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Dorothy Ferge Obituary

Ferge, Dorothy M.

Dorothy M. Ferge, age 89, Rothschild, WI, died October 19, 2013, at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born January 18, 1924, in Wausau, daughter of the late Irene Mackoway. On October 13, 1943, she married William A. Ferge at Peace United Church of Christ, Schofield. William preceded Dorothy in death in 1982.

Dorothy was a crossing guard for the D.C. Everest School District from 1957-1967. She then worked at Kennedy Park Nursing Home in the village of Weston from 1967-1999. After her retirement, she was a senior aide at the Health Care Center in Wausau for six years. Dorothy also volunteered for the United Way and Good News.

Dorothy was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary from 1986 until her death. Some of her hobbies included sight-seeing, reading, playing cards, and spending time with her family.

Dorothy is survived by her two sons, William M. (Carlo) Ferge of Marshfield, WI, and James (Laurie) Ferge of Tomahawk, WI, and a daughter Kathy (Steve Boehm) of Wausau, WI. Grandchildren include Christopher, Rachel, Alexander, Jacob, Megan, Matthew, Katie, and Kristin, and three great grand-daughters, Abigale, Sophie, and Aubrey.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Thursday, October 24, 2013, at Peace United Church of Christ, 1530 Grand Ave., Schofield. Rev. Larry Treece will officiate. Visitation will from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. In accordance with Dorothy's wishes, a private interment will be held at the Town of Berlin Cemetery at a later date. The Brainard Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.

Condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com

The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the Aspirus Hospice Staff; and Doctor Susan Zimbric for her many years of loving care for Dorothy.

Published by Wausau Daily Herald on Oct. 22, 2013.
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I'll always remember the special times at Copper Lake with the Ferge clan. They're in heaven now, reunited and at peace. My sympathy goes out to you.

Pam Koch

October 25, 2013

I'm sorry I could not make today....
Was looking forward seeing Bill, Jim, and Kathy.also the grand children. My mom and your mom were good friends and neighbors. Now it's her turn to rest, after working so long as a caregiver,
Love to you all..... Julie Sandquist Donovan

Julie Donovan

October 24, 2013

To My Ferge Cousins,

I have you in my thoughts and prayers. Loved your Mom!

Your Madison Cousin,

Audrey (Scheel) Marquardt

Audrey Marquardt

October 24, 2013

Ferge Family,

My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with all of you. Hold your beautiful memories close to your hearts.

Most fondly,
Roxie Burns Callahan
Onalaska, WI

October 23, 2013

Jim so sorry for your loss.

jerry Wistein

October 22, 2013

Kathy and Steve and family,
I'm so sorry to read about your Mom. Prayers and thoughts to all of you.
Love, Ann Ovel

October 22, 2013

Kathy and family,
May you find comfort in many fond memories of your mother. Hugs.

Debbie Burger-Rekau

October 22, 2013

Katie & Kristen & Family,

I am sooooo very sorry for your loss! My throughts/prayers/hugs go out to all of you during this very tough time :(
Melissa & Paul Schmidt

October 22, 2013

Katie & family,
May your hearts find peace.

Kimberly G.

October 22, 2013

Kathy: I am sorry for your loss. God be with you.

Diane (Schanke) Moberg

October 22, 2013

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