Cekan, Norma Diane Age 71 of Friendship

Norma Diane (nee Fallos) Cekan, age 71, of Friendship, Wisconsin reunited peacefully with her soulmate, Richard, on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her home in Friendship, Wisconsin following a battle with cancer.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, a Celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Norma was born April 30, 1949 in Adams, Wisconsin to Willie and Rubye (Higgins) Fallos – the youngest of 10 children. She attended Roche-a-Cri grade school, Pardeeville grade school, AF High School and Muskego High School. Norma proudly earned her GED in 1988. Norma met Richard G. Cekan at the Adams County Fair in 1967 and began their journey together. They were married on December 2, 1967 after just 6 weeks of dating. This marriage was blessed with 3 fabulous children. Norma was a stay at home mom while Richard worked for the railroad. She then worked as a waitress and also worked at Farnam in Necedah, WI. The most notable and proud time in her career was working as a caseworker as well as a child visitation supervisor with the Department of Health and Human Services.

Norma enjoyed waterfall hunting and traveling with her husband, cooking great meals every night for her family, “Thanks, mom for the hot squirrel soup!”, canning, Norma loved being outside taking nature walks with her husband Richard, picnicking, watching the Packers and Brewers, and listening to the Beatles, collecting carousel horses and owl, penguin, and cat figurines.

Norma was preceded in death by her beloved husband and soulmate, Richard; parents: Willie and Rubye Fallos;

Sisters: Isy Williams George, Anne Rundle, Paula Klein, and Gloria Bahl; brothers: Bill, Mike (Carl) and Claude Fallos; brothers-in-law: Allan Emeichner, Gene Bahl, Harold Williams, and Paul George.

Father and mother-in-law, George and Marge Cekan, sister-in-law, Georgianna Hammond; brother-in-law, Willie Hammond; and very special pets, Man-x and her dog, Lewee.

Survivors:

Daughter: Valleri Adams (Gary Peralta) of Pueblo, CO

Son: Dallas (Amy) Cekan of Viroqua, WI

Daughter: Desire’e (Darren) Schlafer of Arkdale, WI

Adopted daughter: Cynthia (Adam) Rice of Friendship, WI

Granddaughter: Alexzandra (Heath Scott) Adams of Arkdale, WI

Granddaughter: Samantha Adams of Pueblo, CO

Granddaughter: Madylin Adams of Pueblo, CO

Granddaughter: Cadance Cekan of Eau Claire, WI

Granddaughter: Marissa Czap of Viroqua, WI

Grandson: Jacob (Faith) Hentges of Fond du Lac, WI

Grandson: Darren A. (Ashley) Schlafer of Arkdale, WI

Grandson: Trevor Czap of Viroqua, WI

Grandson: Ian Czap of Viroqua, WI

Bonus grandchildren: Terrence Holiday, Teagen Rice, and Trenton Rice of Friendship, WI

Bonus grandchild: Christian Paige Janes of Pueblo, CO

Sister: Carol Eineichner of Muskego, WI

Sister: Dorothy Koivisto of Superior, WI

Brother-in-law: John W. Klein of Friendship, WI

Sister-in-law: Cheri Fuller-Olson of Middleton, WI

Sister-in-law: Arlene Fallos of Rib Lake, WI

Sister-in-law: Sally Fallos-Helie of Bowhead City, AZ

Special cats: Zoee and Jo

Further survived by many other relatives and friends.

 

Norma was well-loved and was considered by many as “Mom”.

 

Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.

Source: WRJC.com

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