This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16985/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Green Bay Area (WI) - December 31, 2004 Deceased Name: Lapacz, Dorothy D. Dorothy D. Lapacz, 86, Green Bay, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004. She was born in Lessor (Navarino), Wis., on Jan. 10, 1918, to the late Anton and Victoria (Surma) Stefaniak. On Oct. 26, 1935, she wed the love of her life, Theodore H. "Ted" Lapacz of Chase (Pulaski), Wis. Together they shared the simple joys of life; raising a family, building a house and home, traveling, camping, fishing, dancing and just being together. Winters were often spent in Florida and summers in their beloved garden growing raspberries and other delights for the neighborhood. Dorothy is survived by three children, Marilyn Bussink, Silver Spring, MD; Jo Ann (James) Rauscher, La Rue, Ohio; Gary Lapacz, Green Bay. She was also blessed with five grandchildren, Bernie Bussink, Jr., Debbie (Dan) Ostericher, John (Gena) Bussink, Erika (Scott) Curtis and Steve (Kim) Rauscher, as well as six great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Ted; two sisters, Rose Styczynski and Isabelle Jablonski; two brothers, Louis Stefaniak and Stanley Stefaniak. Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Friends may also call at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Howard Memorial Park. The family would like to extend special thanks and express their appreciation to the staff of St. Mary's Hospital 3rd Floor and to the staff of San Luis Medical and Rehabilitation Center for their great care and attention given to Dorothy. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.