Sonia Ann Doenier, 77, of Independence, WI died on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at her home with her loving family by her side. Sonia was born on April 3, 1938, in Arcadia to Ervin and Bernadine (Schorbahn) Erickson.
Sonia graduated from Arcadia High School. She married Waine Doenier on September 26, 1959, at Christ Lutheran Church. Together they farmed in the township of Montana. Sonia was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, the WELCA, the quilters, she had taught Sunday school, and had served on many church committees. She was a Montana Pioneer 4H Leader, a member of the Montana Merrymakers Home makers, and was a poll worker. Sonia and Waine loved to travel, visiting 49 states either by car or motorcycle, where she served as the travel guide. She was the "queen" of canasta, a fan of the Green Bay Packers, Badgers, and Arcadia Raiders. She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren in their athletic events.
Sonia is survived by her husband, Waine of Independence; her children: Kathleen Doenier (Mohammad AbuLughod) of Port Washington, WI, June (John) Sendelbach of Waumandee, Sandy (Paul) Sobotta of Arcadia, Scott (Margo) Doenier of Independence; 17 grandchildren: Casem AbuLughod (Amber McReynolds), Hasan AbuLughod (Afnan Musaitif), Sarrah AbuLughod, Amirah AbuLughod, Zeki AbuLughod, Leah (Lee) Bushman, Margo (Richard) Eaton, Mathew Sendelbach, Mariah Sendelbach, Kendra Sobotta, Kyle Sobotta, Mikaela Sobotta, Kathryn Sobotta, Briana Doenier, Brandon Doenier, Ciara Doenier, Brook Doenier; 2 great grandchildren: Michael Eaton and William Bushman. She was preceded in death by her parents, a half brother: Douglas Erickson and her step mother: Harriet Erickson.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at 11:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. Peter Jonas officiating. Friends may call on Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Wozney-Killian Funeral Home where there will be a 7:00 PM prayer service. They may also call on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Burial will be in Glencoe Lutheran Cemetery, rural Arcadia.
1378 East Wilson Avenue
Arcadia, WI 54612
821 Lincoln Street
Arcadia, WI 54612
821 Lincoln Street
Arcadia, WI 54612
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Sonia graduated from Arcadia High School. She married Waine Doenier on September 26, 1959, at Christ Lutheran Church. Together they farmed in the township of Montana. Sonia was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, the WELCA, the quilters, she had taught Sunday school, and had served on many church committees. She was a Montana Pioneer 4H Leader, a member of the Montana Merrymakers Home makers, and was a poll worker. Sonia and Waine loved to travel, visiting 49 states either by car or motorcycle, where she served as the travel guide. She was the "queen" of canasta, a fan of the Green Bay Packers, Badgers, and Arcadia Raiders. She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren in their athletic events.
Sonia is survived by her husband, Waine of Independence; her children: Kathleen Doenier (Mohammad AbuLughod) of Port Washington, WI, June (John) Sendelbach of Waumandee, Sandy (Paul) Sobotta of Arcadia, Scott (Margo) Doenier of Independence; 17 grandchildren: Casem AbuLughod (Amber McReynolds), Hasan AbuLughod (Afnan Musaitif), Sarrah AbuLughod, Amirah AbuLughod, Zeki AbuLughod, Leah (Lee) Bushman, Margo (Richard) Eaton, Mathew Sendelbach, Mariah Sendelbach, Kendra Sobotta, Kyle Sobotta, Mikaela Sobotta, Kathryn Sobotta, Briana Doenier, Brandon Doenier, Ciara Doenier, Brook Doenier; 2 great grandchildren: Michael Eaton and William Bushman. She was preceded in death by her parents, a half brother: Douglas Erickson and her step mother: Harriet Erickson.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at 11:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. Peter Jonas officiating. Friends may call on Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Wozney-Killian Funeral Home where there will be a 7:00 PM prayer service. They may also call on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Burial will be in Glencoe Lutheran Cemetery, rural Arcadia.
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JUN 1. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
Wozney-Killian Funeral Home1378 East Wilson Avenue
Arcadia, WI 54612
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JUN 2. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Christ Lutheran Church821 Lincoln Street
Arcadia, WI 54612
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JUN 2. 11:00 AM (CDT)
Christ Lutheran Church821 Lincoln Street
Arcadia, WI 54612
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