Veronica A. Quinn, age 88 years, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro.
She was born on January 25, 1937 in Wonewoc, the daughter of Asa and Alma (Solchenberger) Greeley. Veronica graduated from the Wonewoc High School in 1955.
Veronica was united in marriage to Donald D. Quinn on December 12, 1980 at the First Congregational Church in Hillsboro. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1997.
Veronica worked different jobs throughout her life, among them were at Ben Franklin and Bud’s Quality Market in Hillsboro, along with the Hillsboro Footwear. For many years she was also known as “The Basket Lady” at the municipal swimming pool in Wonewoc.
She was a member of the St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Wonewoc. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Veronica played steel guitar and sang in the bands, Blue Ramblers and Black Denim Ramblers.
Survivors include her children, Rob (Michelle) Gardner, Ron (Sue) Gardner, Angela Sweatt, Tom (Trisha) Gardner, Tammi (Todd) Johnson, Roxann (Eli) Santos, Alan (Nancy) Gardner and Jamey (Ericka) Gardner; many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren; sister, Rebecca (Wayne) Downing; sister-in-law, Donna Greeley and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her Parents; husband, Donald Quinn; brothers, Casey, Cyril, Paul, Leo and Gerald Greeley; sisters, Rita Quinn and Virginia Nelson; grandson, Matt Sweatt and great granddaughter, Chloe Rosier.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Wonewoc, with Father Don Bauer officiating. Interment will be in the St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery in Union Center. A time of visitation will be held on Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc.
The Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
