Lila M. Czarnezki, 90, Medford died on Friday, January 15 at Our House Senior Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 years.
Memorial services for Lila will be private family only with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford.
Lila was born on May 8, 1930 in the Town of Deer Creek, the daughter of Ambrose and Helen (Schneider) Retterath. She attended Stetsonville Grade School and was a 1948 graduate of Medford High School. Her marriage took place on October 2, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Milan G. Czarnezki and he preceded her in death on January 10, 2016.
They farmed in the Town of Hammel until 1957. Then they moved to Medford and she was a dedicated housewife and mother; nothing was more important to her than her family. For over 45 years, she provided loving childcare to grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many other children who she loved and cherished as her own. She was known as the “cake lady” as she baked and decorated many cakes for special occasions. She enjoyed baking, making quilts, playing cards, gardening, flowers and spending time with her family. Always having a smile on her face, she touched many lives. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, and the Council of Catholic Women.
Surviving are her children, Jim (Cas) Czarnezki of Tennessee, Gary Czarnezki of Medford, John (Nancy) Czarnezki of Rib Lake, Cheryl Bach of Weston and Joanne (Perry) Wolf of Athens; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son-in-law, John Bach, brothers, Leonard and Joe Retterath, great-grandchildren, Tori Jean Czarnezki, Ethan Ryan Czarnezki and Aaron John Czarnezki.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the
family. For online condolences, please
visit hemerfuneralservice.com.
