Mary Irene Treftz, age 87, of Glendive passed away August 5, 2016 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive with her son by her side.
Mary Irene Sellirickson was born on August 30, 1928 in Terry the daughter of William and Emilia (Ulrich) Sellickson. Mary grew up and attended school in Marsh until the eighth grade. Eventually Mary began working at the Beanery in Glendive where she met her future husband Gust Treftz. The two were married in 1948 in Marsh and to this union they had two children, Thomas & Robert. The family moved to Glendive where Gust worked as a custom cabinet maker and Mary raised Robert at home. Mary resided in Glendive until the time of her passing.
Mary loved cooking and baking and loved making meals and treats for family gatherings. In her earlier years she loved fishing, dancing with Gust, picking agates and making jelly. Most of all, she enjoyed being able to spend time with her family and friends.
Mary is survived by her son, Robert (Joy) Treftz, of Glendive; cousins, Pat Hawk, Charlie Moore, Alan Moore, Kurt Ulrich and Donald Ulrich; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Thomas Treftz; five brothers, Leonard, Monroe Sellickson, Rudy, Albert and Ben Zimback; and one sister, Hilda Moore.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Glendive. Visitation was held one hour prior to the funeral service at Zion Lutheran Church. Interment will be held at the Dawson County Cemetery.
Should friends desire condolences can be made to the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.