Elizabeth Jean Black

April 7, 1924 - September 29, 2016

Butternut Elizabeth “Bette” Black Age 92 of Butternut, passed on Thursday September 29, 2016 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls. She was born on April 7, 1924 in Park Falls. The daughter of Joseph and Ila (Juneau) Hilgart. Her early life and schooling were in Park Falls. She worked at Flambeau Paper Mill, St. Croix Rods, and managed Town and Country Supper Club and Butternut Cafe. She then went to work at Community Health Resources in Park Falls as a CNA until she retired at age 87. She enjoyed life to the fullest especially spending time with family and friends. She is survived by: (1)Daughter: Linda (Terry G). Kniskern of Stillwater, MN (1)Grandson: Terry J. Kniskern of Stillwater, MN (3)Great-Grandchildren: Adam (Pat), Alexis (Kody), and Haylee. (2)Great Great-Granddaughters: Ellie and Ava and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, (1)Brother and Sister-in-law: Pat and Jeanette Hilgart Funeral Service will be held on Thursday October 6, 2016 at 10:00 am from St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Park Falls. Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara and Deacon Chet Ball will Co-officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday October 5, 2016 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with a Prayer vigil at 7:00 pm at the church, and on Thursday October 6, 2016 at 9:00 am until the hour of service at the church. Burial will follow at Nola Cemetery The Novitzke Funeral Home is assisting the Family www.novitzkefuneralhome.com