Beldona Leona White
Beldona Leona White , Age 88
Beldona Leona White, age 88, died at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Born on December 4, 1935 to Otto and Leona Mueller, she was the first of seven kids. She lived on a dairy farm and was in the barn every day. Beldona graduated from Baraboo High School in 1953. She married Ronald Stieve on her 19th birthday and together they had 3 children, Ronald Jr., Kim, and Todd.
She worked many years at McArthur Towels but had many different jobs from day care provider to clerical work at Baraboo News Republic. She retired from Baraboo Concrete in 1999.
Beldona married Bob Hirsch in 1971 and became stepmother to Eileen, Joan, and Russ. Bob preceded her in death on July 21, 1977.
Beldona was united in marriage to Warren White on May 5, 1979. They spent 44 wonderful years together.
She was very involved in St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo and was the president of Ladies Aid for many years. She loved to camp and to travel, making trips to the Grand Canyon, Hawaii, Alaska, Florida, and Germany. She was also part of the DWI (Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa) Association.
Beldona is survived by her husband, Warren; children, Ronald Stieve, Jr., Kim Fillion, Todd (Missy) Stieve; stepchildren, Eileen, Joan, Russ; eight grandchildren, Nathan (Pam) Stieve, Amanda (Ryan) Schell, Carolyn (Chris) Uselman, Adehlia (Chris) Thorpe, Jennifer Tress, Brandon Fillion, Alexis (Sam) Marlette, Troy Fillion; 5 step grandchildren, Matt, Madelyn, Morgan, Elyse, Erica; 24 great grandchildren; siblings, Jan (Wayne) Steinhorst, Betty Crum, Jim (Yolanda) Mueller, Alan (Mary) Mueller, and many other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Elaine Larson and Wayne and Donna Mueller and grandson, Joshua Stieve.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at 11 a.m. St. John's Lutheran Church with Pastor Tim Kuske officiating. A time of gathering will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church – Media Fund or Agrace Hospice.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Agrace Hospice Services for the loving care shown to Beldona and her family. Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Condolences
Connie Harrison January 26, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
She was such a sweet lady and always very kind. Deepest sympathy to her family Connie Harrison
Dennis and Penny Quandt January 26, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult timeðŸ™ðŸ˜‡
Marc & Andi Mueller January 25, 2024
Nephew & Niece Baraboo , Wisconsin
Oh beautiful Beldona, how our family will miss you. Your amazing smile and infectious laugh will be missed terribly. We are so happy you got to visit the waterfall this Spring and were so blessed to visit with you on New Year's Eve. Those are precious memories we will cherish forever. We will take very good care of Warren for you. Your memory will always be a blessing to us all. â¤
Keri Brown-Luther January 26, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
What a wonderful lady. I remember when she worked for my Dad at Baraboo Concrete. She was always kind to me when I'd visit. My thoughts are with you all.
Fred and Carolyn Marquardt January 26, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Sending sincere sympathy for the entire family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Rest Easy Beldona!
Tom & Pat Gallus January 26, 2024
sister to Mary Mueller Merrimac , Wisconsin
We send our deepest sympathy and send prayers and love to the whole family. Especially for Al & Mary Mueller.
Courtney Seitz January 30, 2024
Friend Reedsburg , Wisconsin
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman and leaves behind many great memories and loved ones.
Randy and Jackie Rezac February 03, 2024
friend MITCHELL , South Dakota
Warren we are so sorry to hear of Beldona's death. We have so many great memories of the many adventures we went on together. We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.