Melinda R. Marquardt-Hanstad

Melinda R. Marquardt-Hanstad obituary, Kaukauna, WI

Melinda R. Marquardt-Hanstad

Melinda Marquardt-Hanstad Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cline & Hanson Funeral & Cremations - New London on Dec. 22, 2025.
Melinda R. Marquardt-Hanstad, age 43 of Kaukauna, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 19, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Melinda was born on December 10, 1982 in Appleton to the late Dale and Diane (Lenz) Marquardt. She enjoyed writing and being a stay at home mom and raising her children.

Melinda is survived by her children, Kendra Malouf, Autumn Marquardt and Hunter Marquardt; grandchildren, Reighlynn Malouf and Roman Malouf and siblings, Julie (Darwin) Malouf, David (Anne) Marquardt, Karen Ritchie, Amanda (Nick) Hanstad and Shelly Berghuis.

In addition to her parents, Melinda was preceded in death by her sister, Dawn Kent; brother-in-law, Ken Ritchie and nephew, Derek Berghuis.

The Memorial Service for Melinda will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London. The visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Cline & Hanson Funeral & Cremations - New London

209 West Cook Street PO Box 119, New London, WI 54961

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