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     Frank Rutta was born on 23 March 1877 at Portage Co, WI.¹ He was the son of Theodore Rutta and Marianna Bryll.² Frank Rutta was baptized on 25 March 1877 at St. Casimir Church, Town of Hull, Portage Co, WI.¹ He married Rosalia Stachowiak, daughter of Chrisostomus John Stachowiak and Magdaline Szymkowiak, on 29 April 1907 at St. Casimir Church, Town of Hull, Portage Co, WI.³ Frank Rutta died on 16 July 1951 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 74.

Article published in the Tuesday, July 17, 1951 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Monday, July 16, 1951.

Frank Rutta

Frank Rutta, a lifelong resident and former public official of the town of Hull, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday at St. Michael's hospital. He became ill suddenly Wednesday evening and was taken to the hospital, when he underwent surgery that night.
Born March 29, 1877, in the town of Hull, Mr. Rutta was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Rutta. He attended St. Casimir's parochial school in Hull, then worked on his father's farm for a time.
He was married at St. Casimir's Catholic church on April 29, 1907, to Miss Rose Stachoviak (sp.) of Hull. They purchased their farm home at that time and had lived there since.
Mr. Rutta was Hull township assessor for 12 year prior to 1940 and served as school clerk for 30 years, until 1947. He also was secretary of St. Casimir's parish for a 16-year period some time ago.
Surviving besides Mrs. Rutta are two sons, Ambrose, at home, and Casmer (sp.), 114 1/2 South River drive; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Zakrewski, Wausau; two grandchildren and one great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Krasavage, 323 Oak street, Mrs. Michael Goetz and Mrs. Caroline Burchart, both of the town of Hull, and one brother, Henry, Chicago.
He was preceded in death three years ago by a daughter.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Casimir's church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the Dzikoski funeral home, where rosaries will be recited this evening at 7:30 and Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.

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Article taken from the Friday, July 20, 1951 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Funeral of Frank Rutta

Rev. Anthony Krauza officiated at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at St. Casimir's Catholic church in the town of Hull at funeral services for Frank Rutta of that township, who died Monday. Burial took place in the parish cemetery.
Pallbearers were Alex Zelewski, Michael Goetz, Joseph Knich, Fred Stachoviak(sp.), Theodore Stachoviak (sp.) and Peter Chriske.
The following from away attended the funeral: Mrs. Raymond Stachoviak (sp.), Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Stachoviak (sp.) and daughter, Mary Ann, and Mrs. Prawl, Wausau; Henry Rutta and Mr. and Mrs. Everoin Rutta and daughter of Chicago.

     Irene Rutta was born on 6 March 1908 at Portage Co, WI.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Rutta and Rosalia Stachowiak. Irene Rutta was baptized on 8 March 1908 at St. Casimir Church, Town of Hull, Portage Co, WI.¹

     Ambrose Ferdinand Rutta was born on 8 January 1909 at Portage Co, WI.¹ He was the son of Frank Rutta and Rosalia Stachowiak.¹ Ambrose Ferdinand Rutta was baptized on 17 January 1909 at St. Casimir Church, Town of Hull, Portage Co, WI.¹ He died on 5 September 1988 at Hilbert, Calumet Co, WI, at age 79.

Article published in the Tuesday, September 6, 1988 issue of the Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Monday, September 5, 1988.

Ambrose J. Rutta

Ambrose J. Rutta, 79, Hilbert, died Monday at his home after a sudden illness.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Hilbert, with the Rev. Rallen Stencil officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Sansom Funeral Home, HIlbert, and from 8 a.m. until the cortege leaves for the church on Thursday. There will be a 7:30 p.m. prayer service Wednesday at the funeral home.
He was born Jan. 8, 1909, at Stevens Point, a son of the late Frank and Rose Rutta. He attended Stevens Point schools. He was married July 2, 1949, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Hilbert, to Helen Basler Dohr. She survives. The couple had resided all of their married lives in Hilbert whre Mr. Rutta had worked at the Hilbert where Mr. Rutta had worked at the Mid-Lakes F.S. Co-op Elevator for many years.
He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Hilbert.
Survivors besides his wife include two stepsons, Franklin (Donna) Dohr of Clintonville and Gerald (Ginny) Dohr of Menasha; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Zakreske, Wausau; and one brother, Casimer (Martha) Rutta of Stevens Point.
He also was preceded in death by one sister.

     Casimer Rutta was born on 18 July 1918 at Town of Hull, Portage Co, WI. He was the son of Frank Rutta and Rosalia Stachowiak. Casimer Rutta married Martha Ostrowski on 24 June 1946 at Town of Belmont, Portage Co, WI. Casimer Rutta died on 20 February 1999 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 80.

Article published in the Monday, February 22, 1999 issue of the Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Saturday, February 20, 1999.

Casimer H. Rutta

Casimer H. Rutta, 80, 1117 Edgewood Ave., died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, at St. Michael's Hospital.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Casimer Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Walczak will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home. A general rosary will be said at 7 p.m.
Mr. Rutta was born July 18, 1918, in the town of Hull, a son of the late Frank and Rose (Stachowiak) Rutta.
He entered the U.S. Army on Oct. 6, 1942, in Milwaukee. He served in New Guinea and Luzon with the 289th Signal Company 4th Engineer Service Battalion. He received a Bronze Arrowhead, American Theater Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal, two overseas bars and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged Jan. 24, 1946, at Camp McCoy.
He was married to Martha Ostrowski on June 24, 1946, at St. John Catholic Church in Belmont. She survives.
Mr. Rutta was employed at Consolidated Papers Wisconsin River Division for a number of years.
Besides his wife, survivors include one son, James Rutta, Stevens Point; two daughters, Nancy Calkins, Beaver Dam, and Betty Rutta, Beaver Dam; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

     Bruno Michalski married Susan Zimbauer, daughter of Andrew Zimbauer and Mary Stachowiak, on 28 October 1930 at Town of Hull, Portage Co, WI.

Article taken from the Tuesday, November 4, 1930 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Michalski-Zimbauer

Miss Susan Zimbauer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zimbauer, and Bruno Michalski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Michalski, all of the town of Hull, were united in marriage Tuesday morning, October 28, at St. Casimir's church in the town of Hull by Rev. John B. Gruna. The attendants were Miss Lucille Zimbauer, sister of the bride, Miss Crasanta Stachowiak, the bride's cousin, Walter Michalski and Ladislaw Zimbauer. Laura Adamski was flower girl. Flowers, ferns and colored lights decorated the church. The briday gown of white lace was fashioned with a tight bodice and an ankle-length skirt, and the long tulle veil had a headdress beaded in pearls. White roses, ferns and lillies of the valley formed the bride's bouquet. The bridesmaids wore Nile green flat crepe and pink satin, respectively, while the flower girl wore light pink georgette. The bride was excorted to the altar by her father as the wedding march from 'Lohengrin' was played.
Streamers, wedding bells and Hallowe'en suggestions decorated the home of hte bride's parents for a reception held during the day. Breakfast, luncheon and dinner were served to 85 families. Among the out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Michalski of Antigo; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Helminiak(sp.), Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adamski, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Zimbauer, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Stachowiak and Mr. and Mrs. Roman Stachowiak of Wausau; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nievinski of Bevent; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wanta of Callon and John Zimbauer and family of Polonia.

Bruno Michalski died on 6 August 1970.

     Martha Ostrowski was born on 26 December 1925 at Town of Belmont, Portage Co, WI. She married Casimer Rutta, son of Frank Rutta and Rosalia Stachowiak, on 24 June 1946 at Town of Belmont, Portage Co, WI. Martha Ostrowski died on 17 April 2003 at Whiting, Portage Co, WI, at age 77.

Article published in the Saturday, April 19, 2003 issue of the Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Thursday, April 17, 2003

Martha S. Rutta

Martha S. Rutta, 77, formerly of 1117 Edgewood Ave., died Thursday afternoon, April 17, 2003, at the River Pines Center.
The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Casimir Catholic Church, with the Rev. Wesley Janowski officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the Church. Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

She was born Dec. 26, 1925, in the town of Belmont, to the late Sylvester and Sylvia Ostrowski.

Martha was married to Casimer Rutta on June 24, 1946, at St. John's Catholic Church in Belmont. He died Feb. 20, 1999.

She was employed as a school bus driver for the Stevens Point School District for a number of years.

Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Calkins, Reeseville, and Betty Rutta, Beaver Dam; one son, James Rutta, Stevens Point; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bernard Ostrowski, Wisconsin Rapids.

     Evelyn Anna Tollar was born on 23 May 1917. She married Fred Zimbauer, son of Andrew Zimbauer and Mary Stachowiak, on 1 June 1940 at Wausau, Marathon Co, WI.^1,2 Evelyn Anna Tollar died on 2 March 1999 at Wausau, Marathon Co, WI, at age 81.³

     Mary Laszewski was born on 19 September 1907. She married Frank Stachovak, son of Roman Stachovak and Martha Laszewski, on 31 October 1928 at Antigo, Langlade Co, WI. Mary Laszewski died on 6 May 1982 at Wausau, Marathon Co, WI, at age 74.

Article published in the Friday, May 7, 1982 issue of The Daily Herald, Wausau, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Thursday, May 6, 1982.

Mrs. Mary Stachoviak

Mrs. Mary Stachoviak, 74, 1017 Monroe St., Wausau, died Thursday evening at the Wausau hospital.
The former Mary Lazewski was born Sept. 19, 1907, in Antigo, a daughter of Anton and Agatha Lazewski. On Oct. 31, 1928, in Antigo, she married Frank Stachoviak Sr. He died June 26, 1974.
Prior to retirement, Mrs. Stachoviak wa secretary of hte union at Wisconsin Box Co. She was a member of St. Thomas Circle of the Parish Council of Catholic Women at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wausau.
Survivors include three daughters, Lucille Stachoviak, 1017 Monroe St., and Mrs. Charles (Marguerite) Trempe, 927 Forest St., both in Wausau, and Mrs. Jerry (Joan) Sullivan, Route 1, Merrill; a son Frank Stachoviak Jr., 709 Lincoln Ave., Wausau; a brother Bernard Lazewski, Antigo; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be held in Wausau Monday at 10 a.m. at Peterson Funeral Home, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Kulovits will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Wausau. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. There will be a parish vigil at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sunday.