History 21 The Podcast - 3.15 Lynn Klonowski

It isn’t uncommon for people to stop Lynn Klonowski and ask, “Are you related to that coach or counselor in Anoka?” In this episode Lynn, accompanied by her niece Nichole, remembers her father and mother — telling the stories of their life, victories, death, and her own adoption story. Mark Klonowski worked as a coach at Anoka High School, and then served as Principal at Anoka Junior High until his unexpected death in 1965. Anna Klonowski triple majored in college before working as a math teacher and later a school counselor.

Host Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director

Newspaper clipping from a scrapbook Anna created for Mark's accomplishments

Mark Klonowski

The family home at 1707 Levee Ave.

1942 Anoka High School Football Team

Picture of the 1942 Anoka Football Squad, 16th Dist. Champions. L to R Front Row Larry Wallick, Curtis Chamberlain, Sonny Daniels, Paul Wellshinger, Willis Hall, Jerry Johnson, Roland Freeburg, Charles Closson, Eddie Larson, Jerry Jacob, L to R 2nd Row: Gerald Houston, Principal, Ed Lynch, Tom Douglas, Jack Seinmetz, Joe Kovar, Ken Dahlheimer, Fred Ghostley, Charles Ehlen, Harold Blair , Bob Jacob, Tom Ward, Willis Castle, Bill Ekmark, Warren Blair, L to R 3rd row: Orville Buehler, Bomber Coach, Ed Daml, Ray Pippenhagen, Harold Hippie, Bob Brandell, Virgil Oswald, Richard Chouinard, L.W. Adams, Superintendent, Earl Talbot, John Faber, Ralph Lindstrom, Robert "Mac" Douglass, Jack Campbell-asst coach,Mark Klonowski, Coach

Anna Klonowski

Mark Klonowski

1915-1965

Funeral services were held for Mark William Klonowski July 10, 1965 at St. Stephen’s Catholic church, Anoka. Father Stark conducted the service. Gene Hanley was vocalist and Mrs. Mary Spurzem was organist. A parish rosary and visitation preceded the service on Friday.

Mark Klonowski was born Jan. 5, 1915 in Winona, son of Clemens Klonowski and Cecilla Dorsch and died July 7m 1965 at Mercy Hospital. He was married to Anna Frey Sept. 7, 1940. As principal of the Anoka junior high school, he was a member of the MEA, NEA, Association of Secondary School Principals, M Club, American Legion and Park Board.

Anoka Union, 1965.

Anna Klonowski

1917-2008

Klonowski, Anna Age 92, passed away peacefully December 26, 2008, at the N.C. Little Hospice in Edina. Anna was a longtime resident of Anoka and Edina. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Deb); grandson, Shawn (Tanya); granddaughter, Nichole (Dan); great- grandchildren, Dakota, Natasha, Autumn and Andrew; daughter, Lynn, and special nieces and nephews. Thank you, the employees of Northwest (Orient) Airlines from 1979-1992 who made every flight to every adventure a magic carpet ride. Thank you, St. Joan of Arc Church. Her journey with you was amazing. Thank you, Carol A. Sharpe, her physician and the extensive support staff who made it possible for "Miss Anna" to enjoy life to the fullest for so many years. Thank you, Neal Buddensiek, the hospitalist at ABNW Hospital. Your "straight talk" allowed Anna to take back control of her life. Thank you, those angels masquerading as mortals at the N.C. Little Hospice. Your rescue was the most precious Christmas gift.

Obituary Star Tribune December 31, 2008