Mammie L. Atkinson, age 98, of Nekoosa, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home in Port Edwards, Wisconsin.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the New Rome Cemetery, town of Rome.
Mammie was born June 2, 1923, in Friendship, WI to Anton & Clara (Burian) Ziska. She attended Pilot Knob Grade School and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School.
Mammie married Asher K. Atkinson on August 17, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. She enjoyed gardening, embroidery work, playing cards, watching the Brewers & Green Bay Packers, and especially spending time with her family.
Mammie was preceded in death by her parents: Anton & Clara; husband: Asher Atkinson; grandson: Brent Atkinson; sisters: Helen Ziska, Alice (Bill) Humphrey & Leona (John) Tomesek, and brother: Anton (Verla) Ziska.
Survivors include her sons: Asher (Linda) Atkinson of Nekoosa, WI; David Atkinson of Nekoosa & Robert (Sandra) Atkinson of Nekoosa; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Mammie was such a strong and wonderful woman – her love of family, her laugh, her caring are all great memories. My brother, sister-in-law, and I send our sympathies.
Mayme was a sweet lovely lady. I was fortunate to see her and Tony at the last family reunion I was able to attend. I let my sister’s and our last remaining cousin Katherine in CA. know of her passing, May God comfort you all at this sad, unfortunate time.
I’m so sorry for your loss I took her and Eleanor out eat couple of time love them both
Hugs and prayers to you all. Condolences from our family to yours.
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady.
Our family has known yours for many many years. Your mom was a lovely lady! Our sincerest condolences on your loss. Prayers for your families.
So sorry for your families loss
My condolences to you on your loss
To the Atkinson Family,
We send our deepest sympathy, in the loss of your Mother. Praying for Peace & His Comfort. Blessings to all
Mammie was a beautiful, wonderful person. My condolences to the family and all who loved her. Irene Jameson