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Lana Marie Athas

1978 - 2018

Lana Marie Athas obituary, 1978-2018, Milwaukee, WI

BORN

1978

DIED

2018

Lana Athas Obituary

Athas, Lana Marie (Nee Burge) December 26, 1978 - June 12, 2018 Lana was called to heaven at the age of 39 this past Tuesday. Preceded in death by her father William Burge Sr.. Survived by her mother and best friend Suezanne Sanford, her young sons; Brandon Athas, Connor Athas Wischki, Owen Athas. Her fiance Greg Posey, siblings Jackie Henning(Jim), Greg Sanford, Jon Sanford(Carrie) Pam Burge, Kathy Stokes, Julie Burge, William Burge(Kim), Christopher Burge(Melissa) and many beloved nieces and nephews. Lana was a devout Christian and mother. Many would describe her as selfless and caring. It was evident that her family meant everything to her. She was lucky to have found true love with her soulmate before passing and was blessed to live a life full of loved ones.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 17, 2018.

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June 18, 2018

Kathy I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister, and my condolences to the whole family. Thinking of you during this very hard time . Dawn Jefferson.

Lee and Steve White

June 17, 2018

Greg, I'm so glad that I got to know Lana and see first hand how much you loved each other. Hold that in your heart forever. Love you both. Lee and Steve

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