Mary Jane Parise "Bonnie" of Elcho died on Friday March 23, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, at the age of 79. She was born on January 12, 1928 in Antigo to Edward and Alice (Doucette) Rine. On May 28, 1949 she married Fred F. Parise at Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho, he survives. Raised in Post Lake she graduated from Elcho High School in 1945.

She was a homemaker, raised her family in Elcho where she was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She loved to read and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles.

She is survived by her husband Fred, two daughters Kathy (David) Slusar of Arbor Vitae, Janet Hightree of Elcho. Six sons, Gary, David and John (Marla) all of Elcho. Ken of Wausau, Edward (Kelly) of Rhinelander, Richard of Antigo.

Ten grandchildren Jennifer (James) Crawford and Eric (Janis) Theilman, Jason and Heather Parise, Stacy Groat and Clayton Hightree, Morgan and Jared Parise, Steven and Jacob Parise.

Eight great grandchildren Dillon, Emily, Rhea, Micasslyn, Ivy, Elizabeth, Brad, and Abby.

Four sisters Elaine (Bob) Hittle of Manitowoc, Maxine (Harold) Breuning of Milwaukee, Edris Johnson, Fern Rheaume both of Rhinelander.

One brother Dale (Kris) Rine of Mesa, Washington.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held on Monday March 26, 2007 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho with Rev. Roger Strebel officiating. Burial will take place in Elcho Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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