Mariana B.

Buchanan

Mariana B. Buchanan, 106, of Lake Mills, died peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at her home.
She was born on July 6, 1907 in Lake Mills, the daughter of the late Reuben and Louisa (Babst) Bare. She was a graduate of Lake Mills High School, class of 1925, and of Milwaukee State Teachers College. She taught elementary school in Rhinelander and Lake Mills for many years. Mariana married Archie S. Buchanan on June 22, 1938. He died October 24, 1958.
She had been a lifelong, active member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church, its women's fellowship, and the church choir. She was active in the community, participating and volunteering for many different organizations.
Survivors include her two daughters, Anne Buchanan of Lake Mills, Alexis Lukszys of Monona; two grandchildren, Peter (Kay) Lukszys of New Glarus, Kathryn Lukszys of Louisville, KY; one great grandchild, Benjamin S. Lukszys; one sister, Beatrice Nadler of Geneva, IL; other relatives and friends. Also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Robert Lukszys; four brothers, Louis, Clifford, Vernon, and Hugo; three sisters, Janet Keel, Irene Kleist, and Caroline Roessler.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Lake Mills Moravian Church. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the church until the time of services. Private Family Burial will be at Rock Lake Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the Lake Mills Moravian Church, Lake Mills Area Community Foundation, Visiting Angels, Rainbow Hospice, or to the charity of one's choice.
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