JUDA - Delores M. Shanks, age 75, of Juda, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, in Monroe. She was born on February 9, 1937 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Einor and Marion (Cone) Bue. She had previously been married to Leslie Bliss and Anthony Shanks.
Delores graduated from Beloit Memorial High School and had worked at many places in the surrounding area. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards, painting, and being with family.
Delores is survived by her children, Leslie (Randall) McKillip, Dana (Malisa) Shanks, both of Brodhead, Steve (Kay) Bliss, Darlington, WI, Anthony (Donna) Bliss, Nappanee, IN; a sister, Faith (Don) Rufer; a brother, David Bue, both of Beloit; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, a son, Michael Bliss, and her longtime companion, Rich Wilde.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 29, 2012, at the D.L. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, BRODHEAD, WI. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until time of services. A gathering will be held at the Silver Dollar Restaurant, Brodhead, following the service. A memorial fund has been established at the Citizens Bank, Brodhead, WI. Online condolences may be made at www.dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com.
Delores graduated from Beloit Memorial High School and had worked at many places in the surrounding area. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards, painting, and being with family.
Delores is survived by her children, Leslie (Randall) McKillip, Dana (Malisa) Shanks, both of Brodhead, Steve (Kay) Bliss, Darlington, WI, Anthony (Donna) Bliss, Nappanee, IN; a sister, Faith (Don) Rufer; a brother, David Bue, both of Beloit; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, a son, Michael Bliss, and her longtime companion, Rich Wilde.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 29, 2012, at the D.L. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, BRODHEAD, WI. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until time of services. A gathering will be held at the Silver Dollar Restaurant, Brodhead, following the service. A memorial fund has been established at the Citizens Bank, Brodhead, WI. Online condolences may be made at www.dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com.