Calvan C. Miller
Calvan Miller, age 85, passed away on March 30, 2024.
Calvan was born in Chippewa Falls, WI to Carl Miller and Dellie Miller. Calvan married Rita Margaret Miller of Weston, Wisconsin on September 2, 1961 in Chippewa Falls. Calvan enjoyed fishing up north with his brother-in-law Eugene Goettl. He loved his grandchildren to no end and lived to see his great-grandchildren grow up. Calvan passed the time away cleaning the garage and listing to music for hours. When he could Calvan would spend alot of time outside. He enjoyed going to church with his wife and will be missed by all that knew him.
Calvan is survived by his wife Rita Miller of Weston, (4) Children: Kevin (Justine) Miller of Illinois, Theresa Maves of Amherst, Kay (Steve) Homer of Eleva, and Jodie (Jeff Flatter) Miller of Wausau. (7) Grandchildren and (13) Great-Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, (3)Brothers and (2)Sisters.
Memorial service will be held on Friday April 12, 2024 at Helke Funeral Home (302 Spruce Street Wausau WI 54401) at 11:00 AM. Deacon Peter Burek will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday April 12, 2024 from 9:00 am until the hour of service at Helke Funeral Home. Entombment will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park.
Lester A. Bartelt
Lester Allen Bartelt passed away on March 19, 2024, at Copperleaf Memory Care of Schofield, Wisconsin, at the age of 95. He was born on October 17, 1928, in Cascade, Wisconsin.
He married Ruth Wiebe on June 4, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a gentleman to all, and a loving and devoted husband to Ruth for 69 years. They were always by each other’s side, jokingly introducing themselves as “Ruth and Les-together we are Ruthless!” Rarely would you see them separated from each other.
In the early 1960s, Lester made the significant move from Milwaukee to Wausau, where he made himself available to serve as the Presiding Overseer for the Wausau Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He remained an elder as long as his health permitted. Lester chose a simple life, devoting much of his time to serving God, as well as to his loving wife, Ruth. He was a pillar to the congregation and was always committed to sharing his faith with the community.
Lester worked in many fields including farming, construction, driving truck and at Wausau Insurance. The last company being Component Systems, where he was an original member and served as Production Manager. He set the tone each day with an uplifting spiritual discussion of a Bible text, providing his coworkers a happy and positive spiritual outlook for the day.
Lester will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Ruth, and his many friends.
A memorial service is planned for:
Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 226350 Hummingbird Road, Rib Mountain, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be at 2:00pm and a Memorial Talk at 3:00 pm.
We would like to thank the Copperleaf staff, Nancy, Janet, Daisy, Mariah; Jenny at Lakeland Care; Interim HealthCare; and Aging & Disability Resource Center for all the support and compassion they provided.
Barbara A. Kiepke
Barbara “Barb” A. Kiepke, 83, of Wausau, WI, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, April 4, 2024, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Weston.
Barbara was born on February 24, 1941, in Wausau, WI, to the late Earl and Lillian (Hronek) Jannusch. As a young girl, Barbara enjoyed spending her summers on the family farms. In 1959, she graduated from Wausau Newman High School. Later, Barbara worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance and Green Bay Packaging.
Barbara was an avid bowler, participating in leagues throughout the Wausau area. She was a bargain shopper, famously never paying full price, and always offering to carry your shopping bags. Her forte was outfitting her grandchildren for their birthdays and holidays. She was a caring and supportive friend to many and an epic grandmother, celebrating her grandchildren with numerous sweatshirts and t-shirts emblazon with their smiling faces. Barbara delighted in hosting family gatherings and birdwatching.
Barb is survived by her children, Jay (Linda) Kiepke, Joel (Pamela) Kiepke, and Julie (Rick) Jamroz, grandchildren Jackson (fiancée Jenna Shank) Kiepke, Lillian (Josh Fester) Kiepke, Kendra (Aaron) Kugel, Jared and Christian Kiepke, Ryan and Brandon Jamroz, and brother, Robert “Bob” (Chris) Huehnerfuss.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her long-time friend and fiancé, Lawrence “Larry” Johnson.
The funeral service honoring Barbara’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Rib Mountain Lutheran Church. Rev. Tim Swanson will officiate. For those who wish to pay their respects, visitation will take place on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, located at 3400 Stewart Ave. in Wausau, WI. Visitation will also be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
Evelyn Daniels
Evelyn “Jean” Daniels, Oxford, FL, formerly of Stevens Point, died Monday, March 4, 2024.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit (St. Stanislaus) Catholic Church, Stevens Point. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. immediately following the visitation at the church. Rev. Steven Brice will preside. Burial will follow at Guardian Angel Cemetery, Stevens Point. The service will also be available for viewing live during the time of the service at: https://www.youtube.com/@HolySpiritStevensPoint/streams
Jean was born on February 6, 1931, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Evelyn (Belling) & Felix Budde. She attended St. Peter’s Catholic Elementary School in Beaver Dam and graduated in June 1948 from Beaver Dam High School. Following graduation, she worked as a dental assistant in Beaver Dam.
On March 27, 1951, Jean married Bob Daniels at St. Peter’s Church in Beaver Dam. Jean’s uncle, Fr. George Budde and his three brothers, Fr. Gerard, Fr. John, and Fr. Ray Budde co-celebrated their wedding mass with them. Bob and Jean celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary in March 2023.
Survivors include: sisters Lynn Zick, Christine (Christopher) Bauer; brother John “Jack” Budde, her 3 sons Robert J. (Patricia) Daniels, Lady Lake, FL, Thomas G. (Kriss) Daniels, Lady Lake, FL and James A. (Pamela) Daniels, Mesa, AZ; her 11 grandchildren Matthew Daniels, Andrea (Sean) Donehoo, Katherine Wolff, Melissa (James) Owusu, Roberta (Jordan) Hadaway, Jon (Caroline) Daniels, Chris (Michelle) Bahr, Wesley (Kayla) Daniels, Trevor (Jessica) Daniels, Stephanie (Jeff) Stone, Casey Marshall; and 13 great grandchildren Savannah, London, Cooper, Lucy, Olivia, Paxton, Lorelei, Brooks, Evelynn, Adaline, Joe, Cecelia, and Malcolm.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert in January, her
brother Bob Budde, sisters Audery Hankes, Marie Budde, sisters-in-law, Catherine (Schweiger) Budde, Phyllis (Schwoch) Budde, and brothers-in-law Joe Hankes, Wilton Zick.
Jean was an active, dedicated member of her church and a wonderful mother, wife, and friend. While living in Minneapolis, MN, Santa Barbara, CA, and Stevens Point, WI she devoted many hours of time participating in Junior Women’s Club activities, grade and high school Parent-Teachers associations and numerous church and school functions. She served as a Cub Scout den mother, and was a member of several Bridge Clubs, the Whiting Dance Club, Pointer Red Hat Club, Point DAM Club. She was also an initial planner and multi-year worker in the Pacelli Panacea event, a longtime volunteer supporting St Stanislaus (Holy Spirit) Church Funeral Luncheon Committee, and worked as a part-time seasonal employee at the UWSP Text Rental/Book Store for over 30 years.
Jean’s family is very grateful to the staff at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Ministry Medical Dept., St. Michael’s Hospital, Ministry Medical Hospice, Copperleaf (North Crest) Assisted Living, The Willows Assisted Living of Florida, Compassionate Care Hospice, and The Villages Hospital for their wonderful care and support.
Memorial donations, if desired can be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Pacelli Catholic Schools, Ministry Medical Hospice, or local Charities.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
JoAnn R. McNally
JoAnn R. McNally, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 21, 1937, in Kankakee, Illinois, the daughter of the late Jens and Alma (Wulff) Jensen. On October 21, 1961, she married Anthony McNally in Kankakee, Illinois and he preceded her in death on June 10, 2015.
Before relocating to Wausau in 2002 JoAnn did secretarial work in Illinois. She enjoyed various hobbies including dancing, reading, knitting, sewing, crocheting, and crafting.
JoAnn is survived by her daughters, Toni Ann McNally (Clifford Zugay) and Erin (Jack Wilson) McNally.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Anthony.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, located at 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Deacon Peter Burek will officiate. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service, all at the Sixth Street funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy and online condolences may be shared at www.petersonkraemer.com
Irma L. Parmer
Irma L. Parmer, 87, left us on Sunday, April 7, 2024, and joined the loved ones that left her behind. As promised, she remained at home under the care of her loving husband, children, and grandchildren. She endured a long battle with Alzheimer’s and in the end, it is comforting to know, she now knows who we all are and is back to her tenderhearted self.
She was born February 4, 1937, on her namesake auntie Irma’s birthday, in Athens, Wisconsin. Her father gave her the middle name of Lulubelle after his favorite singer, Lulu Belle from Lulu Belle and Scotty, which she despised. She would tell everyone her middle name was Esther. She was the fifth child, out of eight, to be born to Herman and Anna (Boehm) Becker and raised on a dairy farm outside of Athens. After graduating from Athens High School in 1955, she ventured off to Milwaukee to work. In Milwaukee, she met the love of her life, Leland (Lee) Parmer. They would marry on October 27, 1956, in Athens and have seven children.
They moved between Birnamwood, Bryant, and Athens and eventually settled in Wausau for 34 years. In 1996, they purchased Lee’s parents’ house, and retired to Mattoon where she would live out her remaining days helping raise her youngest grandchildren. Lee was Irma’s sole caregiver without hesitation during the last three years of her life. He would say, “She took care of me for over 60 years now it is my turn.”
Irma was a caregiver her entire life. Not only did she love her husband and kids, but she unselfishly cared for Lee’s grandmother-Martha Scholz, her mother-Anna, and Lee’s mother-Frieda Parmer. She adored taking care of her grandchildren and great niece, MiAnna (Woller) Hefty. Her eyes would light up, and she would have that special smile when her grandchildren and great grandchildren walked in the room. They spent many weekends at Grandma’s house getting doted on.
Some other loves of Irma’s, besides her family, were crocheting, knitting, gardening, and animals. She never did finish Andrew’s sweater after tearing it apart multiple times because she found a mistake. However, Joe loved the wool socks and dickies she made him. Irma loved all animals, except one-chipmunks. They would dig up her flowers, which aggravated her to no end.
Irma is survived by her husband; children, Debra (Randy) Koeppel of Deerbrook, Dennis (Gerri) Parmer of Green Bay, Denise (Joseph) Harris of Madison, and Daniel (Gina) Parmer of Birnamwood; special nephew, John Groff; daughter-in-law, Cindy Parmer of Mattoon; 16 grandchildren, Billie Jo (Eric) Burkhart of Pelican Lake, Bobbie Jo (Jay) Vanden Heuvel of Appleton, Toni Jo (Matt) Hofacker of Appleton, Travis (Shantel Koszarek) Koeppel of Deerbrook, Chase Koeppel of Deerbrook, Nicholas Parmer of Mattoon, Jeremy (Allison) Parmer of Rothschild, Curtis Parmer of Mattoon, Kurby (Octaviano) Enriquez-Genis of Mattoon, Samantha (Efren) Castellanos of Bowler, Seth (Cassie) Parmer of Port Washington, Andrew Parmer of Birnamwood, Arianna Parmer of Mattoon, Benjamin Harris of Conover, Michael (Isabella Graff) Harris of Conover, and Madelyn (Skyler Dalka) Harris of Madison; 24 great grandchildren; one brother, Dale (Sally) Becker of Wausau; two sisters-in-law, Evangeline Becker of Athens and Marilyn Becker of Wausau; three brothers-in-law, Howard (Valerie) Parmer of Antigo, David (Sherry) Parmer of Edmund, OK, and Vilas Brunnecker of Mattoon, WI; many nieces and nephews; and her cat, Pookey.
Irma is predeceased by her parents; two sons, Donald Parmer and Douglas Parmer; a daughter, Mary Parmer; two great grandsons, Aden and Crieton Enriquez-Genis; her siblings, Marcella (Ernest) Cook, Verna Groff, Alfred Becker, Dorothy (Clifford) Gruhlke, Orville Becker, and Delmar Becker; and sister-in-law, Dona Brunnecker.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to granddaughters, Madelyn Harris, and Toni Jo Hofacker, for providing grandma with such good care at the end, and all the wonderful people at LeRoyer Hospice who made the decision to bring mom home the right one knowing you were in our corner.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood, is assisting the family with arrengements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.
Dear Mom,
It is difficult to find words to express how deeply I miss you. You were always the one constant in a world of chaos. No matter where I was, your voice on the other end of the phone made life more bearable. Now there is a void in my heart that cannot be filled. Your love, guidance and presence are irreplaceable, and I am so grateful for every moment that we had together. Your memory will live on in the warmth of your smile and the sound of your laughter. Especially those deep belly laughs that made you cry.
You taught me the importance of kindness, strength, and unwavering love. The world feels different without you, but I find solace in knowing that you are at peace now. Your legacy is a testament to the remarkable woman you were and the impact you had on everyone’s lives. I want to thank you for everything mom-for the laughter, comfort, lessons, and unconditional love. Rest peacefully mom. You will forever live on in our hearts.
Tootsie
