Virginia R. (Cundy) Akstulewicz, Age 74, of Redgranite, died peacefully at home, after a brave battle with cancer on Thursday, March 5, 2009, with her husband of 54 years at her side. She was born on February 9, 1935, in Oshkosh, the daughter of the late Harry and Geneva (Moon) Cundy, Sr. She graduated from Omro High School in June of 1954, and then married Marvin L. Akstulewicz on August 14, 1954, at the Omro Baptist Church. Virginia worked in the food service industry for Zaug¡¦s Vending & Catering for 20 years, then for the Neenah Joint School District at Horace Mann Jr. High and Shattuck Middle School for 30 years until her retirement. She spent many hours bird-watching, especially hummingbirds and also feeding all of Redgranite¡¦s wildlife in her large country yard. Virginia enjoyed taking trips to Las Vegas with her husband, hosting large family reunions and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Virginia is survived by her husband, Marvin; daughter, Tina (Dennis) Rockey; son, Larry (Melanie) Akstulewicz; granddaughters, AngieLyn Rockey and Bridgett (Brandon, Sr.) Mitchell; grandson, Christopher (financeƒUƒV Allison Herr) Rockey; great grandsons, Dylan Rockey, Brandon, Jr. and James Mitchell; god-sons, Benjamin (April) Downs and Richard (Debbie) Hernandez and god-daughter, Susan (Ken) Mason. She is further survived by brother, Harry (Belva) Cundy Jr., Tennessee; sisters-in-law, Laverne Cundy, Oshkosh; Donna Cundy, Missouri; Karen Miller, Neenah; Margaret (Midge) Akstulewicz, Leopolis and brother-in-law, David (Rachel) Akstulewicz, Georgia. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, mother and father in-law, Walter and Harriet (Garrow) Akstulewicz Sr., sisters, Vivian (Reed) Whitemarsh, Viola (Wesley) Downs; brothers, John and Duane Cundy, George (Alice) Cundy; brothers in-law, Walter Akstulewicz Jr., and Charles Miller. A private burial is planned.
The family would like to extend their thanks to St. Agnes Hospice who assisted Marvin in caring for Virginia during the last months of her life.
Ginny (Mother) please know that I will always love and miss you. I pray now that you are no longer in pain and that you are resting comfortably. Marvin
Mom, we may not have always seen eye-to-eye on many things in life, but I always knew that you were there for me no matter what. I thank you for that and for everything that you did for me and my family. I will especially miss our gambling excursions. I miss and love you very much. Tina
Ma, you were always my anchor in life. Now you are my guiding light. Love you and miss you already, Larry
Goodbye sweet mother and life-guide. Everything was possible with your love and support. My life was blessed by your direction. Thank you. Your loving son-in-law, Dennis
Ginny, I can now rest easy knowing that you are no longer in pain and your suffering is over. You were so courageous and I will always admire your strength. I will miss you, but I have lovely memories to keep in my heart. With much love, Melanie
Grandma (Nana), your life has wilted away, but the memories of you will never stray. Our hearts may have lost a beat, but the memories of you we will always keep. We miss and love you very much, Grandma. AngieLyn, Bridgett, Brandon Sr., Christopher, Allison, Dylan, Brandon Jr., and James.