Gwen Genovese, 78,
passed away early Thursday morning, January 31, 2019, in her hometown of
Chesterton, IN.
She was the loving
daughter of Owen (Swede) and Ruth Holmgren and caring sister to Dwain
Holmgren.
Gwen graduated from
Chesterton High School in 1958 and attended Michigan State University to
study psychology.
She married Kenneth
Genovese in 1962 and together they enjoyed an inseparable and loving 56
years of marriage.
Gwen was a
dedicated friend, selfless mother, tireless caregiver and inspirational
local business women with her company, the Rubber Stamp Service which she
ran for 15 years. She was best known for her contagious smile, “can do”
attitude, and love of children. She was constantly curious and welcomed new
experiences especially in the arts and culinary adventures. She dared to ask
not only “Why?” but also encouraged us with “Why not?”. She believed in this
life no one can ever learn enough, laugh enough, share enough or love
enough.
She is survived by
her husband Kenneth, daughter Kendy Genovese and her partner Stuart
Alexander of San Francisco, CA.