LORNAMAE DODMEAD

LORNAMAE DODMEAD 

     Lornamae Dodmead, 72, was born in Neillsville, WI, in 1951 to Elmer and Regina Dodmead.  Lornamae passed away peacefully at the Ellsworth Health Service surrounded by her children Sept. 17, 2023.

     Lornamae, also known as “Tiny,” was small in size but mighty in heart. At the time of her birth, it was said she could fit in a cigar box because she was so small. Lornamae married twice in her life and was the mother of five daughters and one son. She was a grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend and so much more.  She worked the majority of her life as a CNA and in other helping fields. 

     Lornamae Dodmead loved the old country music, 50s and 60s, and dancing with her children. Her passion for life came through in her encouraging words to “never give up.” As life was ending, she did not fear death. Her only concern was for her children and grandchildren. Lornamae knew that life was short and that relationships were important, and she showed her family unconditional love, acceptance and gratitude. Her big heart was her biggest asset. 

     Lornamae Dodmead is survived by her children, Patty Johnson, Tina Lee (Addam), James Neville Jr. (Olena), Dorchel Neville (Isaac), Koral Neville and Lorie Segura (Juan); 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; cousins; nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Elmer and Regina Dodmead (Smitke); siblings Elmer Dodmead Jr., Richard Dodmead, Kenneth Dodmead (Jenny) and Carlynan Szaflarski (George); grandson Drake Leonhard; great-granddaughter, Beautiful Yeager and and a special friend, James J. Neville Sr.

     Lornamae will be laid to rest at the Dells Dam Cemetery in Neillsville, WI, Sept. 23, 2023. Her funeral services will be at Gesche Funeral Home, located at 4 South Grand Avenue, Neillsville, WI 54456, with visitations starting at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m.; a luncheon will follow.  

     The family would like to thank St. Croix Hospice, Ellsworth Health Services, Gesche Funeral Home and all the kind words from friends and family. 

     Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. 

     The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Lornamae’s family with funeral arrangements.