Ione Marie Brothers Schaller was born in Basin, Montana on August 21, 1933. She passed away in Butte, Montana on April 21, 2024. She was the eldest of three children born to Matha Thompson Brothers and Charles Bert Brothers. Her sister was Cleo and brother Willard (Bud).
Ione attended grade school in Basin, and after a move to Butte for her father’s job, graduated from Butte High School. Later in life she attended Montana Tech and graduated with a teaching degree from Western Montana College.
Ione married Vernon (Sparky) Schaller on June 19, 1955.
Ione is survived by 4 children, Ione (Mike) Kondelis, Terri (Dan) Jones, Carla (Bill) Quinn, and Buzz (Cindy), nephew Chuck (Paula) Lombardi. Grandchildren: Steven (Lindsey) Lombardi, Courtney (James) Prevost, Jory (Tom) Case, Nathan Schaller, Brianne (Todd) Lindquist and Samantha. Great grandchildren: Svea, Owen, Elia, Rayleigh, Addison, Mikey and Winston.
Ione will be missed by her friends in the Masonic Lodges, Aldersgate Church, and her newest friends at The Springs Memory Care.
Her family has been blessed with a wonderful, encouraging and supportive mom. We love her and will miss her forever.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Ione.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Ione and her family.
Shelly McLaughlin says
The family of Jo Mulcahy will greatly miss her. We are very sorry for your loss. Prayers to the entire family. 🙏
Charlene Warren says
Terri and families-
I am so sorry to read of your mom’s passing.
You all are in my thoughts tonight. Sending you one big hug Terri 💜🙏💙
Char LeProwse Warren
Alan & Lynn Aniksdal says
Dear Carla & family,
So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, please know you are all in our prayers.
Alan & Lynn Aniksdal
Denise Horne says
Carla and Family, so sorry for your loss. Such a great lady