Yvonne M. Haakenson age 85, died on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Waunakee Manor in Waunakee. She was born on March 26, 1930 in Edgerton to Carl and Mildred (Peckham) Nelson. She graduated from UW Whitewater with a teaching degree and then taught at rural grade schools in Rock County. During this time, Yvonne was married to Stanley Haakenson on July 28, 1951 at Central Lutheran Church in Edgerton. The couple lived on the family farm in the town of Porter until 1960 when they moved to the Columbus area. Yvonne worked outside the home intermittently, but dedicated most of her time and tireless efforts to being a wonderful mother and homemaker. She participated in and contributed to community groups including 4-H and Homemakers Club. Yvonne was a very active member of all the churches she belonged to including Central Lutheran in Edgerton, Cooksville Lutheran Church , Spring Prairie Lutheran Church and Faith Lutheran Church in Columbus. She shared her talents and her beautiful singing voice throughout her life as a member of church choirs, community choirs, and as a 4-H music leader. She volunteered much of her time, as a member of Lutheran Church Women, cooking and baking for many church functions. Yvonne loved to bake and her family has special memories of all her Norwegian treats. She was known for her beautiful smile and sweet personality. Survivors include two daughters, Ann (Greg) Albert of Middleton, and Lorraine (Ron) Meyer of Madison; one son, Duane (Lee Ann) of Antigo; six grandchildren, Steve (Julia Burton-Voelker) Voelker, Jennifer (Benton) Meyer-Carper and Erik (Ashley) Meyer, Brittany, Brook and Brett Haakenson; one great granddaughter, Mayla Carper; and one sister, Carol (David) Pulsfus of Dane; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gary in 1961; husband, Stan in 2008; three brothers, Charles, Donald and Robert Nelson; a sister, Marjorie Dembny. Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, Columbus. Rev. Robert V. Moberg officiated. Visitation was from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 17 at the Jensen funeral home in Columbus, and from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the church on Wednesday. Interment was in the Cooksville Lutheran Cemetery, Cooksville followed by a time of fellowship, coffee and bars at the Cooksville Lutheran Church. Memorials may be directed to the music department at Faith Lutheran Church or Waunakee Manor to establish a fund for a new chapel keyboard. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Waunakee Manor for their compassionate care.