Gladys E. Pagenkopf
July 30, 1923 – May 11, 2023
Gladys E. Pagenkopf, age 99, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk. Gladys was born in Fairbanks, AK, on July 30, 1923, to the late Winifred (Eddy) and James C. Kinney, a gold miner and store owner. Gladys and her mother returned to Wisconsin, Winifred’s home state, after her father’s death in 1934. She completed high school in Lancaster, WI, and later earned her nursing degree at Rush Medical Center in Chicago, IL.
Gladys was married to Virgil E. “Bud” Pagenkopf in 1947 in Lancaster. They moved to Merrill, WI, in 1956 and raised their family. She worked at Holy Cross Hospital in Merrill. After retirement, she and Bud traveled extensively by trailer and RV, visiting nearly every one of the lower states plus Mexico and Canada. They eventually settled in Sun City, FL. Gladys volunteered on the local rescue squad for eleven years. Her husband died in 2015. She excelled at many crafts and painted exquisite water colors.
She is survived by two sons, James B. (Peggy) Pagenkopf, and Jon J. (Christine) Pagenkopf; two daughters, Patricia Heller, and Mary (Albert) Pjura, who preceded her in death. Other survivors include her grandchildren, Amy (Greg) Crocker, Jennifer (Patrick) McGraw, Nicholas (Emily) Pagenkopf and Elizabeth (Michael) Pagenkopf, in addition to her great-grandchildren, Hanna Pjura and George Pagenkopf.
In accordance with Gladys’ wishes, no formal services will be held. Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. You may view Gladys’ obituary and leave online condolences at generations funeral.com/.
<h3><strong>Todd LeRoy Overholt</strong>
Nov. 11, 1970 - May 23, 2013</h3>
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Todd, it has been 10 years since
you went to be with the angels.
We think about you daily.
We will always love and miss you.
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand. That an angel
Came and called my name, taking
Me by the hand; The angel said my
Place was ready in Heaven far above,
And that I’d have to leave behind all
Those I dearly love. But when I walked
Through Heaven’s Gates, I felt so much
At home, for God looked down, smiling
At me, telling me “Welcome Home.”
When tomorrow starts without me,
Don’t think we’re far apart, for every
Time you think of me, I’m right
There in your Heart.
Gladys was married to Virgil E. “Bud” Pagenkopf in 1947 in Lancaster. They moved to Merrill, WI, in 1956 and raised their family. She worked at Holy Cross Hospital in Merrill. After retirement, she and Bud traveled extensively by trailer and RV, visiting nearly every one of the lower states plus Mexico and Canada. They eventually settled in Sun City, FL. Gladys volunteered on the local rescue squad for eleven years. Her husband died in 2015. She excelled at many crafts and painted exquisite water colors.
She is survived by two sons, James B. (Peggy) Pagenkopf, and Jon J. (Christine) Pagenkopf; two daughters, Patricia Heller, and Mary (Albert) Pjura, who preceded her in death. Other survivors include her grandchildren, Amy (Greg) Crocker, Jennifer (Patrick) McGraw, Nicholas (Emily) Pagenkopf and Elizabeth (Michael) Pagenkopf, in addition to her great-grandchildren, Hanna Pjura and George Pagenkopf.
In accordance with Gladys’ wishes, no formal services will be held. Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. You may view Gladys’ obituary and leave online condolences at generations funeral.com/.
<h3><strong>Todd LeRoy Overholt</strong>
Nov. 11, 1970 - May 23, 2013</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-38358 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2023/05/Todd-Overholt-113x150.jpg" alt="" width="113" height="150" />
Todd, it has been 10 years since
you went to be with the angels.
We think about you daily.
We will always love and miss you.
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand. That an angel
Came and called my name, taking
Me by the hand; The angel said my
Place was ready in Heaven far above,
And that I’d have to leave behind all
Those I dearly love. But when I walked
Through Heaven’s Gates, I felt so much
At home, for God looked down, smiling
At me, telling me “Welcome Home.”
When tomorrow starts without me,
Don’t think we’re far apart, for every
Time you think of me, I’m right
There in your Heart.