Elizabeth McDonnell, longtime resident of Helena passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 23, 2012. She was 79 years old.
Elizabeth was born on November 15, 1933 to Norman Ernest and Lucy Elizabeth (Ashlock) Korn in Missoula, Montana. She lived in Stevensville to the age of eight, at which time her family began a series of moves thought out Montana. She graduated from Gardner High School and found work at Yellowstone National Park performing clerical duties.
In 1953, Elizabeth with her parents to Helena and was employed by the State of Montana. She married Nolan Arthur McDonnell in 1954 and moved to Great Falls where together they began raising five children. In 1969, the family moved back to Helena and Elizabeth returned back to state employment, retiring in 1986.
Elizabeth is survived by all her children: Norman (Beth) McDonnell of Seattle; Timothy (Christina) McDonnell of Helena; Robert McDonnell of Helena, Mark (Tobie) of Helena, and Lucy Clouse of Missoula. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren , three great-grandchildren and her brother Robert Korn of Swan Valley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death is her husband, parents, brother and sister-in-law Dr. Norman (Patricia) Korn of Minneapolis, and her sister-in-laws Agnes Slattery and Ruth Korn.
Graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral, 511 N. Park Ave, Helena, MT 59601. To offer a condolence or share a memory of Elizabeth, please visit www.retzfuneralhome.com
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday January 4, 2013
Montana State Veterans cemetery
Fort Harrison , Montana
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday January 4, 2013
Montana State Veterans cemetery
Fort Harrison , Montana
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Lynette Schmit says
McDonnell Family,
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
I am sorry, I won’t be able to attend the services.
God Bless All of You and Take Care.
Kim (Farlan) Lewis says
Rob and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great lady!
Love,
Kimmer
Glenn and Donna Bristow says
Rob, Mark and Tim…so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. Take care!
Rusty Gustine says
Hey guys,
Sorry to hear about the passsing of your mom, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.