Mildred “Midge” Sweningson, 89, of Marshfield, formerly of
Medford, passed away Sunday February 11, 2018 at Marshfield Medical Center.
Midge was born June 9, 1928 in the Town of Hanson, Wood
County, to the late George and Emma (Braeger) Zentner. At the age of one she
moved with her family to Westboro, where she attended Westboro Schools, and was
a 1946 graduate of Westboro High School. Upon graduation from high school she
took employment with Krug Law Office in Medford, and became a legal secretary
until the time of her retirement in 1995.
She was united in marriage to Paul A. Sweningson Jr., on
July 13, 1968, at the Methodist Church in Pine City, Minnesota. Paul preceded
her in death on April 25, 2006.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, the United
Methodist Women’s Circle, the Keenagers group, and served as a Sunday School
Teacher for many years. She was also a member of the Chequamegon Bird Club, and
served on the board of Medford Performing Arts.
Midge enjoyed nature, picking wild flowers, feeding and
watching birds, walking, shopping trips to the mall and traveling.
She is survived by her Son, Paul A. Sweningson, III, of
Marshfield, Grandson, Ethan Paul Sweningson of Marshfield, and several nieces and
nephews. She is further preceded in death by her brothers: George, David,
Victor and Emmett, Sister Emily Zentner and Sister in Law Marie Zentner.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday
February 17, 2018 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel. Visitation will be
held from 9:30 AM until the time of services. Burial will take place at Mt.
Olive Cemetery, Westboro.
Memorial donations in honor of Midge can be given to the
Medford United Methodist Church.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com
