Laura Lorraine Klahn

COTTAGE GROVE-Laura Lorraine Klahn, age 82, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 27, 1933, in Wautoma, Wis., the daughter of Fred L. Cox and Viola F. Cox. Laura attended and graduated from Columbus High School in Columbus, Wis. She married Wilbur R. Klahn on March 29, 1952 and together they had two children. Laura was employed as a chemist at Badger Ordnance Ammunitions plant in Baraboo and University of Wisconsin Cancer Research Lab in Madison, co-owned ABC coffee business, was a saleswomen for AAA of Madison, and a realtor for both Badger Reality and Century 21 in Madison. She enjoyed many hobbies, including making crafts, decorating and design, landscaping and gardening, collecting antiques, and raising and selling raspberries. Laura loved birds, was an avid reader and loved to walk the beach. Laura is survived by her husband, Wilbur; son, Michael L. Klahn; daughter, Cresent A. L'Sai (aka Lisa M. Klahn); sisters, Virginia (Merlyn) Dahl, Beverly Liebenthal, and Nancy (Ole) Karbo; sister-in-law, Helen Cox; and many, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Jean (Charles) Bangham and Mertice (Harold) Hunt; brother, Fred Cox; and brother-in-law, Loren Liebenthal. A memorial service will be held at ST PAUL'S LIBERTY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3494 Oak Park Road, Deerfield, Wis., at 10 a.m., on Saturday, April 9, 2016, with the Rev. Holly Slater presiding. Immediately following, a Celebration of Life gathering and full lunch will be held at NORA'S TAVERN, 1843 HWY 12 & 18, Deerfield where we can share memories and stories with each other about the wonderful woman we knew as Laura. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: A Fund for Women; Agrace HospiceCare, or St. Paul's Liberty Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420