Obituaries

 

Wanda Darlene (Olson) Bell

POYNETTE  --  Wanda Darlene (Olson) Bell, age 86, of Poynette, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 20, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family in Poynette.

She was the daughter of Vivian Culver and Lela Florence (Longseth) Olson;  born on November 20, 1927, in Dodgeville.  She was married to Clark A. Bell on May 20, 1950 in Baraboo.  To their union, twin girls were born on April 15, 1951.  She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church of Poynette, where she had served on the council, and started the Chicken Dumpling Soup and Chili Supper at the church.  Wanda worked at the Owl’s Nest for 22 ½ years.  She worked for Lutheran Social Services, helping ladies who needed help.  She managed the Gables for Freddie and Wiggie for several years.  Wanda enjoyed reading, embroidery work, cooking and making cookies for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She also enjoyed playing horseshoes for the Lake Wisconsin League and darts.  Wanda was Secretary/Treasurer for the Lake Wisconsin Dart League for many years.  She loved to go shopping with Bonnie and the girls, and enjoyed their annual girls weekend out.

Wanda is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Dale Horton;  three granddaughters, Melissa (Craig) Marchant, Nicole (John) Houdek, and Amber (Duane) Hansell;  six great-grandchildren, Tieranie, Dani, Jaden, Mason, Ethan and Ziven;  three sisters, Greta Koepp, Arlene Benish, and Marlene (Ray) Higley;  sisters-in-law, Roseann Simonds and Ann Bell;  brothers-in-law, Charles (Ginny) Simonds and Kenny (Barb) Boyd;  many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  She lost her daughter, Barbara Kaye on August 27, 1969, her parents and step-father, Art Sorenson, her husband, Clark in 2009, and her brother, Walter.  She enjoyed life and her family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Poynette, with Pastor Stephen L. Kurth officiating.  She will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery.  Rest in Peace.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Home Health United Hospice, Dr. Ira Kastenberg, and Dr. Lisa Lepeak, as well as all staff who contributed to her care.

I AM ALWAYS WITH YOU
To those I love and those who love
me, when I am gone, release me, let
me go.  I have so many things to see
and do.  You mustn’t tie yourself to
me with tears.  Be happy that we had
so many years.  I gave you my love,
you can only guess how much you
gave me in happiness.  I thank you
for the love you each have shown,
but now it’s time I travel on alone.
So grieve awhile for me if grieve you
must, then let your grief be com-
forted by trust.  It’s only for awhile
that we must part, so bless the
memories within your heart.  I won’t
be far away, for life goes on, so if you
need me, call and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me,
I’ll be near.  All of my love around
you soft and clear.  And then, when
you must come this way along, I’ll
greet you with a smile and “Welcome
Home.” 

 

 

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