Mary Toennis Liggett, 90

Mary Toennis Liggett, 90, former Miles City resident, passed away of natural causes at Colonial Manor in Whitefish on Dec. 25, 2008. She was born in Stacey on Feb. 2, 1918.

Mary was raised in the Miles City area and schooled as a beautician, as well as helping on the family farm.

She was married to Harry Liggett, who preceded her in death in 1993. The couple worked on ranches in different areas of Montana as Harry had a background in cattle. Mary also worked in the school library in Park City and at a school in Kalispell.

She enjoyed working outside in her yard and flower beds. She was very talented in hand craft, such as crocheting, embroidery and various other activities, which showed her wonderful talent.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Esther Toennis, of Miles City; her husband, Harry Liggett; her three brothers, James, Grant and Charles; and a granddaughter, Carla.

Mary is survived by her five children, Eva Messenzi of Fallon, Nev.; Leona and Pat Serquina of Pelican Rapids, Minn.; Ruby and Douglas Allison of Great Falls; James and Charis Whitcher of Columbia Falls; and Guy and Sandy Whitcher of Las Vegas; one sister, Ruth, and Ted Hirsch, of Miles City; and two brothers, Patrick and Agnes Toennis of Miles City, and Joseph and Dorothy Toennis of Phoenix. She is also survived by her 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 22 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mary will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Glacier Memorial Gardens.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Mary's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Mary's guest book.