Alice Anne Stargardt

Alice Stargardt, age 68, of Neillsville, WI formerly of Marshfield, WI died Friday, March 02, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.Alice Anne Zurn was born on April 21, 1943 in Marshfield, WI the daughter of Sylvester and Evelyn (Schaefer) Zurn. She attended school in Marshfield and graduated from Columbus High School. On December 26, 1964 she was united in marriage to David Stargardt at the Church of St. John the Baptist in Marshfield. Two years later, they welcomed a daughter, Janet to their family and six months after that Alice began working at the Marshfield Clinic. Her career at the Clinic lasted for 43 years, where she went from being a stenographer when she started in 1966 to typing research grants for doctors, when she retired on May 1, 2009. For years, Alice and Dave had spent time on their property in Neillsville and in 2009 they moved there permanently.Alice was a member of the Living Hope Evangelical Free Church family in Neillsville. She enjoyed camping and 4-wheeling, but most of all she enjoyed spending time, playing games and attending school events with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Dave, one daughter, Janet (Scot) Kapusta of Neillsville, four grandchildren, Justin, Cordell, Janalee and Isabella Kapusta, her mother, Ev. Zurn of Marshfield, WI, two sisters, Joann (Ron) Schallock of Apple Valley, MN and Mary (Harry) Bengry of Sioux Falls, SD, her beloved cat, Pushet and also many other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her father, Sylvester "Boppie"A Memorial Service for Alice will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Living Hope Evangelical Free Church in Neillsville. Pastor Steven Wentz and Pastor Alan Dunham will co-officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m., Saturday at the Church.Memorial gifts may be directed to local organizations.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456