Our sweet and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Virginia "Ginny" Klosterman fell asleep in Jesus on August 18, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Tomahawk, WI under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Ginny was born on January 4, 1931 in Glidden, WI to the late Frank and Lenor (Omholdt) Bonney. She graduated from Glidden High School in 1949. She enjoyed playing the flute in the marching band and being a drum majorette. Her home town always held a special place in her heart.
After graduating from beauty school in Madison she moved to Wausau in 1950 and worked as a beautician. She met her future husband Ormie on a blind date and they married on May 22, 1954 in Wausau. They moved to Rothschild in 1962. Ormie preceded Ginny in death on October 15, 2009.
Ginny was employed by J.C. Penney starting in the 1960's until her retirement in 1993. She developed many cherished friendships with her coworkers over the years.
Ginny and Ormie moved to Arbor Vitae, WI after retirement. They enjoyed being "snowbirds" at their winter home in Sebring, Florida. Ginny eventually moved back to Rothschild. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, shopping and spending time at "Ginny's Place" on squaw lake. She was an excellent cook and baker. Her numerous Christmas cookies were a family treat. Her christian faith remained strong throughout her life. She was our "rock." Being with her family was her greatest joy.
She was preceded in death by her father, mother and husband.
She is survived by her daughters Bonney (Larry) Novitzke of Ringle and Jyl (Stan) Gustafson of Tomahawk; grandchildren Jason (Emina) Novitzke of Holiday Florida; Heath (Jessica) Novitzke of Marshfield; Maxine Gustafson of Minneapolis and Dr. Allison Gustafson (fiance Eric Smet) of St. Louis, MO.; great-grandchildren Wesley, Wyatt, Rylie and Reanna of Marshfield: her sister Cleo Bonney of Weston and nieces and nephews.
Ginny's family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the special Compassus staff for their kindness, compassion and support over the past 9 months. Nurses Amanda, Sam and Todd. Caregivers Sara, Nicky, Crystal, April and Lorina and social worker Theresa. It was a joy having you in our lives.
A private celebration of life for Ginny will be held.
John J. Buettgen Funeral Home 948 Grand Ave, Schofield, WI is assisiting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com