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OREGON - Irma Lizak formerly Irma Minette Brauel, age 83, died on Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home in Oregon, Wis. She was born in Green Bay, Wis., on Oct. 31, 1940, the daughter of the late Arthur and Alma Brauel, and sister of the late Anita Herrmann. Irma was the wife of the late James Lizak. They were married in Oshkosh, Wis., in 1963.

Irma is survived by her four children, Lisa and Lynn Lizak of Oregon, Wis., Mark Lizak of Waunakee, Wis., and Michael Lizak of LaGrange Park, Ill.; and five grandchildren, Claire and Luke Lizak (daughter and son of Michael Lizak and Dawn Besaw-Lizak); Cahl and Sage Olson (son and daughter of Lynn Lizak and Michael Olson); and Ashlynn Lizak (daughter of Mark Lizak and Melissa Guethlein).

Irma was passionate about teaching. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in education at the University of Oshkosh, Wis. She taught in Neenah, Wis., after receiving her bachelor’s degree and then in Stoughton, Wis., for 31 years after receiving her master’s degree. Irma specialized in teaching reading. She retired from teaching in 2004.

Irma enjoyed gardening, painting, reading, spending time with her family and pets, and participating in church activities. She lived in her home for 50 years in Oregon, Wis., and felt grateful for the supportive friendships she had with her neighbors.

Irma’s family expresses sincere appreciation to the Agrace in-home and phone triage hospice nurses, nursing assistants, and social worker who supported Irma and the family during the year she received in-home hospice services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agrace Hospice (agrace.org/donate).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Family and friends who wish to view the Mass via LIVESTREAM may visit Irma’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com at the time of the Mass. A visitation/celebration of life will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Green Bay, Wis.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Oregon

Funeral & Cremation Care

1150 Park St.

(608) 835-3515

Irma Minette Lizak

October 31, 1940 - May 26, 2024

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