Isla I. (Fosha) Lennartson
d. August 22, 2015
Isla Irene Lennartson, 77, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at her home of cancer with her loving family and friends at her side. Isla peacefully left this world for her home in heaven.
Isla was born on October 28, 1937 in Polk County, Wisconsin to Robert “Roy” and Irene (Ryel) Fosha. Isla attended Maple Grove Grade School and graduated from Balsam Lake High School in 1955 and in October Isla married Robert “Bob” Lennartson. They had three children and one foster child, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Isla attended New Richmond Vocational School. She worked at the Balsam Lake Post Office for twenty years and was head waitress at the Paradise Supper Club for about the same length of time.
She had many hobbies; including, softball, bowling, horseshoes and taking many trips to Canada fishing. They enjoyed watching all the wrestling and softball games. She was a Packer fan but her family was the most important part of her life.
Isla leaves to celebrate her memory: husband, Robert “Bob” Lennartson, Balsam Lake, WI; children, Randy (Mary Jo) Lennartson, Mounds View, MN; LeAnn (Mirlen) Nelson, Balsam Lake, WI; Donny (RaeAnn) Lennartson, Balsam Lake, WI; foster son, Jamie Anderson, Luck, WI; grandchildren: Justen and Josh Lennartson, Chase Nelson, Alison, Tina and Alex Lennartson, great grandchildren, Edison and Emmie Nelson, cousins, nieces, nephews and many other loving family and friends. Isla was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Irene and her brother-in-law, Roger Lennartson, cousins, Arvid and Nina Vold, Gene and Gracie Reed, Don Weik and Terry Hatlestad.
Celebration of Life for Isla will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake at 5:00 P.M. Pastor Diane Norstad will officiate and Pastor Ron Stanley will co-officiate. The family will greet visitors at the church beginning at 4:00 P.M. until the time of service. Please join the family for a lunch and fellowship following the service in the church basement.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Justen Lennartson, Chase Nelson, Josh Lennartson, Alison Lennartson, Tina Lennartson and Alex Lennartson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dennis McKinney, Gary Olson and Ellery Glenna.
The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.