Lorraine Karsky

Funeral Mass for Lorraine Karsky, 74, of Dickinson will be 2:30 pm, Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Father Jeff Zwack officiating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Dickinson. Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 31 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a rosary and vigil at 7:00 pm at Stevenson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the chapel. Lorraine passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the St. Benedict?s Health Center surrounded by her family. Lorraine was born on December 29, 1934, the daughter of Vince Jr. and Rose (Simek) Kadrmas in Dickinson. She attended the Versippi grade school and later graduated from Model High in 1952. Lorraine was married to Frank Karsky on September 9, 1953 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Dickinson. She had many passions throughout life. First and foremost was family. She was graced with two precious daughters and later a son that shared her bright blue eyes. She was also graced with a grandson and granddaughter that continually melted her heart. And last but not least in December of 2008 her first great grandchild was born. Her own little angel that shares her name. A second passion was her delicious cooking, award winning in our hearts, minds and especially to our family. Her specialties were kolaches and many other Czech food; pickles and general family meals. Nobody seemed to ever cook better. From cooking for our family to homemakers club events everyone enjoyed Lorraine?s cooking. Lorraine?s other passions was sewing. For many years Lorraine used to sew all of the family clothing. Gardening was another passion, sometimes we thought is was competition between Frank and Lorraine who would have a better crop. Lorraine will be greatly missed and especially loved. It is said no one gives more of themselves than a mother. Mind, Body and Spirit. Our Mother is a treasure that cannot be measured in dollar signs, but in love. Our richest times in life were our times together with our family. Survivors include, her husband Frank, Dickinson; two daughters, Jayleen (Gary) Kessel, Belfield, ND and Jeril (Jeff) Kessel, Spearfish, SD; a son, Jared Karsky, Sheridan, WY; two grandchildren, Justin (Marcie) Kessel, Denver, CO and Jenilee (Daniel) Asarch, Las Vegas, NV; a great granddaughter, Madeline Larraine Kessel; three brothers, Charlie (Beatrice) Kadrmas, Vince (Agnes) Kadrmas and Don (Roberta) Kadrmas all of Dickinson and a sister, Jane Ghents, Rapid City, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother-in-law, Hank Ghents and a grandson, Jeremy Kessel.


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Burial Date: September 1, 2009
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, Queen of Peace Catholic Church