Funeral Mass for Georgia Kovash, 75, of Dickinson wil be 10:00 a. m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, with Father Russ Kovash celebrating. Entombment will follow at the Dickinson Mausoleum.
Visitation will take place from 9:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson. Visitation will continue from 5:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, with Rosary and Vigil Service taking place at 7:00 p. m.
Georgia passed away, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, ND, surrounded by her husband and six children.
Georgia Jablonsky was born June 22, 1937 in Dickinson, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Faiman) Jablonsky. She grew up in New Hradec, attending school there and graduating from Model High in 1955. Ten days later, on June 27th, she was united in marriage to Wilfred P. Kovash at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in New Hradec. To this union, twins-Rick and Rock, Lori, twins-Les and Len, and Tana were born. The couple made their home on a farm 20 miles north of Dickinson. They later moved into Dickinson and have lived there since 1961. Georgia was an avid Trinity Titans follower. She loved old time music, playing Tic with her two sisters and Slots Journey on her Iphone. She loved shopping and was always wonderfully dressed. Georgia was an Avon Representative for many years and a Czech Heritage member and singer. Georgia was a selfless person, caring for everyone else before herself. Her family was very dear to her, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Holidays were important also, the more family she had around, the happier she was. Georgia was a great cook and baker. Her chicken noodle soup, pigs in the blanket and kolache will be missed. Georgia was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. She served for many years as a volunteer with the parish circle, serving funeral lunches.
Georgia is survived by her husband, Wilfred; three daughters, Lori (Erv) Bren and their children, Travis, Tyson, and Sadi, Les (Greg) Lefor and their children, Zared and Bree, Tana (Anthony) Willer and their children, Amaya and Asia; three sons, Rock Kovash and his sons, Shane, Eric, and Zachary, Rick (Mari) Kovash and their children, Miranda, Meagan and Shailoh, Len (Jackie) Kovash and their children, Alyson and Awna; Georgia was blessed to have all her children around her in Dickinson; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Martha Kostelecky and Josie (Joe) Kralicek of Dickinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anna; and brothers, Laudie (Josie) Jablonsky and Bob (Margaret) Jablonsky.
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Burial Date: May 8, 2013
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND
Funeral Mass: Wednesday: Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND