1935
Lois
2016
Lois Kainz
May 2, 1935 — May 9, 2016
Lois Ann Kainz, 81, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016, at Wausau Manor, under the care of AseraCare Hospice.
She was born at home in rural Marathon County to Elmer and Evelyn (Mielke) Heise on May 2, 1935. Lois attended the former Wausau High School. Later, she was married to Louis Kainz, Jr. on August 27, 1966 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Wausau.
After over 40 years working at Employers Insurance Company Lois decided to retire. She continued to work part-time for a few years in the office of Marathon Feed, which was owned by her brother. Family was very important to Lois, and the things she enjoyed including baking, knitting, and crocheting, were all shared with them. She was a member of a knitting and crocheting club that met monthly. When she was able, she also liked working in her flower garden. Family gatherings, especially in the fall before Gene left to winter in Florida, were a time she always looked forward to.
Survivors include, daughter, Marilyn (Randy) Krueger; grandchildren, Andy (Megan) Krueger, Dr. Rebecca (Robert) Myszka, Katie Krueger, Jamie Lodholz-Bootz, and Jenny (Jody) Lodholz-Krueger; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Bowen, Marri, Brexton, Randi, Griffin, Jace, Ivan, Madie, and Clay; siblings, Dale (Patricia) Heise, Judy (Merlin) Steinagel, and Gene (Sharon) Heise; nieces, Renee (Brian) Wesolowski, Terri (Jason) Heise-Sturm, and Linda (Steve) Schultz; nephews, Ross (Julie) Heise, Tom Heise, Todd (Chris) Heise, Jeff (Jillian) Heise, Mike (Stacy) Heise, Dean Steinagel, Brian (Jodi) Steinagel, and Kerry Steinagel; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Heise.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; son, Wayne Lodholz; parents, Elmer and Evelyn Heise; brother, Roger Heise; and great-granddaughter, Paige Bootz.
A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 426 Washington St., Wausau, with Pastor Christopher Ewan officiating. Family and friends may call beginning at 8:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, town of Texas.
You may sign the family guestbook at www.helke.com.
A special thank you to the staff of Wausau Manor, Rennes Health and Rehab, and AseraCare Hospice for the care Lois received.
She was born at home in rural Marathon County to Elmer and Evelyn (Mielke) Heise on May 2, 1935. Lois attended the former Wausau High School. Later, she was married to Louis Kainz, Jr. on August 27, 1966 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Wausau.
After over 40 years working at Employers Insurance Company Lois decided to retire. She continued to work part-time for a few years in the office of Marathon Feed, which was owned by her brother. Family was very important to Lois, and the things she enjoyed including baking, knitting, and crocheting, were all shared with them. She was a member of a knitting and crocheting club that met monthly. When she was able, she also liked working in her flower garden. Family gatherings, especially in the fall before Gene left to winter in Florida, were a time she always looked forward to.
Survivors include, daughter, Marilyn (Randy) Krueger; grandchildren, Andy (Megan) Krueger, Dr. Rebecca (Robert) Myszka, Katie Krueger, Jamie Lodholz-Bootz, and Jenny (Jody) Lodholz-Krueger; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Bowen, Marri, Brexton, Randi, Griffin, Jace, Ivan, Madie, and Clay; siblings, Dale (Patricia) Heise, Judy (Merlin) Steinagel, and Gene (Sharon) Heise; nieces, Renee (Brian) Wesolowski, Terri (Jason) Heise-Sturm, and Linda (Steve) Schultz; nephews, Ross (Julie) Heise, Tom Heise, Todd (Chris) Heise, Jeff (Jillian) Heise, Mike (Stacy) Heise, Dean Steinagel, Brian (Jodi) Steinagel, and Kerry Steinagel; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Heise.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; son, Wayne Lodholz; parents, Elmer and Evelyn Heise; brother, Roger Heise; and great-granddaughter, Paige Bootz.
A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 426 Washington St., Wausau, with Pastor Christopher Ewan officiating. Family and friends may call beginning at 8:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, town of Texas.
You may sign the family guestbook at www.helke.com.
A special thank you to the staff of Wausau Manor, Rennes Health and Rehab, and AseraCare Hospice for the care Lois received.
Visitation
St. Paul's United Church of Christ426 Washington Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Saturday, May 14, 2016
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Service
St. Paul's United Church of Christ426 Washington Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Saturday, May 14, 2016
10:00 AM
Cemetery
Restlawn Memorial ParkTown of Texas, WI
Saturday, May 14, 2016
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