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Gladys Zielinski Obituary
Gladys E. Zielinski, of Menasha, age 87, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. She was born January 8, 1927, in Kimberly, daughter of the late John and Olga (Jesse) Mitchler.
After graduating from Kimberly High School she worked at the Telephone Company in Appleton. On July 1, 1950, she married James Zielinski and they raised their family in Menasha. Jim preceded her in death in 2008 after 58 years of marriage.
Gladys loved bowling, reading, camping, family get-togethers at the cottage, watching old movies and playing cards. She could play a mean game of poker and the kids, grandkids and friends learned real fast to "never raise to Grandma Z."
Gladys and Jim spent a few summers at their mobile home in Pickerel and then 19 memorable years at their cottage on Munger Lake in Lakewood, WI.
Gladys is survived by her children: Jim Zielinski, Joan (Kevin) Hurley, Don "Cubby" (Deb) Zielinski, Tom (Patty) Zielinski, and Jean (Tom) Wollerman; 12 grandchildren: Ben (Michelle) Zielinski, Scott, Steven and Andy Hurley, Sam, Jake, Tess and Nimmy Zielinski, Matt and Zach Zielinski, and Nick and Claire Wollerman; 2 step-grandchildren: Jennie (Matt) McCorstin, Michael (Kelli) Woodstock; 5 great-grandchildren: Hunter, Maya, Sophie, A.J. and Carter Zielinski; and 4 step-great-grandchildren: Beckett and Tucker McCorstin, Austyn and Kynlee Woodstock, .
She is further survived by her sisters and brothers: Mildred Francek, Dorothy Micheln, Delores Fisher, Jack (Rosemary) Mitchler, Sharalene (Bud) Rainville, Donna Mitchler, Daniel (Joann) Mitchler, Marilyn (Gerald) Vander Pas and Barbara Mitchler.
Gladys was preceded in death by her twin sisters, Carmen and Carmel.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Menasha's Westgor Funeral Home. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established in her name.
Westgor Funeral Home
1140 Appleton Rd.
Menasha 720-0314
Online condolences:
www.westgorfuneralhomes.com
The family would like to give a very special thank you to Heartland Hospice nurse, Sally, CNA, Millie, and friend, Jan Ristau, for your loving care of our mother.
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Jim Parker
March 3, 2014
Jim and family - so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was always the life of the party and laughing. You're all in my thoughts and prayers!
Linda Brown
March 2, 2014
Jean and family, so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace and may God give you comfort and joy in wonderful memories.
Gail and Chuck Ruys
March 2, 2014
Joan and Kevin - at times like this, words can't say enough, but we want you to know we're thinking of you.
There's peace in knowing love never leaves, it lives on within our hearts. You're in our hearts, our thoughts, and our prayers.
Wilfred Limvalencia
March 1, 2014
I know we never lose the people we love. They live the rest of our lives with us in our heart.
Norm Goth
March 1, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Chuck Ollinger
February 28, 2014
Jimmy, god bless you.....god bless your mother.. I know the person you are..... you can only attribute that to one thing.... being raised right.... i know you are and will truly feel the loss.. but take comfort in the life you shared...... not everyone is so blessed........
February 28, 2014
My sincere sympathies to the Zielinski family for the recent loss of your mother and for the loss of your father a while ago. I knew Jim and Gladys from their Pickerel days and owned a trailer next to theirs. They were always friendly and caring people and a lot of fun. I haven't seen them since they bought their cottage but often thought of them. Again, my heartfelt sympathies.
Karen Much
Judy & Mark Konos
February 28, 2014
My you find peace knowing that your mother now dwells in the House of Our Lord.
Gary Feilteau
February 28, 2014
Jim i only met you once in my life but you have been my online friend for close to 20 years now you are like my brother. I feel like i know your whole family and you share all that love on Facebook i know how much you care for and love your family. GLADYS passing has left you all so much love and it will be missed by all but the poker games your mother loved will live on and her love for you all.
gary
Tim Gibson
February 27, 2014
Joan, so sorry to hear about your Moms passing, my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family...Gibby
February 27, 2014
Jim,what a devoted son you were to your Mother and brought great energy and love to her life ,a true gift for a Mother. Celebrate her life. I will remember her in my prayers. jean ann miller
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