Marsha Lillie-Pauline Pfaff

Marsha Lillie-Pauline Pfaff, age 81, passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2025.

She grew up riding horses and met her husband, Tom Gostomski, at the barn where they both rode. They married in June, 1962 and enjoyed their life together riding horses on the property where they settled in Lannon, WI. They had one daughter, Lisa, before Tom tragically passed away in January of 1969. Throughout her life, Marsha enjoyed creating and painting pottery, caring after animals of all kinds, and rescued many stray cats to give them a good home. She was a hard worker and cared deeply for her family. She will be missed by many, but is finally at peace with her family that passed before her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom; her parents, Catherine and Herb Pfaff; her brother, Ken Pfaff; her sister, Carol Anderson; and her granddaughter, Megan Solomon.

She is survived by her daughter Lisa (Tom) Smith, and her grandchildren Erica Smith, Hannah (Trevor) Smith and Ian Smith.

The family would like to acknowledge the great care she received at Lake Country Health Services in Oconomowoc and Allay Hospice.

The family will hold a celebration of life for Marsha later this year where her cremains will be divided between and placed with her husband Tom at Wisconsin Memorial Park and her sister Carol and granddaughter Megan under the family tree in Dahlonega, GA. Details regarding the service will be announced at a later time, so please check back for updated information.