Obituary of Dorothy M. Stranak
Dorothy M. Stranak (nee Corrigan), surrounded by her loving children, passed peacefully into God's hands on June 20, 2014 at the age of 90.
Dorothy was born October 13, 1923, in Milwaukee, WI; she was a very loving and devoted mother to Janet (Bill) Scharles of Nekossa, WI and Michael (Barbara) Stranak or Oconomowoc, WI. She was a loving and cherished grandma to 6 and 8 great grandchildren. She is further survived by two brothers, Douglas and Charles Corrigan, sister-in-law Dorothy Corrigan, and many other loving relatives and friends. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Frank Stranak and is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Irene Corrigan and her brother, Walter Corrigan.
Dorothy was the consummate wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was her life. She enjoyed shopping, knitting, crafts and traveling. Her love for her family is her legacy.
A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at Zion Episcopal Church, 135 Rockwell Street in Oconomowoc on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 3:00 PM. Visitation for family and friends will be from 1:30 PM until the time of the service, all to be held at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Helen's name can be made to the Breast Cancer Society in Dorothy's name.
The family would like to extend a sincere heartfelt thank you to the compassionate staff of Pine Ridge Assisted Living Memory Center and Ministry Home Care in Wisconsin Rapids. Also a special thank you to Herman-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Wisconsin Rapids for providing their help and services during this difficult time.