On the evening of April 20, 2020, Roni passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena, MT with her daughter holding her hand. Due to complications after sudden pulmonary embolism suffered on Easter Sunday.
Roni was 67 years old, just days before her 68th birthday.
Roni was born in Butte, MT on April 30, 1952. She was the first child of ten children of Donna (Ostoj) Jaeger and Michael Jaeger of Butte, MT.
Roni attended Catholic school and graduated at Butte High School in 1970.
There are many stories and happy memories shared with her four brothers and four sisters growing up in Butte. Her close relationships with her siblings continued into adulthood. Her sister, Peggy, shared that “she wasn’t just my sister, she was my best friend”.
Roni worked at Mountain Pacific Quality Health Foundation in Helena, MT until retiring in 2010. It was her friend, Cindy, from work that introduced her to her future husband, Ken Jean. Roni and Ken were married on July 1, 1995 in Lincoln, MT. They were to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary this July.
Roni enjoyed watching football. There were always bets between Roni and Ken on whose team was going to win every week throughout the season.
Roni had a “green thumb” and always had many plants and flowers. She loved to work out in her rock and flower gardens every spring and summer.
The one thing you would notice walking into Roni and Ken’s home, was her love of butterflies. Everywhere you look, you would see a butterfly. Her grandchildren will always remember chasing butterflies with Grandma Roni.
Roni adored her two grandchildren, “pumpkin” and “munchkin”. Many great memories were made during their times together.
Roni loved cherry coke, exploring abandoned places, watching scary and SciFi movies. She was very talented and enjoyed many crafts over the years. She cross-stitched, painted, did jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles. She loved adult coloring books. One of the things she will be remembered for were her beaded calendars she made for family members. Roni always made your birthday special with gift bags and thoughtful cards full of confetti.
Roni also had a special relationship with her daughter, Cory. They talked on the phone many days a week and there was a lot of laughter when they were together.
Roni was preceded in death by her father, Michael Nicholas Jaeger, her baby brother, David Nicholas Jaeger, a nephew, Evan Michael Church, and a baby granddaughter Huber.
Roni is survived by her husband, Ken Jean of East Helena, daughter, Cory (Mike) Huber of Great Falls, MT, grandchildren, Caylee and Mason Huber of Great Falls, MT, mother, Donna Jaeger of Butte, MT, brothers, Mike (Holly) Jaeger of Butte, MT, Jeff (Dar) Jaeger of Butte, MT, John (Julia) Jaeger of Butte, MT, Pete ( Misty) Jaeger of Spokane WA, sisters Julie Jaeger (Ed), Cindy (J.D.) Carara of Colorado Springs, CO, Peggy Jaeger of Butte, MT, Barbara (Mark) Gearhart of Butte, MT, numerous nieces and nephews , great-nieces and nephews, and friends.
A special thanks to the ICU doctors, nurses, and support staff at St. Peter’s Hospital. It was very hard not to be allowed to visit due to the Covid-19 precautions. We will be eternally grateful for your care of Roni.
A Funeral Liturgy is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2020 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1500 Majors St., Butte, MT. Gravesite will be located at Montana State Veteran Cemetery, Fort Harrison Helena, MT.
Service Schedule
Funeral Liturgy
12:00 p.m.
Saturday June 6, 2020
St. John the Evangelist
1500 Majors St.
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Funeral Liturgy
12:00 p.m.
Saturday June 6, 2020
St. John the Evangelist
1500 Majors St.
Butte, Montana 59701
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Kathy Griffith Johnson says
Dear Aunt Donna and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Roni. I remember always looking up to her when I was growing up. I remember when she had Corey. What a beautiful baby girl. I am praying for all of you. I am praying peace, love, wisdom. I am praying for Corey and her family. Know that the Lord has all of you in His hand and is holding and loving each one of you.
God Bless,
Love you
Kathy Grififth Johnson
Julie R Jaeger says
I’ll always remember the many many years of memories and phone calls we shared. You will be so missed but you will forever remain in my thoughts, my heart ♥️ and my prayers. I’ll see you later and we’ll one day all be together again. Your leaving will forever leave a void in my life and a piece of heart. I love you my precious sister.
Your sister, Julie
Barbara says
My dear sister. My heart aches with your sudden, tragic departure. You were always like a mother figure to me. I looked up to you in so many ways. I am so thankful that God blessed our family with you. l Know you’re now at peace. Dance with the angels 👼 until we meet again. I love you ❤️ 🦋
Kelli McMahon-Staats says
Roni was always “Cory’s cool mom” to me. She made me feel special, especially when o was a chubby, awkward young girl. Cory was my best friend pretty much throughout my whole childhood and we were destined to always come back together whenever we would move apart from each other. This allowed me many memories of fun times with Roni and Cory. I remember Roni’s cute, infectious laugh. She always looked beautiful with her perfect make-up and cute outfits. These characters were carried down to her beautiful daughter, Cory💜 I know this must be extremely hard on Cory and all the family. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelli McMahon-Staats
Cindy Carara says
Roni..my sister, my friend. I feel an emptiness inside because you are not here. I will remember your love for all the simple things in life. We have shared many phone calls, just to check in; or to share our love for gardening and crafts. We laughed and giggled about silly things, but we always said; “I love You” at the end of our conversations. I miss you sister. 🦋🦋. Always in my heart. ♥️ your sister forever. Ciny Lou🌻🌻
Chris Mason says
Cory, living just a few miles away was such a precious blessing. Your dad drove over telling me you had just been born! If I wasn’t in a college class your mom would often let me babysit you for the afternoon. One of my favorite pictures is with Bill Doles and you in my mom’s backyard where you loved to run and laugh. How your mom’s eyes would light up with love every time she saw you and you my sweetheart, oh how I wish I could show you how your father adored you. I’m so grateful I had those 3 years to see you grow until I got married and moved to Japan. One thing I do know- you were created in love and your mom will always eternally be with you, loving you
william doles says
cory sorry for your loss.thanks for the memories. l have enjoyed watching your family grow through fb.your mother was a beautiful woman. I have good memories of the early days. blessed wishes for you and yours.
Peggy Jaeger says
I miss you so much! My heart is 💔. I 💘 you so much!!🦋💐🦋
phill balsley says
Ken, I am so sorry for your loss. Please be assured that I will be thinking of you and the rest of the family at a time like this! if there is anything I am able to do please, please give me a call! may peace be with you!
Carol Clayton-Bye says
Wishing Peace to Cory and all the Jaegers. The sudden passing of Roni must be so hard. I hope you all find comfort in the memories you family shared. I remember my sister Dar taking me to many family events and felt the love between you all. Please share hugs with one another and give Donna an extra one for me. Carol Clayton-Bye
Kathy M Hall says
….our condolences to Cory and Mike Huber and all of Roni’s family….may she rest in peace…