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OBITUARY: Marjorie A. Anschutz

Marjorie A. Anschutz, 93, of Sturgeon Bay, died Nov. 4, 2018 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services.  She was born March 15, 1925 in Gardner to Emil and Charlotte (Corbisier) Alberts.  On Nov. 17, 1945 she married Alvin G. Anschutz in Little Rock, Arkansas.  He preceded her in death on May 2, 2005.

During WW II Marjorie worked as a welder in the shipyards.  She also worked for Emerson’s and Amity Leather.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include two children, Dennis (JoAnn) Anschutz and Bonnie (Dick) Wilke, all of Sturgeon Bay; daughter-in-law Ardy Anschutz of Oconto; 9 grandchildren:  Jason Wilke, Joey (Kayla) Wilke, Holly Anschutz, Culley (Robin) Anschutz, Misty (Joey) Torp, Tracey Steebs, Allen (Annie) Anschutz, Tammy (James) Voeks, and Jesse (Jana) Raines; 19 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters-in-law, Evangeline Perlewitz, Audrey Alberts, and Dorothy Anschutz.

She was preceded in death by her husband, son Alton, two sisters, Edith and Marie; six brothers: Gordon, Myron, Julius, Dennis, Morris “John”, and Emil “Babe; and in-laws.

Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay with the Rev. Joel Sauer officiating.  Entombment will be in the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum.  Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9:30 am until the time of service.  Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

Special thanks to Sturgeon Bay Health Services for all of the wonderful care and support.

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