Ida E. Worden, age 94, of Tomahawk, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Country Terrace Assisted Living under the care of Compassus Hospice. Ida was born in Bruce Crossing, Mich., on Oct. 27, 1926, to the late Albert Henry and Harriet Eliza (Loveless) Gokey-Gauthier. She was later married to Jack Worden; he passed away.
Ida worked at Nick & Sons Casket Factory for some time. She and Jack owned and operated Worden’s Used Auto Parts. Ida loved playing bingo and visits to the casino. She traveled extensively in her younger years, visiting every state except Hawaii. Being the last of her generation, Ida meant the world to her family and will be dearly missed by all.
She is survived by her stepchildren, Jay and Carol “Dolly,” numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews and extended family.
Ida was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Harriet; her husband, Jack; her children, Mina, Sheila, and Thomas; three grandsons, one great-granddaughter, one great-great granddaughter; and 14 siblings.
Funeral services for Ida Worden were held on Friday, May 7, 2021, at 4 p.m., at Generations Funeral Home, Tomahawk. Rev. Larry Mathein officiated. The family received friends for visitation from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m.
Generations Funeral Home & Crematory assisted the family. View Ida’s obituary and leave online condolences at www.generationsfuneral.com.