Marian Lightner Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Marian Lightner of Valier, Montana, born in Conrad, Montana, whose life came to an end on September 11, 2024 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred Ries and Mary Ries (DeBoo); her husband Raymond Lightner; her daughters, Diane Tesch and Jennifer Lightner Keller; her grandson Zachary Lightner; and her siblings, Cecelia Ries, Sister Bernadette O. P, Francis and Stephen Ries.
She is survived by: her children, Kevin Lightner (Tammie) of Choteau, MT, Jim Lightner (Laura) of Choteau, MT, Tom Lightner (Amy) of Choteau, MT and Debbie Janssen (Mark) of Andover, MN; and her siblings, John Ries (Linda Radford), Emma Jean Freeman (Clay) and Veronica Franey (Jim). She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren.
A rosary was held on Wednesday, September 18th 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Frontier Funeral Home (23 3rd St NW, Choteau, MT 59422). A Mass will be held on Thursday, September 19th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (2200 Smelter Ave, Black Eagle, MT 59414). A reception will be held on Thursday, September 19th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Choteau Country Club (1502 Airport Rd, Choteau, MT 59422).
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Traditional Catholic Church, 2200 Smelter Ave, Black Eagle, MT 59414.
