Lucille S. Shank

Lucille S. Shank 87, Wausau, died Monday, January 19, 2009 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born September 7, 1921 in Edgar, daughter of the late William and Clara (Losselyong) Ellenbecker. On October 5, 1957 she married Jack Shank in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in January 1979. After graduating high school, Lucille moved to Milwaukee where she worked at St. Michael Hospital as the director of Laundry for 21 years. In 1992, she moved to Wausau and had resided here since. She enjoyed playing cards and was an avid fan of the Packers and Brewers. Survivors include two sisters, Rita Meyer, Wausau and Verna (Mike) Mroczenski, Edgar; sister-in-law, Marcie Ellenbecker, Wausau and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Besides her parents and husband, Jack, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Sister Dorine Ellenbecker and Sister Dorinda Ellenbecker, and three brothers, Jerry, Elmer and Urban Ellenbecker. The funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2009 at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. Rev. Gerald Pehler O.F.M. Cap. will preside. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee. Friends may call on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com