet lady. It always made my day when we got to see her. I never saw her without a smile on her face. She will truly be missed, I’m so glad we got to be friends, she was one of a kind ❤️
Harlan D Sorlien says
So sorry to hear the news on Friday. Can’t be, I thought. Deepest sympathy to Tracy,s entire family. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Chris says
Travis, TJ, Tara so sorry to hear of this. Prayers for you guys
Mike Willson says
Tracy was such a great woman, always friendly, my condolences, prayers Travis and family!!
Carol Schneider says
To all of Tracy’s family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be missed.
Marc and Denise Hartse says
My sympathies and condolences to the family.
Nancy Fillafer says
To the family,, My condolences. May she rest in peace. She was a nice pretty lady.. God bless her.
Gina Wolff says
To all of Tracy’s family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Walter White says
I’m sure sorry to hear this! My condolences to all of Tracy’s family.
De Nice Curry says
Sharon, I know that this has to be extremely heartbreaking for you. I was so shocked when I saw this. Hugs and know that she is one of those new shining stars in the night sky above where she can keep an eye on all of us.
Cathy Lampert says
My condolences to all of Tracy’s family.
Cathy McDowell and Kim Hinman says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our love to all of you.
Travis Kiel says
Mom I don’t know how to say good bye
So I will say see you later love you
Cheri R says
Sending love and prayers to this whole family of Tracy. She was a precious gift and will be greatly missed. Thank goodness for times shared, memories made and the love you have. May these bring you comfort at this time of loss.
Patty kountz and Don Neese says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Tracey’s family . Remember all the wonderful memories you all made with her . Big hugs to all
Sandi Waldo says
So sorry for your loss. Please know you all will be in my prayers. May God bring you comfort.
Garth Sleight says
Early in our years in Miles City in the late 1980s, we lived on North Custer near the Sorliens. They were nice people. Tim, TJ, Tara, and Travis, I am so sorry for the sadness that has occurred in your life. Tracy has passed much too soon, and my heart breaks for you. To all of the Kiels, Sorliens, and other family members, my most sincere condolences.
George and Maggie Holom says
Sharon, and family of Tracy: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she Rest in Peace.
George & Maggie Holom says
Sharon and family of Tracy: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. May she Rest in Peace.
Shawna Rothaus says
I have many fond memories of Tracy while we growing up. She was such a sweet and caring person and I treasure the friendship we shared.
Starla schneider williams says
Oh my I just saw roxi Friday and Saturday n she said nothing my heart goes out to the sorlein n Kiel family I grew up across the street from them girls Tracy was a real sweetheart shy but a sweetheart everytime I ran I to her she had a smile n a hi how ya doing my old neighbor n wed chat
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE God bless her family in comfort and love
James Arneson says
Travis, TJ, Tara, Tim, family and friends I am sorry for your loss.
Bob & Melody Haynes says
Sincere Sympathy to the Kiel Family.
Jim and Geneal says
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Always enjoyed seeing her and visiting with her. She was a wonderful lady and friend.
Mary Fischer says
So sorry for your loss Travis and family. Our prayers go out to everyone for strength in this trying time. Duane and Mary Fischer.
Jean Hildebrandt says
This saddens my heart so much you will truly be missed
Kaitlyn Senger says
My husband and I met Tracy when we all worked at Ace together. We adored her and loved whenever we’d get the pleasure of seeing her after we no longer worked together. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing, Tracy truly was a bright light in the world gone too soon.
Jennifer Schwarztrauber says
My deepest condolences to Tracy’s loved ones during this time of sorrow. May you find peace, as your heart heals during your journey of finding a new normal, from your tremendous loss. Loving thoughts and prayers to you always.
Mrs. Mott says
Dearest Sinae
I am so sorry for your loss. May, in time, your grief fade; and only good memories remain.
Julie Harbaugh says
Oh my! I’m so stunned! My heart goes out to the whole family. Many many prayers coming your way!
Tracee Raymond-Waples says
Sharon, Tim and families,
Please know this was such a shock to me. I would run into Tracy at all the places she was working at when I would come to town. We always got a chance to catch up then. I remember when her family only lived a few houses away from me on North Third. We all played together back then. Tracy and I was in the same class. I can tell you this world is a little dimmer with Tracy gone and heaven is a little brighter with her there. I know that doesn’t help as loosing a love is so hard. Tracy will be dearly missed as everyone just loved her. Please know your all in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to all!
Naomi Miles says
Tracy was a great lady! I remember her well.
My sympathies & condolences to all family members
Naomi Miles
Kevin Donnelly says
So very sorry to hear of Tracy passing. Always enjoyed seeing and talking to her family. Tracy and Tim did a good job of raising their family. May God be with them.
Tiffany Kiel says
You will forever be in my heart, thank you for all of your love and kindness
Barbara Elliston Beaver says
Tim, Sharon, Marcheta, Roxie, Kristal and all of Tracy’s family and friends, I am so very sorry to hear of Tracy’s passing. I still think of her as that cute, sweet and spunky younger sister of Marcheta’s, who I always loved having her around with us. She had the most adorable giggle that was definitely contagious , and could always get everyone else laughing! I remember how proud she was to be a Mama of her beautiful baby boy, TJ. She was always “lit up” like a beam of sunshine, and that part of her too, was also contagious. The world lost a wonderful soul, but heaven has a brighter glow about it now. God bless you Tracy♥️🌈❣️
Ana says
My deepest sympathy to the Kiel family
Cindy and Dale Berg says
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Cori Goddard says
Tara and family, I am so sorry to hear of Tracy’s passing. She will be greatly missed!!
Rhonda Sanford says
I was so shocked to hear Tracy had passed! Such a Sweet, quiet Lady I really enjoyed working with at Ace. She always had time to stop and visit whenever we ran into each other. Such a Beautiful Soul who will be Greatly missed