Florence H. Schenkoski

Florence Hazel Schenkoski, 86, of Gillett, passed away on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Florence was born Feb. 8, 1934, in the Town of Underhill to the late Albert and Margaret (Krause) Schutt. On Oct. 9, 1945, Florence married Bennie Schenkoski. They owned a farm in rural Gillett. Florence belonged to St. John Riverside Lutheran Church in Gillett. She was always there to help the ladies with their potato pancake dinner and help out where needed.

Florence is survived by her three sons, Pete (Chris) of Abrams, Allen (Jane) and Gary (Laura), both of Gillett; grandchildren, Dana (Doug) Wojcik, Stachia (Ryan) Desterheft, Clarisse (Ross) Klosterman, Jennifer Miller, Luke Schenkoski, Jeremy Schenkoski, Justin (Denae) Schenkoski, and Ashley (Roger) Thiry; step-grandchildren, Paige and Taylor Dillenberg; many great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby (Henry) Siech of Green Bay; three sisters-in-law, Lenora Schenkoski of Gillett, Josie Schutt of New York, and Nancy Schutt of Milwaukee. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie, and son, Gaylord; four brothers; two sisters.

The family will gather privately for a funeral service at St. John Riverside Lutheran Church with Pastor James Athey officiating. The family asks that social distancing and mask wearing be observed, due to serious concerns with the virus. Burial will follow the service at the church cemetery. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.

A special thank you to Pastor Athey for going and giving Florence communion and sharing scriptures with her. Further thanks go to Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Oconto Falls for taking care of Florence during her time of need and to Gruetzmacher Funeral Home for assisting the family.

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