Miriam Lynnes, age 77 of Bottineau, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at a Bottineau hospital.  Her funeral will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 10:00 am at the Grace Lutheran Brethren Church on Bottineau.  Visitation will be on Friday, starting at 1:00 pm with a prayer service at 6:00 pm at the Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to an organization of the donors choosing.

Miriam Helmuth Lynnes, a daughter of Ervin Sr and Sarah (Miller) Helmuth, was born on December 23, 1946 at Rugby.  She was raised on the family farm.  She attended Wolford Public School where she graduated in 1965.  She then went on to take a course in medical secretary.  On September 30, 1967, she married David Lynnes at Rolette. Together they had three children, John, Mary Jo and Rachel.  Miriam had a daycare in her home and also worked as a custodian for MTI in Bottineau for 20 years.  She also did the bookwork for the family business for 39 years.

One of Miriam's greatest joys was raising her children and she loved being a grandmother.  She was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing quilt tops and was a part of the Grace Lutheran quilters group. She enjoyed baking with her grandchildren making lefse, cookies and popcorn balls.  She was a prayer warrior for many.  Miriam loved the Lord and longed for her home in heaven.

Miriam passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at a Bottineau hospital following a 2 ½ year courageous battle with cancer.

Miriam is survived by her husband of 56 years , David of Bottineau; son, John (JaLee) Lynnes of Bottineau; daughters, Mary Jo (Dan) Jahner of Bottineau and Rachel (Boomer) Patterson of Minot; grandchildren, Garrett Lynnes of Williston, Mason Lynnes of Bottineau, Jocelyn Jahner of Bottineau, Chelsey Jahner of Valley City, Jordan Miller of Rochester, MN  Lily Patterson of Minot and Colby Patterson of Minot and ; brothers, Ervin Jr (Ruthann) Helmuth of Mylo, Sandy Helmuth of Columbus, MT, Virgil Helmuth of Wolford, Herschel (Tammy) Helmuth of Glendive, MT; sister, Avis Helmuth of Dublin, OH; sisters-in-law, Roxanne Mott of Minot, Avis O'Connell of Fargo and Jacquelyn Lynnes of Mobile AL;  and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Miriam was preceeded in death her parents, sisters, Esther Porter and Carol Austin; brothers-in-law, David Porter, Loren Austin, Raymond Monson, David Aarhus, Lester Lynnes, Orlin "Bill" Hanson, Robert Mott, Allen Drege, Donovan Lynnes and Gordon Metz; sisters-in-law, Sheryl Helmuth, Mildred Monson, Jeanine Aarhus, Lola Hanson, Yvonne Drege and Sandra Metz; nieces, Michelle and Audrea Helmuth; great-niece, Korenna Helmuth and great-granddaughter, Macie Lynnes.

Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.  Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome.net.