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Eva. M. Neikirk

Neikirk Eva M. Neikirk, age 90, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Sunrise of Gahanna. Born in Hazen, North Dakota to the late Matthaeus and Katherina Schwarz. Preceded in death by parents, first husband Bjarne Haugen, brothers Emil, Martin, Wilhelm, Bernhard, and Richard, sisters Helen and Mary. Survived by husband of 33 years, Richard Neikirk; children, Tim (Cheryll) Haugen, Mary (Tim) Dunsmore; step-children, Steve (Cindy) Neikirk, Bruce (Lisa) Neikirk; grandchildren, Samantha, Caleb, Cassie, Erin, Jared, Evan, Conlin, Josiah, Lucas, and Trevor; great-grandchildren, Brynley, Gracie, Ansley, and Carleigh; sister, Pauline; sisters-in-law, Selma (Haugen) Black and Florence (Haugen) Wold; and many treasured nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 530 McNaughten Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43213. Friends may visit with the family prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. at the church. Rev. Chris Eldridge officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the charity of your choice in Eva's memory. A committal service will be scheduled in the Spring with internment at Fron Lutheran Cemetery, Maddock, North Dakota. Arrangements by COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME.

~Source: The Hazen Star, Thursday, March 9, 2017