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Published by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels on Jan. 26, 2006.

Gjengdahl, Kathleen A. Kathleen Ann (Carlson) Gjengdahl passed away peacefully at her home in Coon Rapids, MN surrounded by her family and close friends on January 25, 2006, at the age of 66. Preceded in death by parents, Austin and Madonna Carlson; brother, Paul Carlson; nephew, baby Jimmy Carlson; granddaughter, Anna Mary Gjengdahl. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Roger; sons, David (Kathy) and Randall (Dana); Daughters, Laurie (Joseph), Mary Beth (Anthony), Madonna (James), Maria (Corey) and Jennifer; grandchildren, Alexander, Elizabeth, Rachel, Joseph, Olivia, Peter, Sarah, Evelyn, John, Laura, Molly, Daniel, Rocco, Madonna, Matthew, John Paul, Maria and Cecilia; sisters, Susan (Daryl) and Linda (Charles); brothers, Wayne (Mary), James, Michael, and Thomas (Cindy); and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10:30 am at The Church of St. Paul, 1740 Bunker Lake Blvd., N.E., Ham Lake, MN. Interment at Epiphany Catholic Church Cemetery, Coon Rapids, MN. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at church and 3 to 7 pm Sunday with 6 pm prayers followed by family memories at: Washburn McReavy Seman Chapel 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids (763) 767-1000
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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January 27, 2006

Sharon Christian posted to the memorial.

January 26, 2006

Kathy and Phil Gatto posted to the memorial.

January 26, 2006

Mary Kalk posted to the memorial.

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Sharon Christian

January 27, 2006

Dear Family,

My heart aches for all of you today. I am sure that Kathy is now in the loving arms of our Lord and with her Mother. She touched the lives of all of us who worked with her at the gift shop. I know that she loved working at the gift shop. The very first time I met her was as a customer and she helped me pick out a special Christmas book for my daughter who was 3 at the time. For the next several years she did the same. She really knew her stuff. She taught me a great deal about children's books when I became the book buyer. I always enjoyed our talks and she always spoke so lovingly about her family. I will always remember how patient Roger was when he waited many hours for her to finish her work. She has left a big void in our shop and will be deeply missed by all of us.

In sympathy,

Sharon Christian

Epiphany Gift Shop

Kathy and Phil Gatto

January 26, 2006

Dear Gjengdahl's, and extended
family,

We want you to know we celebrate
the life of your mother, wife,
grandmother, and mother-in-law
with you as she is welcomed into
her heavenly mansion. We always
enjoyed talking with her after
mass Saturday evening. She
was a witness to us all regarding
commitment to family and her
Lord. You will all continue to
be in our daily prayers.

Love, Kathy and Phil Gatto

Mary Kalk

January 26, 2006

Kathy, you were an amazing woman! You were there when I began my deeper walk with the Lord. Your ever-present joy and love for life and others will be missed greatly. You were an inspiration and source of encouragement to me. May you rest in peace, dear sister, in the glory of God our loving Father, till we meet again. May the Lord bless and comfort your family. You were, are, and will be in my heart and prayers. In Christ's love.

Theresa Bennett

January 26, 2006

I am so sorry about the death of your mom. But be assured of your love and care for her until her death is a great example of Christ's love for her. All of you where glimpses for her of Christ's face that she is gazing upon at this time. Know that all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers especially these next few days. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Love and Prayers: Theresa