Lucyann A. Sabelko, age 95 of Durand, died Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Comforts of Home in Menomonie with her family by her side.

Lucyann was born on January 4, 1930 in Durand. She was the daughter of John J. and Bertha (Poeschel) Bauer. Lucyann grew up in the Town of Lima and attended Sacred Heart Schools.  Lucyann married William C. Sabelko on May 4, 1948 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lima.  After marriage they farmed and raised their family.

Lucyann enjoyed tending to her garden and flowers, baking, cooking, reading and playing cards. Most of all, Lucyann loved spending time with family and friends.

Lucyann is survived by her children; Charlene (Lee) Smith of Menomonie, William J of Durand, Mike of Strum, Mary (Bob) Wegner of Durand, John (Arlette), Joe (Donna), Julie Sabelko, all of Durand, 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; William Sabelko, five sisters; Emma Bauer, Ann Weissinger, Mary Schaefer, Barbara Dekan and Veronica Nielen and two brothers, William J. and Hubert Bauer.

Funeral Mass will be 11:30AM Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima in Durand with Rev. Emmanuel Asamoah-Bekoe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Marcella Biles May 18, 2025, at 4:41pm

   sorry for your loss

2. Jill Bennwitz May 16, 2025, at 8:47pm

   My sincere sympathy to all of Lucyann's family with this great loss. I always enjoyed visiting with her at Welcome Home and Comforts of Home when our mother, Marlene (Baier) Sabelko was there with her. They would joke that they were the Sabelko outlaws. Mom always enjoyed having a relative close by too which brought them both comfort at times. Lucyann was such a sweet caring lady and loved by all, truly a blessing to many. Sincerest Sympathy to all.

3. Julie A Richardson May 14, 2025, at 9:46am

   my condolences to Lucyann's family. She had the nicest smile and was so sweet. I first met Lucyann at Welcome Home when my mother lived there. She was out for a walk down the hall because her kids told her to keep moving. Saw her again at Comforts of Home when my mother lived there. I enjoyed visiting with her there. She often talked about her kids and grandkids. She seemed like a typical grandma, I'm sure she will be missed. Glad I got to meet her.

4. Terri Dematteo May 14, 2025, at 9:28am

   My sincere sympathy to the entire family. I enjoyed getting to know Lucy Ann when I happened to attend the same grief counseling series that she did through church shortly after your dad had passed away years ago. She was so genuine and friendly to me during a difficult time in my life also. Her grace will no doubt live on in all of you.

5. Patti Blount May 12, 2025, at 5:16pm

   I'm sorry to hear about the passing of LucyAnn. Sympathy to the family during this difficult time

6. Larry and Carol Prissel May 12, 2025, at 4:55pm

   The Family of Lucyann have our Sympathy

   God Bless you All

7. Rchard E Bates May 11, 2025, at 6:49pm

   Family of Lucyann: So sorry to hear of your loss. Lucyann was a great mother and raised great children. She will be missed by all. Dick & Jan

8. Gary & Judi Bauer May 11, 2025, at 3:41pm

   Our sympathy to LucyAnn’s family. Remember our times working together at fish suppers and Lima’s fall dinner keeping you all in our prayers

9. Rick and Carol Richardson May 11, 2025, at 11:27am

   Our condolences to the family.

10. Marcella Biles May 10, 2025, at 5:48pm

    Sorry for your loss Prayers to the family
    Marcella Biles

11. Barb Gibson May 10, 2025, at 5:46pm

    My Sympathy and Prayers.

12. Barb Gibson May 10, 2025, at 5:43pm

    My Sympathy and Prayers.

13. Chuck & Rosanne Reckin May 10, 2025, at 1:38pm

    Sympathy to all of Lucyann's family.

14. Colleen & Tom Garnevicus May 9, 2025, at 3:38pm

    We were saddened to hear of Lucy Ann’s passing—such an elegant and kind lady all her life. Our condolences and prayers go out to her family!

15. Kim and Lynette Wagenbach May 9, 2025, at 2:59pm

    So very sorry for the loss of Lucyann. May she rest in peace.

16. John and Judy Parr May 9, 2025, at 9:05am

    Prayers with you

17. Allan and Pat Baier May 9, 2025, at 6:19am

    So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. May she rest in peace.

18. Joe and Jan Drier May 8, 2025, at 9:14pm

    Sending our deepest sympathy to the family!

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