Joyce Marie Mellgren-Kyle

Joyce M. Mellgren-Kyle, age 86, a beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025.

She was born on September 5, 1938, in Barron, Wisconsin, to Robert L. and Bertha M. (Wagenbach) Hughes. She attended Hillsdale School in 1952, when her family moved to California where she finished the 8th grade. She graduated from Leuzinger High School in 1956.

During her years in California she lived in Gardena and was employed for various electronic companies as an assembler. She had 3 kids while in California and eventually returned to the Wisconsin/Minnesota area. She worked for Shafer Electronics and Assemblers automated in the North Branch area. She retired in 1989 from TSI as an assembler. She then moved to Wisconsin and opened a restaurant for a while. For the last 24 years she resided in Webster, Wisconsin. 

Joyce was very involved in volunteering and fundraising in her community of Webster, Wisconsin. Webster School Backpack Program was her passion along with many other organizations such as the Lions club, American Legion Auxiliary, The Food Bank, and one of her favorites, Christmas at the Fort. "Forts Folle Avoine" in Danbury, WI. She truly dedicated her life to helping others

She enjoyed her flowers and making crafts to sell at her garage sales or at the thrift stores in Danbury and Webster. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to Arizona and sightseeing in many states along the way.

 Bowling and horse shoes with many of her friends brought a lot of joy. Fishing was another past time she enjoyed.

Joyce is survived by her Husband, Robert L. Kyle Sr; her Children, Annette (Kerry) Olson, Tim (Peggy) Hogan & Robert Kyle Jr; her Grand children, David (Jessica) Olson, Scott (Jennifer) Olson, Samantha Hogan (Bryan) Darko and Joshua Hogan; her Great Grandchildren Lily, Anika, Warren, Odin and Oskar; her Brothers, Robert Hughes of Berkeley, CA and William Hughes of Torrance, CA; other relatives and friends.

Joyce was preceded in death by her son, Robert Charles Hogan; her parents, Robert L and Bertha M Hughes; and her Brother, Roger Hughes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Monday, June 16, 2025, at St. John's Catholic Church, 26455 Muskey Ave. S, Webster, WI 54893). Visitation will be held from 3 PM until 5 PM on Sunday, June 15, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Additional visitation will be held Monday at the church from 10 AM until the time of the Mass. Joyce will be laid to rest at Wayside Cemetery in Barron, WI at a later date. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes & Cremation Services is serving Joyce's family.

26530 Lakeland Avenue N.

Webster, WI 54893

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