Jeanne M. Hefty
May 03, 1934 - July 18, 2020
Obituary
MOUNT HOREB/MIDDLETON - Jeanne Marie Hefty, age 86, formerly of Mount Horeb, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on May 3, 1934, in Mount Horeb, the daughter of Stanley and Lillian (Zeppelin) Ayers.
Jeanne graduated from Mount Horeb High School. She married Dean Hefty on Sept. 17, 1955, at Springdale Lutheran Church. Jeanne worked as a secretary for Sentry Insurance for a number of years before becoming a church secretary for Springdale Lutheran in 1969, retiring after 30 years of service in 1999. Jeanne was an active member of Springdale Lutheran Church. She enjoyed participating in Song of Norway dancers for 25 years and helped create hundreds of quilts for LWR.
Jeanne is survived by her husband; two daughters, Sherri Hefty and Michelle (Joseph Burress) Hefty; Greek daughter, Dina (Spilios) Constantindis; siblings, Russell (Sandra) Ayers and Jennifer (Ronald) Spielman; grandson, Michael (Jennifer Joppa) Reynolds; step-grandsons, Ryan Burress and Jared (Heidi) Burress; five great-grandchildren; extended Greek family; and many nieces and nephews and their extended families. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Ayers; niece, Vicki Ayers; and in-laws, Paul and Helen Hefty.
Due to the current pandemic, a private burial will be held at Springdale Lutheran Cemetery. A public service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in Jeanne’s name to Springdale Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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LuAnn Huseth Call
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To Dean, Sherrie and Michelle,
My very deepest sympathy to you all. I have always been so happy that Jeanne was my godmother and part of our Huseth family. She always had a happy smile on her face. Remember all the wonderful family memories you have had!
Love, LuAnn Huseth Call
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Sharon (Hefty) Jones
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She was a beautiful woman both inside and out. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage often wearing Norwegian attire.....so beautiful. Always smiling. She loved family and family doings. A great lady.
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Dawn Van Epps
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Dean, I was just thinking about you and Jeanne last evening as I was going through some pictures and diary of our trip to England and Wales. The picture of us singing at Tintern Abbey is a treasure. I'll always remember Jeanne with a smile on her face and love in her eyes. I thank God for the music that brought our lives together. God grant you and your family peace.
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Doug huseth
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My sincere sympathy to all the family.
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Heidi Burress
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My deepest sympathies go out to you all! God bless! She will be greatly missed. Take care. We are praying for you.
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Georgina
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My sweetest grandma, It was such a gift for me to have met you in person. You were always so kind and calm and with that lovely smile on your face. Thank you for all the memories. My deepest thoughts to grandpa and the rest of the family.. Georgina