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Greenwood, Anita F. (Elmer)
Anita Florence (Elmer) Greenwood, 94, formerly of Maribel, passed away June 28, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.
She was born October 3, 1918, to the late Henry and Anna (Lodel) Elmer. She was the youngest of three children. Anita's mother died when she was two months old. Her extended family members raised her, especially her Uncle Casper and Aunt Emma Shaden. Interestingly enough, it was only at age 65 that she found out her birth name was actually Amelia.
Anita married Norbert Greenwood on October 12, 1940 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. They moved from Two Rivers to Maribel in 1954. They owned and operated Greenwood's Bar until January of 1995 when their daughter and son-in-law took over.
Anita enjoyed meeting new people and visiting with them. She was an animal lover, especially cats. She was a Gold Star Mother, a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Christian Mothers Altar Society, and a member of St. James Catholic Parish in Cooperstown, where she was the oldest member.
Her faith was powerful and she spent most of her free time in prayer and reflection. Anita always had a smile and a hug for anyone she knew. Elvis Presley was the apple of her eye, outside of her husband Norbert. Her grandchildren were her world and she would brag about her Ann Marie and Michael John whenever she had the chance.
Surviving are her daughter, Shirley (Clarence "Butch") Schneider; and grandchildren, Ann (Kyle) Habeck and Michael (Johanna) Schneider.
She is further survived by her sister, Sr. Kay Elmer; her brother, John (Maxine) Elmer; and sisters-in-law, Marion Birdsey, LouAnn Greenwood, and Peggy Greenwood; as well as nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in by her husband, Norbert; her son, Bruce; her parents; her step-mother, Catherine Elmer; brothers, Wencil and Alvin; and step-brother, Ralph Christel.
Friends of Anita Greenwood may call at St. James Catholic Church, 18228 County Rd R, Cooperstown, on Monday, July 1, 2013 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Ron Columbo officiating. Cotter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Denmark is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to Anita's family at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.
The family would like to thank the third floor staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the compassionate and exceptional care of their mother and grandmother. Anita was a blessing and a truly kind-hearted person. She will be missed by all who knew her.
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I will always remember her love of cats. I'm so glad that I got to know her.
Diane Schaaf
Family
June 24, 2019
Dear Shirley And Family Deepest Sympathy
John Carol Lyons
July 7, 2013
Dear Shirley And Family Deepest Sympathy
John Carol Lyons
July 7, 2013
Dearest Shirley and Family: I'm sorry I couldn't make your Mom's service. Rejoice that She's with Dad and Bruce with Jesus. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the extended Greenwood Family. Bill and Joann Gamble and the extended Gamble Family
William W. Gamble
July 6, 2013
Shirley and Family; You have my deepest sympathy. I can still remember my first fish lunch from the bar that your Mother made. She was a wonderful lady.Bonnie(Novak)Beck
Bonnie Beck
July 1, 2013
Dear Shirley and family
I just found out about Aunt Anita when I looked at the obituaries in the Two Rivers paper on the computer. She was a wonderful Aunt and always looked forward to spending time with her. You and your family have our sympathy. Love Judy & Gary
Judy Meneau
July 1, 2013
In a few short hours I will forever say good-bye to my dear sweet aunt. Gone are the days of visiting auntie at the home & bringing her chocolate malts & just sitting there with her or pushing her around in her wheelchair.My mother and I would never fail to stop and visit on our weekly shopping trips. She passed as we were on vacation but I stopped to say good-bye before we left. She was ready to be called Home to our Lord & her husband Norbert & son Bruce, who was killed in Vietnam. She was a wonderful, hard working,funny, and generous lady who loved her kitties and took them all in. God Bless you Auntie Anita, you will be missed by all.
Diane Huenink
July 1, 2013
Shirley and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of visiting the bar with my parents, Alice and Larry. Our prayers are with your family.
JoAnna Richard
July 1, 2013
Anita was one of the sweetest and most kind women we have ever known. There was never a day that she didn't have a smile on her face. Her laugh was precious. Rest in peace, dear friend. You're forever in our hearts!
Mike and Linda Warpinski
Linda Warpinski
June 30, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family. I remember Anita and her Elvis crush and always putting food out for the kitties. She was so very friendly, kind, and giving. Anita will be missed dearly.
Sally Karbon
June 30, 2013
I am so happy that I got to know her through our Elmer reunion in 1991. My thoughts are with you. She was a wonderful person. With love, Diane Schaaf
Diane Schaaf
June 30, 2013
My sincere sympathy...my thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.
Janice Nemetz
June 30, 2013
So Sorry for your loss~ Love Debi & Jeff Blazer
Debi Kudick
June 30, 2013
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.. and that treasure is yours. ~ Sending Hugs and prayers for you Shirley, Butch, Ann, and Mike and your family~ Love Debi and Jeff ~
Debi Kudick
June 30, 2013
My dear sweet Grandma Greenwood - thank you for your unconditional love and support throughout my life. There was never a day in my life that I did not know how much you loved me. I only hope you felt and knew my unconditional love for you as well. Thank you for sharing your strong faith with me and living your life by example. I am so blessed to have had you in my life for my entire 44 years so far. I have no doubt in my mind that you are now joyously reunited in Heaven with Grandpa Norbert and Uncle Bruce. I will miss you so very much, "my Saturday night date", but I know you are in a much better place and we will be reunited again in the end. Thank you for everything you did for me and know that I loved you with my whole heart and soul. Watch over me from above. Rest in peace, my dear sweet Grandma Greenwood.
Ann Habeck
June 30, 2013
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