"Kathy, I am so sorry about your Mom, I wish I would have known before today, Dec. 16, 2019, I always liked your Mom and Dad, I remember always coming over and playing, eating dinner, going in the bait shed and screaming about the cray fish on a stick, your Mom would think we got pinched, She was such a sweet loved Lady I have her recipe for Lincoln Lee Pudding and she thought me how to make Christmas bows, I still have some that we made and she gave me, sorry to say I forgot how to make them, Blessings and Hugs, to you and the Family"
In loving memory of
Marjorie Joyce Jeske
November 26, 1929 - July 24, 2017
Marjorie Joyce Jeske, of Summit Lake, died Monday, July 24, 2017 at her home under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 87 years old. She was born on November 26, 1929 in Antigo, a daughter of the late Charles and Elsie (Drake) McNutt. She married Henry Jeske on June 14, 1947 in Deerbrook. He preceded her in death on September 4, 2006.
She was a graduate of Elcho High School, class of 1947.
Marjorie enjoyed playing cards and Yahtzee. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading to her great grandchildren, Sutton, Walker and Mason.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy (Eric) Raith of Summit Lake; a son, Carl (Danielle) Jeske of Jacksonville, AL; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Florence Shepherd of Antigo; and two brothers, William (Jan) McNutt of Illinois and Gerald (Pat) McNutt of Colorado.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a son, Gary Jeske; two sisters, Elizabeth Jeske and Mary Jane Egger; and two brothers, John and Robert McNutt.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 28 at 12:00 PM at the Bradley Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 10:30 am until the time of service at the funeral home.
Tributes
"As a kid I spent a couple weeks each summer in Summit Lake, Marge is the one who taught me to play Yahtzee!"
"Kathy, I remember your mother as a sweet and strong woman who always seemed to have a smile for everyone. My sincere condolences to you, Eric and your family. Carol S. LaMar"
"Kevin Gustisha I was deeply saddened upon receiving word of Margie's passing. My mother and Margie would play Yahtzee everyday during the summer, when I was growing up. I remember this freed us kids up for whatever adventure we pursued. Proof that Adult Supervision is Overrated. "
"I was so sorry to find this out. May she rest in peace. I will say a prayer for her at my Thursday service. "