Stephen Robert Kortsch

Kortsch, Stephen Robert MARSHALL - Stephen Robert Kortsch, age 58, of Marshall, died on Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at home, after a long illness. He was born on Aug. 4, 1948, in Madison, to Robert F. and Margaret (Walker) Kortsch. Steve graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1966. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting with his dog, Katy. Steve was very active in his childrens lives, always coaching and assisting with their sports. He is survived by a daughter, Leah; a son, Nicholas; his father, Robert F. Kortsch; his mother, Margaret Dresser; special friend, Leeanna Eithun; brothers, Robert S. Kortsch and Michael A. Kortsch; and other relatives and friends. A memorial visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007. Private services will be held. Our dead never forget the beautiful world that gave them being. They still love its verdant valleys, its murmuring rivers, its magnificent mountains, sequestered vales and verdant lined lakes and bays, and ever yearn in tender, fond affection over the lonely hearted living, and often return from the Happy Hunting Ground to visit, guide, console and comfort them. There is no death, only a change of worlds. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com