DELORES M. HENRICHS

AGE: 81

ADDRESS: Golden Living-Continental Manor, Abbotsford; A former Stetsonville area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:46 AM Tuesday, June 2 at Golden Living-Continental Manor, Abbotsford where she had resided for the past 7 1/2 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 12:00 Noon Tuesday, June 9 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Simon Boyapati

INTERMENT: St. Mary’s Cemetery – Township of Little Black

VISITATION: 10:30 AM until the time of services at 12 Noon on Tuesday, June 9 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 4, 1933 at the Township of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: St. Louis Catholic School – Dorchester, Stetsonville Elementary School & was a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 11, 1952 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Nicholas “Nick” J. Henrichs and he preceded her in death on April 5, 2012

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked for many years as a clerk & manager at Hoffman’s Ben Franklin in Medford until ill health forced her retirement. She enjoyed the Willow Lake cabin, snowmobiling, fishing, gardening, cooking & baking (especially her cherry, blueberry & raison pretzel).

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville; Catholic Knights; Catholic Order of Foresters; St. Elizabeth Altar Society

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Pat (Judy) & Tom (Renee) Henrichs both of Stetsonville, Mark (J.J.) Henrichs of Stevens Point, Gary (Cathy) Henrichs of Athens

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Arlene Handel of Medford & Mike “Minnows” (Kathy) Danen of Stetsonville

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Norman Danen

DECEASED FATHER: Clarence Danen

DECEASED MOTHER: Elsie Schaefer

PALLBEARERS: Paul, Austin & Nash Henrichs, Gerry Larson, Josh Brandner & Wes Hebert

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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Margaret M. Klewicki, age 97, of Fond du Lac formerly of Abbotsford, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Saint Francis Home in Fond du Lac. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church in Abbotsford. Father Daniel Hackel will officiate. Interment will be held in Abbotsford Public Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 AM until time of service Wednesday at the church.

Margaret was born on July 8, 1917, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Grajek) Budrus in Lublin, WI. She attended grade school in Lublin and was a graduate of Owen High School. She furthered her education at the Taylor County Teachers College in Medford, WI.

Margaret was joined in marriage to Edwin J. Klewicki on March 30, 1940 at Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Lublin.

Margaret was proud to be a teacher and taught in Taylor and Clark County schools for 18 years. She very much enjoyed quilting, and handmade projects. Gardening was very important to her and she always had a beautiful garden. Margaret was also an avid coin collector.

Margaret is survived by her children: Kenneth J. (Sharon) Klewicki of Fond du Lac and Susan (George F.) Shaffer Sr. of Wausau, 8 grandchildren: Scott & Ann Marie (Nevalainen) Klewicki, Joseph & Tanae (Geisler) Klewicki, Amy Klewicki, Ryan & Cherie (Flanders) Klewicki, Karrie & Dan Edelman, Karla & Tim Builer, Kammi & Steve Norrington and Paul & Robin (Franks) Kordus. 13great-grandchildren, 3 step great-grandchildren, brothers and sister: George (Bernice) Budrus, Marcella Budrus and Edward Budrus.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Edwin on October 7, 1995, her sister; Agnes Gryczkowski and sister-in law; Wanda Budrus.

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

JOHN B. RUMLER    

AGE:  69

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  Pronounced at 12:40 P.M Thursday, October 15, 2014 at his residence in the Township of Rib Lake

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 15, 2015 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake

OFFICIATING:  Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT:     Lakeview Cemetery

VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 15, 2015 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 6, 1945 in Milwaukee

EDUCATION: He attended Milwaukee Area Schools

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister: Karen DePas

DECEASED FATHER:   Bernard Peter Rumler   

DECEASED MOTHER: Vivian D. Rumler

Donations can be made to Taylor County Humane Society in John's name.
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Thelma M. Volger, Ph.D., passed away on June 2, 2015, at 98 years of age, in Medford, WI, where she was a resident of Aspirus Care & Rehab for the last several years. Born on December 21, 1916, Dr. Volger was the daughter of Muscatine, Iowa, residents Charles A. and Clara E. (nee Schwab) Henderson and sister to Merle C. Henderson. Thelma’s passions for music and teaching were fundamental to her life. Her musical accomplishments included: composing original music for plays, hymns and a wedding mass; hosting the Children’s Hour on KWPC; choir director; accomplished pianist and organist; earning her Ph.D. in music at the University of Iowa; professor with SUNY – Buffalo, Graylands Teachers College and the University of Western Australia; and founding and directing the Ankeny Academy of Music. Her research in the United States and Australia led to the development of the Language Delay Replication Project where she investigated the use of musical tones and rhythm patterns to help create language for children with autism. The study was featured in a documentary produced by Iowa Public Television. Thelma also loved flower and herb gardening, bird watching and was an avid reader.

Dr. Thelma Volger is survived by 3 daughters, Mary Eichlin, Thelma Winchell and her husband Robert Winchell, D.O., and Helen Volger and her husband Paul Weitzel, and 1 son, George Volger and his wife Patricia Volger. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, her former husband, George J. Volger, 1 daughter, Dorothy, 2 granddaughters and 1 great-granddaughter.

The family will hold a memorial service in Iowa at a future date.

As a tribute, a practice room in the future University of Iowa School of Music will be named in Dr. Volger’s memory. If desired, a tax deductible donation may be made to the University of Iowa Foundation. Donations may be made online at https://www.givetoiowa.org/music selecting the Fund for Rebuilding the School of Music Building, or a check may be sent to The University of Iowa Foundation, P.O. Box 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244-4550. Kindly note that any donation is in memory of Thelma M. Volger, Ph.D.

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JOSEPH “JOE” L. MATTSON

AGE: 61

ADDRESS: Neenah, Wisconsin

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:40 A.M. Sunday, June 7th, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Mary Jo Laabs of United Church of Christ

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 19, 1953 in Milwaukee

EDUCATION: Joe graduated from Menominee Falls North High school and attended college at U.W. Whitewater

MARRIAGE: August 31, 1985 in a barn in Appleton to Mary B. Cihasky and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Joe worked for the laundry industry for over 26 years at ITU in New Berlin. He then transferred to Neenah where he married the love of his life, Mary Cihasky. Joe found his final calling at C.R.I. Recycling in Woodville where he was Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards at Gords with his buddies, fishing, working on the family cabin, and he loved playing with his nieces, nephews and cousins.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Mary B. Mattson

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 four-legged kids: Parker & Mattie

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sue (Bill) Frodl of Brookfield, Jimmy Mattson of Oshkosh, Sally (Ken) Bowers of Winneconne, Tim (Ann) Mattson of Appleton, Ron Mattson of Brokaw, Don (Beckah) Mattson of Hastings, MN & Sherri (Mike) Minta of Suamico

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Daniel Mattson

Joe is further survived by many Nieces & Nephews of whom he played a strong leadership role in their lives.

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph L. Mattson

DECEASED MOTHER: Carol A. Harter

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Joe’s name to the Disabled Veterans or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Floyd M. Juedes, 66, of Dorchester, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at St Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester. Father Daniel Hackel will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 until 8:00 PM on Friday, June 19 at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Dorchester where there will be a Rosary Service at 4:00 and on Saturday from 9:30 AM until time of service at the church. Inurnment will be held in Dorchester Memorial Cemetery.

Floyd was born August 17, 1947 in the Town of Holton to Melvin and Ruth (Umlauft) Juedes. He attended Draper Grade School, St. Louis Catholic School and was a 1967 graduate of Colby High School. Floyd was a dairy farmer on a century farm and raised pheasants. He stocked his private pond with game fish and was a member of Ducks Unlimited.

Floyd donated land to the Dorchester Sportsmen's Club (of which he was a member) to establish a trap shooting range. He also shot trap in Thorp and at Sparky's Sport Shop in Colby. He was known to be a remarkable shot.

Floyd enjoyed playing cards at the VFW in Colby on Sunday afternoons as well as other locations in Athens, Stetsonville and Medford. He also enjoyed playing pool, dice and watching the Green Bay Packers with friends. Floyd also enjoyed hunting deer with his Dad, uncles, cousins and hunting buddies.

An avid bowler, Floyd bowled in Dorchester for Maurina Funeral Home and in Abbotsford for Wickersham Jewelers. During the last few years, Floyd had the privilege of being a passenger on his friend's (Ray Wehe) tractor/wagon rides that he truly enjoyed.

Floyd is survived by his sister, Karen (John) Danen of Farmington, MN; nephew, Kevin of Lakeville, MN; niece, Suzanne (Sean) Hanrahan and great-nephew, Donovan Hanrahan, 5 1/2 years old of Lakeview, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin (2003) and Ruth (2014).

Floyd's loving spirit for people, especially children, will continue on, as he gave the gift of life by tissue donation through RTI Donor Services and the Lions Eye Bank of WI in partnership with St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.

JOSEPHINE “JOSIE” W. SAPETTA

AGE: 100

ADDRESS: Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:20 PM Thursday, June 11 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where she had resided for the past 7 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Sunday, June 14 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Fr. Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford on Monday, June 15 @ 12:15 PM

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 1 PM until the time of services at 2 PM on Sunday, June 14

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 15, 1915 in the Township of MaplehurstEDUCATION: Redville School – Township of Maplehurst

MARRIAGE: Never Married

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she moved to Chicago, IL in 1933. She worked as a housekeeper for a period of time. Then she worked for Johnson & Johnson Surgical Co. for 38 years until retirement in 1977. She moved to Medford in April of 1981. She enjoyed bowling, shopping, traveling, country music, polkas, waltzes, Liberace, bingo, birds, table games & was a fun loving person.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Louise Parnewicz of Withee & Ann (Dick) Irwin of Viejo, CA
Brothers – Danny (Peggy) Castro of Seal Beach, CA & Lewis (Betty) Castro of Columbia City, OR

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Helen Gelhaus, Wanda Bochnia & Alfred Castro

DECEASED FATHER: Edmund Sapetta

DECEASED MOTHER: Helen Kowalewski

PALLBEARERS: Nephews

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by many nieces & nephews
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RUSSELL FRANCIS WUDI  

AGE:  63

ADDRESS:  N 8222 Surek Road, Rib Lake, WI 54470

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  His residence, June 12, 2015 at 6:20 PM.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 12:00 Noon, Saturday June 20, 2015 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake, WI.

OFFICIATING:  Father Otto Bucher

VISITATION:  10:00 AM until 11:45 AM, Saturday June 20, 2015 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 26, 1952 in Rib Lake, WI.

EDUCATION: Graduated from Rib Lake High School.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Russell was an entrepreneur. He owned and operated Ameriflex, which was based in Corona, CA. He then went on to own Russ’s Coin Shop and the Rib Lake Bakery. Russell served in the United States Marine Corps, as an Electrician on the C-130 cargo aircraft. He had a passion for coins, and enjoyed exploring the history of Rib Lake. Russ was a true outdoorsman, especially enjoying fishing and hunting. He loved his family and grandchildren, and will always be remembered for his heart of gold.

MEMBER OF:  Rib Lake Financial Board

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Michael “Suzy” Wudi of Rib Lake, Nora (Matty) Howitt of Long Beach, CA, and Ellen (Paul) Mitnick of Redding, PA

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 5

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother: Wayne (Pat) Wudi of Chicago, IL

SEVERAL BROTHERS AND SISTERS PRECEDE HIM IN DEATH.

DECEASED FATHER:  Anton Wudi    

DECEASED MOTHER: Christina (Pagel) Wudi

RICHARD "JIM" J. WRIGHT Sr.  

AGE: 78

ADDRESS:  N5055 County Rd E Medford, WI           Township of Molitor resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  11:30 P.M. Monday, June 15, 2015 after a long battle with a rare degenerative brain disease at his residence where he was surrounded by his loved ones and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 12:00 P.M. Monday, June 22, 2015 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Whittlesey

OFFICIATING:  Father Gerard Willger

VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. until time of services at 12:00 P.M. Monday, June 22, 2015 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 21, 1937 in Milwaukee

EDUCATION: Graduate of the Tool & Die Program from Milwaukee Area Technical College

MARRIAGE: 1st: on July 26, 1958 in Neshkoro to Bonita M. Stanke and they were later divorced. 2nd: On June 15, 1979 in Fond du Lac to Barbara J. (Anzia) Bruggink and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Richard served in the Wisconsin National Guard at Fort McCoy. After high school, he attended MATC’s Tool & Die Maker Program. He then worked at Wells Manufacturing Company in Fon du Lac. Richard then moved to Medford in 1981 and worked for Phillips Plastics as a tool, die and mold maker. He later became a project engineer for Fiskars in Wausau where he retired from in 2000. In his retirement, he did consulting work for several companies. Richard enjoyed golfing, sailing, canoeing, traveling, carpentry, history, the Green Bay Packers, and he loved spending time with his family.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Barbara J. Wright of the Township of Molitor

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Mary (Mark) Scheer of Oshkosh, Ramona (Craig) Geib of Van Dyne, Richard Jr. (Joan) Wright of Menasha, Cathy (Richard) Circo of Fond du Lac, Christopher (Patti) Bruggink of Medford, Michael Bruggink of Tomahawk and 1 spoiled black cat “Baby”

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN:       13   GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 19          

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Lyda Detert of Fond du Lac, Elizabeth Lampien of Seaside, OR Sister-in-Law: Kathryn Richison of Athelstane Brothers-in-Law: Michael (Sandy) Anzia of West Bend & Paul (Judy) Anzia of Belgium

Richard is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 7 Brothers

DECEASED FATHER: Harley O. Wright       DECEASED MOTHER: Sophia B. Reinertson

OTHER INFORMATION:  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Richard's name to Hope Hospice or to his family to be designated at a later date.

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JOHN “JACK” F. HUSS

AGE:  70 

ADDRESS:  Township of Westboro Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  12:50 A.M. Thursday, June 18 at his residence

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per Jack’s request no services will be held at this time

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 31, 1944 in Freeport, Illinois

DECEASED FATHER: John Huss

DECEASED MOTHER:  Rose Huss (Maiden Name: Feeney)

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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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 at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 27 at the Hemer Funeral Home-Medford

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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Lisa Jean Higgins, age 48, of Washburn, passed away, Thursday, June 18, 2015 at her home. She was born March 21, 1967 in Superior, the daughter of Richard and Irene (Steen) Higgins.

Lisa attended Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated from Medford Senior High in 1985. She worked various jobs following high school, including being a nanny in Washington DC and working as a waitress for several years. She moved to Washburn and has lived there for the last 20 years.

Lisa enjoyed reading, dancing and taking care of her dogs and cats. She volunteered at the Thrift Store in Washburn. She loved living by Lake Superior and calling and visiting with her family.

She is survived by her parents, Richard and Irene Higgins of Medford; brother, Duane "Red" (Lisa Marie) Higgins of Medford; 3 children, Hethar (Brian) Schaaf of Marshfield, Lucas Higgins of Medford and Cheyenne Higgins of Augusta; grandson, Shane Schaaf; niece Crystal (Mike) Schaaf; nephew, Jason (Maya) Higgins; great-nieces and nephews, Mariah Schaaf, Riley Higgins and Jayce Higgins; and her dog, Budd.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Holy Rosary Catholic cemetery with Pastor Randal Jeppessen officiating.

Joann T. Kieser, age 84, of Abbotsford, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield at 7:44 AM. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. The Rev. Dr. Gary Paul will officiate. Inurnment will be held in the Abbotsford Public Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 23 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford and from 10:00 AM until the time of service Wednesday at the church.

Joann was born October 12, 1930 in Wauwatosa, the daughter of Harley and Cora (Raasch) Voigt. She was united in marriage to Donald Kieser on July 17, 1954 in Wauwatosa. They moved to Athens and then lived the last 55 years in Abbotsford. Joann worked briefly as a substitute teacher and at Abby Cafe but mostly was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She was an avid reader, played the violin and loved music, enjoyed bowling, playing cards and was a pet lover. Joann was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church, and taught Sunday School for many years.

Joann is survived by her husband, Donald of 60 years; five children: Geoffrey (Ann) of Fayetteville, NC, Coralee (Patrick) Ellenbecker of Owen, Lori Leichtman of Abbotsford, Don (Paula) of Unity and Michael (Amy) of West Bend; 16 grandchildren: Robin, Angie, Geoff, Tristan, Leslie, Nita, Doug, Lora, Jenny, Brian, Seth, Molly, Maggie, Alex, Ethan and Maddie; nine great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her two sisters: Lois Stockey of Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada and her twin sister, Joyce (Burton) Erenz of Greenfield; two brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Quade.

Harold LeRoy Oehler, 89, passed away June 25, 2015. He was born May 5, 1926, to Dewey and Sophie (Jacobs) Oehler. He married Margaret Strunk on May 28, 1946. Harold proudly served his country in the United State Navy as an Electrician’s Mate on the USS Piedmont in WWII from 1943 – 1946.

Harold and Margaret farmed in the Town of Holton for 46 years. Harold served on many cooperative boards, cemetery board and held several church offices.

He is survived by his wife Margaret, Doug (Janice) Oehler, Cheri (Dave) Baker, Kevin (Mary) Oehler, Kelley (Katie) Oehler, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Jim and Gary (Paula) and 3 sisters, Marcella (Bob) Bredlau, Leora (Jim) Reynolds and Nelrose Carpenter.

He was preceded in death by a son, Floyd and his parents Dewey and Sophie.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday June 29, 2015 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Medford. Pastor Kim Swenson will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Interment at the Dorchester Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors will be provided by the Colby VFW post #2227. Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Dorchester is entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to a memorial fund for Harold established at Bethany Baptist church.

The family would like to thank Lakeview Heights Legacy for the loving care given to Harold and his family over the years.

GERTRUDE “GERTIE” S. VETTER

AGE:  100 

ADDRESS:  Country Gardens  635 W. Cedar Street Medford; City of Medford Resident; Former Fond du Lac area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:35 A.M. Saturday, June 27 at Country Gardens Assisted Living, Medford and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 2 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING:  Rev. James Krueger, Rev. Joshua Krieger and Rev. James Babler

INTERMENT:  5:00 P.M. Thursday, July 2 at the Town of Forest Cemetery, Fond du Lac

VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 2 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 2, 1914 in Freedom, Wisconsin

EDUCATION: Gertie attended schools where her father was a Lutheran Elementary School teacher in Freedom, then Kenosha and finally rural Fond du Lac. She attended Winnebago Lutheran Academy during her high school years.

MARRIAGE: May 26, 1933 to Wilbur J. Vetter and he preceded her in death on September 10, 1988

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: The couple farmed with Wilbur’s parents. Later they sold the farm and moved to Fond du Lac where Gertrude began a career at Sears in Management where she remained until her retirement. Much of Gertie’s life was devoted to family. In addition to working full time, she enjoyed sewing nearly all her own clothes and those of her family, knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed cooking, especially for large family gatherings. After Wilbur’s retirement they traveled extensively, including four trips to Germany and five to Hawaii. She was also an extensive letter writer.

MEMBER OF:  Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford

Past Member: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Fond du Lac and Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Appleton

SURVIVING SON-IN-LAW: LaWellyn (Yolanda) Tesch of Appleton

DECEASED DAUGHTER: Janet V. Tesch on October 29, 2001

GRANDSON: Dean(Debra) Tesch of Stetsonville

SURVIVING SISTER: Lorraine LaRonge of Fond du Lac

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Gerhardt Rolloff, Earl Rolloff and Elda Ruth Kopitzke

DECEASED FATHER: Emil D. Rolloff

DECEASED MOTHER: Rose Rolloff (Maiden Name: Plamann)

OTHER INFORMATION:  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family that will be designated to Winnebago Lutheran Academy, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford, Wisconsin and Zion Lutheran Church, Stetsonville, Wisconsin
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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JOHN A. GRINKER

AGE:  83

ADDRESS:  Our House  1014 W. Broadway Avenue, Medford; City of Medford resident; Former Township of Little Black Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  9:05 P.M. Saturday, June 27 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per John’s request no services will be held

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 31, 1932 in the Township of Little Black

EDUCATION:  Attended Lawndale Grade School in Dorchester and a 1949 Graduate of Dorchester High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: John was a truck driver, asphalt plant tree service and a mechanic. During the time of employment in the tree service in Oregon he was drafted into the war. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from January 23, 1952 – December 24, 1953. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. John also enjoyed playing the concertina.

MEMBER OF:  NRA

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: George (Joanne) Grinker of Brookfield, Don (Elizabeth) Grinker of Milwaukee, Pat (Alden) Hamm of Dorchester, Joe (Sandy) Grinker of Oak Creek and Richard (Jackie) Grinker of Dorchester
Sisters-In-Law: Dorothy Grinker of Dorchester, Joyce Grinker of Owen and Kathy Grinker-Owens of Greendale

BROTHERS/SISTER DECEASED: Bob Grinker, Betty Gall, William Grinker and Thomas Grinker

DECEASED FATHER: Charles J. Grinker

DECEASED MOTHER: Clara V. Grinker (Maiden Name: Peissig)

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and ib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements

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HARRIET I. VIRCKS

AGE: 92

ADDRESS:  408 E. Linden St. Abbotsford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  8:43 A.M. Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Golden Living Continental Manor in Abbotsford surrounded by her loving family and under the care of the Ministry Home Care Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 3, 2015 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Holway

OFFICIATING:  Pastor Kris Bjerke-Ulliman

INTERMENT:     Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery in Stetsonville

VISITATION:  9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Holway

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 7, 1922 in the Township of Holway

EDUCATION: Harriet attended Lawndale School in Little Black

MARRIAGE: September 12, 1942 at the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Stetsonville Harriet married the love of her life, Arthur “Bud” C. Vircks and he preceded her in death on December 18, 1976

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, Harriet moved to Chicago, IL where she worked at a munitions factory during WWII. After their marriage they bought a farm west of Stetsonville where they farmed for 34 years. She moved to Abbotsford in 1990. Harriet worked at the Medford Hospital as a Nurse’s Aide for a number of years. She then worked at the Taylor County Human Services until her retirement in 1991. Harriet was a loving mother to 8 children and 5 foster children. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, baking, playing cards with her friends, whittling, telling stories, bird watching and she loved spending time with her family and friends.

MEMBER OF:  Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post#519 and past member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 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 Cortland, OH.

CHILDREN DECEASED: Barton C. Vircks

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN:   18       GR-GRANDCHILDREN:    33        GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN:  2

SURVIVING SISTER: Lois Neibacher of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Otto & Clyde Berry and Helen Winchell

DECEASED FATHER: Charles Berry     

DECEASED MOTHER: Clara A. Nelson

PALLBEARERS: Lincoln, Patrick & Charlie Vircks, Beth Spina, Matt Brunner, Holly Draeger-Untiedt and Christopher Gerber

OTHER INFORMATION:  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Harriet’s name to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Holway
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JEROME VINCENT BACH       

AGE: 90

ADDRESS:  N 3282 Woodland Road, Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  Aspirus Care & Rehab Center, 5:05 A.M., Thursday, July 2, 2015, under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES:  11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, WI.

OFFICIATING:  Father Phil Jusa & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT:     St. Mary’s Cemetery, Little Black, WI

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday July 8, 2015, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 13, 1925 in Little Black, WI.

EDUCATION: Graduated from Holy Rosary Grade School, Medford, WI.

MARRIAGE: Married Joanne Marie Seidel on July 24, 1957 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester, WI.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Jerome worked as a farmer in Nebraska and the Dakotas. After marrying Joanne, he moved back to Medford and began working as a carpenter and roofer.

MEMBER OF:  Holy Rosary Catholic Church

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Joanne Marie (Seidel) Bach

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother: Paul (Mary Kay) Bach, Jr. of Colby, WI, Sister; Olivia Venne of Milwaukee, WI.

AND SEVERAL SURVIVING  NIECES AND NEPHEWS

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister: Elizabeth Heier and  Brother: Bernard Bach

DECEASED FATHER: Paul Bach

DECEASED MOTHER: Elizabeth Jackel

OTHER INFORMATION:  In honor of Jerome, memorial donations may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church or Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.

JANICE B. VAN WINKLE, age 89, of Withee, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, in Marshfield. There will be no services held.

Janice Blythe Cowley was born on May 6, 1926 in Racine, WI, the daughter of Leo and Hazel (Blythe) Cowley. She was raised near Burlington, WI and graduated from Burlington High School in 1944. Jan then went on and completed 4 years at Carroll College. She was united in marriage to William Van Winkle on May 26, 1949. They owned and operated Rip's Round Up Bar in Withee. After they divorced, Jan renamed the bar, Black River Jan's, which she operated for a few more years. She resided in Thorp at the time of her death.

Jan had many interests, but especially enjoyed sewing, quilting, crossword puzzles and reading. She was a member of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by 3 sons: William (Sandra) Van Winkle of Glendale, AZ, James (Denise) Van Winkle of Scottsdale, AZ, Rory (Lynn) Van Winkle of Withee, WI; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; one sister; Joy (Alex) Bolyanatz of Sun City West, AZ; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents; and 2 sisters: Marge Luebbers and Betty Guarino.
 

Dawn M. Olson, 54, Wausau died Saturday, July 4, 2015 surrounded by loving family and friends at Aspirus Wausau Hospital which she was admitted to that day.

She was born June 8, 1961 Memorial Hospital in Medford, daughter of Eugene and Judy (Brink) Olson, Medford.

Dawn graduated from Medford Senior High School in 1979. She continued her education at North Central Technical College in Wausau receiving an Associate Degree in Accounting. She moved to Wausau and worked for Service Master, Lutheran Social Services, Marathon County Social Services and Community Care Connections of Wisconsin. While working she earned her Bachelor Degree in Human Services graduating from Upper Iowa University in 1999. Dawn always enjoyed sports. She played softball, golf, and volleyball. She loved watching and cheering on the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badger football teams.

Dawn is survived by her parents Eugene and Judy Olson, Medford, her sister, Robin (Byron) Mallo, Medford, her brother, Scott (Liz) Olson, Medford, one niece, Ryann Mallo, and two nephews, Brandon Mallo and Zach Olson and special friends, Jackie Feck and Lois Hettinga, both of Wausau,.

Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau. The Rev. Joy Nelson Jeffers will officiate. Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services all at the Stewart Avenue funeral Home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com