Sophie Marie Willard

Sophie Marie Willard obituary, Richland Center, WI

Sophie Marie Willard

Sophie Willard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service - Richland Center on Apr. 28, 2025.

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Sophie Marie Willard, 92, of Richland Center, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Pine Valley Community Village. She was born on April 8, 1933, in Palatine, IL, the daughter of William and Marth (Huehr) Harmening. Sophie graduated from Palatine High School in 1951. She married Chester August Willard on April 26, 1955, in Il and he preceded her in death in 2008.
Sophie was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Chester.
A graveside service will be held in the Richland Center Cemetery. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting with arrangements. prattfuneralservice.com
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