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Robert C. Mundt, 65, died February 2nd, 2012

	Robert C. Mundt January 03, 1947 - February 02, 2012 Visitation: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 9:00 am until service time Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, Wisconsin Services: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 11:00 am Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, Wisconsin Robert C. Mundt, 65, Marshfield, died on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at House of the Dove Hospice Home, Marshfield. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, with Rev. Mark Krueger officiating. Burial will take place in Runkel Cemetery, Town of Eau Pleine, Portage County. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 am until service time at Rembs Funeral Home. Robert was born on January 3, 1947 in Marshfield, the son of Albert and Virginia (Kummer) Mundt and was a graduate of Marshfield Senior High School. Bob worked as an over the road truck driver for Draxler Transport until the present time. He was an avid model train buff. He is survived by two brothers, James (Connie) Mundt of Spencer and Larry Mundt of Marshfield. He was predeceased by his parents. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com

Guy P. LaSee, 69, died February 1st, 2012

	Guy P. LaSee, 69, of Arpin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home, 202 W. Third St., Marshfield. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until service time on Sunday at the funeral home. Guy was born on Jan. 7, 1943, the son of Norbert and Joan (Hein) LaSee in Marshfield. He graduated from Marshfield Columbus High School. Guy was united in marriage to Kathleen Lutz on July 3, 1965, in Milwaukee. They lived in Milwaukee for two years before settling in the Marshfield area. He worked at Felker Brothers since 1967 and retired in 2002. Guy loved camping with friends and family. He could never catch enough catfish. He also enjoyed cooking and was the world's best griller — ask anyone. Guy could build anything and was always working on a project. He was an active member of the Fox Trackers. Most importantly, he loved his family. Guy is survived by his wife, Kathleen, Arpin; his children, Parry LaSee and Kari (Jack) LaSee-Wilke, both of Arpin; three grandsons, Hunter, Trace and Tristan. He is further survived by eight brothers and sisters, Jeanne (Bob) Beining, Milwaukee, Sue (Ray) Weis, Rozellville, Donna (Larry) Dick, Marshfield, Jack (Dolly) LaSee, Abbotsford, Ray (Lori) LaSee, Colby, Mary LaSee, Cumberland, Don (Emily) LaSee, Dorchester and Linda (Pat) Stauss, Muskego; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He will truly be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Joan. In lieu of flowers and plants, a Guy LaSee Memorial Fund has been established. Online condolences may be made at www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com for your convenience.

Kathleen Anne Borowski, 78, died February 1st, 2012

	Kathleen Anne Borowski, 78, Marshfield, passed away on Feb. 1, 2012, to rest in peace beside her late husband, Ralph Borowski, who preceded her in death March 7, 1998. Kathleen was born Dec. 30, 1933, in Chippewa Falls to Dr. Thomas O'Connor and Anna (Lebeis) O'Connor. It was in Bloomer she attended St. Paul's parochial school and then graduated from McDonnell High School in Chippewa Falls. Mount Mary College would never be the same as she graduated in 1955 with a degree in history. Her dear college friends have remained life-long friends and their stories still haunt the halls of that revered institution. After college Kathleen taught at St. Joseph's Academy in Green Bay. She met Ralph Borowski at her beloved cottage on Lake Couderay as a seminarian acquaintance of her brother Jack. The story remains that Ralph left the seminary for Kathleen. Kathleen insisted it was Ralph's love of fishing that drew him to "her lake." They wed on Aug. 17, 1957, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Bloomer. They moved to Oshkosh where she taught at Sacred Heart High School then moved to Milwaukee, Brown Deer and finally Marshfield due to Ralph's various positions in hospital administration. The fun continued with the birth of each of their four children — Mary K. Borowski (Minneapolis, Minn.), Ann (Craig) Denney (Glenwood Springs, Colo.), Barbara Borowski (Mead, Colo.) and Thomas (Mary) Borowski (Mankato, Minn.). Kathleen was active in all their activities and served as the Our Lady of Peace School Board President. She was employed by Figi's for 25 years as a customer service representative. Summers were spent at the lake from Memorial Day to Labor Day where she was a member of the Victory Heights Association and Couderay Lakes Association. Her other interests included bridge, raking, lake activities (no need to expound), raking, reading, raking, bingo and the casinos, raking and travel. Kathleen traveled the globe with her daughter Mary visiting her Irish homeland, as well as many European countries, Egypt, Mexico and various Caribbean countries. Besides her children, Kathleen is survived by her brother, John (Barb) O'Connor of Stevensville M.D., her sister-in-law, Rita (Jim) Olson of Lancaster, Pa.;, eight grandchildren — Avery and Connor Denney; Cole, Bridget and Clair Stanton; Daniel, Joseph and Samuel Borowski; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. Her family and friends can attest to Kathleen's Irish gift of gab and she loved being with all her dear friends from the cottage, her long-time Marshfield friends, her loyal and caring neighbors in the Forest Ridge subdivision, especially Paul Helgerson. A special thanks to her dear friends Joan Hughes, Pat Wagner and Jan Freeman who helped so much while in hospice, and to all those who visited her at the cottage and the house while she battled cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. James Logan officiating. Burial will be at St. Catherine's Cemetery in Bloomer. Visitation will be on Monday at Our Lady of Peace from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the Borowski family. A summer memorial service and Irish wake of sorts will be held at the cottage this summer after the yard is raked. Memorials can be made to Our Lady of the Lake Chapel, Columbus High School of Marshfield, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Mount Mary College or the St. Francis Indian Mission in Hayward. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com.

Clayton H. Doescher, 63, died January 31st, 2012

	Clayton H. Doescher Jr., 63, of Marshfield died on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in the Emergency Room at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at the Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield with Pastor Jill Meyer officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Marshfield. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. on Saturday until time of services at the Rembs Funeral Home. Clayton was born on March 6, 1948, in Marshfield to Clayton and Josephine (Budtke) Doescher Sr. He attended grade school in Chili and in Marshfield and attended vocational school to learn welding. He was united in marriage to Coral Enerson on Sept. 3, 1967, in Chili and together they had two daughters. Clayton worked on the home farm prior to his employment as a welder for Hammerblow, Beck Industries and Bock Industries. He later worked at Monroe Trucking before his final employment at H&H Cranberry marshes in the Nekoosa area. He enjoyed being with his four grandchildren and his beloved cat, Biscuit. He also loved his John Deere garden tractor, camping and was a genius at fixing anything mechanical. Friends relied on his knack for being able to take anything with a motor and make it run. He is survived by his mother and step-father, James and Josephine Mannigel of Marshfield; two daughters, Christine (Daniel) Hanlon of Hudson and Cindy Davies (Randy) of Oshkosh; four grandchildren, Samantha and Hanna Hanlon and Evan and Dylan Davies. He is further survived by two brothers, Marvin (Diane) Doescher of Chili and Gerald (Louise) Doescher of Merrill; two sisters, Marlene (Keith) Kadinger of Osseo, Kathy (Milt) Boyer of Chili and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas; and a brother-in-law, Gerald Greene. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com.

David J. Seife, 68, died January 31st, 2012

	David J. De Seife, 68, of Kenosha, died on Jan. 31, 2012, at his home. He was born in Kenosha on Aug. 16, 1943, the son of the late Alford Sr. and Ruth (O'Brian) De Seife. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he attended Frieden's Ev. Lutheran School, Mary D. Bradford High School, NCR Technical in Dayton, Ohio and Denver, Colorado, and Gateway Technical in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A United States Air Force veteran, he served from November 1961 to March 1965 stationed in the U.S. and Osan Korea; also as an Air Force reservist until November 1967. He married Beverly J. Seehafer of Marshfield, Wisconsin on Aug. 27, 1966. David was employed by the NCR Corporation for 13 years as a technical service representative. He also worked in the engineering department at Cherry Electric Corporation. After 23 years as maintenance/production supervisor at AMC/Daimler Chrysler, David retired on Sept. 30, 2003. He was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church and enjoyed his involvement in the construction of the church building expansion that was completed in 2007. David involved himself in many hobbies that he pursued passionately, including collecting and the restoration of A.C. Gilbert erector sets, of which he was a member of the A.C. Gilbert Heritage Society. He enjoyed fishing trips to Canada lakes with his father-in-law, brothers-in-law and good friends. The Wolf River areas in northern Wisconsin were also a favorite fishing spot that he loved to share with his grandchildren. He also cherished spending time on his boat with his wife and friends cruising up and down the shores of Lake Michigan. His Plymouth Prowler was his pride and joy, and he participated in many car shows and events. He was a member of the Prowlers Owner Association. David drove his Prowler to Detroit, Michigan many times to participate in the Woodward Dream Cruises. Surviving are his wife, Beverly; two sons, Daniel (Kathleen) of Kenosha and Douglas (Elizabeth) of Eastvale, Calif.; his beloved sister, Diane (Larry) Vogelsang of Tujunga, Calif.; and another sister, Sharon Greidanus of Kenosha. Also surviving him are his precious grandchildren, Jessica (Kyle) Worcester; Emily, John, Randy, Leah, David, Derek and Destini Eliasson. He is further survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and two brothers, Alfred Jr. and Donald. A memorial service celebrating David's life, with military honors, will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5601 Washington Road, Kenosha. Dave's family will visit with relatives and friends at a reception following the service. Private interment will take place in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lord of Life Youth Ministries, Frieden's Ev. Lutheran School or Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family. Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory 4600 County Line Road Racine, WI 53403 262-552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com

Roland A. "Bud" Seeman, 93, died January 31st, 2012

	Roland A. "Bud" Seeman, 93, of Marshfield died Monday evening, Jan. 30, 2012, at the House of The Dove under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield with the Rev. Mark A. Krueger, officiating. Burial will be in Loyal City Cemetery with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post 175 of Loyal. Visitation will be on Saturday at Rembs Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service. Bud was born on March 2, 1918, in Algoma to William and Ida (Picha) Seeman. He graduated from Loyal High School and Wausau Business Institute. His first job was at Underwood Veneer Co. in Bessemer, Mich., where he worked as a bookkeeper and was a court stenographer for four years. Bud served in the United States Army from May 1942 in Australia, New Guinea, Philippines and Japan until his honorable discharge as a staff sergeant in December of 1945. He returned to Loyal and was elected to the Common Counsel and was treasurer for the Loyal Industries. He had been a member of the Loyal American Legion Post 175 for 65 years and long-time member of the VFW Post 1866 of Marshfield. He was united in marriage to Arlene Johnston on April 18, 1942, in Loyal. She passed away on March 18, 1990. He then married Lorraine F. Buser Bartell on Sept. 11, 1993, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marshfield. They traveled and lived in Florida during the winter months. Bud is survived by his wife Lorraine; two sons, Vaughn Seeman of Marshfield and Kurt Seeman of Eau Claire; two step-daughters, Julianne Kay Bartell of Marshfield and Joni Peterson of Arpin; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is further survived by one brother, Marvin (Hazel) Seeman of Marshfield. Besides his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a infant daughter, Renee; and a sister, Eileen Luther. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to ALS Foundation. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com.

Allen H. Griesbach, 63, died January 30th, 2012

	Allen H. Griesbach, 63, Colby, died at 11:37 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, where he had been a patient for the past week. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford. The Rev. Bruce Jahnke will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Feb. 11, from 1 p.m. until time of service. Allen was born Aug. 24, 1948, at Racine, the son of Herman H. and Helen (Steffen) Griesbach. He attended Colby area elementary schools and Colby High School. He was united in marriage in 1968 in Neillsville to Shirley A. Fischer and they were later divorced. After his education, Allen farmed in the town of Colby for many years until his recent ill health. He enjoyed tractor pulls, garage sales and his family. He is survived by a daughter, Tammy Griesbach of Colby; a son, Jeffrey Griesbach of Colby; four grandchildren, Tiara (Omar) Bonilla of Abbotsford, Cassius Griesbach of Colby, Colton and Autumn Werner of Whittlesey; and a great-grandchild, Talianna Bonilla of Abbotsford. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Tina M. Werner, in 2010. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

Elmer A. Hoesly, 89, died January 30th, 2012

	Elmer Hoesly, age 89, of Neillsville, WI died Monday, January 30, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, WI. Elmer August Hoesly was born on April 30, 1922 in Neillsville, WI the son of Markus and Johanna (Resong) Hoesly. He graduated from Neillsville High School in 1940, and in 1943 was united in marriage to Alice Sollberger in Neillsville. In 1945, they moved to Marshfield and Elmer worked for the Marshfield Canning Co. as a field man. In 1951, he started working for Marshfield Public Schools. He worked for the school system until 1965 and then he began working for the City of Marshfield as a Building Maintenance Engineer. He retired in 1984 and they moved to the Town of Hewett in Clark County. Alice died on August 4, 1991, but Elmer stayed active, serving on the town board for the Town of Hewett and also serving on the Clark County Board of Supervisors for 10 years from 1992 to 2002. Elmer was a member of the United Church of Christ in Neillsville and the Eagles Club of Marshfield. He is survived by his very special friend, Mary Heimstad of Neillsville, a daughter, Carol (Scott) Fuqua of San Bernadino, CA, a daughter-in-law, Rhonda Hoesly of Spencer, WI, five grandchildren, Christie, Cory, Wayde, Gavin and Darby and four great grandchildren, Kashton, Kyson, Kayla and Breck. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Alice, a son, John and a sister, Helen Rowe. A Memorial Service for Elmer will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the United Church of Christ in Neillsville. Pastor Bryan Olson will officiate. Music will be provided by Joe Anderson, vocalist. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Thursday at the United Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: The Bell Tower Fund at the United Church of Christ, 515 W. 2nd Street, Neillsville, WI 54456. Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Elmer’s family with Funeral arrangements.

Ila L. Theisen, 82, died January 30th, 2012

	Ila L. Theisen July 08, 1929 - January 30, 2012 Visitation: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sauter / Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford, Wisconsin Services: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 11:00 am St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Rozellville, Wisconsin Ila L. Theisen, 82, Rozellville , died on Monday, January 30, 2012 at the House of the Dove Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Rozellville. Rev. Eric Berns will officiate and music will be provided by St. Andrew’s Guitar Group. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery and Ila’s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. The visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday at Sauter / Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford and from 10:00 am on Thursday until service time at St. Andrew’s Church. Ila was born on July 8, 1929 in Marshfield to Otto and Rozella (Nelson) Wolff and was a 1947 graduate of Marshfield Senior High School. Before her marriage she was employed as a switchboard operator at Marshfield Telephone Company. On September 26, 1956 she was united in marriage to Walter R. Theisen at St. John’s Catholic Church, Marshfield. After their marriage the Theisen’s farmed in the Town of Day and she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and the Parish Council of Catholic Women, where she assisted with cooking for many weddings and funerals. She enjoyed bowling and playing sheepshead. Ila is survived by her husband, Walter and their children, David (Joleen) Theisen of Stratford, Sharon (Kim) Beisner of Dorchester, Roger (Kris) Theisen of Marshfield, Carol (Greg) Weber of Stratford, Duane (Bev) Theisen of Spencer, Donald Theisen of Stratford, Russell (Wendy) Theisen of Marshfield and Susan (Steve) Breseman of Marshfield. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Kevin Beisner, Brittany (Brian) Drexler, Benjamin Theisen, Matthew Theisen, Jon Kalsow, Casey Beisner, Michelle Theisen, Zachary Theisen, and Skyler Theisen, and one great granddaughter, Alyssa Drexler. She is further survived by a sister, Rae Joanne Bryant of Marshfield. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Beverly Brooks. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com

Marie S. Leonhardt, 87, died January 30th, 2012

	NAME OF DECEASED: MARIE S. LEONHARDT AGE: 87 ADDRESS: City of Medford Resident PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:30 P.M. Monday, January 30 at the Memorial Health Center-E.R. where she was taken earlier by ambulance TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 3 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin PLACE OF BURIAL: St. Mary’s Cemetery in the Town of Little Black VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 2 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Friday, February 3 at the funeral home. DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 4, 1924 in Tigerton, Wisconsin EDUCATION: Attended Tigerton Area Schools MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 28, 1940 in Medford to Walter E. Leonhardt and he preceded her in death on July 15, 1992 PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked at the Ideal Café as a waitress for about 10 years. She then did cleaning, sewing, ironing and mending for various families in the Medford area. She also did companionship for homebound individuals. Marie enjoyed fishing, playing cards and cribbage, going to the casino, crocheting, sewing, gardening, berry picking and bowling, She especially loved being with her family and friends. MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford Past-Member: Women’s Bowling League SURVIVING CHILDREN: Ronald (Margaret) Leonhardt of Milwaukee, Walter “Skip”(Barbara) Leonhardt of Chelsea, Sharon (Kenneth) Vesnefsky of Medford, Gary “Butch” (Lucy) Leonhardt of Medford, Jean (Russell) Hempel of Medford, Peggy (Wendall) Kestler of Medford and Susan Wegerer of Wausau CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: David “Dutch” Leonhardt in 2003 Great-Grandson: Tony Greene # OF GRANDCHILDREN: 32 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 66 GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 21 SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 4 Brothers: Edward (Rosemarie) Mauritz of Tigerton, Richard (Erma) Mauritz of Greenfield, Harold Mauritz of Tigerton and Howard (Delores) Mauritz of Janesville DECEASED BROTHERS: Leonard, Ray and George Mauritz DECEASED FATHER: Ferdinand J. Mauritz DECEASED MOTHER: Sylvia M. Jones PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Rick Wegerer and Shane Ley Active: 3 Sons: Ronald, Walter and Gary Leonhardt, and Sons-In-Laws: Kenneth Vesnefsky, Russell Hempel and Wendall Kestler OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Marie’s family to be designated to local charities -For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

Jerold W. Whipple, 66, died December 31st, 2011

	Jerold W. Whipple, 66, died Dec 31, 2011, at home with his wife and daughter by his side. Jerold died of kidney disease, lung failure, and heart failure. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Church, 207 S. Cherry Ave., Marshfield. Visitation will at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Lunch will be served at the church following service. Private services were held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Brooklyn Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Park, Minn. Inurnment was Jan. 6, 2012, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, St. Paul, Minn. Jerold William was born Sept. 13, 1945, to Ira and Isabel (Rogers) Whipple. He grew up in Chili where his family farmed. He attended Pine Circle school house in Chili until fifth grade, and finished his schooling in Marshfield. He was in the Army from July 1968 until September of 1973, stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado; and serving in the Vietnam War from July 1968 to 1969. He married Eldora R. Wienke on Oct. 21, 1989. They lived in Marshfield, then moved to Mosinee, Wis. He worked as a security guard in Marshfield at Northway Mall and in Wausau at ITS security until getting ill in 2004. He liked to listen to books on tapes, fishing, hunting, collecting old model cars, and spending time with his granddaughter Willow. Jerold is survived by his wife, Eldora; four children, Mary Margaret Stephens, Jerold William Whipple Jr, Laura Marie Cowles, and Joni-Isabel Dorothy Ahlbeck; eight grandchildren, Jacqueline Muellerliele, Castle Ahlbeck, Passion Stephens, River Ahlbeck, John Cowles, Zander Stephens, Martese Cowles and Willow Ahlbeck; four great-grandchildren, Leona Ahlbeck, Ce'zaria Ahlbeck, Bryson Amundson and Sincere Mathison; one sister, Rosalie Brandt of Medford, Wis.; and one brother, Ronald Whipple of Euliss Texas. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Richard Whipple, John Whipple in infancy, James Whipple and Robert Whipple; sisters, Lorraine Berdan, Betty Steltenpohl, Louise Wagner and Peggy (Margaret Mary) Whipple.