Lancaster, WI-Marcella “Sally” Jean Budworth, age 88, passed away on Friday morning April 24, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, in Beetown Township Grant Co. WI. She was born on July 28, 1931 in Lancaster the daughter of Frank and Pearl (Peake) Fuerstenberg. Sally was united in marriage to John Budworth on Dec. 30, 1950 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Fennimore.
Sally graduated from Fennimore High School. After her marriage to John, they continued the family tradition of farming in Beetown Township. Sally was a very hard worker and always helped with the daily chores. Because of their hard work, Sally and John’s farm received the honor of “Century Farm”. In 1987, she began doing census work for Grant County. She also loved volunteering to take area residence to their doctors’ appointments. She enjoyed going fishing, gardening and sewing. She created many beautiful pieces of woodwork for her children and grandchildren. For several years, she and John wintered in Florida and were able to travel to Alaska and Hawaii. Sally adored her family and loved being able to be home, on the farm, raising her children and helping out with the grandchildren. Sally was able to accomplish so many things through her years. After the unfortunate diagnosis of Leukemia, she fought it head on and never complained. Sally was grateful the past 10 years. She was also very thankful for Tracy Schildgen, and Grant County Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion given to her and her family.
Marcella is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years John of Lancaster, eight children; Dave (Cheryl) Budworth of Ridgeway, Kathy (Carson) Clark of Lancaster, Joe (Julie) Budworth of Lancaster, Tom Budworth (Geneva Foster) of Prairie du Chien, Alan (Marie) Budworth of Viroqua, Larry “Lewy” (Lori) Budworth of Dodgeville, Carol (Ron) Miles of Lancaster, Paul (Leah Lemieux) Budworth of San Diego, CA, 26 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren, four siblings; Norma Starrett (Jim Ley) of Lancaster, Rosemary Stoffel of LaCrosse, Bernice (Leroy) Ihm of Lancaster, Fran Fuerstenberg of Fennimore, sister-in-law Mary (Don) McKelvey along with several nieces and nephews.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Brian Budworth, great grandson Calvin Haas, two brothers; Lawrence (Evelyn) Fuerstenberg and Donald Fuerstenberg, brother and sister-in-laws; Miles Starrett, Jack Stoffel, Maxine Fuerstenberg, George (Marie) Budworth, Ralph (Lucille) Kasprzak, Fran (Barb) Wissbaum.
In keeping with the executive order prohibiting gatherings, a private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday April 27, 2020 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Bloomington with burial to follow in the St. Clement Catholic Church Cemetery in Lancaster. A Private visitation for immediate family will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church on Monday morning. The Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore is assisting the family and memorials may be sent here at 925 10th St. Fennimore, WI 53809.