Susan Cartwright's Obituary
Susan H. Cartwright
Waupaca, WI Age 60 – died on Friday, July 2, 2010 at Ministry St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point, WI after a long struggle against cancer. She was born on September 22, 1949 in Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Joyce and Phillip Rath, Sr.
Susan is survived by her children, Theresa Janicki and Joseph Cartwright, Sr, both of Waupaca, grandchildren, Joseph Cartwright, Jr and Natalie Cartwright, her mother, Joyce Rath (Significant other: Ray Hansen) of Waupaca, brothers and sisters: Dan (Suzanne) Rath of Weyauwega, Judy (Jim) Hahn of Tennessee, Terry Rath of Waupaca, Marianne (Jim) Nusz of Waupaca, June (Mike) Goggins of Waupaca, and Phillip Rath, Jr of Nebraska. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Larry Cartwright, her father, and a brother, Ron Rath.
Over a number of years Susan had been employed as a waitress at various Waupaca area restaurants. She had also worked for a while in the Deli department of the Pick’n Save grocery store in Waupaca. Susan loved working in her garden and she took pride in spoiling her grandchildren. Susan was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca.
A funeral service will be held at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 1:00 PM with Reverend Dr. Charles Tews – Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Waupaca. A visitation will be held at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca on Tuesday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Cancer Research in the name of Susan H. Cartwright. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca, WI is assisting the family with arrangements.
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