Delores O. Lane

Delores Olga Lane (Scheelk) of Hawkins passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026 at the age of 94.

Born on May 4, 1932, at her family home in Marathon County, Delores was one of twelve children. Her family later settled in Ingram, Wisconsin, where she spent her childhood surrounded by the companionship of her large family. As one of twelve children, Delores left school after the eighth grade to help her family, setting aside her dream of becoming a teacher. While that dream was never fulfilled in the traditional sense, Delores spent her life teaching those around her every day. She taught by example, showing her family the value of hard work, patience, resilience, and unconditional love. The lessons she shared did not come from textbooks, but from a life beautifully lived, and they will remain with her family for generations to come.

Delores met the love of her life, Jim, and they were married in 1954. Together they built a life in Hawkins, where they raised their five children and created a home filled with love, laughter, lots of jokes and hard work. Delores often said that being a mother was her most important job, and she embraced that role with her whole heart. Her family was always at the center of her world.

While raising her children, Delores worked as a hairdresser and later at Weather Shield, where she remained until her retirement. No matter where life took her, she was known for her strong work ethic, determination, and quiet strength. She faced life’s challenges with remarkable courage and grace.

Delores found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved gardening, planting flowers, feeding and watching the birds, and spending time outdoors and many nights after a long days work, she’d take a dip in their pool. Alongside Jim, she explored countless miles of the United States in their conversion van. With a large road atlas always open in her lap, she carefully highlighted every route they traveled and captured treasured memories on video. She was Jim’s faithful co-pilot and cherished every adventure they shared.

She enjoyed hunting and continued the tradition until the age of 86. She loved riding on the motorcycle with Jim, even if she often joked about what the helmet did to her hair. Whether traveling across the country or sitting quietly at home, Delores was happiest when surrounded by the people she loved.

A gifted cook and baker, Delores was especially known for her homemade buns, which became a family favorite and a symbol of the warmth and comfort she brought to every gathering. Her kitchen was the heart of her home, and no one ever left her table hungry.

Above all else, Delores will be remembered for her kindness, courage, generosity, and unconditional love. She was the strongest woman many of us have ever known. The heart of her family. Her legacy lives on in the lessons she taught, the traditions she created, and the countless lives she touched. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Delores is survived by her children, Jim Lane of Hawkins, Jon (Brenda) Lane of Ladysmith, Ray (Mich) Lane of Hawkins, Melanie (Tim) Hawkins of Andover, MN and Jim Resudek(son in law) of Hawkins. Eleven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and five siblings.

She was proceeded in death by her loving husband Jim of sixty-eight years, daughter Barb, infant grandson Jason, parents Lawrence and Dorothy Scheelk and six siblings.

There will be a celebration of life at Tom’s Way to Go Bar in Hawkins on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm.

Thank you to the staff at the Ladysmith nursing home for the wonderful care that was given to our mother.

A complete obituary will also be published in the Ladysmith News.