Luann's greatest joy in life was adoring and caring for her family. Her gifts were endless as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend.
 
Luann is survived by her husband of 37 years, Gregg, who was a devoted and unselfish caregiver through her many illnesses. She is also survived by her parents, Owen and Joyce Mattison of Eau Claire, WI and Mesa, AZ, a brother David (Pam) Mattison of River Falls, WI, a sister Nancy (Michael) Jones of Mesa, AZ, her two children, Josh (Jennifer) Grudem of Avondale, AZ, Missy (Berny) Kruse of Surprise, AZ, and the two best grandsons and newest loves of her life, Jarod Grudem and Carson Kruse.
 
Luann thoroughly enjoyed her life; she was strong and courageous in dealing with Diabetes, dialysis, kidney and pancreas transplants, among many other health complications. Her kindness and generous spirit has led her to give one last gift, the ultimate gift of life through organ donation. 
 
Luann asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her name to: American Diabetes Association or University of Wisconsin Madison Organ Transplant Research.
 
Visitation will be one hour prior to Luann's funeral on Friday, October 9, 2009 from 1:00-2:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm at Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Rd. Eau Claire, WI with Reverend Phyllis Averill officiating. Burial will be at Rest Haven in the town of Washington. 
 
Friends may offer condolences online at www.fullerspeckien.com.
 
Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.