Elizabeth Jeske, of Summit Lake, died Friday, September 6, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was 90 years old. She was born on April 24, 1923 in Antigo, a daughter of Charles and Elsie (Drake) McNutt. She married John Jeske on January 30, 1942 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Deerbrook. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1983.
She and her husband owned and operated a mink farm and christmas tree farm in Summit Lake.
The time she valued most was when her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren would visit and enjoy the breads, rolls, and other creations that came from her kitchen.
Survivors include a daughter Joyce (Phillip) Love, Wausau; a son Thomas (Mary) Jeske, Stevens Point; two sisters Marge Jeske, Summit Lake, Florence Shepherd, Antigo; three brothers Bill (Jan) McNutt, Des Plaines, IL, Bob McNutt, Sussex, Jerry (Pat) McNutt, Louisville, Colorado; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a brother, John McNutt and a sister Mary Jane Egger.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Jerome Hahn officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery at Summit Lake. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
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Tom & Joyce, I was very sorry to read about the loss of your Mother. I'm sure she had a very good life, but it is still very hard to loose someone so dear.
Vicki & Chip Wagner
Her bread, blankets, fudge pie, summers up there,and snowmobling she touched so many
Joyce and Tom, we just wanted to send you our sympathy on the loss of your mother. You were very fortunate to have her for so long. She was a interesting, hardworking person, and we will remember her fondly.
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