Glennis I. Whitish
February 14, 1931 - April 18, 2021
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MADISON - Glennis Ilene Whitish, age 90, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Oakwood Village East. She was born on Feb. 14, 1931, in Bagley, Wis., the daughter of Charles and Lula (Yost) Gilkes.
Glennis graduated from Bagley High School in 1949. She married Edward Whitish on July 29, 1952, in Patch Grove, Wis.
Glennis worked as a daycare provider and took care of many children over the years. She was a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church, VFW Post No. 7591, serving on many committees, the past president of the Women’s Auxiliary and American Legion Post 501. Glennis enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and cards and spending time with her family.
Glennis is survived by her children, Greg (Natalie) Whitish, Mark (Jeanne) Whitish, Sue Whitish and Barb (Earl) Chandler; grandchildren, Brandon Whitish, Shannon (Adam) Wagner, Alyssa (Adam) Feidt, Jerod (Katelyn) Reuter, Erin (Mitch) Grosskopf, Shane McNamara, Melissa Chandler, Christopher (Sarah) Chandler and Kylie Chandler; great-grandchildren, Parker Wagner, Liam and Charlotte Feidt, Grayson Reuter, Brady Grosskopf and Cameron Chandler; sister, Phyllis Slaght; brother, Terry Gilkes; sister-in-law, Dorothy Gilkes; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Douglas Whitish; daughter-in-law, Kathy Whitish; brothers, Kenneth and Edward Gilkes; and many in-laws.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Family and friends who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit Glennis’ obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link at 11 a.m. on Saturday. A burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens following the service. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
Memorials may be gifted in Glennis’ name to Heartland Hospice. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and Oakwood East for their compassionate care of our mom. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Barbara Baggs
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I grew up living 2 houses down from the Whitish family. What a nice and friendly person she was. So sorry for the family-RIP.
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Carol Feidt
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To the family, I only knew her a short time,but every time we would visit and talk about making homemade bread,she was a beautiful lady, rest in God's holy peace. Carol Feidt (Adam's Mom)
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Chris Schaefer
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Glennis gave such leadership to American Legion Post 481 in her many years of service. She was always there to help me when I served as President of the Auxiliary. My sympathy to the Family in loss of their wonderful Mother/Grandmother.
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Evelyn Arnold
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We remember many Bancroft Dairy 4B parties with your Mom and Dad. Dave and your Dad were co workers for many years. I remember your Mom playing bingo, when we took Dave's Mom to play for many years. Dave is in The Meadows since Dec. because of seizures he can't walk or even pick up his feet. We moved here July 2019, I'm in an assisted living apartment, and I can visit Dave everyday. I'm sending you our deepest sympathy to your family in the loss of your Mom. Dave and Evelyn Arnold
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Cathy wilson-Eyre
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American legion auxiliary unit 481 we send our condolences to the family. Glennis was a member of Unit 481 since 1980,we will be draping our charter in remembrance of her and time she spent in our unit,she was also a past president