Vierlyn Conness

Vierlyn DeAna Conness , age 68, of Siren, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Born in Amery, WI, on February 13, 1949, Vierlyn was the daughter of IsaBelle V. (Smith) and Arling R. Anderson.  During her youth, the family lived in various locations in the United States while Arling was serving our country in the U.S. Air Force.  After attending a variety of schools, Vierlyn graduated from Lopez High School in Arroyo Grande, CA. During her adult life, Vierlyn resided in California, Florida, and Wisconsin.  She has resided in Siren the past nine years.  Vierlyn was a very multi-talented and industrious person. She had held a variety of jobs over the years, many of which she created herself as she started a variety of businesses.  Catering, however, was her passion. She was the “driving force” in planning and hosting special events for family and friends. Vierlyn was a gifted musician and teacher.  She had a beautiful voice and was an accomplished accordionist.  She was also a very good pianist and guitar player.  Vierlyn enjoyed creating as well as viewing a wide range of arts and crafts. Vierlyn was an active minister of the Jehovah’s Witnesses for more than thirty-seven years, and loved teaching the Bible.  Vierlyn was a very hospitable, social, caring woman who loved people and adored children. Being a mother, grandmother and friend was extremely important to her.  She is preceded in death by her father, Arling Anderson; son, Brian Conness; and brother-in-law, Keith Strege. Vierlyn is survived by a son, Gary (Crescent) Conness; “daughter” Aubre Coddington; granddaughter, Natasha (Wesley) Missroon; mother, IsaBelle Anderson; sister, Gwendolyn Strege; brothers: Steven (Vickie) Anderson, Alan Anderson, Ricky Anderson and Ron (Suzie) Bryant; aunts and uncles; cousins; nieces and nephews; and many friends and relatives from Wisconsin, Florida and California. There are no public services for Vierlyn.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Siren, WI.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com .