It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lola Jeanette Cloninger, Sunday, April 7, 2024. She passed at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena, Montana after a lengthy illness.
Born on July 21, 1932, in Livingston, Montana, to her father Warren McHenry and mother Christine Arnold. Lola led a life marked by her steadfast resolve and unwavering principles. She was a woman of strong will and independence.
Beyond being a devoted homemaker, she enjoyed camping at Canyon Ferry Lake and other Montana recreational sites. She was an avid bowler and attended several national tournaments including New York City and Reno, Nevada. In addition, Lola was an enthusiastic baseball fan of the Legion Baseball program and involved with the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary.
She is survived by her children Helen Jeanette (Gary) Curtis, Leonard (Carol) Cloninger, Susan Keltner, and Julie (Jeff) LaValley, her sisters Jean Sullivan, Ellen Wegley, and half brother Jerry Zindler. Lola is also survived by her grandchildren Melissa Romano, Jennifer (Andy Hampa) Williams, Geoff (Andrea) Curtis, Mike (Catie) Cloninger, Kelly (Chris) McGrath, Sonja Cloninger, Elizabeth Cloninger, Emma LaValley, Hadley LaValley, Ava LaValley, Liam Lavalley and 16 great grandchildren.
Lola is preceded in death by her husband, Lester Lee Cloninger, father, Warren, mother, Christine, and sister, Doris Neidt.
A private family graveside service for Lola Cloninger will take place at Forestvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Flathead United Methodist Camp, 21339 Methodist Camp Road, Rollins, MT. 59931
Anderson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at aswfuneralhome.com.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Carlsons says
Our symphathies to Lola’s family.
We embrace strenghth and independency.
Blessings from Carlson family.
Sally Russell says
She was a beautiful woman. It’s been years since I have seen her but I remember her all to well. Thoughts and prayers are with
The family 💔
Ellen wegley says
Lola was a great sister, best friend, we had lots of fun together, lots of laughs iam going to miss her every day.
Love you Ellen
Michelle Anderson says
Helen and Family, so sorry to hear of Lola’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle Anderson
Deborah Maguire Beaudry says
Bowled with Lola. Her husband, Lee was there often. Loved seeing her out especially at a casino. A beautiful and fu lady. My condolences.
Glen J Cuchine says
Dear Cloninger Family,
Please know my deepest condolences and thoughts are with you at the passing of your mother and grandmother. Although I only met Lola once; she was clearly a remarkable lady who lived a full life. May your many happy memories of her sustain you all in the days and months ahead. Peace be with you all.