Lianne Kay VanWyhe
January 17, 1952 - March 24, 2016
Obituary
MIDDLETON-Lianne Kay VanWyhe, age 64, of rural Blue River, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday morning, March 24, 2016. She was born January 17, 1952, in Clinton, the daughter of Benjamin and Johanna (Schutt) VanWyhe. A 1970 graduate of Clinton High School, she was employed by UW – Madison and Wisconsin Conservation Corps for 34 years, until retiring in 2014. Lianne enjoyed gardening and preserving food, along with the companionship of her pets. She was loved by everyone who knew her. She loved to volunteer, always being very generous with her time and energy. She inherited a love of baseball from her father, and was a passionate fan of the Brewers, Packers and Badgers. Lianne is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, George Riggin; her son, Ben (Liz Jesse) Sandee, Madison; her mother, Johanna VanWyhe, Rockford; sister, Cher (Ron) Hoekstra, Rockford; nephew, Michael (Heather) Hoekstra; nieces, Sarah Hoekstra and Leah (Colin) Gregory; step-children, Thatcher Riggin, Winona (Mike) Evans, Josh (Kelly) Kramer, Calvin Kramer, Jim (Chris) Kramer and three very special grandchildren, Eli Kramer, Grace Evans and Jadon Kramer. She was preceded in death by her father. A Memorial Gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton from 2 PM until 4 PM on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to "Paws with a Cause" (https://www.pawswithacause.org/). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Memorial Gathering
Tue Mar 29, 2016 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Kathy Neitzel
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My heart goes out to you all at this time. Lianne was always so sweet, giving and caring. No words can begin to describe how we feel and how you must feel. This pictures says it all. Love and peace to you all now. She was a very special lady and I know she will be missed.
Kathy Neitzel from DoIT
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Laura Krick
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Unfortunately I did not have the honor of knowing Lianne long. From my awesome short time I spent with her on the cruise I saw an open and free spirit. She touched everyone that she came into contact with as she was a very caring person, giving freely of herself. I know my soul was touched by her and I am grateful for it.
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Vicki Drenning
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Having fun with Dora the Explorer, January 2016
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Kimberly Virden
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We had two incredible, fun, beautiful, exciting cruises together in the Caribbean - I'll always remember her and the giggles we shared.
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Kimberly Virden
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I know your favorite color (after Badger Red) was Purple so I lit a Purple Memory Candle for you friend. I miss you so much! Thank you for your friendship and love. We sure had a lot of great times together - cruising, cheering for Badgers, Brewer Game, shared a couple of Spotted Cows, the love for our dogs. The list goes on forever - and so will your memories. I know you are up there in Heaven with Aunt Fannie and Hank - having a brewsky and watching over us. You look so awesome in all of my pics - happy, alive and passionate in Life. I'll see you again some day - hopefully when I'm 80+ thou. You'll be at the Pearly Gates with Karma - and a dozen tennis balls. Love Ya - Kimmer and Karma cakes
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Chuck & Jennie Hiemstra
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Our love and prayers are with Lianne's entire family and especially her mother and our aunt Joanna
we are very saddened by the loss of a dear family member.
Love and prayers
Chuck & Jennie Hiemstra
Lawrence & Marjorie Meendering