Alice M. Lord (nee Maynard), age 96, of 333 E. 7th Street Westfield, WI passed away at KindredHearts Senior Living in Green Lake, WI on November 6, 2011.
Alice was born February 19, 1915 in Grand Marsh, WI to Levi and Kathryn (Donovan) Maynard. On April 4, 1937 she married Vilas Lord in Adams, WI where they ran the DX Station. They later lived in Stevens Point, Biron, Coloma, and Lodi. Vilas passed away May 16, 1962. Alice then moved back to Coloma where she became a cook at the Coloma Grade School. In 1975 she moved to Westfield.
Alice was a homemaker and enjoyed baking things and giving baked goods to others for them to enjoy. She also loved to crochet and made many, many mittens over the past few years, giving to those children who needed them. They were given to schools, churches, Salvation Army, and the DAR. Most of the children in the family were recipients of these mittens many times. She also made many lap robes and donated those to the VA hospital in Madison.
Alice was also a member of the Coloma Historical Society of Coloma, WI. She loved getting together with family for visiting and playing cards. In the past few years, many hours were spent at her sister playing cards and usually winning.
She is survived by three children: Donna Fisher of Westfield, Kathy Lord, Middleton, and Ron (Barbara) Lord. Survivors also include her grandson, Rob (Jackie) Lord of Baraboo; granddaughters: Tori Lord of Milwaukee and Lori Zillges of Kimberly; great-grandsons: Demitrius White of Milwaukee, Troy and Dakota Austenson of Kimberly; great-granddaughters: Brittany Lord of Baraboo and Hayley Lord of Edgar; great-great-granddaughter, Jazlyn of Baraboo; sister: Delores Cherveny of Friendship; sisters-in-law: Jean Maynard, of Greeley, CO. and Bernie Maynard of Woodburn, OR. Alice is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many wonderful friends.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Donald and Kenneth Maynard; two sisters: Lois Wiegand and Irma Maynard; brothers-in- law: Al Cherveny and John Wiegand.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Mound View Memorial Hospital in Friendship, WI for the wonderful care given to her while she was a patient there. Also a thank-you to the staff of KindredHearts Senior Living and Hospice Advantage for the love and caring during her stay. It all means so very much to the family to know she was being so well taken care of and so deeply cared about by all of you. Also to all her friends and neighbors your kindness kept us going.
As per Alices wishes there will be no visitation. A memorial gathering will be held at the Anna Follett Memorial Library in Coloma, Wisconsin on November 12, 2011 from 1-4 p.m. Father Mike Richel will offer a final blessing. Interment will be at the Coloma Cemetery following the memorial.
The Adams County Cremation Society is assisting the family. Visitwww.adamscountycremations.com for online condolences and more information.
I was fortunate to have known Alice..she was the sweetest Lady..the wonderful memories of my family visiting at your farm in Biron, are cherished ones. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
My daughter Hayley couldn’t have said it any better! Alice you were the epitome of what a lady should be, you will be a hard act to follow and greatly missed. You touched the lives of so many people….I am honored to have known you….rest in peace …
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time. It was an honor to have served Alice and your family. May God bless and keep you all. The Hospice Advantage team.
All though I never was close to Alice I felt I new her. My father Clarence Ripley and Grandmother Ruby Ripley talked much about the Lord family. She looked so much like my Grandma it brings a tear to my eye. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
I feel like i just said "Hello" to Alice only to say "Good-Bye" too soon!I have been blessed to have known her.I will miss her so much!!!Also, i will miss meeting her at the Garden Wall for my fresh baked goods.My deepest sympathies to all of Alices loved ones. She was a blessing to us all!!!! Rest in peace Sweet Alice!!!
Donna, I’m so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of my Grandparents, Dave & Eleanor Mizysak talking to and about your mom and you and going to the flea market in Westfield. May God grant you peace in this difficult time.
Our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family.
Grandma Alice was one of the most wonderful woman. and she taught me everything to be a lady and i love her and she will be missed
Alice was my inspiration to age with grace and humor. It was my good fortune to call her friend.
I knew Alice decades ago and then had the pleasure of renewing our acquaintance this summer. What a nice, nice person. I wish we had had more time together. My mother and I send our condolences. Barb Schweger and Mary Fran Follett.
So sad to lose such a great lady. Our love and condolences to the whole family
I had the pleasure to meet Alice while she was in our hospital. Alice was a great lady and always had a smile. Rest in peace Alice