In loving memory of

Christina M Malish
June 24, 1923 - September 1, 2014

Christina Malish, of Deerbrook, went to heaven September 1, 2014 in Madison at Agrace Hospice Care. She was 91 years young. She was born on June 24, 1923 in the Town of How, Oconto County a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Philippi) Holl. She married Arthur Malish on October 20, 1945 in Neva. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2007.

She attended Hayes grade school and graduated from Suring High School with the class of 1941. She attended Beauty school and worked for Sears and Blecker Beauty Shop in Milwaukee.

Chris (also known as Rose) worked in Antigo as a hairdresser most of her life having cared for clients at the Vogue, Mode, Princess and Trio Beauty Shops. She also worked as a hairdresser for the Bradley Funeral Home and Pine Meadow Resident facility. In later years she worked at Walmart and Copps in Antigo.

She will be remembered for having made homemade treats for everyone.

She was a member of St. Wencel Catholic Church where she arranged flowers on the altar from 1974 - 2002, and was a member of the Rosary Society.

Survivors include five daughters, JoAnn (Karl) Schuetz of Stoughton, Rosemary (Bruce) Bishop of Oak Grove, Oregon, Carol Ray of Madison, Gail (Steve) Hockett of Kenora, Ontario, Canada, Sandra (Michael) Hunter of Oshkosh; son, Michael (Marlene) Malish of Oak Grove, Oregon; a son-in-law, Clifford Haws of Bonduel; 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; a sister Stephena (James) Ward of Green Bay.

In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Theresa Haws, two grandchildren Daniel Hunter and Katherine Malish, two great-grandchildren Macy Schwarz and Baby Peloquin, a son-in-law, Anthony Gerl; four brothers Joseph, John, Oliver and Isadore Holl, six sisters Veronica Cameron, Frances Holl, Josephine Harter, Anna Warrchaiet, Elizabeth Babcock, Marie Schmick.

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Wencel Catholic Church, Neva with Rev. Jeremiah Worman officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be 3:30 - 7 p.m. on Friday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on Saturday also at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Tributes

Faith Reynolds Houdek wrote on Oct 22, 2014:

"Carol, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was a sweetie. My condolences. "

Grace Ebert wrote on Sep 6, 2014:

"My sympathy to the Malish family in the loss of your Mom. I am sure you have many precious memories."

Becky (McKinney) Mcphail wrote on Sep 5, 2014:

"Gail and family . So sorry to hear about your mom. I always remember seeing her around town with a smile on her face and a flower in her hair. "

Julie VandeHey Berry wrote on Sep 4, 2014:

"Gail and the Malish family, My condolences on the loss of your Mom. I hope you have some time together to cherish the memories and make new ones. She leaves a great legacy in each of you. Prayers to you all."

Kathy Holl wrote on Sep 4, 2014:

"I will always remember Aunt Christine's smile and laughter. I always thought she was very lovely -- I remember she used to wear a flower in her hair, which I thought was the height of fashion! She was one of my favorite aunts. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. I know I speak for my mother and brothers which I say you have our deepest sympathies. From: Anna Holl (Isadore) Kathy Holl Steve and Debbie Holl James and Karla Holl and family "

Barb (Fassbender) Honzik wrote on Sep 3, 2014:

"To all the "Malish" family, my deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your Mom. I am sure she is resting peacefully now in heaven. Hugs, Barb"

Barbara Anne Flynn wrote on Sep 3, 2014:

"Our neighbor for 18 wonderful years on Claire Road. She had the energy of a trogan horse! She loved her puppies. Always a flower in her hair and a smile on her face no matter the weather, road conditions or her health. The Flynns"

Ruby BARNETT wrote on Sep 3, 2014:

"Chris was a very special Lady.She rode the shuttle to casinos with us many times and always had a smile on her face and a flower in her hair.Our prayers and sympathy to all the family. John and Ruby Barnett "