Sally A. Gavney

JANESVILLE- Sally Ann (Rockstead) Gavney, age 77, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, March 5, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on July 5, 1935, in Janesville, the daughter of Anton and Cecilia (Schimberg) Rockstead. Sally married her husband of 55 years, Thomas Gavney, in 1956. Sally is survived by her husband; children, David Gavney, Rebecca (Dan) Driscoll, Dale (Jennifer Blasen) Gavney, and Sara (Dorn) Gavney Moore; grandchildren, Andrew Driscoll and Malia and Ben Gavney; sisters, Susan (Charlie) Mink and Alanna Wilgus; and brothers, Douglas and Roger Rockstead. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Edward Rockstead. Sally’s life was celebrated in a private family memorial on March 8, 2012. A memorial service will also be held at SKAALEN RETIREMENT HOME, 400 North Morris St, Stoughton, from noon until 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2012. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated for the United Federation of Doll Clubs and the Henry Vilas Zoo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated for the United Federation of Doll Clubs and the Henry Vilas Zoo. A memorial service will also be held at SKAALEN RETIREMENT HOME, 400 North Morris St, Stoughton, from noon until 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2012.