Janet (Marsh) Williams

March 30, 1920 - November 25, 2015

Janet Marsh Williams, age 95, of Brodhead, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at her home. She was born on March 30, 1920 in Spring Grove Township, Green County, WI, the daughter of Arbor and Louisa (Pinnow) Marsh. She married Willis C. Williams on February 12, 1942. He passed away on June 13, 2000. Janet attended Atwood School, graduated from Brodhead High School in 1938, and attended Beloit Business College in 1939. Janet and her husband farmed in the Juda-Brodhead area until 1969 when they retired to Brodhead. Janet worked at Burgess Battery, Freeport, IL, for 9 years and then to Amerock, Rockford, IL, for 10 years. She was a Homemakers Club member for 50 years and held various offices. After retiring, she took-up golf and thoroughly enjoyed it. She was a member of the Decatur Lake Country Club, the Ladies Auxiliary, and the Wednesday Night Couples League, where she was secretary and treasurer for 10 years. She also was a serious reader. She is survived by her children: Linda (Wally) Wilson, Sherry (Tom) Kuebli, both of Brodhead, Gregory (Carol) Williams, Janesville, Steven (Tara) Williams, Philippines; a brother, Paul (Yvonne) Marsh, New York; 15 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandson; a special nephew, Walter (Gladys)Williams, Brodhead; dear friends, Janet Hoesly, and Carol Peterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son Michael at birth in 1947; brothers, Kenneth and Lawrence Marsh, a sister, Elizabeth, and a grandson, Michael Kuebli. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2015, at the D.L. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, BRODHEAD, WI with Rev. Irv Case officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Oakley, WI. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. on Monday until time of services at the funeral home.�