Anna M. “Connie” Hollrith

Anna M. “Connie” Hollrith of Grafton was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, at the age of 94.

She was born in Darlington, Wis., on Dec. 6, 1928, to John and Anna (nee Howe) O’Conner.

She graduated from Beloit High School in 1945 and went on to study radiology at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wis.  Anna took a position in West Bend at the hospital.

She married George Hollrith on July 4, 1953, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Beloit and raised their family of five in Grafton.

Ann was a successful Realtor in Ozaukee County for over 40 years.

She was a member of the Grafton Auxiliary American Legion Rose-Harms Post 355.

Ann was an instrumental committee member in the initiative to “Save the Dam” in Grafton.

She was also a member of St. John XXIII Catholic Parish in Port Washington.

In Ann’s former years, she enjoyed snowmobiling and raced in powderpuff competitions.

Ann and George enjoyed bowling together and she was famous for her apple pies.

Anna’s loving memory will remain in the hearts of her children Scott (Teri) Hollrith of Grafton, Ann Volesky of Port Washington and Will (Kristine) Hollrith of Grafton; grandchildren Jeni Hollrith, Dr. Ashley (Bryan) Medinger, Mary (Adam) Blaha, Emily (Charlie) Hollrith Nalbach, Joseph (Amber) Hollrith, Stephanie Volesky, Keegan Hollrith and Sarah Volesky; and great-grandchildren Easton, Graham, Joseph, Zoey, Benjamin, Jaxon and Stella.

She was preceded in death by her husband George, children Mary and Tom Hollrith, granddaughter Chelsea Anna Hollrith and favorite son-in-law Richard Volesky.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church in Port Washington. Father Patrick Wendt will preside. The family will receive visitors at the church from 3 to 5:20 p.m.

Anna will be laid to rest next to her husband at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Grafton on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at 9:15 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Port Washington Food Pantry or St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish, Grafton – St. Vincent De Paul.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the caregivers at Lasata Crossings in Cedarburg for their care and support and her two special friends Kaye and Bonnie.

Eernisse Funeral Home of Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.