Vernas Meta Tomasko

Vernas M. Tomasko, 88, of Oshkosh, died Monday March 31, 2008 at Northpointe Medical and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 27, 1919 in the Town of Nekimi a daughter of Albert and Helena Pollack Matulle. On October 17, 1941 she married John Tomasko in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death in October 1972.Being married to a serviceman, mom lived in lots of different places and had ample opportunities to entertain officers and their wives. She loved being a hostess and making fancy desserts and homecooked meals. She made lots of friends wherever she lived and kept in touch with them for many years. Mom was baptized and confirmed in New Bethel Evangelical Church, which was located next to the family farmhouse in Black Wolf. She later became a member of the Church of Nazarene, where she attended Bible studies, minded the nursery and loved corresponding with missionaries. After its closing, mom made the First Baptist Temple her church home until she could no longer make it up the church steps. What mom enjoyed most was being a mom, a grandma, and a great-grandma. She was always there when we needed her. Shes crocheted lots of afgans, hooked many rugs, sent tons of cards and even enjoyed ironing! As long as she was able she took the bus and walked all over town with special friends. She was a good example of being kind, thoughtful and funny. Her last 8 years were spent at Northpointe Medical and Rehabiliation Center where she was very content. The nurses and CNAs always treated her kindly. The girls in the activity department were wonderful to her, always making sure she was included. She enjoyed crafts, Bingo, social hours, parties and was a member of the Red Hat society and Grandparents Program. During this last year at Northpointe, mom had a doll that she kept with her at all times. She named her Ramona Mary Tomasko.She is survived by one son John(Paula)Tomasko, two daughters Rosemary(Roger) Diemel, Peggy(Walter) Pantol all of Oshkosh, her grandchildren Veronica(Mike) Berglund of Omro, Vicki(Mike) Roeder of Hudson, Sarah(Mike) Kirsch of Van Dyne, Aaron(Sarah) Pantol of Oshkosh, Kimie, Lori and Amy Tomakso of Illinois, 10 great-grandchildren, two sisters Florence Keyes and Dorothy Radig both of Oshkosh.She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers Ernest Matulle, Rueben Matulle, Eldor Mattulle, five sisters Esther Scheller, Emma Matulle, Leona Abraham, Laura Befus, Hilda Kaelin.Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 3, 2008 at 5 p.m at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes-Westside with Vernass grandson-in-law, Rev. Michael Roeder officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 3:30 p.m until the time of the service. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park. A memorial has been established.A special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care.Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Well miss you, but what a joy to know youll be resting in the arms of Jesus.Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints Psalm 116:15

Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Thursday, April 03, 2008
3:30 p.m. until service



Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Thursday, April 03, 2008
5 p.m.



Lake View Memorial Park



2786 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh
WI
54901