Dorothy Elizabeth Marx

Dorothy Elizabeth Marx, 94 of Phlox, died Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Homme Home in Wittenberg surrounded by family. She was born on November 1, 1919 in Phlox, a daughter of the late Adney and Minnie (Egging) Welch. She married Raymond "Herbie" Marx on September 3, 1949 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phlox. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1996. She was a graduate of Mattoon High School. Mrs. Marx worked at the Antigo Krambos Food Store and tied flies for Sheldon's. In 1966 she and her husband purchased the General Store in Phlox retiring in 1984. In her retirement she worked seasonally for Teal's Foliage. Mrs. Marx was a member of St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Ann's Society and the Devine-Menting American Legion Auxiliary Unit 525, Phlox. She enjoyed baking and will be remembered for her apple pie and beef roast. Many strangers became friends over a bowl of soup and a piece of pie. She loved gardening, sharing her flowers and vegetables with her family and neighbors. Her floral arrangements won many blue ribbons at the Langlade County Fair. She enjoyed family gatherings and playing 500 rummy. Survivors include five children, Mary (Scott) Hen...[more]

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ks of Antigo, Steve (Cheri) Marx of Antigo, Pam (Eugene) Emmer of Merrill, Margaret (Marc) Boudreau of New Lisbon and Gerri (Dennis) Parmer of Green Bay; six grandchildren, Zackary (Melody) Henricks, Jolee Henricks, Jacey (Matt) Sumner; Corey Emmer, Chad (Carla) Emmer and Seth (fiancé Cassie Alfheim) Parmer; three great-grandchildren, Elijah, Eliana and Elexa Emmer; a sister, Imelda Artz of Phlox; a brother, Floyd (Theresa) Welch of Phlox; and a sister-in-law, Emily Welch of Menomonee Falls. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel (Victor) Baskerville and Mildred (Joe) Marx; two brothers, Robert Welch and Norman Welch; and a brother-in-law, Jerome Artz. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church, Phlox with Reverend Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the church. A parish wake service will be held Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home