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Wonrau, Merlyne G.
Merlyne G. Wonrau, 86, of Luzerne, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the Keystone Nursing Care Center from complications of age. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Hrabak Funeral Home in Belle Plaine by Deacon Joe Behounek and Hospice Chaplain Joe Kane. Burial will be in International Cemetery, Luzerne, with military rites. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
He is survived by his son, Bill (Carol) Wonrau of Luzerne; two grandchildren, Jesse Wonrau of Chelsea and Jennifer Wonrau of Luzerne; and one great-grandchild, Devon Wonrau.
Merlyne was preceded in death by his parents, George and Hilda; and his wife, Carmelita.
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