Jeanette L. Holm

Jeanette L. (Jan) Holm, 70, Mandan, died July 14, 2010, at Wausau, Wisc.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, July 22, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Kenneth Phillips as celebrant, Rev. Al Leary and Rev. Joshua Waltz as concelebrants. Burial was at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. 

Jeanette was born in Sykeston on Oct. 29, 1939, to William and Rose (Ukestad) Schaack. She married Logan Holm Aug. 24, 1962, in Valley City. Jan received her education in Valley City with a degree in education, and later graduated from University of Mary in 1988 with masters degree in education. In her career she taught in Wyoming and North Dakota, but dedicated 37 years of service and commitment to the ideals of correctional education at the North Dakota State Correctional School. Over the years she received numerous awards. One she was especially proud of was the National Teacher of the Year in 1988.

Jeanette was one to be totally involved, giving 100 percent, whether it was belonging to an organization, her career, community or her faith and church. Her outgoing personality would lend itself to not just being a member but an actively involved member. This usually included her views and people knew her position politically, religious, community and family. Her most notable expression of talent that we have come to know her is her trademark as “The Hat Lady.” Her demonstration of hat styles along with a humorous presentation led to requests in Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, South and North Dakota. She also wrote a book, “Row, Row, Row,” which inspired and motivated the many who read it.

Jeanette gave back to the community of Mandan, having lived here for 49 years, which included memberships in Catholic Daughters, Red Hat Ladies, State Library, Dance & Drill of N.D. and Correctional Education Association, just to name a few. As expected, she held offices in each of these and was the recipient of numerous awards, one in particular the Correctional Education Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.

The love of her faith and a strong belief in giving to her church had her teaching CCD, Eucharistic Minister, Stewardship Board Member and to be there to help whenever needed. As an avid sports fan, she often enjoyed watching sporting events that her children were involved in. More recently she and Logan traveled to see her grandchildren participate in these sporting events.

She is survived by her husband, Logan; two daughters, Heather Dahlman, Dutton, Mont., and  Holly (James) Wood, Elk Ridge, Mass.; sons, Bill (Dawn) Holm, Wasau, Wisc., and Andre Holm; seven grandchildren, Breanna Dahlman, Brody Dahlman, Maria Holm, Paityn Holm, Aiden Holm, Roan Holm, and Nathaniel Wood; brother, Don (Sharon) Schaack, Valley City; and sister-in-law, Bev Schaack of Jamestown.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Jim Schaack.

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Jacob Martin Jr.

Jacob Martin Jr., son of the late Jacob and Wilhelmina (Paul) Martin, of Mandan, passed away in Great Falls, Mont., on July 10, 2010. He was born in Bismarck on May 11, 1941.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, July 19, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Joshua Waltz as celebrant. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Jacob attended St. Joseph’s elementary school and graduated from Mandan High School where he lettered in four sports with the class of 1959. He was a natural leader and was quarterback of the Class A football team. However, it was basketball that earned him a scholarship to Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. He still holds a record for them: making 14 consecutive field goals without missing a shot.

Jake volunteered for the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965 and was headed for Vietnam when he was hospitalized with pneumonia. It changed his life when he went into administrative work instead of being a rifleman. Later he was promoted to Sergeant Major of the Third Marine Air Wing before retirement in 1988. He served in South Vietnam’s Northern provinces from 1966 to 1967.

Jake was in the hardware and tool business in Great Falls for many years after his military career.

Jake is survived by his son, Joshua;  sisters, Pauline Orndorf and Carol Schultz; brother- in- law, Harvey Orndorf; and nieces, Catherine Parisio, Monica Klein, and Cerise Estep.

Jake was preceded in death by his parents.

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