Brenda Louise Gloege-Schnittgen “Auntie B” left peacefully surrounded by family at St. Peters Hospital on April 26, 2017 in Helena, MT at the age of 47 of Glioblastoma (Brain) Cancer.
Brenda was born on August 3, 1969 in Helena, MT to Sharon and Terry. She graduated from high school in 1986 from Capital High, Helena, MT. Brenda worked at Montana Eye Care from 1995-2008. She decided to stay home with her newly born daughter and opened a daycare at her house. Children and babies were the highlight of Auntie B’s world. Her daughter started school so she decided to join the workforce as a Customer Service Specialist at Montana State Fund until she was unable to work due to her illness. Her major accomplishment was being a devoted mother to RaeAnna. She loved her nieces like they were her own children. She spent many hours with each of them. Her daughter and nieces were her “Sunshine”, along with Brayleigh and Maxton. Anyone who knew Brenda knew she was the Queen of the Helena Classifieds. Brenda always found the good in everyone. Brenda loved to scare everyone and then sit and giggle at them. Her smile and laughter could brighten any room she entered. Her heart was full of love always! Brenda will be missed by everyone who has met her.
Being from a big family Brenda had many aunts and uncles that loved her more than she could ever imagine. She reminded all of them that she was their “favorite” niece.
Brenda is survived by her mother, Sharon (John) Meyer; father, Terry (Kathy) Gloege; daughter, RaeAnna; two brothers, Cory (Shelly) Gloege, and Garry Gloege. Two nieces, Morgan Andrews-Gloege (Matt) and Sharae Gloege (Cody); great niece Brayleigh Gloege and great nephew Maxton Sauer; special friend who was like a sister, Susan Doig; Grandmother, Clara Longmire, all of Helena, MT. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many special friends.
The family would like to thank the staff of Dr. Weiner and Oncology nurses of St. Peters Hospital. Thanks too many family members and friends who supported Brenda and her family.
“I Love You Mom,” RaeAnna.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm.
Tuesday May 2, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 3, 2017
Anderson Stevenosn Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the funeral service
Wednesday May 3, 2017
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Burial
Wednesday May 3, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm.
Tuesday May 2, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 3, 2017
Anderson Stevenosn Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the funeral service
Wednesday May 3, 2017
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Burial
Wednesday May 3, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
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Wendy Tonkovich says
Brenda’s family,
My heart is saddened at the loss of such a young, beautiful, funny, bright, amazing lady. I have never ran into Brenda when she wasn’t smiling and had good things to say. This world has lost a gifted, wonderful, special person who will be remembered always. My prayers and thoughts go out to each member of her family and close friends. God Bless you all and may the hundreds of happy memories of her bring joy to your hearts in the days ahead.
Mickie Sutton says
Brenda was an angel sent down from heaven for a short time, to share her love and compassion for those who were lucky enough to have touched her life in some way. I’ve never known someone with such a beautiful way of opening herself to be loved and to give back that love so unconditionally. Her beauty is left behind in the love of her life, her precious RaeAnna.
My heart aches for all her loved ones at this time, may you find peace and comfort in the arms of our Lord, and the many memories you have to share.
I will never forget this wonderful woman and her warm loving hugs. Fly home my friend, your work here is done. ❤️
Sherri Staats says
Shelly & Cory. No words can truly convey the prayers and sympathy that I feel in my heart for the both of you at this time. I know that you loved your sister very much and I know she returned the feelings as well. I know she will smile on all of your from heaven and she will watch you with love. May the loving memories you have of her give you love, strength and courage in the days to come. God Bless you at the time. Psalms 23. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Tracey says
Sharon and RaeAnna,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your daughter/mom was a friend of mine when we were young. She had a great smile.
Tracey Paulsen Rogstad
Diane Eby says
I worked with Brenda at the YMCA in the drop in daycare. She was just out of high school. She was a natural with all the kiddos and was born to be a momma. She was the sunshine of the daycare. Always had a smile on her face and truly loved every child there. I was so shocked to hear of her illness and passing. Brenda was just as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. I don’t there was a person that she would not have helped if she had the chance. Rest In Peace my precious friend.
Diane Eby says
I worked with Brenda at the YMCA in the drop in daycare. She was just out of high school. She was a natural with all the kiddos and was born to be a momma. She was the sunshine of the daycare. Always had a smile on her face and truly loved every child there. I was so shocked to hear of her illness and passing. Brenda was just as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. Ithere was not a person she would not have helped if she had the chance. Rest In Peace my precious friend. My thoughts are with Brenda’s family.
Vanessa Tolson says
Sharon, John & family,
I am so saddened for your loss. Brenda was ray of sunshine. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Sandi Benson says
I am very saddened to read about Brenda. Her and I had many laughs in parking lots around town. I would buy from her then she would buy from me. She was a great person and will be missed by many. May the days ahead bring you peace and understanding. “God Bless”
Shawna Pratt says
My thoughts & prayers to Brenda’s family and especially her beautiful daughter, RaeAnna. You are so loved sweet girl and your precious momma shines through in you. Brenda will be truly missed.
Mary Ann George says
Dearest Brenda,
You were my first friend when I moved to Helena back in 1986. You were a bright eyed high school graduate and we had lots of laughs working at the Helena YMCA childcare and getting into all sorts of mischief outside of work. I am so grateful that our friendship continued as our lives moved forward. I will miss your smile and brazen attitude for life and I see that in Rae Anna. I’m glad to have you as one of the angels up there watching over me. Love you.
Kristy says
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m also sorry I never had the pleasure of actually meeting Brenda but she called me a year ago to check out my summer program for Raeanna and we talked for a long time. She impressed me as very sweet, friendly, outgoing and happy but what shone through that brief conversation the brightest was her love for her daughter. Even a total stranger (me) could see in that short time what a wonderful person she was. How my heart goes out to you!
Leslee Thennis says
Dear Sharon and Family,
Brenda was such an integral part of my family’s life. I first met Brenda at the YMCA when she worked in the drop in childcare and she babysat my children who dearly loved her. I feel blessed to have had our friendship continue even as my children grew up. Brenda’s love, hugs, smile, laughter and kindness will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Teresa Graham says
Sharon and family,I am so sorry for your loss of Brenda. I will forever remember Brenda as that adorable 6 year old freckle-faced curliest headed with the best giggle I ever heard. She grew to be a lovely caring young woman who always had a beautiful warm, welcoming smile. She was an amazing daughter, sister, mother and aunt. We are all blessed to have known her. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Evy Burris Sass says
Dear Terry, Sharon & Famiy Loved Ones, my Sincere Condolences for the sudden loss of your daughter Brenda. Even though I never met Brenda, just seeing her beautiful picture & reading what folks say about her I know what a wonderful daughter, mother, sister & friend she is to many. May she rest in peace. Evy Burris Sass
Lisa mortieau says
RaeAnna,
I am deeply saddened by the news of your mother’s passing. May the memories that you have with her carry you during this time. I know she was very proud of everything that you have attempted. You were only on my basketball team for a season but you have a place in my heart always. Please if you need to talk I am here for you.
jillshea says
I can’t say enough about auntie B she took care of my grandson karson. she will be missed so very much .love you nana and papa Jill and Don
Aubra Lewis says
Happy to have known her. We had such a great visit the last time I saw her. What a hole she will leave in so many lives. Thinkng of you all.
Tami Tjaden Gunlock says
Sharon, Terry, Cory, RaeAnna and all her family and friends~
Words cannot express the deepest sympathy I can possibly offer for such a tremendous loss…..
Brenda was such a great friend – I will never forget her infectious laugh and giant smile. Her greatest happiness was being a mom, only above being “Auntie B”. Gone but never forgotten, her impression on this world was as big as her giant heart. We will miss you Brenda.
Jody Smith says
To Sharon and all of the extended Wagner family, we are so very sorry for your loss!
It is good to read all these wonderful comments from her friends. She seemed to live life to the fullest!
Hugs to all,
Dick and Jody Smith
Jean Carman says
Brenda was a beautiful soul and I was lucky to know her. I know she is bringing that same happiness and joy into heaven. Say hi to my mom for me. Love you!