Elizabeth was born February 22, 1923 in Prentice, WI to John and Mary (Deutsch) Weinzatl. She is a graduate of Prentice High School. She married Edward Schilling on May 20, 1948 in Nashua, IA. Edward precedes her in death.
She is survived by 5 Daughters: Mary (Edwin) Laher, Jean (Wesley) Singleton both of Medford, Kathy (Edward) Graff of Stetsonville, Grace (Pat) Tischendorf of Dorchester, Elizabeth (Doug) Acker of Marathon, 6 Sons: Jim, Dan both of Stetsonville, Paul (Cindy), Steve (Lori) both of Medford, Ken (Brenda) of Rib Lake, Tom (Linda) of Medford, 23 Grandchildren, 33, Great Grandchildren, Sister in Law Dorothy Rosenlof of Prentice and many nieces and nephews.
She is further preceded by her Parents, Son John Schilling, and 12 Brothers and Sisters.
Elizabeth and Edward farmed in Westboro, while she raised her children. She then went on to work at Gem Products in Rib Lake, and retired from there in 1985. She enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting, completing word searchs and reading. She also loved to make quilts, and made one for every one of her grandchildren. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and never let them leave a visit without a treat.
Elizabeth was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and was active in the Women’s Circle.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday April 17, 2017 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Father Phil Juza will officiate. A Rosary Service will take place at Holy Rosary at 9:30 AM, and visitation will follow until the time of services. Burial will be held in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial donations in honor of Elizabeth Schilling can be given to her family, with designation at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com
