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Yvonne La Tona Obituary

La Tona, Yvonne J. (Nee Pearson). Found peace on October 6, 2008 at the age of 75. Survived by her beloved husband John of 54 years. Loving mother of Frank (Sue), Mary Jo, Jack (Mary Jane), Donna (Michael), Alan, Amy (Jerry) and 13 grandchildren. Sister of Marcheta (the late Herman), Wayne "Art" (Delores), Allen "Pee Wee" (Shirley) and Kent (Jean Ann). Preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Dorothy, and her sister Delores. She will be missed by many other relatives and friends. Yvonne was born May 8, 1933 in Florence, WI. She was a drum majorette at Kingsford High School where she graduated in June of 1951. She then moved to Milwaukee and worked for AC Spark Plug until her wedding to John on January 12, 1954. She was a devoted wife, and a loving and caring mother and grandmother. A visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, October 9, from 5PM until 8:30PM with a Prayer Vigil at 7:30PM. Mass of Catholic Burial will be held at St. Vincent Pallotti, 201 N. 76th St., on Friday, October 10, at 10AM. Interment to follow. HARTSON FUNERAL HOME 11111 W. Janesville Rd. Hales Corners

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 8, 2008.

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Nanci Schiman

October 9, 2008

Dear Donna, Michael, Marissa, Sophia and Bella. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers this week and will continue to be there in the days ahead. Time is the ultimate healer, but in the mean time, that is what friends and family are for. I hope that knowing how much we all care will embrace and hold you up.

Love, David, Nanci, Sara, Amy and Leah

Mary Lampone

October 9, 2008

I was saddened to hear of Yvonnes death. There are no words to express my heartfelt sympathy to you all. I share in your grief and send my love. May the love of family and friends comfort you. With my deepest sympathy.

Cindy Ausman

October 8, 2008

Donna, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, your dad, your siblings, and friends that were close to your mom.
"The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God." ~Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994
Cindy, Kraig, Kelli, Kevin, and TJ Ausman

Karin Severson

October 8, 2008

We send our love and prayers to you Donna and Michael and your family. The Lance Severson Family

Kendra Spade

October 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 54 years is amazing!! I only hope I can be so lucky.

With Love,
Kendra Spade
Florence Mfg

Jan Maurer

October 8, 2008

In my thoughts and prayers.

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