Monica Kuntz, 100, of Circle, Mont.

Our dear Monica Barbara Schwindt Kuntz passed away to be with her husband, our father, on Father’s Day just five days before her 101st birthday.

Monica was born June 22, 1911, in Dickinson, N.D., to Anton and Teresa Hirsch Schwindt.  She was the eighth of 11 children.  

She grew up in the rural Dickinson area and attended country school until the eighth grade.  She lived on the family farm for 26 years, working hard and attending many dances.  

At one of these dances she met John C. Kuntz, whom she married on Nov. 23, 1937.  They lived in the Dickinson area, later moving to Medora, N.D.  

In May 1959, they moved to Circle, Mont., and operated a gas station.

Monica was a faithful member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Circle where she attended mass weekly.   

She was a member of the catholic Christian Women where she wrapped silverware for many special occasions at the church.  Monica was a good homemaker caring for her husband and family.  She liked to garden, take care of her flowers, and watch the birds that she fed daily, even taking the time to cut up carrots for the birds to eat.  

She always had a puzzle on the table for everyone to enjoy when visiting her.  She made homemade doughnuts and shared them with many.  They were known as “Monica’s Doughnuts.” She was also known for her many delicious German dishes.  

She was “Gram” or Gramma-great” to many that knew her.  She looked forward to Wednesdays, her blood pressure day.  

Her friends would come to her home or go to theirs.  She enjoyed having company and spending time with her family.  They were her joys in life.  She was always ready to go for a ride with any of them.  Monica lived her life to the fullest and was known as an “amazing” lady to many.

Monica is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John, her 10 brothers and sisters, one daughter-in-law, two granddaughters, and two great-granddaughters.  

Surviving relatives include sons Leonard (Kathleen) of Circle, Mont.,, Ray (Linda) of Libby, Harvey (Patsy) of Billings, Mont., Perry (Paula) of Circle, Mont., and daughters Ruth (Rudy) Haynie of Circle, Mont., Bonnie (Bill) Gardner of Circle Mont., Sandee (Dale) Dean of Lewistown,  Mont., 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews.