Kathryn Malkowski

A Parastas (Funeral Service) for Kathryn (102) and Philip (98) Malkowski, of Fairfield will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, March 8, 2024 at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Church with Father Martin Nagy celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.

Viewing for Kathryn and Philip will be from 4:00 pm -5:00 pm, Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Stevenson Funeral Home with a Panakyda being held at 5:00 pm. Viewing will resume an hour prior to the service at the church.

Kathryn passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Hilltop Home of Comfort in Killdeer.

Kathryn was born May 29, 1921 in Fayette, the daughter of Stefan and Mary (Gleniak) Petryszak.  Growing up she attended grade school in Dunn County and graduated from Killdeer High School. She continued her education at Dickinson State Teachers College.   Kathryn was a grade school teacher at Glade, Spring Creek, Gorham, Whitetail and Fairfield.  On June 3, 1947, Kathryn married Philip Malkowski at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church in Gorham, ND.  Their marriage was blessed with two sons, Roger and Gary. Kathryn was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed gardening, canning, exercising, reading and living on the ranch in Billings County. She had a special love for animals, especially Hereford cattle and horses and loved the ranch life. She made the best home-made bread and borscht soup.   Kathryn lived a beautiful faith-filled life, praying the rosary daily. She played an active role in her church, St. Demetrius Ukrainian Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Society and the church choir. Kathryn will be dearly missed.

Kathryn is survived by her husband of 76 years, Philip; sons, Roger (Kathy) Malkowski of Fairfield and their children, Ryan (John), Kasey (Darnyl) and Qwain, Gary (Patti) Malkowski of Dickinson and their children, Erin (Kevin) Belza, Nathan, Michael (Allison), Kari (Andrew) Gaca; and great-grandchildren, Kadyn (Alexis), Danyka (Jayd), Dawsyn, Ella, Blaise, Eden, Anastasia and Cecelia; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stefan and Mary Petryszak; sister, Ann; brothers, John, Frank, William and Alec; and great-grandchild, Benedict Pio Malkowski.

In lieu of flowers, Kathryn’s family suggests donations be made to St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Church or St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.