Stephen Douglas Garthwaite Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Steve D. Garthwaite, age 68, of Brodhead, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013, at Rainbow Hospice Care, Jefferson, WI. He was born on July 27, 1945 in Monroe, WI, the son of Burdette and Phyllis (Garner) Garthwaite. Steve graduated from Brodhead High School in 1963. He was an Army/Navy Veteran, having served in Vietnam, retiring in 1993. He also had worked at the Sentry Food store and most recently Piggly Wiggly, both of Brodhead. He was a member of Decatur Lake Golf Course, Brodhead. Steve enjoyed the Badgers, golfing, traveling to Las Vegas, and especially being with family. He is survived by his children, Vanessa (Chris) Backhaus, Las Vegas, NV, Daniel (Shelly) Garthwaite, Beloit, WI, David (Danielle Axelson) Garthwaite, Janesville, WI; two brothers, Phil (Sue) Garthwaite, Footville, WI, Brad (Cindy) Garthwaite, Beloit, WI; a sister, Laurie (James Rodes) Garthwaite, Las Vegas, NV; five grandchildren, Dustin, Megan, Aaron, Madison and Cole. Steve was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 14, 2013, at the D.L. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, BRODHEAD. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery with Military Rites.�

Stephen Douglas Garthwaite

July 27, 1945 - December 9, 2013