Janette Krutzfeldt Jones

1968 - 2025

Janette Krutzfeldt Jones

June 16, 1968 - July 5, 2025

Janette Krutzfeldt Jones, age 57 of Miles City passed away on July 5, 2025, in Miles City, MT.

Janette was born in Miles City, Montana, on June 16, 1968. She was a "star" from the beginning when she was born on Father's Day, and her parents got her weight in beef from the local Cowbells. Janette was the oldest child of Butch and Julie Krutzfeldt. From the early years Janette was "in charge" as there were five more children in the next seven years.

Janette continued with her outstanding achievements through her leadership roles in school activities, state officer roles in student council and her selection as the Montana Outstanding Student in two prestigious awards. Janette continued her education at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania majoring in Economics and Public Policy and eventually returned to Montana to receive her Juris Doctorate with honors from the University of Montana School of Law. A gifted oral speaker, Janette was recognized as the national Moot Court Trial lawyer in law school and excelled in all areas of the legal profession. She worked for law firms in Billings and Bozeman before returning to join her father in the Krutzfeldt/Jones Law Office. Janette continued to serve Southeastern Montana for the past 29 years.

Janette did it all! She was the co-captain of her college basketball team, played on the fast-pitch softball team and was a lifelong go-getter for physical activity. She taught spinning classes for ten years at Miles Community College, completed the 45-miles biking segment of the Peaks to Prairie competition in Red Lodge and even decided to enter the Montana Triathlon a few years ago. The competition included running, biking and swimming, which was the event that was the most memorable because it felt like she was "swimming in jello" in Lake Elmo due to the undergrowth of algae. She joined friends two weeks ago for a bike experience in Deadwood and was set to go paddle boarding the day she passed away. One of her favorite things to do was to travel with her friends and family. This past winter her and Corey spent their 30th wedding anniversary on a trip to Spain and Portugal.

One of the most incredible contributions was Janette's sense of service. She was an active member and president of Rotary, served on the Foster Care Board, delivered Meals on Wheels, had a 20 year involvement with the local 4-H program, serving as leader for the club and organized several events for the local beef shows plus several more service organizations where she gladly volunteered.

Her service to others was most obvious in her willingness to host many festivities and her ready willingness to be the first one to lend a hand to others. Janette made everyone feel welcome and cherished, especially in her home.

Janette's family was the joy of her life. She was a devoted mother and poured her love into her children every single day with delicious meals and unwavering support.

Her daughter Julie Kate has been blessed to share the last two years with her mother when they began a journey of faith that still remains important today. She also excelled in healthcare and is studying to be a therapist.

Her oldest son Garrett is in his last year of law school at the University of Montana. Janette is his biggest fan and best role model. She was so excited to have him back in the office to teach and work with him in the future.

Janette was very proud of all of Justin's accomplishments, especially golf and how he could handle his steer in the show ring. She was so looking forward to his next chapter in farming and ranching.

Janette met her "soul mate" Corey in eighth grade and they shared a true love story. Corey was everything to her and Janette was the love of his life. They were devoted to each other and lived life to the absolute fullest. She loved her extended family and the wonderful relationship she enjoyed with the Jones family, especially Bill and Pansy.

Janette was exceptionally organized in all that she does. Janette was a peacemaker, a mediator, and showed kindness and respect to all that she met. She had a tremendous group of friends and companions, including her animals, and Janette loved them all.

Janette is survived by her loving spouse, Corey, children Julie Kate, Garrett, and Justin; her parents Butch and Julie Krutzfeldt, siblings Steve (Julie), Jeanie (Andrew), Tyler (Pamela), and Carrie (Jon). She was also survived by her in-laws Bill and Pansy Jones and their children Ryan (Nikki), Reed (Shannon) and Marcie (Jim). She loved and valued her numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, with the family receiving friends from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary and Vigil service at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of committal will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.

Should friends desire, memorials in Janette's honor may be made to: The Ronald McDonald House 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263 or to the charity of your choice.