Joan Kalbakdalen Obituary
In loving memory of Joan Kalbakdalen of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, who departed this world on May 23, 2024 at the age of 88. Joan leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph R. Ford and Eleanor Ford (Gustafson); her husband Maynard Kalbakdalen; her son Robert; her son-in-law Tony Podenski; and her brothers, Earl Ford, Jack Ford and David Ford.
She is survived by: her children, Jeff Kalbakdalen (Diane), Red Lake Falls, Dan Kalbakdalen (Molly), Fargo, Debra Moran (Frank), Gail Podenski and Lisa Violette (Mark); her sister Carol Smith of Memphis, TN.; her grandchildren, Carmen Moran, Shaun Moran, Sarah Bray, Leah Halvorson, Tara Lake, Jenny Ramsey, Tamara Cudmore, Rachel Kalbakdalen, Corey Violette, Ryan Violette, Adam Violette, Angela Violette, Brianna Kalbakdalen, Melissa Soderlund, Daniel and Joseph Kalbakdalen; and her great grandchildren, Elijah and Max Ramsey. She is also survived by 31 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
