Alma Parise, a longtime Elcho resident, died Monday, February 25, 2013 at Eastview. She was 96 years old. She was born on May 9, 1916 in Wrightstown, a daughter of Luigi and Mary (Knuth) Parise.

She lived in Milwaukee where she worked in a winery and at American Lace Papers. She moved to Elcho and worked at the Elcho School District in the kitchen. She also cleaned and cooked in private homes in the Elcho and Milwaukee areas.

Survivors include a daughter Beverly Kray, Elcho;
five grandchildren Michael (Sharon) Mach, Antigo, Daniel (Debbie) Mach, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Randy Mach, Elcho, Brian Mach, Wausau, Lisa (Robert) Donovan, Summit Lake;

eight great grandchildren David, Stefanie, Katie, Daniel, Desire, Audry, Brad, Brandon;

three great-great grandchildren Emily, Myla and Sydney.

She was preceded in death by her parents and five sisters, May Fern, Josephine Penzenstadler, Goldie LaPorte, Hattie Fisher, Edith Gokey; five brothers Charles, Fred, Ralph, George, and Louise Parise.

A funeral service will be held on Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ-Congregational in Elcho with Rev. Gary Wilner officiating. Burial will take place in Elcho Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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