Obit: Granstrom, Lydia M. (1946 - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Anderson, Cardinal, Granstrom, Meyer, Schwartztrauber, Woodford, Zastrow

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 2/12/2015

Granstrom, Lydia M. (Anderson) (4 DEC 1946 - 4 FEB 2015)

Lydia M. Granstrom, 68, of Gilman, died on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, at Wissota View Nursing Home in Chippewa Falls, while under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice.

She was born on December 4, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of the late Milo and Maxine (Schwartztrauber) Anderson. Lydia moved to Wisconsin and drove semi for many years, and became a CNA for Zastrow Care Center.

She married Richard Granstrom on June 9, 2001. Lydia enjoyed teddy bears, humming birds, motorcycle rides, long trips, yellow roses and antique cars. She especially loved yellow roses and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Richard of Gilman; two daughters, Lisa Cardinal of Jump River and Sherri Meyer of Eau Claire; her stepchildren, Richie and Michael Granstrom, both of Gilman, Wayne (Sherry) Granstrom of Apex, N.C., Jennifer (Brad) Woodford of Fall Creek and Jason Zastrow of Two Rivers; six grandchildren; and two brothers, Russell Anderson of Arizona and Duane Anderson of Gilman.

Lydia was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Cora in infancy; a son, Kevin Meyer; and one sister, Judy.

A funeral service was held on Monday, Feb. 9 at Gilman Funeral Home. Burial was at Meadowbrook Cemetery.