Marge Waller
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Interment will be at the South Arkdale Cemetery, Town of Strongs Prairie, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
Marge was born September 07, 1922 in Koshkonong, Wisconsin to Harry H. and Lillian F. (Miller) Barnes. At the age of 16 Marge moved to Chicago, ILL to work as a maid and later at W.T. Grants, where she was a waitress and clerk. On November 08, 1947, Marge was married to Chester “Chet” Waller at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church and their wedding dance was at the “Spot in the Woods”. Marge and Chet lived in Madison where Chet was employed by Oscar Meyers and Marge was a retail clerk at Arlan’s Dept. Store. They were both very active member of American Legion Post #501 with Marge being Auxiliary President.
When Chet and Marge retired in 1988, they moved to Adams County and built a new home on a section of Chet’s home farm property on Cty Hwy Z. They were very active members of the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church, with Marge being the Chairman of the Altar Guild, she also served two terms as President of the Ladies Aid (TLCW). Marge also helped organize the Church’s 150th Anniversary in 2003.
After Chet died in 2013, Marge continued to live in their home until she was 93 years old when she then moved into assisted living at then Liberty Village, now known as Rosebrooke Senior Living.
Marge was also a member of Moundview Memorial Partners, the VFW Auxiliary and Military Order of Purple Heart 168 Auxiliary.
Marge also enjoyed quilting, cooking, baking, serving on Altar Guild, traveling and fishing.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents: Harry and Lillian Barnes; three brothers: Jesse (Lois), Roy (Ethel) and Thomas Barnes; four sisters Dorothy (Harry) Stanley, Bernice Barnes, Inez (Don) Garlock and Betty (Donald) Waller; and brothers-in-law, James Stormoen and Fritz Lord .
Marge is survived by two sisters: Lillian Stormoen and Lola Lord; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and several close friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
We are so sorry, to read about Marges’ passing. Marge, was a special lady, & a joy to visit with. May she RIP.
So sorry Marge passed away. She was such a happy, sweet lady. Much love to her and chet,Marge has joined him up in heaven.Together again. She will be greatly missed.
Marge was a nice lady; our sympathy to her family at this sad time.
Condolences to all family members. Marge was a very nice person.
My condolences to the whole family.
It was a great honor to get too know you and you will be missed love you rest easy.
You will for sure be missed beautiful lady! I will never forget our mornings we had! Fly high and look over lil!!
Will miss you Aunt Marge. Love you.
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Condolences.
Rest easy u beautiful lady!! U will be dearly missed it was a pleasure to care for u the time i got to!! U are such a sweet person
A wonderful lady to be sure and a wonderful life. My sympathy to you all
Rip marge iam very blessed i got to care for you and be apart of ur life. Even if it was for a short time. You will forever be missed and hugs to the family
It has been an honor to have gotten to know you as well as I did. The memories we’ve made, and the laughs we’ve shared over the years will forever be cherished. The mark you’ve made in this life is unforgettable. Your presence will live on through all of us. Rest well sweet lady, gone but never forgotten.
So sorry for your loss!
So very sorry for your loss. We were neighbors for many years. Hold on to good memories.
So very sorry on your family’s loss
My heart hurts in unexplainable ways… I am honored to have been your caregiver and grateful to have been accepted as “your granddaughter ” you will forever and always be my grandma marge. You are going to be missed more than you will ever know. My hugs and prayers go out to the entire family.Please know that I have not forgot any of you love to you all
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Rubber and Teresa Marti
My condolences it was an honor to spend the time I did caring for you
Condolences to Lilian , Ron, Herb and Cathy. She sure had a full life. Enjoyed hearing about her stories.
It was an honor taking care of you I will miss you i love you Marge RIP
Is was nice to meet you and take care of you my heart is sad rest easy i will miss you,
May you rest easy. It was an honor caring for you. Condolences to Lil and family. 💞
So very sorry for your family’s loss