Obit: Olichwier, Frances L. (1922 – 2020)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Olichwier, Mis, Igras, Andruskiewicz, Andrus, Acord, Lipsey, Jarnutowski

----Source: THORP COURIER 21 Oct 2020

Olichwier, Frances L. (7 SEP 1922 – 16 OCT 2020)

(Buried as Andruskiewicz at Old St. Hedwig’s)

Frances L. Olichwier, age 98, of Thorp, WI passed away at Oakbrook Health & Rehab on Friday, October 16, 2020. Private family graveside services will be held at Old St. Hedwig's Catholic Cemetery, in Thorp, with Rev. Baskaran Sandhiyagu officiating.

Frances Lorraine Igras was born September 7, 1922, in Lublin, WI, the daughter of Frank and Sophie (Mis) Igras. She was raised on the family farm and received her education at the Breezy Hill School. Frances was united in marriage to Frank Andruskiewicz on November 22, 1942, at St. Hedwig's Catholic Church in Thorp. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Withee, where they raised their two sons. After Frank's death On October 31, 1993, she later married Edward P. Olichwier on August 22, 1998, at St. Hedwig's Chapel in Thorp, and they resided in the Stanley, WI area. After Ed's death on June 11, 2009, she continued living in Stanley until entering Oakbrook Heath & Rehab in November 2018.

She had many interests, but especially enjoyed baking and decorating cakes.

Frances is survived by one son: Robert (Linda) Andrus of Spring Grove, EL; one daughter-in-law: Carol Andruskiewicz of Minnetonka, MN; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; her husband's, Frank and Edward; one son: Donald F. Andruskiewicz; four brothers: Alois, Pete, Valentine and Marion Igras; and three sisters: Mary Acord, Charlotte Lipsey, and Judy Jarnutowski.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.  Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.