Allen J. Kowalczyk, age 92, of Gilman, passed away on Tuesday, May
13, 2014 at his home with his family by his side and under the care of
Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.

  Allen was born April 24, 1922 in the Town of Roosevelt, Taylor County, 

the son of the late Albert & Agnes (Krezel) Kowalczyk. He grew up in the

Town of Roosevelt, farmed on the family farm and also did bulldozing work.

He also belonged to the Carpenters Union in Illinois for 35 years.

  On April 30, 1988 he was united in marriage to Evelyn Wojcik at St.’s

Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Gilman. He was a member of the Knights of

Columbus, the Town of Roosevelt Rod & Gun Club, and was an avid deer

hunter in his earlier years.

    Allen is survived by his wife Evelyn of Gilman, step-children, Ted
(Cindy) Wojcik, Tom Wojcik, and Tim (Janet) Wojcik, all of Gilman;
Laurie (Bob) Volberg of Cornell; Leslie (Bradley) Cornell of Jump
River; Lisa (Morris Larsen) Leech of Gilman; and Todd (Christine)
Wojcik of Medford, 19 step-grandchildren and 17 step-great-
grandchildren, two brothers, Edward Kowalczyk of Gilman; Casey
(Dolores) Kowalczyk of IL; one sister, Adeline “Pat” Liszewski of
Gilman. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Walter,
Leonard, and Robert, two sisters, Mary Leshuk, and Victoria Koperski.
    Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 10:30 a.
m. at St.’s Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Gilman, with Fr. Madanu
Sleeva officiating. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Lublin.
Visitation will be Friday morning at the church from 9-10:30 a.m. prior
to services.

Leona I. Mallo, age 91, of Gilman, passed away on Monday, May
12, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.

  Leona was born August 7, 1922 in Polley, rural Gilman, the daughter

of the late Henry & Jennie (Christiansen) Smith. She grew up in Polley

and attended school there. On November 14, 1940 she was united in
marriage to Hughie Mallo in Hannibal with the couple residing their
entire lives in Hannibal, raising their family of 10 children. Leona
was a homemaker and also did babysitting on the side. She loved
attending baseball and softball games and was also an active
member in the Hannibal Presbyterian Church.
    Leona is survived by her 10 children , Lola Chitwood of
Cloverdale, OR; Betty (Luverne) Kroeplin of Thorp; Merideth
Westaby of Stanley; Sally (John) Schutten of Hannibal; Pamela
(Ronald) Kruppe of GlenFlora; Earl (Pam) Mallo of Ladysmith;
Byron (Robin) Mallo of Medford; Brenda Skabroud of Jump River;
Cheryl (Fred) Romig of Gilman, and Charlotte (Russ) Goebel of
Medford, 24 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-
great- grandchildren, two sisters, Mayme Casolari and Nina
Denning, and one brother, Gordon Smith, all of Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Hughie in
1994, granddaughter, Jennifer Westaby, grandson, Kenny Jo
Chitwood, sons-in-law, Robert Chitwood, Gerald Westaby, and
Thomas Skabroud, six brothers, and three sisters.
   Services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. at New
Hope Presbyterian Church, Hannibal, with Pastor Barry Boyer
officiating. Burial will follow in the Hannibal Cemetery. Visitation will
be held on Friday evening from 4-7 p.m at the Gilman Funeral
Home and one hour prior to service time on Saturday morning at
the church.

Gordon R. Nelson, 94 of Medford, Wisconsin died Monday, May 12, 2014 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home.

  He was born on November 15, 1919 in Little Black Township, Taylor County the son of Otto and Mathilde (nee Nelson) Nelson. On May 21, 1955 he married Delores Tylke at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford. Gordon was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army in the European Theatre. He owned and operated his own dairy farm for 51 years retiring in 1989. Gordon also worked for the Medford Co-Op Feed Mill for several years. After his retirement he worked for the National Forest Service for a number of years. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a charter member of Klossner-Dietzler Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.5729 in Medford. Gordon was an avid reader, enjoyed a good joke and loved the outdoors.

SURVIVORS: Gordon is survived by his wife Delores Nelson, a resident of the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home, five children, Gordon R. (Jo Ann) Nelson, Buckeye, AZ, Bonnie Nelson, Romeoville, IL, Michael (Valerie) Nelson, Aurora, CO, Diane (Tom) Nielsen, Whitewater,WI, Paul (Pam) Nelson, Fond du Lac, WI and four grandchildren Thomas, William, Amy and Ryan Nelson. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Glenn, Larry, Clarence, Orville and Stanley and four sisters, Ella, Louise, Gladys and Helen.

VISITATION: The family will receive friends on Friday, May 23, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford.

FUNERAL: A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 23, 2014 at Holy Rosary Catholic church, Medford. Reverend Gerard Willger will officiate. Cremation has taken place; inurnment and graveside military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team, will follow the services at Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery, Holway Township. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

THERESA L. THIEME

AGE: 95

ADDRESS: W3018 County Highway M Medford Township of Greenwood Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:00 P.M. Monday, May 12 at the Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 5 ½ years surrounded by her loving family.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 19 at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Rev. Joseph Dietrich

INTERMENT: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 19 at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 23, 1918 in Phillips

EDUCATION: Attended Excelsior Grade School and Buddy Grade School

MARRIAGE: May 13, 1939 at Medford to Elmer A. Thieme and he preceded her in death on June 5, 2002

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Theresa and her family moved to the Town of Greenwood when she was 12 years old and she helped work on the family farm. She was a janitor for 26 years at Greenwood Grade School. She was also a cook there for the last 2 years and Sid’s Restaurant in Interwald until her retirement. Theresa enjoyed gardening, cooking, singing, dancing, playing cards and socializing.

MEMBER OF: St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Rib Lake, St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church Ladies Aid.
She also served as St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church Secretary/Treasurer for 18 years.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Sons: Harvey (Gwynne) Thieme of Withee and Jerry (Gail) Thieme of Rib Lake
Daughter: Mary Ellen (Ronald) Kauer of Rib Lake
Son-In-Law: Norman Scheuer of Medford
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughters: Patricia Scheuer on February 27, 1984 and Helen Barnes on September 15, 1999
Granddaughter: Brenda Scheuer

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 13

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 18

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 3 Brothers: John, Peter and Nick Hastert
3 Sisters: Susan Johnson, Helen Adams and Marie Jerousek

DECEASED FATHER: John Hastert

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Hastert (Maiden Name: Kemp)

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons: Brian, Tim and Derek Thieme, Eric, Matthew and Peter C. Kauer, William Barnes III and Scott Scheuer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Theresa’s family to be designated at a later date. Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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Mildred “Millie” V. Ericksmoen of Owen, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the Clark County Health Care Center in Owen at the age of 93 years-2 months-3 days. Memorial services will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in the Town of Longwood on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Brian Campbell presiding. Visitation will be held at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until time of services. Burial will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Longwood.

Mildred was born on March 8, 1921 to Carl and Lenora (Bosse) Tessmer. She attended school in the Holway area. Millie married John Ericksmoen on August 25, 1936.

Millie worked 30 years as head cook at the Owen-Withee Schools and also as head cook at the Meadow View Country Club for many years. She resided at the Clark County Health Care Center since December 26, 2008.

Mildred loved to cook and was known for her apple slices.

Mildred and John had four children; Betty Jane, Janice, Allan and Jim all are deceased.

Millie is survived by her two daughters in law; Barbara (Dennis Burke) Ericksmoen and Frances (Don) Petersen, four grandchildren; Bill Ericksmoen of Vietnam, Brenda (Sean) Kinsey of Colorado, Cindy Minch of Colorado and Vickie Howard of Montana, four great-grandchildren; Taylor Minch, Luke Kinsey, Matthew Howard and Nathan Howard, three sisters; Ruth Foster of Missouri, Dorothy Darge of Racine and Florence Bingham of Medford.

She was preceded in death by her children, parents, her husband John in 1972, two brothers; Edwin and Leroy and two sisters in law; Maxine and Irene.

Online condolences can be made to www.maurinaschilling.com
 

LEONA M. KRUG

AGE: 99

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford

Former Village of Whittlesey Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:50 P.M. Thursday, May 15 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 9 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 20 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

INTERMENT: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday, May 19 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey and also from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 20 at the church.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 17, 1914 at the Town of Chelsea

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Area Schools

MARRIAGE: June 26, 1935 at Whittlesey to Gilbert E. Krug and he preceded her in death on October 10, 1968

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They owned and operated a tavern in the Town of Chelsea for a number of years. Gilbert and Leona owned and operated a mink ranch in the Town of Chelsea for 26 years and after her husband’s death still helped out during the pelting season. Leona also worked at Hurd Millwork for a period of time. She enjoyed needlework, crafts, painting, making mink accessories, fishing and gambling.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Ladies Aid, Chelsea Conservation Club Auxiliary, where she served as President for a number of years, the Medford American Legion Auxiliary and the Whittlesey Homemaker’s Club. She was also a longtime member of the Trinity Lutheran Church Choir.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Julaine (Robert) Anderson of Whittlesey
3 Sons: Gerald (Carolyn) Krug of Sun City West, Arizona, Wayne (Significant Other: Claudette Saladin) Krug of Whittlesey and Gene (Gloria) Krug of Medford

13 LIVING GRANDCHILDREN and 8 STEP-GRANCHILDREN

24 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN and 13 STEP-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

1 GREAT- GREAT GRANDCHILD and 6 STEP-GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Great Granddaughter

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Sister: Delores “Dottie” Dietzman of Medford
Brother: Robert “Rosemary” Werner of Whittlesey

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 4 Brothers: Harold, Milton, Leon and Edward Werner
4 Sisters: Ruth Frischman, Pearl Mildbrand, Lauretta Multerer and Lenora Mayer

DECEASED FATHER: Herman Werner

DECEASED MOTHER: Wilhelmina “Minnie” Haenel

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons: Travis Anderson, Wyatt, Mitch, Gary, Greg and Scott Krug

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Leona’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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ELLEN E. SPREEN

AGE: 83

ADDRESS: N4703 Highway 13, Medford; A Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:46 AM Wednesday, May 14 at her residence in the Town of Medford under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, May 19 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger, Msgr. Joe Hirsch and Deacon Joe Stefancin

VISITATION: OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey from 9 AM until the time of funeral mass at 11 AM on Monday, May 19

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 15, 1930 at the Town of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Stetsonville area schools, 1948 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 6, 1950 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to William “Bill” G. Spreen and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage she worked as a housewife & mother and also did seamstress work at home. From 1978 to her retirement in 1993, she worked at Weather Shield Mfg. in Medford. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, fishing, camping, traveling and spending time with her family

MEMBER OF: OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey

SURVIVING SPOUSE: William “Bill” G. Spreen of the Town of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sandi (Don) Lange of Stratford, Bryan Spreen, whereabouts unknown, & Lisa (Wayne) Koch of Boston, MA

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 5 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 8

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Dorothy (Tom) Mayer of Stetsonville, Roger (Yvonne) Voit of Wisconsin Rapids, WI & Marilyn (Fred) Goerg of Derwood, MD

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Donald Voit

DECEASED FATHER: Herbert Voit

DECEASED MOTHER: Edna Ludwig

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Chris Lange, Angela Sievers, Nate Lange, Clay Lange, Clint Spreen

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Hope Hospice of Medford
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ELEANOR C. SHERFIELD

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford; A former Town of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:07 AM Saturday, May 17 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where she had resided for the past 5 ½ years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 21 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM Tuesday, May 20 where there will be a 6:45 PM Catholic prayer/rosary service held that evening; and also from 9 to 10:45 AM on Wednesday, May 21

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 15, 1925 at Medford

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford and was a 1943 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 1, 1946 at Westboro to Galen E. Sherfield and he preceded her in death July 7, 1995

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the Town of Medford for many years until 1981. While farming, she clerked at Mep’s West Side Grocery, Hoffman’s Ben Franklin & worked at Silberman’s Fur Corp., Denzine Mink Ranch and as a local store produce demonstrator for periods of time. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, baking, crafts, cards, joy riding, traveling & spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and its study club
Past member of the Taylor County Homemakers Club

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daugher - Lynn (Stuart) Amundson of Medford

Sons – Dale (Cathy) Sherfield of Butternut, Loren (Mary) Sherfield of Rib Lake, Roger (Annette) Sherfield of Rib Lake, Duane (Janice) Sherfield of Medford & Lee (Jessica) Sherfield of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 20 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 31 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Kenneth Sperl of Medford; Sister – Donna Seidel of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Robert Sperl & Margie Halopka

DECEASED FATHER: Louis Sperl

DECEASED MOTHER: Theresa Rothamer

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren - Wade Sherfield, Eric Sherfield, Wayne Sherfield, Karl Sherfield, Todd Sherfield, Craig Amundson, Bryan Amundson, Kent Amundson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Hope Hospice of Medford

-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com 

Gertrude L. Kotecki, age 82, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the Clark County Health Care Center. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in the Town of Hixon.

Gertrude was born on November 30, 1931 to Joseph and Lucille (Ceglaraek) Trybula. She was united in marriage to Clarence Kotecki on November 17, 1952.

Gertrude worked for Allen Bradley in Milwaukee, lived in Texas with her husband while he served in the U.S. Army, then farmed with her husband on their family farm until 2003. Since, she has resided at Continental Manor in Abbotsford and the Clark County Health Care Center in Owen.

Gertrude loved polka dancing, fishing, caring for her many farm pets and will always be remembered for the many beautiful cakes she designed and decorated for her family and friends for all occasions.

Gertrude is survived by brother-in-laws, Raymond (Gloria) Wundrow, Frank (Stephanie) Kotecki, sisters-in-law,Josephine Sarafin and nine nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband on December 28, 2004, her parents, her sister, Grace Wundrow on November 14, 2004 and sister-in-law,Josephine Kotecki.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials in Gerturde's name to the Philadelphia Church of God, P.O. Box 3700, Edmond, OK 73083.

JAY A. VIERGUTZ

AGE: 59

ADDRESS: W6738 County Road O, Medford; A Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:33 PM Friday, May 16 at his residence in the Town of Medford under the loving care of his family

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 20 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4 to 7 PM on Monday, May 19 where there will be a 7:00 PM Catholic prayer service held that evening

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 13, 1955 at Marshfield, WI

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford and was a 1973 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: August 21, 1976 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Valerie “Val” L. Wegerer and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked at Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee, then Osmose Railroad of Madison for periods of time. He returned to Medford and worked at Deep Rock & Rudolph’s Standard for periods of time. Then he worked as a maintenance man for Memorial Hospital, Holy Rosary Catholic Church & School & the Medford Middle School until ill health forced his retirement. He was a firefighter for the Medford Fire Dept., a Taylor County E.M.T. & was a Deputy Coroner/Medical Examiner for periods of time. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and grandchildren, fishing, hunting, golfing, playing cards, making fire wood & the outdoors.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Past member of Chelsea Bowmen’s Club & Tee-Hi Golf Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Valerie “Val” L. Viergutz of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Mandi Sue Viergutz of Madison & Jason “Eddie” (Marijane) Viergutz of Dorchester

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 2 – Riley & Madeline Viergutz of Dorchester

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Jack (Pam) Viergutz of Medford & Shane (Jenn) Viergutz of Medford

Step Sisters: Carla (Dave) Brost of Medford and Kristine (Andy) Slote of Plano, Texas

SURVIVING PARENTS: Step-Mother – Marge Viergutz of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Harvey Henry Viergutz

DECEASED MOTHER: Shirley Lila Block

PALLBEARERS: Orin Wegerer, Dave Shadrick, Travis Ziembo, Jack, Shane, Richard “Slats”, Ryan and Jason “Eddie” Viergutz

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the family for a future designation

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  Roy "Grandpa" Klinger, 85, of the Town of Goodrich, passed away on Thursday, May 15 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

  Roy was born in Taylor County on September 6th, 1928 to Otto and Alma (Title) Klinger Sr.  He attended Medford Schools.  After school he went west to work until he returned to Taylor County to farm.  After farming, Roy worked as a logger until he retired at the age of 79.

  Roy enjoyed hunting, fishing and time at the cabins at the lake.  He spent quality time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, all who cherished him.

  He married Annette Jari and was later divorced.

  Roy is survived by his four children, Judy (John) Lemke of Hamburg, Steve (special friend Lyn) Klinger, Jeff (Kathy) Klinger and Linda (Leon) Hraby all of Medford.  Grandchildren, Stacy Roessler, John Lemke Jr, Jenny Lemke, Kim Woller, Alfred Lemke III, Ashley Lemke, Larry Klinger, Stephen Klinger, Samantha Klinger-Landzettel, Jeff Klinger Jr, Lee Hraby, Lyle Hraby and Liza Hraby.  He also has 19 great-grandchilderen and one great-great granddaughter.

  He is also survived by a brother, Otto Jr of Medford and a sister, Ruth, of Milwaukee.

  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Estelle Faber.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 31st at 9:00 A.M. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Goodrich.  Visitation and fellowship will follow in the Goodrich Town Hall at W1196 Mira Avenue.

PATRICIA “PAT” A. ZUTAVERN

AGE: 73

ADDRESS: W3192 North Ave. Rib Lake, a Town of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:20 A.M. Wednesday, May 21, at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday May 31, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. Saturday, May 31, until 10:45 A.M. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 4th 1940 in Medford

EDUCATION: Graduate of Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: September 12, 1959 at St. John’s the Baptist Church in Rib Lake to John A. Zutavern

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: In Patricia’s younger years she worked at a bakery and as a switchboard operator for a period of time in the Milwaukee area. In 1969, they moved to the Rib Lake area where she was a mother and homemaker. She enjoyed listening to music, especially George Jones, loved gardening, flowers, and taking care of her family.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: John A. Zutavern of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dan (Candy) Zutavern of Westboro, Terri Pfingsten of Rib Lake and Steve (Christy) Zutavern of Rib Lake

6 LIVING GRANDCHILDREN

1 GREAT-GRANDCHILD

SURVIVING PARENT:MOTHER: Pauline E. Thums (Maiden Name: Mann) of Rib Lake

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers: Ron Thums of Curtiss and Mike (Mary Ellen) Thums of Rib Lake

DECEASED FATHER: Bennedick J. Thums

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Carl and Jacob Zutavern, Luke Allan, Tasha Pfingsten, Mary Lawrence, Gary Marschke and Evelyn Allan.

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Patricia’s family to be designated at a later date to Hope Hospice. Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Arthur A. Jarvis, age 87, of Withee, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Clark County Health Care Center in Owen. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Withee. Rev. Nancy Amacher will officiate. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the time of service at the church in Withee. Burial will follow the service in the Riverside Cemetery, Withee. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen is entrusted with the arrangements.

Arthur was born September 15, 1926, the son of Joseph and Jennie (Eckola) Jarvis in Crystal Falls, MI. He was a 1944 graduate of Crystal Falls High School. After graduation Art enlisted in the US Air Force. Following his military service, Art attended Michigan State University and earned a BS degree in Agriculture. Arthur was united in marriage to Waverly Ann Mitchell on June 17, 1950 at the First Lutheran Church in Iron River, MI. He taught at Felch High School in Michigan from 1950 to 1954. He returned to Michigan State and earned a degree in Veterinary Medicine. They later moved to Cornell, WI for 3 years and moved to the Owen-Withee area and resided there ever since.

Art was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church and the Owen-Withee Lions Club, Owen Masonic Lodge, Owen American Legion and he also served on the Owen-Withee School Board and on the State Bank of Withee Board. He earned 3 awards while being a member of the Lions Club; Birch-Sturm Fellow, Melvin Jones Fellow and Lion of the year 1965-1966.

Art enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, playing cards and traveling with his wife, Waverly.

Arthur is survived by his son, Gary (Glorinda Marie) Jarvis of San Francisco Bay area, CA, his granddaughter; Angelina (Randy) Severson of the San Francisco Bay area and a great-grandson; Orion Severson, and other relatives and friends. He is further survived by a sister; Marge (Will) Kottke of Phoenix, AZ, brothers; Ray Jarvis of Marquette, MI, Edward (Joan) Jarvis of Crystal Falls, MI and Ted Jarvis of Nashville, TN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Waverly on April 27, 2013; his daughter; Gayle Jarvis, brother; Fran Jarvis and sisters; Joyce Heynan and Arlene Price.
In lieu of flowers a memorial can be made to Nazareth Lutheran Church.

Leonard M. Gay, age 84, of Stanley, passed away unexpectedly on
Friday, May 23, 2014 at his home.

  He was born on September 15, 1929 in Milwaukee, the son of the

late Edward & Ann (Rembleski) Gay. The family moved just west of

Gilman when he was a young boy. He grew up in Gilman attending

area schools. Leonard joined the Army to fight in the Korean Conflict

where he was severely injured. After that he worked in Ely, MN as a

lumberjack, worked construction for a time in Milwaukee, and was a

bridge builder in Wisconsin before moving back to help run the family

farm. Leonard sold the farm and moved to Stanley in 1991.

  He loved going to auctions and buying “treasures.” Leonard also was an
avid outdoorsman but most of all loved deer hunting.

  He is survived by his brothers, Raymond of Cornell, Richard (Ann) of
Sun City West, Ari., Robert (Pamela) of Chippewa Falls, and William of
Coon Rapids, MN, one sister, Kathleen (Donald) Winn of Brooklyn
Center, MN, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was
preceded in death by his parents and brother Walter.

  Funeral services will be at 11:30AM on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at
the Plombon Funeral Home-Stanley. Father Madanu Sleeva Raja
officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery with military rites by
the Gilman American Legion. Visitation will be Wednesday morning from
10AM until time of service. Memorials are appreciated to the VFW in
Leonard’s name.

Thomas “Tom” J. Konopacki

Age, 62 of Medford, died unexpectedly on Sunday May 25, 2014, at Ministry St. Michael’s Hospital. Tom was born on November 13, 1951 in Stevens Point to Lucille (Koback) Konopacki and the late Alois Konopacki.

He attended local schools graduating from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1971. He was married to Patsy Hebblewhite the couple later divorced.

Tom worked at Weather Shield in Medford for the past 13 years, he previously worked at Kimberly Clark.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Plover/Whiting Lions Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, all sports and spending time with his loving grandchildren. Tom was deeply loved, and will be missed greatly by all.

Survivors include his mother, Lucille Konopacki of Plover. Sons, Keith (special friend Betsie) Konopacki of Medford and Kory Konopacki of Plover. Grandchildren; Justine, Hailey, Kaydance and Jordan.

Brothers, Dennis (Barbara) Konopacki of Bancroft, Bruce (Sue) Konopacki of Plover and Dave (Mary) Konopacki of Plover. Sister, Marlene (Michael) Raykowski of Plover. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Marvin.

Funeral Services will take place on Thursday May29, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at the Pisarski Community Funeral Home and Cremation Center 2911 Plover Road Plover with Deacon Vernon Linzmeier officiating. Visitation on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials in Tom’s name will be established at a later date. A Celebration of Life Service will also take place in Medford at a later date. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

DENNIS C. BAUMER

AGE: 86

ADDRESS: W4147 County Highway A Stetsonville Township of Deer Creek Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:00 P.M. Saturday, May 24 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No Service will be held

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 4, 1928 in the Township of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Attended Victory School in the Township of Deer Creek

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Dennis worked at Damm Brothers Sawmill for a number of years and then on the home farm until his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed hunting.

PAST MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Conrad (Henrietta) Baumer of Manawa and Valerie Baumer of Medford

Brother-In-Law: Raymond Meyer of Medford
Also survived by Nieces and Nephews

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother: Leon Baumer
Sisters: Marlene Baumer, Carmella Wocelka, Elizabeth Sackmann, Silvia Blasel and Rosalie Meyer

DECEASED FATHER: Leo Baumer

DECEASED MOTHER: Margaret Baumer (Maiden Name: Ebert)

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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ARVILLA M. CASEY

AGE: 97

ADDRESS: 702 W. Dolf St. Colby Former Rib Lake Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:15 AM May 25, 2014 at Colonial Center Nursing Home in Colby

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 28 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Colby

OFFICIATING: Father Daniel Hackel

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Reedsburg, WI

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 28 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Colby

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 14, 1916 in Reedsburg WI in the Town of Winfield

EDUCATION: Attended Sandhill Graded School in Sauk County

MARRIAGE: April 29, 1939 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg to James P. Casey and he preceded her in death on December 29, 1987

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: While growing up, Arvilla worked on the family dairy farm. She then worked in Madison for a period of time. After her marriage, they moved to Milwaukee where they lived for 10 years. She was employed at Blackhawk Tannery during that time. They then moved to Baraboo where they lived until 1980. They then moved to Rib Lake and lived there until 2005 when she moved to Colby. Arvilla was a volunteer at Hope Hospice. She also helped others by driving them to Dr. appointments or to purchase groceries. She enjoyed knitting, embroidery and most importantly her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, also Christian Mothers at the former St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for many years.

4 LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Dan (Connie) Casey of Wisconsin Rapids, Monica (Bill) Tesmer of Colby, Kevin (Anna) Casey of Gilbert, AZ, Tim Casey of Chicago, IL

6 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Mike, Sean, Caitlin and Cristin Casey, Brooke and Brendan Tesmer, Bradley, Andrew and Matthew Kells

DAUGHTER-IN-LAW: Kathleen Casey of Mauston

CHILDREN DECEASED: James Casey on May 16, 2012
2 Grandsons: Michael Casey and an infant Grandson

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers: Francis, Leo, Harry, Bernard and William Horkan
Sister: Mary Riphahn

DECEASED FATHER: Peter J. Horkan

DECEASED MOTHER: Nellie E. Horkan (Maiden Name: McCabe)

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements
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FLORETTE "QUEEN B" P. KOHN

AGE: 80

ADDRESS: N2580 County Highway E Medford Township of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:20 P.M. Saturday, May 24 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 days surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 31 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, May 30 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:30 VFW Ladies Auxiliary Service and then a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service. Visitation will also be from 9:00 A.M. until 10:40 A.M. Saturday, May 31 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 1, 1934 in Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: St. Nicholas Ukrainian School in Chicago, Moved to Withee at the age of 12 and attended Redville School. Withee High School. Florette also attended Taylor County Normal School in Medford

MARRIAGE: February 27, 1954 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Rae L. Kohn

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Florette was a housewife and mother. She enjoyed service to the community, fishing, traveling and playing cards. She was also a Tupperware dealer for many, many years. Florette served as President of the Medford VFW Ladies Auxiliary #5729, President/Treasurer for the Wisconsin 10th District VFW Auxiliary, The Thrifty Go-Getters 4-H Leader for 50+ years, Taylor County 4-H Leaders Association, the 4-H Fair Food Stand, Chairman for the Farm Bureau Ladies, Taylor-Clark County Beekeepers Association and Treasurer of the Taylor County Dairy Promotion Committee (Division of the Milk Marketing Board)

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Rae L. Kohn

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Michael Kohn of Medford, Donna Schneider of Vancouver, Washington, Linda Sebastian of Richmond, Kentucky, Mark Kohn of Medford, David (Jaymi) Kohn of Medford, Lorie (Thomas) Floyd of Bagley, Bruce (Josephine) Kohn of Medford, Gary (Lisa) Kohn of Medford, Mary (Terry Thurman) Kohn of Kentucky and Neal Kohn of Medford

17 LIVING GRANDCHILDREN

14 GREAT-GRANDCHILDRENSURVIVING SISTER: Kathy (Ray) Cahill of Bloomington, IL

BROTHERS DECEASED: Donald, John and Paul Hutman

DECEASED FATHER: Donald Hutman

DECEASED MOTHER: Joan Hutman (Maiden Name: Nagrava)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Florette’s family to be designated at a later date
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RICHARD “RICH” I. ALBERS

AGE: 85

ADDRESS: 227 South 4th Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:50 A.M. Monday, May 26 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 30 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 30 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 17, 1929 at Cresco, Iowa

EDUCATION: Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 9, 1951 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Darlene L. Schindler and she preceded him in death on July 1, 2008.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school Rich worked for a private contractor for putting the poles in from Ashland on South. He then started at Taylor Electric as a lineman and worked there for 41 years until his retirement in 1985 as a Line Superintendant. Rich was a Stock Car Racer and also built a Mercedes. He loved building and flying airplanes, camping, boating and snowmobiling. He enjoyed traveling, his hunting trips out west and wintered in Texas.

LIFELONG MEMBER OF: EAA

PRESENT MEMBER: Holy Rosary Catholic Church

PAST MEMBER: Knights of Columbus, Medford Lions Club and Stump Jumpers Snowmobile Club where he served as past president

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 5 Children: Michael (Lynn) Bruce (Marie) of Medford, Ann (Ron) Bohn of Stetsonville, Mark (Lori) of Medford and Patricia (Gerard “Giggs”) Mancl of Hewitt

SURVIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8 & 5 Step-Grandchildren

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 6 & 1 Step-Great-Granddaughter

SURVIVING BROTHER: Donald (Donna) Albers of Medford
Sister-In-Law: Rosemary Schindler of Shorewood

SISTER DECEASED: Clara Schaefer

DECEASED FATHER: Edward R. Albers

DECEASED MOTHER: Anna M. Albers (Maiden Name: Grabo)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Rich’s name to Hope Hospice of Medford

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EVELYN B. KAPFHAMER

AGE: 96

ADDRESS: Our House Assisted Living, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:45 PM Sunday, May 25 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, May 29 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 10 AM until the time of funeral mass at 11 AM on Thursday, May 29

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 15, 1917 in the Town of Little Black

EDUCATION: Little White School, Town of Little Black

MARRIAGE: July 16, 1940 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Albert J. Kapfhamer and he preceded her in death March 4, 1971

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage, she worked as a housekeeper in the Chicago area. Returned to Medford and worked as a cook and baker at Holy Rosary School for 30 years until her retirement in 1994. She loved music.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Ronald Kapfhamer in 1988

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter-in-law: Ann Ruddell of Hancock, MI
Grandchildren – Mike Kapfhamer of Milwaukee, Kelly Kratohwil of Quinn, MI, David Kapfhamer of Walnut Creek, CA

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Rita Kuchenbecker of Neillsville & Marilyn (Ernie) Haug of Brookfield

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Ray, Henry, Elmer, Leo & Donald Zirngibl, Irene Metz, Anna Schumacher

DECEASED FATHER: Mike Zirngibl

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Frances Koestner

PALLBEARERS: Nephews - David & Glenn Goessl, Mark Wacek, Bill &Robert Kuchenbecker, Bill Zirngibl

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford
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