Edith L. Quinnell
Edith Lorraine Quinnell, age 90, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Saturday, November 2nd, 2019, at Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics in Friendship.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Interment will be at the Mount Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and again from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at church.
Born on the family farm in the Town of Strongs Prairie on March 1st, 1929, the daughter of Bert and Dolly (Austin) Olson. She attended Sullivan one-room school through 7th grade, 8th grade at Arkdale Grade School and graduated from A-F High School in 1947. She worked for Home Furniture as a secretary in Wisconsin Rapids until her marriage to Dale D. Quinnell on January 25th, 1948 in Adams, Wisconsin. They lived in Wisconsin Rapids until 1950, when they bought their farm in rural Friendship.
Edith was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale. She enjoyed bowling, cribbage and spending time with family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband; sisters: Marian Mannel, Doris Conner, Beulah Gradisher, and Inez Kiles; brother, Norman Olson; and daughter-in-law, Brenda Quinnell.
Survivors include her daughter, Kay Premo; and sons: Dennis , Glenn (Peg), Larry (Doneta), Donald (Susan) and Robert; grandchildren: Kelly (Jerry) Lecy, Chris Quinnell, Bryan (Nicole) Quinnell, Brett (Michelle) Quinnell, Bethanie (Jacob) Berndt, Nick (Kayla) Quinnell, Nathan Quinnell, Corey (Erin) Quinnell, Dustin (Taisa) Quinnell, and Abigail Quinnell. She is further survived by many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to her family, who will forward them on to her favorite charities.
Don and Sue and family, I’m so sorry to learn that you have lost your mom.
May your faith and the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time.
You have my sincere sympathy.
Denny, Glenn, Larry, Kay, Donnie, and Robert. Just now learned of your mom passing. She was a grand lady and my Aunt Edie. My prayers are with you.
We are sorry for your loss 💕
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May all your memories sustain you today and forever.
So sorry for your loss. Edith was a special lady and wonderful neighbor.
My sincere condolences to the entire family of Edith. May you hold her close in your heart and memories. Be at peace, Edith.
Deepest Sympathy to the families ……. Edith was a sweet and fun lady….We all played cribbage a couple times a week together💮
God bless your family during this difficult time. The wonderful memories of her and all you did together will keep her close to you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I was so sad to hear of Edith’s passing. She was a strong lady with a great sense of humor. We enjoyed our times together when we belonged to NFO. We had many laughs, kind of same sense of humor. Blessings to all of her family. God’s peace be with you all.
May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time