Barbara Jean (Wilkinson) Hentges the matriarch of our family passed away at her home in Frazer, Montana on July 28, 2023.
Mom was born on January 1, 1934, at her Aunt Flossie’s house on the north side of Wolf Point to William and Ione (Sugden) Wilkinson. She primarily grew up on her grandparent’s homestead on Wolf Creek, north of Wolf Point, where she rode horses and helped her grandparents with their sheep.
She graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1952. After high school, she worked for Shell Oil Company as a dispatcher. After work, she and a group of friends would go dancing when local bands would play in the Wolf Point area. At some point later she was introduced by a friend and future sister-in-law to Edward Hentges.
Barbara and Edward were married in 1953. Together they had nine children and Barbara took on the roles of wife, mother, ranch hand, and farm hand. After Ed’s passing in 1980, she continued farming with help at different times from her boys. She loved being a farmer and knew a lot about it. She loved animals, especially her dogs that she had over the years: her favorite being Missy Mouse. She also enjoyed bird watching and reading.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Edward; parents; sister, Joyce Steele of Columbia Falls, Montana, and brother, Billy Wilkinson.
She is survived by her children: Kip Hentges of Fort Peck, Karen Hentges of North Nashua, Kae Hentges of Queen Valley, Arizona, Ken Hentges of Wolf Point, Kevin Hentges of Frazer, Kyle Hentges of Wolf Point, Klint Hentges of Pahrump, Nevada, Kristi (Randy) Barnett of Glasgow and Kory (Kerry) Hentges of Glasgow; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There were many people that called Barbara “Mom” or “Gramma”. Everyone came to visit her often and she enjoyed their company and they hers.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Services are pending. Condolences may be left for the family at claytonstevensonmemorialchapel.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday September 23, 2023
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Bonnie Reddig says
Marlin and I have fond memories of your Mother. She was so interesting to visit with. May God give comfort to all of you!
Bonnie and Marlin Reddig
Scott Taylor says
To all the Hentges Family, so sorry to hear this about your Mother….So hard to lose anyone, but especially a Mother…praying the Lord gives you His Love and Comfort at this time….Scott Taylor
Tim Jodi Boysun says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers out to the whole Hentges family.
Danna Maldonado says
So sorry to hear of Barbs passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Curtis Courchene says
Condolences to the family 💎 It is never easy losing anyone in a family , for certain either of the parents ❤️❤️ Cadillac
Warren Crowe says
Thoughts and prayers to all the Hentges clan. Your mom did a great job raising a great bunch of kids to adults.
Linda and Bob rush says
Sorry for your loss, she had a very good life and blessed with all her children, grandchildren. May she have eternal life with Christ.🙏🙏
Wanda Redekopp says
Your mom will be so missed by many
Trudy Fox says
To all the Hentges – So sorry for the loss of your Mother. Prayers and hugs to all of you.
Robin HayesHernandez says
Sorry for your loss from the Hayes family
Patricia Martin says
will miss that beautiful lady specially when my kids were young they drank fresh milk and fresh creme for my coffee.sure had a kind heart aand great kids there still special….rest in peace barb..patti and tiny martin from hays montana….
Wayne Wischmann says
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom! Rest in Peace.
Wayne Wischmann says
So sorry for the loss of your Mom! Rest in Peace!
Keith Wolff says
My deepest condolences to you and your family
Wonderful lady
Granada Family says
Barbara – what a wonderful person, neighbor and friend who will be deeply missed by your ‘extended’ family up north on the little Porcupine creek. Our deepest sympathy to all the Hentges children – Kip, Karen, Kay, Ken, Kevin, Kyle, Klint, Kristi and Kory -, grandchildren, etc. for the passing of your matriarch. We hold treasured memories of Barb in our hearts – all the years of combining – neighbor helping neighbor – never could be found such a great lady. Rest peacefully, Barb, you’ve earned your reward — we can only imagine you are now helping Eddie harvest Pete’s bumper crop in the eternal life beyond!
The Granada Family – Carol, Gene & Genna