- Ila Mae Greiner, 81, Kaukauna, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, in her Kaukauna home. She was born on Dec. 7, 1930, in the town of Freedom, daughter of the late William and Martha (Arnoldussen) Coffey. Ila grew up in the town of Freedom, where her family owned Golden Glow Cheese Factory. She graduated from Freedom High School where she met the love of her life.
On June 14, 1950, she married her husband of 61 years, William "Bill" Greiner. They moved their family to Kaukauna, where they owned and operated Modern Dairy. Ila was a member of St. Nicholas Church in Freedom since their move back to the Valley. While living up at Lee Lake, she was a member of Klondike Catholic Church, where she enjoyed volunteering and sharing her Christian faith. Ila was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed her flower garden at her home on the lake, loved to read and was an avid Packer fan. Ila learned the computer at a late age so she would stay in touch with her family and friends while she and Bill went away for the winter months. Most of all, she cherished her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ila Mae is survived by her devoted husband, Bill; her children, Donna (John) VanDeHey, Belvidere, Ill.; Bill, Jr., Jack (Michelle) Greiner, Kim Marquardt and Kerri (Lonni) Jordan, all of Kaukauna; her grandchildren, Shana (Brett) Schwanebeck, Ross VanDeHey, Kara Supalla, Chad Greiner (fiancee, Jennifer), Kelly (Wes) Ralston, Amanda Greiner, Rachel, Melissa and Desiree Greiner, Sam Schreiber, Nichole and Austin Vandeneng, Eric Marquardt, Alexandra, Savannah, Miranda and Olivia Jordan; great-grandchildren, Isabella and Jaxson Schwanebeck, Richard and Robby Greiner and Maison Ralston; a brother, Don (Jane) Coffey; a sister, Shirley (Bob) Phillips. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, as well as a daughter, Judy, and son, Richard.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. (Noon) on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, W2037 County Road S, Freedom. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Ila Mae's name is being established.
The Boettcher Family Funeral Home in Kaukauna, is assisting the family. (766-2099)
The family would like to thank Theda Care at Home Hospice, Amanda, Julie, Trisha and Jill for their wonderful care and compassion.
Mom, We will never forget your beautiful smile, your delicious cooking, the best jelly and most of all, your love and selfless dedication to our family. We only hope we can be as great a role model as you have been for all of us. No more tears. No more pain. No more sadness. You're at home now with Jesus, Judy and Ric. We love you!
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from December 11 to December 12, 2011
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1930 - 2011 (81 years)
Education - High School
