Judith Ann Hollis' Obituary
Judith Ann Hollis, age 79, of Oshkosh, left her earthly body peacefully, surrounded by family & food, on Wednesday November 24, 2021 at Bella Vista in Oshkosh. She was born in Oshkosh on June 5, 1942 the daughter of the late Adolf Reischl and Dolores Hamman Reischl Knecht. Judy married Alan Hollis, Sr. on September 17, 1960. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2011. Until the time of her retirement Judy was employed by Miles Kimball Co., and at Sentry Foods for many years. She was also employed at Advocap as a Meals on Wheels driver and then Meal Site Manager at the Senior Center.
Throughout her life, cooking and baking were Judy's greatest strengths & passions. She loved to have family & friends get together to EAT, laugh, play cards, bake cookies and just have a great time. Judy enjoyed sewing, crafting, crocheting, dancing, reading novels & the Sunday paper from back to front and gambling on the “cherry machine” down at Jerry’s bar. Judy’s alter ego, Jynxie the clown, was seen at the hospital, various charity functions as well as family reunions & gatherings. She avidly collected clown memorabilia & figurines. Visits with her grandkids & great grandkids brought Judy the most joy in her life.
Judy is survived by three daughters; Chris (Rick) Wenta, of Madison WI., Angela (Steven) Potratz, Van Dyne, Tamara (Bob) Boushele, Oshkosh, one son; Alan (Jenny) Hollis Jr, Oshkosh, seven grandchildren; Scott, Trista, Quinn, Amy, Ben, Elliott, Emma, seven great-grandchildren; Kayla, Silas, Jayce, Brantley, Lokklyn, Gavyn, Paxtynn, two sisters; Sharon Jones, Oshkosh, and Bonnie (John) Lynch, Oshkosh. Judy is further survived by her dearest friend, Mary Kilpin and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Judy will be held at Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home (865 S Westhaven Dr., Oshkosh) on Thursday December 2, at 1:00 PM. Family and friends may visit the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 AM until the hour of services. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
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