Joe Sokoloski of Circle, Montana passed away of natural caused on February 15, 2016 at Rocky Mountain Care Center in Helena, where he came to join the love of his life, Vonne. Four months after losing her husband, Vonne decided to join him in heaven and left this world on June 23, 2016.
Joe was born March 16, 1925 on the family homestead south of Wibaux, Montana, the eighth of ten children. He was raised and educated in Wibaux and graduated from Wibaux High School in 1943. After graduation, Joe enlisted in the United States Navy.
Vonne was born on February 5, 1922 in Circle and attended school there, graduating from Circle High School in 1940. She attended Beauty School in Miles City and after completing school Vonne moved to Wibaux to begin her career as a Beauty Operator.
Joe returned home on leave where he met Vonne at a dance and that is when the romance began. Joe and Vonne were married in Wibaux, on March 13, 1944. This was the beginning of their 71 years 11 months together.
When Joe was released from the Navy they moved to Circle where Joe became the manager of Midland Lumberyard and Vonne opened her beauty shop. After 32 years of managing the Midland, Joe retired and enjoyed watching his grandchildren in sporting activities. He was best known for making dill pickles and taking them to the Vet’s Club to share with his friends. Vonne stayed active in a ladies bridge club and played cards with a group of friends once a week.
Joe and Vonne are survived by their son, Mike (Vera) of circle, a daughter, JoLynn FitzSimmons of Helena; seven grandchildren, Marc (Anne), Pete (Debbie), Ryan (Carrie) Sokoloski, Jodi (Jamie) Lingle, Jamie (Bonita), Casey (Alison) FitzSimmons, Heidi (Jarod) Sampson and 15 Great Grandchildren. Joe is also survived by his only sister, Marcella Hixon of Eugene, OR. They were preceded in death by their son-in-law, Gary FitzSimmons, parents and siblings.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Saturday July 9, 2016
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
Burial with Military Honors
Following the funeral mass
Saturday July 9, 2016
Riverview Cemetery
Circle , Montana
Reception
Following the burial
Saturday July 9, 2016
Lower Level of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Saturday July 9, 2016
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
Burial with Military Honors
Following the funeral mass
Saturday July 9, 2016
Riverview Cemetery
Circle , Montana
Reception
Following the burial
Saturday July 9, 2016
Lower Level of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
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Robert Beason says
To Mike, Jolynn and their faimilies…..Sad that your folks are now gone. You all, them included, were appreciated neighbors of mine, just a few steps across the street from the boyhood home I grew up in. My thoughts go out to all!