Ardith Delee Kosena was born on January 27th, 1942 in a farmhouse in Ward County, North Dakota. Ardith graduated high school in Williston, North Dakota in 1960 and moved to Missoula, Montana with her parents. Soon after she met and married her husband of 51 years, Don Kosena. Don and Ardith were blessed with three children, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Ardith is survived by her husband Don Kosena, daughter Diane Reishus, son’s Ron and Tim Kosena, her brother Gerald Wohlk, all of her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Ardith was an amazing mother and homemaker who devoted her life to her family. Ardith was loved by all and will be missed immensely.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Forestvale Cemetery. A memorial service celebrating Ardith’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will immediately follow the memorial service in the social hall at the funeral home.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday September 28, 2013
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, MT 59602
Memorial Service
12:00 p.m.
Saturday September 28, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, MT 59602
Reception
1:00 p.m.
Saturday September 28, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home Social Center
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday September 28, 2013
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, MT 59602
Memorial Service
12:00 p.m.
Saturday September 28, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, MT 59602
Reception
1:00 p.m.
Saturday September 28, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home Social Center
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Gerry H Fullerton says
Dear Don and Family
We express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were so blessed to have had such a good friendship for years with Ardy and all of you. So many good memories.
You all are in our thought and prayers.
Love and prayers,
Gerry and Theresa Fullerton
Sun Lakes, Arizons
Darci (Wohlk) Behles says
Don and Jerry and Families
Sorry to hear of the passing of Ardie. She is no longer in pain and may she rest in peace! Dad (Gorlyn) informed us of the passing. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Darci, Clarence, Justin and Julie Behles,
Garrison ND
Clayton & Sheryl McElravy says
Dear Don and Family,
So sorry to hear of Ardie’s passing. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca Kosena says
Don & Family,
So sad to hear of Ardy’s passing. As you grieve, know that I am remembering you all and honoring the memory of Ardy…I will always remember Aunt Ardy’s infectious laugh and friendly nature.
~Becky Kosena
Kalispell, MT
Bob and Nancy Kosena says
Dear Don and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We have so many fond memories of Ardie. We know she is no longer in pain and in a much better place. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Bob and Nancy Kosena
Denver, CO
Jere Hoy says
Don, Ron, Tim and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May the coming days bring healing and comfort for you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
joe Balkovatz says
Don and Family I am so very sorry for your loss of Ardie. I remember her well from our meetings up at Georgetown lake. Your loss is Heaven’s gain. Don join the club ,my Mary Jean has been gone now for 22 years. You will adjust to this loss just as I have. I am sure that both of us still remember our losses. God bless you all . Joe
Jean DeGroat says
I am so sorry to hear of Ardy’s passing. It’s been years since I’ve seen either of you, but
have fond memories of you two, as well as Lisa’s grade school friendship with Diane.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Jean
Lisa DeGroat Goodrich says
Dear Diane, Don and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom/ Wife’s passing. I remember her fondly. Often wondered how you all were and where you were. I’m sending you all my very best and hoping your special memories will help you bear your loss. I pray she is as peace with her maker. (Diane, I would love to know where you are and more about your family.
Love,
Lisa
Julie Rader says
Don, Sherry and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Julie
Lee & Shelby Wohlk says
Gerald.
Sorry to hear the loss of your sister Ardith and found out in our Christmas letter of her passing.
from Evelyth Wohlk and Wendy Wohlk . May God be with you all.
Lee & Shelby
445 E. Poplar Ave
Cameron, WI. 54822 1-715-458-2925
Larry Certain says
Dear Don and family, I just saw he note about Ardie, and I know this is late in coming, but please accept my heartfelt sympathies about your loss. She was a wonderful lady and I’ll never forget the good times we had together in Helena and at Georgetown Lake. May GOD watch and bless you all, Larry