Luonne A. Berglund, age 89, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Monday March 2, 2026, at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  Luonne was born in New London, the youngest of 4 children on May 1, 1936, to the late Walter and Theresa (Gabriel) McDermitt.

Following graduation at New London High School, Luonne was united in marriage to Darrell Berglund on June 25, 1955.  The couple enjoyed 50 years together until Darrell's passing in 2005.  She worked at Stubenrauch and Associates for many years.  Luonne loved to travel, enjoyed trips to the casino and Friday night fish fry's with a Manhattan.

She will be missed by her three daughters:  Rhonda (Fred) Lecker, Freedom, Anne (Greg) Young, Greenville, and Michelle (Kevin) Miller, Appleton; 9 grandchildren:  Jeff (Ericka), Nicole (Mitchell), Sarah (Jason), Michael (Tasia), Ryan (Donya), Jennifer (Rob), Stephanie (Matt), Matthew (Nadine), and Emily (Joe); 14 great-grandchildren:  Bella, London, Harper, Lainey, Lilly, Brayden, Raegan, Colton, Knox, Sophia, Layla, Memphis, Evelyn, Valarie, and baby coming in May; and daughter-in-law Mary Berglund, Appleton.  She is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Theresa McDermitt, husband Darrell, son Rod, 2 brothers:  Maury and Niles, and sister Sharon.

A funeral service will take place at 11 am on Monday, March 9, at the Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel.  Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Monday from 9 am until 10:45.  Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Marquis and the nursing staff on the 8th floor at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton.