Marilynn J. Bruce, 78, Neenah, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. She was born on December 25, 1937, in Neenah, daughter of Jerome and Bonnie (Biesenstein) Spielbauer. Marilynn was united in marriage to Robert Bruce on July 18, 1959, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Neenah. Marilynn took a lot of pride in her family, and her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved going on trips to Wisconsin Dells, and spending time at her parent's cottage. Her grandchildren were proud that she mastered the use of emojis on her Facebook posts. Marilynn is survived by her husband Robert; children: Susan Konrad, Sharon Heidke, and Todd (Tina) Bruce; 7 grandchildren: Steven (Samantha) Konrad, Shaun (Heather) Konrad, Eric Heidke, Ashlee (Cory) Milbach, Eli (McCaylea Bell) Heidke, Katie and Mackenzie Bruce; 7 great grandchildren: Trinity, Brook, Harley, Hope, Braydon, Landon, Natalie, and baby girl Luna on the way; 2 brothers: Eugene (Joan) Spielbauer and John Spielbauer; and many other relatives and friends. Marilynn was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister: Frances Spielbauer; and father- and mother-in-law: Herman and Grace (Ashley) Bruce. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 900 Geiger St., Neenah, with Fr. Larry Seidl officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah. Visitation will be Tuesday at the Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial St., Neenah, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. Marilynn's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire 5th floor nursing staff at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah, for their wonderful care. Mom/Granny, we will always love you. Hugs and kisses and lots of love. Service Information Visitation Tuesday November 1, 2016 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Kessler-Fahrenkrug Funeral Home 304 S. Commercial Street Neenah, WI 54956 Visitation Wednesday November 2, 2016 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM St. Gabriel Catholic Church 900 Geiger Street Neenah, WI 54956 Funeral Mass Wednesday November 2, 2016 11:30 AM St. Gabriel Catholic Church 900 Geiger Street Neenah, WI 54956