Lillian Seggelink, 90, of Florence, Wis., passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain.
She was born July 16, 1918, in Freedom, Wis., daughter of the late Owen and Apolonia (Fermanick) Hughes. Lillian grew up in Freedom and attended school there. She married Gerald Seggelink in 1939, in Kaukauna, Wis. He preceded her in death in 1967.
Lillian and Gerald resided in Kaukauna until 1954, when they moved to Florence. Together, Lillian and Gerald ran Gerry's Motel. She worked for the Florence Villa for 16 years where she took pleasure in visiting with the residents. Lillian enjoyed sewing, cooking, crafts, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by a son, Gerald "Kip" (Mary) Seggelink, Florence; a daughter, Janice Brey, Green Bay, Wis.; two brothers, Owen Hughes, Appleton, Wis., Thomas Hughes, Calif.; one sister, Gertrude (Frank) Sprister, Appleton; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Lillian was preceded in death by brothers, sisters, and one grandson, Mark.
You may light a candle in remembrance of Lillian or leave a condolence for her family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com
The Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home, Florence, is serving the family.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 23, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church, Florence. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 12:00 p.m. at the church. Fr. Paul Koszarek will officiate. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Commonwealth, Wis.