MARCELLA E. STRAKA
(1917 - 2012)
Marcella E. Straka, age 94, former Melnik and Mishicot resident, entered into eternal life Friday evening, May 11, 2012 at the Harmony House Assisted Living Facility of Two Rivers.
Marcella was born October 28, 1917 in the town of Kossuth to the late Henry and Ella Popelars Zeman, and has been a lifelong area resident. She married Lloyd H. Straka April 14, 1937 in Elgin, IL. He preceded her in death October 18, 2003. She and her husband farmed in the town of Gibson for many years before moving to Mishicot. Marcella was a devoted member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church, where she belonged to the Martha Society of the church. She was a 60 year member of the Manitowoc Co. Homemakers Association, and served as a Leader for the Brockville 4-H Group. She was also a member of the ZCBJ Lodge, and worked as a volunteer in Mishicot for M.A.G.I.C. Marcella and her husband took great pride in raising 15 foster children. She had a great love for the outdoors, enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, feeding her birds and motorcycle riding.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and James Tegen, of Green Bay, Diane and Barry Grimmer, of Mishicot, two sons and daughters-in-law, Russel and Karen Straka, of Cascade, WI, Frank and Donna Straka, of Algoma, 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Harvey Zeman, of Melnik, a foster-son, Gary Winkel, of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, and many special friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Allan Straka, and two brothers, Arnold and Hank Zeman.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, in Melnik, with Phil Kinzel presiding, with burial to follow in the Kossuth National Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Relatives and friends may call from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Tuesday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home 344 So. State St., in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10:00a.m. on Wednesday at the church, until the time of service at 11:00a.m.
A memorial fund has been established for the Melnik Presbyterian Church.
The Straka family would like to express a special thank you to the entire community of the Melnik Presbyterian Church for the many special friendships created through the years, and would also like to thank the entire staff of the Harmony House Assisted Living Facility and to Asera Care Hospice for the love, care, and support shown to Marcella and our family during her residency at Harmony, your kindness will always be remembered.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wis., Sunday, May 13, 2012
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(1917 - 2012)
Marcella E. Straka, age 94, former Melnik and Mishicot resident, entered into eternal life Friday evening, May 11, 2012 at the Harmony House Assisted Living Facility of Two Rivers.
Marcella was born October 28, 1917 in the town of Kossuth to the late Henry and Ella Popelars Zeman, and has been a lifelong area resident. She married Lloyd H. Straka April 14, 1937 in Elgin, IL. He preceded her in death October 18, 2003. She and her husband farmed in the town of Gibson for many years before moving to Mishicot. Marcella was a devoted member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church, where she belonged to the Martha Society of the church. She was a 60 year member of the Manitowoc Co. Homemakers Association, and served as a Leader for the Brockville 4-H Group. She was also a member of the ZCBJ Lodge, and worked as a volunteer in Mishicot for M.A.G.I.C. Marcella and her husband took great pride in raising 15 foster children. She had a great love for the outdoors, enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, feeding her birds and motorcycle riding.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and James Tegen, of Green Bay, Diane and Barry Grimmer, of Mishicot, two sons and daughters-in-law, Russel and Karen Straka, of Cascade, WI, Frank and Donna Straka, of Algoma, 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Harvey Zeman, of Melnik, a foster-son, Gary Winkel, of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, and many special friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Allan Straka, and two brothers, Arnold and Hank Zeman.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, in Melnik, with Phil Kinzel presiding, with burial to follow in the Kossuth National Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Relatives and friends may call from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Tuesday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home 344 So. State St., in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10:00a.m. on Wednesday at the church, until the time of service at 11:00a.m.
A memorial fund has been established for the Melnik Presbyterian Church.
The Straka family would like to express a special thank you to the entire community of the Melnik Presbyterian Church for the many special friendships created through the years, and would also like to thank the entire staff of the Harmony House Assisted Living Facility and to Asera Care Hospice for the love, care, and support shown to Marcella and our family during her residency at Harmony, your kindness will always be remembered.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wis., Sunday, May 13, 2012
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MARCELLA E. STRAKA
(1917 - 2012)
Marcella E. Straka, age 94, former Melnik and Mishicot resident, entered into eternal life Friday evening, May 11, 2012 at the Harmony House Assisted Living Facility of Two Rivers.
Marcella was born October 28, 1917 in the town of Kossuth to the late Henry and Ella Popelars Zeman, and has been a lifelong area resident. She married Lloyd H. Straka April 14, 1937 in Elgin, IL. He preceded her in death October 18, 2003. She and her husband farmed in the town of Gibson for many years before moving to Mishicot. Marcella was a devoted member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church, where she belonged to the Martha Society of the church. She was a 60 year member of the Manitowoc Co. Homemakers Association, and served as a Leader for the Brockville 4-H Group. She was also a member of the ZCBJ Lodge, and worked as a volunteer in Mishicot for M.A.G.I.C. Marcella and her husband took great pride in raising 15 foster children. She had a great love for the outdoors, enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, feeding her birds and motorcycle riding.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and James Tegen, of Green Bay, Diane and Barry Grimmer, of Mishicot, two sons and daughters-in-law, Russel and Karen Straka, of Cascade, WI, Frank and Donna Straka, of Algoma, 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Harvey Zeman, of Melnik, a foster-son, Gary Winkel, of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, and many special friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Allan Straka, and two brothers, Arnold and Hank Zeman.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, in Melnik, with Phil Kinzel presiding, with burial to follow in the Kossuth National Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Relatives and friends may call from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Tuesday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home 344 So. State St., in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10:00a.m. on Wednesday at the church, until the time of service at 11:00a.m.
A memorial fund has been established for the Melnik Presbyterian Church.
The Straka family would like to express a special thank you to the entire community of the Melnik Presbyterian Church for the many special friendships created through the years, and would also like to thank the entire staff of the Harmony House Assisted Living Facility and to Asera Care Hospice for the love, care, and support shown to Marcella and our family during her residency at Harmony, your kindness will always be remembered.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wis., Sunday, May 13, 2012
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(1917 - 2012)
Marcella E. Straka, age 94, former Melnik and Mishicot resident, entered into eternal life Friday evening, May 11, 2012 at the Harmony House Assisted Living Facility of Two Rivers.
Marcella was born October 28, 1917 in the town of Kossuth to the late Henry and Ella Popelars Zeman, and has been a lifelong area resident. She married Lloyd H. Straka April 14, 1937 in Elgin, IL. He preceded her in death October 18, 2003. She and her husband farmed in the town of Gibson for many years before moving to Mishicot. Marcella was a devoted member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church, where she belonged to the Martha Society of the church. She was a 60 year member of the Manitowoc Co. Homemakers Association, and served as a Leader for the Brockville 4-H Group. She was also a member of the ZCBJ Lodge, and worked as a volunteer in Mishicot for M.A.G.I.C. Marcella and her husband took great pride in raising 15 foster children. She had a great love for the outdoors, enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, feeding her birds and motorcycle riding.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and James Tegen, of Green Bay, Diane and Barry Grimmer, of Mishicot, two sons and daughters-in-law, Russel and Karen Straka, of Cascade, WI, Frank and Donna Straka, of Algoma, 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Harvey Zeman, of Melnik, a foster-son, Gary Winkel, of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, and many special friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Allan Straka, and two brothers, Arnold and Hank Zeman.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, in Melnik, with Phil Kinzel presiding, with burial to follow in the Kossuth National Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. Relatives and friends may call from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Tuesday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home 344 So. State St., in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10:00a.m. on Wednesday at the church, until the time of service at 11:00a.m.
A memorial fund has been established for the Melnik Presbyterian Church.
The Straka family would like to express a special thank you to the entire community of the Melnik Presbyterian Church for the many special friendships created through the years, and would also like to thank the entire staff of the Harmony House Assisted Living Facility and to Asera Care Hospice for the love, care, and support shown to Marcella and our family during her residency at Harmony, your kindness will always be remembered.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wis., Sunday, May 13, 2012
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