Powers, Alyson

Alyson "Ali" Marie Powers, age 24, of Studio City, CA, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was born on April 28, 1993 to Bruce and Julie (Eppli) Powers in Wausau, WI.

Ali went to school at D.C. Everest before graduating in 2011 from Elkhorn High School. She then moved to the Los Angeles area to pursue an acting and music career. In 2013, she was treated for cancer, and after discovering there were minimal support groups for young adults with cancer, she became an avid supporter and promoter of Camp Mak-A-Dream, CancerCon and Stupid Cancer. She loved helping others and would often do random acts of kindness for strangers.

Ali will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Ali is survived by her parents, Bruce and Julie of Kenosha, and three sisters Amanda and Ashley of Mosinee and Ariel of Kenosha, one grandfather Val Eppli of St. Peter, two aunts, eleven cousins and her service dog, Gabi. She is preceded in death by three grandparents.

All are welcome to attend a graveside service at St. Peter Cemetery in the Village of St. Peter, Malone, WI on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life gathering at Schmitty's Oar House on Winnebago Drive in Fond du Lac. For friends and family attending, dress is fun/casual (Ali's favorite color was blue) and children are encouraged to dress as super heroes. Please bring your favorite photo and/or story of Ali. Unicorn outfits and onesies are optional.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family for Ali's medical expenses or to Camp Mak-A-Dream.

Zacherl Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Online tributes can be made at www.zacherlfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Wausau Daily Herald on Oct. 18, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Alyson Powers

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8 Entries

Madelyne Shangraw

April 28, 2019

Today I came across a note Ali wrote to my late daughter, Lindsay, from when they met at Camp-Mak-A-Dream in 2014 or 15. The note has Ali's instagram and youtube accounts. I looked up Ali out of curiosity and saw that she is gone too, and that coincidentally her birthday is today. They had the connection of having the same cancer, but shared their love of the performing arts. Just wanted you to know Ali touched others near and far...never forgotten...

Scott, Reanee and Leena Luetschwager

June 24, 2018

Hello Bruce and Julie,
We're so sorry to have heard about Aly. We just heard about this yesterday (June 23, 2018) while we were camping up North from our neighbors who have a friend that works with Amanda. Our hearts go out to you. We will always remember Aly and how good she was with Leena when she babysat and her sweet and friendly personality! She was always so fun and positive.

Carol Prchal

November 1, 2017

Ali was a tremendous asset to our track team when she (and Ariel) volunteered with Special Olympics. I'll always remember the time our state meet in Stevens Point was canceled due to weather after we were already there. She had brought her guitar and kept our team, as well as several others, entertained with her impromptu performance. Her life, though way too short, was well-lived. My deepest condolences.

October 21, 2017

My heart breaks for you and your family- prayer and thoughts. Love you all God Bless
Brenda and Amy Wasleske

October 21, 2017

My condolences to the family of Miss.Alyson Powers. May God who loves you. Give you comfort and make your heart firm in your time of need. 2Th 2:17

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Jim Hudson

October 19, 2017

Aly and I were in the same improv workshop in Los Angeles. She was a strong performer which made her very funny. Just the few weeks she worked with us was more than enough to make a lasting impression. We all miss her.

October 19, 2017

Bruce and Julie, my sympathies to you and your family.
Mike Nietman

Barb Golemgeski

October 18, 2017

Hi Julie and Bruce,
I know its been a long time since I've seen you but when you grow up with such good neighbors like I had the pleasure to do with you raising our kids and enjoying a lot of good memories in the small town of Fdl it pains me so much to hear such bad news like this. My heart goes out to you and your family. I truly missed you and the kids when you moved away. I hope you find better days ahead, my deepest sympathy to you.
Love your old 7th street neighbor Barb Golemgeski

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