Elaine Bechel passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on April 17, 2018.
Elaine was born on January 25, 1933, in Pepin County, WI, and was the daughter of Elmer and Cynthia (Claflin) Anderson. In 1951 she married Dwight Sievwright and they made a home on a farm in Ella, WI. In 1969 they bought a farm near Durand, WI.
After the sudden death of Dwight in July 1969, she lived on that farm for five more years until she met Eugene Bechel. In 1974 she married Eugene and moved to a farm near Plum City, WI. There Eugene and Elaine lived until they sold the farm and moved to Durand in 2011.
Elaine enjoyed sewing. She would spend many hours creating special projects for friends and family at her sewing machine. Elaine also enjoyed baking as she would always have a special pie or cake ready when friends and family visited. Every recipe would have that unique special flavor. Elaine also had a love for birds, whether wild or domestic, as she raised parakeets, finches, canaries, and lovebirds. In the summer she enjoyed gardening with Eugene and visiting the county fairs.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Elmer and Cynthia Anderson. Husbands Dwight Sievwright and Eugene Bechel.
She survived by four children Sandy (Art) McNaughton, Steve (Mary) Sievwright, Scott (Kay) Sievwright, and SueAnn Olson. Eight Grandchildren, each which she shared a unique and special bond, Dwight McNaughton, Stephanie Sievwright, Jess (Chris) Okey, Sara (Dave) Glaus, Nate (Amanda) McNaughton, Sterling (Sadie Sletten) Sievwright, Brett (Holly) Biederman, and Ben (Katey Heiser) Biederman. Great-grandchildren Aria, Dwight, Isaac, Connor, Jenna, Kaylee, Simon, Christian, Landen, Adelyn, and Blakely. She also further survived by a brother Elwood Anderson and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Elaine was born on January 25, 1933, in Pepin County, WI, and was the daughter of Elmer and Cynthia (Claflin) Anderson. In 1951 she married Dwight Sievwright and they made a home on a farm in Ella, WI. In 1969 they bought a farm near Durand, WI.
After the sudden death of Dwight in July 1969, she lived on that farm for five more years until she met Eugene Bechel. In 1974 she married Eugene and moved to a farm near Plum City, WI. There Eugene and Elaine lived until they sold the farm and moved to Durand in 2011.
Elaine enjoyed sewing. She would spend many hours creating special projects for friends and family at her sewing machine. Elaine also enjoyed baking as she would always have a special pie or cake ready when friends and family visited. Every recipe would have that unique special flavor. Elaine also had a love for birds, whether wild or domestic, as she raised parakeets, finches, canaries, and lovebirds. In the summer she enjoyed gardening with Eugene and visiting the county fairs.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Elmer and Cynthia Anderson. Husbands Dwight Sievwright and Eugene Bechel.
She survived by four children Sandy (Art) McNaughton, Steve (Mary) Sievwright, Scott (Kay) Sievwright, and SueAnn Olson. Eight Grandchildren, each which she shared a unique and special bond, Dwight McNaughton, Stephanie Sievwright, Jess (Chris) Okey, Sara (Dave) Glaus, Nate (Amanda) McNaughton, Sterling (Sadie Sletten) Sievwright, Brett (Holly) Biederman, and Ben (Katey Heiser) Biederman. Great-grandchildren Aria, Dwight, Isaac, Connor, Jenna, Kaylee, Simon, Christian, Landen, Adelyn, and Blakely. She also further survived by a brother Elwood Anderson and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Elaine Bechel passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on April 17, 2018.
Elaine was born on January 25, 1933, in Pepin County, WI, and was the daughter of Elmer and Cynthia (Claflin) Anderson. In 1951 she married Dwight Sievwright and they made a home on a farm in Ella, WI. In 1969 they bought a farm near Durand, WI.
After the sudden death of Dwight in July 1969, she lived on that farm for five more years until she met Eugene Bechel. In 1974 she married Eugene and moved to a farm near Plum City, WI. There Eugene and Elaine lived until they sold the farm and moved to Durand in 2011.
Elaine enjoyed sewing. She would spend many hours creating special projects for friends and family at her sewing machine. Elaine also enjoyed baking as she would always have a special pie or cake ready when friends and family visited. Every recipe would have that unique special flavor. Elaine also had a love for birds, whether wild or domestic, as she raised parakeets, finches, canaries, and lovebirds. In the summer she enjoyed gardening with Eugene and visiting the county fairs.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Elmer and Cynthia Anderson. Husbands Dwight Sievwright and Eugene Bechel.
She survived by four children Sandy (Art) McNaughton, Steve (Mary) Sievwright, Scott (Kay) Sievwright, and SueAnn Olson. Eight Grandchildren, each which she shared a unique and special bond, Dwight McNaughton, Stephanie Sievwright, Jess (Chris) Okey, Sara (Dave) Glaus, Nate (Amanda) McNaughton, Sterling (Sadie Sletten) Sievwright, Brett (Holly) Biederman, and Ben (Katey Heiser) Biederman. Great-grandchildren Aria, Dwight, Isaac, Connor, Jenna, Kaylee, Simon, Christian, Landen, Adelyn, and Blakely. She also further survived by a brother Elwood Anderson and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Elaine was born on January 25, 1933, in Pepin County, WI, and was the daughter of Elmer and Cynthia (Claflin) Anderson. In 1951 she married Dwight Sievwright and they made a home on a farm in Ella, WI. In 1969 they bought a farm near Durand, WI.
After the sudden death of Dwight in July 1969, she lived on that farm for five more years until she met Eugene Bechel. In 1974 she married Eugene and moved to a farm near Plum City, WI. There Eugene and Elaine lived until they sold the farm and moved to Durand in 2011.
Elaine enjoyed sewing. She would spend many hours creating special projects for friends and family at her sewing machine. Elaine also enjoyed baking as she would always have a special pie or cake ready when friends and family visited. Every recipe would have that unique special flavor. Elaine also had a love for birds, whether wild or domestic, as she raised parakeets, finches, canaries, and lovebirds. In the summer she enjoyed gardening with Eugene and visiting the county fairs.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Elmer and Cynthia Anderson. Husbands Dwight Sievwright and Eugene Bechel.
She survived by four children Sandy (Art) McNaughton, Steve (Mary) Sievwright, Scott (Kay) Sievwright, and SueAnn Olson. Eight Grandchildren, each which she shared a unique and special bond, Dwight McNaughton, Stephanie Sievwright, Jess (Chris) Okey, Sara (Dave) Glaus, Nate (Amanda) McNaughton, Sterling (Sadie Sletten) Sievwright, Brett (Holly) Biederman, and Ben (Katey Heiser) Biederman. Great-grandchildren Aria, Dwight, Isaac, Connor, Jenna, Kaylee, Simon, Christian, Landen, Adelyn, and Blakely. She also further survived by a brother Elwood Anderson and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.
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