In loving memory of

ALANA E. WESTENMEYER
December 18, 1956 - April 10, 2011

Alana E. Westenmeyer, 54, of Gwinn, mi, died Sunday morning, at her home, with her husband by her side and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice.

She was born December 18, 1956, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Frederick and Hazel (Stolte) Horstmann. Alana was a 1975 graduate of Beaver Dam High School.

On November 28, 1980 she married Leon Westenmeyer in Beaver Dam. The couple relocated to Gwinn, MI in 1988 following his assignment to KI Sawyer AFB and had resided there since.

Alana's interests included crochet, cross stitch, creating pins for Gwinn ladies and collecting raccoons & key chains.

She is survived by her husband, Leon, of Gwinn, MI; a sister, Frances Yuenger of Beaver Dam; brothers, Donald, of Waupun, WI, Richard and William Horstmann, both of Beaver Dam; and numerous nieces and nephews. Alana was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Rodger Horstmann.

There will be no services at this time.

The Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Alana's obituary may also be viewed at www.canalefuneral.com where relatives and friends can leave a note of remembrance in her guestbook.

Tributes

carol hofer wrote on May 20, 2011:

"i was a friend of alana in high school, and used to share some pretty good laughs about some of our "snobby" classmates!"

tammy nyberg wrote on Apr 28, 2011:

"Leon&Ernie. So sorry to hear of Loni passing she is now resting with Peggy Sue watching over you making sure Ernie doesnt get to many treats....If you ned anything dont hesitate to call"

Celine Brzezinski wrote on Apr 18, 2011:

"Leon, So sorry to hear of your wife's passing. This is a hard time for both of us. I hope you are able to find peace. I will keep you both in my prayers."

bob schmidt wrote on Apr 15, 2011:

"Leon, sorry to hear of your wife's passing. God's blessings on you and know that she is in a better place. bob/kathy"

Gina Gill wrote on Apr 14, 2011:

"Leon, I am so sorry to hear of Lonnie's passing. I often think of the times we would sit outside and chat because Archie and Ernie were chasing the ball or playing. Somehow I would end up bringing something home that Lonnie made, whether it be baked goods or something crafty. Take comfort in knowing that she is at peace. Take care, Leon. You are in my thoughts and prayers."

Rick Westenmeyer wrote on Apr 14, 2011:

"Leon,sorry to hear about the passing of Alana,take care and I hope everything works out for you.Rick"

pamela jones wrote on Apr 13, 2011:

"Dear Leon, I am so sorry to hear about Alana's passing. Your dear wife was such an optomistic, cheerful person, and I have fond memories of you two dropping in to chat whether to deliver our Christmas pins, or just because. Godspeed, Alana, you will be missed. My condolences, Leon, she fought the good fight."

Frank Guastella wrote on Apr 13, 2011:

"Leon, So sorry to hear about the passing of Alana. My thoughts and my prayers are with you. She was a wonderful lady and I appreciate all the nice things she for us at Red Fox Run."

Rich & Elsie Delarye wrote on Apr 13, 2011:

"Leon: Elsie & I are sorry to hear of your wife's passing. When we lived next to you in Gwinn it was our pleasure to have known the both of you. She was a thoughtful and loving person. We will deeply miss her. Richard & Elsie Delarye"

pamela,+wayne,robinson. wrote on Apr 13, 2011:

"leon,i wished very much i could have met you and alana sooner, i know in my heart she was a very warm hearted person,i cherish the xmas card she sent me last xmas with attached verse,also all that baking she sent here,we never really knew one another,my loss. i wont forget her she felt very close just thru my experiance knowing both of you for such a short time."