Kathryn Elizabeth Schlinsog

Kathryn Schlinsog, age 89, of Granton, WI died Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Neillsville Care and Rehabilitation Center.Kathryn Elizabeth Neitzer was born on October 31, 1925 in Crivitz, WI the daughter of Joseph and Veronkia (Kiesler) Neitzer. She grew up in township of Silver Cliff in Marinette County. As a young girl, she first worked for her sister taking care of two young children and keeping house. Later, she moved to Milwaukee and lived with her sister and brother-in-law, Frank and Theresa Johnson. She got a job in a defense plant during WWII, where she made parts for the turret on tanks. In 1945, she moved with her sister and brother-in-law, to Black River Falls, later they moved to a farm near Granton, where she worked until her marriage to Robert Schlinsog in 1947.She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Joan Schlinsog of Granton, WI, five nephews and seven nieces, 12 Grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and two sisters-in-law, Arlyne Teuteberg of Hartland, WI and Donna Lau of Potter, WI.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob", a son, Kip Schlinsog, a daughter, Betty Scheel, five sisters, four brothers, and two sisters-in-law.Funeral Services for Kathryn will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Granton. Pastor Daniel Schoessow will officiate. Music will be provided by Caroline Helm, organist. Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday at the church.Casket Bearers are: Michael Schlinsog, Clint Schlinsog, Robert Scheel Jr., Jordon Schlinsog, Robert Neitzer and Richard Neitzer.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Kathryn's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456