Obit: Anklam, Mildred L. (1923 - 2006)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon

Surnames: Anklam, Bratberg, Guttke, Johnson, Simonson, Michels, Shawn

----Sources: Banner Journal (Black River Falls, Jackson County, WI) January 18, 2006

Anklam, Mildred L. (June 1. 1923-January 11, 2006)

Mildred L Anklam, age 82, of Alma Center died Wednesday, January 11, 2006, at the Pine View Care Center, Black River Falls.

She was born June 1, 1923, near Eleva in Trempealeau County to Albert and Inga (Bratberg) Anklam. As a child, she lived in Augusta, Humbird and Neillsville, Wis. She lived in Alma Center since 1954 where she cared for her mother until her mother’s death in 1987. She continued living in Alma Center until entering Pine View Care Center in 2001.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Alma Center. Her favorite pastimes included doing craftwork and puzzles.

Surviving is her one sister, Lillian Buttke of Alma Center; nieces and nephews, Barbara Johnson of Waukesha, Sharon Simonson of Chippewa Falls, Eugene Anklam of Oklahoma, Kathryn Michels of Chippewa Falls, Beverly Shawn of Inver Grove Heights, MN, Richard Anklam of Eau Claire; great nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents and three brothers, Clarence, Walter and Lawrence.

Funeral services for Mildred L Anklam were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2006, at Grace Lutheran Church, Alma Center with Rev. Steven Stork officiating. Burial took place in the Eleva Cemetery.

Friends called one hour prior to services at the church.

The Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home, Hixton, is assisting the family.