Mary "Jeanne" Gilbert, the youngest of 7 children born to Harland Batson and Grace Connor. Jeanne married Joseph L Vennie in 1950 and they raised a family together until his death in 1958 She married Richard Gilbert in 1960 and their family continued to grow. She worked at the Cumberland Hospital for 30+ years as a ward clerk and surgical aid and in her spare time loved to read, garden and spend time with her family.

Jeanne leaves many fond memories with her children: Dana Vennie, Joy Vennie Cap, and Jill Vennie, all of Cumberland, WI; grandchildren: Dana Vennie Jr of Barron, Erika Vennie Sara Vennie, and Justin Jansen, all of Cumberland, Daniel Cap of Lockport IL, Laurel Cap of South St. Paul MN, Donovan Gilbert of Barron, Aaron Gilbert of Superior, and Ben Gilbert of Cumberland; 11 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Joyce Batson of Novato California She also has dozens of nieces and nephews. Jeanne was preceded in death by son, David Vennie in October 2000, Husband Richard in 2010, and son, Tracy Gilbert in 2015; siblings: Kathryn "Geegee" Casey, LeRoy "Bud" Batson, Irma Wescott, Laurel Calaway, and Ada English.

A memorial visitation will be held at the Skinner Funeral Home on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

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