Shirley L. Thurs

Shirley L. Thurs 73, Athens died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1938 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Paul and Erna (Lodholz) Wilde. On April 25, 1959 she married Elgart Thurs at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Shirley was a dairy farmer and homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Elgart Thurs, Athens, one daughter, Karen (Steve) Shimek, Wausau, one granddaughter, Cassondra Shimek, Wausau, three sisters, Ruth (Elroy) Brandt, Wausau, Virene (Arlis) Cramer, Wausau and Jeanne Wilde, Milton and one brother, William (Lorraine) Wilde, Wausau along with many nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by one daughter, Charlene Thurs and twelve brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg. The Rev. Philip Bogen will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon and again on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the wonderful staff with Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, especially Stephanie and Shelley for the outstanding care and devotion they shared with Shirley during her time of illness.