Obit: Jessick, Kathleen A. (1940 - 2018)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Brecke, Fardy, Jessick, Juza, Neumueller, Radtke, Sauerberg

----Source: The Hemer Funeral Service (Medford & Rib Lake, WI) 10/24/2018

Jessick, Kathleen “Kathy” A. (Fardy) (26 NOV 1940 - 21 OCT 2018)

Kathleen “Kathy” A. Jessick, 77, of LBJ Lane, Medford, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at her residence, in the Town of Medford.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 26 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, with Father Phil Juza officiating.

Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, October 26.

Kathy was born on November 26, 1940, at St. Paul, MN, to James and Althea (Radtke) Fardy. She attended Whitewater, WI schools and attended UW-Whitewater. On June 12, 1965, she was married to George J. Jessick.

After her education, she worked as a secretary in Milwaukee until moving to Weyerhaeuser, WI. After their marriage, they resided in the Strum area where she worked at the Eau Claire Highway Dept. until moving back to Weyerhaeuser for a short period of time. In 1968, they moved to Medford and she worked as a homemaker and mother. She co-owned/operated the Mirage Boutique and also multiple assisted living facilities until her retirement in 1997. She also did community volunteer work. She enjoyed traveling, all Wisconsin sports, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. Kathy was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Ladies Golf Leagues; and the Red Hats.

She is survived by her husband, George J. Jessick of Medford; children Dr. Timothy (Tina) Jessick of Menomonee Falls, WI and Wendy (Kevin Neumueller) Jessick of Westboro; 3 grandchildren, Eddie Brecke, IV, Garett Crayne & Madelyn Jessick; and one great grandchild Sophia Grace Brecke; and sister Marge (John) Sauerberg of Menomonee Falls, WI.

Kathy is predeceased by her parents, James and Althea (Radtke) Fardy; and a brother in infancy – Jimmy Fardy.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future local charity designation.

For online condolences, please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com.