Denise (Cleo) Mallak, age 62, of Osceola, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 surrounded by family at her home.

Cleo was born on July 3, 1960 to John and Cheri Busson in St. Paul, Minnesota.

She went to school at Tartan high school in Oakdale, MN. She completed a Hazardous Material certificate from 916 Vo-tech in Maplewood, MN. Cleo was a dedicated employee, mentor and supervisor. She was a beloved co-worker to many at Minnesota Mutal in Maplewood, MN, Towne & Country Lanes in Burlington, WI, Grand Geneva Resort and Spa in Lake  Geneva, WI, and Menards in St. Croix Falls, WI.

Cleo was a talented softball player (catcher), hockey cheerleader and bowler. She was a lover of side-by -side rides with her sisters, holidays, karaoke, bingo, spending time with her friends and family and having fun.

Cleo was strong willed, spirited, sassy, thoughtful, honest, loyal, witty, a spitfire, empathic, loving, warm, hilarious, fun, compassionate, courageous, stubborn, an intent listener, master of expletives, had an infectious personality and was loved by all who knew her.

Cleo is preceded in death by her father, John Busson.

Cleo is survived by her mother, Cheri Busson; husband, Robert; children, Dustin (David Busson-Zajac) Busson-Sokolik, Desiree (Jake) Hawley and Jessika (Josh) Willey; grandchildren, Adelaide and Ryker Hawley and Emmett Willey; sisters, Debora Busson, Dawn (Jim) Sim; brothers, Gary (Dawn) Ahlers and Larry (Heike) Ahlers; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeanne (Kelly) Burrows, Greg (Melissa) Mallak, Jeff Mallak, Vicki (Nate) Panovich and Bill (Bridget) Mallak; father and mother-in-law, Paul and Annette Mallak and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The family of Cleo wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Adoray Home Health and Hospice, Dr. Steve McCormack and team at Westfields in New Richmond, WI.

Last Update: Nov 10, 2022 11:38 am CST