Marlys Andruszkiewicz

Marlys R. Andruszkiewicz, 82, Thorp, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Stanley Hospital on Saturday, June 1, 2024, with family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp, with Rev. William Felix

officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday,

from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Marlys Rae Mayenschein was born on April 30, 1942, in the town of Butler, rural Thorp, to Curtis J. and Laura A. (Butler) Mayenschein. She was raised on the family farm, attended grade school in the town of Butler, and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1960. She then went to work as a waitress at the Dairy Bar and Thorpedo Restaurant, both in Thorp. Marlys St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp. They raised their family in Thorp, where they lived and farmed for many years, retiring in 2004.

Marlys had many interests, but especially enjoyed playing cards, gardening, canning, crafting/sewing, bowling and cooking. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was well known for being a joyful person and her knack for all children. If there was a child to be found in a room, you could leave it to her to seek them out and try to snuggle with them. Her caring demeanor is one of the many things that will be missed by all.

She will be dearly missed by her husband, Francis, of Thorp; two daughters: Pa-

mela (Richard) Hempleman of Thorp and Gail Andruszkiewicz (significant other, Mel Lorenz) of Thorp; five grandchildren: Patrick (Kristin) Hempleman, Deanna

Abramczak, Jason (Jennifer) Leonard, Sarah (Loren) Gulcynski and Jesse Leonard; nine great-grandchildren: Bradley, Riley, Mackenzie, Ashlyn, Tanner, Taylon, Emma, Logan, Sammy, Bryce and Alyssa; two brothers: Norman (Rita) Mayenschein of Greenwood and David (Marilyn) Mayenschein of Thorp; two sisters: Mary Lynn (Matt) Grajkowski of Thorp and Carol (Doug) Bottlemy of Withee; two brothers-in-law: Marion (Sheila) Andruszkiewicz and Louis Andruszkiewicz, both of Thorp; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Marlys was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Leland Mayenschein; one niece, Sherri Hughes; four sisters-in-law: Sharon Mayenschein, Judy Bauer-May-

enschein, Marie Andruszkiewicz Peetz and Karen Andruszkiewicz; and one brother-

in-law, Leo Andruszkiewicz.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Thorp Funeral Home, Thorp, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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