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Audrey M Kitchner

Audrey M Kitchner

Audrey M. Kitchner age 76 of Menomonie, went to her eternal rest, Tuesday June 2, 2009 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire.

Audrey was born July 10, 1932. She was the daughter of Einer and Irene M. (Cramer) Dahlby. Audrey was raised in Menomonie until she met and married John V. Kitchner on April 14, 1952. They resided in Eau Galle most of her life. Audrey worked for Sandy Lee Mfg. as a cutter for many years. Following that, she worked at Silgan Containers and for the past few years, she worked for Carlson Specialty Temps doing merchandise demos.

Audrey was an active member of the Loyal Order Moose Lodge #1584 in Menomonie and was a Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Audrey was an avid bingo player. She liked to have family gatherings and playing pinochle, thoroughly enjoyed her Tuesday ceramic friends and her specialty was quilting. Audrey will be missed immensely by her loving family and friends.

Audrey is survived by her son, Rick (Terrie) of Stratford; four grandchildren, Jessica (Andy) Carter of Marshfield; Shawn Kitchner of Providence, RI; Katrina Kitchner of Vale, AZ; Alex Kitchner of Stratford; a great granddaughter, Cayda Carter; two step great grandchildren, Kasey and Alani Carter; a sister, Judy (Jerry) Thornton of Florida; nieces and nephews, Chris (Debra) Ryding; Mark (Lori) Ryding; Jeff (Cheryl) Ryding; Craig Ryding; Laura Kasmareck and friend, CeAnne Becker; Cindy (Richard) Rasmussen; Teri (Mitch) Metropulous; Mike (Krista) Dahlby; cousin, Bob Cramer; several special great nieces and nephews.

Audrey is preceded in death by her father Einer Dahlby in 1962; mother Irene Dahlby in 2008; her husband John in 1994; a daughter, Susan Rae in infancy and a brother Ron Dahlby in 1991.