Vaughn LaBelle, 80, of Bowler, passed away on Oct. 13, 2014, in Shawano. Born on May 21, 1934, in the town of Bartelme, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Irene (Gardner) Vele.
On June 27, 1992, Vaughn was united in marriage to Albert W. LaBelle in Milwaukee. Albert preceded her in death on April 17, 2007. Vaughn spent most of her life in the Bowler area. She enjoyed crafting and running the family food stand at powwows. The most important thing to Vaughn was her family. She loved spending as much time as she could with them.
Vaughn was preceded in death by her daughter, Jean Ann Doxtater Martinez; her granddaughter, Mercedes Martinez, whom she raised; and several brothers and sisters.
Vaughn is survived by her sons, Kelly (Rebecca) Doxtater, of Kewaskum, David Doxtater, of Green Bay, and Mark (Simone) Doxtater, of Bowler; her grandchildren, Katie, Chelsea, Alex (Sara), Vaughn and Jenna; her great-grandchildren, Mason, Carson, Jackson, Takoah, Taliah, Tamiah; her siblings, Allen (Leona) Vele, of Bowler, and Susan (Lee) Williams, of Oklahoma; numerous nieces and nephews, including special niece Olivia (Risk) Rosenow. She is further survived by two great-nieces, Roselynn and Revel.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Burial will be in the Red Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Swedberg Funeral is assisting the family with the arrangements.