Marcia L. Harkins

Marcia was born in Fond du Lac, WI on September 18, 1920 to James and Alice Dyckhoff.

She moved with her family from Fond du Lac to Rhinelander in 1938 and graduated from Rhinelander High School. Marcia then attended De Paul University, Chicago graduating with a degree as a legal secretary. She then worked for Republican Frank B. Keefe, Wisconsin 6th Congressional district in Washington DC. for several years. Marcia returned to Rhinelander and worked for O’Melia Law Firm. During this time frame she met William B. Harkins whom she married after he returned from WWII in 1946. They raised a family of 9 children in Rhinelander. She worked numerous jobs throughout her life, retiring from UW Extension, Rhinelander.

Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William, a son Timothy, only daughter Sheila and a grandson Jimmie.

Survivors include brothers James (Babe) Dyckhoff of Placerville, CA and William Dyckhoff of Rhinelander, WI. She is further survived by seven sons; Patrick (Sharon) of Minocqua, their son Jason (Rachael) and 3 great grandchildren; Paul, MD (Andrea) of Marshfield/Harshaw, their son Aaron and a great granddaughter and Caroline (Eric) Reno and two great grandsons; Daniel (Jody) of Florida/Woodruff and sons Justin (Asako) and three great grandchildren, Casey (Krissy) and two great grandchildren, Timothy of Chicago, IL, and Ryan (Lindsey) of Stoughton, WI and two great grandchildren; Stephen,DDS (Swanny) of Tucson, AZ and four grandchildren; William (Mary Ellen) of Morganton, NC; Michael, DC (Cindy) of Appleton and two grandchildren; and John of Southern, CA.

A Funeral Service for Marcia will be Monday, July 21, 2014 at 11:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church, Hwy J in Woodruff, WI with Deacon Mike Harvey officiating. Inurnment will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00am at the church.

Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Country Terrace, Minocqua.

Our family wants to thank Kristy Burke and the staff at Country Terrace (formerly Inn Care) of Minocqua where they lovingly cared for Marcia for over 10 years.

Marcia was a strong, loving person who cared deeply for her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Hildebrand-Russ Funeral Home 715-365-4343, is assisting the family with arrangements. All are invited to light a candle and leave an online condolence at hildebrandfh.com.