Ann Pechman, of Town of Peck, died Friday, July 22, 2011 at Evergreen Terrace. She was 88 years old. She was born on August 9, 1922 in Deerbrook, a daughter of Frank and Victoria (Franc) Simek. She married Walter Pechman Sr. on June 1, 1940 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Deerbrook. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1992. The couple farmed for many years in the town of Peck.
Mrs. Pechman worked for the Unified School District of Antigo as a cook at the High School.
She was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge and the women's club in the town of Peck. She enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, baking-especially kolaches, gardening, dancing, traveling, and grocery shopping.
Survivors include two daughters Carol (Victor) Illichmann, Evansville, Lorraine (James) Wilson, Argonne; a son Walter (Beth) Pechman Jr., Antigo; a sister Rose Malliette, Antigo; nine grandchildren Victor (Kim) Illichmann, Delavan, Mitchell Illichmann M.D. and Scott Matthews, Madison, Carmen Illichmann and fiancee Rob Miceli, San Diego, Calif, Gina (Chris) Raboin, Wausau, Alicia (Dave) Reimann, Antigo, Tina (Jerod) Littleton, Argonne, Amy (Willy) Krause, Crandon, Chad Wilson, Argonne, Trent (Amber) Wilson, Hiles; 14 great grandchildren Nadia and Rowan Illichmann, Zak, Brendan and Evan Rabion, Ethan Reimann, Kayla, Lindsay and Lauren Littleton, Peyton and Tucker Krause, Kelsey, Kaden and Kylee Wilson; two sisters-in-law Jean Simek, Wittenberg and Mildred Mraz, Berlin.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by three brothers Edward Frank and Ladislar Simek.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Strong officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home and Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of services.
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You have our deepest condolences. Your Mom was a great lady
Were so sad to hear about your Mom's passing. We always enjoyed seeing her at the ZCBJ meetings and the Christmas Party's. You have our deepest consolences. OX
I always enjoyed talking to your Mom She was a great person. We are so very for the loss of your mother.
We are going to miss you Grandma Anna! We love you very much and we know you will be watching over us from Heaven.
To the family of Ann Pechman,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time. We feel fortunate to have known your mom.
Nancy and Ron
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