"In early days, when visiting Aunt Katy, I was made to feel like part of the family. Katy was like a mother hen making room for one more chick under her wing. There was always room for one more. In addition to the immediate Zdanovec family, Katherine?s survivors included niece Margaret Rose and nephew Wayne Edward, both children of sister Josephine (Edward) Kaffka. Katherine was also preceded in death by niece Helen Rose and nephew Edward Adam both children of sister Angeline (Adam) Wodalski. The three sisters who married and had a family named their first daughter ?Rose? after their beloved mother Rose (Kryshak) Glugla. The three sisters also named each of their first sons ?Eddie? after the oldest sister?s husband, Edward Kaffka, who was a family favorite. Katherine provided a wonderful role model by opening her home to others, sharing her family and helping others to live a more fulfilled life. She had a wonderful grasp of listening so intently that one knew she really understood them and that their words mattered. God bless Katherine for reinforcing the religious and family values we have treasured for most of our lives. Margaret Rose "
In loving memory of
Katherine Zdanovec
October 23, 1915 - September 2, 2018
Katherine Zdanovec, of Antigo, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at home under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 102 years old. She was born on October 23, 1915, in the town of Harrison, Marathon County, a daughter of John and Rose (Kryshak) Glugla. She married James Zdanovec on May 1, 1936, at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, Antigo. He preceded her in death on September 24, 1973.
She was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1933.
Her pride and joy was being a homemaker, raising her family, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They will long remember her baking skills - especially her Saturday night kolachies.
She was a lifelong member of SS. Mary and Hyacinth Catholic Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Rose Parker, Antigo, Virginia Domino, Antigo; four sons, James T (Marlene) Zdanovec, Oshkosh, Albert Zdanovec, Antigo, Stanley (Sue) Zdanovec, Appleton, Eugene (Amy) Zdanovec, Little Chute; 17 grandchildren Natalie (David) McMillan, Lynn Mooney, Alana Zdanovec, Jamie Zdanovec, Wayne (Kelly) Zdanovec, Nicole (Tom) Lazorik, Ryan Parker, Chad (Stephanie) Parker, Dr. Amber Zdanovec (Josh Seubert), Aubree (Christian) Tillett, Zach Zdanovec, Kathy (Dan) Cherek, Linda (Jason) Jones, Jenny Domino, Nathan, Brett and Bryce Zdanovec; 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two sons, Edward and Jerome; three sisters, Josephine Kaffka, Cecelia Glugla and Angeline Wodalski; six brothers Victor, Raymond, Ted, Peter, Alexander and Stanley Glugla; a son-in-law Cliff Parker.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 11 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. Matt Simonar officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery.
Visitation will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Bradley Funeral Home.
With gratitude, the family extends a special thank you to family caregivers, Albert Zdanovec and Rose Parker, and to LeRoyer Hospice for the loving care extended to Katherine.
Tributes
"You have my deepest condolences in your loss of Kaherine. No matter how long we live, and she lived a long and giving life, It is never long enough. She made many lasting Impressions with so many people. Our loving Heavenly Father Jehovah knows the pain that you are in and promises a wonderful resurrection soon to come. That promise can be found in the Bible book of Revelation in chapter 21 and verses 3,4."
"Dear Rose and family, It?s always so hard to lose our dear mothers. Yours lived a long life. Our sympathy to all of you. We will be thinking of you on Saturday as we will be at our grandson?s birthday party in Milwaukee.?"
"My heart is saddened by the loss of my sweet grandmother. I didn't get to visit her very often unforunatley. When I was younger one of my favorite memories was making homemade m&m cookies with her. They were the best!! She used to let us go shopping by ourselves at the corner store, which for a kid was a big deal. She was the kindest person I ever knew. I love you and miss you very much Grandma. My heart is there with my family. All my love and condolences, Lynn Mooney. Jax, Fl. "
"My sympathies to Virginia and the rest of the Zdanovec family. Mary Ann (Wildman) Pollock"