Lani Jean Holdorf

1954 - 2013

Lani Jean Holdorf obituary, 1954-2013, Drummond, WI

BORN

1954

DIED

2013

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Lani Holdorf Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 24, 2013.

Lani Jean Holdorf, 59, of Drummond, WI, passed away unexpectedly December 20, 2013.
Lani was born July 16, 1954 to Carmen and Audry (Gardner) Nelson in Stoughton, Wisconsin.
She graduated from Edgerton High School. Lani married John Robert Holdorf September 26, 1981 at St. Williams Catholic Church in Janesville, WI. They celebrated 32 years of marriage together. Lani worked for 30 years for General Motors in Janesville, WI, until her retirement. They spent time at the cabin in the Drummond area for many years until in 2004 John and Lani moved to Drummond, where she was Assistant Postmaster in Drummond, Mason, Grandview, and Highbridge, WI, from 2008 until currently. Lani was active in the Cable Rod and Gun Club. She also enjoyed gardening, fishing, motorcycle rides, and especially her dogs.
Among those who survive and gratefully shared her life are; her husband John Holdorf, of Drummond, WI, her mother, Audrey Cone, of Adams/Friendship, WI, two brothers Terry (Diane) Nelson of Edgerton, WI, and Robbi (Kathy) Nelson of Edgerton, WI, one sister Traci Rameres, step daughter, Chris Kettle of Necedah, WI, step grandchildren, Nicholas, Gunner, and Mary, brother and sister-in-law, Bill (Valerie) Holdorf of Lake Nebagamon, WI, Judy (Robert) Hamm of Delevan, WI; and Theresa (David ) Keesey of Kenosha, WI, and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her father, Carmen Nelson, step-father, Robert Cone, mother and father-in-law, Henry and Anna Mae Holdorf.

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January 14, 2014

David Krueger

You will be miss by all of us at edgerton high class of 1972

January 11, 2014

Carol Spence

So sorry to hear of this. We will truly miss your beautiful smiling face and pleasant demeanor. I wish I could have been there for you Lani....you were a good friend. So sorry for your loss John, Carol and Bill Spence

January 10, 2014

Donna Huppert

Dear John, I am so sorry for your loss. Lani was a special woman who I am proud to call my friend. I often think of all the times and laughs we all shared. She will be truly missed. Take care of yourself. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love Donna Huppert

January 10, 2014

Vicki Vohs

John,Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and all your loved ones since we heard about Lani. We still can't believe it. She was truely a beautiful soul. May you find comfort in friends and family to help you in these most difficult days. Terry had planned on coming up for the services but because of bad weather he will not be able to make it. We will keep you and Lani's families in our thoughts and prayers. Terry and Vicki Vohs

January 10, 2014

Steve and Sherri Fredendall

So sorry for the tragic loss of one beautiful person. Lani had a contagious smile that never ended. John, may god bless you and get you through this tragic sad time in your life. One thing we all know for sure is Lani will never be forgotten.

January 8, 2014

Judy McIntyre

January 8, 2014

+John Buddy and I send our deepest sympathy. Lani was always a person to count on. May she rest in peace. Peggy & Buddy Land

January 6, 2014

Linda Olsen

Lani, I miss you. There is a hole in my heart that belongs to you. John, take care of yourself, love you too!!

January 5, 2014

Terry & Mary Mignerey

Like a shooting star, you lit up our lives Lani, but you were here too briefly. You were an angel with broken wings and now you have been carried home in the arms of an angel. You have left your footprints on our hearts forever! Until we meet again. May peace be with you in you and around you John, you're in our hearts and prayers.

January 5, 2014

John, sorry to hear about the passing of Lani. I'm glad I got to know her at GM. Take care.
Dennis and Wanda Curry

January 4, 2014

Linda Olsen

John, I sincerely offer my condolences to you. I will continue to stand by and support you during this difficult time and after. Lani was one of my best friends and I still feel like I should be calling her everyday. My heart goes out to you. Hang in there, time will help. God Bless, Linda Olsen

January 4, 2014

Sharon/Phil Schuman

John, Phil and I are very saddened by your loss. You were a great couple and you will be in our prayers . She surely will be an angel in heaven....and looking down on you. She was a wonderful person. May she rest in peace...Love, Sharon & Phil

January 1, 2014

John, floyd and I are so sorry to hear of Lonis passing. my memories of lonie will be cherished we had many laughs together working at GM. you are in our thoughts and prayers.

FLOYD AND DOT DOMINY

December 31, 2013

Anita Reetz

RiP my dear ftiend Lani..... I will hold the memories of all the good times we had close to my heart and will miss you dearly.

December 31, 2013

Kari Carter

John, my heart and Jason's heart go out to you in this terribly tragic loss. Lani was truly my BEST friend, always caring, loving and generous beyond belief. I will always love her, and she will always be in my heart. "The Girls" will be there for you, and I know how much they mean to you both. John, I am here for you in any way I possibly can. Mine and Jason's love go out to you. Much love, Kari (Hayward, WI)

December 31, 2013

Jim & Maureen Schmidt

John...Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Though we have not known each other for very long, it was obvious from the moment we met that you and Lani were very special people. We feel blessed to have met Lani and know she will be missed by many.

December 31, 2013

I will always remember Lani and cherish our friendship. She was truly a wonderful and beautiful woman. our condolences and best wishes to you John. God bless, Cheryl and Dan Stewart (Milton, Wi)

December 31, 2013

Kala Mayfield

John, so sorry to hear of Lani's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family during this most difficult time. May you find peace with all the memories the two of you made together. With deepest sympathy,

December 30, 2013

John very sorry to hear about Lani she was such a great women I will never forget her or you such great people.I don't think I will be able to make the trip North but our thoughts and Prayers go out to you and family.Be strong John and hope you are doing alright in such a sad heart breaking time.

December 30, 2013

John, Sometimes the many things our voices can't find the words to say, our hearts can feel and understand. We will miss Lani and her smile! Thinking of you and wishing you peace at this difficult time. Curt and Marie Berweger (Grand View, WI)

December 30, 2013

Dennis Shockley

John,
So sorry to hear of Lani's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I will always remember her beautiful smile. May God be with you during this sorrowful time.

December 29, 2013

Ania, Andrew, Adam Lysak

John, we were deeply saddened by the news of Lani's passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

December 28, 2013

Mary McIntyre

My love and prayers are with all of Lani's family. May you find peace.

December 28, 2013

Traci Nelson

Lani, i will love and miss you forever..RIP.. John, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 28, 2013

Traci Nelson

Lani, i will love and miss you forever..RIP.. John, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 28, 2013

Tom Barnes

John, sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you my friend.

December 28, 2013

Karen Sund Burwell (Pierson)

John, I am so sorry for your loss. Lani was always so nice to talk to at Edgerton high school & at work (general motors). Sincere condolences to you & your family.

December 27, 2013

Lu Farmer

Lani~I still can't believe you are mot with us anymore~the girl's get togethers will not be the same without you~so glad I saw you when you came down last time~R.I.P. you will be missed and thought of often~John and family~words can't explain the lost and sorrow you are feeling now~but may you find peace someday

December 27, 2013

Tammy Rasmussen

John I am so sorry. Lani was a wonderful Lady. I think of you guys often.the fun we had at the gun glub. Those were the days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.

Tammy Unseth Rasmussen

December 27, 2013

John, So sad to hear of Lani's passing. Love the photos of her and the Labs. We always remember visiting you both and River on Stone Farm Rd. Our hearts swell with sorrow for Lani's family and for her labs. Sincerely, David and Vickie Vobian/Janesville

December 27, 2013

Cindy Witt

John, I am so very sorry for your loss. Lani was a sweetheart and she will be missed by many.

December 27, 2013

Bob & Robin Larsen

John, Bob & I are so sorry for your loss of Lani. She was so sweat and she had a very nice way of talking to us. We didn't get to see you since you moved up north but, enjoyed the christmas cards every year. Take Care John. Time will heal your sorrow. God Bless.

December 27, 2013

John so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family .rip Lani I will always think of thhe memories when we worked togeather you were a special person.!!! Take care John. Diane knudsen (hayward. Wis )

December 27, 2013

Linda Forrett Kuhn

John, I am sorry for your loss. Lani was a beautiful lady with a kind heart .

December 26, 2013

Deborah Johnson-Peabody

John; So sorry for your loss, and so shocked to hear of it. I've missed you both since you moved, and thought of you often. My thoughts are with you, and with Lani. Dee Johnson-Peabody

December 26, 2013

Clarence St. Michael

John so sorry to hear about lani she was a great person.

December 26, 2013

John I'm sorry for loss .my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Lani rip .Take care John

December 26, 2013

Becky Eklund Walter

John
I am so sorry to hear about Lani. She is in my thoughts and prayers and will be missed by many. I didn't get to see her much after high school and the GM years when you moved up north, I know she was always smiling and happy when I did. Prayers to you, Robbi and the family.

December 26, 2013

Debbie Holman

My Dear Friend Lani: Why you had to go, I'll never really understand. I'll miss you terribly and will forever treasure all the years of memories of you as you were. I'll see you again "Somewhere In Time". Love you !! I'm so sorry John...Take care.

December 26, 2013

John, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers. Dan and Sherry Ward

December 26, 2013

Judy McIntyre

John, I'm so sorry for your loss. God has a beautiful Angel watching down on us now. I just can't believe she's gone. R.I.P. Lani, I love you and you'll be missed.

December 26, 2013

Jim and Kathy Teasdale

John, we are so sorry for your loss. Lani was a good friend to me and I will miss her. Lani may you RIP. Take care John

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