Iline
was born on September 9, 1925 to Max and Hermina (Hengst) Zuther in Rib Lake.
She graduated from Rib Lake High School. She briefly worked in Milwaukee before
returning to Rib Lake. She also worked for Gem Products Shoe Factory for many
years and at the Mondeaux Flowage. When
she returned to Rib Lake, she met Duscan “Duke” Budimlija at Zondlo’s and
danced the Blue Waltz. They were married on September 27, 1947 at St. John’s Ev.
Lutheran Church in Rib Lake. Duke preceded Iline in death on July 12, 2011.
In
her spare time Iline enjoyed working in the woods, taking meticulous care of
her garden and lawn, cooking, spending time with her grandchildren, and making
meals for her family.
Iline
is survived by her sons, Dennis (Judith) Budimlija of Rib Lake, Dan (Margaret)
Budimlija of Mosinee, and Gary (Yvonne) Budimlija of Medford; grandchildren,
Jennifer (Chad) Jacobson, Brad (Heidi) Budimlija, Ryan (Katie) Budimlija,
Heidi Radtke, Justin (Amie) Budimlija, Nicole (Jesse) Lukewich, Tyler (Shannon)
Budimlija, and Joshua (Kirsten) Budimlija; great-grandchildren, Bianca, Brent,
Riley, Silas, Dade, Lana, Gavin, Lilly, Jacob, Elliott, Arien, Zoe, Rowan,
Mateo, Maddie, Flora, and one on the way, baby Duscan;
great-great-grandchildren, Eli and Avery. Iline is further survived by her
brother, Marlin Zuther of Seattle, WA and many nieces, nephews, and other
family and friends.
In
addition to her husband and parents, Iline is preceded in death her infant
brother Marvin, sister, Helen Dyrcz, and brother, Donald Zuther.
A memorial
service for Iline will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2019
at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, with Pastor Kenneth Bittorf officiating.
Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake. Visitation will take place
at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 10:00
AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.
In
lieu of flowers memorial donations in Iline’s name may be made to either Acorn
Hill Senior Living or the church.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com
