Lila M. Salzwedel
May 03, 1927 - January 25, 2015
Obituary
DEFOREST/MADISON– Lila M. (Schoenike) Salzwedel, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 3, 1927, to Gustav and Anna (Heinzelmann) Schoenike in Watertown. Lila was a devoted and caring mother and grandmother. A gracious hostess, Lila shared her giving spirit with all whom she encountered. Even in her last year with her health failing and communication a struggle, her beaming smile would lift all who visited her. Throughout most of her life, Lila was an avid walker and enjoyed traveling. Lila’s unselfish character was an inspiration to her family. Lila served on the Board of Directors of Bethel Horizons and Good Samaritan Lutheran Home. She was also involved with many service groups at Bethel Lutheran Church, where she was an active member for 63 years. Lila is survived by her children, Chris Salzwedel, Anne (Don) Staniforth, Jean (Jeff) Voelkel, Jack (Sarah) Salzwedel and Mary (Tony) Siebert; grandchildren Beth (Daniel Seamster) Staniforth-Seamster, Meg Staniforth, Ben and Andy Voelkel, Katy (Tom) Lea; Luke, Tyler and Sam Salzwedel; two sisters-in-law, Beverly Schoenike and Bernice Lange; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Tom, her husband of 57 years; her parents; two brothers, Howard and Raymond Schoenike; sister-in-law, Fran (Jim) Faytis; and brothers-in-law, Ben (Dorothy) Salzwedel and Earl Lange. A memorial service will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, with the Rev. Curtis Everson presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Memorials can be made to Capital Lakes Foundation/Terrace Fund, Bethel Horizons or Lutheran Social Services. Lila’s family is deeply grateful to the compassionate staff at Capital Lakes Assisted Living for their kindness and care. They are also thankful for the kind care at Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
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Events
Visitation
Thu Jan 29, 2015 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Bethel Lutheran Church (Madison) • 312 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI
Visitation
Fri Jan 30, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Bethel Lutheran Church (Madison) • 312 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI
Service
Fri Jan 30, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Bethel Lutheran Church (Madison) • 312 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI
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Memories
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karen (Skip) Deicher
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Dear Salzwedel family-- Lila was one of the loveliest and sweetest ladies I have ever known. I only knew her through our East Town mall walkers. We solved a lot of the world's problems even though no one listened to us. She loved her kids and grandchildren so much. Ann, you are the only one I knew and you are very much like her. Roger and I are living in an old peoples complex in Manitowoc where our son lives. I'm in an assisted living part to help with my stroke and Roger is in the dementia unit.
Love, Roger and Skip Deicher
PS I started writing this before and my computer, fingers and my mind like to play tricks on me and it disappeared.
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Tayo Aderugbo
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May her soul rest in peace. Amen
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Bill & Peggy Hamilton
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Our thought and prayers are with your family. The memories will remain and will keep her in your hearts.
Bill & Peggy Hamilton
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Paul and Cindy Rathkamp
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Paul and Cindy Rathkamp
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bseamster
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God Bless you in heaven. I know your smile was beaming as angles sang on the 25th. We will all miss you Lila.
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Shaun Carr
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Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. So difficult.
Shaun Carr