Full Obituary

     MARY DERGANCE, age 95, of Wausau, formerly of Willard, passed away peacefully at Stone Crest Residence, in Wausau, WI, on Friday, September 21, 2015.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the American Legion Hall, in Greenwood, WI.  Burial of Mary's cremains will be held in the Willard Cemetery.
     Mary Auman was born on September 11, 1920, on the home farm in Willard, WI, one of eight children born to Frank and Angela (Frankel) Auman.  She was raised and received her education in Willard.  As a young woman, Mary left Willard and moved to Chicago to find work.  Mary was united in marriage to Vernon B. "Barney" Dergance on September 21, 1945 in Chicago, IL.  They lived most of their married life in Chicago, except for 8 years when they owned and operated a motel in Duluth, MN.  After her husband's retirement in 1975, they moved back to Willard and lived in Mary's parents house.
     Mary enjoyed bird watching and flowers.
     She is survived by two sisters:  Antonia Panyan of Esko, MN,  Angeline Verhunce of Marshfield; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
     Mary was preceded in death by her parents;  her husband, Barney, on August 26, 1995;  three brothers:  Frank Jr., Felix and Victor Auman; and two sisters:  Anne Haugen and Stephie Gabrovic.