Liona M. Brockway

Liona Marie Brockway, 88, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and cousin. Born on January 29, 1937, in Antigo, WI, Liona was the first of ten children to Raymond and Bertha (Waalkens) Jewson. She graduated from Fond du Lac High School, Class of 1955. On September 28, 1957, Liona married the love of her life James R. Brockway. They shared 67 years of balance between work and family. Liona worked at Krogers Grocery Store and then became a bookkeeper eventually retiring from ABC Supply in July of 1998. Liona was an active member of the womens group for Covenant UMC, Fond du Lac. She loved to read, was an avid bowler, and had an amazing collection of Santa Claus figurines. Always made time to make time for family gatherings like 4th of July and family vacations. During their 67 years, they became parents of four children, one son Timothy Brockway, three daughters: Deanna Smead, Fern (Ken) Brockway, and Becky (Ron) Patt, and daughter-in-law Donna (Rick) Brockway. She is the proud grandmother to: James (Angela) Smead, Dennis (Stacey) Smead, Nicole (Will) Baker, Brian (Tina) Brockway, Tom (Jessica) Brockway, Abigail (Keven) Cobb and Heather (Michael) Stupecky; 14 great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, five step-great grandchildren, two step great great grandchildren. She is further survived by her siblings: Kenneth Jewson, Lois (Charles) Streblow, Darrell Jewson, Delbert (Dawn) Jewson, Karla (John) Kahlhamer, Karen Jewson, and Phyllis (Jeff) Shoulak, her brother and sister-in-law: Beverly Jewson and David Gustavas, and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Ethel Gustavas and brother Dale Jewson, son-in-law Steven Smead, sister-in-law Bonnie Stoy, and nephews: Mark and Bruce Stoy. VISITATION: The family will greet friends and relatives from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Covenant United Methodist Church, 20 N. Marr St., Fond du Lac. SERVICE: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Covenant United Methodist Church, with Rev. Ho Lee officiating. Burial to follow at Ledgeview Memorial Park.

Liona M. Brockway

January 29, 1937 - May 13, 2025