Mary Cecilia Rung Reber, 77 of Helena died Thursday morning, October 27, 2011 of congestive heart failure surrounded by her family.
Born in Helena on February 27, 1934 to Frank and Catherine Rung, she grew up in the sixth ward attending grade school at St. Mary’s school and graduating from Helena High in 1952.
She worked for Western Life Insurance Company until meeting and marrying her husband Edward Reber on August 17, 1952. She then was content to be a housewife and stay at home mom to her two children. Ed preceded her in death in 1994.
Mary was an active longtime member of St. Helena Cathedral. Her hobbies included working crossword puzzles, dinners with the survivors club, reading, watching football and visiting with family. She will always be remembered for her bright smile, her hearty laugh and her attitude that life is good.
Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Molly and Patrick Curry; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Christina Reber; brother, Albert Rung; grandchildren, Chelsey Curry, Frankie Crutcher, Melissa (Scott) Bentley, Josh, Stuart and Jeremy Langdon and Isabella Reber; Great grandson, Bruce Bentley, several nieces and nephews and loyal dog, Sam.
A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m., Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Retz Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Mass is scheduled at 12 Noon, Monday, October 31, 2011 at the Cathedral of St. Helena with interment at Resurrection Cemetery. A reception will follow graveside services at the Brondel Center in the lower level of the Cathedral. The family prefers memorials in Mary’s name to Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601, who were instrumental in her peaceful passing. To offer a condolence or share a memory of Mary, Please visit: www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Susie Reber Orr says
Dear Molly and Pat and Ed and Christina:
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. I liked in the obituary how you mentioned her hearty laugh. That is what I most remember about her. That and the visits I would make sometimes after school when I attended C.R. Anderson. Our thoughts are with you all, and know that she joins your dad and the rest of the Reber clan 🙂 They are a welcoming group. My mom will be happy to have her company as well. Lots of love, Susie