Annette Leighow

Annette J. Leighow (nee Powell), age 76, of the Town of Siren, WI, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. Annette was born at the Powell family farm in rural Burnett County, WI, on June 2, 1941, daughter of the late Lyle and Eva (Gotchy) Powell.  She attended the White Pines School and was a 1959 graduate of Siren High School. Annette married Donald “Donnie” L. Leighow in 1985.  He passed away on June 7, 2001. Annette was employed as a cook at various nursing homes and assisted living centers in the Cities and in the local area, retiring as cook at Cape Side Good Samaritan Center. She received a great deal of pleasure visiting with family and attending special occasions with them.  Annette’s passion was cooking and she loved to read.  She also enjoyed flowers, butterflies, and birds. Preceding her in death are her parents, Eva and Lyle Powell; her husband, Donnie Leighow; a son, Duane Christner; brother, Leonard Powell; and a sister, Imogene (Clifford) Tucker. Annette was a very loving person and will missed dearly by her children: David Powell and Laurie Reed; stepdaughter, Kimberly (John) Chalfen; grandchildren: twins - Kelly and Shelly Christner, Riley Reed, and Caitlyn and Megan Chalfen; a brother, Frank “Jim” (Debbie) Powell; many nieces and nephews and their families; and Donnie Leighow’s brothers and sisters and their families. The memorial service honoring and celebrating Annette’s life will be conducted at 11:00 am (visitation 10:00 to 11:00 am), Friday, August 11, 2017, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI, with Pastor Brian Pardun officiating.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com . In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated.