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Genevieve (Gen) Stoller, 97, Algoma, died Friday, October 2, at Autumn’s Journey. Genevieve Magdalene was born July 23, 1929, in the Town of Pierce to Joseph Frank and Theresa (Ney) Ray. She attended Alaska Grade School and Kodan Grade School. Genevieve married William Frank Stoller on May 5, 1948, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Casco. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1991. Genevieve was a member of the Rosary Society of Immaculate Conception Parish, Algoma. After the death of her husband, Genevieve served as a volunteer in several areas: Algoma and Forestville senior meal sites, Algoma Welcome Center, St. Vincent de Paul store in Algoma, as bingo caller at Algoma Nursing Home and at Bay Road Place . Survivors include her twelve children: Sister Christine Stoller, Manitowoc; Daniel (Peggy) Stoller, Crown Point, IN; JoAnn Havel, Algoma; Mary Ferron, Casco; Mark (Petra) Stoller, Westfield, IN; Jane (Wade) Fletcher, Bend, OR; Kathryn Griep, Milwaukee, WI; Clare Peterson, Delafield, WI; Susan Shettleroe, Oro Valley, AZ; Ann (Russell) Morthorpe, Chino Hills, CA; Elizabeth (Joshua) Burnim, Bozeman, MT; David (Jing) Stoller, Bloomfield Hills, MI; 25 grandchildren, 25 great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, two sons-in-law: Robert Havel, Dale Ferron, two brothers, John Benedict and Joseph, six sisters: Anna (Harold)Hartke, Loretta (Victor) Blahnik, Rita (Louis) Stoller, Ruth Martha (Loddie) Worachek, Frances (James) Larsheid, Agnes (Edward) Delebreau, five brothers-in-law: Frank, John, James, Joseph, Robert and four sisters-in-law: Ruth Rodrian, Mary Ann Hafeman, Veronica Seiler, Carol Paradise. The family wishes to thank the staff of Autumn’s Journey Assisted Living facility for the exceptional care given to Genevieve for ten years and the Unity Hospice staff for their caring and guidance these last weeks. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials will go towards a project that was meaningful to Genevieve. Family and friends may call at the Schinderle Funeral Home, Algoma, on Thursday, October 8th, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, with a prayer service at 6:30 PM. Visitation will continue on Friday, October 9th, at St. Mary Catholic Church from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM with the funeral Mass at 11:00 AM with Father Dennis Drury officiating. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Express your sympathy, memories and pictures on Genevieve’s tribute page at www.schinderlefuneralhome.com.