Edward Jablonsky

Funeral Mass for Edward R. Jablonsky, 79, of Dickinson will be 10:00 a. m. Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND with Father Jeff Zwack celebrating. Interment will follow at St. Mary?s Cemetery, South Heart, ND. Visitation will be Tuesday, November, 17, 2009 from 9:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m. with a Rosary and Vigil Service at 7:00 p. m. at Stevenson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 one hour prior to the service at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Edward passed away peacefully Saturday, November 14, 2009 at his home with his loving wife at his side. Edward was born on April 10, 1930 the son of Stanley and Rose (Karsky) Jablonsky in Stark County. He attended the Zenith grade school graduating from Model High in Dickinson in 1947. After the sudden death of his father in 1946 and his mother in 1948, Edward took over the family farm as well as raising his brothers and sisters. In 1948 at the age of 18, he began coaching basketball at the South Heart High School. Ed took two of his teams to the North Dakota State Tournament during his term as coach. Edward was married to Martha Jirges on October 9, 1951 at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in New Hradec. Together Edward and Martha lived on the farm where they raised their four children. In 1994 they retired and moved into Dickinson where they have made their home since. He was a member of St. Mary?s Catholic Church in South Heart, and Queen of Peace in Dickinson and served on the church council. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a 4th Degree. He was also a member of the Elks, St. Anthony?s Club Eagles, Catholic Workmen and served on Farmers Union Board, Southwest Water Board and South Heart School Board. Edward was also honored with the Outstanding Young Farmer Award. He enjoyed playing cards and belonged to several card clubs. Ed also enjoyed bowling, fishing, listening and dancing to old time music as well as playing his accordion. He was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to the South Heart Eagles. Survivors include his wife, Martha, Dickinson; daughter, Sandy (Duane) Nelson, Glendale, AZ, and step- children, Dustin (Christine) and Dallas (Renee) Nelson; daughter, Jackie (Duane) Wolf, Dickinson, and children, Brent (Kara), Craig, Lance, and Jenna Wolf; daughter, Janet (Rod) Lindbo, Belfield, and children, Jacob (Tatum) and Michael Lindbo, step-children, Cory (Jennifer) Lindbo, Tonya (Michael) Steele, and Kristopher (Mandi) Lindbo; son, Ken (Tana) Jablonsky, Fargo, and children Eric and Amanda Jablonsky. Great grandchildren: Shayden Lindbo and Cameron Wolf. Step-great grandchildren: Hanna, Luke and Noah Nelson; Demitria and Dalton Nelson; Amy, Mandy, and Cole Lindbo; Katelyn, Ryan and Kelsey Steel; Kylee and Kullin Lindbo. Sister, Tillie (Walt) Shypkowski, Fargo; four brothers, John (Roberta) Jablonski, Inver Grove Heights, MN; Charlie (Arlene) Jablonsky, Elk River, MN; Don (Marge) Jablonsky, Belfield; and Larry (Shirley) Jablonsky, Belfield; and sister-in-law, Carol Jablonsky, Belfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert, Raymond, and Alfred; sisters, Gladys Koolmo and Mary Jablonsky; sister-in-law, Elayne Jablonsky and brother-in-law, Virgil Koolmo; his mother and father-in-law, Joe and Mary Jirges; sister-in-law, Mary Luptak; brother-in-laws, Andrew Polensky and Henry Luptak.


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Burial Date: November 18, 2009
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Mass: Wednesday, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND