"To the Torrens family. My deepest sympathies to all of you. I worked with Sharon when she worked in the Library Dept. I was a library aide and always enjoyed seeing her and Barb when every I had to go to Mob. She always had a smile on her face and a kind work. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Diane Lizak"
In loving memory of
Sharon L. Torrens
May 12, 1951 - February 13, 2017
FITCHBURG -Sharon Lynn Eisenschink Torrens completed her six-year Early Onset Alzheimer's Dementia journey on February 13, 2017 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center. Sharon was born on May12, 1951 to Arthur and Lucille Eisenschink in Manitowoc, WI.
Sharon attended St Paul's elementary school and went on to graduate from Lincoln high School Manitowoc in 1969. Sharon was united in marriage to John S Torrens at St Paul's Catholic Church in Manitowoc on November 21, 1973. John and Sharon lived in Eau Claire, WI and Marquette, MI before settling in Wausau, WI for 22 years where they raised their three daughters, Tara (New York City), Tiffany (Wausau) with grandchildren Morgan, Sonya, Claire and Kai; Tamara with husband Joshua Woller (Fitchburg) and grandson Aiden with another grandchild arriving in April.
Sharon is survived by her three daughters; son-in-law, Josh; five grandchildren, a brother and sister-in-law, Donnie and Darlene Eisenschink of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Donna Eisenschink of Manitowoc, a sister and brother-in-law Judy and Chuck Bradl, a sister Mary Ann Simino, a sister-in-law, Mary Eisenschink. In addition to her mother and father, Sharon was predeceased by her brothers, Arthur and Larry. Sharon is also survived by a brother-in-law Chris Torrens of Green Bay; brothers and sister-in-law's Charles and Sarah Mathews of Manitowoc and Richard and Gayle Reynolds of Littleton, Co. In addition, Sharon is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Sharon was involved in her daughter's early lives. She was a girl scout leader, she shuffled the girls to swim team practices, CCD studies, tennis lessons and anywhere else the girls needed to go. Sharon volunteered at Riverview Elementary school and ultimately was a teacher's aide. As the girls grew older Sharon transitioned to the Library Services office in the Wausau School District. where Sharon enjoyed going into work each day, because of the good people around her.
Sharon liked to travel, especially to a Caribbean island or the coast of Mexico. Sharon liked to walk. Sharon and John walked all over Manhattan during their visits with Tara. Sharon liked it warm, but we found out living in Florida wasn't our thing, when after three weeks at a new job in St Petersburg, Florida we packed up and moved back to Wisconsin.
Sharon's favorite animal was the humming bird. We spent many hours looking for hummingbirds, when we had the opportunity to winter in Santa Monica. Sharon, also, liked to design landscaping and plant the landscaping at four different homes we built. Tamara and Sharon spent several days traveling to Home Depots in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin buying up the specific landscape stone that Sharon wanted.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Association, the Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin or Agrace Hospice. The family would like to thank the kind and compassionate caregivers at the Stoughton Hospital Geriatric Psychiatric Unit, Badger Prairie Health Care Center and Agrace HospiceCare.
A funeral will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 17, 2017 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road. A visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the service on Friday at the funeral home. A luncheon will follow the service at the funeral home.
Cress
Funeral and Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road Madison
608-238-3434
Tributes
"Dear John, Tara, Tiffany and Tamara, I was sadden to hear about Sharon. I fondly remember the day I met Sharon and found a very caring babysitter and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time and I hope you find comfort knowing Sharon is at peace. Tari Howard "
"To the Torrens family. My deepest sympathies to you. I remember Mrs. Torrens being such an outstanding volunteer at Riverview School in Wausau. Also enjoyed talking with John and Sharon at the American Legion Golf Course. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Tyler McCormack"
"John , you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers . It was always a pleasure to see both of you . Sharon always had a smile on her face and was lucky to have such a loving and caring husband :)
Sincerely,
Dawn Chambers- Troia ( your dental hygienist)"
"John and Girls~ Sending my thoughts of love and peace. I was blessed to know Sharon and her lovely smile which will remain in my memory. Thank you for sharing your journey with me and may all of you gather in loving peace as a family, knowing you all supported and cared for Sharon in all ways possible. Peace and Blessings~ Jessica Deiss"
"Sharonville was my friend in high school and truly was a good friend. We girls would go out together and have many good times! I met my husband-to-be with her at Timber Lodge. Lost contact after marriage but had to give my sypathy to her family! RIP Sharon!"
"Tiffany and family my deepest sympathy. My prayers go out to you."
"John and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sharon was a great person and I remember her warm smile and laugh would light up a room. She is now with our heavenly Father. May God embrace you with his love and guide you. You are in my prayers. Gloria Ruether"
"Dear John, Tara, Tiffany and Tamara. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I still remember your Mother's beautiful smile. She was such a wonderful woman, wife and mother. Linda and Andy Sigl"