Mary Ellen Volovsek
Mary Ellen Volovsek, 74, Greenwood, passed away at Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 17, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Willard. Rev. Leo Johnson will officiate, and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be Duane Weyer, Todd Weyer, Jay Volovsek, Perry Lindner, Michael Weyer, and Steven Weyer. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, Dec. 16, from 4-7 p.m., and again on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service, with a luncheon following the service.
Mary Ellen Weyer was born on May 13, 1947, in Loyal, the daughter of Michael C. and Mary A. (nee Walter) Weyer. She was raised in Loyal, attended St. Anthony School, and graduated high school from St. Mary’s Academy in Prairie du Chien. Mary Ellen then attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Marshfield, graduating in 1968. She was united in marriage to David Allen Volovsek on June 28, 1969, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Mary Ellen worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield until April 1975, when her husband started a sawmill business which they both operated together. After Dave’s death on July 19, 2005, she continued living at home where she enjoyed gardening and polka dancing. She also enjoyed traveling in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and working in the fall at the cranberry marsh. Most recently, Mary Ellen helped her son, Jeff, run Wedges Creek Hideaway on the family’s home place. She was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Willard.
Mary Ellen will be dearly missed by her two sons: Jeff (Becky) Volovsek of Hudson, and Greg (Carolyn) Volovsek of Greenwood; four grandchildren: John, Anna, Henry and Olive Volovsek; 10 siblings: Joan (LaVerne “Pete”) Lindner of Loyal, Lawrence “Hap” (JoAnn) Weyer of Loyal, Shirley Lindner of Loyal, Tom (Dawn) Weyer of Greenwood, Rosemary Volovsek of Marshfield, Pat (Gary) Rhinehart of Anchorage, Alaska, Chris (Jeff) Parker of Loyal, Peter Weyer of Greenwood, Paul (Cindy) Weyer of Loyal, and Mark (Nan) Weyer of Loyal; and nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
She will be remembered for her incredible work ethic, friendliness, hospitality, and beautiful smile.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dave; a brother, John Weyer; two brothers-in-law, Mike Volovsek and Art Lindner; and a sister-in-law, Andrea Weyer.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home of Greenwood is assisting the family with arrangements.
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