Sophie Ann Lelko, 96, formerly of Gilman, died Tuesday,

September 23, 2014 at Miller Alternative Care Center in Thorp
under the care of Hope Hospice of Medford.

She was born on April 16, 1918 to the late Martin and Josephine

Gonia. She grew up in the Gilman area and graduated from Gilman

High. Sophie was married to Ferdinand “Fritz” Lelko on September

30, 1939 in Chicago, IL. She owned and operated Kedvale Grocery

Store in Chicago for 12 years. The couple retired and moved to
Gilman.

Sophie was an active member at Saints Peter and Paul, singing
in the choir and helping with the ladies aid activities.

Sophie is survived by two sons, Leonard and Bernard Lelko both
of Gilman, a daughter in law, Marie Lelko of Hamburg, MI,
grandchildren, Daniel, Brenda and Laura Lelko and Sheila
Frome, great grandchildren, Ashley and Owen Frome and Avery
Lelko and two sisters, Theresa Trawicki of Cornell and Cecilia
Sromek of Thorp. She is preceded in death by her parents, her
husband, Fritz, her son, Jerome, one sister Anna Zitella and two
brothers, Anthony and Stanley Gonia.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September
27, 2014 at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Gilman with
Father Madanu Sleeva officiating. Burial will follow in the parish
cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 on Friday at the Gilman
Funeral Home and from 9:30 until time of service Saturday at the
church.

LAWRENCE R. JACOBI

AGE: 97

ADDRESS: MCT # 8 Medford former resident of Abbotsford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:35 A.M. Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Aspirus Care & Rehab surrounded by his loving family where he had been a resident for the past 8 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per his request, no services will be held

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 1, 1916 at the homestead in Abbotsford

EDUCATION: Lawrence attended Abbotsford Elementary School and graduated from Abbotsford High School

MARRIAGE: On September 30, 1961 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church Lawrence married Elaine M. Gruny

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Lawrence was in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1943. He was a cheese maker for 30 years at Marathon Cheese in Abbotsford. Lawrence then worked for Packaging Corporation of America for 20 years until his retirement. In his retirement, he helped his wife run Duffy’s Bar in Colby for 15 months. Lawrence then became a manager for the Welcome Inn Motel in Medford for a period of time. He enjoyed tinkering in the garage and doing his chin-ups. He loved baseball and boxing. As a young man, Lawrence was known as the Strong Man of Abbotsford.

MEMBER OF: former member of the Abbotsford VFW Hall

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Elaine M. Jacobi of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Diane Jacobi of Medford and Sheila (Bob) Frazier of Dallas, TX

CHILDREN DECEASED: Twin Sons: John and Joseph in infancy

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Lindsey Frazier of Bellingham, WA and Logan Frazier of Irving, TX

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Vernon Jacobi of Summertown, TN and Audrey Pupp of Ashland

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Alvin, Harvey and Bob Jacobi and Olive Thess

DECEASED FATHER: Edwin Jacobi

DECEASED MOTHER: Clara Leonhard

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements
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JAMES “JIM” A. KLINNER

AGE: 79

ADDRESS: 604 E. Conrad Drive Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:02 A.M. Thursday September 25, at Aspirus Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 17, at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Medford with full military honors performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team.

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M Thursday October 16, at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford and also from 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 17, at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 1, 1934 in Medford

EDUCATION: Jim attended Stetsonville and Medford Area Schools and graduated from Medford Area High School in 1952
He Graduated from UW-Madison with a B.A. Degree in Accounting and received his CPA Certification in 1961

MARRIAGE: April 19, 1958 in Sheboygan to Shirley M. Kremer

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Jim served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1960. He then worked for R.W. Klinner & Associates, CPA’s, from 1960 to 1972 in Medford, Marshfield and Merrill. Jim then joined Weather Shield MFG., Inc. in 1972, serving as Chief Financial Officer and Director until his retirement in May of 2000. He was an avid golfer and Packers fan. Jim enjoyed traveling the United States and other countries. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, the AICPA and WICPA Associations, Medford Library Foundation where he served on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer, Tee-Hi Golf Course Board of Directors and Black River Golf Club. Former member of Memorial Health Center Board of Directors, Memorial Health Center Member Association Board, Medford Lions Club where he served as past president and the Medford Curling Club.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Shirley M. Klinner of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Mark (Barb) Klinner of Wausau and Steve Klinner of Greenville, SC

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN Emily (Daniel) Espinosa of Rogers, AR and Zach, Melese and Birikinesh of Wausau

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Margaret (Ernie) Anderson, Ruth (Ed) Ross and Robert Klinner

DECEASED FATHER: E. R. Klinner

DECEASED MOTHER: Flora B. Klinner (Maiden Name: Walther)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church or the Medford Library Foundation.
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ALFRED “AL” M. BARTOSZEWSKI

AGE: 87

ADDRESS: N2286 Ten Crossing Rd., Ogema, WI 54459; A Township of Ogema resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:45 PM Thursday, September 25 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where he had resided for the past 5 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 30 at Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema

OFFICIATING: Rev. Rodney Price

INTERMENT: Hillside Cemetery, Ogema

VISITATION: Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema from 6 PM to 8 PM on Monday, Sept. 29 and also from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday, Sept. 30

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 2, 1927 at Lublin, WIEDUCATION: Lublin Grade School

MARRIAGE: June 20, 1953 at Hannibal Presbyterian Church to Geneva “Gen” L. Mundell and she preceded him in death November 1, 2013

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Army veteran of WW II where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. Owned & operated a dairy farm in the Town of Ogema for 45 years. While farming, he owned & operated Al's Country Garage in the Town of Ogema for 32 years. He drove school bus for the Prentice School District for 34 years. In retirement he enjoyed fishing, hunting & being outdoors.

MEMBER OF: Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema; Lifetime member of the Prentice VFW Club;

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Beverly (Terry) Younger & Roger Bartoszewski, both of Ogema, Barbara (Brian) Kilty of UnityGrandchildren – Kerry Brahmer, Samantha & Darrin Polzin; Great-Grandchildren – Taylor, Payten, Bria, Dalton & Kayla

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 3 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 5

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 5 Brothers & 6 Sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Casmir Bartoszewski

DECEASED MOTHER: Julie Kruel

PALLBEARERS: Brian Kilty, Tim Floyd, Terry Younger, Darrin & Dave Polzin, Robert Peterson, Chad Anderson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to his family to be designated at a later date
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Ervin R. Schueller 87 of Ladysmith; died on Friday; September 26th, 2014 at The Rusk County Memorial Hospital in Ladysmith.

He is survived by his wife Anna and 6 children: Gerard & Ellen of Ladysmith; Ken & Char of Sheldon; James & Cathy of Mesa, AZ; Dorothy & John Chechuck of Burgettstown, PA; Vincent & Helen of Bloomer and Steve & Carrie of Sheldon. Erv is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a sister, Sr. Teresa Schueller, OSM of Woodruff, WI.

Funeral services will be held on Friday; October 3rd, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Ladysmith with Fr. Chris Kemp and Deacon Doug Sorenson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Jump River, WI. The Schueller Family will receive friends at The Nash - Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith on Thursday after 4:00 PM where there will be a Scripture Service at 7:00 PM followed by Knights of Columbus Rosary. There will also be an hour of visitation at the Church on Friday prior to service time.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Memorials in the Name of Ervin R. Schueller are requested for Our Lady of Sorrows.

DALE B. KRAEGENBRINK

AGE: 50

ADDRESS: 7075 Gad Road Medford Town of Bern Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:05 P.M. Thursday, September 25, 2014 at his residence

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Hemer Funeral Home in Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Bruce Jahnke

INTERMENT: Athens Cemetery in Athens

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 29, 2014 at the Hemer Funeral Home in Medford and also 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 26, 1963 in Marshfield

EDUCATION: Dale attended Medford Area Schools

MARRIAGE: July 6, 1996 in Ogema to Nancy N. Larson

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school, Dale worked in Maryland and West Virginia laying fiber optic cable for a couple of years. He then worked at Hurd Millwork in Medford for 22+ years. He was then a stay at home Dad. Dale loved music, where he played numerous instruments and also taught his boys. He enjoyed camping and boating.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Nancy N. Kraegenbrink of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Austin, Alex and Braeden Kraegenbrink all at home

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: John (Barbara) Kraegenbrink of Silver Bay, MN, Kath (Steve) Tietz of Wausau, Pam (George) Welbes of Athens, Deb (Carl) Langston of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, Tim (Kathy) Kraegenbrink of Stetsonville, Dan (Brenda) Kraegenbrink of Medford, Tom (Patti) Kraegenbrink of Medford, Don (Connie) Kraegenbrink of Ogema and Steve (Teri) Kraegenbrink of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Merlin P. Kraegenbrink

DECEASED MOTHER: Ruth E. Kraegenbrink (Maiden Name: Hackbarth)

PALLBEARERS: HONORARY: Kath Tietz, Pam Welbes and Deb Langston

ACTIVE: John, Tim, Dan, Tom, Don and Steve Kraegenbrink, Gordon Dassow, Brian Gallistel and Hal Kloth

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Dale’s family to be designated at a later date.
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Joyce H. Ohlinger, age 86, of Colby, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Country Terrace in Abbotsford. A Mass of Christian will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 6, 2014 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Abbotsford. Father Daniel Hackel will officiate. Interment will be held in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Colby. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 until 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 5 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford with a Rosary Service at 4:00 PM and on Monday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church.

Joyce was born on December 11, 1927, the daughter of William and Agnes (Voelker) Schorer in the Town of Hull. She attended Pleasant Hill School and Colby High School. On July 28, 1945, Joyce was united in marriage to Charles Ohlinger at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Colby. He preceded her in death on October 14, 1998.

She worked for Mr. B's in the produce department, Streckert Door Manufacturing and farmed in the Town of Hull, Stratford and Athens, retiring in 1988. Joyce moved to Colby in 1991.

She was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church and the PCCW and the Cherokee Homemakers. She enjoyed snowmobiling in her younger years, collecting stamps, playing cards and gardening.

Joyce is survived by her sister, Grace (William "Del") Knowles of Marshfield; two nieces, Judy Elpert of Marshfield and Jo (Lawrence) Hildebrandt of Chili and many many other nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles; six sisters: Alice, Hilda, Nellie, Myrtle, Virginia and Stella; two brothers, Verland and Bill.

REBECCA “BECKY” LYNN TEIGEN

AGE: 56

ADDRESS: Glenwood City, WI; A former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, September 30 at her residence in Glenwood City, WI after her brief encounter with cancer

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1st: 6:00 PM Friday, October 3 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Glenwood City, WI
2nd: 1:00 PM Saturday, October 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: 1st: Rev. Diane House; 2nd: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Westboro

VISITATION: 1st: 3 PM until the time of services at 6 PM on Friday, Oct. 3 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Glenwood City, WI; 2nd: 11 AM until the time of services at 1 PM on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 16, 1958 at Marshfield, WI

EDUCATION: Whittlesey and Pleasant Heights Grade School, 1976 graduate of Medford High School;
Attended Concordia University, St. Paul, MN where she studied Art and played catcher for the Women’s Fast Pitch Softball Team

MARRIAGE: 1st: In 1990 at St. Paul, MN to Dennis Connolly and he preceded her in death in 2010
2nd: In 2011 to Scott Teigen who survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She drove St. Paul City Bus, worked at The Tile Shop, Cady Cheese and Andersen Windows for periods of time. She moved to Glenwood City in 1997. Along with her love of the farm, horses and wildlife, she loved the north woods, particularly the Lake Superior area & Madeline Island and the Whittlesey/Westboro area in the Chequamegan Forest where her parents live. She loved to cook and was always planning the next meal. Wreaths and rocks were her thing. She would scour the ditches & fields for plants she could use in her wreaths next fall and she had little piles of rocks all over the farm. She was an artist in everything she did.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Scott Teigen of Glenwood City, WI

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jennifer (friend, Anthony Olson) Connolly of Rochester, MN, James Connolly of St. Cloud, MN & Ann Connolly of New York City (Queens)
Step-sons: Travis & Brian (Laura) Teigen both of Glenwood City, WISURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Bob (Janet) Reimann of Merrill, Rhonda (Bob) McClure of Lincoln, MT, Rod (Wendy) Reimann of Lake Elmo, MN, Robin (Phil) Carlson of Milan, Ray (Marla) Reimann of Merrill

SURVIVING PARENTS: Neil & Delores “Fenno” Reimann of Westboro

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces & Nephews
Becky has requested that memorials be given to Living Water International or the Glenwood City Library
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Richard A. Immormino, age 46, of Jim Falls, passed away on Tuesday, September 30,

2014 peacefully at his home with his family by his side and under thecare of Mayo Clinic

Health System Hospice, Eau Claire. 

Rich was born June 21, 1968 in Joliet, IL the son of James & Susan (Upton) Immormino.

His family moved to the Jump River area and he went to Gilman High. Rich has worked

since most recently for Lunda Construction as a crane operator. He enjoyed riding his

Harley, camping, fishing, canoeing, deer hunting and entertaining and spending time with
family and friends. Rich will be remembered for his sense of humor.

Rich is survived by his finance, Barb Landis of Jim Falls, two sons, Dillon (Kendall)
Immormino of Superior and Andy Haroldson of Eau Claire, his mother, Susan
Immormino of Jump River, siblings, Jim (Cheri) Immormino of East Troy; Nina (Billy) 
Gray of Sandwich, IL; Kevin (Shelly) Immormino of Thorp, and Dave (Jessica)
Immormino of Gilman; plus many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is
preceded in death by his father, James in 2011.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Noon at the
Christ Community Church in Jump River, WI. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until
time of service at the church. Plombon Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Mark Vincent Hirsch, 86 of Sparta, WI and formerly of Medford, WI, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.

Mark was born in Medford, WI on January 8, 1928 to James Leo and Theresa M. (Brost) Hirsch. He graduated from Medford High School in 1947 and spent the next two years at the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. Mark returned to Medford to marry his high school sweet heart, Bernice Spreen, on August 26, 1950. Mark and Bernice moved to a small farm outside of Stetsonville, WI in 1951 until they moved their family of nine to Sparta, WI in August 1967 after Mark changed his career to insurance and later became a rural postal delivery person until he retired at age 72. Mark will be long remembered and cherished for his devotion to his family and his Catholic faith.

Mark is survived by his spouse of 64 years, Bernice (Spreen), and children Philip T (Huong) Hirsch, Golden Valley, MN, Dave G (Rita) Hirsch, Sparta, WI, Msgr Joseph W Hirsch, Lima, Peru, Mary T Hirsch-Justice, Onalaska, WI, Ann C (Orin) Johnson, Hayfield, MN, Leo W (Kristin) Hirsch, Sparta, WI, Paul M (Linda) Hirsch, Austin, MN, Vincent J (Tammy) Hirsch, Sparta, WI, Sr. Ancilla Christine Hirsch (Daughters of St Paul), Nuremburg, Germany and 22 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
He is further survived by his brothers and sisters, Leo J Hirsch, Chicago, IL, Eileen J Handel, Medford, WI, Marguerite A Klingbeil, Medford, WI, and Patrick R Hirsch, Lake Bluff, IL.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Joseph J. Hirsch, and three siblings: Peter J Hirsch, Pensacola, FL, Marilyn E Strassman, Madison, WI and John R Hirsch, Medford, WI.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Orphanage of Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II in Lima, Peru. Send to: Diocese of La Crosse Mission Office, PO Box 4004, La Crosse, WI 54602.

VISITATION will be held at Lanham-Schanhoffer Funeral Home, 106 W Franklin St, Sparta, on October 3rd from 4-7 PM, with a Catholic Rosary service held at 7 PM.

FUNERAL Services will be held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 319 W Main St, Sparta, on Saturday, October 4th at 10 AM, Celebrant Msgr Joseph Hirsch and Concelebrant Fr Jerome Patric. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

PALLBEARERS: Philip Hirsch, David Hirsch, Leo Hirsch, Paul Hirsch, Vincent Hirsch, and Orin Johnson. Honorary Pallbearer: Matt Hirsch-Johnson.
 

Carl C. Jakel, age 90, of Curtiss, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family under the tender care of hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Abbotsford. Father Daniel Hackel will officiate. Interment will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery in Curtiss. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 until 8:00 PM on Monday, October 6 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford with a Prayer Service at 4:00 PM and on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church.

Carl was born on October 1, 1924, in the Town of Mayville, the son of Charles and Anna (Wasmuth) Jakel. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Kathryn Prohaska on July 9, 1952 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford. She preceded him in death on December 14, 2000.

Carl lived all his life on the family farm. He was a farmer, worked at Curtiss Feedmill and Curtiss Cheese Factory. Carl also served on the Clark County Board for 14 years and served as Mayville Town Supervisor for 18 years. His parents were pillars of the community and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the Curtiss area.

Carl enjoyed baseball, including playing and umpiring, playing cards, especially cribbage, and traveling. He was also a beekeeper in his younger years. Most of all, he loved his family.

Carl is survived by four sons: Michael (Sandra "Peanuts") Jakel of Dorchester, James (Jenny) Jakel of Abbotsford, Paul (Jean) Jakel of Abbotsford and Thomas (Rhonda) Jakel of Abbotsford; two daughters: Kathryn (Steven) Katka of Albany, MN and Mary Beth "Buffy" (Donald) Feddick of Abbotsford; daughter-in-law, Karen Jakel of Spencer; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his brother, Dale (Rita) Jakel of Barron; two sisters, Beatrice (Willis) Duncan of Queen Creek, AZ and Lucille Steiner of Tempe, AZ; a sister-in-law, Bernice Jakel of NC; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Kathryn; his son, Charles "Chuck"; four brothers, Arnold, Elmer, Dennis and Robert and a sister, Elaine.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pine Hill Cemetery Association.
Family and friends may express on line condolences at www.maurinaschilling.com. 

Joseph Frank Wojcik, 76, Ogema, passed away on Monday, September 29. A memorial will be held Friday, October 10 starting at 4 p.m at Heindl Funeral home in Prentice.

Joe was born January 29, 1938 in Ogema to the late John and Marles (Kreklau) Wojcik. He attended Sunnyside Grade School and graduated from Prentice High School. On January 24, 1959 he married the late Sharon (Knight) Wojcik. They ran the Macky Spur Bar and also dairy farmed. He enjoyed old cars, bowling with this family, and working at his retirement business selling used truck parts. Joe was also a member of the National Guard.

Survivors include their six children, Joe (Julie), John, Eric and Virginia Annala, all of Ogema, Scott (Donna) of Prentice and Annie Wojcik of Medford; four sisters and one brother, Linda (Darrell) of Ogema, Kathy of Medford, Helen and Bernice of Wausau, and John of Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife and one great-grandson.

ELLEN M. EMMERICH

AGE: 101

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street Medford; City of Medford Resident; Former Town of Hammel Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:30 A.M. Monday, October 6 at the Aspirus Care and Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 9 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Brian Mundt

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Thursday, October 9 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 3, 1913 at Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Meadowbrook School in the Town of Hammel

MARRIAGE: April 19, 1932 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford to Clarence A. Emmerich and he preceded her in death on January 7, 1998.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She and her husband farmed in the Town of Hammel until 1964, where they then moved to Medford. Ellen worked at the Fayette Hotel and the Gas Light Restaurant, where she served many meals for the Kiwanis. Ellen did housework for Emma Fitch until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and trees. Ellen loved cooking, baking, sewing, making quilts and pillows.

MEMBER OF: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son: Larry (Liz) Emmerich of Medford
Daughter-In-Law: Mary Emmerich of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: Floyd Emmerich on May 19, 2013

6 GRANDCHILDREN: Mike (Shirley) Emmerich of Medford, Kathy (Art) Reid of Medford, Jane (Duane) Meyer of Edgar, Dave (Melissa) Emmerich of Eau Claire, Tom (Eva) Emmerich of Oxnard, California and Pat (Janet) Emmerich of Medford

14 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

11 GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

SURVIVING SISTERS-IN-LAW: Eleanor Woldt and Florence Lemke both of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers: John, Leonard, Victor, Edward and Albert “Rob” Johnson
Sisters: Elsie Thompson and Eda Ecklund

DECEASED FATHER: Gustav Johnson

DECEASED MOTHER: Sofia Johnson (Maiden Name: Storm)

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Mike, Tom, Dave and Pat Emmerich, Kathy Reid and Jane Meyer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Ellen’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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Richard Henry Bergquist, 82, Prentice, died on Sunday, October 5, at Aspirus Medford Care and Rehab while under the care of his family and Hope Hospice.

He was born on January 11, 1932, in Prentice, Wisconsin, the son of Henry and Eleanor (Borondi) Bergquist. He was a 1950 graduate of the Phillips High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was married to Jessie Hood on July 14, 1961, in West Chicago, Illinois.

During his lifetime, he worked in the Chicagoland area with Bergquist Tree Experts, and then as a logger in Price County with Guzinski Timber in Prentice, as well as independently. In addition to logging he operated a dairy farm in Prentice for 21 years. He attended the Trinity Lutheran Church in Prentice, was a member of the Southern Price County VFW Post No 8491, and of the National Rifle Association. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being in the outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Jessie of Prentice. He is preceded in death by his parents, and by one brother, Lawrence Edward Bergquist.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 9, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Prentice with Pastor Gary Uttech officiating. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.heindlfuneralhome.com
The Heindl Funeral Home in Prentice is assisting the family with arrangements.

Shirley M. Weber, age 86, of Withee, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the Clark County Health Care Center surrounded by her family under the tender care of hospice. A Rosary Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Owen. Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial of cremated remains will be held at a later date in Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora, IL.

Shirley was born on February 9, 1928 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Leo and Kathryn (Freiders) Swickert. She attended St. Nicholas Grade School and graduated from Madonna High School. On May 11, 1951, Shirley was united in marriage to George "Judd" J. Weber in Aurora, IL. The couple moved to the Withee area in 1994.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 63 years, George "Judd", Weber of Withee; her son, Charles J. Weber of Greenwood; two sisters: Joyce Vandemore of Kewanee, IL and Linda Wilkins of Donnellson, Iowa; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.

Gertrude E. Lampi, age 100, of Abbotsford, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the Clark County Health Care Center in Owen. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. Rev. Dr. Gary Paul will officiate. Burial will be held in Riverside Cemetery in the Town of Hixon. Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 AM until time of service Monday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

Gertrude was born on July 28, 1914 in Marquette, Michigan, the daughter of Matt and Fannie (Lukkala) Lampi. She attended the Bee Hive School in rural Owen until the eighth grade. Gertrude cared for her parents and then moved to Illinois in 1969. While in Illinois, she worked in Highland Park at the Moraine Hotel and Villa Moderne for 10 years and then worked at the Hearth Fair in Glenview. During her working career she was a waitress, housekeeper and a child care provider. Gertrude moved to Abbotsford in 2005.

Gertrude was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford.

She enjoyed sewing, knitting and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 6 brothers and sisters; Signe Saari, Mary Peura, Matt O. Lampi, Ina Johnson, Joseph Lampi and Michael Lampi.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

Kyanna Lynn Olson, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 8, 2014. She was born August 13, 2014 in Marshfield to Reid and Kimberly (Petersen) Olson. Her funeral service will be 3:00 pm Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Withee. Pastor Brian Campbell will officiate. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow the service at the Nazareth Lutheran Cemetery, Withee.

Kyanna is lovingly survived by her parents, Reid and Kimberly (Petersen) Olson of Owen, Sister, Kabella, maternal grandparents, Kaj and Loralee Petersen of Withee, paternal grandparents, Robert and Wendy Olson of Owen, Great Grandparents; Berry and Gerry Fetting of Abbotsford, Orlando and Sayoko Olson of Withee, Curtis and Nancy Garrett of Owen, and Russell and Donna Moyer of Barneveld, WI. Kyanna is further survived by her aunts and uncles; Kayne (Jodi) Olson of Owen, Carmen (Dan) Draheim of Manitowoc, Hailey (Devon) Schisel of Manitowoc, Walker Olson of Owen, Michael Petersen of Chippewa Falls, Stephanie Petersen of Withee, Trinity Petersen of Withee and Christina Josias of Omaha, Nebraska and cousins; Graysen and Anden Schisel and Avani Smith.

Kyanna is preceded in death by her Great Grandparents; Paul and Marlene Petersen and brother; Ryder Olson.

The Maurina Schilling Funeral Home of Owen is assisting the family with arrangements.

Leokadia “Lea” Fildes passed away on Wednesday, October 15 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a six month battle with cancer.

Leokadia Orszanski was born to Michael and Luba (Kulago) Orszanski on August 7, 1950 in Stanley, WI. Lea married Larry Fildes on April 24, 1982 in Tuscon, AZ. They have one daughter, Larissa. She recently retired after being a long time elementary school principal in Colby.

Lea is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Luba Orszanski and survived by her husband, Larry Fildes, her brother, Leon Orszanski, of Clinton, WI, her sister, Alice Orszanski, of Marshfield, WI, and her daughter, Larissa Fildes, of Hudson, WI.

Visitation will be held at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen, WI on Sunday, October 19 from 4-7 p.m. followed by a prayer service. An additional visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 20 from 10-11 a.m. The second visitation will be followed by a procession to Holy Assumption Orthodox Church in Lublin, WI for the burial at noon. Father Ted Wojcik will officiate. All family and friends are welcome.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

LINDA D. SCHMITTFRANZ

AGE: 63

ADDRESS: N7441 County Road C, Rib Lake, WI; A Township of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 3:10 am Friday, October 17 at Aspirus Medford Hospital, emergency room where she had been taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, October 20 at Rib Lake United Methodist Church

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kyochul Shin

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake from 4-8 PM on Sunday, October 19 and also at the Rib Lake United Methodist Church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Monday, October 20

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 25, 1951 at Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION: Town of Greenwood elementary school, 1969 graduate of Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: June 28, 1969 at the Chelsea Catholic Church to James “Jim” F. Schmittfranz and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage, she worked mostly as a housewife/mother. She also did home child care for a period of time. She also worked at KFC & Hurd Millwork in Medford, C & G Minimart, Gem Products & Great Northern Cabinetry in Rib Lake for periods of time. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, reading, embroidery, crocheting & spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: Rib Lake United Methodist Church

SURVIVING SPOUSE: James “Jim” F. Schmittfranz of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Tony (Bobbie Jean) Schmittfranz of Rib Lake, Susan (Joshua) Powell of Crystal, MN, A.J. Schmittfranz of Minneapolis, MN

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 5 – Molly & Logan Schmittfranz, Makenna, Duncan & Hunter Powell
Honorary Grandchildren - Makayla, Tailor, Erin and Evan Bohmbach

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Janice (Donald) Johnson of Superior, Rod (Jeanette) Eggert of Grand Rapids, MI, Donna (Don) Hoefferle of Rib Lake

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Dawn Marie Eggert

DECEASED FATHER: Elmer Albert Eggert

DECEASED MOTHER: Delores Pearl Glenzer

PALLBEARERS: Honorary - Logan and Molly Schmittfranz, Makenna Powell, Erin and Evan Bohmbach
Active - Lee Johnson, Travis Wienke, Jared Powell, Andy Carlyle, Kris Brothers, Makayla and Tailor Bohmbach 

OTHER INFORMATION: -For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com 

LADDIE J. VLCEK

AGE: 86

ADDRESS: Country Gardens, 635 W. Cedar, Medford; A former Westboro & Ogema area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:44 AM Saturday, October 18 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where he had been a patient for the past 3 ½ weeks

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held in the Spring of 2015 and will be announced at a later date

OFFICIATING: Rev. Don Rhody

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Ogema

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 15, 1928 at Westboro, WI

EDUCATION: Westboro elementary and was a 1946 graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE: June 12, 1950 at Milwaukee to Ida Mae Soderstrom and she preceded him in death March 17, 2011

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a US Army veteran achieving the rank of Sergeant having served from May of 1946 to Nov. of 1947. After the military, he resided in Phillips and worked at Flambeau Milling for a period of time. In 1958 they moved to Ogema where he began his career with the US Postal Service for the next 30 years working as a clerk and later postmaster until his retirement in 1987. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, spending time with family and friends.

MEMBER OF: Ogema Baptist Church where he had served on various groups including Deacon & Financial Secretary;
Past member of the Ogema Lions Club, and the Ogema Volunteer Fire Department

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Brien (Kate Carollo) Vlcek of Seattle, WI & Bruce Vlcek of New Bedford, MA

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 4 – Elizabeth (Dan) Duryea of Bellevue, WA, Laura (Courtney) Taylor, Allison Vlcek & Kevin Vlcek all of Seattle, WA

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 3

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Joseph, Rudy & Frank Vlcek; Sisters – Martha Look & Helen Axlerod

DECEASED FATHER: Frank Vlcek

DECEASED MOTHER: Frances Simek

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