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LuAnn Newton Obituary
LuAnn Newton, age 68, of St. Germain,WI, passed away at Rennes Health Care in Rhinelander on January 20, 2016 after a brief illness.
LuAnn was born in Oconto Falls on Oct. 25, 1947 to Joe & Sally Vanden Bush. She graduated from Green Bay West High School.
LuAnn loved volunteering for Angel On My Shoulder, a cancer support organization in St. Germain where she prepared gift bags to deliver to cancer patients at hospitals throughout the state. She also spent countless hours on the Polar Bear Plunge over the past 16 years to raise money to send kids with family members affected by cancer to Camp Angel.
She also volunteered time for events for Big Brothers Big Sisters and the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce and numerous other charities.
LuAnn was predeceased by her father Harley Joseph Vanden Bush and two sisters Bonnie Close and Connie Vanden Bush. She is survived by her mother, Sally Vanden Bush of St. Germain; two sons Kelly Newton, St. Germain and Billy Newton, North Carolina; grandchildren Courtney and Joe, Lisa Marie and Sarah; great-grandchildren Jessica and Brooklyn; 5 sisters Judy, Sharon, Lois, Terry, JoNelle and 1 brother Jay.
A private visitation was held. A Celebration of Life will be held at the St. Germain Community Center, on Jan. 31st from noon-3pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Angel On My Shoulder in honor of LuAnn. Carlson Funeral Home of Rhinelander (715-369-1414 / www.carlsonfh.com) is assisting with arrangements.
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Courtney Newton
August 21, 2016
Courtney Newton
March 6, 2016
It's almost been 2 months and I still want to call you whenever something very exciting or very frustrating happens to me. You were my rock and my best friend. I love you and miss you.
Jim & Dot Appleton
February 1, 2016
I worked with her for many years at KI. Fun person, great employee and well liked by everyone. Will miss her.
JoNelle Linjer
January 31, 2016
My sister was so special, God made her an ANGEL! And I will miss her!
Barney & Patty VandenBush
January 31, 2016
Kelly & Billy, Please know we are there with you in spirit! We loved your mom so much and will miss her. Hugs to all of you!
Meg Boltz
January 28, 2016
LuAnn and I worked together at KI. She was one of a kind and could be depended on to get projects completed. She will be a great angel!
Lynn Upthagrove
January 27, 2016
I enjoyed working side-by-side with LuAnn at bingo. She kept me on my toes and always laughed at my silly jokes. I will miss her bunches. Lynn
Phyllis Reedy
January 26, 2016
I worked with Luann at Wisconsin Public Service and hope her life was filled with lots of love. She was a fine coworker.
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