Home Surname List Name Index Sources Email Us | 34th Generation757. Dennis Warren GILLETTE was born on 15 July 1947 in Warrens, Lincoln Township, Monroe County, WI.100,173 He died on 14 August 1998 at the age of 51 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.100 Dennis Warren GILLETTE and Joyce M. WILLIAMS were married on 16 September 1967 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.100,147,173,304 Joyce M. WILLIAMS, daughter of Raymond H. WILLIAMS and Vera BUTTERFUSS, was born on 14 August 1947 in Millston, Jackson County, WI.173,605 She graduated in 1965 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.606 from Tomah High School. 605 Gary Petranek. She died on 14 October 2020 at the age of 73 in Warrens, Lincoln Township, Monroe County, WI.605 Obituary Notes: "Joyce M. Gillette, 73, of Warrens passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1947 in Millston, WI to Raymond H. and Vera (Butterfuss) Williams. Joyce was a member of the Tomah High School Graduating Class of 1965. On September 16, 1967, Joyce was united in marriage, to Dennis W. Gillette. He preceded her in death on August 14, 1998. Joyce first started working for Wisconsin Bell in Madison prior to moving to The Warrens area. She took some time off to enjoy being a wife, mother, and homemaker and after her children were old enough to attend school, Joyce returned to the workforce in 1976 with the Northwest Telephone Company, which later became Centurytel, retiring in 2003. Through the years, Joyce and Dennis where the owner and operators of the Warrens Mall along with the Gillette Cranberry Marsh, until selling the businesses to her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Scott. Joyce was fortunate enough to find love twice in her life. In 2001, Joyce and Gary Petranek, set out on a new chapter of life. They have spent the last 19 years together. Those who knew Joyce would say she had that special something about her; she was kind and generous, and at times a little pint size spitfire, but she seemed to know exactly the right time to step in and be there for those who needed her. Her family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were the apple of her eye. Cherishing every moment to the fullest, she loved the memories they have created together over the years. Never to sit idly by, Joyce kept busy and was on the go, whether it was playing cards, keeping up on the yard work, spending time with family and friends or just enjoying the beautiful country scenery on the back of her and Gary’s motorcycle, she wanted to squeeze out as much fun that this life had to offer. She had a zest for life and loved socializing; as a member of the Jaycettes, a member of the Cranberry Festival Board, participating in the HOG (Harley Owners Group) Black River Falls and St. Matthew’s Church, she enjoyed countless hours with her friends that throughout the years became like family. She is survived by her partner, Gary Petranek, her children, Michelle (Scott) Edgerton and Brian Gillette all of Warrens, grandchildren, Dylan (Asha Holte) Burkhalter, Tayler Burkhalter and Ellie Edgerton, great grandchildren, Oliver and Stella, Gary’s daughters, Angie (Mark) Kranz of Lake Elmo, MN and Carrie (Jason) Erdman of Sparta, siblings, Phyllis Reavis, Jeanette O’Brien, and Allen (Roberta) Williams all of Tomah, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Nancy Schindel, Wayne (Nancy) Gillette, Peggy Gillette, Laurie (Dave) Witt, Amanda (Dave) Johnson, Brenda (Rick) Worthington, and Warren Gillette. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020, 12:00 Noon at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4285 US Hwy 12, Warrens (Kirby). Pastor Kory Janneke will officiate. Burial will be in the Warren Mills Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Monday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service." . Dennis Warren GILLETTE and Joyce M. WILLIAMS had the following children:
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