Willamette (Mette) Wilson (Wybourn) 73 of Lena, IL passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Monroe, WI. She was born on July 13, 1951, in Freeport, IL to Norman and Janice (Ferguson) Wybourn. Mette graduated from Lena Winslow High School class of 1969. She married Jack Wilson in November of 1969 and divorced in 2002.

She worked as a CNA at Lena Continental Manor Nursing Home for about 10 years, Christian Connection Daycare, and Shift Supervisor at CVS Pharmacy for 17 years before retiring in 2021. Mette enjoyed researching genealogy and watching a variety of game shows. She adored spending time with family and friends for the Lena Fall Festival.  She also loved planning all the family reunions.

She is survived by two sons: Jamie (Heather) Wilson of Orangeville, Il and Jayson (Lisa Bauer) Wilson of Lena, IL. Six grandchildren; Kayla Wilson (Kyle Kness), Kalli Wilson (Jessie VanLoo), Ian Wilson, Abigail Lawson, Ashleigh Wilson and Alizabeth Wilson; three great grandchildren; Lennox Lawson, Laikyn Lawson and Carlisle White. Brother; Terry (Rhonda) Wybourn of Dekalb, Il, two sisters; Noreen Steinmann of Monroe, WI and Leigh Ann (Norman) Knoll of Lena, IL. Many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, brother-in-law, Larry Steinmann.

A memorial service will be held on Friday January 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena with a visitation from 9:00 AM until the time of service.

Luncheon to follow the services at the church.

A memorial has been established in her name.