Nancy Carol Marchese

Nancy Carol Marchese, age 83, of Montello, WI, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Montello Care Center. She was born on October 19, 1942, in Rockton, IL, a daughter of Everett and Violet (May) Anderson.

Nancy married Joseph “Butch” Marchese in Rockford, IL. She loved to golf, spend time with her family, and take trips with her girlfriends to golf in Florida. Nancy also enjoyed traveling and going to LPGA Tournament events.

Those Nancy leaves behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 60 years, Joseph “Butch” Marchese of Montello; son, Joseph C. Marchese of Rockford, IL; her grandson, Charles Joseph Marchese of Monroe, WI; brother, Kurt (Holly) Keister; numerous brothers and sisters; nephew, Scott (Kim) Anderson; her dog, Cagney; many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jenniel Marchese; beloved dog, Sassy; numerous brothers and sisters.

A gathering for the family and friends of Nancy Marchese will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Wachholz and Sons Funeral Home, 303 Harvard St., in Princeton. There will also be a gathering of family and friends at the Harvest Field Church, 5600 Auburn Street in Rockford, IL, at a later date. Please visit our website at www.wachholzandsons.com to send a condolence or to share a memory of Nancy with her family.

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