Elizabeth Holl Babcaock

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Oconto County Reporter
November, 2004

Elizabeth M. (Mrs. Joseph) Babcock, 87, Oconto, died Friday afternoon, October 29, 2004 at her home as she wished, in the company of her loving children and son-in-law, who provided her loving care during her brief illness.

Elizabeth Marie Babcock, the former Elizabeth Marie Holl was born August 30, 1917 to the late Joseph and Anna (Philippi) Holl in the Town of Hayes, Oconto County. Elizabeth married Joseph Babcock October 26, 1936. God blessed them with 58 years as partners and friends.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Oconto, and was a member of St. Ann’s Society. She worked at the former St. Peter School and Oconto Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth enjoyed her organ, flowers and crocheting. Her faith and family were her life.

Surviving are a son, Charles, Oconto; three daughters, Mary Babcock, Green Bay; Ann Wollenhaup, Waukesha; Josephine (Mrs. Jerry) Warnecke, Oshkosh; a brother Joseph (Helen) Holl, Hayes; six sisters, Anna (Mrs. Russell) Warrichiaet, Oconto; Josephine (Mrs. Landelin) Harter, Schofield; Veronica (Mrs. David) Cameron, Omaha, Nebraska; Christine (Mrs. Art) Malish, Deerbrook; Marie (Mrs. Eugene) Schmick, Portland, Oregon; Stephena (Mrs. James) Ward, Green Bay; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, her parents, brothers, John, Isadore and Oliver two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Park Avenue at Madison Street, Oconto, from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2004. St. Ann’s Society Rosary 4 p.m. and Parish Vigil Service 7 p.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at the Church. The Rev. Fr. David Ruby officiating. Interment at Oconto Catholic Cemetery.

A photo tribute may be viewed and condolences expressed at www.ackermanfuneraldirectors.com.

The prayer was written by Elizabeth:
"You who said, 'come unto me all ye who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest', I come to you now. Lord I am weary, mentally and physically. I am bone tired. I am all wound up. Locked up tight with tension. I am too tired to eat, to tried to sleep, to tired to think. Lord I am exhausted. Lord let your healing love flow through me. Thank you!".

Ackerman Funeral Directors, Oconto, caring for the family.


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