Maureen Hornbostel 10/05/2026

Mary Maureen Hornbostel, age 90 of Star Prairie, WI, died on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Orchard View Terrace in New Richmond.  Maureen was born the daughter of Howard and Mary (Middlebrook) Higgins on September 9, 1936 in New Richmond, WI.  She grew up in New Richmond graduating from New Richmond High School with the class of 1954.  On September 5, 1959, Maureen was married to Norman Hornbostel at St. Patrick’s Church in Erin.  Maureen worked as a secretary for Hughes and Hughes Law Firm, the Bank of New Richmond, and the New Richmond School District.  She farmed alongside her husband Norman and they raised three children.  Maureen was a kind, loving woman with a quick wit.  She worked hard and enjoyed meeting people.  Maureen liked to play cards, dance, camp, and spend time with her family and friends.  She was fond of animals, especially cats.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Mary Higgins; grandson, Corey Triemert; great-grandchildren, Cash and Hadley Gilkerson; and brother, Jim Higgins.  Maureen is survived by her husband, Norman; children, Greg (Heather), Mary (David) Triemert, and Steve (Deedee); grandchildren, Bryan (Bre Sarracho) Hornbostel, Kasey (Duane Peterson) Hornbostel, Mitchell (Jessica) McConaughey, Molly (Matt Powers) McConaughey, Shannon (Tommy) Gilkerson, Becky (Nick) Thoennes, Corey Olson, and Lance (Serina) Hornbostel; great-grandchildren, Landon, Jovie, Avery, Harvey, Mercedes, and Tripp; sister-in-law, Stevie Higgins; and many other relatives and friends.  A private service remembering Maureen will be held.  Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.