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In Memory Of

Margene A. Grose

September 23, 1931 – November 11, 2012

Margene A. Grose of East Helena passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on Sunday, November 11, 2012 after an extended illness.           

Margene was born September 23, 1931 to John G. Grose and Ellen C. Grose of East Helena. She enjoyed gardening and could be seen planting her flowers outside every spring. Margene worked for the State of Montana as a Stenographer until her retirement. She was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in East Helena for many years. 

Margene is survived by her older sister, Eileen Miller of East Helena; a younger sister, Donna Neidhardt of Hamilton, MT; a daughter Alexis Bell; Grandchildren, Tyler and Brittany Bell, all of East Helena; as well as several nephews and nieces. 

Margene will be missed very much! 

A Vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 19th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A funeral Mass is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 20th at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in East Helena with a reception to be held in the social center of the church immediately following the Mass. Rite of Committal will take place at Resurrection Cemetery after the reception.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Margene’s name are suggested to St. Pete’s Hospital Foundation, 2475 E. Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.  Please visit below to offer the family condolences or to share a memory of Margene.

Service Schedule

Vigil

6:00 p.m.

Monday November 19, 2012

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N Montana Ave.

Helena, Montana 59602

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Mass of Christian Burial

1:00 p.m.

Tuesday November 20, 2012

SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church

120 W Riggs

East Helena, Montana 59635

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Reception

Immediately following the Mass

Tuesday November 20, 2012

SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church

120 W Riggs

East Helena, Montana 59635

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Rite of Committal

Appx. 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday November 20, 2012

Resurrection Cemetery

3700 N. Montana Ave.

Helena, Montana 59602

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Service Schedule

Vigil

6:00 p.m.

Monday November 19, 2012

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N Montana Ave.

Helena, Montana 59602

View map

Mass of Christian Burial

1:00 p.m.

Tuesday November 20, 2012

SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church

120 W Riggs

East Helena, Montana 59635

View map

Reception

Immediately following the Mass

Tuesday November 20, 2012

SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church

120 W Riggs

East Helena, Montana 59635

View map

Rite of Committal

Appx. 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday November 20, 2012

Resurrection Cemetery

3700 N. Montana Ave.

Helena, Montana 59602

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  1. Ken and Joanie Platt says

    November 13, 2012 at 10:21 am

    To the family of Margene Grose, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  2. Kitty Mundt says

    November 13, 2012 at 11:19 am

    So sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere regrets at her passing and you are in my prayers.

  3. Len and Wendy Olson says

    November 13, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Margene’s family is in our thoughts and prayers. We worked with Margene for many years at the Highway Department.

  4. Dawn Wilson says

    November 14, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    To Margene’s family:

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Margene at the MDT for many, many years and thought she was a very neat gal. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  5. John C. Ulberg says

    November 16, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Margene and I worked together at the Highway Department (later MDT) for many years. She was lilke a denmother to us guys, helping with our daily work. She always asked how my
    three sons were doing. A special mother, she was an inspiration to me. Please accept my
    condolences in your loss.

  6. Allen and Kathy Chambers says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Margene. I had the privledge of knowing Margene as a yound man growing up in East Helena and working with her for over 15 years at the Montana Department of Transportation in the Utility Section. We were family and Margene took good care of all us. A great lady and we will miss her.

  7. Sandra Stanghill Nactstsheim says

    November 19, 2012 at 9:38 am

    It was so nice having a visit with Margene at Bob Russ’s wedding. I hadn’t seen her in years, and always enjoyed her. My thoughts at with you at this time.

  8. Jane Huff says

    November 21, 2012 at 11:22 am

    I worked with Margene at MDT for quite a while before she retired and always found her with a smile on her face and a friendly greeting. She will be missed by a lot of us. My sympathies to all of you.

  9. Alexis, Tyler & Brittany Bell says

    November 23, 2012 at 9:24 am

    You were such wonderful Mom, Grandma, and Friend. We are so grateful to have blessed with you in our lives. You truly will be missed! We all do look forward to the day when we’re all together again.
    I Love You Mom.

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Service Schedule

Vigil

6:00 p.m.

Monday November 19, 2012

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N Montana Ave.

Helena, Montana 59602

View map

Mass of Christian Burial

1:00 p.m.

Tuesday November 20, 2012

SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church

120 W Riggs

East Helena, Montana 59635

View map

Reception

Immediately following the Mass

Tuesday November 20, 2012

SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church

120 W Riggs

East Helena, Montana 59635

View map

Rite of Committal

Appx. 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday November 20, 2012

Resurrection Cemetery

3700 N. Montana Ave.

Helena, Montana 59602

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