Ann B. Ayers

January 17, 1944 - February 6, 2019

Ann Butler Ayers, 75, of Minocqua, passed away on Wed., Feb. 6, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, WI after a courageous battle with cancer. Ann was born in Dubuque, IA, on January 17, 1944 to Edward and Catherine Nicks Butler. After graduating from Lakeland Union High School, Ann obtained her bachelor and her master degrees from Marquette University in Milwaukee. She married George Ayers in 1975 and taught in the Police Science Department at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton before moving back to Minocqua to be with family and to enjoy her retirement. Survivors include her six siblings: Dr. Thomas (Marge) Butler of Hazelhurst, Dr. John (Debra) Butler of Hazelhurst, Mary C. Butler of Sonoma, CA., Ellen (John) Hoban of New Berlin, WI, Catherine Hogan of Hazelhurst, and Barbara (Tim) Ahlering of Northbrook, IL, 3 nieces and 4 nephews. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Catherine Butler and her husband, George. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Marshfield Clinic of Minocqua and The Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, for their exceptional support and care. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in Ann’s name or to a charity of your choice. Private services will be held at a future date.