Obit: Cerny, Collier (1960 - 2004)

Transcriber: Crystal Wendt

Surnames: Cerny, Ward, Kaler, Lalor

---Source: Wausau Daily Herald (Wausau, Marathon County, Wis.) Mon, Feb 9, 2004

---Cerny, Collier (24 July 1960 - 8 Feb. 2004)

Collier Cerny

Collier Cerny, 43, 301 Ross Ave., Wausau, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Brainard Funeral Home, Wausau.

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---Source: Wausau Daily Herald (Wausau, Marathon County, Wis.) Wed, Feb 11, 2004

Collier Cerny

Collier Cerny, 43, 301 Ross Ave., Wausau, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 3004, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital after a battle with cancer. 
He worked for Champan Insurance, Schofield, Brotoloc Inc. and United Cerebral Palsy as a caregiver for the developmentally disabled.

Survivors include his father, William (Joanne) Cerny Sr., Wausau; his mother, Sally (Gene) Ward, Mason City, Iowa; his daughter, Brianna Cerny, Wausau; three brothers, Stafford (Linda) Cerny, William Cerny Jr. and Paul (Sarah) Kaler (Ward), all of Wausau; one sister, Laura (Jim) Lalor, Mason City, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; and his ex-wife, Lori Cerny.

Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wausau. Visitation will be Friday from 3 p.m. until the time of services at the church.

Brainard Funeral Home, Wausau, is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a scholarship fund established for Brianna, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, the UW Cancer Center of Wausau or Palliative Care at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital.

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---Source: Wausau Daily Herald (Wausau, Marathon County, Wis.) Thu, Feb 12, 2004

Collier Cerny

Collier Cerny, 43, 301 Ross Ave., Wausau, was called to his eternal home Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, while being cared for at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services after a five-year courageous battle with cancer.

Collier was born July 24, 1960, to William and Sally Cerny.

He worked for Champan Insurance, Schofield, and also was employed for many years at Brotoloc Inc. and United Cerebral Palsy as a caregiver for the developmentally disabled. Throughout his illness, Collier enjoyed volunteering his time to his church, St. Paul's United Church of Christ. His unconditional care and concern for people was very apparent and was shown not only in his personal relationships but also in the work he chose.

Collier is survived by his father and stepmother, William (Joanne) Cerny Sr., Wausau; his mother and stepfather, Sally (Gene) Ward, Mason City, Iowa; his daughter, Brianna Paige Cerny, Wausau; three brothers, Stafford (Linda) Cerny, William Cerny Jr., and Paul (Sarah) Kaler (Ward), all of Wausau; one sister, Laura (Jim) Lalor, Mason City, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; and his ex-wife and caring friend, Lori Cerny.

Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wausau. The Rev. Donald Baumann and the Rev. Nancy Russell will officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 3 p.m. until the time of service at the church.

Brainard Funeral Home, Wausau, is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a scholarship fund, which will be established for Brianna in her father's memory. Memorials may also be given to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, the UW Cancer Center of Wausau or Palliative Care at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital.