Mildred A. Vike

STOUGHTON- Mildred Arlene Vike, age, 85, of Stoughton, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Milestone Senior Living with her loving family by her side. She was born May 17, 1931, in Stoughton, the daughter of Sam and Agnes (Bondehagen) Hanson. Mildred married Donald Vike on Oct. 16, 1951, in Stoughton. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1949. After high school, she worked for the State Department. Later, Mildred worked several years part-time at the Bell Telephone Company. She worked many years at home and in the tobacco fields. Mildred was always very proud of her children and grandchildren. Mildred is survived by her loving husband, Donald of 65 years; daughter, Cheryl (Dan) Breitbach; sons, Dale (Sandy) Vike, and Duane (Janet) Vike; grandchildren, Ryan, Doug, Brian, Joe, Kristin, Carin, Nikki, Emily; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Norman (Pauline) Hanson; sisters, Nancy Peterson, and Katherine Lund; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, David, and James; and sisters, Carol, and Shirley. Funeral services will be held at FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 310 East Washington Street, Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Thursday April 13, 2017, with the Rev. Richard Halom presiding. Burial will take place at EASTSIDE LUTHERAN CEMETERY, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The family would especially like to thank Amy at Skaalen Home and the staff at Milestone Senior Living for their care, especially Dan, April, and Sam. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St. (608) 873-4590