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1935
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2018
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John Lonsky Obituary
John attended St. Catherine's Catholic boarding school in Valley City, ND where he played football. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1953. John took over the farming operation with his mother in 1957 after the death of his father and continued the farming operation until he moved to Kansas. He raised livestock and a wide variety of crops.
He was a basketball scorekeeper at Rogers High School and North Central of Barnes County schools for over 30 years. He also served on the Edna Township Board for many years and enjoyed league bowling in Valley City.
On October 21, 1995, John married Marilyn Ann Gareis at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson KS. She survives.
After moving to Kansas in 1995, he enjoyed helping area farmers for many years and returned to North Dakota for wheat and soybean harvest for many years.
He was always available and willing to help others and always enjoyed helping the church in any way he could.
John was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Wenceslaus Council in Wilson, KS.
John was in long term care for over 2 years due to declining health and dementia.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Marilyn Lonsky, of Ellsworth, KS; sister, Gertie (Clarence) Wolf of Alexandria, MN; stepdaughters, Cathy Herber, Ellsworth, KS; Lynnette (Barry) Bray of Mt Pleasant, AR; and Donna (Todd) Stephenson of Sachse, TX; 3 step grandchildren: Miles, Evan and Ainsley; and several nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Barb Degen; brother, Aloisius Lonsky; and many beloved pets, including BJ and Lucy.
There will be a mass and gathering at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson, KS at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Fried Cemetery in North Dakota or St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson, KS.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 23, 2018 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Valley City, ND.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Williams Funeral Home, Jamestown.
Vigil: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Williams Funeral Home, Jamestown.
Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Fried, ND.
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A. H.
February 28, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cheryl May
February 28, 2018
So sorry
Maduabuchukwu Onuchukwu
February 28, 2018
Rest in peace John Lonsky. Even though you have departed to the world of the dead. You are eternally in our memories.
February 27, 2018
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1,2
February 23, 2018
My condolences to the family of John Lonsky for your loss. May you find strength and comfort in God who promises to be a secure refuge in times of distress. Psalm 9:9
February 23, 2018
May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May you find peace and strength in this time of loss - Acts 25:15
February 21, 2018
My deepest condolences for your family's loss. May the God of all comfort bring you peace and hope during these difficult times. Jeremiah 29:11
DP
February 21, 2018
Sending my sincere condolences to the family. May the God of comfort give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Psalm 29:11
Sharon Early
February 21, 2018
My fondest childhood memories are of our summer visits to Valley City to the farm of our Aunt Liz and cousins "Sonny," "Butch," Gertie and Barb. As well as Mom and Dad sending some of us kids alone to the Lonsky farm during summer, we would go many, many times as a family to spend the day with Aunt Liz and our cousins. We ALWAYS had the best time and so much fun during these visits. Why do I especially remember all of the excellent food prepared by Aunt Liz that ALL of us feasted? I will always remember how Sonny always had a large smile on his face. Our family has lost a treasure and my deepest sympathy to Marilyn, Gertie and Clarence and all of their families. I wish I could be there to say farewell.
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