Eunice M. Zenz

Eunice M. Zenz, age 74, of Parks, Arkansas, formerly of Lancaster, passed from this life June 16, 2011 at her home. She was born on December 1, 1936, in Hazel Green, the daughter of Joseph and Helen Timmerman. After graduating from St. Clara Academy in Sinsinawa, WI, she married Larry Zenz on October 15, 1955, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hazel Green. Together they operated the family farm, Zenz Welding and Manufacturing, and raised seven children. Eunice enjoyed playing bridge, traveling the world with Larry, and, most of all, spending time with her family. Her kindness, thoughtfulness and compassion left an indelible mark on both her family and many friends.

Surviving are her husband, Larry and their seven children; Julie Zenz of Lancaster,WI, Jane (Dr. Michael) Karleskint of Sherman, TX, Jim (Linda) Zenz of De Kalb, IL, Joyce (Matt) Link of Black Earth, WI, Jean (Jonathan) Ackerman of North Granby, CT, Joe (Shari) Zenz of Lancaster, WI, and Jennifer (Bryce) Bellinder of Prairie du Sac, WI; 16 grandchildren; four brothers and a sister, Bob Timmerman, Jim (Alice) Timmerman, Dick (Judy) Timmerman, Ellen (Herb) Westemeier, Dan (Karen) Timmerman, one sister-in-law Ann (Warren) Zeigle, and brother-in-law Ben Koeller, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters-in-law, Rosemary Koeller and Ann Timmerman.

Funeral Services were held on Friday, July 8, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Father William Seipp, Father Bart Timmerman and Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Family and friends called on Thursday, July 7, 2011, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster, where a 3:45 p.m. rosary will be held. Friends may also call on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.