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Joseph Dolan
JOSEPH DOLAN
Cedar Rapids
Joseph J. Dolan, 92, died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at Stone Crest Residence in Wausau, Wis., under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care.
Joseph was born Dec. 8, 1923, in DeWitt, Iowa, to John and Ella (McGonegle) Dolan. He married Marjorie Long on Sept. 30, 1944, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Joseph is survived by sons, Daniel (Cindy Comer) Dolan and John (Laurie) Dolan; daughters, Ann (John) Zientara, Mary (Scott) Kronenwetter, Jane Dolan, Lisa Dolan and Laura (Rich) Piacentini; brother, Gerald (Cathy) Dolan; 12 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Dolan; wife, Marjorie Dolan; daughter-in-law, Carol Rusch Dolan; three brothers; and three sisters.
A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at the Church of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, 621 N. Second St., Wausau. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Newman Catholic Schools in Joseph's name.
Brainard Funeral Home, Wausau, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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