Windh/Freise/Maurstad genealogy - Person Sheet
Windh/Freise/Maurstad genealogy - Person Sheet
NameWallace Clayton CONITZ
Birth8 Mar 1927
Spouses
Death1 Apr 2015, Billings, Montana
Birth16 Feb 1930
Religionclick her name for an obituary
FatherWilhelm “William” Moritz Gustav HEID (1901-1984)
MotherElsie Adelaide KUKUK (1902-1984)
Misc. Notes
Obituary Bismarck Tribune (Apr 12, 2015)
Mildred “Mit” Elsie (Heid) Conitz, 85, passed away April 1, 2015, at St. John’s Nursing Home, Billings, Mont., surrounded by her family. After a bravely fought three-year battle with cancer, Mit knew it was time to be with the Lord. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date in New Salem.
Mit was born in New Salem, on Feb. 16, 1930, to William and Elsie (Kukuk) Heid. She grew up a happy and spunky girl, traits that remained with her until the end. Her quick wit and contagious smile were second to none. In the small town of New Salem, she met the love of her life, Wallace Conitz. They married July 18, 1950. Together they enjoyed 64 and a half beautiful years of marriage. Mit raised their three children with a selfless and caring love. She taught them what love and goodness can do for a soul. She was the first to wipe our tears away, and hugs and kisses were never spared.
Mit and Wally owned and operated the local slaughterhouse and meat market in New Salem. Mit was always there to help Wally in the business, while still finding the time to devote to her children. In 1962, the family relocated to Billings. Mit took in ironing for other people while the children were young and then was employed for 18 years by First Interstate Bank. Upon retirement, she continued to devote all her love and time to family, which now included grandchildren.
Mit loved to bake, read books, and play solitaire on the computer. Her cross-stitching talent was remarkable. These projects adorned the walls of her room at St. John’s. She would drop whatever she was doing to play games with her grandchildren. She and Wally enjoyed walks together. They loved to travel to be with family. Going to breakfast was a favorite pastime; Wally would “make a date” with Mit the night before. Their life together was a testament to the real meaning of “a match made in Heaven.” Wally truly believes his wife was an angel sent from Heaven to teach him to be a kind and loving family man. On Feb. 17, they both were admitted to the nursing home, leaving their home of 53 years.
Survivors include her husband, Wallace; her son, Cass (Sheila) Conitz, Tacoma, Wash.; her daughter, Kim (Tom) Loberg, Kalispell, Mont.; her son, Jess Conitz, Billings; her grandchildren, Abra and Aaron Conitz, John (Jacey) Loberg, Rebecca Annie (Craig) Harris, and Ty Conitz, her best card playing buddy; her siblings, Anna Kottsick, Dorothy Fuchs, and Ronald Heid; as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Wilbert Heid; her brothers-in-law, Oliver Fuchs and Benjamin Kottsick; her sister-in-law, Sandy Heid; her nieces, Kylee Heid Elovitz and Heather Heid Nelsen; and nephew, Jeff Heid.
The family thanks Dr. Randall Gibb, who truly loved Mit and never failed to tell her how beautiful she looked. Thanks also to his staff, Billings Clinic Infusion Center and Riverstone Hospice. The family thanks the caring staff of St. John’s, who made Mit’s short time in their care as peaceful as possible. We especially want to thank Linda Vance for all the love and help she gave to Mit. She was with Mit during every chemotherapy and comforted her with hours of friendship.
The family asks that donations be made to St. John’s Lutheran Ministries in Billings, Mont. (Smith Funeral Chapels, Billings)
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The family of Wallace “Wally” and Mildred “Mit” Conitz invites you to join in a celebration of their lives. A get-together for family and friends will be held at the Morton County Fair Board Concession Building in New Salem, North Dakota, from 6 to 9 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. The memorial service will be Saturday, Aug. 19, at the New Salem Peace Church. Visitation and video viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m., with the service immediately following. A luncheon at the church will follow the service. Immediately after lunch, committal will take place at Graceland Cemetery.
Mit passed on April 1, 2015, after a brave three-year fight with peritoneal cancer. Wally joined her in Heaven twenty-one months later, on Jan. 1, 2017. Just as they lived their 65 years of marriage, always supporting each other, their wish was to be interred together.
Please join their family as we remember these two wonderful people. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” It is with love and gratitude that the family grants Wally and Mit this blessing.
Source: Billings Gazette
Mildred “Mit” Elsie (Heid) Conitz, 85, passed away April 1, 2015, at St. John’s Nursing Home, Billings, Mont., surrounded by her family. After a bravely fought three-year battle with cancer, Mit knew it was time to be with the Lord. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date in New Salem.
Mit was born in New Salem, on Feb. 16, 1930, to William and Elsie (Kukuk) Heid. She grew up a happy and spunky girl, traits that remained with her until the end. Her quick wit and contagious smile were second to none. In the small town of New Salem, she met the love of her life, Wallace Conitz. They married July 18, 1950. Together they enjoyed 64 and a half beautiful years of marriage. Mit raised their three children with a selfless and caring love. She taught them what love and goodness can do for a soul. She was the first to wipe our tears away, and hugs and kisses were never spared.
Mit and Wally owned and operated the local slaughterhouse and meat market in New Salem. Mit was always there to help Wally in the business, while still finding the time to devote to her children. In 1962, the family relocated to Billings. Mit took in ironing for other people while the children were young and then was employed for 18 years by First Interstate Bank. Upon retirement, she continued to devote all her love and time to family, which now included grandchildren.
Mit loved to bake, read books, and play solitaire on the computer. Her cross-stitching talent was remarkable. These projects adorned the walls of her room at St. John’s. She would drop whatever she was doing to play games with her grandchildren. She and Wally enjoyed walks together. They loved to travel to be with family. Going to breakfast was a favorite pastime; Wally would “make a date” with Mit the night before. Their life together was a testament to the real meaning of “a match made in Heaven.” Wally truly believes his wife was an angel sent from Heaven to teach him to be a kind and loving family man. On Feb. 17, they both were admitted to the nursing home, leaving their home of 53 years.
Survivors include her husband, Wallace; her son, Cass (Sheila) Conitz, Tacoma, Wash.; her daughter, Kim (Tom) Loberg, Kalispell, Mont.; her son, Jess Conitz, Billings; her grandchildren, Abra and Aaron Conitz, John (Jacey) Loberg, Rebecca Annie (Craig) Harris, and Ty Conitz, her best card playing buddy; her siblings, Anna Kottsick, Dorothy Fuchs, and Ronald Heid; as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Wilbert Heid; her brothers-in-law, Oliver Fuchs and Benjamin Kottsick; her sister-in-law, Sandy Heid; her nieces, Kylee Heid Elovitz and Heather Heid Nelsen; and nephew, Jeff Heid.
The family thanks Dr. Randall Gibb, who truly loved Mit and never failed to tell her how beautiful she looked. Thanks also to his staff, Billings Clinic Infusion Center and Riverstone Hospice. The family thanks the caring staff of St. John’s, who made Mit’s short time in their care as peaceful as possible. We especially want to thank Linda Vance for all the love and help she gave to Mit. She was with Mit during every chemotherapy and comforted her with hours of friendship.
The family asks that donations be made to St. John’s Lutheran Ministries in Billings, Mont. (Smith Funeral Chapels, Billings)
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The family of Wallace “Wally” and Mildred “Mit” Conitz invites you to join in a celebration of their lives. A get-together for family and friends will be held at the Morton County Fair Board Concession Building in New Salem, North Dakota, from 6 to 9 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. The memorial service will be Saturday, Aug. 19, at the New Salem Peace Church. Visitation and video viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m., with the service immediately following. A luncheon at the church will follow the service. Immediately after lunch, committal will take place at Graceland Cemetery.
Mit passed on April 1, 2015, after a brave three-year fight with peritoneal cancer. Wally joined her in Heaven twenty-one months later, on Jan. 1, 2017. Just as they lived their 65 years of marriage, always supporting each other, their wish was to be interred together.
Please join their family as we remember these two wonderful people. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” It is with love and gratitude that the family grants Wally and Mit this blessing.
Source: Billings Gazette
Marriage18 Jul 1950