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Joan Conrad Obituary
Joan "Joanie" Conrad 79, Lena went to be with her husband Cletus on Saturday October 12, 2013. She was born on August 21, 1934 in Hickory to the late Bernard and Lois (Wood) Gilligan. On July 6, 1957 Joanie married Cletus Conrad at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Suring. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2003. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Joanie loved traveling with Cletus, trips to the casino with family and friends, crossword puzzles and she enjoyed the many dogs that she had over the years. No one will ever forget her strong Irish sense of humor. Survivors include 6 children Kelly Conrad and special friend Chris Herbert, DePere; Clint (Becky) Conrad, Lena; Debbie (Randy) Birr, Oconto Falls; Randy and special friend Linda Schuh, Lena; Lori (Denny) Graef, Lena; Robin (Buzz) Nelson, Lena; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers Lee (Audrey) Gilligan, Suring; Denny (Kathy) Gilligan, Gillett; 2 sisters Judy Blazek, Little Suamico; Rosie (Ray) Ostrenga, Oconto Falls; one Brother-in-law Joe Kopke, Little Suamico; 4 sisters-in-law Alice Gaywont, Gillett; Lorraine Behnke, Peshtigo; Claudine Conrad, Lena; Marion Walls, Oconto; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers Lyle and Jack Gilligan. Friends may call at Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home, Lena from 5-8 PM Wednesday, Parish Wake Service 7PM. Visitation will continue Thursday at the Funeral Home from 9 AM until the time of service. Funeral Service 10:30 AM Thursday October 17, 2013 at the Funeral Home with Deacon Peter Gard officiating. Interment will be at St. Charles Cemetery, Lena. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Gerald Bayer, Holly of Green Bay Oncology, Unity Hospice, 9th floor staff at St. Vincent Hospital, especially nurse Theresa, and Meadowlands assisted living of Oconto Falls.
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Debbie and Fran Wranosky
October 17, 2013
Love and prayers are with you. Take care and God bless.
October 15, 2013
Clint & Becky and extended family...I am so sorry for your loss. Death is never easy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Lois Manders
Jodi Smet
October 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you, all. May she rest in peace.
October 14, 2013
My strongest condolences to all the Conrad family. I miss you all. Your old friend. Bud the bar tender. My email address. [email protected]
Marsha Kramer
October 14, 2013
To the Conrad Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joanie was one of the nicest ladies we have known. Always a smile and concern for others. Your Mom and Dad and all you kids have made our family rich with friendships. Marsha and Don
Emmy Geurts
October 14, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
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