Annie E. Dornacker

Annie E. Dornacker, age 91, of Adams, Wisconsin died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Sam Downey and Rev. Stanley Cottrell will officiate. Interment will be at the New Chester Cemetery, Town of New Chester, Adams County, Wisconsin.

Friends may call at Roseberrys Funeral Home on Saturday from 12 Noon until the time of service.

Annie was born July 26, 1919 in New Chester Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Fred and Augusta (Strochien) Henke. She married John Dornacker on May 16, 1943 in Platteville, Wisconsin. They purchased her parents farm and raised their family there. She was widowed in November of 1966. Annie moved to Adams in 1972. She moved into Liberty Manor in 2007.

Annie loved stitching and sewing, spending hours at Liberty Manor doing crafts. She was well known for the dozens of sock monkeys she made.

Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Augusta (Stroschein) Henke; infant daughter, Karen; brothers: Walter, Edwin, Lewis and Arthur; her sisters: Esther and Evelyn; grandchildren: John Bays and Chris Dornacker.

Survivors:
Son: Kenneth Dornacker of Madison, Wisconsin
Son: Duane Dornacker of Oxford, Wisconsin
Daughter: Mary Ann (James) Bays of Adams, Wisconsin
Son: Roger Dornacker of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister: Dorothy Cottrell of Oxford, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Jill Beehn
Grandchild: Scott Dornacker
Grandchild: Pam Dahlke
Grandchild: Barb Presley
Grandchild: Carla Horner
Grandchild: Jim Bays II
Grandchild: Brian Dornacker
Grandchild: Kimberly Dornacker
Grandchild: Allen Dornacker

Further survived by Great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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  2. Wendy Wenzel says:

    To all of the family; I feel very blessed to have been a friend of Mom Dornacker and my heart and prayers go out to the rest of the family..She was a great lady and will be missed. Heaven is very lucky. Wendy

  3. Lucy Cotton says:

    Duane my condolences to the family, I first met your Mother when I worked in Home Health, she was a wonderful lady andI enjoyed careing for her

  4. Shirly Robertson says:

    Roger, MaryAnne and Duane,
    My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother. I know how much she meant to you Roger. God is taking care of her now. She was a good woman in life and she is being rewarded for her time on earth.
    She is happy and healthy and there is no need to worry about her. God Bless you all.

  5. susie nadler says:

    sorry to hear that your mom passed away . she always be in ken ‘s heart forever . god comfort her . ….love and hugs arthur and susie nadler

  6. mary tegge says:

    duane and family so sorry to hear of your mothers passing.hugs to all!!!

  7. Mary Lee & Gordon Klaus says:

    Roger and Duane…Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thought’s are with you and your family.

  8. Jennifer Wampler says:

    Brian I am sorry to hear about your Grandma. She was a nice lady. I took care of her a few times at the hospital when I did work there before. She will be missed. My thoughts are with you and your family.

  9. Dennis & Connie says:

    Roger & family,
    Our hearts go out to you all of you. Hold on to all those special moments & take comfort in knowing she is at peace.

  10. Brian Podoll says:

    So sorry to learn of Annie’s passing. Our Aunt Loy (Podoll) Sokolowski in Portage is 7 months older than her and had fond memories of being good friends with Annie and sewing clothes together.
    We remember being able to fish along the Fenner’s Lake shore of Johnny & Annie’s farm property a couple times back in the 1960s, too.
    Our condolences to your whole family from a distant Henke cousin.

  11. Patricia Gervais & family says:

    MaryAnn,Roger,Pam,Jimmy and all of Annie’s family
    Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom and Grandma. What a special little lady. Hold your memories of Annie close to your hearts and use her name often………it really does help.
    May God hold all of you in his arms and bring you comfort during this difficult time. I think of Annie everytime I pass that cute little house on "M", even though Annie has not lived there in some time. Rest in Peace Annie!

  12. Jared and Mary Bruckner says:

    It is not easy to lose a loved one, but it is better for them not to have to suffer any more than they have. Wish we could be there to convey this in person, but it was not possible at this time. We are both thinking and praying for you. Love,

  13. Janis Rhinehart says:

    Sorry to hear of your Mother’s death. May God’s love grant you peace.Jania Rhinehart

  14. Marie Jeske says:

    We worshipped with Annie at the First Baptist Church in the 80’s when it was so small. We all had a good time together. If I remember right, one of her favorite songs was "Because He Lives". She was a woman to remember.

  15. Coral & Larry Smith says:

    May you always remember the love from and good times with your mom!! Our sympathy to you all.

  16. Evan & Carol Cottrell says:

    I will greatly miss my Aunt Annie. I have so many fond memories of time spent with the Dornacker family as a child on the farm. Carol and I will also miss our visits with Aunt Annie when ever we were in Wisconsin. She was a great lady and our love goes to cousins Kenny, Duane, Mary Ann, and Roger.

  17. Dean & Barb Morgan says:

    Our thoughts and prayers go with you at this time. You have our deepest sympathy. Annie is another of God’s angels watching over you now.

  18. Kathy Challoner says:

    Maryann and family,
    So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I know you will miss her. She’s in a better place now. Remember the good times with her.
    Kathy Challoner

  19. Sue Anderson says:

    Roger, MaryAnn and Jim and Family,
    So sorry to hear of your loss. May the wonderful memories you have bring you peace during this and the times to come.

  20. JoLynn Bakovka says:

    Roger & Family

    My thought are with you. May you find peace by remembering all the good times and knowing that your Mother now walks with God.

  21. valerie mecklenburg-holland says:

    so sorry for your loss. memories are forever.

  22. Greg and Lisa Manthey says:

    We were so sorry to hear the news about Annie. To Roger and the rest of the family, our hearts go out to you all. Share the memories, there are many.
    g

  23. Lynette Humes says:

    I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Annie, but know she is not suffering anymore. I am sending my love to all of you. I know the loss you feel and hope the support of family and friends can help you . She was a very special person and we will always miss her. I remember all the good times that we had on the farm, when we would go to visit. Your are all in my prayers & I love you all. Your cousin, Sharon Lynette Bruckner Humes

  24. Stacey Hamman says:

    So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. I had quite a few good times with Annie when she came into the clinic.

  25. Eileen Sohn says:

    My thoughts are with you. Now your mother is at peace.

  26. Trish (Zant) Youker says:

    I am so sorry for your loss, Mary Ann and family. My thoughts are with you all.

  27. Tracey Hoglund says:

    Hi Mary Ann & family-So sorry for your loss, my thoughts & prayers are with you!

  28. Tim and Lisa Evert says:

    Mary Ann & Jim, So sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

  29. LaVonne Scott says:

    Farewell to my old neighbor-it was good to visit with her at Liberty recently- peaceful sleep Annie-no more pain.

  30. Jim and Sheryl Fahey says:

    Mary Ann and Jim,
    Sorry to hear of your Moms passing. It’s always difficult to say good-bye but when they don’t have good health anymore we know they are better off with the Lord.
    your families will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  31. Stanley & Ruth Ann Cottrell says:

    Our love and prayers are with the family. We had some good times and food at the farm. We will be with you at the funeral. Keep your eyes on Jesus. He is the Resurrection and the Life.

  32. Loren Lecy & Peg Henriksen says:

    Heaven recieved another angel in Annie. As you comfort each other, share your memories. May god comfort you during this difficult time

  33. Rev. Terri Skildum says:

    I would often see Annie at Liberty when I was making my rounds. She will be missed. Please accept my sympathies and prayers.

  34. Herb & Lois Babcock says:

    To annie’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember the good times.

  35. Barbara Walter says:

    Dear Cousins and Aunt Dorothy, Sending my love and thoughts to you. I know the loss you feel and hope the support of family and friends can help you . She was a very special person , had a long and sometimes hard life, but she found a way to overcome.She will be missed by all of us.Barb Walter

  36. Jack & Mary Sue Weir says:

    Roger, Duane and Mary Ann, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. During this time of sadness, may you find much comfort in the heartfelt warmth of friends and family. You have our deepest sympathy.

  37. Berniece J. Tangney says:

    Mary Ann & Family; Extending my sympathy to you. It very difficult to lose family and especially your parents. Peace,

  38. Roxanne (Williams) Burleigh says:

    Roger, sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you and your family

  39. Jodi Helgeson & Jim Grabarski says:

    So sorry to hear of Annie’s passing. I enjoyed visiting with her when I stopped by Libery Manor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.