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Virginia Ivansek Obituary
Virginia "Ginger" Elaine Ivansek, age 93, of Oshkosh, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.
Ginger was born in Joliet, Illinois on January 11, 1924 to Valentine and Maria (Bett) Bortoli. She married Thomas "Tom" Ivansek on October 10, 1943 in Joliet, Illinois. Shortly after, they started a family and had three boys, Thomas Jr. Terry and Ted. In 1980, they moved to Omro, Wisconsin.
Ginger was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She loved painting ceramics, going out for Chinese food and telling jokes. She was kind and caring and loved being with her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.
Ginger is survived by her two sons, Thomas R. (Robin) of Oshkosh and Ted (Robin) of Arcadia, Florida, her grandchildren, Mark (Jenny) Ivansek, Ashley (Troy) Rolph and Holly (Brett) Meuret; step grandchildren Kyle and April Morley; great grandchildren Madison, Arabella, Leah and Gabriel; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Tom and son Terry, her parents, her four brothers and two sisters.
In honor of her life and memory, family and friends will gather at the Kwiatkowski Funeral Home in Omro on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. There will be a time of visitation and sharing of memories from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ringwala, Ginger's friends at Simeanna, the nurses of Mercy Medical Center, Affinity hospice nurses, Bethel Home nurses and staff, and Ginger's dear friend Linda Gawaresky for her love and support.
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October 23, 2017
I'll miss you grandma. I am happy you are back with Gramps and Uncle Terry, your brothers and sisters and parents. You were one of the sweetest women and taught me and Holly so much about life. There are so many things that remind me of you--i smile every time i think of those memories. You will be missed by me and Holly so much. RIP. Love Ashley
Colleen Gray
October 20, 2017
I will miss my favorite Aunt Ginger forever. She was so kind to me when I was a teenager and then a young Mom. She, Uncle Tom and Tommy help us build our house. We spent holidays together.
After they moved to Wisconsin, Bob and I spent many a weekends up in Omro. The guys fishing, then fish fries. Lots of phone calls. Rest in Peace, Aunt Ginger
Linda Gawaresky
October 15, 2017
Dear Tom, Ted and Family, I sure will miss my dear friend Ginger! If we could all live like she did into her 90's with all the love and caring she gave to others, not to forget her wonderful sense of humor and wit!! As you treasure all the good memories of her, please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She will always be in my heart.
Holly Meuret
October 14, 2017
I love you so much grandma! I can't thank you enough for everything you did for me. Brett and I will never forget the weekends spent with you at your apartment. I miss you ❤
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