Gertrude M. Hohensee, age 83, a resident at Atrium Post-Acute Care at Evergreen, formerly of Gresham, went to her Heavenly Home on April 19, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
Gertrude was born on September 25, 1932, in the Town of Pella to the late Paul and Mary (Piotraschke) Schwartz.
On November 5, 1949 she married Lyle R. Hohensee at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in the Town of Pella by Pastor Gerhard Ness.
Lyle preceded her in death on April 17, 2013.
She was a 55 year member at Gresham Zion Lutheran Church, where she served on the Zion's Ladies Aid.
She enjoyed farming with her husband and raising seven children.
She enjoyed; making quilts for all of her family, her flowers, gardening, canning, baking, playing cards, dancing, and spending time with all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include:
three daughters, LaVonne (James) Whitehouse of Two Rivers, Sandra (Orville) Giese of Bowler, and Debra (Nathan) Hoffman of Shawano; three sons, Kenneth (Mary) Hohensee of Bear Creek, Allen (Debra) Hohensee of Gresham, and Michael (Jodi) Hohensee of Clintonville; daughter-in-law, Sandra Hohensee of Shawano; one brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Karmen Schwartz of Marion; two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Lee Guyette of Arizona, and Bob and Ann Archer of Minnesota; 16 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, with one due in September; four step great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Gertrude was preceded in death by:
her husband, Lyle on April 17, 2013; her son, Ronald on October 28, 2012; her parents; and her sister Elda.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church in Gresham with Rev. John C. Eyer officiating.
Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville.
Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 4:00-8:00pm and again at the church on Saturday from 10:00am until the time of the service.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the entire staff Atrium Post-Acute Care of Shawano at Evergreen for the exceptional care and compassion given to their dear mother and grandmother.
The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Unity Hospice nurses for their tender care as well as Dr. Michael Williams.
Your kindness will always be remembered.
Mom~
We will miss you more than words will ever say.
You have been a brilliant example of strength, true love, courage beyond all means, and finding joy and hope every day.
We love you so much and you will forever be in our hearts and thoughts.
Love you Mom!
Dear Cancer,
Despite everything you threw at her she continued to live life to the fullest. As great as the pain of losing her, it is only a pebble in comparison to the mountain of joy she brought to our lives.
You may have taken her body, but the world has gained a beautiful angel and for that you LOST!
