HATTIE M. KNOP

AGE: 91

ADDRESS: 825 Kennedy St. Rib Lake, former resident of the Township of Spirit

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:01 P.M. Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the Continental Manor-Golden Living Center in Abbotsford where she had been a resident for the past 3 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday. November 25, 2014 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Heffner

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rib LakeDATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 15, 1923 in Dorchester

EDUCATION: Hattie attended Dorchester Area Schools

MARRIAGE: 1st: Roy V. Larsen in 1940 and he preceded her in death. 2nd: Alfred “Fritz” H.-C. Knop in 1959 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rib Lake and he preceded her in death

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, Hattie moved to the Township of Spirit where she married her first husband Roy Larsen and owned and operated their dairy farm. She then moved to Rib Lake with her second husband where she worked at Gem Product Shoe Factory until her retirement. Hattie enjoyed playing cards, baking, cooking, traveling, hiking, volunteering for Hospice and the Rib Lake Senior Site and spending time with her family and friends.

MEMBER OF: St. John's Lutheran Church and St. John's Lutheran Church Ladies Aid

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Darlene (Alfred) Unick of Rib Lake and Kathy (John) Stelling of Port Washington

CHILDREN DECEASED: infant Son and Daughter: John and Rosella Larsen

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 5 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 8

1 DECEASED GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Don Stumpf

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Violet Sterzinger, Hilda Janko, Viola Shady, Elenora Strosching, Jake, Herbert and Jim Stumpf

DECEASED FATHER: George Stumpf

DECEASED MOTHER:Lydia Powers

PALLBEARERS: Great-Grandchildren: Tarek Scott, Donnie, Emily and Nicholas Nehls, Devon Stelling and Dylan Stelling-Kordash

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hattie's family to be designated at a later date.

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Bonnie A. Aichele, 81, of Owen formerly of Colby, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014, at her residence in the town of Green Grove. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Pastor Richard Kanzenbach will officiate. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford and on Wednesday from 10:00 am until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Colby Memorial Cemetery.

Bonnie was born January 29, 1933, to John and Edith (Sharp) Benit in Pine River, MN. She attended Baudette consolidated school for 12 years and went on to two years of business school.

Bonnie married Herbert Aichele on April 8, 1951, in Baudette, MN. Together the couple owned and operated the Colby Café in Colby and a furniture store in Abbotsford.

She was a member of Morning Star Lutheran Church in Fairchild.

Bonnie enjoyed housekeeping, cooking, tending her flower gardens and was an avid reader and an excellent seamstress.

Bonnie is lovingly survived by her husband; Herbert Aichele of Owen, children; Casey (the late Dorinda) Aichele of Fairchild, Wandra Frazier of Houston, TX, Edith (Pat) McLaughlin of Ellsworth, Barbara (Rick) Miller of Lake Elmo, MN, Stephanie (Rich) Aichele-Price of Nashville, TN, Sandra (John) Fox of Eau Claire and Corey (Lori) Aichele of Willard, 26 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her siblings; Rudie Benit of Owen, Cleo (Jim) Carpenter of Alexandria, MN and Douglas Benit of Milan, MI.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, son; Conrad Aichele, daughter; Jackie Hetke, grand-daughters; Heather Aichele and Cristine Frazier and a great-grand-daughter; Ocean Decise-McLaughlin.

Online condolences can be made to www.maurinaschilling.com

Glen Ray Ogle, age 78 of Perkinstown, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday November 21, 2014 in Marshfield.

Services will be held at Hemer Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday November 25, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and Wednesday November 26, 2014 from 10:00 - 11:00 am. Memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 with Pastor David Clements officiating also with a lunch to follow. Cremation interment services will be held at the Perkinstown Community Cemetery at a later date.

Glen was born on May 8, 1936 to Harry and Dorothy Ogle in Perkinstown, where he lived his entire life. Glen attended the one-room Lincoln School in Perkinstown. He graduated from Hannibal High School. On April 3, 1954, he married Lois Smith of Jump River, who survives. They made their home in Perkinstown where they raised their five children.

Glen is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Arnold and Gerald Ogle, and son Randy.

Glen is lovingly survived by his wife Lois of sixty years, his children Jacqueline (William) Rosa, Holly (Ron) Sromek, Chuck (Sally) Ogle, and Tammy Ogle (John Wehe). He is also survived by his ten grandchildren Tonia (Dave) Sromek-Fierke, Travis Sromek, Rebecca (Eric) Zuleger, Billie (Brian) Schilling, Aaron (Erin) Day, Emily (Aemus) Balsis, Dillon (Kendall) Immormino, Jesse Ogle, Roxanne Ogle, Mitch (Dana) Jaeger and ten great-grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his five sisters Iris Faude, Otillia (Lewis) Kohn, Marlene (Norman) Skabroud, Elva (Bob) Drier, and Susan (Jerry) Krug and two sisters-in-law, Louise Ogle and Elloise Zach.

Out of high school, Glen worked in the automotive industry for Fischer Body in Lansing, Michigan for a season. He returned to the area and spent two years at Hurds. In 1956, he began working for the DNR watching for fires in the Jump River fire tower. Then he started building them.  This was the beginning of his lifelong tower career. In the early 1970's, he founded OK Tower Service and became known for his relentless work ethic. OK Tower built everything from DNR lookout towers to one of the tallest towers in the world, a 2,000' tower in Alvin, Texas. His work and reputation took him all over the world including the Aleutian Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Somoa, where he spent a month dismantling a tower with a crew of six Samoans. He finally retired after he climbed his last tower in 2012 at the age of 76, at which time his daughter, Tammy took over OK Tower Service.

Glen was also known for his passion for the outdoors and unforgettable guide services. For years, he kept a pack of hounds for coyote, bobcat and bear hunting. He also guided hunters who sought pheasants, ducks, geese and just about anything you could hunt. Glen also loved to take his grandkids on many fishing and hunting adventures. Not to mention, he and Lois raised trophy whitetail deer for many years.

Glen and Lois kept a boat, the Circus Circus, in Valdez, Alaska for the past 14 years. They entertained hundreds of family and friends in the pursuit of halibut and salmon. A notable moment in Glen's life was performing the marriage ceremony of his granddaughter Tonia on his boat in Valdez.

He had an instinctive understanding of nature and loved of the outdoors. His memory will live on in his apple orchards where he loved to plant and graft trees. Glen will forever be known for his ability to tell a joke anywhere, anytime.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family to be designated at a later date.

HELEN F. LISSNER

AGE:  84

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street, Medford; City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  2:03 A.M. Sunday, November 23 at the Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford where she had resided for the past 5 years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 29 at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING:  Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT:   Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Medford Evergreen II Cemetery

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 28 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 29 at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 25, 1930 in Goodrich

EDUCATION: Attended Goodrich Area Schools

MARRIAGE: March 30, 1948 in Medford to Norman A. Lissner and he preceded her in death on October 7, 1993

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Helen worked for the Memorial Hospital and Memorial Nursing Home for 50 years and owned and operated an Antique Store in Medford all while raising her family. After retiring from Memorial Nursing Home she was an in home caregiver. Helen enjoyed homemaking, antiquing, family and caring for others.

MEMBER OF:  Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Mary (Jerry) Asleson of Janesville, Harvey Lissner of Medford, Judy Roehl of Medford, Donna (Dennis) Vesnefsky of Medford, Shirley (Ken) House of Medford, Beverly Lissner of Medford, Paul (Lynn) Lissner of Medford, Loretta (Tom) Grupstra of Washburn, Janet Lissner of Medford, Bernice (Mark) Meyer of Medford and Marlene (Todd) Brandner of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: Leon John Lissner Son-In-Law: Curt RoehlThree Gandsons: Travis Lekie, Shannon Brayshaw and Robbie Grupstra

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 50

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 46

1 GREAT- GREAT-GRANDCHILD on the way

BROTHER/SISTERS DECEASED: Virginia Bartelt in infancy, Chet Bartelt and Florence Neuman

DECEASED FATHER: Emil ‘Shorty” Bartelt

DECEASED MOTHER: Elizabeth Bartelt (Maiden Name: Risch)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Helens family to be designated at a later date
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Barbara Jean Redszus, 72, died 23rd of November 2014 in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Barbara was born to Michael and Geneva Guziak (Maiden Name: Furland) on 3rd of January 1942. She was the beloved elder sibling to sisters Patricia (Lyman) Bucki of Medford and Judith (Paul) Nelson of Wisconsin Rapids and brother Michael (Margie) Guziak of Medford. Barbara graduated from Medford High School (Class of 1959) before moving to Chicago, Illinois, to pursue a career and start her own family.

Barbara enjoyed a successful career in real estate sales, setting unprecedented standards of professionalism and dedication while also demonstrating a true passion for making friends of both colleagues and clients. Above all, Barbara loved being a wonderful mother.

Barbara is survived by her three children: Dr. David of Chicago, IL, Daniel (Caroline) of London, UK, and Diane (Scott) Zimmer of La Grange, IL.  She is also survived by her mother, siblings, close friend Warren Lang of Northbrook, IL, and four loving grandchildren: Alexander, Maximilian, Agatha, and Dagny.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 until 2:00 pm and funeral services at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Church in Medford, Wisconsin with Father Gerard Willger officiating on Sunday 30th November.  Burial will immediately follow in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Medford.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made for a future memorial.

Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com

DELORES A. DRAEGER

AGE: 84

ADDRESS: W7140 Wester Ave., Medford; A Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, November 25 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield where she had been a patient for the past 12 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, December 1 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home 4-8 PM Sunday, November 30 where there will be a 7:45 PM Rosary Service; also from 9 AM to 10:45 AM on Monday, December 1

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 22, 1930 in the Township of Johnson, Marathon County

EDUCATION: Beaver Creek Elementary School, Gad

MARRIAGE: June 14, 1949 at Medford to Robert “Bob” R. Draeger and he preceded her in death Dec. 8, 2013

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage, she worked in Milwaukee & worked as a nanny & cleaned houses in the Abbotsford area. They farmed in the Town of Medford for a period of years. While farming she worked as a housewife & mother. She was involved and worked as a secretary for the Medford Farmers Union. In retirement, she worked in area ginseng gardens for 15 years. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, baking, cooking, playing cards, board games, crocheting, dancing, polka music, darts & spending time with family and friends.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Janet (Ned) Fischer of Chippewa Falls, Allen Draeger, Duane (Sue) Draeger, Leroy (Marge) Draeger, and Marlene Gajda, all of Medford, Donald (Carol) Draeger of Eau Claire, Carol (Gary) Kurth of Ogema, Sharon Ruback of Merrimack, NH, Eugene Draeger of Kronenwetter, Laura (Kerry) Holm of Mantorville, MN, Cynthia “Cindy” (Jim) Annala of Westboro & Brian Draeger of Fairfield, ME

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Ervin Draeger; 2 Grandchildren – Anthony Fischer & Jason Draeger; Great-Granddaughter – Tori Czarnezki

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 26 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 23

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Adeline Stoiber of Dorchester, Henry (Marcella) Brushaber of Medford, Norine Bahr of Milwaukee, Roceda Neumann of Medford, Arlene Brandner of Medford, Eugene (Helen) Brushaber of Medford, Loretta (Dale) Krug of Spencer, Melvin Brushaber of Beaver Dam, WI, Donna (Don) Brey of Stoughton, WI, Alvin (Jane) Gilbertson of Portage, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sandra Warzecha & Elmer Brushaber

DECEASED FATHER: Elmer Hugo Brushaber DECEASED MOTHER:Rose Marie Weiler

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Kevin Fischer, Steven Ruback, Jason Draeger; Active – Aaron Fischer, Michael Kurth, Kyle Annala, Teddy, Devin & Dustin Draeger

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Marian L. Hansen, (Nee Handel) Of New Berlin, formerly from Medford. Reunited with her husband, Robert, on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at the age of 85. Dear mother of Jay (Mary), Curtis, Jeffrey (Louise) and Robert. Grandmother of Ryan, Rachel (Scott), Kevin, Jessica, Cody (Jasmine), Haley and Hunter. Great-grandma of Connor, Beau, and Cooper. She is also survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her brothers Gerald and Roger. Marian was a long-time active member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church.

Visitation Tuesday, December 2, at GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 13200 W. Greenfield Ave., Brookfield, from 5:00-6:45 PM. Memorial Service 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Gethsemane Lutheran Church. 

FRANCES “FRAN” M. CLENDENNING

AGE: 94

ADDRESS: 650 Pearl Street, Rib Lake; Village of Rib Lake Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:15 P.M. Tuesday, November 25 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where she had been a patient for the past 9 days.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:30 P.M. Saturday, November 29 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Heffner

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 11:30 A.M. until the time of services at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, November 29 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 13, 1920 in Rib Lake, Wisconsin

EDUCATION: Attended Fawn Valley Grade School and was a 1938 graduate of Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: May 20, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Charles P. Clendenning and he preceded her in death on December 29, 1970

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school, Fran moved to Chicago where she was employed by Western Electric during WWII. She and her husband moved back to Rib Lake in 1945, where she was employed at Gem products in Rib Lake as a sewing machine operator for 30 years until her retirement. In her later years she enjoyed playing cards and also traveling to Europe, Greece, and Hawaii.

MEMBER OF: St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Rib Lake and their Ladies Aid; Rib Lake Community Club and a member of the Lehman-Clendenning American Legion Auxiliary in Rib Lake. Past member of the Tuesday Morning Bowling League in Medford and Thursday Evening Ladies Bowling League in Rib Lake at the Little Bohemia Bowling Lanes.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son: Lee Clendenning of Rib Lake
Daughter: Gale Clendenning of Marshfield

GRANDCHILDREN: 5

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 10

Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, other Relatives and Friends

BROTHERS DECEASED: Charles, Harvey, John, Harry and Robert Knop

DECEASED FATHER: Carl Knop

DECEASED MOTHER: Bertha Knop (Maiden Name: Kalk)

PALLBEARERS: Mel, Jake and Peter Clendenning, Jonathan Mealey, Mike Coleman and John Hein

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Fran’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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Dean R. Jarvis, age 62, of Owen passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen. The Rev. Bonnie Cain will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 11:00 AM until time of services Thursday at the funeral home.

Dean was born on September 16, 1952 in Los Alamos, New Mexico, the son of Charles "Ted" and Kay (Randal) Jarvis. He was united in marriage to Joyce Lohse on August 28, 1971 in Chicago, IL. They moved to rural Owen and started farming.

Dean enjoyed animals, the outdoors, fishing, four-wheeling with his grandchildren and spending time with his family.

Dean is survived by his wife, Joyce of Owen; his daughter, Lisa (Todd) Cerven and his son, Keith (Leaha) Jarvis; four grandchildren: Eric and Craig Cerven, Jared and Jayna Jarvis. He is further survived by his father, Charles "Ted" Jarvis of Brentwood, TN, his sister, Paula Eisenberger of Mt. Juliet, TN; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Kay and his son, Aaron.

TOBY A. DUBOIS

AGE: 44

ADDRESS: N5237 County Road E Medford; Township of Molitor Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:57 P.M. Thursday, November 27 at the Aspirus Medford Hospital where he was taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 3 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

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

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 2 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 3 at the Hemer Funeral Home, MedfordDATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 25, 1970 at Hustisford, WI

EDUCATION: 1989 Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: April 24, 1993 at St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester to Julie L. Gonnering

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Toby worked for various trucking companies in Medford and Eau Claire for a number of years. He then worked at TNR Recycling in Chippewa Falls until the time of his death. He enjoyed working, hunting, fishing and working in the woods. Toby also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Julie L. DuBois of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Twin Daughters: Marisa and Mara DuBois both of Medford

SURVIVING GRANDDAUGHTER: Chloe Bucki of Medford

SURVIVNG BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Tammi Barnes of Medford and Terry (Peter) Wimmer of Silverdale, Washington

3 Brothers: Tracy (Sue) DuBois of Dorchester
Todd and Ty DuBois both of Medford

SURVIVING MOTHER: MaryAnn H. DuBois (Maiden Name: Goecks) of Medford
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

DECEASED FATHER: Arthur T. DuBois

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Toby’s family to be designated at a later date
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Jack Abney, age 86 of Colby, passed away November 29, 2014 at Ministry St Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Jack was born January 20, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in Kentucky. In 1946 he enlisted in the US Army. He served in various locations such as Kansas, Germany, Great Lakes, Illinois, Colorado, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam. He was a master paratrooper, infantryman and an ROTC instructor.

During his travels, he met his beautiful bride Kathleen Kaiser, an Army nurse. They met and were married in 1956 and had four children before he retired from the Army in November, 1966. He moved the family to Colby in 1967 and they had three more children. He worked at Hubing Auto Supply until 1987 and then he worked at the Abbotsford Post Office until he retired.

Jack was on the 17th Honor Flight to Washington DC on September 8, 2014. His son Tony had the honor of being his guardian. Dad felt truly honored to spend the day in the company of comrades and heroes.

Jack is survived by Kay, his wife of 58 years and his children: Marie (Francis) Fleischmann of Marshfield; Diana (Mark) Yokimcus of Marshfield, Tony (Bobbi) Abney of Marshfield, Denise (Lonny) Roberts of O’Fallon IL, Anita (Karl) Zacharias of Mondovi, Michelle McCarthy of Wausau, and Joy (John) Draxler of Hewitt. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Eric and Kari Buza, Allison Yokimcus, Nathan, Stepanie,
Kaitlyn, Kaleb and Kaci Abney, Sean and Justin Roberts, Jenna and Jacob Zacharias, Dominic McCarthy and Hailey Draxler. Jack is further survived by his step-grandchildren Travis Yokimcus, Chris Fleischmann and Nikki Zacharias. Jack and Kay also had one great-grandchild Olivia Abney and three step great-grandchildren. Jack is further survived by his siblings Ken (Helen) Abney, Glen Abney and Gail DeLeon all of Mt. Vernon, KY and brother-in-law Donald (Marlene) Kaiser, sister-in-law Ruth (Bob) Blume and many nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, a son Andrew, two brothers Virgil and Cecil, in-laws Andrew and Amanda Kaiser, sisters-in-law Mercedes Barr and Betty Abney, and four nephews Gary Abney, James Abney, Casey Blume and Michael Abney.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a man of strong faith. Jack enjoyed the Packers, coffee calls and imparting his wisdom to whomever would listen. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the annual camping trips and our holiday traditions. He will be fondly remembered for his love of family and his quirky sense of humor.

Family and friends are welcome from 4-8 pm on Tuesday, December 2 and again from 10-11 am on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. The services will follow at 11 am. Father Hackel will officiate. Burial with Military Honors provided by the Colby VFW Post #2227 at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Colby with his grandchildren as pallbearers.

Lucille A. Daellenbach, age 97, of Abbotsford, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Pine Ridge Assisted Living in Colby under the tender care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. The Rev. Dr. Gary Paul will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the Abbotsford Public Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 AM until time of services Saturday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

Lucille was born on January 29, 1917 in the Town of Mayville, Dorchester, the daughter of Albert and Amanda (Laack) Lindau. She attended Pleasant Hill School and Unity High School. Lucille was united in marriage to Emil Daellenbach on October 18, 1934 in Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 10, 1987.

Lucille had a great love of all kinds of music and was a talented musician her entire adult life. She and Emil had a dance band for 60 plus years and when they retired, the two of them continued to play for many community functions, anniversary parties, nursing homes, etc. Lucille was a member and past secretary of the Musicians Local 194 of Abbotsford.

Emil operated a small radio service in Abbotsford which grew into a business called "Emil's Music Center". Lucille and son, James, worked with him dealing in TV's, radios and all kinds of musical instruments, especially pianos, organs and accordions. She illustrated her talents on the accordion up to her 97th birthday.

She loved to dance and enjoyed going to Polka Fests throughout the area with her special friend, Ed Langteau, often using her motor home to make the trips. Her family and friends will remember her sense of humor and love of parties. She and her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1984.

Lucille enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing and gardening. She was also a long time member of Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford.

Lucille is survived by her son, James (Lucille) Daellenbach of Medford; two grandsons: Michael (Kim) Daellenbach and Jon (Melissa) Daellenbach both of Massachusetts; four great-grandchildren: Jonathon, Natasha, Hannah and Tyler. She is further survived by her sister, Arletta (Robert) Goldamer of Abbotsford; three sisters-in-law, Marlene Lindau of Medford, Etola Lindau of Parrish, FL and Shirley Lindau of Rice Lake; and many nieces, nephews, and "music" friends.

Besides her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by four brothers: Norman, Eugene, twins, Melvin and Elvin and a sister, Vernetta in childhood.

Arlie Wayne Knight      

AGE:  78

ADDRESS: 5318 County Road E, Athens, WI 54411, formerly of Ogema, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  Died at his residence, Friday, December 5, 2014.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Tuesday December 9, 2014 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel.

OFFICIATING:  Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT:   2:00 PM, Tuesday December 9, 2014 at Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake WI

VISITATION: 9:30 until the time of services at 11:00 AM Tuesday December 9, 2014 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 28, 1936, Whiteside County, Illinois

EDUCATION: 1956 Graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE: Carol Shirley Peterson on February 2, 1963 in Rib Lake, WI

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Honorably Discharged from the US Army, Armor Division, on February 5, 1962 at the rank of SP4 E4. Arlie loved to “Tinker around,” and took pleasure in making different items out of wood including shelves and eagles. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, traveling and playing with his dogs. His favorite times were spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Carol Shirley (Peterson) Knight

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Rocky (Bonnie) Knight of Medford, WI, Wade (Joan) Knight Athens, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter, Laura Denise Knight on March 16, 1986.

GRANDCHILDREN: Katie (Tommy) Weaver, Courtney (Kevin) Zelms, Justin Knight, Michael Baynes, Aaron, Chirstina and Roger Knight, Angel and Sabrina Weaver, Ava Zelms.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother, William Knight of Ogema, WI, Sister-in-Law Mary Jo Knight of Westboro, WI.

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister: Sharon Wojcik, on April 28, 2013, Brother: Everett Stan Knight on June 6, 2001, Brother-in-Law, Joseph Wojcik on September 29, 2014.

DECEASED FATHER:  Melvin Arthur Knight, April 5, 2000.  

DECEASED MOTHER: Edna Emma Pratt, August 12, 1999.

PALLBEARERS: Katie Weaver, Justin Knight, Courtney Zelms, Aaron, Christina and Roger Knight

OTHER INFORMATION:  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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FLOYD J. PLAUTZ, age 83, of Greenwood, WI, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Friday, December 12, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greenwood. Rev. Steve Brice will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church, from 4pm to 8pm, with a combined parish and Knights of Columbus rosary service at 7:30pm. Visitation will also be held at the church, on Friday, from 10am until time of service.

Floyd James Plautz was born in River Falls, WI on April 2, 1931, a son of Stephen and Alice (Robey) Plautz. He was raised and received his education in Willard, and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1949. After completing high school, Floyd moved to Milwaukee and worked at Allis Chalmers. In 1951, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, and returned to Willard after his discharge, and worked for Plautz Brothers Construction. Floyd was united in marriage to Virginia R. Niehaus on November 27, 1954 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Marshfield. In 1980, he started Plautz-Pekol & Haas Construction, which he owned until selling out and retiring in 2001. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time at home with his family and wintering in Florida.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society, the Greenwood American Legion Post #238, the Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Fatima Council #4963, and formerly served on the board of the Greenwood Credit Union.

Floyd had many interests, but especially loved planting trees, mowing lawn, and driving just about anything.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Virginia, of Greenwood; four daughters: Sue Eller of Alpharetta, GA, Cindy (Perry) Oestreich of Greenwood, Sharon (Sam) Street of Greenwood, Carol Plautz of Greenwood; two sons: Scott Plautz and Paul (Julie) Plautz, both of Greenwood; five grandchildren: Jordan and Samantha Street, Lexi Oestreich, Marissa and Mitchell Plautz; one brother: Paul (Rosalie) Plautz of Hales Corners, WI; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Robert and Philip Plautz; and two sons: Alan and Donald Plautz.

Hilbert George Dassow, Jr.     

AGE:  63

ADDRESS:  N 4522 Grahl Drive, Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  His residence, Monday December 8, 2014 at 4:35 AM

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Friday December 12, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey, WI.

OFFICIATING:  Pastor Randal Jeppeson

INTERMENT: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Whittlesey, WI

VISITATION: 5-7:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 22, 1950 in Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Attended Rib Lake High School.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey, WI

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Employed as a logger with Dassow Logging, where he also was a truck driver. He loved his tractors, and enjoyed hunting. Hilbert was always joking and pulling pranks. He will be remembered as a fun loving Brother, Father, and Grandfather. He loved his family dearly, and was always there to lend a helping hand.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Holly Dassow of Medford, WI and Andy (Kelly) Dassow of Medford, WI.

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Rain Sperl, Mirek Clendenning, Alyssa Dassow, Colton Dassow, Ashlyn Dassow

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Barb (Alan) Niemi of Arizona, Richard (Vicki) Dassow of Rib Lake, WI, Bruce (Jill) Dassow, Mike Dassow and Lynn (Paul) Emmerich, all of Medford, WI.

DECEASED FATHER: Hilbert Henry Dassow, Sr.     

DECEASED MOTHER: Marion Fleegel

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in honor of Hilbert may be made to his family, designation will be made at a later date.

  Beverly M. (Hopperdietzel) Hart, 65, Athens, died Monday, December 8th, 2014 at St.Joseph's Hospital.

  She was born August 26th, 1949, the daughter of Ralph and Marella (Auner) Hopperdietzel.  She married Dennis Hart on March 26th, 1966.  He survives.

  Beverly farmed with her husband and worked at Weathershield in Medford for over 20 years.  

  She enjoyed puzzles, playing cards and mostly spending time with family and friends.

  Survivors include her husband Dennis, sons Ronald and Jason of Athens, 4 Grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.  One sister, Joyce (Jerry) Strasser, daughter in law Linda, nieces, nephews and many loving brother and sister in laws.

  Besides her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by one son, Rick, and one sister, Sharon Lake.

  Funeral services will be held on Thurday, December 11th at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens.  Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. unti time of the services at 11:00 A.M., all at the church.

Alma L. Hatlestad, age 102 of Owen, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Clark County Health Care Center.

  A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2014 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Withee. the Rev. Tom Myhre will officiate. Burial will be held in the Riverside Cemetery in Withee. Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Friday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen is entrusted with the arrangements. 

WILLIAM “BILL” G. SPREEN, JR.

AGE: 91

ADDRESS: N4703 State Hwy 13, Medford; A Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 11 at the residence of his daughter in the Village of Stratford

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, December 15 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Whittlesey where there will also be military rites performed by the Stetsonville American Legion military honors team

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

VISITATION: OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey from 9 AM until the time of funeral mass at 11 AM on Monday, December 15

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 23, 1922 at the family home in the Township of Hammel

EDUCATION: Esadore Elementary School, Township of Hammel

MARRIAGE: June 6, 1950 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Ellen E. Voit and she preceded him in death May 14, 2014

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a US Army veteran of WW II. In his early years, he worked in the lumber & logging business. For a period of time he partnered with Clifford Meyer in a saw mill business. He then drove truck for Neuendorf Transportation until his retirement.

MEMBER OF: OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey; Stetsonville American Legion Post

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: Sisters – Lydia Meyer of Medford, Sylvia Spreen of Rockford, North Dakota, Bernice Hirsch of Sparta; Brother – Elroy (Lorna) Spreen of MedfordBROTHERS/SISTERS

DECEASED: Lillian Pernsteiner on December 27, 2013

DECEASED FATHER: William Spreen, Sr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Mathilda Skabroud

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

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com 

Ralph H. Hamann, age 80, of rural Colby, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at St. John High Steeple Lutheran Church in the Town of Wien, Marathon County. The Rev. Jeffrey A. Lambrecht will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the church. Inurnment will be held in the church cemetery. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

Ralph was born on July 19, 1934 in the Town of Frankfort, Marathon County. He was united in marriage to Mary Alice Scheper on December 6, 1969 at the St. John Lutheran Parsonage. Ralph farmed on the family farm where he was born retiring at age 65. He continued to live on the farm until his death. Ralph also worked at Weyerhauser Door in Marshfield.

Ralph enjoyed fishing and hunting and especially hunting out west. He was a life long member of St. John Lutheran Church.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Mary of Colby; his daughter, Bonnie Hamann of Wausau; his son, Dale Hamann of New Lisbon; three grandchildren: John, Eva and Claudia Bondgien. He is further survived by his sister, Arabelle Syring of Stratford and his brother, Wallace Hamann of Colby.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Dwayne Hamann and daughter-in-law, Marie Hamann.

Richard "Dick" E. Kangas, age 62, of Thorp, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at his home.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2014 at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Pastor Bruce Kannenberg will officiate. Interment will be held in the Abbotsford Public Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 12:30 p.m. until time of services Friday at the funeral home.

Richard was born on March 17, 1952 the son of Eino and Dorothy (Marten) Kangas in Phillips. During Richard's working years, he worked for local farmers as a farm laborer, at the Occupational Development Center and most recently at the Clark County Health Care Center.

Richard was friendly and kind, gentle, and generous with a heart of gold. He valued friendships and had a love for animals just like his mother. Richard's favorite past times were doing latch hook, coloring, eating out, going to the movies, taking short trips or spending a day at the casino. Most of all he loved to be around his friends and sisters, while beating you at a game of checkers.

Richard is survived by his two sisters: Shirley (David) Williams of Medford and Marilyn (Duane) Meyers of Colby; his uncle and aunt, Francis and Lillie Belle Marten of Pittsville; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David.