Virginia Ann Hartse, age 77, of Miles City passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Holy Rosary Health Center.
Virginia was born in Wibaux, Montana on April 7, 1939, the daughter of Stanley and Genevieve (Kryzsko) Drennen. She lived in Wibaux for a couple years before moving to Miles City where she attended schools, graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1957. Virginia married James Eugene Hartse on September 21, 1957 and to this union seven children were born. Following their marriage, they moved around living in Spokane, Washington for a year before moving to North Dakota in 1959. They worked as dairy farmers in North Dakota, living in Golva, New Salem and Dickinson. While living in Dickinson, Virginia worked as a maid at a motel and ran a pet shop. In 1984, they moved back to Miles City where Virginia ran a fish shop and was a housekeeper for the Sacred Heart Priests. James passed away in 1993.
Virginia was an active member of the Sacred Heart Churchy and was devoted to the church until her passing. She was a volunteered for RSVP and two years in a row volunteered over 1000 hours. She was also an active participant in Relay for Life as a breast cancer survivor. Virginia enjoyed making quilts, cooking, baking, gardening (when she could), and being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her family very much which sometimes included extended family she called her cabbage patch kids. She was a true matriarch of family in every sense of the way.
Virginia is survived by four children: Lenora M. Hartse of Kenmare, ND; John J. Hartse, Patrick L. Hartse and Michael P. Hartse all of Miles City, MT; a sister, Rosemarie Drennen of Miles City, MT; her nieces and nephews: Daniel Gilman of Miles City, Zane Taylor of Texas; Amanda (Jason) Johnson Dixon of Brooklyn, NY; and Megan Johnson of St. Genevive, MO; seven grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and numerous great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James in 1993, three children: Jeanitte A. Hartse, Joseph S. Hartse and Cleo M. Hartse; two sisters, Delores M. Drennen Vetter and Angie J. Drennen Taylor.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home followed by a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary Cemetery. 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.
Should friends desire, Virginias family asks that memorials be made to Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home, 1717 Main Street, Miles City, MT 59301 to help with funeral expenses.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday April 6, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Thursday April 6, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday April 7, 2017
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday April 6, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Thursday April 6, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday April 7, 2017
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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April Thompson says
To Virginia’s Family,
So sorry to hear to hear of Virginia’s passing. My day was always a bit brighter seeing her at her post at the Holy Rosary Gift Shop. She will be missed. Blessings to all during this difficult time.
Jim & Marj (Bolejack)Anderson says
Hartse family
Virginia was one of the sweetest and kindest ladies one could ever hope to come across. I know she will be missed by all who really knew her. Cherish your memories. God bless
Clara jo says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Virginias family . What a Wonderful neighbor and friend Virginia was . May all your memories fill those tough days . God Bless
Tanna Aye says
Hartse family my heart breaks for your loss. Virginia was one special lady. I always enjoyed seeing her. May you find comfort in her memory.
Shannon Holmen says
Holy Rosary lost a good friend and dedicated worker. She will be missed.
Lisa K. Peterson says
Hartse family,
I was sorry to hear of Virgina’s passing. May the Good Lord hold each of you closer than ever before. She was always smiling and very sweet to everyone she met. Everyone called her GrandMa. She worked hard helping everyone she could. She watched a house full of children for family. Not sure how she could with always a smile but she did. Her banana bread was the best. Many summertime memories; she treated my boys like family and she will greatly be missed.
John Carlson says
John, Patrick, Micheal sorryto hear of your Moms passing, I can’t make the services but will meet up with you guys on Tuesday when passing through.
John Carlson says
John, Patrick, Micheal sorry to hear of your Moms passing, I can’t make the services but will meet up with you guys on Tuesday when passing through.
Dixie Rieger says
So sorry for all family and friends. Virginia always made me smile at the hospital. I enjoyed joking with her when I worked there. It will be a big loss for the gift shop. My heart breaks.
Amanda Dixon says
I may not have got to spend as much time as I would have like with my Aunt Virginia, but it didn’t take much time to understand what an amazing woman she was. She was so dedicated to her family. I really admired how she was always trying to help other. The world could use more people like you Aunt Virginia.
Amy and Jim Strecker says
We so enjoyed visiting with Virginia in February. It was a surprise to get the phone call telling us she was gone. We are praying for your family and are looking forward to giving the family a hug at the rosary/funeral.
Mary, Michael and Patrick Rieley says
My sons and I were so sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing. We are so glad to have spent time getting to know her in February. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I will be at the rosary and
funeral Thursday and Friday to pray with you.
Megan, Jonathan, and Layne Johnson says
Jeannie will be missed by all. Heaven is a brighter place with her in it.
Roberta Jurica Carlson says
So sorry to learn of Virginia’s death. We were classmates for four years at Sacred Heart High School, and it was always a joy to see her in later years when I passed through Miles City. Couldn’t imagine a friendlier greeting. May her soul and all of our dear departed friends rest in peace. Roberta Jurica Carlson