Marjorie Ellen Sprosty

Marjorie Ellen Sprosty, 80, of rural Norwalk passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at her home with her husband Ken by her side.  Marjorie was born Feb. 18, 1941, to Gilbert and Margaret (Lewiston) Kvam in La Crosse. 

Marjorie graduated at the top of her class, and when she went to work at the local hospital, they noticed how skilled she was.  Marjorie found herself at the Concordia Ballroom in La Crosse many weekends, and one special day, she met a young man who loved dancing as much as she did.  Marjorie married Kenneth Stephen Sprosty on Oct. 3, 1965, in La Crosse by Pastor Kime. They made their life together on a beautiful ridgetop near Sparta, where she and Ken raised their family.  When Marjorie wasn’t working, she enjoyed her beautiful surroundings and grooming her horses.  King, Babe and Joey were a few of her favorites that she loved working with over the years.  

Marjorie and Ken built their life around their love of polka music and attending bands all over the state. Ken continued following local polka events and took her dancing a few days before her passing. Her illness did not stop Marjorie from still enjoying the music. 

Marjorie is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ken; her daughter, Sandy Timm of Noth St. Paul; four grandchildren, Steven, Angela, Alexis and Jed; a son-in-law, James Holt; Molly, the dog; Melissa Larsen, her loving caregiver; a special nephew, Lonnie; along with many other loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Stacy Holt.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, rural Norwalk. Pastor Bob Gerke will officiate.  Family and friends are invited for visitation Sunday, Oct. 10, from 3–6 p.m. at the Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home in Sparta. Visitation also will be held Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The family has asked that memorials be given in lieu of flowers.  

The Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com

Comments are closed.

  • Linda Lee Smith

    March 26th, 2024
    by

    Linda Lee Smith departed for the journey to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 16, 2024. 


    Rita Jo (Rueckheim) Hammond

    March 26th, 2024
    by

    It is with great sorrow we announce that we lost a sister and friend, Rita Jo (Rueckheim) Hammond. Rita, 62, of Sparta, Wis., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Mayo Health in Sparta, Wis.


    Mary Wallace

    March 25th, 2024
    by

    Mary Wallace, 79, of Viroqua Wis., died March 21, 2024. She was born to Bert and Lola (Clark) Wallace on Aug. 15, 1944. 


    Danielle J. Fields

    March 20th, 2024
    by

    Danielle J. Fields, 23, of Sparta passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born Sept. 3, 2000, to Jacci Osmond and Eric Fields in Tomah. She grew up in Sparta and graduated from Sparta High School in 2018.


    Kenneth R. McDaniel

    March 16th, 2024
    by

    Kenneth R. McDaniel, 88, of Tomah passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta. 


  • Sandra Ann Collins

    March 15th, 2024
    by

    Sandra Ann Collins, 77, an incredibly loving mother, mother in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away on March 13, 2024, peacefully at her home. 


    Alan Burgess Willis

    March 15th, 2024
    by

    Alan Burgess Willis, 84, of Westby, Wis., passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024.  Alan was born Sept. 13, 1939, to Alfred “Fred” and Florence (Lamb) Willis in Whitestown, Vernon County, Wis.


    Linda Lou Zimmerman

    March 15th, 2024
    by

    Linda Lou Zimmerman, 66, of Cashton, Wis., passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Linda was born to George and Edna (Brock) Abbenaus on June 27, 1957, in Billings, Mont.


    Patrick Donald Leis

    March 5th, 2024
    by

    Patrick Donald Leis, 61, of Westby, formerly of Cashton, Wis., died March 4, 2024, at the Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis.


    Kim Ballwahn

    March 5th, 2024
    by

    Kim Ballwahn, 63, of Wilton went home to meet Jesus on March 4, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.


    Ardella Marie Leis

    February 26th, 2024
    by

    Ardella Marie Leis, 89, of Cashton, Wis., passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Ardella was born March 17, 1934, to Joseph and Irma (Schmitz) Schreier. 


  • Archives