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SANDRA L. JENSEN
January 26, 1942 - May 15, 2013
Homer resident, Mrs. Sandra Lauretta Jensen, 71, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at her home in Homer.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Jensen was born January 26, 1942 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
She graduated high school in Minnesota and in1984 she moved to Alaska, living in Fairbanks, Nome and finally Homer.
Before she moved to Alaska she worked as a bartender in Ideal Corners Minnesota for about 5 years.
Sandra loved to garden, collect antique tools and she loved reading history about Alaska.
The family wrote, “Sandy had wonderful stories to share and a lot of charisma.
She enjoyed beach combing and the great outdoors.
Sandy was a generous loving mother and friend.
She was an awesome cook and she will be dearly missed by friends and family in Minnesota, Fairbanks, Nome and Homer.”
She was preceded in death by her parents, Belmont and Lauretta Oddson and siblings, Malcolm and Terry.
She is survived by her daughters, Michele Jensen of Pequot Lakes, MN and Denise L. Reed of Fairbanks, AK; granddaughter, Amber Lea Nelson of Fairbanks; great grandkids, Alanna, Kresslynne and Tavis all of Fairbanks; sister, Mary Jane Johnson/Olsen and brother, Jeff Oddson both of Ideal Corners, MN.
Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory.
Ronald Albert Kiel
April 6, 1935 - April 29, 2013
Longtime Kenai resident, Mr. Ronald Albert Kiel, 78, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at his home with his family by his side.
Visitation time will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at Peninsula Memorial Chapel, 5839 Kenai Spur Hwy.
Mr. Kiel was born April 6, 1935 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Ronald and his family moved to Kenai, Alaska in 1969, where he was a businessman, general contractor, Alaskan hunting guide and commercial fisherman.
The family wrote, “Ronald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He was a compassionate man, dedicated to helping his family and friends.
Ron was an avid hunter, classic car enthusiast, pilot, and gun collector.
He loved to build, and took pride in his log cabin on the bluff overlooking Cook Inlet.
As a general contractor, Ron built many projects around the Peninsula, including Captain Cook Park in Nikiski.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Eleanor Kiel.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Kiel of Kenai; daughter, Rhonda Belen of Mattawan, Michigan; sons, Nate Kiel of Kenai and Matt Kiel of Lake Havasu City, AZ; son in-law, Larry Belen of Mattawan, MI; daughter in-laws, Gina Kiel of Kenai and Lisa Facciuto of Lake Havasu City, AZ; grandsons, Jason Belen, Ryan Belen, and Nate Belen all of Mattawan, MI; granddaughters, Emily Belen of Mattawan, MI and Kassi Kiel of Kenai; grandson, Kegan Kiel of Kenai; granddaughters, Kelsi Rose Kiel of Kenai, Alexandria Kiel of Kenai, AK and Adrianna Kiel of Kenai, Alaska; grandson, Drew Facciuto of Lake Havasu City, AZ; granddaughters, Somer Roney and Sherise Jackson both of Kenai and ten great-grandchildren.
Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory.
DAWN ANN DRAKE
May 19, 1960 - April 29, 2013
Kasilof resident, Mrs. Dawn Ann Drake, 52, died Monday, April 29, 2013 in Goodyear, Arizona after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 17th, 2013 at The Star of The North Lutheran Church 216 N. Forest Drive in Kenai.
Rev. Corbie Cross will be officiating.
She will be laid to rest following the services at the Spruce Grove Memorial Park in Kasilof, AK.
Mrs. Drake was born May 19, 1960 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
She received her high school diploma in Homer.
In 1974 she moved to Anchor Point where she lived a little while before making Kasilof her home.
Dawn enjoyed being a stay at home mom, attending church and exercising.
The family wrote, “Dawn Drake, 52, grew her wings and flew to Heaven on April 29, 2013.
Dawn loved exercising and warm weather.
Her favorite thing to do was go for long walks in downtown Kona, Hawaii.
She loved jewelry and online shopping, but more than anything she loved her four grandchildren.
Dawn touched many peoples lives everyday.
She was full of optimism and hope, up until her very last breath.
She surrounded herself by friends and family who cared about her as much as she cared about them.
She will live on in the thoughts and the hearts of the people she left behind.
Dawn was preceded in death by her father, James Clark; nephew, Ivan Drake; niece, Courtney Clark; and brother, in-law, Mitch Drake.
She is survived by her husband, Roger Drake of Kasilof, AK; daughters, Mandy Pierce of Three Forks, MT and Amber Butler of Anchorage, AK; son, Devon Drake of Kasilof, AK and mother, Carol Clark of Anchor Point, AK.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Treatment Center of America.
Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory.
Janet Ross
August 5, 1939 - March 26, 2013
Janet Yvonne Ross, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2013.
She was born August 5, 1939 in Philip, West Virginia to Estaline Ross and Carl Mayle.
Janet was raised in Canton, Ohio and moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 1991.
She was a true BINGO Queen who enjoyed playing cards, going to casinos, and reading as well as watching detective and horror stories.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one son Jack Phillip; three sisters Marie, Doris, Pauline, and two brothers Robert and Richard.
She is survived by her brother Kenneth Ross (Mathilda) of Canton, OH; her only daughter Darla Ross and two sons David Ross (Keala) and Eric Ross all of Anchorage Alaska; 13 grandchildren: Alana of Beaver Falls, PA, Jason of Canton, OH, Khadijah of Federal Way, WA, Demonzay, Jack and Nakita of San Antonio TX, Laquanda, Delquan, Shirquan, Kaleah, Kevin (Ashley), Myron (Brittany) and Da' Jah all of Anchorage, Alaska; 10 great grandchildren; her good friend Ruby Tolen; lifelong friends Connie Groce, Ann Burt, Nicola Torrence, Brunetta Brown, baby Dean Watson all of Ohio and a host of many other family members and friends that will dearly miss her.
A service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, April 5th, 2013, with the viewing from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., and the service at 4:00 p.m. at Anchorage Funeral Home and Crematory; 1800 Dare Ave Anchorage, Alaska 99515, with a reception to follow
Arrangements were cared for by the Anchorage Funeral Home & Crematory.
Marilyn Dresnek
May 7, 1942 - April 6, 2013
Marilyn Ann Dresnek passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 6th 2013 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 70.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2013 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 3230 Lake Otis Pkwy. in Anchorage.
A Reception with a potluck will immediately follow.
Marilyn was born on May 7th 1942 the daughter of Bertha (Vamstad) and Morgan Berg in Madison, Wisconsin.
She graduated in 1960 from Mt Horeb High School in Wisconsin.
Marilyn moved to Golden Colorado in 1969 and worked for Coors.
It was by far her most favorite job.
She moved to Colorado Springs where she resided and worked until 1989.
Marilyn then moved to Eagle River Alaska to assist with the birth of her first of many grandchildren.
During her time in Alaska, Marilyn worked for Anchorage School District as a Bus Attendant and attended Charter College.
One year later she met and married the love of her life Mike Dresnek.
Marilyn enjoyed, sewing, gardening, four-wheeling, fishing, camping, reading, but most of all she enjoyed time-shared with her very large, extended family and dogs.
Marilyn also had an incredibly curious side to her that was the driving force behind her desire to travel and visit many states so she could enjoy their wonders and watch other folks also enjoy those wonders.
Her favorite Alaskan camping spot was the water front camping area in Seward, where her and Dad enjoyed watching the boats come and go and listening to the surf on the beach.
Sadly her traveling was cut short due to her extended illness.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Michael Dresnek of Chugiak Alaska; sister in-law, Jeannette Berg of Blanchardville Wisconsin; daughters, Sherry Price (Gary Johnson), Kerry Perkins (Wade), Marilyn Hoffmann (Bryan), Crystal Sterling (Jeremiah), Katie Orozco (Robert), Kelly McCorry and Kathleen McCorry (Laurie); sons, Jason Dresnek and Joseph McCorry (Martin); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her parents and all of her sibling’s preceded Marilyn in death.
Special thanks to Cheryl and Janae from Providence Hospice.
Arrangements were cared for by the Anchorage Funeral Home & Crematory.
