In loving memory of

Laurie Lanik
July 8, 1960 - December 18, 2012

Laurie Lanik, of Polar, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. She was 52 years old. She was born on July 8, 1960 in Chicago, IL a daughter of Lawrence and Mardell (Hagelstein) Lanik.

She was a graduate of Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Il.
She lived in Nevada for 22 years where she Attended Clark County Community College earning an Associates degree in accounting. She moved to Polar in 2000 and was employed at Langlade Hospital for the past 10 years.

The joy of her life was raising her daughter Simone.

Survivors including her parents are a daughter Simone Lanik, Polar; three sisters Lynette Lanik, Antigo, Debra (Chuck) DiNaso, Oak Lawn, IL, Denise (Jeff) DeLosMontros, Phoenix, AZ; a brother Bryan Lanik, Oak Lawn, IL; eight nieces and nephews; six great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 12, 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating.

Visitation will be Saturday January 12, 2013 from 1:30 pm until the time of services at the funeral home.

Her family offers a heartfelt thank you to Laurie's fellow employees at Langlade Hospital for their support through banking hours on her behalf as well as the cards and calls during her illness.

Tributes

De De wrote on Jan 3, 2015:

"Laurie, miss you a lot. "

De De wrote on Dec 18, 2014:

"Laurie, two years ago to day you God called you home. I miss you so much. Love your baby sister. "

Denise wrote on Nov 30, 2014:

"Miss you so much. "

De De wrote on Nov 2, 2014:

"Laurie, thinking about you. Wish I could pick up the phone and hear your voice. "

De De wrote on Oct 18, 2014:

"Missing you like always. "

De De wrote on Sep 14, 2014:

"Laurie, I miss you so much."

Denise wrote on Aug 12, 2014:

"Laurie I Miss you and Debbie so much today. "

De De wrote on Jul 8, 2014:

"Laurie, Happy Birthday in heaven. "

De De wrote on Jun 22, 2014:

"Laurie, missing you. P.S. Debbie, Missing you also. "

De De wrote on Jun 5, 2014:

"Laurie, You and Debbie are on my mind all the time. I miss you both so much but am so great full you are both in the arms of Jesus. "

Denise wrote on Apr 5, 2014:

"Laurie, I am missing you and Debbie so much today. "

Denise wrote on Mar 17, 2014:

"Laurie, I spent 3 hrs yesterday looking at pictures, we had so many great times. I miss you. "

Denise wrote on Jan 19, 2014:

"Laruie, Yes Denver is supper bowl bound. Love and miss you and Debbie. Need prayers for Lynette. "

Denise wrote on Dec 18, 2013:

"Laurie, I can not believe it has been one year today that you went to be with the Lord. I sure do miss you. Love your Baby sister."

Denise wrote on Dec 10, 2013:

"Missing you."

Denise wrote on Nov 23, 2013:

"Missing you. "

Denise wrote on Oct 26, 2013:

"Missing you."

Denise wrote on Oct 18, 2013:

"Miss you. "

Denise wrote on Oct 10, 2013:

"Laurie, I miss you."

Lynette Lanik wrote on Sep 30, 2013:

"Hey sis, it's 6:20 a.m. and another nite w/o sleep, I'm not sure how many more nights it will take b/4 I crash for a week or 2, Lol,..... I wish, well I guess I just need sleep. I have been helping your sweet peanut, Simone, she could sure use a little angelic whisper, or breath of heavenly air from you if possible. Do you have any favors coming from the Big Guy?? As you can imagine, Aunt Debs joining you has had a major affect on her. I'm really trying everything we talked about, but this has been an exceptional tough one .... on .... all , and Simone is definitely your daughter, caring, emotional, big-hearted. I don't want to worry you, and sorry if I am, really, try not to, I promise to continue to do my best and carry out your wishes, down to the last page. I love and miss you tons. Ditto to Debs please, I do not have her ready to write to yet..... I will tho ASAP. Love you xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Lynette "

Denise. wrote on Sep 29, 2013:

"Laurie, You now have Debbie with you so you are not alone. I am so said you both had to go home so young. I am thankful that you both are no longer in pain. "

Denise wrote on Sep 20, 2013:

"Laurie, Thinking about. "

Denise wrote on Sep 5, 2013:

"Laurie, Miss you."

Denise. wrote on Aug 18, 2013:

"Laurie, 8 months has past since God called you home. I miss you."

Denise. wrote on Aug 11, 2013:

"Laurie, Miss you."

Denise wrote on Aug 4, 2013:

"Laurie you were in my dreams all night last night. I miss you. Squirt."

Denise wrote on Jul 22, 2013:

"Laurie, I had so much fun with Simone, Dad and Mom when they came to me visit last week. We watched a few of your videos that were in your storage unit. It was nice to hear your laughter. I miss and love you."

Denise wrote on Jul 8, 2013:

"Laurie, Thinking about you and even thou mom gave birth to you 53 years ago to day the day you accepted Christ into your heart is the day were born again. Because of that you are in Gods arms today. Love and miss you."

Lynette Lanik wrote on Jul 8, 2013:

"Happy Birthday in Heaven, I so wish we could have spent another birthday together. I will think of you all day today,...I will really try and focus on all the fun birthdays we spent together, but as any other day, it will bring tears to my eyes. I miss you so much. It still never fails, any time I pull in the driveway out in Polar, the 1st person I am looking for is YOU,...... and it is still so hard. I feel like when you left us you took a part of me with you, and I just don't think I'm going to ever get it back. Mom and Dad gave me the best gift 53 years ago today that any parent could give their child and for that and all the time we did have together, I am forever grateful and thankful!!!So, heres to you my sweet sister and so sadly missed by so many...........HAPPY BIRTHDAY in HEAVEN, Love always, Lynette xoxo"

Simone wrote on Jun 20, 2013:

"Mom... I miss you very much. Even though you're still here in spirit. wuv you "

Denise wrote on Jun 18, 2013:

"Laurie, I can not believe you have been gone for 6 months. I miss you like crazy. Love squirt."

DENISE wrote on Jun 6, 2013:

"Laurie, I miss you so much."

Nikki wrote on May 18, 2013:

"Five months has gone by so quickly, I miss you more than words can express! "

Denise wrote on May 12, 2013:

"Laurie, Happy Mothers Day. I never told that that I was so proud of you and that you were such a great mom to Simone. I am sorry. Please forgive me and know that I will always be there for your daughter and try to be the aunt to her that you would want me to be. I love and miss you."

Lynette wrote on May 4, 2013:

"I was awaken yesterday in the middle of the night with such a vivid sight,...............there you were, just like you had never left, we were in the middle of one of your (so missed and so necessary at this particular (as you so specified!) point in my life)), "heart~to~heart deep talks. I remember feeling warm in my stomach,a feeling I don't ever recall feeling before,,,,, and then you said you had to "get back",...... and that's when I got that feeling (in my stomach again), only this time I remember all to well that feeling, almost instantaneously sick to my stomach, empty, lost all over again just like I felt when you left on 12/18. I'm ok again, but still missing you sooooo much, but am so greatful for that brief encounter and feeling you so close to me again, if even for that short moment or two. I love and miss you ,, and ...............PS. THANKS from the bottom of my aching heart, xoxoxoxoxo Lynette"

Denise wrote on May 3, 2013:

"I miss you. "

Denise. wrote on Mar 31, 2013:

"Laurie Happy Easter. "

Lynette wrote on Mar 19, 2013:

"Hey sis, havin one of them days, and it brings me to you........... I used to always pick up the phone and call you and feel better instantly......... oh how I wish those days were still here, sooooo, here's a toast to "Phones in Heaven" please!! Love you always and forever Lynette"

Denise wrote on Mar 18, 2013:

"Laurie,it has been 3 months today that you went to be in Gods arms.I miss you,Love your baby sisiter."

Denise wrote on Feb 14, 2013:

"Lauire. I miss you.Happy Valentines Day. Love Denise. "

Denise. wrote on Jan 19, 2013:

"Laurie,i am misssing you.Love your baby sister DeDe."

Cathy Mundt-LH friend wrote on Jan 4, 2013:

"Laurie had such a wonderful soul, she was always there to lend and ear, a shoulder or give a long hug. She was never too busy to care. She also made the best root-beer floats! She is greatly missed."

Catherine Rodriguez (Mulrenin) wrote on Jan 3, 2013:

"Sending prayers to the Lanik Family. I love you all and miss you all. God bless."

Shannon Staskiewicz wrote on Jan 2, 2013:

"Laurie was like a big sister to me. She looked out for me and was always there to lend an ear or give a giant hug. I will miss our long chats and her bright smile. Laurie was such a wonderful Mother, and always showing me Simone's pictures, and telling me of her achievements at school and in her extracurricular activities. She loved her daughter more than anything. Simone - you have gained the most amazing guardian angel. I loved her like a sister. God bless you all. "

Sharon (Lanik) Hall wrote on Dec 26, 2012:

"As one of Laurie's first cousins we didn't see one another for a long time, however, family is always remembered with fondness. Thinking of you and hope you have wonderful memories of good times together. With sympathy, Sharon Hall"

Mary Kay Kuenzli wrote on Dec 22, 2012:

"I am so sorry to hear of Laurie's passing. My condolences to the family."

De Los Monteros wrote on Dec 21, 2012:

"Lauire, Thinking about you. Love Jeff,Denise,Jeffrey,Duke @ Rusty."

Anonymous wrote on Dec 20, 2012:

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Denise De Los Monteros wrote on Dec 20, 2012:

"Lauire and i had so much fun when i would go visit her in Las Vegas. I remember going to Jack-in-the-Box and ordering 50 toco's [to freeze and bring home].The staff thought we were kidding.She was such a great cook.We would go to lake mead and shopping,and just hang out by the fire place. Debbie,Lauire and I went on a hot air bolloon ride i was so scared,they were both laughing at me [ i do not like heights].Love and miss you so much.Love De De."

Jeffrey wrote on Dec 20, 2012:

"Aunt Lauire, I am so thankful that you are in the arms of Jesus.And no longer in pain.Love amd miss you Jeffrey."

Loretta Bronsteatter wrote on Dec 20, 2012:

"Laurie was my "office neighbor" for quite some time at LH, and I still have the cutest "peace" wallet she gave me... She so loves her daughter Simone... her pride and joy... Laurie loved her family, cherished her friends, and simply adored her precious daughter... sending hugs and wishes of peace."

Kandyce Mosher wrote on Dec 20, 2012:

"Laurie was such a joy to work with. Her family, especially her beautiful daughter, were the light of her life. God Bless you. "