Doreen "Deanie" Karlslyst

life story

A wonderful mother and a talented artist and floral designer

Deanie died unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack. She was stolen from us too soon.

About Deanie

Doreen "Deanie" Karlslyst died suddenly on March 22, 2003 from an apparent heart attack. Deanie (and twin sister Doris) was born in Stoughton, WI to Mabel (Olson) Sveum and Oscar Sveum. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1947 and furthered her education at Colt Art School in Madison. She married John Karlslyst in 1949 and he preceded her in death. Deanie was employed by Stoughton Floral for over 40 years, and was a talented and sought-after floral designer.

Deanie's artistic flair was showcased not only in her floral arrangements, but also in the many afghans and sweaters she knit for her family and for the Holiday Fair. She loved a good game of bridge, and enjoyed her card clubs for many years.

Deanie is survived by her children Debra (Richard) of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; John (Jane) Karlslyst, Jr. of Stoughton; Kerry (Charles) Thompson of Deerfield; and Kathryn (Lee) Isaacson of Middleton; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her twin sister Doris (Donald) Helmke of Stoughton ; a brother Arthur (Irene) Sveum of Stoughton; a sister-in-law Coryl Berglund of Stoughton; and a brother-in-law, Norman Style of Lakewood, CA. Numerous nieces and nephews further survive her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers--Ogden and Lynn Sveum, and a sister Avis Style. A great-grandson, Charles Thompson III, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 310 Washington Ave., Stoughton. The Rev. Dick Halom will officiate. Private burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services.