Adrienne A. Hennlich, age 84, former Medford resident passed
away peacefully with family on October 14th, 2017 at Dove Healthcare West
Reflections Unit in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
A visitation will be held at the Hemer Funeral Home in Medford
on Wednesday, October 18th, from 5:00-7:00 PM. A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 PM by nephew, Deacon Dallas Carlson. Visitation will continue on October 19th from 9:30 AM till the time of service at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be held at
10:00 AM on October 19th, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father
David Neuschwander officiating. Interment will follow at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery in
Dorchester, Wisconsin.
Adrienne was born on September 15th, 1933 to Richard and
Demerise Grzadzieleski in Drayton, North Dakota. She attended Drayton schools.
After high school graduation Adrienne moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated
with a degree in medical technology. Adrienne then moved to Medford and was
employed by the Medford Clinic as a laboratory technician. During this time,
she met the love of her life William Bill Hennlich. Bill and Adrienne were
married on June 22nd, 1963 in Drayton ND.
Adrienne loved spending time with and caring for her family.
Her interests included history, interior decorating and art. After her
retirement from the Medford Clinic she worked as curator at the Taylor County
Historical Society, where she was also a member. Adrienne also volunteered in a
reading program through the Medford Area School District and was known as one
of the grandmas. She was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and
many Sundays was a greeter. Adrienne enjoyed her Saturday coffee group with
friends. She adored and was most proud of her granddaughter Hannah Buchholz.
"Grammy" will be so missed.
Adrienne is survived by her daughter Margaret (Allen)
Buchholz, Fall Creek, Wisconsin. Granddaughter Hannah Buchholz, La Crosse
Wisconsin. Her sister Claris (Carl) Peterson, Arizona. A sister in law Alice
Grzadzieleski North Dakota. Sister and brother in law Janice and Connie
Diesing, Brookfield, Wisconsin, Sister in law Joan (late Jerry) Baker,
Dorchester Wisconsin, Sister in law Dorothy (late Bob) Forseth, and Brother in law James (Patricia) Hennlich of Colby. In addition to many nieces and nephews.
Adrienne was preceded in death by William Hennlich, her
parents, a sister Janice (Dallas) Carlson, and brother Harris Grzadzieleski.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Adrienne's name may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association, Alz.org for care, support, research, awareness, and
advocacy activities.
Hemer Funeral Service of
Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences
can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.
