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DuFrane, Yvonne Joyce

Posted on Feb 4, 2020 by

Yvonne Joyce DuFrane, 79, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Yvonne was born on March 13, 1940 in Kaukauna, WI to Herman and Daisy (Smith) Skenandore. In addition to her parents, Yvonne is preceded in death by her brothers, Herman and Ron; son in-law, Jim Kluba.

Yvonne is survived by her husband David and brother Paul Skenandore. Sons: Pat (Julie) DuFrane, Mike (Michelle) DuFrane, Jeff (Tami) DuFrane; daughters: Dawn Kluba, Jenny (Scott) Mielke; grandchildren: David (Tearesa) Kluba, Jamie Kluba, Kevin (Kim) Kluba, Kerry (Ben) Kluba, Anthony (Eulalie) Leiton, Jennifer (Mike) Engel, Megan (Adam) Groose, Melanie (Mitch) DuFrane, Heidi (Tyler) Wallenfang, Erin (Zach) Zovath, Cory DuFrane, Troy (Kristy) DuFrane, Jordan DuFrane, Kailey DuFrane, Nikki (Justin) Farnsworth, Emmy (Jack) Deutsch, Jonathan Tarlton, Krista Moore, Brianna Belfantz, Ronny Verhagen, Andrew (Jessica) Verhagen; and twenty five great grandchildren.

Mom married the love her life David on November 13, 1957 and have been together the last 62 years. Mom stayed at home raising the five of us on Oneida Street in Appleton and they made the big decision to move up north to Townsend WI in 1979 as owners of Sleepy Hollow Resort. Over the years they sold the cottages but have operated the 18-hole miniature golf course the last 41 years. The mini golf has been a very popular stop for tourists and the locals having their weekly Monday night Redneck golf event. Mom will be missed every day, but we have so many great memories throughout her life as she touched so many with her love. We love you mom.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6 starting at 10:00am until time of service 11:30am at the Weber-Hill Funeral Home (1768 Oconto Ave. Wabeno, WI 54566). A luncheon following the service will be held at Sunset Bar and Grill (17189 Bowman Ave. Townsend WI 54175) Online condolences may be left for the family at www.weberhillfuneralhome.com