Gwendolyn Gloria Isham Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gwendolyn Gloria (Geisness) Isham, age 90, passed away peacefully at the Park Manor Nursing home in Park Falls Wisconsin on April 05, 2020. She was born in Baldwin, Wisconsin on July 30, 1929 the first of 7 children born to the late Helen and Alvin Geisness. In 1934 the family moved to a farm near Lugerville, Wisconsin where they raised their family. Gwen graduated from Phillips High School in 1946, married Donald Isham in 1950 in Ggogebic, Michigan and then moved to Park Falls. They were married for 17 years before he passed away in 1967. She went on to raise their 4 children, had several jobs and ended her working career as a cook for the Park Falls Hospital. Gwen especially enjoyed her flower gardens, going out dancing, playing games with her family, cooking, and watching the TV cooking shows. She also enjoyed visiting the family farm, taking long walks there, and playing cards with her mother. Winter wasn't her favorite season, except for the enjoyment she experienced from cross country skiing. Gwen will be lovingly remembered by son Jim (Kathy) Isham, daughter Diane Isham, son Gary (Darla) Isham, and son Ron (MaryLou) Isham. Gwen also is survived by 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her siblings: Pat Jensen, Gay Christensen, June (Duane) Pohl, Alden Geisness and Janice (Ron) Kuhar. Gwen is preceeded in death by her husband, Donald; her parents Helen and Alvin Geisness; brother Duke Geisness. A memorial service will be held at the :Birch Street Funeral Service Chapel in Park Falls on Saturday June 12, 2021 at 3:00pm with a visitation from 2:00pm until 3:00pm. Birch Street Funeral Service is assisting the family. www.birchstreetfuneralservice.com

Gwendolyn Gloria Isham

July 30, 1929 - April 5, 2020