Emily S. Schenck

Emily S. Schenck obituary, Lewistown, MT

Emily S. Schenck

Emily Schenck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Creel Funeral Home - Lewistown on Oct. 3, 2023.

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Emily S. Schenck, 83, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born in Roundup, Montana to Frank and Stella (Sulewski) Kowalczyk on January 13, 1940. She was the youngest of eight children and graduated from Roundup High School.
In 1960, Emily married Elbert Schenck in Lewistown, MT. They resided in Lewistown and had five children: John, Kris, James, Michael, and Kathleen. Emily held various jobs before beginning her 23 year career as a CNA with the Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center; retiring in 2002.
Emily carried on after losing Elbert "Bud" in 1969. She served for a time as a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts and she was a wonderful baker and cook. Her homemade Christmas goodies were cherished and will be missed.
Emily is preceded in death by her husband, Elbert; children, John Schenck, Kris (Dan) Frank, and James Schenck; brothers, Chester, Harry, Leo, and Joe; and sisters, Cecelia, Katie, and Jenny.
Emily is survived by her son, Michael (Donna) Schenck; daughter, Kathleen Schenck Hall; grandchildren, Marcus, Justin, Kyra, Mallory, Jerome, Sami, Erin, Nick, John, Anna, and Jennie; great-grandchildren, Hayley, Marcus Jr., Sarah, Madelyn, Khloe, Ryleigh, Benjamin, Chevelle, Oakley, Damien, and Carter; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, 3:00 p.m. at the Lewistown City Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Council on Aging. Memorial donations are requested to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Arrangements are under the care of Creel Funeral Home. Emily's family and friends can share memories and condolences at www.creelfuneralhome.com
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