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Illena Marceau Obituary
Wake is in progress at the Glacier Homes Community Center in Browning. Rosary is 7 p.m. today at the center. Her services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Little Flower Catholic Church in Browning, with burial in Willow Creek Cemetery. Hi Line Funeral Home of Cut Bank is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her children, Linda (Bobby) RedBoy of Great Falls, Carol Marceau Bullshoe of Black Eagle, Irene (Rick) Horn of Browning, Walter "Jim" (Jolene) Marceau of Two Medicine, Tom (Sandie) Marceau of Heart Butte, Jennifer (Steve) Meyers of Colum-bia Falls and Ann (Jamie) Marceau of Cut Bank; a sister Virginia Valles of Jerome, Idaho; 15 grand-children and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Peter; sons Clifford, Virgil and Merlin; and her parents.
Illena was born Nov. 23, 1930, in Browning to Jack and Irene (Wolf Chief) HeavyRunner. She was raised and grew up in Browning and attended Browning Public Schools. She was employed by School District No. 9 as a cook for many years. She was very involved with the Green Thumb program and enjoyed bingo, going to pow-wows, sun dances and traditional "sings".
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Memories and Condolences
for Illena Marceau
6 Entries
Mary Kennerly
November 1, 2007
May the Great Spirit be with you all at this difficult time.
My prayers are with Illena and her family.
Mary Kennerly and family.
Steve Williamson
October 31, 2007
I want to send my condolences to the entire family. Your mother/grandmother was a wonderful lady. She had a unique way of making me feel special. I will miss her as I have her husband. God Bless today and forever.
DAISY SHERMAN
October 30, 2007
To Illena's Family,
My dad Albert enjoyed your folks' friendship. I enjoyed your mom's friendship as well. I hope you will do well enough throughout these next days and months.
DAISY SHERMAN & FAMILY
julene redneck
October 30, 2007
Summer, Steph and Carol our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Julene and Amber
The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
October 30, 2007
Dear Linda, Carol and Family,
Our sincere condolences are offered for the loss of your mother, Illena. We will lift you in prayer for healing and comfort through our loving Savior, Jesus Christ, as you mourn her passing.
Denise Smith
October 30, 2007
Linda and family;
Linda this is Denise Smith, I went to CGF with you. I saw where your mom passed and just wanted to say how sorry I was. I hope your family is well and know she is with God now and watching over you.
God Bless You and your family,
Denise Smith
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