Obituary
Deanna Lee Steinmetz
Deanna Lee Steinmetz, 71, of Westby, passed away March 25, 2014 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. She was born October 12, 1942 to Dewey and Patricia Thompson. She married Merlin Steinmetz in Woodstock, IL on September 19, 1964.
Deanna enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, singing in the choir, crocheting, making birthday cakes, playing accordion, making ceramics, and gardening.
She is survived by her husband, Merlin; children, Donavon (Kristie), Lori (Steven) Hayden, Kenneth (Julia); grandchildren, Alexander, Ethan, Conrad, Timothy, Samara; brother, Jack Thompson; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death, by parents; granddaugther, Katherine Hayden.
The family would like to thank the friends and care providers of Gundersen Health System Hospice.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the La Farge Free Methodist Church, 214 S. Cherry St., La Farge. Pastor Mark Phillips will officiate. A visitation will be held from Noon until the time of service on Saturday at the church. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
Although we did not know Deanna, she was a valley neighbor and we wish to send our condolences to her family.
James and Amy Lou Onshus