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Published February 28, 2013, 09:20 AM

Wanda C. Cernohous, 91

Wanda C. Cernohous, age 91, of River Falls, Wis., died Monday, Feb. 25, at the River Falls Area Hospital, River Falls.

Wanda C. Cernohous, age 91, of River Falls, Wis., died Monday, Feb. 25, at the River Falls Area Hospital, River Falls.

Wanda was born on Oct. 4, 1921, in Lenna, Okla., to William and Ann (Mcguire) Odom. She grew up in Oklahoma and later graduated from Onapa High School there. She met and fell in love with a soldier boy, Marvin Cernohous. They were later married and Marvin was shipped off to Europe to serve in the Army during WWII. Wanda moved to Wisconsin to be close to her husband's family.

Wanda was a loving wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma. She always had a smile on her face and couldn't pass up stopping at a garage sale. She was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church, River Falls.

Wanda is survived by her seven children, Gene (Debbie), Tom (Karen), Frank (Lois), Patricia Spray, Sue (Dennis) Schendel, Cathy (Ed) Miller, Bob (Immaculata); 23 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Mary Jo (Steve) Sill.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; son Steven; and her parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, River Falls. Fr. Gerald Harris will be the celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be for 1 hour prior to the Mass at the church on Friday.

Cashman-Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Services, River Falls, is serving the family.

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Pat W.
Hudson, WI     03/12/2013 12:18 PM

I am so sad to hear of the loss of Wanda_ What a special lady! I have many good memories of the times I spent at the farm, with Sue and her family. Wanda was always so cheerful. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

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Cindy R.
River Falls, WI     02/28/2013 10:18 AM

Gene and Debbie. We were so surprised to hear of your Mothers passing. As you know we are in Florida! Please accept our condolances! See you in April! Alvin and Donna

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