"Words to describe Rosita: Daily Life - Feisty, parades, marching bands, LM kitchen staff, Ray, Singing or humming country western songs, sister-in-law, Dixie, AHS musicals, children, El Tequila, Hodag, computer skills at age 70, Grandchildren (1 set of twins), My friend, stubborn, church, newfound family in Shiocton, AIDS quilt, great-grandchildren (2 sets of twins), my best friend. Quilting Life - Quilt classes, road trips, computer whiz, new quilting friends, Quilt Retreats laughing until we peed our pants, prancing around naked after a 2 AM shower ( she had forgotten her clothes on her bunk) helpful, creative with abandon. "
In loving memory of
Rosita A. Matucheski
June 30, 1936 - November 11, 2015
Rosita A. Matucheski, of Antigo, died Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 79 years old. She was born on June 30, 1936 in Shiocton, a daughter of Leonard and Lucille (Bey) Young. She married Raymond Matucheski on July 20, 1957 at St Hyacinth Catholic Church in Antigo. He survives.
She was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1955 and attended Langlade County Normal School in Antigo for two years.
Rosita taught in several one room grade schools in Langlade and Marathon County.
She raised her family in Antigo and worked at Langlade Hospital as a dietary aide from 1966 to 2001.
Spending time with her family was most important to her. She made every effort to attend her grandchildren's extra curricular activities especially Antigo High School band competitions and theatre performances.
She was known as a woman who kept the promises she made. Her hobbies included listening to country music, quilting and following the Green Bay Packers.
Survivors including her husband are a daughter, Mary (Jim) Nelson, Antigo; three sons, Michael Matucheski, Jim (Gail) Matucheski, Ray (Kaye) Matucheski all of Antigo; a sister, Debra (Donald) Court, Cherry Valley, Illinois; eight grandchildren Sam and Matt Matucheski; Joshua Westveer, Corbin Nelson, Jennifer (Matthew) Frohliger, Scott (Julie) Matucheski, Kaylee Matucheski and fiancee Andrew Olund, and Kyle Matucheski; five great-grandchildren Joshua Westveer Jr., Nolan, Zeke, Elena and Delsin Frohliger.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her twin sister Rosina Young, and a brother Robert (Marie) Young.
The funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9 - 10 a.m. on Monday also at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Tributes
"I remember when grandma was making quilts for the grandchildren in order from oldest to youngest. But the year I was suppose to receive mine I was skipped. But the following year I got mine. i still use it to this day. I'll never forget that and many other moments"
"Ray and Family, We are so sorry for your loss of your beloved Rosita. What fond memories we have of "Rosie". Her big smile, her laugh (at my jokes), her friendliness, and caring heart. Not to mention the good times Friday nights at Ralph & Mary's bar in Polar. The fun times on our motor coach trips surely are a part of remembering Rosie. We pray that she is resting at peace in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen."
"There are too many favorite memories of Rosita at the many Quilt Retreats we went to."
"Her lack of fear of the computer she received at age 70."
"Her creativeness with abandon."
"Ray, I am so sorry for your loss. Working with Rosy was always fun. I will never forget her and her love of God and her family. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all of the faithful departed rest in the peace and love of Jesus Christ. Amen."
"So sorry for your loss Mary and family"