OREGON - Ethel G. Denton, age 93, of Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on February 25, 1932, in Willington "Wilton," Wis., the daughter of Fay and Cecilia (Pasch) Hillyer.

On November 7, 1959, Ethel married Arden Denton in Oregon where they farmed together for many years. Prior to her retirement in 1994, she worked as a secretary/receptionist for the State of Wisconsin. In her free time, Ethel enjoyed playing cards, dancing, traveling and Bible study. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Silver Threads, Fisher Valley School Mother’s Club, Martha’s Circle - St. John’s Lutheran Church, Oregon Senior Center, her neighborhood card club, she was also part of the six-pack.

Ethel is survived by her sons, David (Teresa) Denton and Donald (Margaret) Denton; daughters, Diane (Tim) Haak and Debra (Don) Tofte; sister, Mary Jane Karis; 12 grandchildren, Mike (Sara) Rago, Chris (Erin) Rago, Brian (Nicole) Rago, Jenn (Jeff) Crary, David (Jacci) Denton, Christine (Eric) Haak-Rolland, Nicole Haak, Ashley Tofte, Jessica (Adam) Truttmann, Danielle (Chris) Firary, Ryan (Michelle) Haas and Jessica (Kyle) Majerus; 25 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and extended family, including Dave Mares. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arden Denton; brother, Richard (Marge) Hillyer; sister-in-law, Phyllis (Jack) Short; brothers-in-law, Neil Denton and James Karis; and extended family, including Bev Mares.

A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Thursday December 4, 2025. Burial will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Oregon

Funeral & Cremation Care

1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515

Ethel Grace Denton

February 25, 1932 - November 25, 2025

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