Marge Bostwick
January 26, 1937 ~ February 13, 2018
Marjorie 'Marge' Bostwick, 81, of Mount Vernon, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Hallmark Care Center, Mount Vernon. Funeral Service: 3 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, by Pastor Sean Hansen. Visitation: 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Private Burial: Mount Vernon Cemetery.
Survivors include her children, Eric (Michelle) of Mount Vernon, Todd of Waukegan, Illinois, Kristin (Leslie) Messick of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Kirk (Elizabeth) of Cary, North Carolina, and Mark Bostwick of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Erin (Jesse) and Zachary (Katie), Anna, Cody, and Nicky (Kasey), and Colin and Eva Joy; great-grandchildren, James and Elvin; siblings, Vern (Ruth-Ann), Ruth Hauser, and Marion Wong; and many extended family and friends.
Marjorie Ann Erdman was born January 26, 1937, in Jefferson, Wisconsin, to Louis and Hattie (Raithel) Erdman. She attended Fort Atkinson High School, graduating in 1954. She married Thomas Bostwick on April 30, 1955. They began their family in Wisconsin, then moved to the Mount Vernon area in 1975, where they have resided since. Marge was a homemaker, and provided daycare services for local families.
Marge loved her home which was a canvas for her to decorate for each season. She loved celebrating the holidays'hosting, decorating, and especially spending time with family. Marge cherished her family and sincerely missed Tom after his passing, but he was always in her thoughts and never left her heart. She adored spending time with children, especially babies. Marge was a social person, always approached every situation with good humor, and made the best of everything. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tom; infant son, Thomas Arthur Jr.; brothers, William and Art; daughter-in-law, Maria Theresa; and brothers-in-law, Marvin and Gim.
Marge's family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Hallmark Care Center for their generous care given to Marge over the past several months.
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Sorry to hear of the passing of Marge. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I have many fond memories of spending time with my cousin Marge. We always got together at our family farm or Marge’s farm. We grew up together and had lots of fun playing with each other. I remember being with Marge at the Erdman farm in Fort Atkinson playing on a roof when we heard the whistle blow – signifying the end of WWII. That was a long time ago! We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.
Sincerely, Norma (Klettke) and Gordon Free
Kirk, Mark, Eric, Todd, and Kristin,
So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I have many memories of her and her hospitality. She and your dad always made me feel welcome and at home.
May God give you His peace and comfort during this time of mourning. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jim B.