Maryann Kraetke
December 7, 1940 - April 9, 2015
Maryann Kraetke age 74, of Butternut, died on Thursday April 9, 2015 at her home. She was born on December 7, 1940 in New York, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Hattie (Wirscheim) Mullally. Maryann graduated from Mallinckrodt High School in Wilmette, IL. On June 22, 1963 she married Claus A. Kraetke in Morton Grove, IL. The family moved to Butternut, WI in l977 where they became the owners and operators of the Midway Bar until retiring in l996. Maryann was very active at her church, enjoyed her daily walks, driving her classic Pontiac Trans Am, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by: (2)sons: Claus H. (Judy) Kraetke of Butternut, WI Patrick S. (Sarah) Kraetke of Shell Lake, WI (5)grandchildren: Joseph, Jacob, Mitchell, Kristen, and Nicholas (2)brothers: Joseph (Carol) Mullally of Hayward Kevin Mullally of Rice Lake (4)nieces and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Claus in 2001. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 14, 2015 at 11:00am from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Butternut. Fr. Ron Levra and Deacon Bob Schienebeck will co-officiate. Burial will follow at St. Cecelia Catholic Cemetery in Butternut. A visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with a Parish Prayer Vigil at 7:00pm and on Tuesday from 10:00am until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials to Flambeau Home Health and Hospice would be appreciated.
Maryann Kraetke age 74, of Butternut, died on Thursday April 9, 2015 at her home. She was born on December 7, 1940 in New York, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Hattie (Wirscheim) Mullally. Maryann graduated from Mallinckrodt High School in... View Obituary & Service Information