Lorraine A. Schulte, age 91, of Abbotsford, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Colonial Center in Colby. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. Burial will be held in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Holton. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 28 from 9:30 AM until the time of services at the church.

  Lorraine was born May 16, 1924 in Medford, the daughter of John and Anna (Rehbein) Dassow. She attended Pleasant Heights School in Medford until the eighth grade and then Lorraine went to work as a housekeeper. She worked at Weather Shield in Medford from 1959 until her retirement in 1986.         Lorraine was united in marriage to Reuben Schulte on September 7, 1963 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Medford. The couple resided in Abbotsford .

  She was an avid gardener and loved her gladiolas, Lorraine also enjoyed going to casinos and traveling with her husband, Rueben. Lorraine was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church, and the Ladies Guild for many years.

  Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Joyce Graffunder of Abbotsford, two grandchildren, Kevin (Shari) Graffunder of Prairie Du Sac and Kent (significant other Tammy) Graffunder of Abbotsford.

  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Reuben on December 31, 2000, a sister and six brothers.
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established at a later date.

James Peter Piotrowski, 72 of Jump River, died Wednesday, August 26,

2015 at the Aspirus Nursing and Rehab Center in Medford. He was born on
August 31, 1942 in Jump River to the late Joseph and Phyllis (Pliszka)
Piotrowski. Jim went to area schools and graduated from Gilman High. He
went on to receive a degree in teaching from the Teacher’s College in
Medford and had some schooling at U-W Superior. Jim taught and became
principle in Couderay. He then moved to Chicago and worked for a time
before returning to the area and working at Satch and Door in Hawkins for
many years. Jim worked in the area as a carpenter for a bit before settling
at Jim and Cindy’s Tavern in Jump River.
  On July 19, 1968 he was united in marriage to Cinderella Hecker. Jim was
very active in the community with the Lions Club, the Fire Department, the
Pool league, baseball and bowling leagues. He enjoyed golfing with the
guys and was proud of his community.
  Jim is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cindy of Jump River, a daughter,
Janine (Matt) Scott of Santa Rosa, California, three grandchildren,
Michelle, Derrick and Bradley McGary and three brothers, Robert
(Barbara) Piotrowski, twin brother Michael (Darla) Piotrowski of Ladysmith
and David (Sandy) Piotrowski of Wausau. He is preceded in death by his
parents and daughter; Andrea McGary.
  Funeral services will be at 11AM on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at St.
Michael’s Catholic Church-Jump River with Father Madanu Sleeva
officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery-Jump River. Visitation will
be from 6 until 8 PM on Friday at the Gilman Funeral Home and an hour
prior to services Saturday at the Church.

Anita M. Dittrich, 93, died August 30, 2015 peacefully at Our House Senior Living in Medford where she resided for the past year.

  Anita was born February 8, 1922 to Grover & Elsa (Pechstein) Rueth. As a young girl, she waitressed at the Riverside Hotel, which was owned by her parents. On January 25, 1941 she married Vernon Dittrich. They spent nearly 50 years together before he passed away on January 21, 1991.

  She was an accomplished artist, painting in many mediums including oil, watercolors and acrylics.      Although she won many awards, Anita did not paint for the recognition, but rather for the pure joy it brought her. Her collection of work will continue to be enjoyed by family and friends forever.

  Besides her love of painting, she also enjoyed feeding the birds outside her home as well as at the Mill Pond in Medford. Once the birds were fed and singing happily, she could be found tending to her assortment of summer flowers. Anita was a talented woman away from her studio as well, enjoying baking, cooking and playing the piano and organ. She found it easy to spend hours at her piano, playing the many classics and holiday tunes, many of which she played by memory. Those close to her will always remember the soothing music that echoed through her house.

  It is easy to say that all of her joys in her life were a method of making the people around her feel loved.

  She will be missed by many, survived by her children, David (Barb) Dittrich, Pat Dittrich, Tom Dittrich, Ed (Darla) Dittrich, Diane (Frank) Krueger of Medford, Bob Dittrich (significant other Kathleen Olynick) of Holcombe, Debbie Dittrich of Eau Claire, 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.

  She was predeceased by her parents, husband, and sister Jewell Hoesel.

  Services will be held at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford on Wednesday September 2nd; Visitation from 4:00-7:00, Service to follow.

Victor B. Breuer, age 76, passed away Monday, August 31,2015 at the Colonial Center in Colby, WI. A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the Colonial Center in Colby. Friends and family welcome.

  Victor was born February 16, 1939 to Benjamin and Agnes (Copet) Breuer.

  Victor was most happy being outdoors and his day was full of things to do. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on the farm. Victor was full of stories and jokes. He had a voice that would carry, and he would know Victor was in the room.

  Victor is survived by a brother and a few close friends.
 

Myrtle A. Metz, 95, of Stetsonville, passed away at her home, Sunday August 30, 2015, surrounded by her family, and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.

  Myrtle was born August 11, 1920 in Athens, WI to John and Emma (Dins) Kornack.
  She married Benedict Bernard Metz, September 4, 1939 in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1983.
  Myrtle is survived by her Children: Norman Metz of Sheboygan, WI, Carol (Danny) Pozanc of Winona, MN, Raymond (Marilyn) Metz of Medford, WI, Mary (William) Yessa of Edgar, WI, Barbara (Daniel) Williams of Reedsburg, WI, Karen (Jerry) Roberts of Medford, WI, and Kurt (Deb) Metz of Medford, WI. Sisters in Law: Beulah Metz of Medford, and Pauline Kornack of Edgar, WI. 29 Grandchildren, 37 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She also preceded in death by her Parents, Son: John Metz, and Daughter in Law: Jackie Metz.
  Myrtle and Ben owned a dairy farm in the Town of Deer Creek, WI from 1939-1974. She then went on to work for Breckes Mink Farm, Kage Ginseng Farm and served as a cook at the Stetsonville Centennial Hall for over 30 years. She also worked the Election Polls in the Town of Deer Creek. She enjoyed completing puzzles, playing games, gardening and going to different casinos with her friends. Myrtle loved to knit, and will be remembered by many for keeping their fingers and toes warm with the gloves, mittens and booties she made. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville and The Catholic Order of Foresters.

  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday September 4, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville, with Monsignor Joseph Diermeier and Father Michael Hayden officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Her Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Friday September 4, 2015 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00.
  In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in honor of Myrtle may be made to the family, to be designated at a later date. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements.

OLIVER R. PINKERT

AGE: 90

ADDRESS: Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips, WI; A former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:45 AM Sunday, August 30 at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips where he had resided for the past 4 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 5 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there also be military rites by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Rev. David Elleman

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Hannibal Cemetery, Township of Cleveland, Taylor Co.

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, September 5

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 3, 1925 at Hannibal, WI

EDUCATION: Hannibal Grade school & was a graduate and class salutatorian of Hannibal High School

MARRIAGE: May 20, 1944 at Medford to Gertrude Bernice Dunkel and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he entered the US Army and was a veteran of WW II having served from 1944 to 1947. After the military, he worked for Kelvinator in Kenosha for a period of time. Moved to Perkinstown and farmed in the Town of Grover, drove school bus & served as treasurer for the Township of Grover for a period of time. In 1966 they moved to the Town of Browning and farmed there until 1978. Moved to City of Medford and worked at Weathershield Mfg. until retirement in 1990. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling, crossword puzzles and mechanical work.

MEMBER OF: Jump River VFW Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Gertrude Bernice (Dunkel) Pinkert of Phillips

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Tonda (Tim) Werner of Phillips, Edwin Pinkert of Medford, Talora (Steve) Zank of Lake Mills, WI & Roger (Diane) Pinkert of Red Oak, TX

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 1 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Irene Brooks of Jump River
Sister-in-law: Elizabeth Pinkert of Kenosha

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 7 Sisters & 5 Brothers

DECEASED FATHER: William Otto Pinkert

DECEASED MOTHER: Alvina Anna Wilhemina (Haberkorn) Pinkert

PALLBEARERS: Honorary-All Grandchildren

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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We were informed of the death of 73 year old Wayne C. Lindberg of Abbotsford.
Who died Monday, August 31st at his home.
  Survivors include his wife Dolly of Abbotsford
  Children:  Keith (Mickey) Lindberg of Weston, Brian (Cindy) Lindberg of Dorchester, Nancy (Ted) Siewert of Abbotsford, Dan Lindberg of Abbotsford, Jon (Jessica) Lindberg of Colby
  Grandchildren:  8
  Brothers & Sisters : Bud (Jeannie)Lindberg of Abbotsford, Robert (Donna) Lindberg of Texas, LeNore (Gary) Gebert of Abbotsford     
  And many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
  Funeral Services for Wayne C. Lindberg will be held at 1pm Friday, September 4th 2015 at Centennial Community Center in Stetsonville with Adrian Knopps officiating.  Visitation will be held at the Centennial Community Center in Stetsonville Friday, September 4th 2015 from 11am til the time of service at 1pm.

MARY LOU STRAKA

AGE: 69

ADDRESS: 132 S. 7th Street Apt. A1 Medford; City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:41 P.M. Monday, August 31 at Deerview Meadows, Medford where she was under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per Mary Lou's request no services will be held at this time

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Perkinstown Community Cemetery, Township of Grover

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 16, 1946 in Menominee, Michigan

EDUCATION: Graduate of Medford High School and attended Architect and Interior Design School in California where she received her Bachelor's Degree

MARRIAGE: January 9, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Robert “Bob” M. Straka and he preceded her in death on August 7, 1998

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She owned and operated her own mailing business in California for about 20 years. After Bob's death she moved to the Medford area where she worked at Tombstone Pizza until her retirement. Mary Lou was a great artist. She enjoyed painting, decorating and going to the casino.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Henry (Debra) Brill of Janesville, Michael (Cheryl) Brill of Withee, Michelle (Charles) Markarian of Marengo, IL. Charles Brill of Withee, Nora (Tim) Wildes of Benton and Jody Brill of Schofield

DECEASED FATHER: Henry Brill

DECEASED MOTHER: Della J. Brill (Maiden Name: Smith)

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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GARY J. NIZNIK

AGE: 59

ADDRESS: Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:47 A.M. Saturday, August 28, 2015 at his residence

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 11, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Lublin

OFFICIATING: Father Mandau Raju Sleeva

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Lublin

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 11, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Lublin

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 5, 1955 in Medford

EDUCATION: Gary attended Owen-Withee Area Schools and was a 1972 graduate of Owen-Withee High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Gary worked for Wausau Homes in Wausau for a period of time. He then worked for Weathershield in Medford for a period of time. Gary worked for Pick-N-Save in Eau Claire for a number of years before ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed cooking, swimming, snowmobiling, hunting and spending time with his family. Gary was a caring and loving person and loved to help others

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jesse Draeger of Kenosha

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Paul Jr., Robert (Roberta) Niznik all of Holcombe, Dan (Pam) Niznik of Medford, Ronald Niznik of Stetsonville, Jerry (Kye) Niznik of Colorado Springs, CO, Bonnie (Steve) Pawelko of Rhinelander, Marlene Niznik of Stetsonville, Pauline (Lee) Williams of Owen & Sherrie (Carl Knable) Niznik of Puyallup, WA

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters-in-Law: Nancy & Dawn Niznik

DECEASED FATHER: Paul A. Niznik

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary A. Mis

URNBEARERS: Pauline Williams & Dan Niznik

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to his family to be designated at a later date.
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TERRY J. WUDI

AGE: 64

ADDRESS: 4163 Frey Lane Medford Township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at St. Rita Adult Family Home in Mosinee where he had resided for the past 6 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will take place at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at OLPH Catholic Church in Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza

INTERMENT: Internment of his cremated remains will take place at St. Ann’s Cemetery in the Township of Greenwood

VISITATION: 12:00 P.M. until time of services at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at OLPH Catholic Church in Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 18, 1950 in Medford

EDUCATION: Terry attended Frey Elementary School in the Township of Browning, Rolling Acres Elementary School in the Township of Medford and graduated from Medford Area High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, Terry farmed on the family farm in the Town of Browning until ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed hunting.

MEMBER OF: OLPH Catholic Church in Whittlesey and Chelsea Conservation Club

SURVIVING NIECES/NEPHEWS: Michael (Heidi) Wudi of Appleton, Tricia (Patrick) Norby of Mt. Vernon, WI and Susan (Andy) Witzke of Plymouth, MN

8 Great Nieces/Nephews

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Tom (Carol) Wudi of Weston

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph W. Wudi

DECEASED MOTHER: Josephine Gengler

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Susan Koman Breast Cancer Foundation

Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake are assisting the family with arrangements

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IRENE MARY OPELT

AGE: 95

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Aspirus Care and Rehab, Wednesday September 2, 2015 at 5:00 PM, under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Saturday September 5, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford.

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford, WI.

VISITATION: 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 16, 1920, in Medford, WI.

MARRIAGE: Paul Lukewich, Sr., August 1, 1942, whom preceded her in death in 1980. She then married Art Piller, on January 25, 1981, whom preceded her in death in 1986. She then married Max Opelt on May 1, 1991, whom preceded her in death on October 5, 2005.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE:Irene and Paul owned a dairy farm in the Town of Hammel. While owning and operating the farm, she also worked as a cook for the Black Bear Inn in Medford. She then owned “Sisters Restaurant” on “Miracle Mile” in Medford. Irene also worked at Chapperal in Whittlesey. Irene also drove school bus for Wayside School in the Town of Hammel.
Irene loved to ice fish, playing cards, and Bingo. She loved to complete different crafts, especially projects in which she could knit different items. Irene's family never went hungry, and she will always be remembered by being an excellent cook, especially her desserts. She loved spending time with her family, especially all of her Grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, VFW POST# 5729 Ladies Auxiliary, Goodrich Farmers Union, Chelsea Conservation Club

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Shirley Lukewich of Medford, Paul (Sandy) Lukewich of Medford, George (Beth) Lukewich of Medford.

GRANDCHILDREN: Don Unrau, Jr., Carolyn (Bruce) Clarkson, Lisa (Carl) Tyznik, Kathy (Troy Jay) Brecht, Rose Unrau, Valerie (Shawn) Lekie, Stacie (Justin) Mallo, Jesse (Nikki) Lukewich,
Anne (Mark) Weiler, Heidi (Reece) Neumueller.

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 5

SURVIVING SISTER: Pearl Grenda of Texas.

SPECIAL FRIENDS: Richard “Richie” and Alice Lewandowski of Chicago, IL

AND NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS.

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers: Matthew, George, John, Richard, Sylvester Lewandowski.
Sisters: Alice Jari, Evelyn Behling.

ALSO PRECEDED BY: 2 children in infancy.

DECEASED FATHER: Walter Lewandowski

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary (Jocefiak) Lewandowski

PALLBEARERS: Jesse Lukewich, Mark Weiler, Reece Neumueller, Don Unrau, Jr., Shawn Lekie, Bruce Lewandowski, Kelsey Tyznik, Lisa Tyznik

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Valerie Lekie, Carolyn Clarkson, Stacie Mallo, Anne Weiler, Heidi Neumueller, Kathy Brecht, Rose Unrau

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and Rib Lake Golden Living Center; Activites.
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KENNETH M. LARSON

AGE: 70

ADDRESS: N3756 County Road C, Medford; A township of Goodrich resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:35 PM Sunday, August 30 at the residence of his brother in the Town of Goodrich

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No Services will be held

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 30, 1944 at Medford

EDUCATION: Meadowbrook Elementary School, Town of Hammel, Farm View Elementary School, Town of Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School; he received a BS degree from UW-Madison

MARRIAGE: Never married

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War having served from 1956-1958. After the war he worked maintenance at the State of Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison. Then he returned to the Medford area where he did logging work. He resided in Plover and worked at Del Monte for a period of time. Then he traveled for a period of years. Most recently he had been residing with his brother in the Town of Goodrich.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Howard (Carol) Larson of Lake in the Hills, IL, Frank (Dawn) Larson of Goodrich, Leonard (Kay) Larson of Black River Falls, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Greg Larson in 2012

DECEASED FATHER: Frank Wheelock Larson

DECEASED MOTHER: Hilda Louise Johnson

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DONNA C. UNDERWOOD

AGE: 87

ADDRESS: Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:38 P.M. Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Golden Living Center-Three Oaks Nursing Home in Marshfield where she had resided since February 14, 2015

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza

INTERMENT: Evergreen I Cemetery in Medford

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 15, 1928 in Medford

EDUCATION: Donna attended Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School and was a 1946 graduate of Medford Area High School

MARRIAGE: On May 17, 1947, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford, Donna married the love of her life, Don M. Underwood and he preceded her in death on May 7, 1997

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Donna was a life-long resident of Medford who enjoyed playing Canasta with her ladies card group and spending time with her family and friends. In her earlier years, she enjoyed bowling and was an active member of the Republican Party

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

SURVIVING SPECIAL FRIEND: John McMurry of Medford

LOVING CAREGIVER: Jackie Rhyner of Phillips

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dennis (Carol L.) Underwood of Medford, Coralee (Richard) Needham of Minnetonka, MN and Kelly Underwood of Exton, PA

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: David (Becky) Underwood of Butte des Morts

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: Aubrey Underwood and an expected Great-Grandson

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Jean Latuso of Glen Head Long Island, NY and Irving “Floyd” Wall of Prior Lake, MN

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Jack Wall

GRANDSON DECEASED: Mark Underwood

DECEASED FATHER: Erving F. Wall

DECEASED MOTHER: Vera Hinkel

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Donna’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements

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MARY JO KNIGHT

AGE: 70

ADDRESS: N8815 Business Highway 13, Westboro; A Township of Westboro resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:38 AM Thursday, September 3 at her residence in the Town of Westboro under the loving care of her family and 1 day with Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 8 at First Lutheran Church, Westboro

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dr. Bob Giese

INTERMENT: Mount Olive Cemetery, Westboro

VISITATION: 11:00 AM until the time of services at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8 at First Lutheran Church, Westboro

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 17, 1944 at Milwaukee

EDUCATION: Cudahy elementary schools and was a graduate of a Cudahy High School

MARRIAGE: To Kenneth Willms on July 28, 1962 and they were later divorced; to Stanley “Stosh” Knight on January 7, 1989 and he preceded her in death July 6, 2001

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Moved from Raymond Center in Racine, to Westboro in 1977 where they owned Ken & Jo's Corner Bar where many of her customers called her "Ma-Jo". She worked as a cook at Harper Lake Resort, Chelsea Conservation Club, Rib Lake Nursing Home, she was a CNA & did Homecare for Price County, and later worked for Life Net.
Jan 7th 1989 she married "the love of her life" Stanley “Stosh” Knight , they enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, Grandkids & Adventerous Travels. They raised 2 Grandsons Joshua & Zachary Willms. After retirement she moved to Westboro with her son Keith & Fur Grandbabies Sammie & Charlie. She loved spending time with her buddies Sue Schaetzl, Liz Edens, Joan, Janet Arndt. She enjoyed gambling with her friends Sharon Wojcik and Sue Schaetzl. And especially her trips to Las Vegas with her Sister in law Sharon Wojcik (preceeded in death by). She loved sharing meals with friends & family, she was a mother to many. She cared for her Great Grandchildren-Dalen & Kendall right up until 2 months before her passing.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dawn (Bob) Pipkorn of Westboro, Tony Willms of Racine, Bev (Mark) Carlson of Medford, Keith Willms of Westboro, Rhonda (Tracy) Sackman of Westboro and Renee Willms of Westboro

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Wendy (Luke) Gebauer, Bobbi (Sheldon Rabehl) Pipkorn, Randell Pipkorn, Joshua Willms, Zachary Willms, Kayla Carlson, Nicholas Willms, Trenton Willms Makovsky

FUR GRANDBABIES – Sami, Charlie, Abby, Kelly & Bella

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: Dalen & Kendall Gebauer, Maxwell Willms

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – John (Donna) Pelczynski of Cudahy, WI

DECEASED FATHER: Leonard Michael Pelczynski

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Magdalene Van Beck

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Albin "Al" E. Anderson , age 92, of Colby, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015 at Ministry Saint Josephs Hospital in Marshfield. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 AM until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Colby Memorial Cemetery.

  Al was born April 20, 1923, the son of Albin and Helen (Tomisek) Anderson in Chicago, IL. He was united in marriage to Violet L. Krueger on June 18, 1946 at First Congregational Church in Colby. Together they farmed in the Town of Colby for 69 years.

  Al enjoyed the farm life, wood working, and building furniture.

  Al is survived by his loving wife, Violet of Colby; a cousin, LaVerne Flink and her daughter, Carol Weinfurter both of Marshfield; and many caregivers.

  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Marvin D. Kilty, age 85, of Colby, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Care Partners Assisted Living in Rice Lake. A Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Family and friends are welcome from 9:30 AM until time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Private interment with Military Honors provided by the Colby VFW Post #2227 in the Colby Memorial Cemetery.

  Marvin was born October 30, 1929, the son of William and Florence (Matson) Kilty in Unity. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Marvin was united in marriage to Lucille A. Monness on March 5, 1955 at Dovre Lutheran Church in New Auburn. He farmed in the Colby area and worked at Land O' Lakes in Spencer as a fork lift operator.

  Marvin was a member of the Colby VFW Post #2227.

  Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Lucille; two children: Jane Weber and Dennis Kilty, both of Birchwood; one granddaughter, Jamie (Morgan) Crotteau of Rice Lake; one great- grandson, Cameron; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

  He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Catherine; nine siblings: Melvin, Glen, Donald, Kenneth, Lyle, Robert, Vern, Myrtle and Lorraine.

RAYMOND HARRY SCOTT

AGE: 94

ADDRESS: 421 South Vincent Street, Medford, WI 54451

PLACE & DATE OF DEATH: Aspirus Hospital, Medford, Sunday, August 30, 2015.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM, Saturday September 12, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, WI.

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford, WI.

VISITATION: 9:00 AM until the time of services at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, WI.DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 24, 1921, Corning, Iowa.

EDUCATION: Corning High School, Class of 1939; A.B., Creighton University; LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws), Marquette University.

MARRIAGE: Married Ruth Mary (Kelly) Scott, October 9, 1948 in Antigo, WI. Ruth Mary preceded Raymond in death in 2003.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Raymond achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1937. He graduated from Creighton University with an A.B. Degree in 1943. He served his country as a Beachmaster in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific theater from 1943 – 1946. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant (J.G.). He then attended Marquette University Law School and graduated in 1948. He began his law career in Stevens Point for Hardware Mutual (now Sentry Insurance) and left in 1951 to join the Leicht & Curran law firm in Medford, which became Leicht & Scott in 1955. Raymond also served as the District Attorney for Taylor County from 1951-1959. He was one of the founding partners of the Nikolay, Jensen & Scott Law Firm in 1956. In 1987, he donated a substantial amount of time and legal expertise in assisting the individuals who wanted to save and preserve St. Ann’s Church in the Town of Greenwood; which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. He was instrumental in the development of the Medford to Prentice Pine Line Trail, in which he donated his legal services for converting the old rail line to a recreational trail. In 1998, he was recognized by the State Bar of Wisconsin for fifty years of service in the legal profession. He retired from his law practice in 2006 after 58 years. He served on the district level with Samoset Council of the Boy Scouts of America and was a member of the Holy Rosary Parish Council. In 1992, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Medford Area Chamber of Commerce. Raymond had a passion for music. In high school he played the alto saxophone and clarinet and led “The Owls” orchestra which played at venues in southwestern Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska from 1934-39. While at Creighton, he led the “Ray Scott College Rhythm Orchestra,” which played at venues in Iowa and Nebraska. After moving to Medford, he formed a jazz band that played for 8 years at the Fayette Hotel. Raymond enjoyed swimming and also loved to bike, curl, play tennis, and spend time at his cabin on Lake Holcombe. He participated in every National Senor Men’s Curling Bonspiel from its beginning in 1976 through 2006. He was an avid football fan, especially for the Green Bay Packers. He also enjoyed convertibles --especially Mustangs, and passed on his obsession for Mustang convertibles to a number of his children.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, President of the Board of Directors for Memorial Hospital from 1962-1965; Board of Directors of the State Bank of Medford (later Mid-Wisconsin Bank) from 1966-1972 and Chairman of the Board from 1972-1991; Board Member of Midway Telephone Company (later Telephone Data Systems) from 1965-1967 and Board President from 1967-2000; Knights of Columbus; Lifetime Member of the Medford Curling Club, and both the American Legion and VFW Posts of Medford.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: James Scott of Medford; Michael Scott of Fox Point, WI; Maureen Scott of Phoenix, AZ; Patrick (Lydia) Scott of Viroqua, WI; Terry Scott of Medford; Tim Scott of Hammond, WI; Dennis (Amy) Scott of Larkspur, CA; and Kevin (Mary) Scott of Lake Elmo, MN.

GRANDCHILDREN: Sarah, Adam, Jonathan, Justin, Kelly, Spencer, Sydney, Mara and Sofia Scott.

SURVIVING BROTHER: Wayne Scott of Boulder, CO.

SISTERS DECEASED: Anita Akin and Bernice McCarthy

DECEASED FATHER: Walter Harry Scott

DECEASED MOTHER: Teresa (Dowling) Scott

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in honor of Raymond H. Scott may be made to:Holy Rosary Catholic School (http://school.hrmedford.org/), or

The Children’s Cancer Research Fund (http://www.childrenscancer.org/).

  Suzanne "Suzie" Faye (Marschner) Freimund, age 69, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the House of the Dove in Marshfield, with her family by her side. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Milan, officiated by Pastor Mark Schwalenberg. Family and friends are welcome from 3:30-7:30 PM at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford on Sunday, September 13, 2015, and Monday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church.

  Suzie was born on January 31, 1946, the daughter of Lawrence and Eila Anne Marschner in the Township of Browning, Taylor County. She attended school in the Medford School District. Suzy was united in marriage to James "Jim" Freimund on February 8, 1964 in Medford, WI.

  Suzie worked for H&R Block for 29 years. She also worked for Weinbrenner Shoes, Figi's, Tombstone, Kolbe & Kolbe, and dry wall finishing. Suzy helped to start the Milan Little League and Junior League Softball Program. Suzy was known as a mother hen to many. She will greatly be missed by many.

  Suzie is survived by her husband of 51 years; James; three daughters, Jane (Dan) Becker of Edgar, Marilee (Mike) Neuman of Milan, and Vicki (LeRoy) Dassow of Wisconsin Rapids, 1 granddaughter: Megan Neuman, and three sisters; Mona (Ronald) Anderson of Westen, Unetta (fiance, Roger Gumz) of Butler, and Cheri (Mike) Plooy of Medford. She is further survived by six brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law, an uncle, several nieces and nephews, and many pseudo grandchildren.

  She was preceded in death by her parents; a son; Bradley Freimund; 2 sisters, mother-in-law, father-in-law, a brother-in-law, and a niece.
  Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

  Genevieve Mae (Diels) Wells, wife, mother, and caregiver died peacefully at home on September 10, 2015 surrounded by her family under the care of Hope Hospice. Genevieve was born July 19, 1925 to William John Diels and Ida Leon (Taylor) Diels in Medford, WI. She attended Meadowbrook School in the town of Hammel and graduated from Medford High School in 1943. During World War II she worked in Janesville, WI. At the end of the war she married the love of her life Delbert Bruce Wells, who survives.

  Genevieve and her friend Lynn Malstrom opened the original Sandbox in Medford on 1976. She also worked as nursing aid at Memorial Hospital primarily in obstetrics until her retirement in 1987.
Genevieve was a musician and a wedding singer. She played the organ at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey for many years. She was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and Boxrucker Barry American Legion Auxiliary.
  Genevieve is survived by her husband, Delbert and her children, Dale of Allen, Texas; Bruce and his wife Sharon (Emmerich) of Mount Vernon, Illinois; Dawn of Medford, WI; Pamela and her husband Bruce Emmerich of Phillips, WI; David and his wife Mary (Kretschmer) of Melissa, Texas; Kevin and his wife Leza (Malstrom) of Medford, WI; Susan and her husband, Joseph Belzer of St. Louis Park, MN; Deirdre of Marshfield, WI; Ethan (deceased) and his wife, Tina (Boelk); and James and significant other Sandi Kuenne of Medford, WI and Melody and Tim Mueller of Mosinee, WI; 26 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 5 step great grandchildren and a stepsister Joyce Wilcox of Neillsville, WI.

  Genevieve is preceded in death by her parents, William John Diels and Ida Leon (Taylor) Diels, an infant brother, a son, Ethan John, her stepmother Hilda (Heideman) Knutson Diels, and a stepsister, Delores Balciar.
  Funeral services for Genevieve will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in the town of Holway, with Pastor Kris Bjerke-Ulliman officiating. Burial will follow in the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, and also on Thursday from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at church.
  Her grandchildren Scott Wells, Jarrod Wells, Tonya Brost, Travis Wells, Kimberly Wells, Aaron Belzer, Megan Harris, Brittany Wells and Samantha Brackmann will serve as pallbearers.

  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Genevieve’s name to Aspirus Medford Hospital Foundation, Hope Hospice or Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
  Hemer Funeral Service, has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

Gertrude H. (Stock) Buss, age 98, of Owen, passed away peacefully at the Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center on Friday, September 11, 2015. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 17 at 11:00 AM at the United Church of Christ in Owen. Pastor Asafa Rajaofera will officiate. Interment will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery in the Town of Mayville. Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 AM until time of service on Thursday at the church.

  Gertrude was born on March 14, 1917, the daughter of Hugo and Viola (Dehne) Stock in Little Black Township, Taylor County. She was baptized and confirmed in the Reformed Faith in Newton in 1931.       Her family moved to Clark County and she graduated from Colby High School in 1935. Gertrude was united in marriage to Henry Buss on June 15, 1940 in Decorah, Iowa. He preceded her in death on October 24, 1997. Together they farmed in Green Grove Township. She was a member of Curtiss Reformed Church and later Owen United Church of Christ and its Women's Fellowship.

  Gertrude is survived by her three sons, Albert Buss of Owen, Myron (Ruth) Buss of Curtiss and Delhart Buss of Park Falls; three grandchildren, Lynn (Nicole) Shattuck, Michael (Shelly) Buss and Michelle (Ryan) Cook; seven great-grandchildren: Holly, Britney, Morgan, Kiefer, Henry, Dharma and Eli. She is further survived by her sister Violet Engel of Withee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry; her great-granddaughter, McKenzie Buss and two sisters: Lorraine Janda and Edna Rueden.