LuAnne
DePons
- Visitation
- Friday, August 30th, from 4-6pm at Heritage Funeral Homes (16880 W. National Ave. New Berlin)
- Memorial Service
- Friday, August 30th, starting at 6pm at Heritage Funeral Homes (16880 W. National Ave. New Berlin)
LuAnne passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the age of 60.
LuAnne will be lovingly remembered by her brothers and sisters: Celestine (Joe) Fitzgerald, Marcy (the late Donald) Buraczynski, the late Gordon E. (Sandy) De Pons, Lorraine DePons, Bob (Marcia) De Pons, the late Lawrence De Pons, John (Pat) De Pons, Mary (Dick) Krueger, Gerard De Pons, Rich De Pons, Paul (Sophie) De Pons.
Preceded in death by her parents Gordon J and Lucy “Nellie” (nee Rice) De Pons and siblings Gordon E. and Lawrence De Pons and brother-in-law Donald Buraczynski.
LuAnne will also be forever remembered by her numerous nieces, nephews, their families, other relatives and many dear friends.
LuAnne had an insatiable desire for learning. Her passion for learning brought her degrees and certificates in: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance; Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with emphasis in Depth Psychology. She holds certificates of completion in Professional Myomassology/Myofascia Therapy, Effective Substance Use Conversations Using Motivational Interviewing, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She held licenses as a Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist Training and Clinical Supervisor in Training. She also had Pre K-12 Specialty Internship with Endorsement in Performing Arts and Psychology. She was a member of the Upaya Zen Center in New Mexico.
All her educational pursuits led her to careers in services to others: Teacher, Social Worker, Chaplain, Musician and Human Service Worker with Developmental Disabilities populations.
LuAnne was deeply loved by so many and she will be dearly missed.
A Celebration of LuAnne’s life will he held on Friday, August 30th, at Heritage Funeral Homes – New Berlin (16880 W. National Ave. New Berlin) starting with visitation from 4-6pm immediately followed by a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, those who so desire may make memorial donations to your favorite charity in memory of LuAnne.
My prayers go out to precious LuAnne and her family. LuAnne was a dear friend in high school and college. She was my maid of honor in my wedding. I learned a lot from her and will ever remember the beautiful music we sang together. God Rest her soul.
Cindy, I just learned of LuAnns passing from Robbie Crawford who I had a wonderful reunion by phone with the other day. I thought of LuAnn immediately and asked how she was when I was given the news. I remember how close you two were at DSHA and I always assumed that continued. I see it has. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear sweet friend. The years go by so fast and we never are promised tomorrow. I, for one, feel blessed that I crossed paths with this sweet talented funny woman and know she is protecting you and yours always. May God bless her and you and yours as well.♥️🙏♥️
So sorry to hear this sad news! I met LuAnne when we worked for the same hospice together. She was such a beautiful presence for the patients and families she worked with. She often sang to them which spoke to them in ways words and silence cannot. ❤❤❤
Sweet Lu, oh the memories and laughter and scrapes we got into together. I am so grateful to have known you in my life. What a difference you gave to me. The music we shared. Thank you LuAnne. I imagine they have quite a party going on in heaven for you. I’m sure, as you once told me in a dry town in Illinois, ‘oh yes, we can drink in the car here’ and i accepted it as law (who we met a little later) that you can drink in heaven at your party. Just this once. Much love to Lu and her family in heaven with her and those on earth. Bless you all at this time. Amen. You are in my prayers and my heart. Love, teece.
Dear LuAnne. Already missing our time together! Thank you for who you were and who you are as I know you: Through our breakfast times and class times, you heard and spoke depths of knowledge, of care for others. And you shred your soul while hearing mine. Insight of others and gentle with anyone who needed someone to listen, –You were always rich in compassion.
I will remember especially as you sang to me while at my home. Such beauty of the angels.Thank you for sharing your great gift–always filled with love.