Lula M. Bakovka
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Big Flats, Wisconsin, with Pastor Peggy Werner officiating. Interment will follow at Niebull Cemetery in the Town of Big Flats, Adams County, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Lula was born on August 11, 1927, in Friendship, Wisconsin, to John and Ethel (Jones) Buck.
She was united in marriage to John Joseph Bakovka on October 27, 1950, in Friendship. Together, they shared 60 years of marriage filled with partnership and devotion.
Lula found joy in sewing and embroidery, tending to her beautiful peony garden, and working alongside John—he in the garden and she in the kitchen, preserving the harvest through canning. These simple, shared routines were the threads that wove a life rich in care and tradition.
She was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Big Flats.
Lula was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John, on June 10, 2019.
She is survived by her daughter, Ellen Renee Cashman of Ely, Minnesota; her son, Gregory John (Tammy) Bakovka of Valparaiso, Nebraska; and her grandson, John Gregory Bakovka. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences and additional information may be found at www.roseberrys.com.
Heartfelt condolences to the family. Lu was loved by all. We always appreciated her friendship. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to you Greg and the rest of your family.
So saddened to see Lou has passed. Such a wonderful, gentle person. She will be missed by me!
We send our deepest sympathy, to all.
We are sorry to read that Lu passed. What a wonderful woman she was! She was kind and easy to talk to. A great sense of humor. I can still hear her laugh right now!
I hope your memories bring you comfort and peace.
She was a joy to all that knew her.
We are sorry to hear of Lu’s passing. She was a sweet person. Thinking of her family at this sad time. Cherish the memories.
Ellen: Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She had a long and wonderful life my she RIP.
So sorry for your loss. Aunt Lu will be greatly missed!
My heartful condolences on hearing of Lula’s passing. My memories go way back to those days with Greg at Pineland. Your Mom was faithful to ensure a couple young musicians always got to town for band practice. I appreciated her diligence and kindness. For family and friends, know the Holy Spirit is ever near. May God grant her peace, rest, and reveal to her all the treasures of heaven. This I pray in Jesus, name (Yeshua). Amen ✝️🛐🕊️🫂💝
My sympathy to the Bakovka family. Lula was a neighbor for many years. Always enjoyed our conversations when we ran into
each other.
I loved going to visit with Lou. I know she had a great time working with my mom, Myrt Lecy, at Caroles Fashions. My sympathy to you all.
I’m so sorry on your family’s loss. My mother in law Myrtle enjoyed the time they worked at
Carols. Many fabulous memories
Lu was a kind soul. Our condolences to her family.
My sincerest sympathy to Lu’s family. She was a delightful, charming, beautiful woman.