Ione B. Sook

Ione B. Sook, 83, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope. She was born on July 21, 1934, in Spencer, the daughter of the late Walter and Edna (Scheurmenn) Wellman. Ione graduated from Goodrich High School in 1952. In 1955, Ione married John Crossman, who preceded her in death in 1959. In 1960, she married Sylvester Sook Sr. who also preceded her in death in 1979. Ione was a longtime member of Faith Ev. Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac. Ione worked for First Wisconsin Bank, now US Bank, for 28 years before retiring in 1982. Ione was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary since 1988. She served as President, Past President and Treasurer as well as Treasurer of the Eagles Anglers. Ione was also an employee of the Eagles Club for 17 years until 2010. She is survived by three children: John (Lana) Crossman, Jerry Crossman and Joan (Randy) Bader; two stepchildren: Clifford Sook and Rose Ann (Wayne) Morris; a special step-grandson, Jesse (Kristi) Sook; a sister-in-law, Eva Wellman; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Robert Wellman and Vernon Wellman; an infant sister, Phyliss Wellman; a stepson, Sylvester Sook Jr. and her companion of 25 years, Walter Nummeredor. VISITATION: The family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017, at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac, and on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at Faith Ev. Lutheran Church, 55 North Prairie Road, Fond du Lac, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. SERVICE: A memorial service will be held at noon on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at Faith Ev. Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Weigand officiating. Inurnment will be in Ledgeview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Faith Ev. Lutheran Church. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Agnesian Hospice and Hospice Home of Hope for their care and compassion shown to Ione and family.

Ione B. Sook

July 21, 1934 - August 16, 2017