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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272022
Title: Lillian Kuchenski
Date: 12/29/1930-12/1/2025
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Inscription/Marks: 12/29/1930
Summary: Lillian Kuchenski, 94, of Dickinson, ND, passed away December 1, 2025, at St. Benedicts Health Center, Dickinson. Funeral Mass was held December 11, 2025, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Father Robert Shea celebrating. Burial was in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Lillian was born in Dickinson on December 29, 1930, the daughter of Frank J. and Mary (Simek) Hondl. She was blessed to grow up in a family where many life lessons enriched her life. Lillian was raised on the family farm and was a graduate of Dickinson High School. She was married and proudly raised her children, Larry, Marvin, Daylene and Charlene. On November 5, 1956, Lillian married Mike Kuchenski at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Dickinson. Together they built their life and raised their family. They farmed for several years before moving into Dickinson. Lillian was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, belonged to the parish council, and was active in the Christian Mothers. Her faith guided her life, and she offered her time and talents wherever they were needed. Lillian had a gift for making a house feel like a home. She loved gardening, hosting gatherings, and welcoming relatives and friends, whether it was for a holiday meal or a simple get-together. She was known for her immaculate housekeeping, even while raising a family on a busy farm. Lillian was also a wonderful cook who could make almost anything, and she took joy in preparing meals that brought everyone together. Above all, Lillian had a heart for others. She was always the first to lend a hand and never hesitated to help someone in need. Her kindness, warmth, and steady presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Lillian leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her memory will continue to live on in the many lives she touched. Lillian is survived by her sons, Larry Kuchenski, Marvin Kuchenski; daughter, Charlene (Jack) Seminara; grandchildren, John, Michael, Jack Jr., Jesse, Tatum, Ryan, BreAnn, and Sayar; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank J. and Mary Hondl; daughter, Daylene Kuchenski; brothers, Albert (Effie) Hondl, Vince (Julie) Hondl, Frank (Ann) Hondl; sisters, Mary Kay (Charles) Vetter, Frances (Mike) Friedt, Pat (George) Stewart, Elsie (Albert) Hibl, Milly (Jerry) Perdaems; and infant sister.
Red ID: FND_I_79517 Image ID: 547827 Image Notes: FND001 272022

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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