Hilda Blazek, 91, of Greenbush, Minnesota, died on Saturday morning, August 20, 2011 in LifeCare Assisted Living at Greenbush.
Hilda Blazek, was born Hilda Ardelle Thompson, the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Graff) Thompson, on August 17, 1920 in Soler Township, Roseau County, north of Greenbush, Minnesota. She grew up and attended school there. She married Jerrie E. Blazek on November 25, 1937 in Blessed Sacrament Church of Greenbush by Father William Lemen. They farmed at rural Greenbush for many years. She also worked at the Greenbush Hospital and Nursing Home, the Turkey Plant in Greenbush, Dann's Cafe and the V.F.W. in Badger, Minnesota and she did adult foster care.
Hilda loved baking and was well known for her delicious lefse, buns and donuts. She also liked to play cards, garden, canning, attend rummage sales and thrift stores and polka dances. She especially enjoyed playing games and spending time with her family. She had a loving spirit with open arms and she led a humor filled life.
She is survived by her children:
Shelva Harbott of Thief River Falls, MN
Jerome Blazek of Greenbush
Betty (Roger) Waith of East Grand Forks, MN
Mike (Valerie) Blazek of Washburn, ND
Jennifer (Jim) McDonald of Roseau, MN
Ann (Ames) Grisanti of Thief River Falls, MN
Debbie (Roger) Hites of Pueblo, CO
Sarah (Philip) Kuzina of Argyle, MN
Robert (Tracy) Blazek of Crookston, MN
Carrie Blazek of Badger, MN
Mary Jo Larson of Thief River Falls, MN
108 Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren and one on the way.
One sister-in-law, Helen Thompson of Roseau
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerrie Blazek on March 14, 1992; one son, Charles; one son-in-law, Eldon Harbott; and one Grandson, Travis Berger; Three brothers, Delford, Cambell and Belmer Thompson; and five sisters, Alpha Jenson, Thelma Jenson, Belle Holm, Lizzie Kjersten and Jennie Wickstrom.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, August 25, 2011 in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Luis Buitron officiating.
Wednesday afternoon the Rosary was led by Sarah Kuzmia and Michael Blazek in Blessed Sacrament Church, followed by a Vigil Prayer Service led by Father Lu.
Musicians were Jeanne Novacek, Arlene Jenson, Anna Skjerven and Cathy Erickson Music Ministries. Readers were Michael and Robert Blazek. Katrina and Zachary Nordine were the Altar Servers. Casketbearers were Craig Harbott, Allan Seydel, Kevin Kuzina, Adam Stusynski, Donavan, Mark and Jason Blazek. Honorary Pallbearers were all of Hilda's Grandchildren. Interment was in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Cemetery with Gieseke Funeral Chapel of Greenbush in charge of arrangements.
Hilda Blazek, was born Hilda Ardelle Thompson, the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Graff) Thompson, on August 17, 1920 in Soler Township, Roseau County, north of Greenbush, Minnesota. She grew up and attended school there. She married Jerrie E. Blazek on November 25, 1937 in Blessed Sacrament Church of Greenbush by Father William Lemen. They farmed at rural Greenbush for many years. She also worked at the Greenbush Hospital and Nursing Home, the Turkey Plant in Greenbush, Dann's Cafe and the V.F.W. in Badger, Minnesota and she did adult foster care.
Hilda loved baking and was well known for her delicious lefse, buns and donuts. She also liked to play cards, garden, canning, attend rummage sales and thrift stores and polka dances. She especially enjoyed playing games and spending time with her family. She had a loving spirit with open arms and she led a humor filled life.
She is survived by her children:
Shelva Harbott of Thief River Falls, MN
Jerome Blazek of Greenbush
Betty (Roger) Waith of East Grand Forks, MN
Mike (Valerie) Blazek of Washburn, ND
Jennifer (Jim) McDonald of Roseau, MN
Ann (Ames) Grisanti of Thief River Falls, MN
Debbie (Roger) Hites of Pueblo, CO
Sarah (Philip) Kuzina of Argyle, MN
Robert (Tracy) Blazek of Crookston, MN
Carrie Blazek of Badger, MN
Mary Jo Larson of Thief River Falls, MN
108 Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren and one on the way.
One sister-in-law, Helen Thompson of Roseau
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerrie Blazek on March 14, 1992; one son, Charles; one son-in-law, Eldon Harbott; and one Grandson, Travis Berger; Three brothers, Delford, Cambell and Belmer Thompson; and five sisters, Alpha Jenson, Thelma Jenson, Belle Holm, Lizzie Kjersten and Jennie Wickstrom.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, August 25, 2011 in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Luis Buitron officiating.
Wednesday afternoon the Rosary was led by Sarah Kuzmia and Michael Blazek in Blessed Sacrament Church, followed by a Vigil Prayer Service led by Father Lu.
Musicians were Jeanne Novacek, Arlene Jenson, Anna Skjerven and Cathy Erickson Music Ministries. Readers were Michael and Robert Blazek. Katrina and Zachary Nordine were the Altar Servers. Casketbearers were Craig Harbott, Allan Seydel, Kevin Kuzina, Adam Stusynski, Donavan, Mark and Jason Blazek. Honorary Pallbearers were all of Hilda's Grandchildren. Interment was in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Cemetery with Gieseke Funeral Chapel of Greenbush in charge of arrangements.
Hilda Blazek, 91, of Greenbush, Minnesota, died on Saturday morning, August 20, 2011 in LifeCare Assisted Living at Greenbush.
Hilda Blazek, was born Hilda Ardelle Thompson, the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Graff) Thompson, on August 17, 1920 in Soler Township, Roseau County, north of Greenbush, Minnesota. She grew up and attended school there. She married Jerrie E. Blazek on November 25, 1937 in Blessed Sacrament Church of Greenbush by Father William Lemen. They farmed at rural Greenbush for many years. She also worked at the Greenbush Hospital and Nursing Home, the Turkey Plant in Greenbush, Dann's Cafe and the V.F.W. in Badger, Minnesota and she did adult foster care.
Hilda loved baking and was well known for her delicious lefse, buns and donuts. She also liked to play cards, garden, canning, attend rummage sales and thrift stores and polka dances. She especially enjoyed playing games and spending time with her family. She had a loving spirit with open arms and she led a humor filled life.
She is survived by her children:
Shelva Harbott of Thief River Falls, MN
Jerome Blazek of Greenbush
Betty (Roger) Waith of East Grand Forks, MN
Mike (Valerie) Blazek of Washburn, ND
Jennifer (Jim) McDonald of Roseau, MN
Ann (Ames) Grisanti of Thief River Falls, MN
Debbie (Roger) Hites of Pueblo, CO
Sarah (Philip) Kuzina of Argyle, MN
Robert (Tracy) Blazek of Crookston, MN
Carrie Blazek of Badger, MN
Mary Jo Larson of Thief River Falls, MN
108 Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren and one on the way.
One sister-in-law, Helen Thompson of Roseau
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerrie Blazek on March 14, 1992; one son, Charles; one son-in-law, Eldon Harbott; and one Grandson, Travis Berger; Three brothers, Delford, Cambell and Belmer Thompson; and five sisters, Alpha Jenson, Thelma Jenson, Belle Holm, Lizzie Kjersten and Jennie Wickstrom.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, August 25, 2011 in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Luis Buitron officiating.
Wednesday afternoon the Rosary was led by Sarah Kuzmia and Michael Blazek in Blessed Sacrament Church, followed by a Vigil Prayer Service led by Father Lu.
Musicians were Jeanne Novacek, Arlene Jenson, Anna Skjerven and Cathy Erickson Music Ministries. Readers were Michael and Robert Blazek. Katrina and Zachary Nordine were the Altar Servers. Casketbearers were Craig Harbott, Allan Seydel, Kevin Kuzina, Adam Stusynski, Donavan, Mark and Jason Blazek. Honorary Pallbearers were all of Hilda's Grandchildren. Interment was in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Cemetery with Gieseke Funeral Chapel of Greenbush in charge of arrangements.
Hilda Blazek, was born Hilda Ardelle Thompson, the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Graff) Thompson, on August 17, 1920 in Soler Township, Roseau County, north of Greenbush, Minnesota. She grew up and attended school there. She married Jerrie E. Blazek on November 25, 1937 in Blessed Sacrament Church of Greenbush by Father William Lemen. They farmed at rural Greenbush for many years. She also worked at the Greenbush Hospital and Nursing Home, the Turkey Plant in Greenbush, Dann's Cafe and the V.F.W. in Badger, Minnesota and she did adult foster care.
Hilda loved baking and was well known for her delicious lefse, buns and donuts. She also liked to play cards, garden, canning, attend rummage sales and thrift stores and polka dances. She especially enjoyed playing games and spending time with her family. She had a loving spirit with open arms and she led a humor filled life.
She is survived by her children:
Shelva Harbott of Thief River Falls, MN
Jerome Blazek of Greenbush
Betty (Roger) Waith of East Grand Forks, MN
Mike (Valerie) Blazek of Washburn, ND
Jennifer (Jim) McDonald of Roseau, MN
Ann (Ames) Grisanti of Thief River Falls, MN
Debbie (Roger) Hites of Pueblo, CO
Sarah (Philip) Kuzina of Argyle, MN
Robert (Tracy) Blazek of Crookston, MN
Carrie Blazek of Badger, MN
Mary Jo Larson of Thief River Falls, MN
108 Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren and one on the way.
One sister-in-law, Helen Thompson of Roseau
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerrie Blazek on March 14, 1992; one son, Charles; one son-in-law, Eldon Harbott; and one Grandson, Travis Berger; Three brothers, Delford, Cambell and Belmer Thompson; and five sisters, Alpha Jenson, Thelma Jenson, Belle Holm, Lizzie Kjersten and Jennie Wickstrom.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, August 25, 2011 in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Luis Buitron officiating.
Wednesday afternoon the Rosary was led by Sarah Kuzmia and Michael Blazek in Blessed Sacrament Church, followed by a Vigil Prayer Service led by Father Lu.
Musicians were Jeanne Novacek, Arlene Jenson, Anna Skjerven and Cathy Erickson Music Ministries. Readers were Michael and Robert Blazek. Katrina and Zachary Nordine were the Altar Servers. Casketbearers were Craig Harbott, Allan Seydel, Kevin Kuzina, Adam Stusynski, Donavan, Mark and Jason Blazek. Honorary Pallbearers were all of Hilda's Grandchildren. Interment was in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Cemetery with Gieseke Funeral Chapel of Greenbush in charge of arrangements.
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