"I have known Yvonne since my son, Alek, was in day care. I still believe that my son became a "lefty" from her. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. "
In loving memory of
Yvonne E. Fuller
August 3, 1961 - January 26, 2025
Yvonne E. Fuller, age 63, of Mattoon, died on January 26, 2025 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on August 3, 1961 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Maynard Sr. and Eva (Maus) Blodgett. She married Mark Fuller on June 14, 1980 in Mattoon.
Yvonne was a 1979 graduate of Antigo High School. She tied flies for Sheldon's for a number of years and also made wreaths for Teal's Foliage. Most recently she worked in the kitchen at Wittenberg Elementary School.
Yvonne enjoyed reading, traveling, camping and weekends away scrap booking with the girls. Her grandkids were her pride and joy.
Survivors include her husband, Mark; three children, Denise (Nick) Burkhart of Deerbrook, Jessica (Mark) Gardner of Wausau, and Erik (Cori) Fuller of Kaukauna; six grandchildren, Caitlyn and Chloe Burkhart, Aaralyn and Reese Gardner, Ozzie and Remy Fuller; a sister, Michelle (Kevin) Zeinert of Mattoon; two brothers, Maynard (Shannon Jackson) Blodgett Jr. of Birnamwood and Duane Blodgett of Birnamwood; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Don (Nancy) Fuller of Mattoon, Joe (Cindy) Fuller of Antigo, Jeanne Schmidt of Antigo and Ken (Vicki) Fuller of Pearson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Denise Blodgett; father and mother-in-law, Don and Ann Fuller; brother-in-law, Harry Schmidt; and grandparents, Stephen and Helen (Johnson) Blodgett and Phillip and Charlotte (Bruckman) Maus.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 30 at 7 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Pockat officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of service.
Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Mattoon in the Spring.
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the nurses at the Volm Cancer Center and the IMC nurses at Wausau Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Our thanks also go to Compassus Hospice, whose support allowed her to spend her final days in the comfort of her home.