Rosemary F. Lyons, 84, Lake Mills, died on Friday, March 6, 2015 at her home.
She was born on October 22, 1930 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Frank and Julia(Schwenk) Lamek.
After high school, she graduated from St. Francis Nursing School and later Alverno College in Milwaukee.
Rosemary married Thomas E. Lyons, Jr. on August 25, 1951. He died on May 13, 2000.
Prior to retirement, she had been employed at the Lake Mills Medical Center as a registered nurse.
She enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul and Meals on Wheels.
Survivors include her children, Thomas E. (Chanda) Lyons III, M.D. of Excelsior, MN, James Lyons of Chicago, IL, Linda (Charlie) Hoffman of Northfield, IL, Jeffery (Teresa) Lyons of Burnsville, MN, Mary (Jay) Groe of Lake Shore, MN; seven grandchildren, Kristin Lyons, Michael Lyons, Melissa (Jeff) Tindall, Anney Lyons, Patrick Lyons, Charles Hoffman, Jack Hoffman; one great granddaughter, Hartley Tindall; other relatives and friends.
Also preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Ollie Mae Lyons.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Mills with Father David Wanish as celebrant.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church until the time of service.
Burial will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.
If desired, memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul or the Jefferson County Humane Society.
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