Christine Czeczok

Christine Czeczok, 87, Bismarck, died May 5, 2005 at her home after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, May 9, at the Church of the Ascension with the Rev. Marvin Klemmer officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 9:00 PM Sunday at Eastgate Funeral Service where a rosary will be held at 6:00 that evening. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. Christine was born August 19, 1917 at Zeeland, ND, the daughter of Joseph and Eva Baumgartner Hartze. She was raised and educated in Zeeland. Christine moved to Bismarck when she was 19 where she met the love of her life, Herb. She worked for Frank's Restaurant for several years. She married Herb, November 17, 1941. They farmed southeast of Bismarck until 1976 when they retired and moved to Bismarck. Christine and Herb traveled extensively, camping, fishing, and visiting family and friends. Christine was an active swimmer and took long daily walks. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, playing cards and dancing. She was very active in the community where she was a 4-H leader, a member of the homemaker's club and volunteered at St. Mary's Carnival for 28 years. Christine was a kind, loving, and caring person who always thought of everyone else before herself. Everyone was always welcome in her kitchen. Christine had many, many friends, some for more than 65 years. People who came to know Christine benefited greatly from this relationship. Even on her death bed, she was concerned whether her family would be able to accept her death, and provided warmth and comfort to her family. Christine is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert of Duluth, MN, Larry and Karen of Lincoln, Alfred and Elaine of Bismarck; two daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta and Ed Movchan of Mandan and Renae and Harold Freuer of Beulah. She is also survived by one sister, Clara Huber of Herried, SD; seventeen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herb; two sisters, Kathie Salwei and Bernie Kendell; and five infant brothers.

Christine Czeczok

August 19, 1917 - May 5, 2005