Marvelle H. Eernisse

Marvelle Eernisse, age 89 years of Grafton, passed away at her residence on Friday, December 14, 2012. She was born November 13, 1923 in Grafton, daughter of William and Iona Graff Hilgart. Marvelle was a graduate of Grafton High School and on April 17, 1945, she married Robert Eernisse at St. Joseph's Church, Grafton. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Rose-Harms American Legion Auxiliary, and the Catholic Order of Foresters. She is survived by her husband Robert, 3 sons William (Nadine) of Grafton, Bruce "Virgil" (Janice) of TN and Brian (Becky) of Oostburg, 4 daughters Lynn Mary Holzer of Grafton, Laurie (David) Schwalbe of Grafton, Lee Anne Reif of Grafton and Lisa (Randy) Mueller of Saukville , 23 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, her brother James (Lucille) Hilgart of Grafton, 4 sisters Marceline (Leroy) Paulin of Grafton, Beatrice Blank of Sanibel Island, FL, Beverly (Eugene) Proefrock and Marilyn Clemins of Grafton, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by 3 sons; Joseph, Robert Jr. and Bert, her daughter-in-law Linda, 3 brothers; Robert, William and Francis and her sister Valeria. Mass of...[more]

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ristian Burial Monday evening, December 17, 7 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1619 Washington St., Grafton. Interment St. Joseph Parish cemetery. Visitation at the CHURCH Monday from 4-6:30 PM. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Cedarburg, is assisting the family with arrangements.