Tiffany Renee Clute, 31, formerly from Marinette, Wis., passed away unexpectedly January 17, 2013, in Louisiana. Tiffany was born on January 30, 1981. She graduated from Marinette High School in 1999, later graduating from Madison with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 2003. She had a great love for all animals, a greater love for her cat, Mookie, who is now living with her brother and his family.

  Tiffany is survived by her mother, Alberta Clute, and stepfather, Phil Risner, both of Marinette; her brother, Jason Clute, of North Carolina; niece, Brianna and nephew, Xavier; step-brother, Phillip Risner (Danielle) and nephews: Mason, Karson and Landon; best friend, Jennifer and her son, Darien (whom she considered her nephew), and several other special friends.

 There will be a celebration of life to honor and remember Tiffany. Alberta Clute invites Tiffany's friends and family to gather on Saturday, January 26th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the family's home, address of 622 Main Street in Marinette.

  Tiffany's family would also like to express their gratitude to Tiffany's special friends, Nancy and Josh (of Louisiana), who have helped them tremendously. The family also thanks Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home, which has been of great assistance.

 We will carry her memory in our hearts forever.
 The following was one of her favorite quotes about life: "Life is maybe like deep-sea fishing.  We wake up in the morning, cast our nets into the waters, and, if we are lucky, we will have netted one, maybe two, small fish.  Occasionally, we will net a sea horse and sometimes a shark, or a life preserver or an iceberg or a monster.  And in our dream at night, we assess our Catch of the Day-- the treasures of this long, slow process of accumulation--and we eat the flesh of our fish, casting away their bones and weaving the memory of their once-glinting skins into our souls."- Douglas Coupland

  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested for the Menominee Animal Shelter.