Vera Lou McCaughey
December 11, 1931 - December 04, 2019
Obituary
OREGON-Vera L. (Syse) McCaughey, age 87, of Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at BeeHive Homes. She was born on Dec. 11, 1931, in Mount Horeb, Wis., the daughter of Sanford and Ruth (Jordee) Syse.
Vera graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1949. She married Jack McCaughey on June 9, 1956, in Blanchardville.
Vera owned and operated Camper Corral in Oregon for over 32 years with her husband and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Oregon. Vera loved traveling and camping and was always on the go. She enjoyed exercising and going to the senior center.
Vera was a loving mother and is survived by her two daughters, Kelly (Randy) Rygh and Kara (Joseph) Laeser. She was preceded in death by husband, Jack McCaughey; parents; two sisters, Joanne (Ted) O'Neill and Shirley Syse; and three brothers, Lavonne Syse, Roland (Pauline) Syse and Sammy Syse.
A memorial service will be held at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, with the Rev. Paul Markquart presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in Vera's memory to Oregon Senior Center, Alzheimer and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin or Agrace HospiceCare. Special thanks to Beehive Homes of Oregon and Agrace HospiceCare for their loving care and support.
Vera Lou, We don't know what we are going to do without you. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608) 835-3515
Events
Visitation
Fri Dec 20, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. John's Lutheran Church (Oregon) • 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, WI 53575
Memorial Service
Fri Dec 20, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
St. John's Lutheran Church (Oregon) • 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Memories
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Kathy Calhoun Casad
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Dear Kelly and Kara,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful Mom. I always enjoyed seeing her when she stopped for lunch at Main Tap and also at the Beehive. Very sweet lady.
Thinking of you both.
MR
Marcia Richgels
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Kelly and Kara, my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved mom! Cherish the wonderful memories, so many fun times, she was a dear, sweet mom. Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family!
JG
Julie A Green
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We are so sorry for your loss Kelly and Randy and Kara. Your mom was such an out going person and so kind.
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Andrea (Wallin) Tofte
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Kelly and Kara. I'm so sorry to her of your moms passing. I still remember her laugh when we were
kids. She was a great inspiration to me.
DF
Donna Fosler
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I am so sorry to hear about Vera's passing. She was one of the sweetest ladies I knew. My mom loved having her come over for cards, games and visits and I and my children enjoyed her so much too. My daughter will always remember her as "The Cat Lady." She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. She's probably in heaven playing games with my Mom (Norraine Kvammen) now. Prayers to you all!
MM
Monica Mountford
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I am so sorry to hear that Vera passed. She was such a dear lady and all I have is such fond memories of her. From Florida as a child to every Friday at the salon, She was a gentle soul. God bless Monica