DANIEL E. TROYER

AGE: 91

ADDRESS: N915 Oak Drive, Town of Holway, Curtis, WI 54422

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Died at his residence, Thursday March 26, 2015 at 9:18 AM.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 9:00 AM Sunday March 29, 2015 at the home of Eddy Stutzman, N942 Oak Drive, Town of Holway, Stetsonville, WI 54422.

OFFICIATING: Bishop David Borntreger

INTERMENT: Medford Area Amish Cemetery

VISITATION: Beginning the afternoon of Friday March 27, 2015 until the time of service on Sunday.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 25, 1923 in LaGrange, IN.

EDUCATION: Completed up to the 8th Grade.

MARRIAGE: Meriam Herschberger, on October 22, 1944. She preceded him in death on February 14, 2008.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Elizabeth of Elk Mound, WI, Eli Jacob (Sadie) of Sheldon, WI, Cornelius (Kathy) of North Manchester, IN, Henry (Lovina) of Middlebury, IN, Moses (Katie) of Edgar, WI, Anna (Christ) Borntreger of Bonduel, WI, Susanna of Curtiss, WI.

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 26 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 83 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN:1

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 5 Brothers, 6 Sisters

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: His loving Wife, Parents, 1 Granddaughter, 2 Great Grandsons, and 2 Sisters.

DECEASED FATHER: Eli Jacob Troyer

DECEASED MOTHER: Anna (Christner) Troyer

PALLBEARERS: Jake Borntreger, Sam Schrock, Dennis Borntreger, Eli OttoTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Daniel may be made to Ministry Home Hospice, 303 West Upham Street, Marshfield, WI 54459

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MINNIE E. JANDA

AGE: 92

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street, Medford; Former Township of Browning Resident

PLACE DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:25 P.M. Wednesday, March 25 at the Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford where she had resided for the past 5 ½ years and under the care of Hope Hospice.

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

OFFICIATING: Father Joseph and Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Tuesday, March 31 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 17, 1922 at the Gad Cheese Factory, Town of Bern; Marathon County

EDUCATION: Attended Gad Grade School and a 1940 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: August 16, 1941 in Chicago, to Alvin “Bub” H. Janda and he preceded her in death on April 28, 2011

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Moved to Chicago for two years and worked as a mother’s helper. After their marriage, they moved back to the Medford area, where they owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Browning until 1989. Minnie was an obstetrics nurse tech for 35 years at the Memorial Health Center. She enjoyed painting, where she took lessons at Joe Obrien’s School of Art. She enjoyed taking trips with the Homemakers Tour Group and her husband and grandchildren. Minnie also taught leatherwork in the 4-H. She also enjoyed gardening.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Adopted Son: Daniel (Rhonda) Janda of the Town of Browning

Also fostered children

CHILDREN DECEASED: Sons: David and Kenneth Janda

4 LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Tom (Pam) Janda, Julie (Fiance Fred Berger), Tim (Missy) Janda and Jill (David) Eckert

6 LIVING GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Braxton Janda, Braden Janda, Sierra Berger, Kyana Janda, Karly Eckert and Kassidy Koncel

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Fred (Lynette) Kloth of Wausau and Alvin (Rosie) Kloth of Medford
Sisters-In-Law: Adeline Kloth of Medford and Janet Kloth of Merrill

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Edward, Elmer and Roland Kloth
Lillian Weiland, Carolyn Clark and Marion Kloth

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Kloth

DECEASED MOTHER: Edna Kloth (Maiden Name: Schlais)

PALLBEARERS: Tom and Tim Janda, David Eckert, Fred Berger, Charles Kloth and Matt Jari

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Minnie’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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Lucy A. Geiger, 96, of Abbotsford formerly of Dorchester, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Saint Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester. Father Charles Hiebl will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30am until the time of service on Monday. Inurnment will be held in Dorchester Memorial Cemetery following the service.

Lucy was born on January 3, 1919 to Richard and Lucy (Leimkuehler) Keller in La Valle, Sauk County, Wisconsin. She attended catholic schools and married Clarence Geiger on May 18, 1937 at Saint Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester. He preceded her in death on February 1, 1986. They farmed in the Township of Mayville, Dorchester until 1972, when they moved to the Village of Dorchester.
Lucy worked at the Continental Manor Nursing Home in Abbotsford and at the Dorchester Elementary School as a cook.

Lucy enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing and working on the farm.

Lucy was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters.

Lucy is survived by her children: Dale (Donna) Geiger of Dorchester, Richard Geiger of Washington and Janice (Roger) Schmelzer of Burlington, 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and her brother: Ed (Helen Marie) Keller of Elk Grove Village, IL. She is further survived by her nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Lucy is preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Clarence, son: Donald and a grandson: Brian Schmelzer
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

Lillian M. Klemm, age 85, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.

Lillian was born on April 25, 1929 in Rib Lake to William and Rose (Roiger) Tilch. In June of 1950, Lillian was married to Irving “Buck” Klemm. Together they moved to Menomonee Falls where they made their home for 25 years. While living in Menomonee Falls, Lillian worked at Briggs & Stratton for 21 years and raised their four children. In 1986, Buck and Lillian retired up to the Pier Willow Region. She and Buck belonged to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, where they were very devoted and active. Throughout her life, she loved gardening & canning, and enjoyed the great outdoors, but the most important thing to her was her family and her devotion to her church.

Lillian is survived by
Husband, Buck Klemm of Tripoli
Son, David (Susan) Klemm of Mariatta, GA
3 Daughters, Diane (Gary) Miller of Milwaukee
Deborah Kultgen of Spring, TX
Darlene (Steve) Langhoff of Mount Pleasant, WI
6 Sisters, MaryAnn Klemm of Menomonee Falls
Roselle Neddo of Malta, Idaho
Marcella Hraby of Medford
Cecilia Szomi of Medford
Delores Kenny of West Bend
Margie Tilch of Medford
3 Brothers, Melvin (Ann) Tilch of Abbotsford
Harvey (Mary) Tilch of Milwaukee
John (Sue) Tilch of Delafield

Lillian is further survived by 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Lillian M. Klemm will take place at 11:00AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church in Pier Willow. Fr. John Anderson to officiate. Visitation will take place at the church from 9:00AM until the time of Mass at 11:00AM. Burial will take place immediately at St. Francis Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated in Lillian’s name to her church, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Gladys Irene Marcott, 83, of Abbotsford, passed away at her residence in Abbotsford. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Curtiss Missionary Alliance Church in Curtiss with the service at 2:00 PM. Reverend Carl Swarr will officiate. Burial will be in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Curtiss.

Gladys was born December 16, 1931 in Waubay, South Dakota, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Pierce) Krause. She received her education at Waubay Schools and was a 1949 graduate of Waubay High School. Gladys attended the Saint Paul Bible Institute in Minnesota and worked at the Dessie Scott Children's Home in Pine Ridge, KY. On August 7, 1965 she was united in marriage to Wilfred Marcott at the Owen Alliance Church in Owen, WI. She lived on the Marcott family farm in the Town of Mayville.

Gladys worked at the Continental Manor Nursing Home in Abbotsford and Kramer's IGA in Abbotsford for a number of years and at the Colonial Living Center in Colby as a member of the activity team until her retirement. She enjoyed helping the elderly with their housekeeping and getting their groceries.

She was a member of the Curtiss Alliance Church and she loved to read the bible, tend her flower garden and above all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Gladys is lovingly survived by her children; Donald (Shirley) Marcott of Weston, Susan (John) Milbeck of New Berlin and Burdella (Bill) Blumenstein of Rib Lake, 19 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and cherished friend; George Eloranta.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Wilfred and sons; Arthur, Robert and Richard Marcott .

The Maurina- Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made to www.maurinaschilling.com

Velva A. Engel, age 74, of Abbotsford, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 in a traffic Accident. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 2 , 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church in Stetsonville, WI. Reverend James Babler will officiate. Burial will be held in Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of McMillan. Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 AM until the time of the service on Thursday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

Velva was born on March 1, 1941 the daughter of Harold and Agnes (Carl) Bach in Marshfield, WI. She was united in marriage to Walter Engel on September, 3 1960 in Milwaukee, WI. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2015. They moved to Abbotsford, WI in 1971.

Velva enjoyed shopping. Everything from shopping from magazines, to finding a good deal at a garage sale. During her free time she enjoyed reading. Velva never missed her grandchildren's ballgames. She was their number one fan.

Velva is survived by 2 children: Walter J. Engel Jr., Salem, OR,
Debera Schneider, Racine, WI grandson; Shawn Tendeland, Oconomowoc, special family: Manuel (Candi) Gamillo, Manny Jr., Sarah and Fransisco Gamillo, sister; Janet (Jerry) Okane of Madison; a sister-in-law; Kathy Bach of Chili and a brother; James Bach of Stratford. She is further by two sister-in-laws: Darlene Schaperkoetter and Sharon (Charles) Jung of Mascoutah, IL and a brother-in-law August (Margarett) Engel of Alaska, , three nieces and two nephews and 6 great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Walter, her parents, Walter parents, and two brothers.

Tyler John Rau, 22, of Abbotsford, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015. His memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Stetsonville. Reverend James Babler will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of the service Saturday at the church. Burial will take place at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Stetsonville.

Tyler was born on November 12, 1992 to Tim and Jill (Martinson) Rau in St. Croix Falls. He is a 2011 graduate of Abbotsford High School. He was currently enrolled at UW Eau Claire perusing a degree in information Technology program. He loved anything to do with computers. In his free time he enjoyed reading and pursuing a black belt in karate.

Tyler, on a family trip this last winter, found a passion a snowboarding. When the rest of the family just couldn't snowboard very well, Tyler was a natural.

Tyler is survived by his parents; Tim and Jill Rau of Abbotsford, a sister; Courtney Rau of Abbotsford, 2 brothers; Dakota Rau and Logan Rau of Abbotsford; Grandparents; Arlene Rau of Dorchester, and Chuck and Doris Martinson of Amery, 9 uncles; Dave (Kitty) Rau of Dorchester, Richard Rau of Dorchester, Wayne (Donna) Rau of Dorchester, Dan (Chris) Rau of Abbotsford, Randy (Patti) Rau of Dorchester, Pat (Stephanie) Rau of Suamico, Eric Martinson of Osceola, Phil (Michelle) Martinson of Amery, and Scott (Michelle) Martinson of Minnesota and also an aunt Jody (Al) Hubred of Amery. He is also survived by many cousins, other family, and friends.

Tyler was preceded in death by his grandfather; George Rau.

Michael W. Brey, age 54, of Marshfield, formerly of Colby, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Colby. Father Daniel Hackel will officiate. Interment will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Colby. Family and friends are welcome from 5:00 until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Colby with a Rosary Service at 5:00 PM and from 10:00 AM until time of service Wednesday at the church.

Michael was born on August 2, 1960, the son of Daniel and Marilyn (Devine) Brey in Marshfield. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Colby High School in 1978. Michael attended UW-Marshfield and UW-Eau Claire studying accounting. He worked for various businesses as a bookkeeper.

Michael enjoyed the theatre and was active in the Showcase Players in Colby and the Campus Community Players at UW-Marshfield. He participated in cross country, Cherokee Chum 4-H showing chickens and woodworking and played the tuba in high school. Michael also enjoyed watching sports, drinking Pepsi and eating chocolate.

Michael is survived by his father, Daniel Brey of Colby; six sisters and one brother: Deborah Brey of Colby, Diane Brey of Appleton; Sally (Robert) Crane of Stevens Point, Gary (Vicky) Brey of Appleton, Doreen (David) Hebert of Spencer, Kathleen (Joseph) Conley of Marshfield and Judine Brey of Eau Claire; ten nieces and nephews: Joshua, Amy and Nicholas Crane, Kevin and Kelly Brey, Daniel, Marcella and Steven Hebert and Anthony and Theodore Conley. He is further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn and his grandparents.

A very special thank you to his extended family at Golden Horizons in Marshfield for their loving care and making Michael a part of their family these past 10 years.

Donald R. Thorne, age 89, of Owen, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen. Rev. Nancy Amacher will officiate. A visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home. Military Honors provided by theLublin American Legion Post #547, Owen American Legion Post #123 and the Owen-Withee Vets Club.

Donald was born September 8, 1925 the son of Charles and Bernice (Pyatt) Thorne in Riplinger. He was united in marriage to Harriet Hemminger on October 20, 1946 in Owen, Wisconsin. Donald and Harriet were married for 68 wonderful years. She preceded him in death on January 8, 2015.

Donald served this country during world war II in the US Army. He was stationed in the Philippines and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He worked for Master Packaging for many years and retired from the Owen-Withee School District as a custodian after almost 20 years. Donald also was a farmer and a carpenter.

Donald is survived by his three children: Jerrold (Diana) Thorne, Aaron (Kay) Thorne, and Arlyn (Holly) Thorne; 13 grandchildren: Erik Thorne, Sarah Thorne, Adam Thorne, Amy Thorne, Stacey Thorne, Mike Darnell, Anna Darnell, Allen (Kayla) Thorne, David Thorne, Doug (Leah) Spence, Stacy Jossart, Jay Pritzl (Heidi), and Kristopher Reinking; and 11 Great-Grandchildren: Mason, Savannah, Ryan, Rachel, Katelyn, Jacob, Charles, Noel, Olivia, Alyssa and Trenton. He is further survived by a sister Joyce (Arnold) Ellis.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Harriet; his parents; and two brothers: Floyd (Jeanette) Thorne, and Wilbur (Marjorie) Thorne.

ROGER A. KREMSREITER

AGE: 68

ADDRESS: 337 N. Franklin Street, Stetsonville

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Saturday, March 28 at Florida Hospital South in Orlando, FL, with his family by his side, where he was taken by ambulance while on a family vacation

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Simon Boyapati and Father Madanu Sleeva Raju

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-8 PM on Sunday, April 12 where there will be a 7:30 PM Catholic prayer service held, and also at church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Monday, April 13

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 8, 1947 at Athens, WI

EDUCATION: Attended Silver Leaf Grade School and Athens High School

MARRIAGE: April 20, 1974 in Minnesota to Vivian “Bibs” Vesely and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he was working for Northern Star Mobile Factory in Stratford for four years. Then he built barns for Berger Barn Builders for two years. Next he worked in many departments for Liberty Homes in Dorchester for 38 years. He loved fishing, camping, hunting, gardening, country music, football games and spending time with his children & grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Vivian “Bibs” Kremsreiter of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter - Roxanne “Rocky” (Jason) Mallien of Medford
2 Step-Sons: Todd (Deann) Mootz of Rogers, MN & Terry (Sandy) Mootz of Stratford
2 Step-Daughters: Lisa (Gary) Simonson of Coon Rapids, MN & Lynn (Julie) Schueler of Menasha, WI

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 13 – Amanda, Shelby, April, Anthony, Ellie, Noah, Natalie, Jesse, Jeremiah, Michael, Cameron, Kyanna & Kierra

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 6 Brothers – Willie (Darlene) of South Milwaukee, Eugene (Betty) of Wausau, Dennis (Rita) of Merrill, Ronald (Marlene), Raymond (Kathy) & Harlen (Lori) all of Athens
6 Sisters – Alice Weiler, Shirley (Tom) Von Loh, Lola (Gary) Radloff, all of Athens, Diane (Elroy) Dahl, Judy Riemer both of Medford & MaryLou Kremsreiter of AbbotsfordBROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister-in-law: Gayle Vesely; Brother-in-law: Donald Weiler

DECEASED FATHER: William Kremsreiter

DECEASED MOTHER: Margaret Neiwolny

DECEASED IN-LAWS: Tony & Mildred Vesely

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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 JOSEPH SWEDA, age 89, of Lublin, WI, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Oakbrook Nursing & Rehab in Thorp.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, in Lublin, with Fr. Ted Wojcik officiating.  Burial will take place in Holy Assumption Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be: Frank Sweda, Harry Sweda, Bill Sweda, Don Sweda, and Marvin Egle.  Visitation will be held at Thorp Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 4pm to 8pm, with a 7pm Panikhida service.  Visitation will also be held at the church, on Thursday, from 9:30am until time of service.

     Joseph Sweda was born on January 3, 1926 in Lublin, WI, to Matt and Anna (Paraschak) Sweda.  He was raised on the family farm, received his education at Forest Lake School, and graduated from Withee High School in 1945.  After completing his education, Joe entered the U.S. Air Force and served for 2 years before returning home to Lublin.  He started a business with his brothers, where they hauled gravel and wood products, and farmed.  Joe was united in marriage to Irene L. Egle on September 1, 1951 at Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, in Lublin.  He drove school bus for a couple of years, but spent most of his life in politics. He moved to Madison and served in the Wisconsin legislature for 15 years, where he was appointed the State of Wisconsin Highway Commissioner and later appointed the Commissioner of Transportation.  Joe served as a supervisor on the Taylor County Board, as the Town of Roosevelt Chairman, and on the Fire District Board for many years.
     He was a member of Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, and a charter member of the Lublin American Legion, which he was instrumental in starting.
     Joe had many interests, especially politics, but also enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and deer hunting.
     He is survived by three sisters:  Kathryn Bluemel of Des Plaines, IL,  Nettie (Jim) Kowalczyk of Boyd, WI,  Pauline (Ray) Lewan of Lublin;  five brothers:  Andrew of Elgin, IL,  Frank of Lublin,  Harry of Lublin,  Bill of Colby, WI,  Don of Rolling Meadows, IL;  many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
     Joe was preceded in death by his parents;  his wife, Irene, on April 26, 2011;  four sisters:  Mary Terlecki, Ella Kaye, Helen Janetzke, Julie Roback; and two brothers:  John and Steve Sweda.
    

BARTON C. “BLACK BART” VIRCKS

AGE: 71

ADDRESS: 100 S. 4th Ave. Abbotsford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Country Terrace of Wisconsin Assisted Living, Abbotsford, WI, Monday, April 6, 2015 at 8:20 AM, where he had been a resident for the past 3 years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Monday April 13, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford.

OFFICIATING: Pastor Kris Bjerke-Ulliman

INTERMENT: A Private Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville, WI.

VISITATION: Monday April 13, 2015, 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM, Hemer Funeral Home, Medford.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 30, 1943 in Medford.

EDUCATION: High School graduate from Medford Area Senior High School.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Bart was a truck driver for Schjoneman in Colby, and also Graeble Van Lines for a period of time. He was an avid hunter, Minnesota Vikings Fan, enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Lisa (Richard) Pongratz of Granton, WI, Lincoln (Melissa) Vircks of Kaukauna, WI, Lenise Fawley of Marathon, WI, and Jennifer (Bobby) Miller of Medford, WI.

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 11

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Karleen (Michael) Langer of Barrington, IL, Kristin Brunner of Abbotsford, WI, Brian (Mardel) Vircks of Phoenix, AZ, Kaye (Michael) Gerber of Sun Prairie, WI, Boyd (Diane) Vircks of Colfax, WI, Kari Draeger of Medford, WI and Berle (Sylvia) Vircks of Youngstown, OH.

BROTHER IN LAW DECEASED: Harvey Draeger, JR.

SURVIVING MOTHER: Harriet I. Vircks of Abbotsford, WI.

DECEASED FATHER: Arthur C. Vircks

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Barton’s family, to be designated at a later date.
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JEANNE M. PACKENHAM

AGE: 68

ADDRESS: N7026 County Road C, Rib Lake, WI; A Township of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:25 PM Sunday, April 5 at UW Hospital, Madison where she was taken earlier by ambulance that day

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, April 9 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery – Rib Lake, WI

VISITATION: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Thursday, April 9

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 15, 1946 at Medford

EDUCATION: : Attended elementary school at Sunny Knoll School, in the Township of Greenwood, and was a 1964 graduate of Rib Lake High School; Attended Taylor County Teachers College, Medford and received a degree in education from UW-Stevens Point

MARRIAGE: September 7, 1968 at OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey to James “Jim” R. Packenham and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she taught elementary school at Edgar and Pewaukee school districts for periods of time until 1971. They resided and farmed in the Town of Rib Lake from 1971 to present. She enjoyed gardening, reading & trips to the casino.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

SURVIVING SPOUSE: James “Jim” R. Packenham of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Todd (Teri) Packenham of Rib Lake and Wendy (Brad) Wiese of the Town of Holway

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 4 – Jeffrey & Abby Packenham, Dereck & Jared Wiese

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Irving “Buck” Klemm of Pier Willow, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Yvonne Smolinski, Arlene Morrison, Bernard “Bunny” Klemm & Shirley Klemm

DECEASED FATHER: Ernest Klemm

DECEASED MOTHER: Margaret Schabel

PALLBEARERS: Brad Wiese, Brad, Kevin, Doug & Jay Klemm

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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KARL W. BUCHHOLZ

AGE: 81

ADDRESS: N447 Wren Drive, Curtiss, WI 54422; A Township of Holway resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:02 AM Monday, April 6 at Golden Living Continental Manor, Abbotsford where he had been living for the past 5 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, April 11 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Town of Holway

OFFICIATING: Pastor Kris Bjerke-Ulliman

INTERMENT: Our Saviour's Lutheran Cemetery – Town of Holway

VISITATION: 4-7 PM Friday, April 10 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also at church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, April 11

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 8, 1933 at the Town of Holway

EDUCATION: Forest Grove Elementary School, Town of Holway & was a 1950 graduate of Owen High School

MARRIAGE: August 21, 1954 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Town of Holway, to Thelma Neitzel and she preceded him in death November 30, 2004

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a lifelong resident of the Town of Holway. He drove milk truck and worked at Mildebrandt Cheese Factory in his younger years. He also worked at Frederick Post Lumber Co. in Owen for 12 years, Foremost/Maple Island, Medford for 28 years, and farmed in the Town of Holway for his entire adult life until the spring of 2013. He enjoyed gardening, deer hunting, the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, visiting with his grandchildren & eating out on occasions.

MEMBER OF: Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Holway; Former player on the Holway Baseball Team; Past member of the Pine Creek Riders Snowmobile Club;

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – Deborah (Greg) Allar of Rib Mountain & Elaine (Brian) Hallgren of Medford

Sons – David (Jeri West) Buchholz of Eau Claire & Terry Buchholz of Curtiss

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8- Sadie (Kyran) Hamill, Kelsie (Brandon) Drake, Karlee Allar, Stephanie Buchholz, Anthony Hallgren, Jacob Allar, Michelle Buchholz & Rachel Buchholz GR-

GRANDSONS: 6 – Landon Strauch, Bentley Glenz, Simon & Sebastian Hamill, Korbin & Karter Drake

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters – Alvina Maldonis of Indiana & Fern “Toby” Madden of Winchester, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Warren & Robert Buchholz, Bertha “Evelyn” Daniels

DECEASED FATHER: Karl Wilhelm Buchholz

DECEASED MOTHER: Leona Henrietta Nichols

PALLBEARERS: Brian & Anthony Hallgren, Kyran Hamill, Brandon Drake, Greg & Jacob Allar, Dewey Schmidt, Tom Daniels

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the Our Saviour's Lutheran Church - Cemetery Association
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CATHERINE “KAY” E. KRIEHN

AGE: 85

ADDRESS: 740 McComb Avenue Rib Lake; Village of Rib Lake Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:10 P.M. Saturday, March 28 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 11 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Heffner

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 10:30 A.M. until 12:45 P.M. Saturday, April 11 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 26, 1929 in Watertown

EDUCATION: Attended Emmaus Lutheran Grade School in Milwaukee and was a 1947 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran High

MARRIAGE: in Milwaukee to Roland “Bemmy” Kriehn and he preceded her in death on April 5, 1988.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Kay was a realtor in West Bend and Rib Lake throughout her life. She also opened up the Rib Lake Music Centre and General Store where she owned and operated it until the time of her death. Kay enjoyed fishing, gardening, raising chickens, music, singing and playing piano.

PAST MEMBER OF: Rib Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Rib Lake Village Board

SURVIVING SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Aure “Ray” Liebl of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Michael (Betty Radtke) Kriehn of Rib Lake, James (Mary) Kriehn of Helenville, Karen (Terry Lekie) Maus of Medford and Sharon (Jeff Schrubbe) Trautmann of Stetsonville

GRANDCHILDREN DECEASED: Jason Smith

10 GRANDCHILDREN

11 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Ted (Inez) Schmidt of Westboro and Bill (Barb) Schmidt of Menomonee Falls

SISTER DECEASED: Dorothy Schiessel

DECEASED FATHER: Carl Schmidt

DECEASED MOTHER: Lena Schmidt (Maiden Name: Daemmrich)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Kay’s family to be designated at a later date
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CLAIRE CHARLES KALMON

AGE: 84

ADDRESS: 135 South Gibson St., Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:58 AM, Friday April 10, 2015 at Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford, where he had been a resident since 2007.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Tuesday April 14, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford.

OFFICIATING: Father Joseph and Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford, WI.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday April 13, 2015, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in the Fireplace Lounge. Rosary will be said at 7:00 PM, and also at Holy Rosary Catholic Church Tuesday April 14, 2015 from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 16, 1931 in Medford, WI.

EDUCATION: Completed the 10th grade at Medford Senior High.

MARRIAGE: Married to Carol Ann (Van Der Molen) Kalmon, on June 28, 1958 in Chicago. Carol preceded him in death June 11, 2003.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Claire served in the US Army, and was a Korean War Veteran. He then went on to work construction for a short period of time before returning to Medford. He then worked at Hurd Window Company as a Factory Laborer, and retired after 39 years on January 1, 2001. Claire enjoyed being outside, and had many hobbies. He had a hobby farm with a couple cows and pigs. He loved to go ice fishing in the winter, especially at Miller Dam. He enjoyed playing different games whether it was throwing Horseshoes, or playing card games such as Sheepshead. He always liked to go outside and cut firewood, garden, and watch birds. He also enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Robert (Donna) Kalmon of Medford, Kenneth (Dot) Kalmon of Hatley, WI, James Kalmon of Medford, Donald (Donna) Kalmon of Medford, and Cindy (Pat) Harmeyer of Saukville, WI,

GRANDCHILDREN: Crystal, Mindy, Mandi

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: Destiny, Andrew, Rhiannan

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Geraldine (Melvin) Zenner of Medford, Joyce (Jerry) Egle of Sussex, Ann Fischer of New Berlin, Ronald Kalmon of Pewaukee, Nancy (Stash) Zagorski of Sussex, and Ruth Heindl of Saukville.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Wife, Parents, Granddaughter Jenny Kalmon, Great Grandchildren Chase Ried, Isabelle Kalmon-Mabie, 1 Infant Sister Mary Kalmon, and Brothers-in-Law Don Fischer, and Dave Heindl.

DECEASED FATHER: Andrew Joseph Kalmon

DECEASED MOTHER: Alma Ann Peissig

PALLBEARERS: Robert Kalmon, James Kalmon, Donald Kalmon, Kenneth Kalmon, David Kalmon

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Claire may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church. 

Donald K. Thorson

Age 86, of Dorchester, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Homeplace Assisted Living of Dorchester.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30AM on Tuesday April 14, 2015 At Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer.  Burial will follow in Dorchester Cemetery.  Family and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday at the funeral home in Spencer from 9AM until time of services.

Donald was born June 10, 1928 the son of Abraham and Delia (Schoenwetter) Thorson. He attended school in the Greenwood area.  He was united in marriage to Vera Jensen on November 8, 1983 in Rogers, AR.  She survives. Donald worked for many years as a logger and for a period of time owned and operated his own logging business.  His work history also included road construction and over the road truck driving.

His hobbies included racing cars, shooting pool and camping.  He loved dancing and attending the “Hodag” country music festival or just spending time with family and friends. Donald was an avid card player and even purchased a book to help him learn to play Blackjack like a pro. He was also a representative of the Lake States Independent Loggers Association.

Donald is survived by his wife Vera of Dorchester, first wife Berdene Bierce and their twelve children: Roxanne (Maynard) Purgett of Abbotsford, Jacqueline (Robert) Suthard of Owen, Paula St. Clair of Mosinee, Linda Bruner of Milwaukee, Bryon (Tracey) Thorson of Rosemount ,MN, Mark Thorson of Wausau, Rhonda (Duke) Thorson of Sandusky,OH, Brenda (Fazollah) Behroyan of Lake Worth, FL, Wayne (Jackie) Thorson of Wausau, Merry (Philip) Moran of Wheeling, IL, William (Lena) Thorson of El Cajun, CA and Susan Thorson of Aurora,IL;  four step children: Linda (David) Broeske of Abbotsford, Chris (Mary) Younker of Abbotsford, Randy (Jill) Younker of Dorchester and Rae Ann (Scott) Wichlacz of Medford; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and 5 sisters.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the care and compassion shown to their father by the staff at Homeplace Assisted Living of Dorchester, the staff of Hope Hospice of Medford and all of the individuals responsible for his care.

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Torrie A. Tomczak, age 19, of Owen, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Withee. The Rev. Tom Myhre will officiate. Interment will be held in St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery in the town of Hoard. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 14 at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen and from 10:00 AM until time of service Wednesday at the church.

Torrie was born July 7, 1995, the daughter of Lannie and Elizabeth (Mrotek) Tomczak in Marshfield. She graduated from Abbotsford High School in 2013. Torrie was outgoing and especially enjoyed the outdoors. She loved the water and the beach, hunting, fishing, music and loved animals. Torrie also enjoyed riding motorcycle with her grandfather.

Torrie is survived by her parents: Lannie and Beth Tomczak of Owen; her brother, Yukon of Owen; her paternal grandparents, Mike and Kathleen Tomczak of Owen; her maternal grandmother, Sue Zimmer of Poniatowski. She is further survived by aunts and uncles: Dean (Vickie) Tomczak of Withee, Duane Tomczak of Edgar and Tracy Harbaugh of Sheboygan; many cousins, other relatives and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jeff Zimmer.
 

Phyllis Buchholz, age 87, of Abbotsford, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. Reverend Mark Neumann will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford and from 10:00 am until time of services on Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Abbotsford Public Cemetery following the service.

Phyllis was born on September 14, 1927, the daughter of Donald and Mildred (Boyce) May in Syracuse, New York. She attended schools in New York and was a graduate of Dobbs Ferry High School in Dobbs Ferry, New York.

Phyllis was united in marriage to Robert Buchholz on August 4, 1950 in Ironwood, Michigan. She drove school bus for the Abbotsford School District for 20 years, hauling special needs and kindergarten children. In her free time she enjoyed knitting, gardening,tending her flower gardens and playing bingo.

Phyllis was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Colby.

Phyllis is survived by her children; Dale Buchholz of Poynette, WI, Steve (Sue) Buchholz of New Franken, WI, Cathy Buchholz of Abbotsford, WI, Alan Buchholz of Colby, WI, Carol Buchholz of Abbotsford, WI and Kevin (Alice) Buchholz of Colby, WI, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents, her sister; Ginny Maccoff and a grandchild; Shawn Buchholz.

Mildred A. Juedes, age 87, of Colby, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 at the Golden Living Center-Continental Manor in Abbotsford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 17, 2015 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Colby. Father Daniel Hackel will officiate. Interment will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Colby. Family and friends are welcome from 9:30 AM until time of service Friday at the church. There will be a rosary service at 9:00 AM.

Millie was born on June 11, 1927, the daughter of Leo and Hildagard (Ohlinger) Apfelbeck in Colby. She attended grade school in the Town of Hull. Millie helped on the family farm as a young child, times were tough when she was young, so she traveled to Chicago with her sister as a teenager and they got jobs as housekeepers, until World War II started, then she worked in a plant assembling radios. They would come home to help on the farm often. When she was 18, she met her husband at a local dance, at home in Wisconsin.

Millie was joined in marriage to Raymond Juedes on June 8, 1948 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Colby at the age of 21. Raymond and Mildred owned and operated a farm in the Township of Little Black. Millie had a beautiful flower and vegetable garden on the farm which she enjoyed taking care of, along with raising chickens and cows. Upon retiring, Millie and Ray moved to Colby and Millie worked at Mr. B’s restaurant in Abbotsford, busing tables.

Millie enjoyed gardening, cooking, painting ceramics, sewing, cross stitch, crocheting, embroidery, playing bingo, doing word searches and watching the Green Bay Packers on television.

Millie was a member of the Bruckerville Homemakers Club and the Sacred Heart Catholic Order of Foresters in Stetsonville.

Millie is survived by her children: Ronald (Roberta) Juedes of Medford, Sally (Jim) Weinfurter of Pittsville, Roger (Rita) Juedes of Stetsonville, Robert Juedes of Eau Claire, Susan Juedes of New Hope, MN, Russell (Sharon) Juedes of Stetsonville, Marlene (William) Juedes of Basel, Switzerland, Patsy (Brian) Juedes-Fulk of Scottsbluff, NE, Richard (Karen) Juedes of Wausau and Margaret (Greg) Lauderdale of Bloomington, MN, 19 grandchildren and 11great-grandchildren, sisters: Monica Biter of New Auburn and Genny (Alvin) Abegglen of Stetsonville, and a brother: John (Wanda) Apfelbeck of Peck, ID. She is further survived by her sisters-in-law: Elaine Tessmer of Dorchester and Audrey Juedes of Abbotsford.

Millie was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Raymond on June 14, 2011, siblings: Francis Apfelbeck, Mary Butencheon, Stella Dobner, Joseph Apfelbeck (in infancy), Adeline Dahlke, Pearl Nosbisch, Theresa Rindt and Leo Apfelbeck Jr.

Memorials can be designated to the American Heart Association.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Golden Living Center Continental Manor and Asera Care Hospice for the wonderful care Millie received.
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