Laurel (Lolly) J. Markofski, age 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 29, 2020 in the comfort of her home. She was born to the late Elmer and Geraldine (Stoddart) Hildahl on June 21, 1941 in Oshkosh, WI. She graduated from Oshkosh High School. She married Kenneth Markofski on June 27, 1959 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Oshkosh.
Laurel worked at Walmart as a department manager for 15 years. Laurel enjoyed spending time outside, gardening, fishing, camping, shopping, and collecting. She loved going on car rides with Ken and looking for deer, and occasional trips to casinos to play bingo. While on some of her car rides with Ken, she loved to find little treasures at what she called the “Terrace store” that she would refurbish and gift to her kids and grandkids. Laurel loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Laurel is survived by the love of her life, Kenneth; daughter, Lisa (Frank) Combes; three sons, Scott (Kathy), Michael (Heather Kern), Eric (Anne) Markofski; 10 grandchildren, Amber (Antwaun), Ben (Jess), Zach, LaurelAnn, Brianne (Josh), Berklee (Jayson), Brooklynn, Will, Claire and Sam; 7 great-grandchildren, Kamyah, Keelan, Lucas, Carter, Makayla, Antwaun Jr. and Kendra. She is further survived by her sister-in-law Susan Hildahl.
In addition to her parents, Laurel was preceded in death by her two brothers, Michael “Unc”, and Gerald “Butch” Hildahl.
A service for Laurel will be held at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home Eastside location (402 Waugoo Ave.) on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM. Pastor Andi Wolf will be officiating. A visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until the time of service (masks required).
A special thank you to her cousin and friend, Doreen Bonfigt, for her special visits from time to time and for being by her side, and to the rest of her family and friends for their love and support.
