Grace Mildred Vornholt

Grace Vornholt, age 101 of Neillsville, WI died Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at her home in the Neillsville Retirement Community.Grace Mildred Baumer was born on April 4, 1914 in the Town of Hewett, the daughter of George and Ida (Schultz) Baumer. She was raised by her grandparents and worked at the Arbutus Caf, Quicker's Quick Stop and for 26 years as a nurse's assistant at the Memorial Medical Center in Neillsville. She was united in marriage to Mark Vornholt, he died in 1981.Grace was a member of the United Church of Christ. She sang in the church choir, belonged to the church's sewing circle and did other church activities. She also belonged to the Homemaker's Club. Grace enjoyed gardening, growing beautiful flowers and she was an avid baker.She is survived by a daughter, Ruth H. James of California, 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and a daughter-in-law, Marian Vornholt of Neillsville, WI.She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark, a son, Fred, her parents and three infant sons, Carl William Vornholt, Kennth Wilbur Vornholt and David John Vornholt.A Memorial Service for Grace will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the United Church of Christ. Pastor Jacoba Koppert will officiate the service. Interment will be in the Neillsville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 16th at the United Church of Christ.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Grace's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456