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Mary Katheryn Elleson
Mary Katheryn Elleson
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Mary Katheryn Elleson, of Antigo, died Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Azura Memory Care in Wausau. She was 94 years old. She was born on February 12, 1927, in Glidden, WI a daughter of Joseph and Gertrude (Taylor) Thurston. She married Ralph Elleson on August 30, 1952. He preceded her in death on April 3, 2002.

Mary was a graduate of Glidden High School, class of 1944. She received her teaching degree from Northland College in Ashland in 1948 with a triple major in biology, math and chemistry and a minor in Spanish. She participated in post-graduate studies at UCLA, Michigan State, South Oregon University, and UW Stevens Point.

She began her teaching career in Butternut teaching Spanish, math, biology, and general science. She was a teacher in Butternut for 14 years. She then taught Spanish and math at Antigo High School from 1962 until her retirement in 1986. In addition to teaching, she was the assistant coach, team mother, bus driver, and number one cheerleader for all the teams her husband, Ralph, coached during the 24 years at Antigo High School.

Mary was a member of Catholic Daughters and the American Legion Auxiliary in both Butternut and Antigo. She volunteered in the library at Langlade Memorial Hospital and with the Lion's Club. Following retirement, she tutored both elementary and high school students.

Mary was a member of the St. John Catholic Church in Antigo where she also taught religion classes.

She enjoyed crocheting and working outdoors. She had a deep love for animals especially her dogs, Boomer and Skipper.

Survivors include cousins, Kathy MacDonald of New York, NY; Mike MacDonald of Milwaukee; Lucas, Sophie, Ava, Kelley, Katie, David and Ian MacDonald; and special friends, John and Rosemary Marx of Antigo.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph C. Elleson; and two brothers, William G. Thurston and George Earl Thurston.

A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo with Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Tuesday at the church in Hoffmann Hall from 10 to 11 a.m.

Memorials may be directed to the USDA Foundation/ Elleson Tennis Courts, 120 S. Dorr Street, Antigo, WI 54409

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10
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St. John Catholic Church
415 6th Ave.
Antigo, Wisconsin 54409
Visitation will take place at the church in Hoffmann Hall
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Antigo, Wisconsin 54409
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D Diane Lukas on Aug 10, 2021

Mary lived across the street from us on F. She had the most amazing landscaped yard. Wonderful woman and will truly be missed. Love and prayers to the family. She is a beautiful angel ♥️

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