This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/17084/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Sunday, August 16, 2009 Cecile A. Quinn Cecile A. Quinn, Shawano, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009 at Unity Hospice in De Pere. Cecile was born Nov. 13, 1930 in Strawberry Point, Iowa, to the late Dewey and Cepha (Steele) Farmer. Cecile was baptized, received first Holy Communion, and confirmation at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cox Creek, Iowa. She graduated from St. Joseph's Catholic High School in Elkader, Iowa, and attended business college in Dubuque, Iowa. Cecile married Francis E. Quinn on July 9, 1949 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Elkader, Iowa. Francis was employed by Dubuque Packing in various cities, and the couple moved to Shawano in 1958. Cecile was employed by the Shawano Recreation Center, and also Midwest Breeders from 1965 until retiring in 1983. She was a very active member at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. Cecile belonged to the Christian Mother's Group and distributed communion at Shawano Medical Center. She belonged to multiple Bridge groups in Shawano, was involved at the Senior Center, and participated in exercise class. Cecile was an excellent seamstress and ! loved to knit. She was also an avid fisherman. Cecile will always be remembered for her generous spirit and giving heart. She is survived by her daughter, Dianne (Jon) StAubin of Eau Claire; her son Dennis (Peggy) Quinn of Allouez; her brother, John Farmer of Strawberry Point, Iowa; two sisters, Dorothy Leonard of Elkader, Iowa; Rita (Don) Larson of Elkader, Iowa; grandchildren, S.Robert (Stephanie) Bartelt and their child, Francesca, Erin (Scott) Gutschow and their children, Greta and Grace, Meghan (Zach) Leimkuehler and their child, Emma, and Corey Quinn Bartelt. Cecile was preceded in death by her husband Francis on April 27, 2005; her brother, Don Farmer; and her sister, Erma Leonard. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano from 9:30 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. with Father Len Evers officiating. Cecile will be interred in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Elkader, Iowa, where a graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 29, 2009 with Father Peters officiating. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home (920-842-2151) in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to American Diabetes Association. A special thanks to Renaissance Assisted Living in De Pere and friends, especially Sue White and the Knitting Group, Dr. Amy James, Dr. Biernat, and Unity Hospice and its staff for the excellent care given to Cecile. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.