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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Rita M. Junk
Rita M.
Junk
June 22, 1931 – March 24, 2015
Rita M. Junk's Obituary
Rita M. Junk, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
Rita was born on June 22, 1931 in Whitelaw to the late Louis and Frances Augustine Schamburek. On August 25, 1951, Rita married Philip J. Junk at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Whitelaw. Philip preceded her in death on January 23, 1985. Rita had been employed at Aluminum Goods, Roorbach Flowers, Montgomery Ward, Santa's Best, Johnson Hills, Big Lots and United Laundries. She loved spending her time gardening and bird watching. Rita was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include Rita's seven children: Grace (Peter) Ording, Manitowoc; Thomas Junk and special friend Pat, Phoenix, AZ; Gloria (William) Koeppel, Maribel; Stanley (Theresa) Junk, Two Rivers; Robert (Robin) Junk, Henderson, N.C.; John (Sue) Junk, Manitowoc; and Steve (Kerry) Junk, Shawano; 14 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother-in-law: Ray (Mary) Junk; sister-in-law: Josephine Theyerl; special friend and dance partner: Gary Sittman; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rita was preceded in death by her parents: Louis and Frances Schamburek; husband: Philip; brother: "Stoney" Joe Schamburek; and six sisters: Helen Lemberger, Marie Herrman, Agnes Birringer, Esther Braun, Gertrude Birringer, and Beatrice Schamburek.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. Dave Pleier will officiate with entombment taking place at Knollwood Mausoleum. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday from 3 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 5 p.m. Following the service, a dinner will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Rita's family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Shady Lane Rehabilitation, St. Vincent Medical Staff 6th floor ICU and 9th floor, and the Two Rivers Fire Department Transport.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Rita's name.
Rita was born on June 22, 1931 in Whitelaw to the late Louis and Frances Augustine Schamburek. On August 25, 1951, Rita married Philip J. Junk at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Whitelaw. Philip preceded her in death on January 23, 1985. Rita had been employed at Aluminum Goods, Roorbach Flowers, Montgomery Ward, Santa's Best, Johnson Hills, Big Lots and United Laundries. She loved spending her time gardening and bird watching. Rita was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include Rita's seven children: Grace (Peter) Ording, Manitowoc; Thomas Junk and special friend Pat, Phoenix, AZ; Gloria (William) Koeppel, Maribel; Stanley (Theresa) Junk, Two Rivers; Robert (Robin) Junk, Henderson, N.C.; John (Sue) Junk, Manitowoc; and Steve (Kerry) Junk, Shawano; 14 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother-in-law: Ray (Mary) Junk; sister-in-law: Josephine Theyerl; special friend and dance partner: Gary Sittman; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rita was preceded in death by her parents: Louis and Frances Schamburek; husband: Philip; brother: "Stoney" Joe Schamburek; and six sisters: Helen Lemberger, Marie Herrman, Agnes Birringer, Esther Braun, Gertrude Birringer, and Beatrice Schamburek.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. Dave Pleier will officiate with entombment taking place at Knollwood Mausoleum. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday from 3 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 5 p.m. Following the service, a dinner will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Rita's family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Shady Lane Rehabilitation, St. Vincent Medical Staff 6th floor ICU and 9th floor, and the Two Rivers Fire Department Transport.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Rita's name.
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