Obit: Higgins, Lisa Jean (1967 - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Higgins, Jeppessen, Schaaf, Steen

----Source: WIGM/WKEB Obituaries (Medford, WI) 6/21/2015

Higgins, Lisa Jean (21 MAR 1967 - 18 JUN 2015)

Lisa Jean Higgins, age 48, of Washburn, passed away, Thursday, June 18, 2015 at her home. She was born March 21, 1967 in Superior, the daughter of Richard and Irene (Steen) Higgins.

Lisa attended Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated from Medford Senior High in 1985. She worked various jobs following high school, including being a nanny in Washington DC and working as a waitress for several years. She moved to Washburn and has lived there for the last 20 years.

Lisa enjoyed reading, dancing and taking care of her dogs and cats. She volunteered at the Thrift Store in Washburn. She loved living by Lake Superior and calling and visiting with her family.

She is survived by her parents, Richard and Irene Higgins of Medford; brother, Duane "Red" (Lisa Marie) Higgins of Medford; 3 children, Hethar (Brian) Schaaf of Marshfield, Lucas Higgins of Medford and Cheyenne Higgins of Augusta; grandson, Shane Schaaf; niece Crystal (Mike) Schaaf; nephew, Jason (Maya) Higgins; great-nieces and nephews, Mariah Schaaf, Riley Higgins and Jayce Higgins; and her dog, Budd.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Holy Rosary Catholic cemetery in Molitor, Wisconsin with Pastor Randal Jeppessen officiating.