Avis Favour

Stoughton- Avis M. Favour (Fossen), age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. She was born in Stoughton on October 24, 1931, the daughter of Hans and Marie (Wollwage) Fossen. Avis graduated from Deerfield High School in 1949. She worked for many years at American Family Insurance in Madison before marrying and having children. On September 26, 1964, she married Richard Favour of Beloit, WI at Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Avis and Richard lived in Rockford, IL, Beloit and Janesville, before moving to Stoughton in retirement. Avis grew up on farms around Stoughton and never lost her love of the outdoors. She was an avid gardener and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Avis is survived by her three sons, Scott (Jennifer) of Mt. Horeb, Chuck (Sabina) of Traverse City, MI, and Joe (Sarah) of St. Louis Park, MN; seven grandchildren, Molly, Taylor, Olivia, Sam, Ryan, Ethan, and Jacob; brother, Harvey (Marjorie) Fossen of Onalaska, WI, and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Eleanor, Helen, Lois, and Kermit. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, with Rev. James Koza officiating. Burial will follow in Wheeler Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of services Saturday. Please share your memories of Avis.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244