Mary Dvorak
Mary Ann Dvorak, 91, Athens, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at Colonial Center in Colby, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
She was born June 3, 1932, in Athens, daughter of the late Frederick and Clara (Felzkowski) Kropp. On April 23, 1952, she married Chester Dvorak in Athens. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1984.
Mary was a lifetime farmers wife and homemaker. Among her favorite pastimes she enjoyed crocheting, crafting, flower gardening and puzzle books. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include three children: Brian Dvorak, Donald “Donny” Dvorak and Geanna (Bruce) Denzin, all of Athens; two grandchildren: Lisa Nowacki-Kleman, Green Bay and Bryan (Kristina) Denzin, Athens; many great-grandchildren; three siblings: Leroy Kropp, Merrill, Joyce (Peter) Horacek, Abbotsford and Johanna Kropp, Abbotsford; one brother-in-law, Victor Pilsner, Robins, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, Chester, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard Dvorak, and sister, Delores Pilsner.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Peterson/ Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens. Rev. George Graham presided. Burial was in the Athens Village Cemetery. Visitation was held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
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