Vernon J. Marshall

Vernon J. Marshall, 76 of Coloma, WI, formerly of Rockford, departed this earthly life at 12:15 pm on October 14, 2010 in St. Michael’s Hospital, Stevens Point, WI, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Born December 25, 1933 to James and Verina (Wentworth) Marshall in McHenry, IL. Attended Rockford East High Class of 1952. Married the love of his life, Betty Colleen Hallstrom on December 26, 1953. Employed by the Brearley Company for 34 years before retiring in 1993. He then worked part time for several years at Bob’s Hardware. In late 2002 he and his wife retired to their summer home on Pleasant Lake in Coloma, WI. He was an avid fan of NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon and a lifelong fan of Professional Wrestling. As his health allowed he enjoyed standing at the rail on his front deck watching the lake. In recent years, he lived for visits from his family and especially from his grandchildren. Survived by his wife, Betty Colleen; daughters, Kris (Greg) Gray and Nancy Marshall; son, Walter (fiancé, Susan Meyer) Marshall; grandchildren, Melissa (Mitch) Thomas, Sheryl Gray, Matthew Gray, Jason Marshall and Jarrod Marshall; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Kallin and Meadow Thomas, Brennan Folts and Callie Marshall; brother, James (Norma) Marshall; sister, Agnes (Richard) Leon; sister-in-law, Sonja Krivitskie; best friend, Louis Zimmerlee; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents and sister, Jane Wrage. A memorial service will be at 2 pm on Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd. Inurnment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation half hour prior to the service. Tributes to the family at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com