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10 December 2019

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Jeannine Drinsinger

Jeannine Drinsinger


Jeannine Drinsinger, age 79, of Granton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at her home. Jeannine Margaret Huebner was born on July 6, 1940, in Mankato, Minn., the daughter of George and Eleanor (Lichte) Huebner. They came to Pleasant Ridge and Jeannine attended Kurth School. She was a graduate of Zion Church Elementary School and a 1958 graduate of Granton High School. On March 7, 1959, she was united in marriage to Alfred Drinsinger. Together they owned Spaete’s Locker in Granton from 1978 to 2006. Jeannine was a member of Zion American Lutheran Church, where she served in various capacities. Her past accomplishments included taking care of the Granton Sports Complex and helping with the annual Park Picnic. She was a frequent visitor to the Granton Library and a member of the Granton Rotary. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting (and her family was generously enriched by it) and crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Germany, Las Vegas and camping in Wisconsin. One of the family’s most cherished memories is of the hand-made, personalized ornaments she lovingly made each year for, first the grandchildren and more recently, the great-grandchildren. Jeannine will be dearly missed by her family. She is survived by three daughters: Diane (Gary Fergot) Drinsinger, Peggy Drinsinger and Nancy Drinsinger; one son, Dale (Janice Kallian) Drinsinger; five grandchildren: Beth (Mark) Peckham, Patrick Schmidt, Ben (Jamie) Collins, Amanda Drinsinger and Dennis Johnson; and six great-grandchildren: Mason, Chase, Jordan, Gavin, Gus and Kristopher. She is further survived by a sister, Betty (Greg) Mallory; and two brothers: DeWayne (Anita) Huebner and Ronnie (Deb) Huebner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred, in September of 2012, her parents, grandparents and cousins. Private services will be held with the family. Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Jeannine’s family with funeral arrangements. Paid obituary 82469
03 December 2019

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Lorna Rietz

Lorna Rietz


Paid obituary 82275 Lorna Rietz Lorna Rietz, 102, passed away Nov. 25, 2019, under the care of St. Croix Hospice and the Athenian Assisted Living staff. She was the first resident of her beloved new home. She was born July 29, 1917, in Holloway, MN, to Henry and Ida (Callies) Mattheisen. Lorna graduated from Stanley High School and Chippewa County Normal School, and taught in the Loyal area. She married George W. Rietz in 1938. They farmed in the Town of Bern until retiring in 1979. They especially enjoyed raising and showing their registered Belgian horses at state and local fairs. They participated for many years in the Circus World Parade and took part in the Bicentennial Wagon Train in 1976, traveling to Portage in their covered wagon. They also enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, gardening, playing cards, making and selling their crafts. Lorna is survived by two sons: Gordon (Jan Carroll), Medford and Gary (Janice Strunk), Fifield; grandchildren: Wilber, Athens, Wendy (Delbert) Ford, Springfield, Ill., and Cindy, Medford; great-grandchildren: Clint Spreen, Dawson and Dylan Ford; and great-great-granddaughter, Kaylee Spreen. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; three brothers and five sisters; and a grandson, Adam Rietz. A funeral services was held on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Christ United Church, Athens. Entombment was in Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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Jacob Altenhofen

Jacob Altenhofen


Paid obituary 82350 Jacob Altenhofen Jacob “Jack” G. Altenhofen, 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a brave battle with Parkinson’s on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. He was born June 25, 1937, in Marathon, son of the late Jacob and Victoria (Kohlbeck) Altenhofen. On May 9, 1964, he married Marion Corda in Wausau. Jack served his country in the United States Air Force and before retirement worked for 36 years at Wisconsin Public Service as a substation electrician. He enjoyed gardening, growing pumpkins, making maple syrup and was also a master Sheepshead player. He was a “Jack-of-all-trades”, especially when it came to building things. Jack was a loving husband, father and grandfather who also had a great love for dogs. Survivors include his wife, Marion Altenhofen; children, Scott (Michelle), Daniel (Dana) and Glen (Natalie) Altenhofen; grandchildren, Kyle, Kate, Haylee, Hunter and Marlena Altenhofen; sister, Vicky (Ken) Petznick; many other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Ann; infant son, Ronald; twin brother, Jim Altenhofen; sister, Catherine Gassner; brothers, Roger and Charles Altenhofen; and David Kohlbeck. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Peterson/ Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier presided. Visitation was Wednesday from noon until the time of service, all at the Marathon funeral home. Private burial was in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. The family would like to thank Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for their assistance and compassion throughout the last several months. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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26 November 2019

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