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Mari Lankfard Obituary

Lankfard, Mari - 'Hershee the Clown' Age 54, Of Mpls. Complete notice later. Cremation Society of Minnesota 612-825-2435.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Aug. 20, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Mari Lankfard

35 Entries

Lena Stowers

June 6, 2005

Hey, Grandma I miss you so much! Every 5 minutes someboby tell me how much I look like you and it give me a smile. The other day I was watching that tape of us in Montago, Bay and I laughed so hard at us dancing and you telling me to get out there and start being scared and I went and did my thing and I just wanted you to know I Love and Miss you!

PENDA KANE

September 7, 2004

Today I send love & peace into the universe to make your passage just a little easier. May your family know that there will always be a part of you on this earth because there are so many of us that have memories of you and your life.

Your sister in faith,

Lori

September 6, 2004

My sister, no words have been created to express how much I love you. You have been my heart and lifeline for so long. You touched all that came in contact with you in a way that allowed each of us to change our weakness' into our strengths, our ignorance into knowledge, our frowns into smiles, and expand our circle which is called family. I shall treasure each memory of you and strive to continue your service of building community and connecting people from where they are to where they have been created to be. Peace and love to our heavenly angel Mari. Your sister in faith, Lori

Lena , Tamica , Mychel Stowers

September 4, 2004

Lena- I loved her and I loved the clown service the most things I loved a about her was that she always told me new things about the clown service I loved being a clown with her and I loved that she was my Grandmother and I always learned new things every party or celebration we did together I loved her and I'm gonna Misse Her.(starburt)

Mari & Renee - Portland, OR- early 1980's

Renee Ternoir

August 31, 2004

Mari,
The passage of time and distance in no way lessened my deep love and affection for you. I will look for you, my friend, in the dawn of a new day. Until that time, rest in peace. I'm near to you. You will never be a lonely spirit.

Renee Ternoir

August 31, 2004

Cynthia Walker

August 30, 2004

To Jeffrey and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mari possessed a beautiful spirit. May God continue to bless you.

Walker Kemp

August 27, 2004

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. We all grew up on Iglehart and she was always a wonderfull personality in that comminity. May God Bless her Soul.

Walker Kemp

Ernie Clark

August 26, 2004

What a wonderful person, what a wonderful testimony, what a wonderful life! Praise God for life eternal. It has only just begun!

Love, Peace & Smiles.

Roger Purdy

August 26, 2004

Mari - You brightened every Monday morning when you came to Fresh Air Radio to do your show. We will all miss your smile and warm rich voice.

Alice McHie

August 25, 2004

Have a good one up there, Hershee...Keep them in smiles like you did us down here... Love Alice

Claudia (Ponds) Zeno

August 25, 2004

Mary, you were always a true friend (we go way back!).You will always remain in my memories as well as in my heart. Our loss is the Lord's gain. Rest in peace my sister.

Natalie Zett

August 24, 2004

I only met Mari once--and I never forgot her! It was a few years ago on Nicollet Mall during some jazz/blues fest. I saw this wonderful woman, dressed like a clown and eating a plate of ribs. I thought, 'who is this?' After she finished eating, she pulled out some gear and started blowing up baloons, and the children began swarming. She did some face painting, too. I was as fascinated by her as were the kids, and had to talk with her. It was then she told me of her cancer and how she wanted to do this, wanted to do something that mattered, something that would bring joy to people. She said she hoped the cancer wouldn't return. I hoped it wouldn't either, but it did. I'm sorry she passed, but in that brief instance, I know I was in the presence of one of God's angels!

Cecelia (Littles) Smith

August 24, 2004

You've exchanged your clown gear for a white robe and wings - fly high girl, fly high. Your legacy is etched in the lives of the community that will miss you terribly.

Mari planted seeds in fertile soil so Cater on children, and do continue to clown around Carmel and friends.

My prayers continue for God's love and peace.

Rejena ( Jeannie ) Pugh (Littles)

August 24, 2004

To The Family Of Mari(Mary),

My memories of Mari go a long way back. Although I have not seen her in quite a few years, I have been able to follow her career through my family and the Spokesman Recorder. I was very proud to see this Hershee person who touched the lives of many. It brought a smile and such a warm feeling to my heart.Family, May God bless you and guide you through this journey. Mari, be at peace and no longer in pain.

Love Jeannie Littles

Larry Clardy`

August 24, 2004

Mari rest in peace from Larry Clardy & Toby Zeno from No Mpls.

LEOLA SEALS

August 23, 2004

MARI: WE HAD A MANY OF LAUGHS AND COOKTIMES TOGETHER. BRINGING ME HOME COOKED MEALS TO THE HOSPITAL SO I COULD REGAIN MY STRENGTH. YOU ARE MY SPECIAL ANGELS. SO SADLY MISSED. LOVE YOU ALWAYS....

VYVYAN deshields

August 23, 2004

Hershey(Mari) never liked that up-side-down frown. Therefore, she bing a clown,in all, would stand tall...go the extra mile...to flip that brow...into a smile. She would smiled through the rain and she would smiled through the pain and now, she smiles in heaven for all to see...the sunshine of her life...as it comforts me. Hershey, thank you for making me smile during my darkest hours. I will miss you... With all my love...Ms. Vy

Shamarva Farmer

August 23, 2004

Hershee the clown will be missed very much my family and myself. My prayers are with the family.

roni svenningsen svenningsen

August 22, 2004

To everyone who knew and loved Mari what a great uplifting women to have in your life. Such a all around care giver to whom ever she came in contact with. The best grandmother /rolemodle for my newphew Marc I am very proud to have know her. and as Im sure by the person that she was she wouldn't want anyone to be sad but to celebrate that she is no longer in pain and think of all the great times you have had with her. .

Betty Lou Nyakund

August 22, 2004

We worked together and laughed together and were sisters. She had a wonderful spirit. We will most certaninly miss her.

Paulette Rinehart

August 22, 2004

Mari and Family,

My deepest sorrow. Mari was truly a sister who made a difference in the lives all who knew her. God has taken his Angel home to rest. Rest in his arms Mari and we will see you again. love Paulette

Natoyia Johnson

August 22, 2004

Remembering the life Aunt Mari lived, through the great accomplishments and knowing that she has touched many people in many different positive ways will help me carry on from day to day. You will be greatly missed by us all. Alan, Uncles, Aunts and Dad you are in my prayers.May God give you all strength.

Marie Braddock Williams

August 21, 2004

At times like this it hurts to see friends leave us to soon. But it is refreshing to know that Mari's pain and suffering is no more. We all must know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. We all must be strong in the Lord. God bless to everyone and keep trusting God. Mari will be missed, but she certainly is in a better place. Only God knows the answers to the many questions we ask.

Peace and love,

Mike and Sarah Pappas

August 21, 2004

We were so enriched to have known Mari. She was an amazing woman--always so positive. Even when she was down she was always asking what she could do for others. Mari, we'll miss you at the coop--we'll miss your smile, your cooking, and your beauty. You were truly one of a kind. We love you....we'll meet up with you again in glory.

Jeffrey Lewis

August 20, 2004

Mari,

I love you as all who knew you loved you. You showed how to be real, genuine, kind, posses spiritual beauty (sister was fine too, wise, humble, and many other virtues. We will carry on using you as a measuring stick to guide us in how to treat one another. Rest in peace My Sister. Prepare the table for when others come to be with you as only you can.

Jeff

Kyria Tarnowski

August 20, 2004

Mari-I will miss your smile & energy, I'll never forget the joy you brought with you to every event at Hope. When ever I see balloons I will remember you.

Eric Wood

August 20, 2004

God likes to laugh, that's why He gave us humor. He loves clowns! To the memories here and our reunion there!

Eric

Denise Brown

August 20, 2004

Allen: My prayers go out to you, and all of your famliy members on the lost of your beloved mother Mary. May God give you peace in your time of sorrow. Much love to all.

Pamela A. Brewin

August 20, 2004

I am so very grateful for the wonderful memories I will carry with me for all the years that Mari and I have been friends! She will always be one of the amazing people whom I respected and had the honor of knowing. May she now rest peacefully with God... I love you Girl, and I'll miss you alot! Until we meet again.

Friends Forever - Pamela

Melinda Anderson

August 20, 2004

The Family of Mari:

I've known Mari for a LONG time (since Maxfield Elementary). She was one of the first students who welcomed me with open arms. I can understand why she chose being a clown because she always loved making people laugh, happy and feel very special.

I miss her terribly already but we must dwell on those GREAT moments we shared with her and continue to "clown around" because I KNOW this is what her wish would be.

Thanks to all the inspiration she rewarded me...you are at a better place and making your new generation happy....God Bless And Keep YOU!!!

You will always remain within my heart...