JULIE YOUTSOS MALINOWSKI
Julie Youtsos Malinowski, age 68, of Merrill, died Tuesday, May 2, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Julie was born August 29, 1943, in Wausau, daughter of the late Gust and Georgia (Angilos) Youtsos. She married Henry Malinowski in April of 1972. He preceded her in death in September of 2005. Julie was president of Texas Recreation, Inc. which operated both the Merrill Public Golf Course and the Trapp River Golf Course. She was the former owner/operator of Julie’s House of Cards in downtown Wausau. Julie enjoyed being a snowbird in Nevada. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed shopping for them. Julie was also an Elvis Presley fan.
Julie is survived by her children, Connie (Greg) Barlow, Las Vegas, Steve Malinowski, Wausau, Michael (Wendy) Malinowski, Merrill, Amy (David) Meyer, Ringle, and Mark Malinowski, U.S. Army stationed in Germany; and seven grandchildren, Megan and Nicholas Barlow, Chloe and Maria Malinowski, and Andrew, Jackson, and Amanda Brown. Julie is preceded in death by two siblings, Bob Youtsos and Doris Glaser.
The funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. Father Peter Pappademetriou will officiate. Entombment will take place in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Wausau. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday and after 9:30 A.M. Friday, all at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com
EDNA E. KOEBE
Edna E. (Alberg) Koebe passed away May 9, 2012, at Woodland Court in Merrill.
She was born on September 20, 1919, in Irma, daughter of the late Edwin and Gertrude (Sisson) Alberg. Edna attended schools in Tomahawk and Merrill, graduating from Merrill High School with the class of 1938. On November 23, 1940, Edna married Roman “Bobo” Koebe in Dubuque, Iowa. They were married for 67 years before Roman’s death in 2008. Edna was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill, and had served on the Altar Guild. Edna spent most of her life as a mother and homemaker. She loved to entertain friends and family with good food, and always tried to coax everyone to eat a little more. Edna was always available to her children and grandchildren for whatever they needed. She was a kind and gentle person. For 30 years Edna’s favorite place to be was their cottage on Half Moon Lake near Tomahawk. She loved the peace she felt in that surrounding.
Edna is survived by four children, Jack (Karen) Koebe, Seymour, Bruce (Ann) Koebe, Palm City, Florida, Marilyn (Virgil) Baumgart, Marshfield, and Jay (Polly) Koebe, Merrill; fifteen grandchildren, Steve Koebe, Christina (Larry) Potter, Cyndy Koebe, Brent (Amy) Koebe, Phil (Angie) Koebe, Hali Koebe, Mindy (Jonathan) Spanier, Nick Koebe, Karlyn Koebe, Rhianna Koebe, Adam Baumgart, Bret Baumgart, Ian Koebe, Sam Koebe, and Noah Koebe; eleven great grandchildren, Bailie, Jake, Eiley, Sierra, Maggie, Zach, Jamie, Owen, Jessica, Joe, and Aiden; one brother, Duane (Pat) Alberg, Tomahawk; and a sister in law, Alice Alberg, Merrill. Edna was preceded in death by her husband Roman, a brother, Melvin Alberg, and two sisters, Elaine Alft and Audrey Saeger.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Woodland Court for the wonderful, caring, and compassionate care given to our mother during the five years she lived there.
The funeral will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. The Rev. Scott Gustafson will officiate. Entombment will be in Merrill Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the church. The Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com
GERALDINE E. ‘GERRI’ KUFAHL
Geraldine E. “Gerri” Kufahl, age 69, of Merrill, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Gerri was born May 22, 1942, in the Town of Scott, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Leo and Angeline (Omeliah) Sczygelski. She married Emery Kufahl on June 17, 1961. He survives. For the past 27 years, Gerri was an Avon representative. She was known for her delicious potato salad. She was a fan of the Green Bay Packers, the Milwaukee Brewers, and Elvis Presley. Gerri enjoyed visiting and talking with people, polkas, and playing cards. Her greatest joy was being with her family.
Gerri is survived by her husband, Emery Kufahl, Merrill; (3) daughters, Sherrie (Jim) Zortman, and Terri Christiansen (with Kim Kriewald) both of Merrill, and Katie (John) Matyasz, Wausau; (2) sons, Allan (Dawn) Kufahl, Eau Claire, and Jeremy (Therese) Kufahl, Merrill; (10) grandchildren, Becca, Stacy, Jamie, Alex, Kurtis, Tyler, Samantha, Leia, Alissa, and Nolan; (2) great grandchildren, Cadence and Jackson; and (2) sisters, Mary Starzinski, Marathon, and Lizzie (Eugene) Teresinski, Athens. Gerri is preceded in death by (2) sisters, Angie Lemmer and Virginia Wiesneski, and (1) brother, Walter Sczygelski, Sr.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. The Rev. Scott Gustafson will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-8 P.M. Monday at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill, and at the church on Tuesday after 10:00 A.M.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com
Eldred F. “Buzzy” Plautz, age 78, of the town of Texas, Marathon County, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill.
Buzzy was born August 4, 1933, in Wausau, son of the late Richard and Ella (Kufahl) Plautz. He married Rose Mary Oesterreich in 1957. She survives. Buzzy had dairy farmed in the town of Texas. He enjoyed snowmobiling, four wheeling, NASCAR, polka dancing, playing his accordion, and playing cards and dice games with his grandchildren.
Buzzy is survived by his wife, Rose Mary Plautz, town of Texas; son, Myron (Michele) Plautz of Forest Lake, Minnesota; daughter, Jo Marie (Chris) Ostrowski, Merrill; and (5) grandchildren, Tracy, Kate, and Ben Plautz, and Bradley and Kyle Ostrowski; and (2) special relatives, Marion Plautz and Larry Hotchkiss, both of Wausau.
The Plautz family would like to thank Woodland Court, Merrill, for the care given to Buzzy during his stay there.
The funeral will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. The Rev. David Faulkner will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Wausau. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, and after 9:30 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials in Buzzy’s memory to the charity of your choosing would be greatly appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com
Charles J. Secora, age 63, of Weston, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Ministry St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
Chuck was born August 18, 1948, in Berlin, Wisconsin, son of the late Edward and Gladys (Warren) Secora. He married Mary Ellen David August 31, 1968, in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death August 14, 1990, in Wausau. Chuck had been a tool and die maker. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, football, and his pet cats. Chuck served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was stationed in Vietnam.
Survivors include his companion, Kathy Saager, Weston; (1) daughter, Tracy (Joseph) Heyden, Merrill; (3) sons, Chuck Secora, Madison, Robert (Rachel) Secora, Merrill, and Michael (Susan) Secora, Arizona; (8) grandchildren; (1) great grandchild; and (1) sister, Karen (Jeff) Sowl, Eagle River; and (1) brother, Terry (Sharon) Secora, Cudahy, WI. Chuck is preceded in death by (2) brothers, his twin, Clifford, and Mark.
A celebration of Chuck’s life will take place from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, May 19, 2012, at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com
Ronald S. Kunke, age 70, of Tomahawk, died December 7, 2011, in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Ron was born April 22, 1941, son of the late Walter and Louise Kunke. He was a retired crane operator with Operating Engineers, Local 139. Ron’s hobbies included deer hunting, sport fishing in Mazatlan, and collecting antique tractors. Ron served his country in the military/active duty from June, 1959 until his honorable discharge March, 1961. Prior to active duty, Ron had served in the reserves.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Kunke, Tomahawk; (2) sons, Ronald Scott Kunke, Burlington, Wisconsin, and Michael (Tracy) Kunke, Muskego, Wisconsin; (3) grandchildren, Kimberly, Melissa, and Lindsey; and (1) sister, Geraldine (Frank) Wolter, Jackson, Wisconsin. Ron is preceded in death by (1) sister, Paulette Bell.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 25, 2012, at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. Rev. Mark Schoenherr will officiate. Burial of Ron’s cremated remains will take place at a later date in Springbrook Cemetery, Town of Pine River, Lincoln County. The Kunke Family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 25th.
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