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Published May 13, 2010, 07:11 AM

Joshua Blahna

Joshua Blahna, age 26, of Kensal, ND, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010, in rural Foster County near Kensal, ND. Joshua James Blahna is the son of James Blahna and Donna (Hoffman) Mack, and was born on June 11, 1983, in Carrington, ND.

Joshua Blahna, age 26, of Kensal, ND, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010, in rural Foster County near Kensal, ND.

Joshua James Blahna is the son of James Blahna and Donna (Hoffman) Mack, and was born on June 11, 1983, in Carrington, ND. He was raised and attended school at Kensal, graduating in 2002. Josh attended Moorhead Tech for a time and recently was farming with his father and brother, Jeremiah in the Kensal and Carrington areas. Josh worked on wind tower construction near Valley City, ND, and installed fiber optic underground cable near Jamestown, ND. He was a hard worker.

Josh liked hunting, boating, fishing, was a great downhill skier and had awesome boxing abilities-he was like greased lightening! He worked at body building and weight lifting. He especially enjoyed hanging out with his friends and had a special relationship with his brother, Jeremiah and sister, Casey. Josh was very proud of Jeremiah and Casey, they had many good times camping, cowboying and wrestling. Casey made special gifts just for Josh that he loved.

Josh loved to travel and wanted to see the world. One of his favorite stories he told his friends was about teasing crazy cows—he’d laugh because the cows couldn’t catch him. He loved all animals and couldn’t pass by a lamb or newborn calf without petting it and marveling at how soft it was.

He will be remembered most for his wonderful smile, big heart and his defense of those in need of help. He is home now with Jesus, but will always be here in the hearts of those that loved him. He is a special person who leaves us—On the Wings of Eagles!

Josh will be remembered and deeply missed by his parents, James Blahna and Donna (Bob) Mack, both of Kensal; his brother, Jeremiah, Carrington; his sister, Casey Mack, Kensal; grandmother, Irene Blahna, Kensal; grandfather, Marvin Hoffman, Carrington; special friend, Jennifer Schultes, Fargo, ND; step-brothers, Chris (Lisa) Mack, Williston, ND, and Mike (Jess) Mack, Fargo; step-sisters, Cheri (Perry) Brubaker, Arvilla, ND, and Melissa (Eric) Gauthier, Cavalier, ND; aunts, Jackie (Steve) Blahna-Becker, Minot, ND, Betty Blahna, San Francisco, CA, Suzanne (Rod) Mathwich, Prescott, WI, Christie (Ric) Herman, Moorhead, MN, Cynthia (Donnie) Colvin, Sylvania, AL, Loretta (Harry) Kaatz, Denver, CO, Marlys (Gary) Stangeland, Garland, TX, Marlene (Robert) Smith, Carrington, ND; cousins, Shauna, Rick, Matt, Erin, Logan, Rhys, Justin, Blaine, Eric, Alicia, Hailey, Chris, Angie, Kenny, Sara, Amanda, Nick, Amy, and Hailey.

He was preceded in going to Jesus, by his grandfather, Bill Blahna; grandmother, Lucy Hoffman; and uncle, Bill Blahna.

Prayer Service: Friday, 7:00 PM at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND

Funeral Service: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Kensal, ND

Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2:00 PM

Interment: Kensal Cemetery, Kensal, ND

On-line condolences may be sent at www.EvansFuneralHomeND.com

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Aileen F.
05/13/2010 11:25 AM

I never know what to say in these situations. Josh was an incredible person with a great laugh and a huge heart. Whenever he stayed at my house or just came to visit he made it a priority to say hello to all of my animals, and in my case if you know my house that is no small feat... He always was hands on with my son Kaydn and no matter what the situation never shooed him off. He made time for everyone and seldom balked if others didnt do the same for him. I know we all wish we had said one last sweet thing to him, sent that one last text saying we loved him. I just hope his family understands how important he was to his true friends. The ones that had time for Josh no matter the situation, good or bad. We loved him, do love him, and will alwys love him. And yet again I would like to thank those closest to him for making him the man that I will never forget. Aileen, Kaydn, and Lucian Fritz

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Nicole G.
Carrington, ND     05/13/2010 10:13 AM

To the Blahna and Mack Family, my thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. I did not get to know Josh at all I dont think in my life time. I know Jeramiah and Josh's step brothers and sister are my cousins. Chris, Cheri. Mike, Missy Mack. My hearts goes out to you all. I am so sorry that this has happened and that such a great man and son/brother/nephew/grandson/friend is not here with all of us on earth anymore but will always be in our hearts forever and we will all see him again at different times and he will always be that angel watching over each and everyone of us. He is in a very special place now and God will take good care of him. GOD BLESS HIS SOUL! I wished I would of had the chacne to meet him as I dont know him but he has touched my heart in a special way and lots of others. I will never forget about him either as like I said he has touched so many livbes thru the search and all. Jim, Jeramiah, Donna, Casey and all Family, May you find Peace within your hearts and minds. Nicole (Clifton) Gesizler Carrington, ND

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