Cynthia Marie Kobylenski, 52
Our beloved Cynthia Marie Kobylenski passed away Sunday August 9. How does one begin to describe the life force of Cindy? To begin, Cindy was born May 30, 1957 in Riverhead, New York to Helen and Frank Ruskowski.
She attended NYU Polytechnic in Brooklyn where she received her masters in electrical engineering. Her degree culminated into a job at Hazelteen Corporation where she was an aeronautical antenna development engineer and taught as an adjunct professor at NYU Poly for electrical engineering.
Cindy lived and worked in New York until she and her future husband Len, married on May 10, 1986. After their wedding, Cindy moved to Montana where they grew with great flourish and ingenuity, Mission Mountains Mercantile.
Through the store, Cindy's cooking and creative genius soared, bringing delicacies previously unknown to the valley. After building the successful Mercantile, Len and Cindy started Swan River Valley Real Estate which expanded across western Montana.
Her love for children and the community was exhibited through her dedication to Swan Valley Elementary where she served as a school board trustee for ten years, a track and soccer coach and a devoted mother.
Life for Cindy was made even better by obsessive downhill skiing, boasting 1,200,000 vertical feet just this last year at Big Mountain with her other ski bums. She was a pedal to the metal wave-runner, avid snow-mobiler and a gourmet chef who loved entertaining.
Cindy's love for life extended to all of her family and friends for whom she would donate time and her vast energy and love. Most of all, however, she prided herself in being the number one fan of her children.
She is survived by husband Len Kobylenski, daughter Basia and son Lenny, both current students at MSU; parents Helen and Frank Ruskowski, siblings Frank and Susan, and Len's parents Leonard I. and Anelia.
There was a funeral mass on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Swan Valley. Shortly after the service there was a celebration of Cindy's life at Tori and Ronnie Matthew's residence. For more information please contact Dawn Bishop at 754-2444 or Lucinda Heekin at 754-2448.
Donations may be made in Cindy's name to the Condon QRU.
Johnson – Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Cindy's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Cindy's guestbook, offer condolences and share memories.
Mildred W. Crain, 92
Mildred W. Crain quietly passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at her home near Bigfork surrounded by her loving family. She was born Mildred Wolvin on October 29, 1917 in Burlington, New Jersey.
She graduated from Burlington High School in 1936 and attended nursing school and received her nursing certification in 1939. Mildred married Franklin Conrad Crain in April 25, 1942 in Burlington, New Jersey. They had four children, a daughter Pamela, and three sons, Jeff (Randy), Tim and Eric (Buck).
As an Air Force family they lived in many locations across the U.S. and internationally. Mildred and Franklin retired to the Bigfork area in 1975 where she was active in the local chapter of PEO for many years. Mildred was also a member of the Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Colonel Franklin Crain, and their infant daughter Pamela.
She is survived by her sons; Jeff, Tim and Eric and daughters in law; Peggy and JoAnn, and grandchildren, Raina, Stefanie, Millie and Dalton.
As per her wishes, no services will be held. She also requested that anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution, they may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.
Johnson – Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Mildred's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Mildred's guest book, offer condolences and share memories.