Ellen Mary (Urban) Karloske, age 86, of Vesper died August 7, 2013 at Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids. Ellen was born on July 30, 1927 to Joseph and Louise Urban in Veedum, WI. She graduated from Pittsville High School in 1944. Ellen was joined in marriage to Robert John Karloske on November 29, 1952.They celebrated their 60th anniversary November 2012. Ellen worked at the County Clerk's office at the Wood County Courthouse until 1952 and then farmed alongside her husband for over 40 years. Ellen was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Pittsville and WFLA Lodge in City Point, serving as secretary for many years. Ellen enjoyed serving in many volunteer leadership positions including many years a General Leader for Pleasant Corners 4-H. Ellen took pride in her vegetable and flower gardens and the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. She is survived by husband Robert, daughters Joni (Larry) Heilgendorf of LaGrange,KY, Diane (Gerard) Putzer of Appleton, WI, Dawn (Dave) Bizer of Medford, WI and Jill (Jeff) Michaud of Wausau, WI, sisters Louise (Eldon) Engelman and Jean (Milden) Schwanebeck, sisters-in-law Kathleen Urban and Margie Urban, grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant daughter Heidi Joy, her parents, siblings Ann (Elmer) Garrels, Joseph (Manette) Urban Jr., Edward Urban and James Urban. Services will be held at 2:00pm Sunday August 11, 2013 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pittsville. Reverend Terrell J. Schneider will officiate. Friends may call Sunday from 12:30pm until the time of services at the church. Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com