Virginia "Ginger" Smigelski, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home in Gillett. She was born in Keshena on May 15, 1938, to the late Al and Cecelia (Cardish) Lyons. On August 11, 1975, Ginger was united in marriage to Joseph Smigelski in Green Bay. Ginger was the "QVC Queen" and enjoyed watching soap operas.  She loved being outdoors watching the birds or shooting squirrels. In her younger years, Ginger enjoyed playing pool, bowling, and shooting darts.  She was an avid Packer fan all her life.  A wonderful mother and grandmother will be deeply missed by the family and friends she leaves behind.

Ginger is survived by her children, Monroe Aaron (Lisa) Weso III, Alaina Lyons and Dale (Jimmy) Hernandez;  grandchildren, Patricia, Phillip, Monroe IV "Steven", Namatin, Maureen, Kirstyn, Ryan, Monica, Amanda and Carmen; great-grandchildren, Alex, Charlize, Liliana, Maneyah, Kendall, Aleja, Tekow, Marcellus, Serene, Joseph, Kewascum, Stella, Bernard, Heavenly, Luna, Connor, Mya, Parker, Ella and Dastan; and brothers and sisters, Harley (Diane) Lyons, Myrtle Kreier and Jean Hesse.

Ginger is preceded in death by her husband, Joe, her parents, Al and Cecelia Lyons; a granddaughter, Loren Marie Lyons; and brothers and sisters, Alfred, King, Joe, and two sisters in infancy, Joyce and Rosella.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Swedberg Funeral Home, Shawano with Jim LaRock officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 am until the time of service.