Barbara Stransky

Barbara (Heidecker) Stransky, 98, Fargo, ND, died Thursday, December 27, 2018 in her home. Barb was born on September 17, 1920 in Lefor, ND, to Conrad and Anna Heidecker. She grew up on a farmstead and attended school in Stark County. Barb met and married Laudie Stransky in Dickinson, ND on September 5, 1945. They made their home in Fargo, ND. Barb worked at the Creamery in Dickinson, ND and General Nutrition Company in Fargo, ND. She spent most of her years raising 9 children. Barb was a member of St. Anthony Church and very involved in church activities such as Catholic Daughters of America and the Church Guild. Barb volunteered for many years at St. Vincent’s, Meals on Wheels, and her church activities. Barb loved to sew and made many quilts. She also crocheted afghans for non-profits. She loved to garden and had many varieties of flowers. Barb enjoyed playing cards as a member of two card groups in her later years and also enjoyed the casinos. She had a “sweet tooth” and liked to bake and have cookies, bars, and cake to share with others. Barbara is survived by her children; Shirley Stransky, Houston, TX, Charlotte Feist, West Fargo, ND, Donald Stransky, Wimbledon, ND, Janice (Joe) Magby, Aberdeen, MD, Linda Stransky, Johnston, IA, Bonnie (Dean) Maluski, New Britain, CT, David (Deb) Stransky, Parker, CO, Jolene (Jerry) Brown, West Fargo, ND, Danelle (Kevin) Soiseth, Fargo, ND; and 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Barb is preceded in death by her husband, Laudie, her parents, 1 grandchild, 5 brothers and 3 sisters.