Ethel Lyksett 11/08/2014

Ethel M. Lyksett 96 of Hudson passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2014 at the Christian Community Home surrounded by family.  Ethel was born September 21st, 1918 in Somerset, WI to Gust and Lillie (Kress) Brown. She was one of ten children. Ethel graduated from Somerset High School.  She was united in marriage to Edward “Bud” Lyksett on May 24, 1941. They were blessed with 4 children; Joan, Sharon, Douglas, and Gail.  Ethel enjoyed caring for others, hosting family dinners, and watching her favorite team The Green Bay Packers. She also enjoyed spending quality time with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren that brought much joy to her life.  She is survived by Brother Russell Brown of Somerset, WI, daughters Joan Lyksett of Hudson, Sharon (Wayne) Fitzenberger of Grant, MN, and Gail (Richard) Kennebeck of Hudson. Sisters in law: Sara Lyksett, Kathy Lyksett-Jones, Eleanore Brown, and Darlene Brown.  Grandchildren: Holly Fitzenberger, Mark Fitzenberger, Julie Anderson, Karen Wilkerson, Lori Fitzenberger, Michael Fitzenberger, Brandon Lyksett, Heather Hayes, and Jayme Kennebeck.  GreatGrandchildren: Mark Thompson, Nick and Daniel Anderson, Nathan and Owen Wilkerson, Haley and Becca Lyksett, Jaydin and Danica Hayes, and Rex Fitzenberger.  GreatGreatGrandson: Leo Thompson.  She is preceded in death by Parents Lillie and Gust Brown, Brothers Gilbert, Earl, Floyd, Milton, Gust “David” and Ray Brown, Sisters Baya Wert and Elsie Miller. Husband Edward “Bud” Lyksett, Son Douglas and Great Grandson Anthony Anderson.  Funeral Services for Ethel wtook place 11am Saturday November 15, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church 1205 6th Street Hudson, WI. Visitation was also Saturday from 9:30-11:00 am at the church.  A private burial was at the Willow River Cemetery following the service.  Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of Hudson.