Mildred Lisker

Mildred Mary Lisker, age 86 years, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2009 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

She was born on July 13, 1923 to Veat and Mary (Jelinek) Sebranek in Richland County.  Mildred married Arlie Haugh in 1943.  Following his death, Mildred married Edward C. Lisker on June 3, 1947.

Mildred was a dedicated Mother, homemaker and farmer.  After retirement she spent many hours as a nursing home volunteer.  She was a member of St. Ann’s Altar Society at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hillsboro.

Mildred had many interests including playing cards, baking, embroidering, making rag rugs, canning, gardening, quilting, attending auctions and making an occasional visit to a casino.  She enjoyed many hours crafting precious heirlooms which are treasured by her children, grandchildren and friends.

She was proud of her Czech heritage, which she demonstrated through her cooking and baking, including her famous kolaches, rohlicky, and noodles.  She and Ed enjoyed listening and dancing to polka music.  They belonged to several area card clubs where they met and developed many close friendships.  Together they traveled to various destinations including many cruises and numerous trips to visit their son, Joe, in Seattle.

Survivors include her husband, Ed of Hillsboro; children, Pamela (John) Bohn of Hillsboro, Joseph Lisker of Seattle, and Patricia (Richard) Link of Madison; grandchildren, Jonathon (Shannon) Bohn, Melissa Bohn, Joel (Rebecca) Bohn, Angela (fiancé Eric Davidson) Link, Sandra (Shane) Schuster, and Michael (fiancée Catherine Heidke) Link; great grandchildren, Paige and Hayden Bohn, Austin and Alyssa Schuster, and Jayde and Domanic Bohn.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; husband, Arlie Haugh; sisters, Lucille Rott, Marjorie Hofrichter, and Marcella Norwalk; and brother, William Sebranek.