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A Funeral Mass for Mildred Jablonsky, 90, of Dickinson, will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dickinson with Father William Ruelle celebrating. Burial will take place in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Visitation for Mildred will be from 12:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Stevenson Funeral Home with a Rosary and Vigil service being held at 6:00 p.m.
For those attending Mildred's services, please adhere to the social distancing guidelines as suggested by the ND Department of Health and the CDC.
Mildred passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Dickinson.
Mildred was born in Dickinson on March 25, 1930 to Joe A. and Annie (Dvorak) Kadrmas. She was raised on the family farm northeast of Dickinson, in the Hirshville area. Mildred married William “Bill” Jablonsky on June 13, 1951 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in New Hradec. Together they raised seven children on the family farm, 18 miles northeast of Dickinson, which they purchased from Bill’s parents. Mildred enjoyed the outdoors. She was a true farmwife, raising chickens, milking cows, helping out with their polled Hereford cattle and raising large gardens. She had a great love for her German Shepard dog, Chance. Mildred was known for her prize winning breads, her home-made chicken noodle soup, pigs-in-blankets, cereal bars and her caramel candy. She was always ready to play a game of cards, dance and listen to old-time music and an occasional trip to the casinos. Mildred was a very kind and giving lady – no one ever left her house hungry.
Bill and Mildred moved to Dickinson in 2008. Mildred was a wonderful and patient care giver to Bill, through his failing health, allowing them to stay together in their home. Above all, Mildred was a warm and humble wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who valued her faith in the Lord. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Mildred is survived her children, Karen (Dwayne) Semerad of Rapid City, SD, Galen (Janel) Jablonsky, Dean (Tammie) Jablonsky, both of Dickinson; Carleen (Dean) Dvorak of Manning; JoAnn (Russ) Hoff and Jim (Julie) Jablonsky, both of Dickinson; son-in-law, Mike Dockter of Minot; grandchildren, Scott Semerad (Special Friend, Karmen), Kristi (Jake) Novotny, Justin (Katy) Jablonsky, Lacie (Dustin) Fritel, Derrek Dvorak, Kaylee, Kelsey, Julie (Cody) Erz and Nick Dockter, Heather (Ty) Strand, Dusty (Brittani) Hoff; step-granddaughter, Jara Sande; great-grandchildren, Weston, Karina and Braxton Watson, Grayson Novotny, Brody Strand, Aria Hoff, Kai Fritel, Alaina Erz; step-great-grandchildren, Logan Strand, Kaida Urban; in-laws, Irene Sickler, Don (Rosemary) Jablonsky, Dorothy (Ken) Stoppleworth, Virginia Fugere.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bill (2014); her daughter, Janel Dockter (2013); her parents, Joe and Annie Kadrmas; her in-laws, Adolph and Margaret Jablonsky; brother, Victor Kadrmas; sister, Agnes Kostelecky; and brothers-in-law, George Sickler, Gary Fugere, and Vernon Kostelecky; sister-in-law, Della Kadrmas.
A special thank you to all family and friends for the many visits. Also to all of the wonderful staff at St. Luke’s for all of the special care and love you gave to our mother. Our family will always remember your kindness.