Gladyce E. Mess, age 98, of Marshfield passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1917 in the Town of Richfield, Wood County, Wisconsin to her parents William III and Clara (Becker) Thiemke. Gladyce grew up in the Auburndale area and in her early years worked at the Weinbrenner Shoe Factory. On July 2, 1938 she was united in marriage to George A. "Diddy" Mess, Sr. at Winona, MN. In 1962 she went to work for J.C. Penney Company doing alterations for the next twenty one years along with being a homemaker and mother. Gladyce enjoyed spending time with family and friends at their cottage near Phillips, WI. Her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren were her greatest joys. After her retirement she continued to do alterations for many area people, and was always a busy lady. Gladyce was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marshfield, the Ladies Aid, Women's Guild, and quilter's group. Gladyce is survived by her daughter Gail (Bradley) Beal of New Glarus, WI, sons Gary (Julie) Mess and Glen Mess both of Marshfield, daughter-in-law Jean Mess of Spencer, WI, seven grandchildren Glenn (Bobby Nollenberg) Mess of Milwaukee, WI, Bonnie (Pat) Long of Spencer, WI, Randy (Rodette) Mess of Phillips, WI, Richard Mess of Marshfield, WI, Cary (DeeDee) Mess of Marshfield, WI, Lisa Mess of Marseilles, IL, and Andy (Katie) Beal of New Glarus, WI, 16 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George, Sr. in 1988, son George Jr. in 2013, two sisters Mary Darr and Violet Kramer, five brothers William IV, Roy, John, Clare, and Frank Thiemke. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 604 South Chestnut, Marshfield, WI with the Pastor Chris Schwanz officiating with burial in the Hillside Cemetery in Marshfield. Relatives and friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service on Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marshfield. The family would like to thank the staffs of Atrium Post Acute Care, St. Joseph's Hospital Pallative Care, and Heartland Hospice for their kind and compassionate care given to Gladyce. An online memorial with guestbook is available at www.bealfuneralhomes.com and www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com It's time for you to rest now mom, no need to keep fighting your fight. Go rest with Dad and Junior and wait for us, we will all be together again. For now you will live in our hearts.
