Deanna Schlenkermann, 83, a former resident of Rhinebeck and more recently of Elizaville, died on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.

Born, August 23, 1941, in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Hazel Mann Johnson.

Deanna enjoyed coloring, solving word puzzles, watching black and white TV shows, especially old programs with Marty Robbins, or listening to the music by Daniel O'Donnell.

She also enjoyed riding horses, taking pictures, and spending time with family especially her children and grandchildren.

Throughout her life she worked various jobs, but one she enjoyed most was working at Wardies Deli as a soup maker.

She is survived by her children, Anita White and husband Phil, Keith Schlenkermann, and Kevin Schlenkermann and companion Janet Proctor.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Karl, Paul, and Samantha, a brother Gene and sister-in-law Dixie, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents she was also predeceased by her son Tom Schlenkermann (2000), her sisters Dolores and Diana, along with 2 sisters and a brother.

Calling hours will be from 10 AM to 12 Noon on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY.

A Funeral Service will take place at 12 Noon.

Burial will follow at Union Cemetery of Hyde Park.

Deanna's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Dyson Center for Cancer Care, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (www.nuvancehealth.org/give)

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

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