Rose Mary Lackas
Rose Mary (Brill) Lackas, age 87, passed away on April 13, 2023, in Campbellsport after a lengthy battle with Multiple Myeloma.
Rose was born on May 4, 1935, in Ashford to John and Mary (Zweck) Brill. She married the love of her life, Don Lackas, on September 3, 1955, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Ashford.
Rose filled her life with music, family and community. Growing up, she enjoyed singing and playing music with her parents, sister and brother. Rose sang in the St. Matthew’s Catholic Church choir for over 50 years. She also shared her love of music with her children. Every family vacation included campfire sing-a-longs and rowdy renditions of “My Red Wagon” during car rides. While her husband, Don, served with the Campbellsport Fire Department, Rose helped establish the CFD Auxiliary in 1980. Rose was an active part of the Christian Women’s Society and she volunteered at the St. Matthew’s Parish Center for many years. She also donated many hours of her time with the annual St. Matthew’s Fall Festival and CFD 4th of July Picnic.
Rose is survived by her loving husband, Don, of 67 years; her 11 children, Bonnie (Terry) Debroux, Mary (Rod) Baumhardt, Sharon (John) Schwartz, Judy (Rick) Sarauer, Donna (Peter) Schmidt, Kay (Dave) Hensen, Lisa (Steve) Hensen, Carol (John) Mitton, Amy Lackas, Bill (Amy) Lackas and Jim Lackas; 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Eileen Petri, Rita Lackas; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Rose Ann Brill and Agnes Kattevold; brother, Jim Brill; son-in-law, Merlin Soyk; niece, Sue Stanaway; and other family members.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 20, at 4 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, E. Main St. Campbellsport. Rev. Neil Zinthefer will officiate and burial will follow in St. Matthews Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, from 1 p.m. to time of Mass at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made SSM Health Cancer Center in Fond du Lac, who gave her strength and laughter for over nine years and SSM Health Hospice Services in Fond du Lac for providing compassion to her and her family. (https://www. ssmhealth.com/donate/wisconsin/agnesian-healthcare-foundation) Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with Guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.
