Evelyn Jane Pempek passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 surrounded by family at Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith.

She is survived by her loving husband, John, of 72 ½ years and 6 children: Mark (Therese) Pempek of Wrangell, Alaska; Mary Jane (Jim) Schuchardt of Ladysmith; Susan (Mark) Schmidt of Hawkins; Gary (Debbie) Pempek of Palmer, Alaska; Lisa (Randy) Toman of Cornell; Jacalyn (Jim) Harding of Northfield, Minnesota; 29 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren with more on the way.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Wisniewski; brother Wilfred Wisniewski; brother Melvin Wisniewski; and grandson Jacob Pempek.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 15, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in South Fork with Fr. Vijay Kumar Madani and Deacon Craig Voldberg officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Hawkins.

Friends and family may call at the Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith on Sunday, May 14, 2023 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM where a Scripture Service and Rosary will begin at 6:00 PM. There will also be an hour of visitation on Monday beginning at 10:00 AM at the church.

Last Update: May 09, 2023 10:43 am CDT