LANI JO BAILEY

LANI JO BAILEY

     Lani Jo Bailey, 72, passed away Sept. 19, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by her family after her battle with cancer. She was born on Dec. 19, 1950, in Ithaca, NY, to William and Audrey (Vinney) Arnold Sr. 

     The family moved with Lani’s dad’s career change to Humbird, WI, where she grew up and graduated from Alma Center High School in 1969. She went on through the years to work as a CNA, bartender, and working for Regal where she was for 27 years before retiring. On Oct. 3, 1981, she married her second husband, Stephen Bailey, in Ladysmith, WI. He preceded her in death 23 years prior. 

     She enjoyed her 50s and 60s country, Elvis and camping in Hatfield over the years. Lani will forever be remembered for her love for the Packers, Sunset Tavern, her Korbel with Diet Pepsi, and how much she cared for others. Her friends, family and Sunset family will miss her dearly.

     Lani is survived by her daughters, Audra (Dave) Moline and Tanya (Broc) Thompson; son Chris Bailey; grandchildren TJ Bakalars, Brady Bakalars and Will (Gabby) Moline; brother Billy (Joanne) Arnold; and sister Sandy Scherz.

     She is preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Bailey; son James Larson; siblings Lester “Butch” (Debbie) Arnold and Annie (JT Trausch) Van Kirk; and brother-in-law Darrel Scherz. 

     Visitation was held Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at the Buswell Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Elden Simonson officiated a short service at 2 p.m. Burial immediately followed at the Hatfield Cemetery. In good Lani fashion, there will be a time to share more memories at the Sunset Tavern following the burial. 

     The Buswell Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements, 715-299-2231.