Kristine M. “Kristie” Ayers
November 20, 1958-April 5, 2022
MOUNT HOREB – Kristie M. Ayers, age 63, of Mount Horeb, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at UW Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison on Nov. 20, 1958, to Joseph and Loretta (Endres) Karls. Her family moved to a farm in the Pine Bluff area in 1960. Kristie was very proud of growing up on a farm where she developed a strong work ethic. Kristie was the baby of six children. She was small in stature but had a spunky personality which helped her through her many health struggles.
Kristie attended grade school in Pine Bluff and graduated from Middleton High School in 1976. She started working for Swiss Colony in high school and made her career there for 33 years until her retirement.
On Feb. 13, 1982, Kristie married the love of her life, Tony Ayers, at St. Mary’s Church in Pine Bluff. They welcomed a son, Adam, who was the pride and joy of her life.
Family was very important to Kristie, especially her identical twin, Kathy, who she shared many wonderful memories. She was also very close to her siblings and their families. Kristie was kind and generous and loved to cook, bake and entertain. Kristie also enjoyed volunteering in the community.
Kristie is survived by her husband, Tony; her son, Adam (Anna) Ayers and her grandson, Aden, of Oconomowoc; her siblings, twin sister Kathy (Pat) Acker of Black Earth, Audrey Braucher of Madison, Louise (Dan) Beuthin of Cross Plains, Sue (Mick) Kalscheur of Waunakee and Gary (Cherri) Karls of Blue Mounds; her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Lynne (Dave) Rufenacht of Monroe, Kathy Ayers of Madison, Mari Pat (Tom) Wittwer of Waunakee, Gerry (Cindy) Ayers of Dodgeville, Rick (Sheri) Ayers of Blue Mounds and Anita (GR) Lyons of Janesville; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Loretta; her parents-in-law, LeRoy and Lorraine Ayers; a nephew, Troy Beuthin; and two brothers-in-law, Bob Braucher and Tim Malec.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, April 11, 2022, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Mount Horeb. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery.
Heartfelt thank you to our relatives and friends, and all who have helped Kristie and her family, especially the Mount Horeb EMS, and countless healthcare workers.
In lieu of sending thank you notes, the family will make donations to various charities in memory of Kristie. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077
