e importance of education. She lived life to the fullest and traveled the world with a particular love of Europe. Politics were an important part of her life and she volunteered often for the Democratic Party. Lynne was also an avid gardener and belonged to a garden club in Madison. She could not wait to get out in her gardens and get her hands dirty. She is survived by her daughters Heidi (Scott) Irwin of Chippewa Falls and Angela Schad of Madison, fiancé Harold (Mac) McGranahan of Linden, brother Jim (Rosy) Bartells of Three Lakes, 6 grandchildren, and her two beloved dogs Wolfgang and Victoria Grace. She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Lucille Bartells, her aunts Thelma Wilde and Irene Epftein, son-in-law Gerald Schad and her two dogs Muffin and Dexter. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in memory of Lynne Bartells. A celebration of life will take place on January 5th, 2013 at Wah Kee Restaurant located at 600 Williamson St. Madison WI, 53703 from 2pm to 5pm. Lynne was a great friend, mom and grandmother and will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.