Jean Frances Lawry

LAWRY, JEAN F. OREGON-Jean F. Lawry, age 85, of Oregon, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 15, 1928, in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and Jessie (Taylor) Newton. Jean married Roger Lawry on Dec. 10, 1949, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1946 and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and Oregon Town & Country Women’s Club. Jean worked for Farmer’s Mutual Insurance and the Oregon Library, but her primary occupation and greatest enjoyment was as a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed sports, bowling, reading and cards and especially following the Packers and Badgers. Roger and Jean attended the Rose Bowl in 2000 and also enjoyed attending their children’s and grandchildren’s activities. Jean is survived by her husband, Roger, of 64 years; daughters, LuAnn (Russ) Frautschy of Brooklyn and Laura (Seth) Schoonover of Braidwood, Ill.; sons, Gary (Ronda) Lawry of Middleton and Gregg (Michelle) Lawry of Oregon; nine grandchildren, Lexy, Rachael, Katelyn, Levi, Tyler, Travis, Brendan, Trent and Josh; sister, Sue Newton; and brother, Earl “Bill” Newton. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert (Wanetta) Newton; and sister-in-law, Lucille Newton. Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood Street, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, with the Rev. Paul Markquart presiding. Private interment will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. “Thank you, dad, for your patience, care and undying love that you showed mom. We love you. ” Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515