Doris C. Bakk
April 09, 1924 - March 18, 2021
Obituary
MCFARLAND, Wis./OAK PARK, Ill. - Doris Carolyn Bakk, age 96, of McFarland, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at her son’s home. She was born on April 9, 1924, in Cook, Minn., the daughter of Hans and Mabel (Erickson) Forsline.
Doris graduated from Cook High School and Mounds Midway School of Nursing (Bethel College) in Minneapolis as a U.S. Army Cadet Nurse. She married Arthur Bakk on June 14, 1947, in Leander Baptist Church in Cook. She was a member of Door Creek Church in Madison.
Doris was the family historian as well as an unofficial historian for Cook and the early settlers there. After raising her family in Oak Park, she moved to McFarland in 1996 to be near Curt and Sandy and their family. Returning to Cook and the river cabin renewed family bonds for many decades. She was a devout Christian who gave thanks to God in good times and in difficult times.
Doris is survived by four sons, Daniel (Darlene) Bakk, Ken (partner Nancy Jacks) Bakk, Jim (Marie) Bakk and Curt (Sandy) Bakk; daughter, Carolyn (Glenn) Blankenship; three sisters, Marie Olson, Elizabeth (Jerry) Maas and Sharon (Dale) Severson; brothers, Phil (Jan) and Daniel (Kathy) Forsline; and sisters-in-law, Carol Forsline, Gwen Forsline and Anneli Bakk. Her grandchildren include Kim Rossi, Jeremy Bakk, Christopher Bakk, Joshua Bakk, Nick Bakk, Hannah Bakk, Erik Bakk, Meredith Meinholz, Ian Bakk, Henrik Bakk, Derick Blankenship and Rachel Cooper. She is also survived by a growing list of great and great-great-grandchildren that she loved and cherished. Many nieces and nephews were close and loved.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Mabel Forsline; husband, Arthur E. Bakk; son, Calvin Bakk; four brothers, John Wesley "Wes" Forsline, Carl Richard “Bud” Forsline, William Forsline and Hans Gilbert "Gil" Forsline; and grandson, Konrad Bakk.
Private services will be held with Pastor Emeritus Cal Steiner officiating. A public celebration of her life will be held this summer in Cook, Minn. Burial will be held at Irving Park Cemetery in Chicago. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
Memorials may be gifted in Doris’ name to McFarland Senior Services. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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MariaElena Castrejon
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Oh my gosh the memories that I have of ms Doris Ball is like having another mother having another grandmother my girls and I always kept in touch throughout the years I consider myself a close friend of the family not only was Ms Bakk one of a kind beautiful Christian I've learned so much from her grace she will be truly missed in my heart I remember my first child teenage pregnancy and she brought Carolyn and I McDonald's when I came home from the hospital with a newborn at the age of 17 my children my grandchildren have all known her met her in the world is such a good place with her in it rest in peace your life was honest true loving I will miss you prayers to the family and extended families
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Perry and Judy Maas
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With loving memories of "Doris Bakk",
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Ingrid Thompson
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It was with deep sadness that I saw Doris' obituary. I was just thinking about her the other day and the trips she took with McFarland Senior Outreach. She was such a sweet, pleasant, kind and spiritual person - a joy to be in her presence. I always looked forward to our visits together. I know she will leave a huge hole in your hearts and lives. She certainly lived a life of grace and a love of family. May God keep you close as you grive her passing. --Ingrid Thompson, former Director of McFarland Senior Outreach.
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Cousin Ladd and Berni
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Cousins, We are with you in thoughts and prayers today with many good memories of your Mom. She was always there with a smile, a laugh, and a story.
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Chris Bakk
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We love you Grandma!
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Carole Serpe
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Grandma Doris was an amazing woman! I looked up to her and her strong faith. She played a mean game of Scrabble as well. I will always treasure her Raspberry Angel Food cake recipe which I was able to get from her prior to grandson Christopher's party when he obtained his Master's Degree. I picture Doris entering Heaven and meeting her Savior Jesus face to face and Him telling her "Well Done my good and faithful servant"! May she rest in peace. Carole and George Serpe