Myrtle F. Harrington
Myrtle F. Harrington, age 98, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home in Port Edwards, Wisconsin.
A Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father David Bruener will officiate. Interment will be at the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery in Friendship. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass on Saturday at the church.
Myrtle was born April 20, 1924, to Pete and Anna Wieczorek in Chicago, IL. She graduated from an all-girls Catholic School in Chicago where she played the baritone horn in the school orchestra and earned a music scholarship. Myrtle married Lowell G. “Doc” Harrington on April 21, 1945, in Chicago. Following Doc’s retirement in 1989 they moved to Adams.
Myrtle had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was organist and Sr. Chair Leader of the Choir for over 30 years.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents: Pete & Anna, husband: Doc, and sons: Clifford & Lowell Jr.
Survivors include her daughter: Judy (Rich) Merrill, grandchildren: Lowell “BJ” (Nichole) Harrington III, Wendy (John) Golden, Joe (Jessica) Merrill, great-grandchildren: Joey, Katelyn & Emily Merrill, Courtney Hams, Dalton (Lexie) Harrington & Tabitha Harrington. Bradley, Tyler, Dylan & Kelsi Cochrane. Five great-great-grandchildren: Kinley & Bennett Hams, and Chole, Brantley & Ella Cochrane, and daughter-in-law Judith L. Harrington.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Dear B.J. & Wendy,
I am very sorry for your loss. I remember hearing your Grandmother play the organ at the church. May she Rest In Peace & be reunited with your father. Sending hugs from the Chicago area.
Sorry to hear of Myrtles death. She was a lot fun at our red hat meetings. We will all miss her. Many times she played the organ for us at our meetings
So sorry for your loss enjoyed visiting with Doc and Myrtle when we lived in Adams sending hugs and prayers
BJ: Sorry to read of your grandmothers passing. One thing is she had a long and good life. It’s always hard to lose your grand parents. Miss chatting with you at the camp ground.