Lee Z. Tyne

Tyne, Lee Z. MADISON - Lee Z. Tyne, age 98, of Madison, was born to eternal life on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at University Hospital. She led a full and active life until our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ called her home. Lee was born on June 2, 1909, in Watertown, the daughter of George and Sara (Knoll) Zoelle. She lived most of her life in Sterling, Ill. Lee married Cyril Martin Tyne on Aug. 25, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1974. Lee married Lloyd Van Deburg on Oct. 16, 1993, in Madison. She taught at Thome School in Rock Falls, Ill., until her retirement. Lee was a member of St. Marys Catholic Quilters Group in Sterling, Ill., Edith Eykamp Circle at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Sterling, the Sterling Garden Club, and Sterling Ladies of Elks. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and was active in Elizabeth Circle, Miriam Circle, Blanket Work Shop, Prayer Shawls Ministry, Luther Campus Ministry, and numerous Bible studies. Lee was devoted to her family, friends and church. She is survived by a son, Lee (Margaret) Tyne of Menomonee Falls; daughter, Mary Lou Tyne of Madison; four grandchildren, Elisabeth (David) Jozwiak, Kari Louise Tyne, Shannon (James) Nies and Michelle (Scott) Selby; six great-grandchildren, Abby and Hannah Jozwiak, Tyner and Jordyn Nies, Tatum Abrams and Bryce Selby; a brother, Charles Zoelle; sister, Ruth Thies; and husband, Lloyd Van Deburg. Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Cyril; and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, with the Rev. William White presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, Ill., at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Art Ventures at Bethel Horizons.