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Caroline Bittner Obituary

MEDFORD - Caroline Elaine (nee: Vesnefsky) Bittner, 65, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010, at Marshfield's St. Joseph Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 21, 1944, in Medford, to the late John and Anna (nee: Neubauer) Vesnefsky. After schooling in the Medford area Caroline moved to Racine, where she cared for many area children. She also raised her only child in Racine, Gordon Lee (Courtney) Bittner. Caroline was the proud grandmother to Gordy Lee Jr.; who she also cared for as a baby, Tyler, Jacob, Matthew and Jazmyn. Her and Jim Cee, her dedicated companion of 25 years, moved back to the Medford area in the mid 90's to be closer to her parents. She continued to watch children and enjoyed the outdoors and their beautiful yard filled with gardens and flowers. She will be sadly missed by her family including sisters, Martha Clazmer of Racine, Evelyn (Arthur) Heldt of Green Lake, Geneva (John) Krueger, LeVerne (Joseph) Grzegorek of Medford; brothers, Eugene (Shirley), Lee Roy (Patricia) both of Racine, John Jr. (Betty) of Sturtevant, Kenneth (Sharon), Dennis (Donna), Dale (Linda), and Galen (Jeanne) Vesnefsky all of Medford. She is proceeded in death by siblings Anna, Ronald, Bobby and Joseph. Service will take place Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2010, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Hemmer Funeral Home in Medford.

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Published by Racine Journal Times on Jan. 31, 2010.

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Toni Montoya

February 2, 2010

Gordy,

I was so sad to read about the loss of your mom. I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Denise Johann and Family

February 2, 2010

"Dear Dad (Jim) and Gordy Lee, I am so very sorry I am unable to be there, I too, share in your sorrows. Although, her constant smile and giggle remain the happiest of memories. I hope these memories of her happiness bring strength and peace to you during such a difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you."

Denise Johann and Family

February 2, 2010

"Dear Dad (Jim) and Gordy Lee, I am so very sorry I am unable to be there, I share in your sorrows. Although, her constant smile and giggle remain the happiest of memories. I hope these memories of her happiness bring strength and peace to you during such a difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you."

Leslie Thilleman

February 1, 2010

My deepest sympathies to my cousin by proxy (Gordy)& Gordy Jr. and to my cousin Lori Putra. I hope you make it through this rough time with the presence of your many family members.

February 1, 2010

To Gordon and his family, we are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian and Teri-Dee Kostos

Fr. Matthew Phelan

January 31, 2010

Gordy, to you and all the family I offer my prayers and thoughts. I don't remember if I ever met your mother, but I am certainly glad that she gave us you. Keep the good memories alive. God Bless.

Frances Dvoracek

January 31, 2010

To the Vesnefsky family,so sorry to hear of your loss,you have my deepest sympathy for you and your family.I hope this scripture will bring you comfort.please read Isaiah 25:8 where it say God will swallow up death forever.

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