Mary Splichal

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary D. (Splichal) Dvoark, 86 of Dickinson, will be held 10:00 a. m. Monday, September 12, 2005 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Dickinson with Father Jim Braaten celebrating. Interment will follow in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, September 10, 2005 from 12:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. and Sunday, from 10:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m. with Rosary and a Prayer Service held at 7:00 p. m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel and continuing on Monday from 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 a. m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel. Mary passed away Thursday, September 8, 2005 at St. Benedict?s Health Center in Dickinson surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born September 5, 1919, in rural Dickinson, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Ficek) Kolar. She attended country school and as a young woman, she left the family farm to work for Dr. Gumper in his home. Mary was joined in marriage to Anton (Tony) Splichal on October 7, 1940. Tony passed away in March of 1962 at age 45, leaving Mary to raise their ten children. Mary loved her children dearly and dedicated her life to caring for them. After being widowed for 27 years, Mary married Tom Dvorak on February 13, 1988. They frequented the dance floor which was one of Mary?s loves in life and enjoyed playing cards with friends. Mary was a member of St. Anne?s Altar Society, Eagles Auxiliary, VFW and Red Hat Society. Being a founding member of Anchorage School and the ARC Aid Thrift Store, she spent many years as a volunteer. Volunteer time was also given to the Senior Citizens Center, Evergreen and the local nursing homes. Mary enjoyed cooking, dancing, bowling, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Her last four years were spent at Evergreen where she loved to play cards, bingo and socialize with her Evergreen family. In spite of Mary?s many struggles in life, she was a wonderful example of strength, courage and faith. She opened her heart and her door to anyone in need. Mary is survived by her second husband Tom, her three sons Don (Bonnie), PA, Dean, FL, and Gene, Minot; six daughters Jerri (Larry) Schulz, Bismarck, Marlene (Dave) Hoffman, GA, Rita (Ron) Kostelecky, CA, Darlene (James) Schwartz, MaryAnn (Mike) Schwindt, Connie Hanel and friend Ken Stockert all of Dickinson, stepson Tom (Karen) Dvorak, CO, stepdaughters Linda Rehurek, Fargo, and Joan (Dennis) Kinnischtzke, MN, one brother Tony Kolar, Taylor, 19 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren and her wonderful Splichal in-laws. Mary was preceded in death by her first husband Tony, a daughter Donna, her parents, three brothers, Pete, Frank and Joe, and four sisters, Barbara Ficek, Anna Dukart, Rose and Agnes Kolar.


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Burial Date: September 12, 2005
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Mass: Monday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Dickinson