Mildred F. Murkowski

Mildred F. Murkowski, 98, Edgar, died Monday, July 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 21, 1918 in Edgar, daughter of the late John and Mary (Patez) Dvorak. On May 7, 1941 she married Clarence Murkowski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2000. Clarence and Mildred farmed in the Town of Rib Falls for 40 years. Upon retiring they built their new home on the farmland and enjoyed life. Throughout her life she continued to enjoy sewing, gardening, baking and was an avid reader. Mildred was a woman of faith and prayed diligently for all her family. She loved being part of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's lives. She was always ready to welcome you into her home with open arms, her famous hugs and lots of homemade goodies. Survivors include her children, Patricia (Harold "Joe") Peterson, Wisconsin Rapids; Robert (Barbara) Murkowski, Edgar; George (Charlotte) Murkowski, Edgar; Mark (Donna) Murkowski, Wausau; and Clarice (Ron) Mroczenski, Wausau; son-in-law, Lawrence "Larry" Dahlman, Wausau; 24 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Agnes Dahlman; two sisters, Agnes Goetz and Diane Mucha and six brothers, John Jr., Walter, Chester, Harry, Eddie and George Dvorak. The funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Thomas Huff will preside. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Edgar. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services all at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com