Edith M Cunliffe

Edith M. Petty was born on January 4, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois to parents R. Hamlin and Edith (Blount) Petty. After graduating High School, she received a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa in Biology and History in 1954, and received a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University in Chicago in Physical Therapy in 1956. After taking time to raise her children, she re-entered the Physical Therapy field specializing in Geriatrics and worked for several Nursing Homes until her retirement in 1995. On December 8, 1956, she was united in marriage to Paul Cunliffe in Chicago, Illinois. The Couple lived in the Chicago/ Champaign area until 1965 when the moved to the Twin Cities, then to Duluth, and lastly to Webb Lake in 1995. Edith was an active member at the Danbury United Methodist Church, a member of the Webb Lake Community Club, worked at the Forts Folle Avoine in Danbury, and also Therapy Dogs International. In her spare time, she enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, and partaking in era costume for events at the Fort.
Edith is survived by her husband Paul, children: David (Terri) Cunliffe of Coral Springs, FL, Bruce (Julie) Cunliffe of Leopolis, WI, Wayne (Laura) Cunliffe of LaCrosse, WI, Philip Cunliffe of Shoreview, MN, 4 grandchildren: Andrew, Ben, Joel, Daniel, brother Ham Petty Jr. of Midlothian, IL, nephews and nieces: Richard, Michael, and Emily Ann Petty all of Illinois, and many other family and friends.
Edith is preceded in death by her parents.
Memorials may be made in Edith's name to either the Danbury United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 312 Webster, WI 54893, or Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park at 8500 County Rd. U, Danbury, WI 54830.