Obit: Baltus, Sharon A. (1949 - 2008)

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Surnames: Baltus, Linzmaier, Wilfahrt, Lingford, Schill, Erickson, LaBarge, Able, Hebert, Tyrolt, Bredl, Matticks, Drescher, Kolbeck, Belter, Lucas, Binder, Kahn

----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Wood Co., Wis.) Tuesday, 27 May 2008 P. 2A C. 5

Baltus, Sharon A. (7 Aug. 1949 - 25 May 2008)

Sharon A. Baltus, 58, of Auburndale, died on Sunday, May 25, 2008, surrounded by her family at home.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Auburndale with the Rev. Eric Linzmaier officiating. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery and serving as pallbearers will be John Wilfahrt, Bob Lingford, Tom Schill, Tom Erickson, Ray LaBarge and Phil Able.

The visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rembs Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. until service time Thursday at St. Mary’s Church. A rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Sharon was born on Aug. 7, 1949, in Marshfield to Virgil and Patricia (Hebert) Tyrolt. She was a graduate of Auburndale High School and a graduate of Humboldt Institute in Minneapolis. She and David G. Baltus were united in marriage on May 3, 1969, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Auburndale.

Sharon had worked at the Marshfield Clinic in the Audiology, ENT and Urgent Care Departments for 40 years. She also worked seasonally at Figi's in Marshfield.

Sharon enjoyed country music at the Hodag Festival, bowling, an occasional trip to the casino and watching sports of any kind. Sharon had a huge heart and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, David, and her children, Dr. Rebecca (Craig) Bredl of Eau Claire and Christopher Baltus of Auburndale; and three grandchildren, Chase, Reese and Avery Bredl.

She is also survived by her father and stepmother, Virgil and Sharon Tyrolt of Marshfield; her sister, Cynthia (Tom) Erickson of Wisconsin Rapids; her brothers, Michael Tyrolt and Dan Tyrolt of Hayward; her mother-in-law, Betty Baltus of Auburndale; and her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Steve (Judy) Baltus, Gloria Matticks, Mike (Sally) Baltus, Cindy (Ted) Drescher, Marcia (Clarion) Kolbeck and Mark (Brenda) Baltus.

She is further survived by many nieces and nephews and by her constant companion, Toby. She was predeceased by her mother and stepfather, Patricia and Ervin Belter; a brother, John Tyrolt; her grandparents, Oliver and Agnes Hebert and Paul and Laura Tyrolt; two stepbrothers, Mitchel and David Lucas; a brother-in-law, Mike Binder, and her father-in-law, Arsenius Baltus.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Kahn and the Ministry Home Hospice Staff for their kind care.

Biographical Information

Social Security Record

Name: Sharon A Baltus
Birth Date: 7 August 1949
Social Security Number: 392-54-5175
Place of Issuance: Wisconsin
Last Residence: Auburndale, Wood, Wisconsin
Zip Code of Last Residence: 54412
Death Date : 25 May 2008
Estimated Age at Death: 59