Ardel Lakowske Obituary

Ardel L. (Brockman) Lakowske, 84, of Sparta died on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Morrow Memorial Home, in Sparta. She was born on May 29, 1938 to Samuel and Electa (Shaw) Brockman, in Sparta. She attended Rockland and Sparta area schools. Ardel married Victor Lakowske on January 20, 1968 in Sparta, and gained 3 step-children. She was a homemaker, a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, and Community of Christ. She also taught Sunday school and enjoyed doing crafts and reading. Ardel is survived by her step-daughter, Vicki (Nick) Wener of MO; step-son, Kevin (Margie) Lakowske of Sparta; grandchildren, Dustin and Areanna Lakowske; great-grandchildren, Kiralynn, Kellen, and Kalvin Lakowske; sister, Dotty Pohl, niece, Terri (Gary) Oswald; great-niece, Katie (Jason) Opper, and their children Gavin and Taylor Opper; and sister-in-law, Betty Brockman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Electa Brockman; husband, Victor Lakowske, who passed away in 2005; siblings, Otto, Samuel, John; step-son, Stuart Lakowske; nephew, Brian Pohl; brother-in-law, Wally Pohl; sister-in-law, Karen Brockman; and many other aunts and uncles. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 12 pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Chaplain Priscilla Hemmersbach officiating. Online condolences may be offered at www. schanhoferfh. com Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements. To to the family or in memory of Ardel L. (Brockman) Lakowske, please