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Madelin Hjelmquist Obituary
Madelin Hjelmquist died at home on May 5, 2005.
Madelin was born in Akron on Nov. 11, 1921, to Or ville and Daphne Skin ner. After her marriage, she made her home in Cuy ahoga Falls. Madelin's childhood love of nature developed into an adult avoca tion that she eagerly shared with her children and found useful in her work with Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. She was a member of the Greater Akron Audubon Society and participated in the annual Christmas Count. She was often asked to lecture and share her experiences and expertise.
Madelin is survived by her children, Ivar, Cathy, Eric, and Susan; grandchildren, Christina, Skippy, Heidi, Victor, and Ma delin; great-grandchildren; sis ters, Dorothy Morgan and Cath ryn MacDonald. Her husband, Ivar E. Hjelmquist Jr., died in 1976.
Private services will be held at a later date. (Newcomer Fu neral Home, 330-784-3334.)
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merri baughman
May 24, 2005
To the Helmquist family,
I was very saddened to hear your mom
passed. If there is one thing I can say about Madelin, she lived her life for her children. She loved each of you in her own special way,she was always there in times of need and in times of joy. She was a GREAT LADY! And it was my pleasure to have known and loved her.
May God Bless
Love, Merri
Janna and John Horvath
May 17, 2005
Cat and Susie....
We are so sorry to hear about your grandma and mother. She was a sweet lady and will be missed greatly. If you need anything please give John and I a call. Just remember she can still see you she just has a much better seat now. You are in our thougths and prayers. Just wanted to you to know that you are loved and thought of. And again, if you need anything please give us a call Cat has the numbers.
God bless you...
Love,
John and Janna
W. Chris VonGunten III
May 16, 2005
our condolences
W.Chris VonGunten III & family
Sandy Shingleton
May 15, 2005
Skip, Cathy, Eric, Susan,
I was sorry to hear about your mothers's passing. It's been a very long time since we've been in touch but please know that you're in the thoughts of the family you never see.
Love, Sandy, Little Skip and his family, Christina, Courtney & Tallon
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