Anna Tanner

Stoughton resident Anna J. Tanner, 85, passed away Aug. 19, 2015. Anna was born July 1, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles and Anne Flaws.

She was a loving wife to Marvin T. Tanner for 55 years, mother to James (Sue Waldrop) Owens, Virginia (Jeff) Thompson, Kathleen (Brian) Liebman, Susan (Rick) Smith and Marvin (Lisa) Tanner, a grandmother to Kelly, Sarah, Dylan, Amanda, Wyatt, Mackenzie, Zach and Jake, a sister and aunt to many and a friend to numerous fortunate people as she was as nice and caring to someone she knew for 60 years as someone she knew for 60 seconds.

Anna could accomplish anything she set her mind to, as she was one of the strongest women you would ever meet. She devoted her life to raising her family, and was Mom and Grandma to many, even beyond her biological family. Anna was an avid nature and animal lover, and a diehard Cubs fan. She is survived by her husband, son, daughters and eight grandchildren. Anna was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy.

Condolences may be sent to Marvin Tanner and family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anna's name can be made to her favorite charities: St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Shriner's Children's Hospital or the World Wildlife Fund.