Jean Hapka Obituary
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Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Karlstad, MN, with Father George Noel presiding. Interment will be held at St. Edward's Catholic Cemetery in Strandquist, MN.
Visitation will take place one half hour prior to Mass on Friday at the church.
Jean Rae Strand was born on April 28, 1952, the daughter of Silas and Dorothy (Kroshus) Strand of Ada, MN.
On June 12, 1976 Jean was united in marriage Leon Hapka at Alma Catholic Church, Argyle, MN. They made their home together on the farm near Argyle where they raised their three children – Jennifer, Laura, and Lance. Jean devoted her life to her husband and children, staying home and helping with the farm. She loved traveling with Leon and eventually found a winter home in Arizona. Jean was a master at trivia and holiday meals, cooking the most delicious dishes. In the summers she enjoyed being at the lake with family. Jean was also a loving grandmother to seven grandchildren who were her pride and joy. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Jean is survived by her loving husband Leon; children, Jennifer (Garrett) Borowicz, Laura Hapka, and Lance (Katrina) Hapka; grandchildren, Emma, Abigail, and Breck Borowicz and Luke, Zoey, Mara, and Levi Hapka; sister, Debra Ruebke; and many relatives, and friends.
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Chad and Linda Coole
May 11, 2023
To Leon and your family, We were so saddened and shocked with the news of Jean's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers for the days ahead. We always enjoyed spending time with Jean and loved having you as neighbors for even the short time we had. Jean was such a fun and thoughtful person and the beautiful picture on the obituary is exactly how we will always remember her. She loved her family and grandkids so much as she shared stories of them often. We may be far away in Arizona but are here for you if you need anything we can help with. Chad and Linda Coole
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