Violet Ceglowski 1933 - 2010

Violet Ceglowski PhotoViolet Ceglowski, 76, Minot, ND, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, in a Minot hospital.

Violet Emma Hanson was born February 12, 1933, a daughter of Ernest and Alice (Nelson) Hanson, in Kenmare, ND.  She was reared and educated in Portal, ND.

On December 27, 1948, Vi married Leo A. Ceglowski at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bowbells. They made their home in Portal, where they farmed until their retirement. During this time she also drove school bus for Burke Central School, and had worked for U.S. Customs in Northgate clearing potash trucks. She was the manager of HA and JL Wood Custom Brokers until she retired. In September of 2001, they moved to Minot. Vi and Leo were married for 58 years, prior to Leo’s passing on June 1, 2007. Following her husband’s death, Vi continued to reside in Minot.

She was very active with St. John’s Catholic Church in Portal. She served on the Burke County Social Service Board, and was an EMT for the Portal Ambulance for many years. She was currently attending St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Minot.

Vi’s hobbies included: golfing at Gateway Cities Golf Club and curling at North Portal Curling Club.

Vi’s loving family includes:  son, Dave (Debbie) Ceglowski, Portal; and daughter, Betty Trzpuc, Minot; grandchildren, Shane (Michelle) Barber, Pamela Ceglowski, Eric Ceglowski, Shanna (Tim) Welsch and Jeffery (Nichole) Brock; great-grandchildren, Alissa, Macee, Kaytland, Hayden, and Daylia; brother, Ernie (Shirley) Hanson, Minot; and several nieces, and nephews.

Vi was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo; son, Donald; son-in-law, Dennis Trzpuc, M.D.; and sister, DeLorse Berry.

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, January 29, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service
: Friday at 1:15 p.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Minot.

Interment:
  Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.

Visitation: 
Friday one hour prior to the service at the church.  

Service Participants
Father Chris Walter - Celebrant of the Liturgies
Deacon Steve Streitz - Vigil Prayer Service

Music
Prelude: "Old Rugged Cross"
Processional Hymn: "Amazing Grace"
Offertory Hymn: "Be Not Afraid"
Communion Hymn: "Ave Maria"
Commendation: "Song of Farewell"
Recessional Hymn: "On Eagle's Wings"
Marie Hagen-Bourquin, Vocalist/Song Leader
Nadine Holmly, Organist

Honorary Bearers: Vi's family and friends

Active Bearers: Ted Hawbaker, Jim Altringer, Bud Scheldrup, Wally Iverson, Charlie Altringer, Dave Walter

Following the graveside service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the lower level of the church.

Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Violet.

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