Ann Dohnke
Ann Dohnke (Lennon), age 69, of Necedah, WI, lost her battle to cancer on Monday, December 30th, 2013.
Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2013 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate.
Ann was born April 24th, 1944 in McHenry, IL to Al and Mary (Graham) Lennon. She graduated from Grant Community High School in 1963. She married Randy Dohnke on October 8, 1966 and they lived together in Fox Lake, IL before relocating to Necedah.
Ann was a dedicated and hard-working employee to Woodbine Supper Club in Necedah for over 20 years until she retired in 2013. She always greeted each person with a smile or kind word to the patrons who will always remember Ann’s quick wit.
Ann was an active member and secretary of the ATV club and Bayview Cemetery. She loved her family, friends, and pets beyond words. She also loved the outdoors, gardening, crafting, cooking, baking, and spending priceless time with her daughters when they were together.
Ann was preceded in death by her father, Al Lennon; mother, Mary E. (Graham) Lennon; brother, Daniel V. Lennon; brother, John “Mickey” Lennon; and daughter, Christine M. Rattunde.
Survivors include her husband, Randolph Dohnke of Necedah, Wisconsin; and daughter, Robyn Dohnke of Berkley, Michigan. The family continues to mourn the recent loss of Ann’s eldest daughter, Christine.
~ Goodbye my Ann your time has come!!!
The doctor says you’re gone, it’s done!!!
I knew it was coming, but I never dreamt you’d go so fast.
At least the pain and suffering has surpassed.
I miss you dearly and hold you nearly.
I miss your stories, your hugs, and your kisses!!
But the time has come to bid adieu to reminisces.
Although it hurts I know it’s time.
So I must try and say…
Goodbye my Friend, my Mom, my Love!!!!
Your time is here!!!!
Goodbye my Ann, your Premier is here!!!!~
Ann’s family would like to THANK ALL of her many doctors, nurses (especially Rhonda & Kathy), St. Clare Hospice in Baraboo, WI, and her home health-care nurses.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As unreal as it may seem, in time your heartache will lessen and you will find yourself laughing again. Of course there will still be days filled with tears, but that’s okay. You will learn to turn that sorrow into remembering the good times that you had with one another. You’ll also have days that you’ll be driving along and talking out loud, without anyone else in the car. Now to others, that may look a little strange, but you won’t care because you’ll know who your talking to…..I do it all the time…….Take care of yourself and each other
sorry for your loss
Dear Randy, dear Robyn ! I think very much of you ! I was 21 years old, when I´ve met my american family. Now I am 55 and I remember Ann as natural and happy person. She told me:”I `m a countrygirl” and she loved her family and country ! It is so sad, that I didn`t see her again. But one day I will ! On a another better place!
Robyn, Randy and Duke,
Sorry for your losses. It was hard and punishing on Ann, and also on you. Ann will always be remembered by us as a friend, bright spot and one that always saw our side of a situation.
My husband Scott and I bought a property in Necedah and love going the Woodbine. We are truly saddened for the loss of Ann. She was so lovely and kind. She always spoke of her daughters with such love. I shared her passion for animals and gardening. We will so miss her beautiful smile.
GOODBYR MY DEAREST FRIEND, YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED. I STILL REMEMBER THE DAYS & SO MUCH FUN WHEN YOU & RANDY OWNED THE NEXT DOOR BAR & AT THEWOODBINE. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUWE ALL HAD SO MUCH FUN & YOU WERE THE BEST ! WE LOVE YOU & WILL MISS YOU BADLY. I STILL REMEMBER A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND !
Robyn, So sorry for your loss.My prayers to all your family.She was a great soldier in the fight and with all your help and care was able to make it that way.Wishing all the love.Melody
Robyn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. More importantly I know that He is with you and somehow we do get thru these difficult times.
Robyn: My prayers are with you and your family. As you celebrate the life of your Beloved Mother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you & Randy. Its hard to think of one good time I had working at Woodbine with Annie because there were so many. We were always laughing and joking. Annie never got the ride in my sidecar but she will be sitting next to me each time I am out on the bike. Robyn stay strong you have done everything your Mother asked of you I know she is very proud of you. Annie you will be dearly missed.
With love and sympathy, Linda
Randy and family,
Very sorry for your loss. Ann was a great person and a good friend. She will be missed.
Brian Hays
Robyn,
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. Although I never met her- she was a wonderful woman. I say that with confidence because I know you. She raised a strong, compassionate and very caring daughter.
Love and prayers,
Carla
Robyn,
We are very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and you have friends that care for you deeply. Again, very very sorry.
Robyn,
I am so sorry for your loss, find strength in your friends who are all thinking of you during this difficult time.
To Anne’s family , we’ve been going in to the
Woodbine for 10 years and Anne was always
A highlight of going there ! She will be missed
Greatly! We send our deepest condolences for
the loss of Anne and Christine you are in our t
thoughts and prayers!!! Sincerely, Ben & Elizabeth Drendel
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Ann from the Woodbine. She always knew me and Candy were up to something! She was so kind in every way. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Remember that she is in good hands.
~Peggie Loeffler
Robyn,
My heart is breaking for you. The dedication you have shown your mom is exemplary. She was a very giving person that instilled the same in you. I know her gifts and strengths now reside within you. She held you when you came into this world and you held her when she passed. Every mother wishes for a daughter like you.
with much love and sympathy
-L
“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.”
― Mary Oliver