Rosemary Stark

MARSHALL-Rosemary A. Stark passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the age of 73. She succumbed to an aneurysm during a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was born on August 3, 1945 in Fort Atkinson to Delbert and Betty (Bartell) Kucken. She married Mel Stark November 18, 1967.

Rosemary was a longtime member of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church in Sun Prairie where she was a member of the choir and various committees. She was a volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital. Rosemary also tutored young children to read at the elementary school in Marshall. These children adored Rosemary, and likewise, these children held a very special place in her heart.

Rosemary was an avid gardener, horticulturist, jogger, and skilled seamstress. She enjoyed a good book, a glass of wine, a bottle of beer, or a motorcycle ride! She loved crossword puzzles and word searches, and she was quick to check the grammar of any writing that crossed her path.

Rosemary is survived by her husband Mel; children Chris Stark and Robin (Vince) Jacobi; and grandchildren Kelsey, Allison, and Zachary. She is further survived by her siblings Judy (Bob) Schell, Elaine (Dale) Swenson, Jerry (Diane) Kucken, Darlene Kucken, Dorothy (Mark) Nelsen, and Don (Katie) Kucken. She was preceded in death by her parents Delbert and Betty Kucken.

Visitation will be held from 4-7:00 PM on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie. Visitation will continue from 10-11:00 AM on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, 221 Columbus Street, Sun Prairie with a Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 11:00 AM with Msgr. Duane Moellenberndt presiding. Rosemary will be brought to her final place of rest in springtime at Prairie Home Cemetery in Waukesha.

Memorial donations are appreciated to Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care at www.agrace.org/donate or 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. The family wishes to thank the staff at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg for their care and support during Rosemary's final days.

Rosemary was a gentle soul and an outstanding role model for her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all those that have had the honor of crossing her path.

Cress Funeral Home
1310 Emerald Terrace
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
608-837-9054