Lois Marie Prebil, 89, of East Helena, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Lois was born on December 14,1933, in Townsend, Montana, to Edna (Bennett) and Howard White. She attended school in Towsend and graduated from Broadwater High School in 1952.After graduating high school, she attended business school in Billings. She met her husband, Joe, who had just returned from the military. They got married on May 16, 1953, at SS Cyril & Methodius church in East Helena and were married for 63 years. They lived in East Helena, where they had seven children Nancy Jerry) Griffin, Jeanne (Curt)Wyatt, Joseph Prebil, Vickie (Bill)Zincke, Karen (Jason)Rimestad, James (Vicki)Prebil, Susan (Chuck)Faunce.
Lois worked as the business manager at SS Cyril & Methodius until her retirement in 1999. She was active in many school events, VFW Women’s Auxillary and the St. Ann’s Society. Lois enjoyed gardening, collecting stamps, and camping in her free time.
Lois is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Howard (Mac) White, sister Betty Riley, and son Joeseph Prebil.
She survived by her children, sisters Mary Biskupiak and Marjorie Blewett, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3rd at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 120 W. Riggs Street in East Helena. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Ann’s Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Memorials in Lois’s name are suggested to St. Ann’s Cemetery ASSN, P.O. Box 525, East Helena, Montana 59635.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Friday March 3, 2023
Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs Street
East Helena, Montana 59635
Burial
Following the Funeral Mass
Friday March 3, 2023
St. Ann's Cemetery
East Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Burial
Friday March 3, 2023
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Friday March 3, 2023
Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs Street
East Helena, Montana 59635
Burial
Following the Funeral Mass
Friday March 3, 2023
St. Ann's Cemetery
East Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Burial
Friday March 3, 2023
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Brad Bomar says
Sorry for your loss.
Niel Helfert says
Ginny and I are saddened to here of Lois passing. We’ve Lost a good friend and neighbor for the last 46 years. May she rest in peace.
Pat Goodwin says
To all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Barbara and I are sorry for the loss. We are thankful we got to visit Louis another time this last summer.
Pat and Barbara Goodwin
Lexana Flink says
Jim and family I am so sorry for your loss Lois was a wonderful lady my condolences to you all. Lex
Debra Petek says
Nancy, Vicky and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother! She was always so friendly with everyone in the neighborhood. I always enjoyed visiting with her over the years. Dad sure loved the raspberries she grew!
Kari & Jim Cornell says
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. Love and prayers to the Prebil family.
Kathleen Hunthausen says
To the Prebil Family, the Hunthausen Family extends our most sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mom. She was a most gentle, loving person, and all of our family have wonderful memories of her kind, gentle demeanor. She was a neighborhood Mom, and she and our Mom Harriet were examples of living the Gospel – they were good friends. Blessings to all of you as you walk through this time, and please know that our hearts are with you.
Sally Nyland says
Jim Prebil and the Prebil Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences and know you are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Lois was such a kind and thoughtful person. I have not seen Lois for awhile, but always enjoyed running into her and our conversations. Go rest high on the mountain. Rest in Peace dear lady.
Roberta Stipcich says
All of the Prebil kids. I was shocked and saddened to learn about your mom. What a wonderful, gracious and patient woman. She baby sat our kids while I worked in addition to being a close neighbor. I envied her abilities to grow beautiful dahlias and tulips that adorned her yard. A truly kind, beautiful woman. She will be sorely missed by everyone.
Bob Murgel says
Nancy, I haven’t seen your mom in years but do remember how nice she was. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Rod Applegate, AAA friend says
Nancy, Jerry and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Brydich says
Dear Prebil Family – I am so sorry to hear of Lois’ passing. I remember her well from my East Helena days through the East Helena VFW Auxiliary and especially church. She was always pleasant and kind. Until COVID, I would see her when I would take my mom (Vi Betts) to church when I was in town. May happy memories bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tyson says
One of my favorite people to see come in the store! She always had a clever comment or story to tell! Those memories I have of her make me smile. I’m thankful I had the chance to know her….
She will be missed by her family and so many more….My condolences to your whole family
Flo Jenkins says
My heart goes out to Lois’s goes out to her family at this most difficult time. We met Lois shortly after we moved to East Helena back in 1963. while visiting her we found out that she was a cousin of my father Argyle Bennett of Bozeman. She always made me feel welcome I am so grateful that I met her. My daughter Vonnie was born on the same day as her son Joe. She was always such a friendly lady. She will be greatly missed. Condolences to her family!
Rest in peace Lois!
Flo(Bennett)Jenkins & Family
Janet Sheehy says
Dear Prebil family, Lois touched the hearts of so many people. She was always willing to help out and was so friendly. She definitely lives on in so many hearts of the people she has touched. Hold on to the good and the fun you shared and she is always there with you. Janet (Russ) Sheehy
LOIS PREBIL says
Dear Prebil Family,
Please accept my sympathy. I came across your mother’s obituary and I was touched by reading it because my name is also Lois Prebil. I am a Franciscan Sister and I live in Illinois. I wonder how our families might be connected. My grandparents (Louis and Mary Prebil) actually lived in Butte, Montana for a while and then they moved to Chisholm, Minnesota. Dad (Tony) moved to Chicago where he married my Mom (Marge). I wish I had met your Mom; she seems like a wonderful person.
Sr. Lois Prebil, osf