John Koblas Obituary
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Marilynn Cierzan
March 4, 2021
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Ken Faig
March 22, 2013
Jack was a wonderful host for visiting S&F fans when they visited Minneapolis for MinnCons in the 1970s. I was among the beneficiaries of Jack's hospitality. I renewed my acquaintance with Jack when he was Guest of Honor at the Walden West Festival in Sauk City WI in 2011. I knew Jack had faced health challenges in recent years, so I am very glad I got to renew my acquaintance with him in 2011. Just this past year, he sent me copies of his wonderful new books "The Lovecraft Circle" and "Ghost Stories" from Battered Silicon Dispatch Box. I join all Jack's friends and readers in sending condolences to his family on his passing.
Cheryl Henney
March 21, 2013
Jackal-the world is a darker place without you in it. Heaven will be brighter because you're there. Save a place for those you love that you know will be joining you. Mine a log home with a wrap around porch, fireplace, loft, with a stream running close to it, with enough rooms for friends to visit. A good cook wouldn't hurt. Fellowship, fun, and food surrounded by God's Word would be the best. Save our places Jackal. You know who i'm talking about. See you soon when God calls me/us home. love you.
Cheryl Henney
March 19, 2013
Jackal,for a short time you will be missed, as will our many phone calls, e-mails, your insight. Thankfully, i'll get another shot at it, as i'll see you in heaven. We've known each other since '62, seems like an eternity. You and the Magpies played great music while Led and I held each other close, danced and fell in love. "Oh, What A Night" My friend this is the just the beginning as we'll be neighbors in heaven. Save a spot for me. Get your keyboard ready and we'll do a duet. "Absent from the body,present with the Lord" Love you Jackal.
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Ray Kaufmann
March 19, 2013
I knew Jack from when we worked at SJ Groves and Sons. I was just amazed at his talent and book about Sinclair Lewis. Special guy. Rest in peace.
Catherine Keller
March 17, 2013
John (you were ALWAYS John to Ralph and me), we had some really hilarious times and you were kind enough to include some of my photos in your Sinclair Lewis book. I have a feeling you and Ralph are laughing and revisiting good times in Heaven. See ya later, my friend.
John Ledford
March 16, 2013
Kobie my boy, we always had a bet; I won but I lost. Lately it seems like it's hard to see the sun but easy to feel the rain and the pain. I'll leave the rest for your eulogy; see you then, I know you'll be in the air, smiling down upon us. If I can make a request, please sing Diamonds & Pearls for us. Till it's my turn, ol' buddy, you'll be easy on my mind, knowin' how bad I'll miss just picking up the phone and hearing the wind chimes of your voice. Rest easy, Jackson.
Diane Franke
March 15, 2013
Jack was a special friend for over 60 years with me and my cousin John Ledford he will be truly missed a great guy ! and a wonderful friend ! Diane Franke
Eric Heideman
March 15, 2013
Jack and I worked together on the horror fiction convention Arcana (of which he was a founder when it was called Minn-Con) and the Western convention Con-Sarnit (of which he was a mainstay). I was very impressed by his writing, his range and depth of knowledge, his warmth and humor. I wish we'd spent more time together but I will treasure memories of the times we worked together and the times we chatted on the phone.
Annette Cavegn
March 14, 2013
You have left wonderful FOOTPRINTS in the hearts of many. Your spirit will live on in the loving memories of your family and friends. May you rest in peace in the strong arms of our Lord "Grandpa Jack"!
Lucena Slaten
March 14, 2013
Words cannot express the loss of such a dear man. While he has retired along with his 'favorite pen' of great writings, he did leave them behind for us all to enjoy - and we are blessed with his legacy. My prayers to his family that he so loved. It was an honor to know Jack, and I shall miss him dearly.
Sandi Crawford
March 13, 2013
John and I worked together at SJ Groves, he was always a wonderful man to know. We had lunch a couple of years ago and said we would do it again but never did it. RIP
K K
March 13, 2013
Jack was a very special friend. I will always treasure the time we spent together.Jack, you will always have a special place in my heart.Good Bye my love.
March 12, 2013
Many fun times and a few sad ones spent together in our teen years. Old friends are the best friends. Goodnight old friend. Bon
Katie Rustad
March 12, 2013
In honor of a loveable man I had the great pleasure of meeting, with a remarkable family my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Patty and Ken Larson
March 12, 2013
Jack you will be missed but you will live on in your books!!!!
Ruth Grewe
March 12, 2013
We have lost a very important man, one who know and studied history. History that he wrote down for us, what a great legacy to leave behind. Hard to replace a person like that. Ruth, Harkin Store
Ruth Grewe
March 12, 2013
We sure will miss that wonderful man with all that information on the West,which was a great part of the Harkin Store history. He will be missed on Labor Day's program, for sure. HAPPY TRAILS from the Harkin Store Manager and friends. RUTH
Nancy Samuelson
March 11, 2013
We have lost a very talented and caring friend. The outlaw-lawman community will miss his his many ccontributions for a long time to come. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Nancy Samuelson
John "Jack" Koblas with Jan and Danny
Movie Productions,LLC
March 11, 2013
Jack was a great man who helped us build a video documentary on the Jesse James Gang and will be greatly missed by all.
Renegade & Cowgirl
March 11, 2013
Happy Trails, Jack.
You were a special friend. We will forever remember our trips, signings and adventures together. You will be missed.
Just one more big gun! Another good memory! (September 2012)
Margaret and Jim Bailey
March 11, 2013
We didn't get to know Jack long enough! We wish our paths could have crossed sooner and that we could have tread on them a lot longer with him! We'll miss Jack at the James Younger Gang Conferences but he will live forever through his many creative contributions to literture and music! We'll always have fond memories of Jack at Madelia and St. Paul. Jack, get some much needed rest now!
March 11, 2013
How do you say good bye to a best friend? Jack, you would be so happy about your friends sharing their wonderful memories of you.RIP my friend
Robert Dudgeon
March 10, 2013
As we say here Downunder Jack "See ya later mate", I am so happy to have known you and I will treasure the memory of our last phone conversation two weeks ago, RIP, Robert " Big Rabbie " Dudgeon, Cannons Creek, Australia.
March 10, 2013
JACK, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A WONDERFUL FRIEND. YOU WERE GIFTED WITH A WONDERFUL ABILITY TO WRITE, TO COMPOSE AND WRITE AND PERFORM MUSIC.
OVER THE YEARS, WE SHARED MANY HAPPY MOMENTS WITH FRIENDS. AS I THINK BACK OVER THEM, I THINK HOW LUCKY I WAS TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND ALL OF THESE YEARS.
SLEEP PEACEFULLY NOW.
LOVE,
2N
Dwayne Olson
March 10, 2013
Jack was a great friend and he will be missed. I owe him a lot.
Yvon
March 10, 2013
In remembrance of a bright light that will continue to burn....a flame that cannot be extinguished even by death.
March 10, 2013
We love and will miss him
Mary kay Googins
jimmy hurd
March 10, 2013
best friend for years.
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