The memorial service for Joann Vik will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29th, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Mazeppa, with Pastor Alan Horn officiating.

Joann, 72, of Mazeppa, passed away on Wednesday morning, March 26, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Joann Ella Gabor was born June 7, 1941 in St. Paul to John E. and Virginia (Awes) Gabor. At a young age she moved with her family to Rochester. Joann graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester in 1959 and then attended Rochester Junior College. On December 22, 1961 she married Raymond Vik at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester. Shortly after their marriage they lived in Corpus Christie, TX at the Naval Base where Ray was stationed. In 1963 they moved to a farm near Mazeppa where they raised their family.

Joann was a homemaker, and started working for Mayo Clinic in Rochester in 1986 in the Communications and Scheduling Department retiring at age 65. She was very active in her children's activities when they were growing up, serving as a Girl Scout Leader, and a member of the PTA. Joann was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Mazeppa where she was very active, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, and in the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed playing bridge, a member of the Self Improvement Club, and her Book Club. She loved to travel and especially enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, attending grandchildren's activities, and spending time with her family and friends.

Joann is survived by her husband, Raymond Vik of Mazeppa; two sons, Eric Raymond Vik of Mazeppa, and Chad Eugene (Corie) Vik of Hanover; and a daughter, Virginia Gail Vik of Isanti; one grandson, Evan (Nicole) Vik; three granddaughters, Elise Vik, Brenna Vik, and Tarynn Vik; one sister, Julie (Rene) Pena of Canton; one brother, Jim Gabor of Rochester; and a sister-in-law, Jenny Doughty Gabor of Lake City. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jack; sister Jean, and daughter, Jennifer.

The family requests memorials to the donor's choice, or flowers.