Isabell Aune

Isabell Aune, 76, Bismarck, was welcomed into the gates of heaven by God, her creator, on Thursday, January 24, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held at 10:30 am Monday at Church of Corpus Christi with Rev. Paul Becker officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm Saturday and from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm Sunday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. A Catholic Daughters rosary will be held at 6:45 pm Sunday followed by the parish vigil service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Isabell was born on June 14, 1931, in Shields, ND, the daughter of John and Rose Harsche Blotsky. She graduated from Selfridge High School in 1949, after which her family moved to McIntosh, SD, where her mother married Conrad Mattern. Here she worked at the Carson County Courthouse with the Federal Crop Insurance Program from 1949 ? 1953. Isabell moved to Bismarck in 1953, where she worked at the ND State Auditors Office from 1953 ? 1961. She married Duane Aune at Church of St. Mary on October 10, 1960. In 1961, Isabell became a housewife to stay at home and care for her family. She returned to work outside her home once her children were older, at St. Vincent's Nursing Home as the Activity Department Assistant from 1976 ? 1978. She then returned to work for the State at the ND State Capitol Secretary of States Office from 1978 ? 1989. Isabell's life revolved around her family. She was known for her home cooked meals, hospitality, and welcoming hugs for all visitors. She was comfortable spending time in the quiet surrounding of God's creation. She enjoyed spending time at the family lake home feeding the birds and watching wildlife. She also enjoyed spending winters in Arizona. Over the years, Isabell enjoyed gardening and canning vegetables. Isabell was a charter member of Church of Corpus Christi. She was involved in numerous church activities over the years, including St. Rita's Guild, Catholic Daughters of America, Parish Council Committee Member, CCD Program Volunteer, and the Meals-on-Wheels Program Volunteer. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Isabell will be deeply missed by family and friends. Her legacy of love, hospitality, and faith will continue through her family and friends. The family thanks all those who sent cards, phone calls, food and prayers during her illness. Your thoughtfulness and caring were comforting during these past difficult months. A special thank you to Medcenter One Hospice for the outstanding care and devotion to Isabell and her family. Isabell is survived by her husband of 47 years, Duane of Bismarck; her daughters, Kathleen Tim Wold of Nevis, MN, and Linda Kenyon Opp of Bismarck, ND; her son, Mark Aune of Phoenix, AZ; her grandchildren, Christopher Strehlow of Park Rapids, MN, Sarah Strehlow of Nevis, MN, Casey Wold of Nevis, MN, and Kaila Opp of Bismarck, ND; her sister, Marie Harper of Bismarck, ND; and her many nieces and nephews. Isabell was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Joseph Blotsky. Memorials may be given to Medcenter One Hospice or the Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery at Richardton, ND.

Isabell Aune

June 14, 1931 - January 24, 2008