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LaVern D. Brooks;Sparta, Wis. — LaVern D. Brooks, 57, of Sparta died Sunday, May 23, 200 4, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. He was born on May 1 3, 1947, in Sparta to Kenneth and Whyllis (Jotham) Brooks. He grew up in F armer's Valley and graduated from Sparta High School in 1965. He joined t he Wisconsin Army National Guard in 1965. He worked for Mathy Constructio n, Northern Engraving and Dutch Mill Trucking.He married the former Mary Leis on Sept. 14, 1968, in Sparta. After marria ge they lived in the town of Angelo. He started working at Fort Mc C oy in 1983. He was called to active duty during Desert Storm/ Desert Shie ld in August 1990.He spent the majority of his life on outdoor activities and enjoyed nothi ng more than spending time with his family and friends.He is survived by his wife, Mary of Sparta; five daughters, Michelle Brook s, Wendy (Pete) Martozie, both of Sparta, Jodi (Jared) Sutton of Killee n, Texas, Kimberly (Jarred Arnold) Brooks of Sparta, and Heidi Brooks of S parta; three grandsons, Patrick Brooks, Trajan Sutton and Ian Sutton; h is mother, Whyllis Brooks of Sparta; and three sisters, Lynette (Charle s) Steyer of Sparta, Cheryl (John) Stiehl of Sparta and Sandy (Pat) Fem al of Tomah.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth.Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Spar ta, with the Rev. Ronald Sherid officiating. Burial will be in Farmer's Va lley Cemetery, rural Sparta.Friends may call at Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta, on Thursday fr om 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service s.Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta, is assisting the family with funeral a rrangements.
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1947 - 2004 (57 years)
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