It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ginny Kalchbrenner, Saturday, April 13, 2024. She passed at Touchmark senior living in Helena, Montana after a lengthy illness.
Born on December 10, 1945, in Helena, Montana, to her parents Robert and Ruth Price. She lived in Clancy and graduated from Jefferson County High School in Boulder, MT. Ginny moved to California after her first marriage and eventually back to Clancy. Five years later she met the love of her life, Wally, on a blind date. After they married, the moved to Chicago. 3 years later, the family of 5 returned to Ginny’s most cherished place, Clancy and made it their forever home.
Ginny and Wally started their own business in 1985 and after Wally passed away in 2009, she continued to run the business herself for several years before finally selling the company and retiring. Ginny loved gardening and attending to her flowers during the summer as well as decorating her house for every holiday for her grandchildren.
Ginny is survived by her children Russ Kalchbrenner (Rachel Espy), Heather Kalchbrenner, and Kirsten Kalchbrenner. She is also survived by her grandchildren Rachel, Lauren, Jaden, Rylan and Savannah. Ginny is preceded in death by her husband, Wally Kalchbrenner, father, Robert, mother, Ruth, and sisters, Edna LaRue, Shirley Cole, and Penny Price.
The family wishes to give special thanks to all of the dedicated staff at Touchmark and St. Peters for their excellent care of Ginny through the course of her illness.
A reception will take place at 2pm on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Ave., Helena, MT 59602. Condolences in memory of Ginny can be sent to www.aswfuneralhome.com.
Service Schedule
Reception
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday April 19, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Service Schedule
Reception
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday April 19, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
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Debra Petek says
Kirsten, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a wonderful lady!
Judy Erb says
I am so very sorry to hear this. She was one of the kindest humans I have ever been blessed to know. Hugs & love to you all!
Bowman Shannon says
I am so very sorry for your alls loss. She was a wonderful mom, and friend. She was a second mom to me growing up and I loved her very much.
Mrs. Van says
So sorry for your lose.
Shar Stav says
Dear Heather and Kirsten,
Keith and I are so sad to hear of your mother’s passing.
She was such a special lady and we know that you will miss her love and wisdom.
Please take care,
With love and sympathy,
Keith and Shar
Shannon Bartole says
Thinking of you all during this time.
Tom Reilly says
Ginny’s Family,
I’m so sorry to know of Ginny’s passing. A life-long friend,- not only to me but to all the family over generations and so many others in the community and beyond. We had many conversations about “old Clancy”, and always joked about this when we talked. Ginny (and her entire family) will always be remembered as representing the very, very best of Clancy.
Tom
Casey Kyler-West says
I’m so sorry to hear about Ginny. She was like a second miom to me growing up. She will missed 💙
Cindy Donaldson says
Ginny was one of my very best friends, more like a sister to me! We had so many great times together. Not sure who will listen to all of our amazing stories. we have been through good times and bad times. Butte will also miss u.
So my friend I will miss u so much but I will see be looking for you on the other side.
God Bless you! Cindy Donaldson
Whitney McLaughlin says
When I think of Aunt Ginny, I’m filled with memories of card games, fruit salsa, sledding parties, Christmas Eves, and so much more. I can’t think of my childhood without thinking about all those nights spent at Aunt Ginny and Uncle Wally’s house. She had an incredible ability to host events and welcomed everyone into her home. Aunt Ginny will be so missed!
Jean & Zach Pallister says
Rest in peace dear friend. Wonderful memories of Ginny – first working for the State together, Zach’s first office in the little closet, and nurturing small businesses together through many years. Always a kind and beautiful soul. So sorry for your loss Russ, Heather, Kirsten & families. Sending love.
Gwynette E Vollmer says
I’m so sorry to see this. We have not done a good job staying in touch the last few years but I think of you all often. The last time they all came to Vancouver was a blast. Love Gwyn
Marilyn Maphues says
Bob & I are so sorry to hear about Ginny’s passing. She was such a wonderful person and a friend for many years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family. May she rest in peace.
Donna Rogne says
Dear Kristen, Heather and Rusty,
Ginny was one of my special friends. I remember all the Fire Department dinners the 4 of us would attend and so much fun. The Christmas parties at your home were awesome. But the lunches and spending time with just Ginny and I are what I will always cherish the most. You were blessed with wonderful parents. May God bless you now and always
Susan Ping says
Heather, Kirsten an Rusty, I’m so sorry for ur loss of ur mother Ginny. She was such a wonderful person an a tremendous good friend. We had many fun memories together! I’ll never forget her. Hugs an Gods blessings.
Sigi Anders. (Sigrid Anders-Olson) says
Kristen, prayers to you and your family. Thinking of you all.
Deb Green says
Kirsten so sorry for the loss of your mom. Such a hard disease for all.
Ted Polette says
I’m so sorry Kirsten, I always enjoyed visiting with your mom. My heart aches for you and your family.
Where there is sorrow, love plants a garden of memories. I hope her garden flourishes!
Sincere condolences.