Dorothy L. Literski

Dorothy L. Literski 82, formerly of Athens died Sunday, May 9, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born June 25, 1927 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Casimir and Theresa (Wadzinski) Myszka. On September 26, 1951 she married Alois Literski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on December 29, 1986. Together Dorothy and Alois farmed in the town of Rietbrock until the time of his death in 1986. Dorothy was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church PCCW. She had many interests including working on puzzles, playing cards, bingo and listening to polka music but she was best known for her love of animals. Dorothy is survived by one brother, Ervin (Lorraine) Myszka, Athens and one sister, Doris Carroll, Copperas Cove, Texas and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Ann Albrecht and one infant brother. The funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. The Very Rev. Charles Hiebl and Deacon Leroy Knauf will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com The family would like to extend a special thank you to Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and the staff at Marywood Convalescent Center for all their care and support given to Dorothy.