Rev. Eleanor F. Thomascheske

September 17, 1925 - April 14, 2012

Eleanor Thomascheske, age 86, formerly of the Reeseville and Columbus areas, died on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Friends may call on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Lowell United Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Worgan officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Columbus.

Eleanor was born on September 17, 1925 in Kickapoo, Wisconsin to the late Clifford and Vercelia (Nelson) Callaway. After graduating from Richland Center High School, she was united in marriage with Irven Thomascheske on October 25, 1947 in Iowa. Eleanor was a longtime member of the Lowell United Methodist Church where she was active with the United Methodist Women and where she served as the treasurer of the Homemakers for many years. Eleanor helped with the Nutrition Program at both the Reeseville and Lowell meals sites. She loved to dance, play Euchre, play Bingo, and go for rides with her family. Her family remembers her as a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Survivors include, her son, Clarence (Rosemary) Thomascheske of Watertown; five daughters, Betty Stratton of Rockford, IL, Yvonne (Jim) Durney of Columbus, Nancy (Gary) Jaecks of Wausau, Linda (Gary) Schilling of Campbellsport and Sandy (Orville) Rudey of Lake Mills; 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Spangler of Hillsboro and Margaret Drollinger of Wisconsin Rapids; a sister-in-law, Violet (Earl) Schultz of Columbus; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her grandson, Brian Thomascheske; her granddaughter, Jody Goratowski; an infant great granddaughter; two brothers, Bill and Burl Callaway; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Lowell United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers.

The family would like to thank The Meadows of Fall River, Columbus Community Hospital, and the doctors and staff at Poser Clinic for the love and care they gave to Eleanor.

The Murray Funeral Home, 214 S. Main Street in Reeseville, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 10:00am – 11:00am, United Methodist Church-Lowell

Service Details

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 11:00am, United Methodist Church-Lowell

Interment Details

Hillside Cemetery-Columbus

Eleanor Thomascheske, age 86, formerly of the Reeseville and Columbus areas, died on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Friends may call on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at church from 10:00 AM untilContinue Reading

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you were there when our son passed away I wish we could be there to help you family but I guess god under stands

Our hearts go out to you Mary Lou and family. We rejoice with you that he has gone home to be with his Savior. May God guide and direct you through the coming months.

Mary Lou & family,
We are very sorry for your loss; but rejoice that Pastor rests in His Savior's arms. What better season to reach heaven--as all Christendom celebrates Jesus' Resurrection!
We were very pleased to spend a few moments with both of you when you were last in Keystone. We also remember fondly those years Pastor shepherded our flock here, assisted by Mary Lou and her love for us.
May the Lord keep all of you safe in His Grace forever.

Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mother, Clarence--don''t know the rest of your family, but my thoughts and prayers go out to you all in your time of sadness.

So very sorry for your loss. You have our sincere condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mother, Clarence--don''t know the rest of your family, but my thoughts and prayers go out to you all in your time of sadness.

So very sorry for your loss. You have our sincere condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

You have my most heartfelt sympathy. Dianne Pribbenow Briggs

Gary please pass our sincere condolences on to your wife & family. May the Lord provide strength and comfort to all of Eleanor''s friends and family as he welcomes her into his Kingdom & into his loving arms. God Bless, Ken & Roseann

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time. She is in a better place. Love you guys and miss you.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hold all the memories of her close in your hearts. God Bless each of you.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time. She is in a better place. Love you guys and miss you.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hold all the memories of her close in your hearts. God Bless each of you.

May your heart be filled with warm thoughts & treasured moments of your mother. Thinking of you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Linda & Wayne Ruby

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.