Lucille Francis (Kaderly) Thommen

Lucille Francis (Kaderly) Thommen, 89 years young, passed peacefully away on her mother’s birthday, into the loving arms of her Savior on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. She was born in Spring Grove Township, Green County, at her family home on Nov. 25, 1926, the eldest child of Andrew and Mildred (Lentz) Kaderly. She married her sweetheart Christian Thommen in Monroe, Wis., on Oct. 29, 1950. He passed away on Mar. 7, 1999.

Lucille was passionate about the stewardship of the land; she was an active gardener, farmed in Spring Grove Township, loved raising chickens, and was a willing caretaker of any wandering creature that happened upon her doorstep. She could often be found looking for the best deals at an auction or sale to add to her many collections. She was an enthusiastic collector of dishes, knick-knacks, and vintage toys. Lucille was also an avid baker. Her black raspberry pies were always the highlight of any family event. Lucille worked hard her entire life.

Despite constantly being busy, she was always willing to lend a hand and never shied away from helping out.  Lucille worked every autumn for TenEyck Apple Orchard of Brodhead for 30 years and the Larson Cheese Factory of Juda for 21 years, where she made many life-long friendships.

She will lovingly be remembered for her selflessness, her compassion, and her love of God’s creatures. Lucille will be dearly missed by family and friends.

She is survived by her four children, Pam (Carl) Clair, Sherry St. John, Christian (Laurie) Thommen, Jr., and Yvonne (Alan) DeVoe; a brother, Paul (Priscilla) Kaderly; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a grandson, Parker St. John, and a grandson-in-law, Butch Reynolds.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, Nov. 18, at the D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead.A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. Friday until time of services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Brodhead.

Online condolences can be made at www.dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com.