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Verjeanne Gillette Obituary

Gillette, Verjeanne

Verjeanne L. Gillette, 76, Vesper, died peacefully on January 12, 2013 at the House of the Dove, Marshfield, after a courageous struggle with a lengthy illness.

Virgie thoroughly enjoyed life. She enjoyed traveling, shopping and spending time with her family and friends. Virgie was born February 19, 1936 in Wisconsin Rapids to Paul and Irene (Pinney) Zabel. She graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Beauty School in Wausau. Virgie was a beautician for 45 years and owner/operator of the Vesper Beauty Shop.

In 1957, Virgie married Thomas Gillette. They lived in Tomahawk before eventually settling in Vesper where they raised their 2 children. Virgie and Thomas celebrated 55 wonderful years of marriage.

Virgie was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Vesper and St. John's Lutheran Church, Sigel.

Virgie is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas; son, Kirk (Mary) Gillette of Vesper; daughter, Lisa (Mark) Cychosz of Custer: grandchildren, Chelsea Gillette of Vesper, Matthew Gillette of Minot, ND, Jordan Gillette of Vesper, Allision Cychosz of Custer, Eric Cychosz of Platteville and Noah Cychosz of Custer; and extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Irene Zabel.

Services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 15 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vesper. Reverend Douglas Schalow will officiate. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on Tuesday at the church and last until the time of services. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Grand Rapids.

A memorial in Virgie's memory will be established at a later date.

A very special word of thanks goes to the nurses and staff of Ministry Home Hospice and the nurses and staff of the House of the Dove for their kind and compassionate care of Virgie and her family.

Published by Stevens Point Journal on Jan. 14, 2013.
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Kirk,
Words are hard to submit here. The death of a family member, your mother, is difficult. My condolences to you and your family.

Lee Tremmel

January 16, 2013

Kirk,
Words are so hard to submit here. The death of a family member, your mother, is especially difficult. My condolences to you and your family.
Lee Tremmel

January 16, 2013

Dear Tom,
I am so sorry to hear about Vergie - the only thing I am so sure of is that she is definetly with the angels in heaven- my thoughts are with you and you have my deepest sympathy.
Your friend,
pat Ostrum from Thrivent

January 16, 2013

Dear Tom and family,
With great respect for your loving care and patience, we send our sympathy for your lose.

Memories can help but never fully replace Virgie.
Donna & Ron DeBoer

Donna DeBoer

January 15, 2013

Lisa,

I am sorry to hear the loss of your mother. I know how very close you were to her and how difficult of a time this is for all of you. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Lea Ann Larson

January 15, 2013

Tom, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You have our deepest sympathy.

Al & Marti Harger

January 14, 2013

Lisa and Mark,
I'm very sorry for the loss of your Mom. I know from experience how hard it is to lose your mom. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and all your family at this sad time.

Sandy (Kumm) Truchinski

January 14, 2013

So sorry to read (online) of Virgie's passing. I have many memories of us growing up & the numberous times we spend time playing & having fun. I can still picture those times in my mind, whether it was at Uncle Bob's, Grandma/Grandpa Pinney's or at her house, all in Vesper. To Tom & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cousin Robert & Sue.

Bob Pinney

January 14, 2013

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