DOLORES THERESIA (SQUIRES) POKORNY
DOLORES THERESIA (SQUIRES) POKORNY
Dolores Theresia (Squires) Pokorny passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at Dove Health Care in Osseo, WI.
Dolores was born July 26, 1932, at the Krohn Hospital on Main St. in Black River Falls, WI, to parents Millard and Leona (Laufenberg) Squires. She was baptized in August of 1932 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Alma Center, where she remained a constant member until her death. She belonged to the church choir as a teenager and was a member and officer of the PCCW in the 1980s. She was a member of the Merry Heart Bible Study in 1980-1990s. She could always be found with a rosary on her or with her no matter where she was. She prayed while walking or patiently waiting for family. She was known for her love of baking and cooking where no one ever left her home hungry.
Dolores attended a one-room country school for grades 1-8. She attended Hixton High School where she was involved in band, chorus and forensics and graduated in May 1950.
Dolores met the love of her life, Roy L. Pokorny, June 14, 1949. Fifteen months later, they were married Sept. 7, 1950, at Immaculate Conception Church of Alma Center. She always said that she was raised four miles south of Alma Center and lived the rest of her life four miles north of Alma Center. Dolores and Roy loved to dance and did so for 50 years until health slowed them down. Eleven children were born to their union.
Dolores was a wonderful, hardworking, dedicated farmwife, being the mother to her 11 children brought her joy and love. She was a blessing to her grandchildren and friends. Her smile and loving arms around you could make your troubles all go away. She was happiest always when she was “home” on the family farm.
She is survived and lovingly missed by her children, Roy (Sally Jo) Pokorny, Merrillan, Michael (Sandra Osborne)Pokorny, Ladson, SC, Maureen Chapman, Cary, NC, Denise (Robert) Alexander, Georgetown, TX, Daniel (Wendy) Pokorny, Neillsville, Dawn (Steve) Pokorny-Fisher, Eau Claire, Renee (Mark) Brommer, Alma Center, Rhonda (Jerry) Shuck, Phoenix, AZ, Darren (Erin) Pokorny, Sparta, Doyle (Kim) Pokorny, Waupun, and Derrick (Andrea) Pokorny, Waunakee. She is further survived by 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lavon (Dennis) Rader, Green Bay, and Mary (Roy Lippert) Armbruster, Chili; along with several nieces and nephews.
Dolores Pokorny is preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy; her parents, Millard and Leona Squires; brothers Roger James and Donald; sister Nancy; father- and mother-in-law, Louis and Tillie Pokorny; daughter-in-law Teena Pokorny; son-in-law Jeffrey Chapman; grandson, Travis Pokorny; and great-grandson Alexander Aguilar.
The funeral mass for Dolores was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Alma Center. A visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. at the church Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Visitation continued at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial took place in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery following the mass.
The pallbearers were Dolores’ six sons, Roy, Michael, Daniel, Darren, Doyle, and Derrick.
The honorary pallbearers were Dolores’ five daughters, Maureen, Denise, Dawn, Renee, and Rhonda.
Dolores’ family would like to extend their most heartfelt gratitude and love to Dove Skilled Nursing Home and Dr. Dickson for their compassion and love shown to Mom during her time at Dove St. Croix Hospice for making her last days on earth filled with peace. You are all truly angels on earth.
Torgerson’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.