Lana Ann Behnke
March 26, 1958 - January 12, 2021
Obituary
OREGON - Lana A. (McReynolds) Behnke, age 62, of Oregon, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Lana was born in Dodgeville, Wis., on March 26, 1958, the daughter of William "Bill" and Geraldine (Millard) McReynolds. She grew up in Livingston, Wis., and graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1976. Lana married Richie Behnke and they shared 28 happy years together. She worked at O & A Manufacturing in Verona.
Lana graduated from Southwest Technical College in 1977. She was an avid Green Bay Packers and Badgers basketball and football fan. Her annual summer trips to Tomahawk fishing with Richie and the three boys brought her the greatest joy. She loved being great-grandmother to Zaylee who was so very precious to her.
Lana is survived by her husband, Richie; three stepsons, Jeremy, Craig and Nick Behnke; two granddaughters, Alexis Pollock and Kaylee Behnke; great-granddaughter, Zaylee Behnke; four siblings, Dixie Wunderlin of Cottage Grove, William (Dee) McReynolds of Racine, Claudia O’Brien of Fennimore and Jaci McReynolds of Fennimore; parents-in-law, Richard and Mardelle Behnke; brother-in-law, Mitch (Gloria) Behnke; and many nieces and nephews. Lana is preceded in death by her parents; and brother-in-law, Jim O’Brien.
A private family service will be held. A visitation will take place at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Brooklyn. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, social distancing and face masks are required. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Fri Jan 22, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Lori Myers
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Lana will live forever in my mind as one of my very favorite cousins. I remember running to the playground down the street where we played for hours, the long walks we took downtown to buy treats at the gas station, listening to "The Monkeys" and "The Beatles" as we pretended to be on "American Bandstand", and visiting Aunt Geri at the store in Platteville. Those were the good 'ole days when life was so much simpler... memories I will ALWAYS cherish. Our deepest condolences to your family. Praying for the Lord to keep you in perfect peace during your days and weeks ahead. God Bless you and all your friends and family. Lori (McReynolds) Myers and Family
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Chuck & Lori (McReynolds) Myers & Family
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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Love you all...
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Kathy Calhoun Casad
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Deepest sympathy to Richie and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
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Mark Fischer
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Many great times together. Rest in peace my dear friend. Our deepest sympathies to the family at this difficult time
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Greg(Lupe) & Pattie Peschl-Younggren
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So sorry to hear this Richie. Our deepest condolences to you and family. Thinking of you at this difficult time. RIP Lana.
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Lee and Dee
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Lana will be deeply missed and forever loved! You are in our thoughts and prayers. With all of our love, Brother (Lee) and Dee.