Jeannette Hoveland

Stoughton- Jeannette Irene "Sister" Hoveland, age 93, died at her home on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. She was born in Stoughton on March 20, 1920, the daughter of Lyman and Christine (Moen) Hawkinson. Jeannette married the love of her life Milo Hoveland on May 4, 1941, he preceded her in death on May 20, 1997. She worked during the early years of marriage while her husband served in WWII. Jeannette's most favorite role was as homemaker and entertaining the family and close friends who she loved dearly. She also loved caring for and decorating her home. Milo and Jeannette won an award in December 1965 for the most beautiful Christmas decorated home in Stoughton. Jeannette volunteered for the city of Stoughton working at the polls during elections. She was a member of the Stoughton Country Club and the Stoughton Country Club Auxiliary. Jeannette loved to golf and play cards with the gals. She was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Jeannette is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Arden) Hvam of Stoughton; two grandchildren, Jeffery (Valerie) Hvam and Jennifer (Jeff) McPhee, both of Stoughton; two great grandchildren, Laci and Luke McPhee; two brothers, Lyman (Pat) and Phillip (Carol) Hawkinson; sisters-in-law, Ann, Irene, Donna and Beverly; many nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milo; son, Gregory; two sisters, Marion Shriver and Lorraine Frame; and five brothers, Lloyd, Harlow, Roger, Donnie and Marvin Hawkinson. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, October 14, 2013 at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington Street, Stoughton, with Rev. Jerry Pribbenow officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to a celebration of life reception, immediately following the services, at the Stoughton Country Club. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until the time of service on Monday at the church. Private burial will take place in Roselawn Memorial Park in Monona. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Agrace HospiceCare Inc. or American Heart Association. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Kelly Buss and her assistants Dawn Killian and Susan Barber, who's wonderful and personal care allowed Jeannette to remain in her home.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244