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Marie A. “Mamie” <I>Huss</I> Funk

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Marie A. “Mamie” Huss Funk

Birth
Mishicot, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
11 Feb 2015 (aged 96)
Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
Plot
11-6
Memorial ID
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Marie A. (Mamie) Funk, age 96, of 2317 42nd St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, February 11, 2015, at her residence.Marie was born April 26, 1918, in the town of Mishicot, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Spitzelberger) Huss. She married Norbert Funk on October 25, 1939 in Mishicot. He preceded her in death on November 22, 1986. Together, the couple farmed in the town of Mishicot for 31 years, and after moving to Two Rivers, Marie also worked at the Two Rivers Hospital for 7 years. She was a very active member of the Two Rivers Senior Center, where she alone crocheted over 100 Helmet Liners which were sent overseas for our troups. Her efforts earned her the Senior Center's Volunteer of the Year Award in 2007. She also crocheted many afghans over the years for her family. Marie was also a great cook and baker; she enjoyed her gardens, especially the roses in her flower garden.Survivors include her three daughters and two sons-in-law: Janet Shaw of Mishicot and special friend, Mike Franz, Ruth (Brian) Marcelle of Two Rivers and Helen (Arthur) Haese of Two Rivers; one son, Tom Funk of Two Rivers and special friend, Elsie Korinek; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Funk of Two Rivers; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; and 1 step great great grandchild. She is further survived by four sisters, Josie Hruska, Agnes Frank, and Doris Glesner, all of Two Rivers, and Frances Strouf of Ohio; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and her husband of 47 years, Norbert, she was also preceded in death by two sons and a daughter-in-law: Robert Funk, and Harold and Nancy Funk; a step great grandson, Eric Neuman; one sister, Betty Huss; three brothers, Hilbert, Carl, and Richard Huss; and four brothers-in-law, Delmar Frank, Harold Glesner, Neal Strouf, and Joe Hruska. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd., Two Rivers. Rev. Tom Reynebeau will officiate at the service, with burial to take place in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers, at a later date.The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Saturday morning from 9:00 until 10:15 a.m. There will be no visitation held this evening.Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Funk family with funeral arrangements.Marie's family extends a special thank you to the caregivers of Aurora VNA Hospice, especially Terri and Pam, for the wonderful care and compassion given to our mother.
Marie A. (Mamie) Funk, age 96, of 2317 42nd St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, February 11, 2015, at her residence.Marie was born April 26, 1918, in the town of Mishicot, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Spitzelberger) Huss. She married Norbert Funk on October 25, 1939 in Mishicot. He preceded her in death on November 22, 1986. Together, the couple farmed in the town of Mishicot for 31 years, and after moving to Two Rivers, Marie also worked at the Two Rivers Hospital for 7 years. She was a very active member of the Two Rivers Senior Center, where she alone crocheted over 100 Helmet Liners which were sent overseas for our troups. Her efforts earned her the Senior Center's Volunteer of the Year Award in 2007. She also crocheted many afghans over the years for her family. Marie was also a great cook and baker; she enjoyed her gardens, especially the roses in her flower garden.Survivors include her three daughters and two sons-in-law: Janet Shaw of Mishicot and special friend, Mike Franz, Ruth (Brian) Marcelle of Two Rivers and Helen (Arthur) Haese of Two Rivers; one son, Tom Funk of Two Rivers and special friend, Elsie Korinek; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Funk of Two Rivers; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; and 1 step great great grandchild. She is further survived by four sisters, Josie Hruska, Agnes Frank, and Doris Glesner, all of Two Rivers, and Frances Strouf of Ohio; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and her husband of 47 years, Norbert, she was also preceded in death by two sons and a daughter-in-law: Robert Funk, and Harold and Nancy Funk; a step great grandson, Eric Neuman; one sister, Betty Huss; three brothers, Hilbert, Carl, and Richard Huss; and four brothers-in-law, Delmar Frank, Harold Glesner, Neal Strouf, and Joe Hruska. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd., Two Rivers. Rev. Tom Reynebeau will officiate at the service, with burial to take place in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers, at a later date.The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Saturday morning from 9:00 until 10:15 a.m. There will be no visitation held this evening.Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Funk family with funeral arrangements.Marie's family extends a special thank you to the caregivers of Aurora VNA Hospice, especially Terri and Pam, for the wonderful care and compassion given to our mother.


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  • Added: Jun 19, 2015
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148053567/marie_a-funk: accessed ), memorial page for Marie A. “Mamie” Huss Funk (26 Apr 1918–11 Feb 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 148053567, citing Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by Aavedt (contributor 47229161).