Gail M. Donovan La Farge, Wisconsin Obituary

Gail M. Donovan

Gail M. Donovan, age 65, of La Farge, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020. She was born March 10, 1955, in La Crosse to Layton and Grace (Holte) Bergum. She grew up in La Farge and attended La Farge High School. She married the love of her life Steve Donovan on September 2, 1972. They traveled throughout the country while Steve was in the US. Navy. Eventually they settled in LaFarge where they raised their four children, who were her pride and joy. Her home was always a welcome place for neighborhood kids to gather and hang out. She proudly worked for the State of Wisconsin for 33 years where she retired in 2013. The light of her life were her grandchildren. She was always happy and full of life, with a smile on her face and a kind word for anyone she passed. She was happiest when surrounded by family. Survivors include her four children: Michelle Donovan, Chris Donovan, Cole Donovan and Brett Donovan; her mother Grace; her grandchildren: Amber and Joey Donovan; her siblings: Brad Bergum, Van Bergum, Barry (Karen) Bergum; sisters-in-law: Lisa Bergum and Shawn Donovan, brothers-in-law: Barry (Beth) Donovan and Mike Donovan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Gail was preceded in death by her husband Steve Donovan; her father Layton Bergum; her brother Drew; her mother-in-law Carol Donovan and her father-in-law Donnie Donovan. Private family services will be held at the La Farge Free Methodist Church. The service will be recorded on the Vosseteig Funeral Homes Facebook page. Gail will be laid to rest in the Bear Creek Cemetery. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.vossfh.com. Vosseteig Funeral Home in La Farge is serving Gail's family 203 N. State Street La Farge, WI 54639 608-625-4244
March 10, 1955 - July 2, 202003/10/195507/02/2020
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July 6, 2020
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July 24, 2020
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Harlan (Butch) Bergum
July 22, 2020
You are in my thoughts.

1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Gail M. Donovan.

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Jan Howard
July 7, 2020
When I think of Gail , I can only smile. The times Steve, Gail . Orv and I shared were always filled with laughter . Gail had a heart of gold and I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Jan Howard.
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Your Crescent Hotels & Resorts Family
July 6, 2020
Michelle, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you cherish the memories of your mother. Wishing you peace and comfort,
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Mark Clift
July 5, 2020
With heartfelt condolences,

1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Gail M. Donovan.

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Kathy and Richard Appleman
July 5, 2020
Our condolences to the families. Thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. Richard and Kathy Appleman
Kathie Block
July 4, 2020
Too many childhood memories to share in one paragraph. Gail was always a ray of sunshine. Always a kind word and contagious smile. She will be dearly missed by all who had the good fortune to call her a friend.
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Alta Thomas
July 4, 2020
She loved my son like he was her own. We miss you now but will see you then.