Gretchen Marie Burns, age 44, of Winneconne, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 11, 2017, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. She was born October 26, 1972, in Oshkosh to the late Thomas and Carol (Schultz) Marx. Gretchen was a 1991 graduate of Omro High School and earned an Associate degree from Fox Valley Technical College. Gretchen was employed with ABF Freight System Inc. in Appleton for over 25 years. On October 19, 1996, she married her one true love, Travis Burns. Gretchen has inspired so many people with her grace, courage, and positive attitude. She was a devoted wife and mother who always put family first. Her warm heart and loving nature touched the lives of everyone around her. Gretchen always looked at the world like it was full of rainbows and unicorns. Gretchen is survived by her loving husband Travis and their three beloved children, Bryce, Callie, and Evelynn. She is also survived by her brother Craig Marx his wife Christina and their three children Samantha, Grace, and Alex; mother-in-law, Vickie Markel; father-in-law, Robert Burns Sr., his wife Dawn; three brothers-in-law, Robert Burns Jr. "Sponge Bob", his wife Shanna and their daughter Alexus Larsen; Mark Burns and his daughter Pyper Rae; and Tom Burns; one sister-in-law, Lisa Burns; aunts and uncles: Chuck Schultz, Tom and Nancy Krueger, Steven and Jill Schultz, Bill and Sue Schultz, Bob and Sandy Marx, and Bonnie Jenss; plus many other loving relatives and friends. Gretchen was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Carol Marx, and her uncle, Jack Marx. A visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. The funeral service will follow the visitation with Pastor Alan Cleveland officiating. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established. Gretchen's family is very grateful to ABF Freight and the ABF Appleton family, Dr. Deming, his nurse Anika and the staff of U.W. Health for their care and contributions. If you wish, please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.