Beverly Ann Emma Cahill (nee Gruse), age 82, passed away August 31, 2021 in Appleton, WI. She was born May 18, 1939 to Eugene and Bernice (Grunewald) Gruse in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Beverly graduated from Oshkosh High, and married James Cahill on May 23, 1959 in Oshkosh. She worked in the bakery at Copps Food for 44 years and was affectionately known as the “cookie/donut lady.” She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, crafting, coloring, she as an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and a fan of all sports.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James C. Cahill; daughters, Patti Cahill of Mars Hill, NC, Kelley (Ron) Hale of Winneconne, WI; sons, Kevin Cahill, of Oshkosh, Brian (Apryl) Cahill of Flower Mound, TX, and Michael (Jackie) Cahill, of Oshkosh; grandchildren, Jason Stieg, Justin Stieg, Austin Swan, Stephanie Cahill, Christopher Cahill, Jeremy Cahill, Marshall Cahill, Brady Cahill and Abigail Cahill; great-grandchild, Jackson Stieg, and Kai Cahill. She is further survived by four sisters, and two brothers-in-law.
A private service has been held.