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Josephine E. "Jo" Lenz

1928 - 2016

Josephine E. "Jo" Lenz obituary, 1928-2016, Oshkosh, WI

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

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Kwiatkowski Funeral Home

425 Jefferson Avenue

Omro, Wisconsin

Josephine Lenz Obituary

Lenz, Josephine E. "Jo"

Josephine E. Lenz, "Jo", age 87 of Oshkosh, formerly of Pickett, died peacefully Tuesday morning, April 12, 2016 at her residence. Jo was born August 9,1928 in Winneconne to Leon & Helen Quigley. She graduated as salutatorian from Winneconne High School in 1946. After moving to California and doing secretarial work, Jo moved back to Wisconsin and married John E. Lenz on June 28, 1952. They farmed in the Pickett area and Jo worked part time at Miles Kimball Co. for 35 years. Jo was an executive and active member of the Winnebago County Extension Homemakers. She was an avid bowler in Omro leagues and was proud of her 602 honor series. Jo and John loved bowling, golf, dartball, and rarely missed a concert, play, or athletic event of their children and grandchildren. Jo was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Omro and enjoyed her many visits from Sister Pam.

Jo is loved and will be missed by her sons and daughter-in-laws, John Jr. (Kathleen) of Oshkosh, James (special friend Nancy) of Champaign IL, Robert (Cheryl) of Greenwood, Kenneth (Elizabeth) of Eagle ID, Daniel (special friend Maria) of Oshkosh, William (Diane) of Oshkosh, Douglas (Paula) of Kalama WA, and David (Ann) of Oshkosh; grandchildren John III (Emily), Annelise (Benjamin), Natalie, Brigitte, Jay, Timothy, Scott, Bryan (Alexandra), Jamie (John), Dustin, Skylor, Samia (Kevin), Michael, Michele, Jeffrey, Ashley (Michael), Sara (fiancé Arik), Charles, Grace; great grandchildren Journey and Holden.

Jo was preceded in death by her husband John in 2013 after 61 years together.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful care givers of Preferred Home Care, Right At Home Care, and Affinity Hospice.

Visitation will be held for family and friends on Saturday April 16, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 730 Madison Ave., Omro, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Private burial will be in the Omro Cemetery.

Published by Oshkosh Northwestern from Apr. 13 to Apr. 14, 2016.
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Our sincere sympathy to the Lenz family, we have many fond memories. Remember that there is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance will last forever.

William & Carole Lee

April 16, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to Lenz family. We have been John and Jo's neighbors for the last six years. What a lovely couple. Now they are back together again. May your memories be of some comfort at this difficult time. May God Bless

William & Lex Schlichting

April 14, 2016

My very deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the Family of Josephine Lenz. I was a neighbor of the Lenz Family when I farmed in the Omro area. May the love of God Our Heavenly Father comfort the Lenz Family in this difficult time. May Josephine Lenz forever Rest In Peace.

George (Jr.) Bongert

April 13, 2016

Our condolences to the Lenz family May God Bless.

Steven & Alana Lenz

April 13, 2016

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St. Mary Catholic Church

730 Madison Ave., Omro, WI

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church

730 Madison Ave., Omro, WI

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425 Jefferson Avenue, Omro, WI 54963

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