Enid Carlton Tyler Mikonowicz

Enid Carlton Tyler Mikonowicz, born December 6, 1919, died on December 20, 2025, at the Sauk County Health Care Center.  Enid was born in Medford and prior to her first birthday, she moved with her parents, (Felix) Carl Tyler and Emma Morrison Tyler, by horse and wagon to the farm in rural Reedsburg.  She walked up the hill to attend Hickory Grove School, a one-room schoolhouse for grades one through eight.  During her high school years, she boarded with a number of other girls at a residence in the City of Reedsburg.

Upon graduation, she attended Comptroller School in Chicago to train as a bookkeeper.  There she met her husband, Alexander Francis Mikonowicz, while working at the Sears Roebuck Company, and they were married in Chicago on August 7, 1941.  After World War II, the couple moved back to the farm in Reedsburg.  Enid worked as a bookkeeper at the Reedsburg Woolen Mills for a number of years.  After its closure, she worked for Friede Brothers Construction, and Riberich Plumbing & Heating, finally retiring at the age of 84.

Enid always loved being active and developed creative outlets throughout her life.  She loved reading, especially British mysteries; was a proud Democrat and kept current with political news; she was adept at drawing and painting her entire life, including exhibiting a watercolor at the 2025 Sauk County Fair where she received a blue ribbon.  She designed and made braided rugs with the remnants of the woolens from the Reedsburg Woolen Mill.  As an avid gardener, she loved the out-of-doors, and above all she was a prodigious letter writer with friends and penpals from around the world.

The last few years saw her eyesight, hearing and strength diminished.  In addition, her dementia increased, causing her inability to recognize her family. In spite of these losses, she found moments of happiness in small things, enjoying the view from her window watching the birds and the changing of the seasons.  Her legacy of strength and courage will live on through her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who were taught to value education and have a strong love and respect for the natural world.

Enid was preceded in death by her husband and parents.  She is survived by her children, Alex (Mary Kay), David (Diane), and Suzanne Drennan (David Joanis).  She is further survived by 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank all of the staff at the Sauk County Health Care Center for their care and dedication to Enid.  Per Enid’s wishes, there will be no funeral and a private celebration of her life will be held at a later date.