Sylvia Kukowski, 96

Roseau - Sylvia Kukowski, formerly of Badger, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in LifeCare Roseau Manor in Roseau.

Sylvia Kukowski was born Sylvia Virginia Dostal, the daughter of Albin and Julia (Lubinski) Dostal, on June 22, 1920 in Badger. She attended Grade School District #23 and graduated Valedictorian from Badger High School, Class of 1937. She then graduated from Teacher's Training at Thief River Falls and taught school for three years in Roseau County.

On June 25, 1940, Sylvia married the love of her life, John Kukowski, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Badger. Together they farmed and...