Jutila was recently given the Ever Forward Volunteer Champion Award for her volunteer service at the Good Samaritan Society-Lakota, a nursing facility providing senior care in northeast North Dakota.
Together again: Wife and husband enjoy visiting in person at Good Samaritan Society-Lakota
Married for 52 years, the Vasicheks, both 75, have spent the majority of their time apart since July 2020, when Bob Vasichek moved to Good Samaritan Society-Lakota, N.D. 8:00 am, Feb. 20, 2021 ×
Carmen and Bob Vasichek enjoy visiting in person at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota Thursday. The couple, married for 52 years, have been mostly apart since this past July, when Bob moved into the facility. They visit daily for a half hour, socially-distanced and following COVID-19 guidelines. Photo by Eric Hylden/Grand Forks Herald
LAKOTA, N.D. – Carmen Vasichek’s eyes smiled above her facemask as her husband, Bob, began to sing the words to one of his favorite Czech songs.