Marion Josephine Osness
As a child of God, Marion completed her earthly journey and went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 4, 2013. She was 100 years old. She was born on March 11, 1912 to the late Andrew and Margaret Fischer in Merrill, having been one of 13 children.
Marion was the loving wife of the late Leonard Osness for 53 years. She married Leonard on January 18, 1932 in Merrill, he preceded her in death on June 13, 1985. They were blessed with three children Dr. Wayne (Donna) of Lawrence, Kansas; Marilyn (Allen) Goeman of Grafton and Diane Ward (the late Daniel Kielhofer and Jon Ward) of Madison. Also dear to her heart were 11 grandchildren, Patrick (Barb), Karen (Stan), Cinda (Rod), Deena, Lynne (Owen), David (Gale), Denise (Tim), Douglas, Dauna (Ed), Dean (JoEllen) and Dale (Tammy); 26 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Other survivors include a brother, Andrew (Myrtle) Fischer of Merrill; a sister, Lorraine (Harold) Bettin of Menomonee Falls, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was employed by Gunkel's Bakery for 32 years where she enjoyed selling tasty treats and delighting the children with those big delicious cookies.
Marion was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo for 80 years. During her earlier years she was active in the Dorcas Society at Peace Lutheran Church, the Fireman's Auxiliary, Lutheran Women's Missionary League, Valparaiso Guild and various other organizations.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church with Reverend David Karolus officiating. Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Peace Lutheran Church.
The family would like to express special thanks to Evergreen Terrace and its caregivers for all the tender loving care they showed to Marion for the last 14 years. They have truly been a blessing.
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I extend my sincere sympathy to Aunt Marion's children and their families. She was an angel with a pretty smile. I remember many years ago when my mother, Marie Fischer, would say to us children, "lets take a ride to Antigo and visit Aunt Marion". We were all for it and off we went and made our first stop at Gunkel's bakery. She was always so happy to see us and we were even happier to see her. My sister, Paulette and I, Virginia, would look at those jumbo cashews in the big jar on the counter. Aunt Marion noticed our big eyes looking at the cashews and said, "girls just reach in there and get yourselves a big scoopful"!! Wow, she made our day!! God Bless You, Aunt Marion and may you rest in peace as Our Dear Savior welcomes you home with open arms. Love and prayers to her children and their families. Virginia (Fischer) Peterson
What a beautiful Lady!! Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I had the pleasure of working with her at the bakery when I was in high school.
Diane was a grade school and high school
classmate of mine.
Richard Eden
I was blessed to be apart of the family that included grandma, even though i didnt get to see her as much as i wish i did everytime i did she was nice, talkative and there for me if i needed anything. Its truely a blessing that she saw over 100 years and got to see everyone grow up and start their own families. My heart goes out to everyone who knew her and was blessed to have her in their lives.
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