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Obituary for Wendy Louise Schark
Wendy Louise Schark (Thompson), age 65, of Oconto went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Bellin Hospital. She was born August 19, 1951 in Saginaw, MI to the late James Edward and Leona Alma (Briggin) Thompson. Wendy obtained her Master’s Degree in Communications from Eastern Michigan University. Her faith was very strong and she was A-Okay with riding in the passenger’s seat with God driving. Faith and family defined her life. Wendy was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto Assembly of God Church, and the Machickanee Players.
Wendy is survived by a daughter, Rebekah (Michael) Ebbensgard, Abrams; two sons, Andrew Schark, CA; and Erik Schark, NY; two sisters, JoAnne Yule, MI; Susan Ross, MI; two brothers, Michael (Clydette) Thompson, MI; James (Mandy) Thompson, MI; five grandchildren, Piers, Jacob, Kate, Mackenzie and Emily; one great granddaughter, River. She was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Jean Thompson; brother-in-law, Laverne Yule; and Godmother, Gerry English.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 10 am to 12 noon, Saturday, November 5. Memorial services will be conducted 12 noon Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Nick Badendick officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
Wendy’s family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Bellin Hospital for the wonderful care given to her.
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