Georgia Lalor

Georgia May (Brethorst) Lalor, 77, Webster, died April 14, 2011, surrounded by her family at the Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake following a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. Georgia had also fought Crohn’s Disease for 30 years. Georgia had spent the last few months of her life, receiving loving care, at the Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake. Georgia was born October 8, 1933 in Frederic to Josephine (Stoklasa) and George Brethorst. She married William “Bill” Lalor on April 24, 1965. Georgia liked reading and watching wildlife. When her health allowed it she liked picking wild berries and mushrooms, as well as deer hunting with her family. She also enjoyed playing card and dice games, for hours on end, with her children, many sisters and nieces and nephews. She took great joy in her grandchildren, and loved lots of hugs. When she was physically able to she volunteered many hours helping out friends and relatives in their times of need. Georgia is survived by her husband Bill, children Sheila (Peter) Berklund, Kim Lalor, Lee (Kim) Griffin, and Chad La Lor. She is also survived by her sisters Gladys Benson and Emma Jensen both of Frederic, 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Emil Svoboda, Bill Svoboda, Jerry Svoboda, Chuck Svoboda, Frank Svoboda, Violet (Brethorst) Marek, Bud Brethorst and infant grandson Crex Bistram. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster with Pastor Cindy Glocke officiating.