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Elizabeth Bradley
Elizabeth M. Bradley, age 89 of Wausau formerly of Antigo died September 12, 2013 in New Hampshire while visiting her friend Bill DeLong. The couple renewed their friendship at their 70th class reunion in 2011 and have enjoyed each others company the past few years.
She was born January 23, 1924 in Appleton the daughter of Simon Peter and Clara Marie (Mollen) Van Gorp.
Raised in Appleton, she was a 1941 graduate of Appleton High School and received a degree in social work from Lawrence University, Appleton in 1945. She was a member of the Lawrence University Band where she played the oboe.
She married John H. Bradley on May 4, 1946 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton. He preceded her in death January 11, 1994.
Following her marriage, she moved to Milwaukee and in 1947 moved to Antigo. In 1999 she moved toWausau where she was employed at Bradley Chiropractic from 1999 until 2012.
Mrs. Bradley was Past president of The Woman's Club of Antigo, past chairperson of the Fine Arts Department , Volunteer at Eastview Medical Rehabilitation Center conducting Creative Writing and Poetry Classes, Langlade County Committee on Aging volunteer delivering meals on wheels, and was involved with bridge clubs in Antigo. She was the recipient of the Antigo Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award in 1992 for establishing the LeRoyer Hospice Program at Langlade Memorial Hospital. She was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader, and a member of the Sparks-Doernenburg American Legion Post #3 Auxiliary, the Leland Tollefson Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 2653, and the Langlade County Cabane Locale #1204, La Society de Femme, all of Antigo.
In Wausau she was a member of First Universalist Unitarian Church, she volunteered at the Woodson Art Museum and at the Marathon County Public Library. She was a member of American Association of University Women and the Metro Club.
Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen Bradley Appleton, Barbara (Allen Limberg) Bradley Wausau; six sons, Stephen (Mary) Bradley Antigo, Mark (Ann) Bradley Wausau, James Bradley Rye, NY, Patrick (Karrye) Bradley Weston, Joseph (Deb) Bradley Harshaw, Thomas (Laurel) Bradley Antigo; 20 grandchildren, five great grandchildren; four sisters, Marquerite Van Gorp Appleton, Marcella "Sally" Pendergast Appleton, Catherine Meixl, Neenah, Petronella Vanden Heuvel Appleton; a sisters-in-law, Jacquelyn Van Gorp LaGrange, IL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Bradley and parents, two brothers Roman and Eugene Van Gorp and a sister Dorothy Kiley.
Funeral services will be held at First Universalist Unitarian Church, corner of 6th and Grant Steets in Wausau on Tuesday Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul Beckel officiating.
Interment will take place in the Queen of Peace Cemetery in Antigo.
Visitation will be on Monday from 3:30 - 8 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home 1550 Neva Rd. (Hwy 45) Antigo and on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.
Contributions may be made to the UW-Marathon County Foundation or to the Universalist Unitarian Church, Wausau.
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com.
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Condolences to Betty's close friend and children. I met her (my great-aunt) , for the first time as an adult, at my father's funeral last October. She seemed to be such a warm caring person. It is so difficult to lose those we love. My heart goes out to all of you.
Kelly Kiley-Klein
September 30, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of your Mom and my dear aunt's passing. I have first hand knowledge of knowing how hard it is to deal with the fact that your Mom is no longer on this earth. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joanne Van Gorp Mayer
September 17, 2013
RIP Betty Bradley.
I had the pleasure of meeting you numerous times in church.
However, I also got to know a couple of your kids somewhat over the years and that is how I know of the great legacy you leave us ALL with.
You are an inspiration.
Barb, Al, Patrick, Karrye ... you have my deepest sympathies. What a great human being she was!
David Keeffe
September 17, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Mark and your families in your mom's passing. She was a great and remarkable woman. So glad I was able to meet her years ago.
Mary Lemirand
September 17, 2013
Betty was a beautiful lady with a wicked sense of humor. I truly enjoyed talking with her.
She will certainly be missed.
Lanore J. Rusch
September 17, 2013
To the family,
Your Mother was "some thing else". She was a beautiful lady with a wicked sense of humor.
September 17, 2013
I count myself blessed to be able to have served such an intelligent and classy woman. My best to her and her family.
Warren Kaye
September 16, 2013
Karrye and family, so sorry for your loss.
Debby
Debby Okrzesik
September 16, 2013
Dear Mark and Ann,
With caring thoughts and deepest sympathy.
Memories last forever.
Nancy Thiel-Lemke
September 16, 2013
Dear Mark, Patrick, and family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your dear Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom & Noel Krieg
September 16, 2013
Dear Mark, Patrick, and family,
We send our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your dear Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom & Noel Krieg
September 16, 2013
Tom and family,
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your Mother. You have given us so much comfort and strength at the time of our losses, David & Michael and Lucille Alft,and other family members. We hope you find the same comfort and strength in family and friends.
Pat and Janet Alft
Bill and Barb Alft
Dan Alft
Christine Alft
Jeff and Gail Alft
Dana and Keith Zahorik
September 15, 2013
In memory of your wonderful Mother
Julie Adams Meyer
September 15, 2013
Mark and Patrick:
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of your Mom and offer our deepest sympathies. She will live on forever in your memories.
Dennis and Heidi Kepchar
Wausau
September 15, 2013
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, what a wonderful lady. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Kryshak
September 15, 2013
Deepest sympathy to you and your family Mark on the loss of your dear Mom. Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Rogene Janik
September 14, 2013
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