Darlene Kay Zak

Darlene Zak, age 61, of Marshfield, WI formerly of Neillsville, WI died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.Darlene Kay (Fisher) Zak was born on February 16, 1954 in Black River Falls, WI the daughter of Forrest and Prixcda (Janicki) Fisher. She graduated from Neillsville High School in 1972, was married to James Zak and they lived in Dorchester, WI. They later divorced and Darlene moved back to Neillsville, where she held several jobs, including the Neillsville Movie Theatre, Cenex, Baltus, Autostop, Family Dollar, Figi's and for several years as a CNA at the Memorial Nursing Home. Darlene moved to Marshfield in January of 2010 and worked at Walmart until retiring due to her disability.Darlene was a great cook and she enjoyed playing Bingo at the casino. She liked watching birds, especially Cardinals, and she enjoyed taking care of plants and reading.She is survived by four children, Tanya Zak of St. Paul, MN, Heather Zak of Loyal, WI, Misty (Brandon) Erickson of Marshfield, WI and Kyle Zak of Marshfield, WI, three grandchildren, Trynatee Erickson, Milania Erickson and Camden Zak, six siblings, Patricia (Monroe) Johnson of Vidor, TX, Forrest Fisher and Darrell Fisher of Missouri, Gary (Sharon) Fisher of Freeport, IL, her twin brother, Robert (Jone) Fisher of Dorchester, WI and Debbie Fisher of Bulls Gap, TN. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Judy Porter and Lillian Covert and an infant brother, Richard Fisher.A Memorial Service for Darlene will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Pastor Douglas Bjerke will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday at the Gesche Funeral Home.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Darlene's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456