IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Virginia A.

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Grutzik

September 23, 1922 – May 5, 2014

Obituary

Virgina A Grutzik, 91 of Marshfield, formerly of Neillsville and City Point died on Monday, May 5, 2014 at the House of The Dove in Marshfield under Ministry Home Care Hospice. She fought a brave battle with kidney dialysis for over 6 years. Mass of Christian burial was held at 10:30am Friday, May 9, 2014 at St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Pittsville with Fr. Bob Nelson officiating. Burial was in Spaulding Cemetery, City Point. Virginia was born, eldest of 15 children on September 23, 1922 in Loyal to George and Leona (Schweiger) Bentzler and was known as "Ginny Ma" to her younger brothers and sisters. She was united in marriage to John C. Grutzik on October 18, 1947 in Wisconsin Rapids. The couple lived in City Point where they raised their 4 children. They moved to Neillsville in 1985. John passed away on November 28, 2000. Virginia's hobbies included reading , crocheting, knitting, cooking and visiting with family and friends. Virginia was a member of former Martyrs Chapel Alter Society in City Point and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 153 of Pittsville. She is survived by her children, Judith (Richard) Zabawa of Stevens Point, James (Sarah) Grutzik of City Point, Joan (David) Dix of City Point, John "Jack" (Kathryn) Grutzik of Black River Falls; 5 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Virginia is further survived by her siblings, Donald (Georgiane) Bentzler of Marshfield, Mary (Myron) Burkhardt of Henderson, NV, George Bentzler of Crivitz, Leona (Irban) Aumann of Marshfield, Darlene (Richard) Lasch of South Bend, IN, Edward (Donna) Bentzler of Rochester, NH, Raymond (Darlene) Bentzler of Hartford, Wi, Kathleen (Ronald) Froeba of Loyal, Janet Freuhbrodt of Marshfield, Kenneth (Holly) Bentzler of New London. In addition to her husband John, Virginia was preceeded in death by her parents , George and Leona, sister Lorraine and brothers LaVern "Bud", Harold " Garland" and Jerome. Pallbearers were James Schonke Jr, Austin Dix, Guy Dupee, Dustin Dupee, Kevin Hyde and Phoenix Hyde. Honorary pallbearer Wyland Hyde. Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home assited the family with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
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Services

Visitation

Calendar
May
9

St. Joachim Catholic Church

5312 3rd Avenue, Pittsville, WI 54466

9:00 - 10:30 am

Service

Calendar
May
9

St. Joachim Catholic Church

5312 3rd Avenue, Pittsville, WI 54466

Starts at 10:30 am

Burial

Spaulding Cemetery

Old Highway 54, WI

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