Gwendolyn Wanzer's Obituary
Gwendolyn S. Wanzer, 84, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2014 after a period of declining health. Gwen was born on December 10, 1929 in Chicago, IL to William H. and Emma D. Sybeson. After graduation from Highland Park (Illinois) High School and Iowa State University, warmer weather and a favorite aunt drew her to Memphis where she worked as a registered dietician at Kennedy VA Hospital. After her marriage to Stanley H. Wanzer in 1960, she enjoyed being a mother and homemaker, and spending summers at the family cottage in Pentwater, Michigan. In addition to her husband of 53 years, she is survived by her son Grant Wanzer of Loudon, TN and her daughter Wendy Jonkers (Craig) of Raleigh, NC, as well as three granddaughters, Meredith Sloboda (Cole) of Boone, NC, Allison Jonkers and Caroline Jonkers, a sister Sheila M. Hansen of Glendale, CA, and a sister-in-law, Janet Wanzer of Memphis, TN. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2014 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 11:30 a.m., at Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial to follow. The family wishes to thank A & E Hospice for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association.
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