Obituary
MaryAnn Kassahn went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 11, 2021. She was surrounded by love and the holy spirit in her home.
MaryAnn was born April 8, 1947 to Dale and Ardella Ciskie in Wheaton, Minnesota. As a child she most enjoyed visiting her family farm in Rosholt, SD. She admired and loved her Grandma Mary Voss with her whole heart.
MaryAnn married her soul mate Jerome Kassahn September 5, 1962. They moved to Oregon in 1967 where they remained for the rest of their lives. Together they raised six children. They most enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
MaryAnn had many passions in life. God was first and being a Nana was second. She loved her church, bible studies, children’s ministry, her friends and family, reading her bible, working in her garden, cooking, birds, her pets, and many more. She was an incredibly hard-working woman. She earned a degree in Accounting and was very proud of that.
MaryAnn will be most remembered by her steadfast love and faith for the Lord. She leaned on him and trusted in him wholeheartedly. Her family will always remember how fun she was. She loved to laugh!!!
She is preceded in death by: Father Dale Ciskie, Mother Ardella Ciskie, Son Tim Kassahn, Husband Jerome Kassahn.
She is survived by: Sister Janice Simmons (Evan), Brothers Dan Ciskie and Donald Ciskie, Daughters Brenda Johanson (Gust), Jodi Shumway (John), Deidra Saldivar (Fernando), Ashley Kassahn and Son Rick Kassahn. Grandchildren: Sarah Kassahn, Geoff Shumway, Alex Johanson, Brittany Kassahn, Trevor Kassahn. Great-Grandchildren Noah, Isabella, Audrianna, Andrea, Mia, Jack, Madix. Special Nieces: Sheena (Sal), Mandy (Clint), Chelsea (Jason), Cali, Lilli, Ciana, Evalina.
The family would like to express a special thanks to her mountain friends for always being there.
Donations can be made to church on the mountains children’s ministry
A private burial will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Oregon City, OR.
A Memorial Service will be held on December 4, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Church on the Mountain, 68211 US-26, Welches, OR 97067.