Marlene K. Gritzmacher, age 75, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Golden Living Center, Beaver Dam.

Marlene was born on June 26, 1938 in Hurley, WI to Lawrence Bourdages and Elizabeth Bott Bourdages Marchant. Her family was the center of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as going to the casino with her sisters.

Marlene is survived by her children, Robert (Lisa), Roberta, Ronald, William, Daniel, Christine, Randy (Noreen), George, Dana, Max (Melissa) and Karri (Donnie); grandchildren, Matthew, Stephanie, Eric, Ronald, Betsy, Robert, Michael, Brandon, Skyler, Race, Jeremy, Alex, Brianna, Madelyn, Makenzi, Abbigale, Oliver, Nina, Kyrie, Ashley and Katelyn; several great-grandchildren and five sisters, Patricia, Nancy, Diane, Bernadette and Linda. She is further survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her former husband, David, her brother, Robert and her sister, Arlene.

A Memorial Service for Marlene will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam. A Memorial Gathering will take place prior to the service at Cornerstone, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Golden Living Center, especially Darlene, Laura, Michelle and Stephanie, as well as AseraCare Hospice, for their loving care.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.