JoAnn T. Bilkey
January 26, 1937 - April 11, 2020
Obituary
MONONA - JoAnn T. Bilkey, age 83, of Monona, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare, due to injuries suffered in a fall. She was born on Jan. 26, 1937, in Windsor, Wis., the daughter of Arthur and Gundla (Tveit) Gulvik. JoAnn graduated from DeForest High School.
JoAnn was united in marriage to Richard Bilkey and they were blessed with their daughter, Cindy. She worked for Meriter Hospital for 25 years in the Housekeeping Department. JoAnn enjoyed spending time with her family at gatherings and playing cards. She also enjoyed dancing, fishing, traveling, making jewelry and painting, and she was an avid animal and nature lover. She had a generous spirit and for those she loved, she held them tightly in her heart.
JoAnn is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Bob Lavik) Bilkey; two sisters, Adeline (Bill Schmitz) Hendrickson and Josephine (Dick) Keller; and sister-in-law, Shirley Gulvik. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Sigurd Gulvik; and former husband, Richard Bilkey.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society in JoAnn's name. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Shirley Gulvik
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My heartfelt sympathy to you, Cindy. I loved JoAnn like a sister as my family loved her also. We had
many fun times together. She was very good to our family. She was a very caring, giving person. I
think she might be dancing in heaven, celebrating no more pain! Much love, Shirley Gulvik
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Verna & Jim Lapp
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Our sympathy goes out to all of JoAnn's family. She was fun to be around as we grew up and loved to laugh. It has been too many years ago since we have been together being we moved out of state. Love and hugs and prayers sent for the whole family. Praying memories will sustain you all.
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Jim Nelson
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We had fun at the hospital with Joann when our son was there. So sorry for your loss. Jim and Sandy Nelson
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Shirley Gulvik
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I'm sorry for your loss of your mother. I have fond memories of dancing with your mom. She was fun and very kind. My deepest sympathy, Mike Gulvik
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Judy Burno
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Our love & prayers go out to all of JoAnn's family. We had so much fun playing in Grandpa Tveit's old car & just being together. Those were the "good old days". I will always remember your chuckle, cousin. Happy memories to you all. With love, Jim & Judy
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Merry Sigrist
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HI Bob and Cindy,
Cindy and Bob, I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing. It is difficult when a parent passes away.
Cindy, I went to LaFollette with you and have known Bob all my life.
Here is my phone number, 608 286 8511. If you want to get in touch, please call.
Prayers to you all,
Merry Sigrist