Sharon A. Anderson , 66 of Algoma, passed away at home with her family by her side on May 16, 2015. She was born on September 4, 1948 to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Fett) Koss. Sharon graduated from Algoma High School and NWTC, with an Associate Degree in computer programming. Sharon married John S. Anderson in 1975 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Algoma. John and Sharon enjoyed going to the State Fair and running their Swedish Pancake House together. He preceded her in death in 1995. She worked for Derse, in Milwaukee, she also owned and operated Great American Design and Art Studios in Burlington, until the loss of her husband. She then moved back to Algoma and worked for Cape Townsend, Algoma Hardwoods, SRO, K.C.E.D.C. and currently was employed at the Farm Market Kitchen. Sharon enjoyed farming, gardening, fireworks and she loved all of her animals. She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Rosary Society.
Sharon's kindness, respect and consideration for everyone she met will linger long in all of our hearts. Her middle name was giving. She was more than generous in sharing what she had. Quick to offer a warm smile, and helping hand or soft words in the face of others adversity was who she was.
Steadfast was her love for her family. They were first, Sharon was second. She was tenacious about doing the right thing and always offering all the help she could extend to neighbors, friends and work associates.
Her faith in Jesus and His gift of salvation was reverent and childlike in its acceptance. She honored His commandments to love her neighbor, honor her parents and place her loving God first in her life.
Sharon is survived by two sisters Carol Palazzo, Algoma, Maryke (C.J.) Schmidt, DePere; one brother Frank (Darlene) Koss, Luxemburg; nieces and nephews Lynn (Cletus) Conard, Kimberly-Ann Palazzo and her husband Randolph Warnke, Vince Palazzo, Kent (Lorna) Palazzo, Philip (Kristine) Palazzo, Kris Koss (Julie) Koss-Stephany, Tanya (B.J.) Hollister, Abbie (Matt) Holtman, Jacob (Charissa) Schmidt. She was further survived by sister-in-law and brother-in-law Joan and Fred Lentz; Nieces and nephews Doug Lentz, Jason (Sara) Lentz, Matt (Chrissy) Lentz, Trisha (Mike) Rediske; two godchildren Abbie Holtman and Heather Palazzo; great nieces and great nephews, and many great friends. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband; parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Vi; brother-in-law Harry Palazzo; and nephew Jay Palazzo.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 20, 2015 from 4 to 8 P.M. at Wiesner and Massart Funeral Home, Algoma, with prayer service at 7 P.M. The visitation will continue on Thursday May 21, 2015 from 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Algoma. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 A.M., with Fr. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed here .
