Grace (Mikoda) Trzesniak Solchenberger of Adams passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the remarkable age of 102. It is with sad but grateful hearts we share the loss of our dearest Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma.
Grace was born November 20, 1923 in Quincy Township, Friendship, Wisconsin, to Roger and Mary (Klein) Mikoda. She was baptized at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and remained a lifelong member. Grace was raised in Quincy and spent her childhood playing on her grandparents’
homestead, which is now Castle Rock County Park. As young girls, she and her sister, Lucille, were very talented in music and played their guitar and accordion, entertaining family and neighbors at local get-togethers. Grace attended McBride and Hadlock Schools. After graduation, like many young girls of her era, she helped her family by going to work as a caretaker for another family. She cared for their children and assisted with housekeeping duties. When Grace was older, she moved to Chicago with her sister and cousins to work. Grace worked at the Crane Company where she helped make specialized components for navy vessels during WWII. There she would meet her future husband, John Trzesniak. Grace moved back to Friendship after the war. With the support of her parents, she and Lucille owned and operated the original Friendship Café. In later years, Grace would run a drive-in restaurant near Castle Rock Park. Neighbors and visitors alike loved Grace’s homemade food and hospitality. Her strawberry pie has never been matched.
On June 29, 1947, Grace and John were married at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Adams and began their life together in Quincy. They were blessed with three children, Bob, Cheri and Jon. Her husband, John, passed away in 1972. Grace later met and married Charlie Solchenberger in 1982. Grace and Charlie enjoyed traveling, mostly to the eastern U.S., while Charlie drove semi-truck. After retirement, Grace and Charlie spent their winters in Arizona. Charlie passed away in 1998. Grace continued to live in Quincy near her childhood home and her family. She adored her family and loved her neighborhood. She spent most of her life residing within 10 miles of where she was born. Grace loved to spend time outdoors in her garden or on her John Deere lawnmower or relaxing in her gazebo after a hard day’s work. Once a year, she would wash the entire outside of her house by hand.
Grace devoted her life to her family. The love and kindness in her heart knew no limits and she would open her home all day long to family and friends that would stop in for a cup of coffee or a home-cooked meal, and a chat. She helped care for her parents and visited her sister often. She treasured her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was fortunate to attend hundreds of school programs, band concerts, dance performances and athletic events and other special family events. She ended every occasion by declaring it another “precious moment.”
Grace’s kind and loving soul will endure forever. She was a blessing to her family and “Grandma Grace” to all who met her. She will forever be remembered for her devotion, humility and generosity.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents and her husbands, her beloved sister, step-son and many other special family members, including her very dear friend, Bonnie Nachreiner. Grace will be forever cherished by her children: Bob (Char) Trzesniak, Cheri (Bruce) Nachreiner and Jon Trzesniak; Grandchildren: Tania (Aaron) Bonnett, Megan (Doug) Moyer, Cole (Mikayla) Trzesniak, Bryce (Breanne) Trzesniak; Great grandchildren: Tyra, Kara, Maya, Ayden, Piper, Jackson, Bella, Ronin and Brycen (arriving in July). Grace is also survived by Charlie’s family: Son, Karl Solchenberger; Granddaughter: Bridget Exner (Troy Smith); Great grandchildren: Makenzie, Gracie, and Aryn; Monica and Al Arndt and family, and many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Emplify Health by Gundersen – Friendship and Rosebrooke Assisted Living staff for their compassionate care of Grace over the years and in her last days.
Grace’s wishes were for a private family gathering. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials for Grace may be made to Emplify Health by Gundersen – Friendship, Adams Community Theater (ACT), and the Adams-Friendship Fine Arts Center.
To Grace’s family how fortunate you were to have had her in your life. A life well lived . My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Megan and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Grace’s passing. I know how much you all cherished her.
Jon and family we are so sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful lady.
She was such a lovey lady. Glad I was able to meet and know her, and her wonderful family. So sorry for your loss.
Our sincere sympathy to all of you for the loss of Grace, and what a beautiful story of her family and lifelong friendships. The family is so blessed to have Grace in their lives.
God Bless, and may you find comfort in the wonderful memories she has left for all of you !
May you rest in peace Grace. Sincerely, Jack and Brenda Allen
She was / is a remarkable person and her cooking was the best. I was blessed to have met her through Bob Trzesniak. So very sorry to him, Char and the whole family.
Sorry to hear of Grace’s passing. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by so many. Blessings for her family and friends at this sad time.
So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to all of you.
My sincere sympathy to all of your family.
Our sincere condolences to Grace’s family.
Rubber and Teresa Marti
Char and Bob, so sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to all of Grace’s family. I do remember Grace from my childhood thru my sisters Marge & Jeanne Burian, as they were friends with Grace & Lucille. No matter the age it is always difficult to lose someone you love.
May God comfort you in this difficult time and may his Perpetual Light Shine on Grace.
Sincere condolences to Grace’s entire family. Cherish all the memories. She set the bar high for kindness and friendship, hoping everyone would follow her example. Living to this age, she takes with her the vast knowledge of so many things. God Bless and may she rest in peace.
Cheri & Bruce and all of Grace’s family.
So sorry for your loss… condolences to you all. Such a sweet little lady…have known her for many years. May God wrap his arms around all of you and bring you the strength and comfort to get through this very difficult time. What a remarkable long life Grace lived! Rest in Peace Grace!
Hugs to you all.🙏
So sorry for your loss.
Heartbreaking such and kind giving lady with an amazing leagacy. hugs to Family and all who knew and loved her. precious memories live on.
Sorry for your loss !! She was a great lady ! Will be remembered with a smile.
So many wonderful memories !! She will be remembered with a smile ! Sorry for your loss !!
The extended Troemner families send their condolences to Bob, Cheri, Jon, family and friends. Even though many of us had moved away, at least four generations of us loved and met “Grandma Grace” through our Grandma Clara taking us to her favorite place, Grace’s Castle Rock Drive-In for burgers, Frosty Root Beer, butterscotch malted milk shakes, and strawberry pie. Gary Troemner probably rode the bus with Cheri to AF High School and Paul Troemner rode the Ray Sopher bus with Jon to Castle Rock Grade School for part of the 1971-1972 school year. From Paul Troemner, troemner@yahoo.com.
My deepest condolences to the whole family. She lived a full life, treasure all the memories.
Peace and comfort to you, Cheri, Bruce, and family. I have such fond memories of Mrs. Trzesniak (as I knew her back in the day). She was the linchpin of Castle Rock/Quincy, hosting tourists and the community at The Drive-In. She was always sweet and kind. The world was a better place with her in it.
My deepest condolences, Bob, Char and Cheri, Bruce and families. Whoever wrote Grace’s obituary captured the essence of that special woman perfectly. And the best of her qualities were adopted and demonstrated by her children. She always made us feel welcome, like family, was always positive and friendly, and a delight to spend any time with. Growing up in Quincy was like one big family! Wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. May Grace rest in peace!
Our sympathy is with you all.
Grace was a wonderful woman and our neighbor she will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to her family.
Dear Family,
So sorry to hear of Grace’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady. I loved talking with her at our mailboxes here in the retirement village. She will be missed but we all will have fond memories of her. My deepest condolences for a life well lived.
She was such a beautiful soul,
I love you forever Grandma.
So very sorry for your loss. She was our neighbor for years. Very special lady. Our condolences to the family
So sorry for your loss. My dog Deja just loved her. When we would walk by her apartment and Grace would be sitting outside Deja would always run up to her for a pat on her head! I loved bringing Grace homemade treats!
She was a wonderful woman with an amazing life and family. I will keep you in my prayers.
What an incredible life and legacy.
Deepest sympathies to the entire family.
I met Grace in the Spring of 1991. Newly married, and a new homeowner, I was looking for a buffet for my kitchen. That’s how I came to meet Grace. Grace placed an ad selling a solid wood dining set with matching buffet. I bought both, after meeting her! Her warmth and kindness was immediate, and left a lasting impression on me. Our community lost a wonderful woman! My sincere condolences to all who loved Grace!
So sorry for your loss. But how wonderful and fortunate you all were to have had her so long in your lives. Sincere condolences.
What a wonderful woman, she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Thinking of you all with our deepest sympathy. Such a nice lady! Cherish your memories.
Grace was such a beautiful woman inside and out. She touched so many peoples hearts. We are going to miss her dearly. Sending love and prayers to Grace’s family.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to all of Grace’s families. We are saddened for your loss but know she is in God’s hands now. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers..
What a remarkable life she lived and will be missed many!! My thought to her family.
So very sorry for your family’s loss, prayers and thoughts.
My mom and I send our condolences and huge hugs. What great memories you can share with such a wonderful life Grace lived.
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Grace was a loving, caring lady. May she rest in peace
May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. So many precious memories
Sorry for the families loss. The memories will live on.
My sincere condolences to the family of beautiful Grace. She was a special lady to anyone who met her. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
What an honor it is to have had the chance to get to know Grace. What a kind and loving woman she was. She will be missed dearly by many. My thoughts are with you all.
So sorry for your loss. She is up in heaven with her sister Lucille 💕
It was always a joy to stop in to visit w/Grandma Grace, she always enjoyed the flowers and other things I could think of to make her days more special. She was there for my family when my Mom passed, so, I too, shall be there for her family. The memories are so many. Sending love to all the family.
Our deepest condolences to everyone
So sorry for your loss
So very sorry for your loss. Take Joy in a long life, so very well lived. What a Legacy of Love she’s shared. Take care of each other. 💞
So sorry for your loss. She had a long life but it is never easy heart felt condolences
My deepest condolences to all her family. So sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady.
So Sorry for the Entire and Wonderful Family of Grama Grace, she was Loved by everyone and will be deeply missed by so many of the hearts that she touched!!!
Such a Special lady always so kind and always ready to visit!!!!
My deepest condolences to the family!!!
Deepest sympathy to the entire family on Grace’s passing. You were all blessed to have her in your lives for so many years. To live to 102 is quite something. May she Rest in Peace in God’s care.
When I met her, it was like a ray of sunshine! So independent, knowing she could use help, but not ready to say she did. Such a sweet soul, who loved her family more than anything! Condolences to the family💓
Such a good and faithful servant. Our sympathy is with you all.
May she rest in peace it was an honor to care for her❤️