Leona "Lee" M. Finnerty
November 24, 1922 - July 23, 2018
Obituary
Middleton-Leona M. "Lee" Finnerty, age 95, of Middleton, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018, at SSM Health-St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on November 24, 1922, in Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of O.B. Finn and Lenora (Keltner) Finn. Lee attended Goodrich High School and Carroll College. She married Owen Finnerty on March 8, 1943 in Fond du Lac, Wis. Lee was a wife and mother to her husband Owen and her four children. She was a member of Nakoma Country Club Women’s Traveling Golf League and their weekly league. She competed and won many tournaments and was always ready for a game of Bridge. It all came to a halt when she could watch a Badgers or Packers game. Lee is survived by son, Patrick O. (Sandy) Finnerty; three daughters, Barbara (Richard) Allmann, Kathleen Finnerty, Ann (Ray Bandziuls) Cardinale; grandchhildren; Molly (Tony) Cacciotti, Matthew (Heather) Allmann, Maggie Allmann, Elizabeth Cardinale, Christina Cardinale (Maxel Schultz), Nora Finnerty, great grandchildren; Alexis and Jacob Cacciotti, Elliot and Nolan Allmann, sister; Margaret Schultz, brothers; John and Ralph Finn She was preceded in death by husband Owen; parents; sister, Marion Rauls; brother-in-law, Col. Robert Schultz; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Thomas (Dorothy) Finnerty, Arthur (Mary) Herre and Barney (Jane) Vogds. A private graveside service will take place in Fond du Lac.
Memorials may be made to Middleton Outreach Ministry in Memory of Leona. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Robyn Reed
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A lovely lady with an infectious laugh. She was a great friend to my parents, and mother to some of my favorite people in the world. Lee, you had a life well-lived and will be missed, rest assured!
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Marlee Haack
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So sorry to hear about Mrs. Finnerty's passing.. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Finnerty family. An endearing memory from my husband Roger is that whenever Lee would order toast, it would ALWAYS have to be "burnt". Not well done,.........BURNT! Lol
Our sincere sympathies,,., Roger and Marlene Haack
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Tata
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Leona, you raised three amazing , beautiful , and independent women( one of them my mum Barb). A well respected and comical son (my uncle). You married the love of your life and built a house full of tradition, memories, and love. YOU DID GOOD GIRL. Tu siempre me serás un alma hermosa (You will forever be a beautiful soul).