Elizabeth J. "Betty" Koshak

June 5, 1930 - February 14, 2017

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Koshak age 86, of Park Falls, died on Tuesday February 14, 2017 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls. She was born on June 5, 1930 in Park Falls the daughter of Leonard and Agnes (Green) Hickey. She attended grammar school in Park Falls and then moved to Mamaroneck, NY where she worked as a nanny while attending high school. After graduating high school, Betty returned to Park Falls and worked for Munsingwear Company and the Flambeau Paper Mill. On October 28, 1950 she married Edward Walter Koshak in Park Falls. Betty not only raised her nine children, but also provided day care for other area children for many years. She was a member of the Christian Women and enjoyed baking, gardening, singing in the church choir, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by: (8)children: Kathleen (Tim) Rose of Park Falls Alan (Laura) Koshak of Park Falls Robert Koshak of Park Falls Carolyn (Joe) Huizenga of Rochester, MN William (Nancy) Koshak of Fifield Ann (Jack) Reinert of Downers Grove, IL Raymond (Teri) Koshak of Glidden Gerald Koshak of Downers Grove, IL (12)grandchildren, (17)great-grandchildren (3)sisters: Joan (Len) Jablonski of Ladysmith Lois Campbell of Park Falls Margaret (John) Krznarich of Wisconsin Rapids and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her husband Edward in 2003, her son Patrick Koshak who died on February 14, 1975, and her brother Robert Hickey. A memorial service will be held on Monday February 20, 2017 at 11:00am from St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Park Falls. Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara and Deacon Chet Ball will co-officiate. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday from 10:00am until the hour of the service at the church. Internment will follow at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls.