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Jessie E. Kaun

Jessie E. Kaun, 94, Ashland, Wis. , formerly of Woodstock, died Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born June 4, 1920, to George and Ethel (Fawn) Vanlue, in McHenry County, N.D. 

On Feb. 19, 1966, she married Paul Kaun in Beloit, Wis.

One of 13 children, she lived in various areas throughout her childhood. She was a hard worker during the day and loved to go dancing in the evenings. 

Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Diane Malmstrom; seven grandchildren, Allen Cowan, John Cowan, Dawn Malmstrom, Michelle Ponkauskas, Tonja Woerth, Eddie Malmstrom and Steve Malmstrom; a sister; two brothers; a special sister-in-law, Amy Vanlue; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Ed Malmstrom; and a daughter, Judy Anderson. 

Private burial was held in the Milton-Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Wis.

Arrangements were made by Bratley Funeral Service, Hayward, Wis. 

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