Mary C. Zank Obituary (1920 - 2005)

MARY C. ZANK Mary C. Zank, age 85, of Menomonie, WI died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. The former Mary Catherine Deacon was born Feb. 7, 1920 in Fairchild, WI to William and Susie (Lanterman) Deacon. She was raised in Fairchild and attended Hay Creek grade school. Mary graduated from John Marshall High School in Minneapolis, MN. After graduation, Mary moved back to Fairchild where she married Keith Zank on Sept. 11, 1940 in Augusta. They farmed for five years, then owned and operated gas stations in Fairchild, Eau Claire and Rusk. They later farmed in the Wheeler area. Mary was also a cook for several local restaurants. Mary enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, baking and gardening. She also loved to go to the local dances. Mary is survived by: Her daughter, Judyth (Douglas) Pederson of Wheeler 3 granddaughters, Suzie (Tony) Antczak of Hillsdale,WI Nicolle (Steve) Dodge of Colfax Roxanne Zank of Colorado 2 grandsons, Daniel (Lyndsey Bird) Pederson of Wheeler August Zank of Colorado 6 great-grandchildren Cassie, Thane and Kade Antczak Katrinna and Nathaniel Dodge Durran Pederson 1 brother, Edward Deacon of Whitehall, WI A very dear friend, Howard Steinke of Colfax And other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Keith; an infant daughter, Vera Jean; and a son, Theodore Zank. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Rev. Steven Crites officiating. Burial will be in Fairchild Cemetery in Fairchild, WI. Family and friends are welcome at the funeral home from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Monday and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.