Updated September 1, 2010; 1:53 p.m.

Bernice Punke
Bernice E. Punke, 94, Edgar, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.
Funeral services were Saturday at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church, Edgar. Rev. LaDonna Ekern presided. Burial was in the Edgar Cemetery.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, assisted the family with arrangements.

Agnes Starzinski
Agnes Theresa Starzinski, 88, town of Cassel, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at the Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. The funeral mass will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel, on Saturday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, and again at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, at the church until the time of service.

Updated August 30, 2010; 10:59 a.m.

Elmyra Kage
August 24, 1919 - August 27, 2010
Elmyra Anna Emilie Sabatke was born on August 24, 1919 on her family farm in the Town of Berlin to the late Edwin and Lydia (Fehlhaber) Sabatke. She was a 1937 graduate of Wausau High School. After graduating, Elmyra worked as a bookkeeper for the Agricultural Offices and later Hoffer Glass before going on to help her parents with Sabatke Tavern. She married Herbert Kage on June 8, 1958, and the couple was blessed with their first and only child, a daughter, Jayme. In 1968, after the tavern was sold, she helped her husband with their ginseng farm before finally retiring in 1985. However, her first and foremost occupation was being a mother and later, a grandmother. Both Elmyra and Herbert were delighted with the additions of their only three grandchildren whom they grew very close to. The couple celebrated 43 loving years together before Herbert’s passing on December 13, 2002.
Elmyra was a determined and selfless woman who always thought of others and their needs before their own. She was devoted to her grandchildren, was very involved in their lives, and often spoke of them to friends and family. She also loved her pets, and doted incessantly on the family dog, Linus and cat, Meeko. She loved spending time with her family at their cabin, going for boat rides, and treating everyone to ice cream. Even in her later years, she never allowed her age to slow her down and made sure that household chores got finished. In her free time, Elmyra enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower garden, bird watching, sewing, baking, and making Barbie furniture and doll clothes for her granddaughters.  She also looked forward to mornings with a shared cup of flavored coffee and a chat with her daughter, Jayme.  She passed away at the age of 91 on Friday, August 27, 2010, at her home.  Elmyra will be sadly missed by her loving family, but they will forever cherish their memories of her and she will live forever in their hearts.
Elmyra is survived by her daughter, Jayme (Francis) Krautkramer; grandchildren, Elyse, Brandon, and Kara; sisters-in-law, Amella Bielke and Florence Kage; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  She was preceded in death by her by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ray Kage, Harold (Eleanor) Kage, Wilfred (Mary Ann) Kage, Leroy Kage, and Ray Bielke.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Naugart, Town of Berlin.  Pastor Nathaniel Biebert will be officiating.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 30, at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, and will resume at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday until the time of services.  Entombment will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.  You may sign our family guestbook at www.helke.com.
“A mother holds her child’s hand for a short while, and their heart forever.”
Author Unknown
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Updated August 25, 2010; 3:40 p.m.

Bernice E. Punke
Bernice E. Punke, 94, Edgar, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church, Edgar. Rev. LaDonna Ekern will preside. Burial will be in the Edgar Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com

Updated August 16, 2010; 10:37 a.m.

Evelyn "Evie" M. Kage
Evelyn "Evie" M. Kage, 93, Mosinee, formerly of Edgar, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. The Rev. Robert Streveler will preside. Burial will be in the Edgar Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services all at the church.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

Larry Kalepp
Larry Kalepp, 56, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at St.Clare’s hospital.
Family will have a private service at a later date.
Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family with arrangements.

Updated August 16, 2010; 9:03 a.m.

Gary James Brusky
October 9, 1947 - August 13, 2010
Gary James Brusky, 62, Edgar, died Friday, August 13, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 9, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Aloys and Louise (Kostka) Brusky. On June 6, 1970, he married Jacqueline Sonnentag at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives.
Gary was a 1965 graduate of the Athens High School and was a veteran of the United States Airforce and the National Guard. For many years, he worked for Marathon Mail Services as a truck driver until his retirement. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed carpentry work, being in the woods amongst nature and wildlife, hunting, fishing, gardening, and camping with his wife, Jacqueline. He was also an avid sports fan, loved listening to music, especially from the 1950"s and 1960"s, but most of all, he loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Survivors include, his wife of 40 years, Jacqueline (nee Sonnentag) Brusky, Edgar; seven children, Matthew Brusky, Weston, Nikole Brusky, Edgar, Louise (Justin) Knetter, Edgar, Darrell (finacee Danielle Bergs) Brusky, Wausau, Lillianne Brusky, Edgar, Cassandra Brusky, Marathon and Mika Brusky, Edgar; five grandchildren, Erica Brusky, Cole Lake, Maria Freese, Aydin Borgh, Jorja Knetter and a baby boy and a baby girl on the way; nine siblings, Ronald Brusky, Wausau, Daniel (Carol) Brusky, Omro, David (Kathleen) Brusky, Janesville, Michael (Joanne) Brusky, Stratford, Aloys Jr. (Janice) Brusky, Dorchester, Randall (Julie) Brusky, Edgar, Karen Stewart, Gypsum, Colo., Rosalie Brusky, Waukesha and Lisa Brusky, Las Vegas; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Janice (Leo) Michlig, Marathon, Julian (Gloria) Sonnentag, Weston, James (Mary) Sonnentag, Brokaw, Jerry (Colleen) Sonnentag, Glasgow, Ky., Jean (Thomas) Burke, Edgar and Jolyn (Terry) Miller, Owen; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one nephew, Jeremiah Brusky; and one sister-in-law, Claire Brusky.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2010 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Robert Streveler will preside. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10187, Edgar. Family and friends may call Sunday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar and again Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. There will be a rosary service at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.
Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com
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Fredrick “Fred” J. Heidmann Sr.
Fredrick “Fred” J. Heidmann Sr., 74, Edgar, died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August, 17, 2010 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Robert Streveler will preside. Friends may call Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until time of services at the church.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, Ministry Home Care Hospice or the Edgar Circle of Joy.
Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com

Updated August 6, 2010; 11:25 a.m.

John B. Adams
John B. Adams, 63, Athens died Tuesday, August 3, 2010.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. The Very Rev. Charles Hiebl will preside. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home Athens and again on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in John's name.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

John F. Erbach
August 16, 1928 - August 5, 2010
John F. Erbach, 84, formerly of Beloit, died Thursday, August 5, 2010, at his lake home in Hazelhurst.
He was born August 16, 1928, in Beloit. John is the son of Fred and Francis (nee Wright) Erbach. He was married August 16, 1947, to Darlyne Branaka of Beloit. John spent most of his youth in Beloit and at the family’s Helendale Farm in Athens. After early high school graduation he enlisted in the Navy and pursued an engineering degree at Marquette University. After a few years with Athens Canning Company and operating the farm, he started in sales with Warner Electric Brake and Clutch, retiring as National Marketing Manager.
A devoted husband and father, he loved his family and friends. He also enjoyed running, singing in choirs and Barbershoppers, woodworking, camping, traveling and his ’67 Mustang. John was very active at the First Congregational Church and President of the YMCA, both in Beloit.
Survivors include his three children, Dr. Thomas (Kimberly) Erbach of Rochester, Minn., Rand (Theresa) Erbach of Hazelhurst, and Patricia (Robert) Thomas of Troy, Mich.; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a sister-in-law, Donna Erbach of Madison.
Erbach was preceded in death by Darlyne B. Erbach, Thomas W. Erbach, Duane and Marge Branaka and Helen W. Jouris.
A Memorial Service was held Monday, August 9, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church of the Pines in Minocqua. The Reverend Pastor Gary Cole presided. A reception followed at the church and lake home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Ministry Hospice or Church of the Pines.
Arrangements were handled by Bolger’s of Minocqua.
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Updated August 4, 2010; 1:47 p.m.

Ruth L. Schultz
Ruth L. Schultz, 87, Edgar, died Friday July 30, 2010 at the Allison House, Marathon, under care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 2, 2010 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. Rev. Jon Hadler presided. Burial was in the Edgar Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Matthew WELS, Marathon or to St. Stephen ELCA, Edgar.
Pallbearers for the service will be her grandsons and great-grandsons, Robb, Rand, Russ & Xavier Schultz, Greg Fischer, Steve & Andrew Marcis, Brad Miller and Bill Sonnentag.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

Claudine J. Janke
March 17, 1932 - August 1, 2010
Claudine J. Janke, 78, Athens,  peacefully passed  away to her home in Heaven  on Sunday, August 1, 2010. She was  under the loving care of family and friends with the support of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
An  only child, Claudine was born March 17, 1932, to Albert and Martha (Maier) Lehman at their home in the town of Bern.  Claudine enjoyed attending Trinity Lutheran School and graduated from Athens High School in 1950.
Claudine married James H. Janke on May 5, 1951. Together they ran a construction business for 40 years completing projects  throughout Wisconsin, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Minnesota, on the Great Lakes, and in Alaska.
Claudine was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Athens, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Chugiak, Alaska, the Red Hat Society, and Hospice's Wausau Metro Volunteer Team serving for eight years.
Some of Claudine's hobbies included traveling, photography, gardening, and music. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Her caring ways, sense of humor, and delicious meals will be missed by all who knew her. We are thankful for the lessons of life and love she taught us and we are comforted in believing she is now with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Surviving family includes Claudine's son-in-law, David (Janet) Guden; brother-in-law, Russell (Charlene) Janke of Athens; and sisters-in-law, Carol (Jerome, deceased) Janke, Fla., and  Luella (Andrew) Schreiner, Marilyn (Delmar) Becker, Therese (Ray) Thuot, and Joan (Joseph) Braun, all of Marathon County; two grandsons, Daniel (Julie) Guden and Christopher Guden,  of Athens; granddaughter, Sadie (Patrick) Quirk; and two  great-granddaughters, Mackenzie and Mya Quirk, all  of Machesney Park, Ill.
Claudine was preceded in death by her husband in 1990;  and their only child,  Bonnie  Guden, in 1995. Also, her brother-in-law, Jerome Janke.
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens.  Memorial service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Andy Alberts will preside. John  J. Buettgen Funeral Home  with the Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society, Schofield,  is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Claudine's name may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church's  building fund. You may send on line condolences to www.jjbfh.com. 
Claudine's grandchildren would like to extend a very sincere thank you to Pastor Andy Alberts, David and Janet Guden, and all who have lovingly helped us care for our dear Grandma.
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Updated July 26, 2010; 12:54 p.m.

Eldora T. Myszka
Eldora T. Myszka, 84, Marathon, died Saturday, July 24, 2010, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau.
The funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. The Rev. Dan Crosby will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. There will be a parish rosary service at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the church.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

Updated July 26, 2010; 9:47 a.m.

Rita Paul
September 29, 1925 - July 22, 2010
Rita A. Paul, 84, Edgar, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born on September 29, 1925, in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Bergs) Schueller. On May 11, 1949, she married her beloved Oscar Paul at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. Her loving husband preceded her death after 55 years of marriage in 2005.
Rita and Oscar worked together to raise a beautiful family and operated their dairy farm until their retirement. She treasured her children and grandchildren and would always have time to talk or a lap to sit on. Rita always had candy and treats available for anyone, including her homemade breads, cinnamon rolls and pies. Rita lovingly made handmade quilts for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She welcomed all their smiles and their youthful activities.
Rita was also devoted to her community and church and gave selflessly of her time and talent. She was an active member of St. John’s Parish Council of Catholic Women and Edgar Women’s Club. Rita also treasured spending her mornings walking to daily mass at St. John’s Parish. She enjoyed reading books and discussing them with the Edgar Book Club. Above all, Rita cherished her family and friends and the time she was able to spend with them.
She is survived by her 14 children, Linda (Michael) King, Edgar; John (Donna) Paul, Wausau; Henry Paul, Edgar; Karen (John) Peters, Rudolph; Christine (Robert) Krautkramer, Marathon; Therese (Richard) Salber, Marathon; Joseph (Diane) Paul, Edgar; Thomas (Nicki) Paul, Edgar; June (Kevin) King, Edgar; Peter (Marcia) Paul, Marathon; Stephen (Lou Ann) Paul, Marathon; Kenneth Paul, Edgar; Mark (Tracy) Paul, Edgar; Ann (Brian) Ahrens, Marathon.
She is also survived by 37 grandchildren, Patrick King, Carol King, Scott King, Matthew Paul, Melinda (Michael) Giguere, Michael Paul, Catherine Peters, Benjamin Peters, Sara (Chad) Quates, Wendy Krautkramer, Julie (Travis) Morrissey, Jason (Amy) Salber, Jessica Salber, Amy (Tim) Schulz, Joseph (Kari) Salber, Aaron Salber, James Salber, Andrew Paul, Daniel (Kristie) Paul, Nicholas (Fiancee Michelle Zajicek) Paul, Chase (Gwen) Paul, Ryan Paul, Jordan Paul, Nathan King, Michelle (Jason) Berdan, Melissa King, Angela King, Alycia King, Jennifer (Marcus) Narvaez, Ashley Paul, Desiree (Bill) Fischer, Heather Paul, Wade Paul, Rose Paul, Mitchel Paul, Adam Ahrens, David Ahrens and 13 great-grandchildren.
Rita is also survived by three sisters-in-law, Ruth Paul, Edgar, Norma Schulz, Edgar, and Carolla “Pat” (Walter) Gust, Richland Center.
She preceded in death by five sisters, Regina Lenard, Loretta Gutkowski, Catherine Schueller, Elizabeth Schmitz, and Marcella Martin.
The funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgar. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Edgar. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2010, at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home in Edgar and again at the church on Monday from  12 noon to until the time of services . There will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Rita’s name, will be established at a later date.
Online condolences may be offered at www.peterson/kraemer.com
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Updated July 21, 2010; 2:44 p.m.

Arlene Bargender
Arlene A. Bargender, 74, rural Edgar, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Funeral services were held July 16 at Peace Lutheran Church in the town of Frankfort with the Rev. Patrick Pierce presiding. Burial was in the church cemetery with Phillip Doede, Jason Goldbach, Dan Kauer, Don Hart, and Lawrence and Clarence Bargender serving as pallbearers.
Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home of Stratford assisted the family.

Updated July 20, 2010; 1:22 p.m.

Howard E. Murkowski
Howard E. Murkowski, 84, Athens, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 22, 2010 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. The Very Rev. Charles Hiebl will preside. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 – 8 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens and again Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. There will be a 7:30 p.m. rosary Wednesday at the Athens funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

Updated July 14, 2010; 9:45 a.m.

CarolJean Anderson

January 6, 1943 - July 12, 2010

CarolJean Anderson, age 67, of Black River Falls, died Monday, July 12, 2010, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse.
CarolJean Anderson was born on Jan. 6, 1943, in Duluth, Minn. to Harry and Ellen (Linnell) Anderson. She was raised in Duluth and graduated from Duluth Central High School.  She later attended the Duluth Technical School for two years where she studied to become a laboratory technician.
CarolJean had been employed in hospital laboratories since the age of 16. She had been employed as a laboratory technician/supervisor at Moose Lake, Minn. for 6-1⁄2 years, Superior, Wis. for two years, and Sauk Center, Minn. for one year. She had also been employed in physical therapy. She moved to Black River Falls in 1979 and was in charge of the laboratory at Krohn Clinic. She retired in 2008.  
She was a member of the Family Worship Assembly of Black River Falls and Vine Street Chapel in DesMoines, Iowa. She enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting, crocheting, geneology, and taking care of others.
Survivors include a brother,  Barkley (Bonnie) Anderson of Edgar; five nieces and nephews, Aaron, Christopher (Melissa), Amy, and Kathryn Anderson, and Kimberly (Brian) Stelzer; a great niece, Alexis Kate Stelzer; a great nephew, Scott James Anderson; and a dear friend, Judy Peterson of Black River Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ellen Anderson; and an aunt, Laura Linnell.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, at the Family Worship Assembly, Black River Falls. Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 19, at the Park Hill Cemetery, Duluth, Minn.
Family and friends are invited for visitation from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Family Worship Assembly.
The Buswell Funeral Home, Black River Falls, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences are available at www.buswellfuneralhome.com.
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Updated July 13, 2010; 11:26 a.m.

Joan Elizabeth Baeseman
July 2, 1939 - July 10, 2010
Joan Elizabeth Baeseman 71, Edgar died peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 10, 2010.
Joan was born on July 2, 1939 in Edgar, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Fischer) Wagner, the youngest of ten children. Joan married her high school sweetheart, Arden F. Baeseman on November 12, 1959 at St. John Catholic Church in Edgar. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Arden survives.
Joan was a graduate of St. John Catholic Grade School and was the Salutatorian of Edgar High School Class of 1957. Additionally, she attended Viterbo College in LaCrosse.
In her life, Joan devoted countless hours to various charity and service organizations including the American Red Cross, St. John's Catholic Church Religious Education, Edgar Area Trails System, and the Edgar Historical Society. One of Joan's favorite projects in recent years was her work on the Edgar Centennial Committee and she will be remembered fondly for the many articles that she wrote for the Record Review on the "History of Edgar" during the centennial year. Joan often spoke about her deep love for her community and the Village of Edgar. She felt that everyone needed to do what they could to better their communities. Joan also loved her family a great deal and especially enjoyed spending time with and hearing stories about her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Arden, she is survived by her two daughters, Kim Ninabuck (Scott), Birnamwood, Jody Baeseman (Steve Schlei), Wausau; five sons, Arden Fredrick, Jr. (Cara) and Richard, both of Edgar, Scott (D.R. Smith, Jr.), Highland Park, Illinois, Aaron(Sommer), Edgar, and Zachary (Rebecca), Appleton; 14 grandchildren, Mollie Jo Baeseman, Mitchell Baeseman, Cody Heidmann, Kyla Baeseman, Atticus Ninabuck, Stuart Ninabuck, Alexandria (Lexie) Wesolowski, Eric Wesolowski, Bradley Hornung, David Hornung, Mattea Baeseman, Stella Baeseman-Smith, Margaret (Mimi) Baeseman-Smith, and Ashlynn Baeseman; and two great-grandchildren, Mallory Ninabuck and Cassius Ninabuck.
She is also survived by five siblings; George Wagner(Ann), Valparaiso, Florida, Eunice Tess, Edgar, Sister Margaret Wagner, FSPA, LaCrosse, Dolores Gohdes (Paul), Tucson, Arizona and Daniel Wagner (Joan), Blaine, Minnesota.
Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Chrysanthemum and Michaela; two brothers, Roman Wagner and Jerry Wagner; and two sisters Marie McWatters, and Germaine Zweck.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. The Rev. Robert Streveler will preside. Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. until the time of services at the church.
Peterson-Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joan's name to St. John Catholic Church Organ Renovation Fund or Edgar High School's Theater Department.
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Updated July 12, 2010; 2:26 p.m.

Marian C. Hall
Marian C. Hall, 83, Wausau, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010 at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. The Rev. Gerald Pehler O.F.M. Cap. will preside. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Marathon. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau and again on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

Updated July 7, 2010; 3:33 p.m.

Richard Kurtzweil
Richard “Rick” Kurtzweil, 54, Stevens Point, died June 30, 2010.
He is the son of Betty Kurtzweil, Horse Shoe Bend, Ark., formerly of Edgar, and the late Norbert Kurtzweil. Memorial services will be at a later date in Stevens Point.

Updated July 7, 2010; 10:29 p.m.

Rev. Bernard L. Raschke
February 17, 1933 - June 30, 2010
The Spirit moved Rev. Bernard L. Raschke, age 77, to his eternal rest on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.
Father Raschke was born on February 17, 1933 in Stratford, the son of Albert W. and Barbara (Emer) Raschke. He attended St. Joseph’s Parochial School, Stratford, and then received his high school education at Holy Cross Seminary, LaCrosse where he continued his college education. He then attended North American Gregorian University in Rome Italy and later he attended Marquette University, Milwaukee obtaining a Master of Education Degree.
He was ordained to Priesthood on December 20, 1958 at North American College Chapel in Rome, Italy by Bishop Martin J. O’Connor. From 1959 until 1961 he served as assistant Pastor at St Patrick’s Parish in Sparta. He then served as assistant at St. Olaf’s Parish, Eau Claire and also taught religion at Regis High School, Eau Claire until 1965. He then resided at St. Patrick’s Parish, Eau Claire and became a full time teacher of religion and athletic director at Regis High School until 1970 when he became principal of St. Patrick’s Elementary School. In 1972 he became principal of Regis High School and also was Pastor of Holy Guardian Angels Parish in Brackett, Wisconsin until 1977. He then served as Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Mondovi. From 1981 until 1989 he was Dean of the Durand Deanery and from 1983 until 1989 he was a member of the Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of LaCrosse and from 1984 until 1986 he was a member of the Central Planning Commission of the 4th Diocesan Synod. From 1989 until 1995 he was Pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Big River, Wisconsin and from 1995 until 2003 he was Pastor of St. John’s Parish in Edgar and from 1998 until 2000 he was a member of Central Planning Commission of the 5th Diocesan Synod. In February of 2003 he was granted Senior Priest status and then served as Senior Priest and resided at Corpus Christi Parish in Bakerville. He was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus John Eisen Council #1799 of which he served as Council Chaplain and the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly #1219, both in Marshfield.
Father was proud to serve at many weddings and baptisms for his nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. He valued his time spent with Knights of Columbus activities and parish members. He enjoyed travel, time spent at the family cottage and his weekly Friday night “meeting” at the Buck-A-Neer.
Father is survived by two sisters-in-law, Annette Raschke of Marshfield and Ellen Raschke of Milwaukee. He will be sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers, Ernest, Joseph, Robert and Rev. Albert Raschke, a sister-in-law, Ludmilla Raschke, and an uncle, Rev. Rudolph Raschke.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday July 6, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Stratford. Officiating will be the Very Reverend Monsignor Richard Gilles, as Principal Celebrant and the Very Reverend Donald Meuret as homilist. Music will be provided by St. Joseph’s Resurrection Choir. Burial will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Town of Eau Pleine and serving as pallbearers will be nephews, Dennis, Tom, Jerry, Steve, Peter, and Joe Raschke. Honorary pallbearers will be great nephews, Josh and Sam Klumb. The visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield and on Tuesday from 9:30 am until service time at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly will form a guard of honor during the visitation and service and a Knights of Columbus rosary service will be held on Monday at 6:30 pm at the funeral home.
The family will designate memorials to Catholic school scholarships and to local seminarians.
“A PRIEST FOREVER IN THE LINE OF MELCHIZEDEK”
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
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Updated June 28, 2010; 1:41 p.m.

Uta Theresia Risch
Uta Theresia Risch, 66, Town of Bern, died Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2010 at Goodrich Community Church with Pastor Dave Elleman presiding. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake. Pallbearers were Taylor Harrison, David Fleegel, Chris Risch, Matthew Schug, Bill Draeger and Andy Schug.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Uta's honor may be given to Gideons International.
Dallmann-Kniewel Funeral Homes of Medford & Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.

Updated June 23, 2010; 3:13 p.m.

Ronald F. Brown
Ronald F. Brown, 73, Edgar, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 24, 2010, at St. John Lutheran Church-High Steeple, town of Wien. The Rev. Jeffrey A. Lambrecht will preside. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service all at the church.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com

Jeffery Schimon
Jeffery “Jeff” Schimon, 36, Medford, died Sunday, June 20, at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, where he had been a patient for the past five days.
The funeral will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford. Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Jo Stefancin will preside.
Visitation will be held at Hemer Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, where there will be a 6:30 p.m. Catholic prayer service, and again from 9 a.m. until time of services on Thursday, June 24.
Pallbearers are Chris Skabroud, Marty Higgins, Brad, Randy and Ken Schimon, John Sperl, Matthew Gohlke.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the family for a future designation.

Patricia B. Drexler
July 1, 1942 - June 9, 2010
Patricia B. Drexler, 67, Stratford, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.
Patricia was born on July 1, 1942. in Chicago, the daughter of Bertram and Marna (Davis) Meyers. As a child she moved to Harshaw, Wisconsin and there her family operated the Rest-A-While Resort on Big Bear Skin Lake. After graduating from Rhinelander High School in 1960, she was employed at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau until her marriage. She married Robert Drexler on May 22, 1965, in Minocqua and they celebrated forty-five years of marriage.
Pat was a homemaker, raising her daughters and later was employed at Prange’s Department Store in Marshfield until retiring because of illness. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis thirty seven years ago and fought this illness and all the complications it had until the very end. She was a very loving wife and mother and a patient and understanding person that could handle what life gave her. She enjoyed watching her soap operas and Packer games. She also enjoyed watching the many different birds at the bird feeders outside her windows and being taken around the yard to see her beautiful flower beds.
She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Stratford and while raising her daughters she was involved in Girl Scouts for numerous years.
She is survived by her husband, Robert and three daughters and nine grandchildren, Laura (Russ) Lake of Stratford and their children, Joshua, Jessica, and Jeremy; twin daughters, Renell (Justin) Graff of Stratford and their children, Hunter, Dane, and Lexee; and Renee (Bob) Reinwand of Chili and their children, Jordan Drexler, Aftyn and Bryant. She is also survived by a brother, John Meyers of Fargo, North Dakota and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, two grandchildren, and an aunt, Zella Wolf that she was very close to.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Stratford. Rev. Donald Meuret will officiate and St. Joseph’s Resurrection Choir will provide music for the Mass. Burial will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the Town of Eau Pleine. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Sauter / Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford and on Tuesday from 10:00 am until service time at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. A Parish Council of Catholic Women rosary service will be held on Monday at 7:30 pm at the funeral home.
The family will designate a memorial in Patricia’s name at a later date.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
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Clarence Pecher
Clarence Pecher, 84, Athens, died Thursday, June 17, 2010 at home in Redgranite.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Milan on June 21, 2010. The Rev. Charles Hiebl presided. Interment will followed the service at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery. The Maurina Schilling Funeral Home, Abbotsford, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
 Online condolences may be offered at www.maurinaschillingfuneralhome.com.

Updated June 10, 2010; 3:07 p.m.

Raymond W. Hein
Raymond W. Hein, 87, Stratford entered eternal life on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the Colonial Center in Colby.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 14, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stratford. Rev. Donald Meuret will officiate and music will be provided by St. Joseph’s Resurrection Choir. Burial will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Stratford. Serving as pallbearers will be Jesse Kulesa, Chad Soback, Mike Hein, Sam Hein, Will Hein and Craig Lau. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home in Stratford and on Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time. St. Joseph’s Parish Rosary will be held on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com

Joseph A. Imhoff
August 12, 1921 - June 8, 2010
Joseph A. Imhoff, 88, Wausau, died in his home on June 8, 2010.
Joseph was born in the town of Emmet on August 12, 1921 to Joseph and Mary (Karlen) Imhoff.
He married Eileen Schoenfuss on June 7, 1949, who preceded him in death, as well as daughter Lou Ann, who died in infancy.
When asked, Joseph said he was most proud of the dairy farm he and his wife built in Emmet, where they raised their family.
Survivors include sons, Dale (Paulette) Imhoff, Mosinee, Ken (Jenny) Imhoff, Waukesha; grandson, Matthew (Ruth) Imhoff, Madison; sister, Marie Furger, Marathon; brother, Robert Imhoff, Marshfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mary (Karlen) Imhoff; sisters and brothers, Ed Imhoff, Louis Imhoff, Alex Imhoff, Agnes Kraimer, Sarah Kraimer, Helen Osterbrink; and his special friend, Dorothy Weiler.
Service will be Friday 11 a.m. at St.Therese Catholic Church in Rothschild, visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kronenwetter.
John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family, you can send on line condolences to www.jjbfh.com.
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Updated June 8, 2010; 2:40 p.m.

Winifred “Winnie” C. Winn
December 13, 1919 - June 7, 2010
Winifred “Winnie” C. Winn, age 90, of Edgerton passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born December 13, 1919 in Edgar, the daughter of the late Anton and Balbina (Wirkus) Hornung. Winnie graduated from Edgar High School in 1937 and later St. Mary’s School of Nursing, Wausau, in 1940. She completed her post graduate work in St. Louis, Missouri. Winnie married James John Winn on May 8, 1943 at Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Belmont, Mass.
Over the years, Winnie worked at St. Savor Hospital in Portage, St. John’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., Beverly Hospital in Montibello, Calif.,  Milwaukee County Hospital as a night supervisor and then at Edgerton Hospital, Edgerton.
She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and quilting. She designed hundreds of costumes, May baskets, and award winning porch decorations. Winnie was an amazing mother, teaching her children through example; how to be kind, and responsible adults. Her loving care of her youngest son Bobby, taught all who knew her how important it is to respect and value all God’s children. She belonged to the St. Rose Society, St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Edgerton Art Association and the Rock County Dental Auxiliary.
She is survived by her children; Mary Ann (Gil) Jelinek of Monroe, Alice Pallett of Janesville, Patricia (Doug) Risch of Dodgeville, Peggy (William) Maves of Edgerton, James (Mary) Winn of Monticello, Teresa (Robert) Bell of Wayzata, Minn., Anthony Tony (Sara) Winn of On Alaska, WI, Barbara (Dick) Cease Winn of Edgerton, WI, Patrick Joe (Tami) Winn of Orlando, Fla.; 42 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and 56 nieces and nephews. Winnie was preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Robert; sisters, Eleanor Borchardt, Marcella Murray, Angeline Grahn, and Virginia Poole.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 p.m. Noon, Thursday, June 10, 2010 at St, Joseph Catholic Church with Father Dave Timmerman officiating. Visitation time will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of services Thursday at the church. A memorial is being established in her name. The Whitcomb-Lynch-Albrecht Funeral Home, Edgerton is assisting the family.
Whitcomb-Lynch-Albrecht Funeral Home, 1004 S. Main St. Edgerton 608-884-6010
www.whitcomb-lynch-albrecht.com
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Updated June 7, 2010; 1:31 p.m.

Dennis R. Matysik

Dennis R. Matysik, 55, Colby, formerly of Athens, died Friday, June 4, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. The Very Reverend Charles Hiebl will preside. Burial will be in the Athens Village Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens and again on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.
Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com

Lewis "Joe" Haanstad
October 22, 1922 - June 3, 2010
Lewis "Joe" Haanstad, age 87, died on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. 
He was born on October 22, 1922 in Florence, SD, the son of the late Johan and Inga (Jordeth) Haanstad.
Joe was a United States Navy Veteran serving with the Pacific Fleet during World War II. During his enlistment he attended several colleges under the Navy program.  On April 26, 1945 at Columbia University, New York, Joe received a Commission as an officer in the United States Navy. On that same date, he was united in marriage to Olive "Pic" Piculell. She preceded him in death in 1991.
After his honorable discharge, the couple moved to Spearfish, South Dakota where Joe received his Bachelor's Degree in Education. Over the next several years he taught Social Sciences, Speech, Instrumental Music and Vocal Music at two public high schools in South Dakota. The family moved to Wittenberg in 1953 where Joe became Executive Director for the Homme Home for Boys. During his time with Homme Home, Joe achieved his Master's Degree in Education, Guidance, and Counseling from South Dakota State University. Upon his resignation from Homme Home in 1970, Joe began work as a counselor for the Wisconsin Job Service. He served several sites throughout Wisconsin until his retirement in 1988.
To know Joe was to know intelligence, organization, perfection within reason, and opinion. He could give the best party, tell the funniest story, and share the greatest wisdom.
He was proud because he was a Norwegian, a Navy Veteran, an American, a Dad, a Grandpa, and a friend. Joe liked to listen to the Packers and the Brewers, loved to listen to his grandkids reading books and sharing stories, and lived to listen to music.
Survivors include his children; Jeff (Kathy) Haanstad, Hartland, Mike (Liz) Haanstad, Spearfish, SD, Sharyn (John) Buhl, Appleton and Rick (Julie) Haanstad, Edgar; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one sister, Esther Anderson, Minneapolis, Minn.
In addition to his wife and parents; Joe was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth, Pearl and Lois and brother Engval.
Private family services will be held. Schmidt-Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg is assisting the family with arrangements. The family guest book and condolences are available at schmidtschulta.com. 
 
I long for the plains of Dakota
They're with me wherever I roam
And I pray each day
That I'll find a way
Back to Dakota and Home.

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Updated June 4, 2010; 1:31 p.m.

Bernard H. Moros
April 5, 1928 - June 2, 2010
Bernard H. Moros, 82, of Athens died Thursday June 3, 2010, at Three Oaks Nursing Home in Marshfield.
Bernard was born on April 5, 1928 to George and Hattie (Proft) Moros. He worked as a farmer in Athens.
He is lovingly survived by his nephews, Bruce (Karen) Schmitt, Athens, Allan (Karen) Schmitt, Athens, Clayton (Mary) Schmitt, Athens, and Barry (Judy) Schmitt, Independence.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Rosemary; and the late Victor Schmitt; and nephew Jeff Schmitt.
His funeral service will take place at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Milan on Monday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. A time of visitation will be held 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Monday at the church. A graveside service will be held at Milan Public Cemetery in Milan.
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Updated June 2, 2010; 4:46 p.m.

Marvin John Sigmund
Marvin John Sigmund, 79, Fenwood, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at his home. 
No funeral services were held per Marvin’s request.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar assisting the family with arrangements.

Bernice G. Wisnewski

Bernice G. Wisnewski, 76, Edgar, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. The Very Reverend Charles Hiebl will preside. Friends may call Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com

Updated June 1, 2010; 4:46 p.m.

Marcella Hosp
Marcella A. Hosp, age 99, Stratford, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at House of the Dove Hospice Home, Marshfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on June 1 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Stratford. Rev. Thomas Rudolph presided. St. Joseph’s Resurrection Choir provided music for the service. Burial took place in St. Mathias Cemetery, Town of West Bend, Washington County.
Sauter / Rembs Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com