HERBERT “HERB” J. BRANDNER

AGE: 102

ADDRESS: Country Gardens in Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:40 P.M. Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Aspirus Nursing and Rehab surrounded by his loving family

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 20, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford with military honors performed by the Medford Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729 Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Medford Evergreen I Cemetery in Medford

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 20, 1913 in Whittlesey

EDUCATION: Herb attended Whittlesey primary school and then attended U.W. Eau Claire and U.W. Madison

MARRIAGE: On February 22, 1941 in Wisconsin, Herb married the love of his life, Elinora H. Frey and she survives.

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: In 1954, Herb moved his family to Bellingham, WA where he started his career as an electrician. He then moved to Ketchikan, AK in 1957 until moving to Sitka, AK in 1959 where they lived for 31 years until he retired from Alaska Lumber & Pulp. After his retirement, Herb moved back to Bellingham, WA where they bought a motorhome and traveled all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico with their family and Alaskan friends and returned every summer to Medford. When they stopped traveling in 1999, they moved to Phoenix, AZ until 2009 when they returned to Medford and settled at Country Gardens. Herb was known as a jack of all trades and master of most since he was always tinkering with things in his shop and could be counted on to have one project or another going. He enjoyed reading, spending time with his family and friends and he loved to travel. When he returned to Medford, Herb would volunteer at the Medford Area Schools where he would share his stories with the kids about his travels.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Knights of Columbus, IBEW, and a lifetime member of the Elks Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Elinora H. Brandner of Medford

SURVIVING SON: Dale (Charmaine) Brandner of Whitmore Lake, MI

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Raymond Brandner of Medford, Rosemary (Bob) Warner of Whittlesey, Anna Packenham of Rib Lake & Rock Brandner of Milwaukee
Sisters-in-law: Barbara Brandner & Rita Brandner both of Medford

Herb is further survived by too many nieces and nephews to count.

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers: Carl, John, Roman & Ralph Brandner, Sisters: Catherine Lamberty, Thecla Oestrich & Ida Scott

DECEASED FATHER: Carl Brandner

DECEASED MOTHER: Kunigunde Lizner

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Herb’s name to Holy Rosary Catholic School in Medford.
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake are assisting the family with arrangements.
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Jeffrey T. Shannon, age 53, of Colby, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 13, 2015. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Pastor Teri Hanson will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 until 9:00 PM on Thursday, November 19 and from 12:00 noon until time of service Friday all at the funeral home.

  Jeff was born on October 6, 1962, the son of Howard and Rasalyn (Zieser) Shannon in Independence, Iowa. He received his associate degree from Northcentral Technical College as a pharmaceutical technician. Jeff was united in marriage to Jessica Stevens on June 19, 2004 in Colby.
  Jeff loved his family and loved farming. He loved to go four-wheeling and camping. Jeff also had a great sense of humor.
  Jeff is survived by his wife, Jessica of Colby; three children: Samantha (Justin) Marsh, Rebecca Neconish and Kayla Frahmann; one granddaughter, Haizlee Joe Neconish; his mother, Rosalyn Zieser of Stratford. He is further survived by his siblings: Timothy (Nancy) Shannon, Brian (Jenny) Shannon, Peter Shannon, Maureen (Jack) Graff, and Laureen (Darrell) Underwood; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
  He was preceded in death by his father, Howard and a brother, Patrick.

Dolores Rae Jaeger, 84 of Gilman, died Monday, November 16th, 2015 at

the Continental Manor in Abbotsford under the care of Ministry Hospice.
She was born on October 20, 1931 to the Audrey and Opal (Johnston)
Mundell. Dolores grew up in the area and married Raymond Jaeger at the
Hannibal Presbyterian Church on June 23, 1951. The couple farmed in
the Gilman area and raised their family.
Dolores enjoyed crocheting, quilting, feeding her birds and the
companionship of her cats.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Raymond of Gilman, four
children, Randall (Honee) Jaeger of Tomahawk, Evelyn (Tom) Goebel of
Gilman, Cheryl (Stanley) Aldinger of Medford and Jill (Michael) Reed of
Port Washington, 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one
sister, Roberta Kuester of Tomahawk. Dolores is preceded in death by
her parents, sisters, Doris Anderson, Geneva Bartoczewski, and brothers
Gale and Gary Mundell.
A memorial service will be at 11:30 AM on Monday, November 23rd at the
Gilman Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Lindgren officiating. Inurnment will
follow in the Meadowbrook cemetery-Gilman. Visitation will be from 10AM
Monday morning until time of service.
The family would like to thank the staff of Continental Manor and Ministry
Hospice for their wonderful care of our wife and mother

LEROY H. THIEME

AGE: 77

ADDRESS: W2581 County Highway M, Medford; Township of Greenwood Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:24 A.M. Tuesday, November 17 at the Aspirus Medford Hospital where he was taken earlier by ambulance

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

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 19, 1938 in Medford

EDUCATION: Graduate of Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: October 8, 1960 at St. Peter Church in Stratford to Shirley A. Hahn and she preceded in death on August 5, 2013

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: He worked for Simplicity Manufacturing in Port Washington for 8 years. The Medford Feed Store for a period of time. He then worked at Merrill Manufacturing and then drove truck for various companies until his retirement. He enjoyed flying his Ultra-Light Airplane and riding his Harley for many years. He also enjoyed country music where he had his own band called the Lonesome Two with Myron Peche, playing rhythm guitar and lead singer. Leroy built a cabin for his wife, Shirley where they lived for 20 years.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters: Candy (Ed) Parks of Athens and Kim (Jon) Lanius of Rib Lake

SURVIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Anna (Todd) Bowholtz of Stevens Point, Aaron (Rachel) Parks of Stetsonville, Amanda (Significant other Jeremiah Tietz) Parks of Wausau, Matthew Parks of Medford, Ashley (Jeremia) Nowak of Curtiss, Courtney (James) Cook of Rib Lake

8 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

SURVIVING BROTHER: Clarence Thieme of Abbotsford
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

SISTER DECEASED: Gloriette Peche

DECEASED FATHER: Arthur W. Thieme

DECEASED MOTHER: Dorothea M. Thieme (Maiden Name: Lissner)

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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GENE D. EHLERT

AGE: 67

ADDRESS: N2244 Cardinal Drive, Medford; A Township of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:45 AM Wednesday, November 18 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau where he had resided for the past 5 days following a courageous 6 year battle with cancer that was a result of exposure to Agent Orange during his military service in Vietnam.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 24 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Rev. James LeMaster

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King, WI on Wednesday, November 25

VISITATION: 5-7 PM on Monday, November 23 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday, November 24

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 18, 1947 at the Township of Taft, Taylor County

EDUCATION: Medford elementary schools and was a 1966 graduate of Medford High School. Following his service in Vietnam, he earned an Associate’s Degree in diesel mechanics from Northeast Technical College in Sturgeon Bay, WI. In 1994 he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics from UW-Stevens Point and later completed his Masters of Education in secondary education from Viterbo University in La Crosse.

MARRIAGE: June 20, 1970 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville to Jayne E. Boxrucker and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. After the service, he drove truck and worked as a diesel mechanic for Tombstone Pizza Corp. for periods of time. After he finished his education, he taught school at the Medford Area Middle School and Medford Area High School until June of 2010 when ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed traveling out West, hunting, camping, spending time with his grandchildren and anything outdoors.

MEMBER OF: Christian Bible Fellowship of Stetsonville

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Jayne E. Ehlert of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Trisha (Micheal) Houle, Christopher (Tiffany) Ehlert, Timothy (Christy) Ehlert, Elizabeth (Paul) Landmann & Jacob (Cathy) Ehlert

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 14

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Sisters

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother – Edna Krohn of Medford; Mother/Father-in-law: Marge & Windy Boxrucker of Stetsonville

DECEASED FATHER: George Ehlert

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the Military Working Dog Tribute, C/O The High Ground Veterans Memorial, 7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville, WI 54456 For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com 

MARLENE J. WITKOWSKI

AGE: 77

ADDRESS: 155 E. Davlin St. Gilman, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Deerview Meadows in Medford, where she had been a resident for the past 1 week under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Gilman Senior Center in Gilman

OFFICIATING: Chaplain Jim Allard of Hope Hospice

INTERMENT: Internment of her cremains will take place at a later date.

VISITATION: 1:00 P.M. Until 3:00 P.M. Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Gilman Senior Center in Gilman

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: Marlene was born on January 29, 1938 in Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Marlene attended Bowen High School in Chicago, IL

MARRIAGE: On August 11, 1962 in Chicago, IL Marlene married the love of her life, Robert Witkowski and he preceded her in death on November 28, 2012

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school Marlene worked as a clerk for RR Donely & Sons in Chicago, IL for a period of time. She then moved to Glenwood IL where she worked at the Brookwood School District 167 from 1978-1981. in 1981 Marlene moved her family to Hannibal, WI where they bought the Hunter's Lodge Tavern and she managed it from 1981 until 1987 when she retired to care for her husband. She enjoyed playing cards with her best friends at the Gilman Senior Center. Marlene loved crafting, nature, landscaping and finding joy and beauty in small things, especially nature.

SURVIVING DAUGHTER: Suzanne (Timothy “TJ”) Weibel of Gilman

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 2: Mariah Weibel of Green Bay & Erik Weibel of Gilman

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Barbara Davis of Richmond, British Colombia, Canada, Ronald Stake Sr. (Diane) of Winfield, TX, Mary Stake – Hawker of St. Lois, MO and Richard (Sue) Stake of Merriville, IN

DECEASED FATHER: Peter Stake

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Kups

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Marlene's name to woundedwarriorsfund.org

Marlene has donated her body to medical research through Med Cure of Portland OR
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements
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Richard L. Peche, 73, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Wellbrooke of Westfield, Westfield IN, after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. He was born May 29, 1942, to Edwin and Margaret (Johnson) Peche in Marshfield, WI. While his father was off at war in the South Pacific, he and his mother lived with his grandparents on their farms, which sparked his lifelong interest in farming.
  Upon his father’s return from WWII, his family moved to Medford, WI, where he attended Immanuel Lutheran School and Medford High School. During high school, he worked on a mink ranch and also for his uncle’s construction business. After graduation, Richard joined the Air Force and was stationed in Texas and Germany. He travelled throughout Europe during the 3 years he was there and always talked of those days fondly. It was in Germany that he bought his first VW Beetle, and brought it home with him to the States. He continued to drive Volkswagens for decades.
  After being discharged from the Air Force, Richard worked at the Chrysler Motors plant in Belvidere, IL. He married Karen Ulczycki of Rib Lake in 1967, and in 1970 they moved back to the Medford area and bought a farm in Goodrich. He attended agri-business classes thru NCTI, and continued farming most of his life. After he quit farming, he moved to the Withee area and drove for the Amish community.
  Richard is survived by his daughter Julaine (Rick) Santiago of Westfield IN, and one brother, William, of Hartland, WI. He is also survived by 2 grandsons, Justin and Joshua Santiago. He was preceded in death by his parents.
  Visitation will be held from 1:30pm until the time of services on Friday, November 27 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford. The funeral will begin at 3:00pm with Pastor Dan Esterline, Sr., officiating. The Medford Area Military Honors Team will perform military rites and interment will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II. Nephew Scott Hill, Minong, WI, will serve as urn bearer. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to his family to be designated at a later date.

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

Lucille Elizabeth Dallmann, 92 of Gilman, WI formerly of the Duluth

and Ely area passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 with her
family at her side at the Oakbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center in
Thorp, WI.  Lucille was born July 24, 1923 in Saginaw, MN. She
married Ewald Robert Dallmann on June 22, 1944.  Lucille enjoyed
playing cribbage, bingo, puzzles, and most games. She was always
there for her family.
  She is survived by her sons Ewald A (Linda) Dallmann of The
Villages, FL, Lloyd (Vicki) Dallmann of Chippewa Falls, WI and four
daughters Geraldine (Jon) of Gilman, WI, Lorraine (Tom) of
Minneapolis, MN, Donna (Marty) Ruhl of Conrath, WI, and Karen
(Terry) Fettes of Medford, WI., son in law Steve Rebrobich, JR of
Newman Lake, WA, 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and
14 great great grandchildren, her sister Rosella Amborn of
Maplewood, MN, and many nephews and nieces.
  Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Ewald, her brothers
Gerhart, Melvin, Arthur and Walter, sisters, Evelyn and Hedwig and
sisters, and (on November 18, 2015) her daughter Marjorie Carol
(Dallmann) Rebrovich of Newman Lake, WA.
  Funeral services will be at 1PM on Friday, November 27, 2015 at
Zion Lutheran Church in Gilman, WI with Pastor Aric Fenske
officiating. Burial will take place later in Fort Snelling National
Cemetery next to her husband-Ewald. Visitation will be from 11AM
until time of service at the church on Friday. Plombon Funeral
service assisted the family.

BONITA “BONNIE” L. HEIER GILLES

AGE: 82

ADDRESS: W3222 State Hwy 64, Medford; A Township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:45 AM Wednesday, November 25 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where she had been a patient for the past 6 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, November 28 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Michael Hayden

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, November 28 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 10, 1933 at Medford

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Elementary School, Medford and attended Medford High School

MARRIAGE: February 11, 1953 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Kenneth “Ken” C. Gilles and he survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: In her early years she worked at Milwaukee Master Lock Co. After her marriage, they farmed in the Town of Browning for many years. While farming, she also worked at Medford Laundry, Marathon Cheese and in the laundry dept. at Memorial Hospital, Medford until retirement. She dedicated her life to loving the Lord, her husband and her children. She had unending patience, unwavering kindness & vast amounts of love for her family. Nobody ever went without a kiss, a hug or an “I love you” either in person or over the phone. She was always there as our rock no matter how turbulent the storm or how hilarious the situation. She was the best cook with the ability to take hardly anything and make it into the best meal. She made homemade bread, baked dozens of raised donuts, cookies, fruit cakes & candy. Christmas was her favorite time of the year. She had a wonderful sense of humor and always a smile on her face. She enjoyed music, playing piano, cooking, baking, playing cards, going for rides, spending time with her children & grand-children.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Kenneth “Ken” C. Gilles of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Deb May of Wausau, Ken (Rose) of Medford, Peggy (Ken) Lichtl of Medford, Kelly (Mark) Schmitz of Spencer, Patrick (Darla) of Medford, Susan (Mark) Staab of Marshfield, Tamara Bansemer of Wausau, Todd of Medford, Amy Jo (La Vern) Hahn of Medford & Lee of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son - Timothy in 1977; Grandsons – Jeremy Lichtl in 1982, Joshua Schmitz in 2006, Abe Gilles in 2011

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 17 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 14 with one more due in March of 2016

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Jenine Cullen of Sheboygan; Brothers – John (Betty) Heier of Medford & Galen (Joann) Heier of Waupaca

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Carol Armbrust

DECEASED FATHER: John Heier, Jr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Eunice Winchell

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons – Rob May, Kyle Czerniak, Eric Staab, Nicholas Schmitz, Ryan & Travis Gilles

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

You can be a rich person but you are the poorest in the land if you don't have your beloved mother to clasp your hand.

Her smile is gone forever, her hands will bake no more, still we have such sweet memories of the one we loved so much.

These memories are in our keeping so we'll never be apart.

God has her in His kingdom, but we have her in our hearts.

So you, who have a mother, cherish her with care, for you will never know the heartache until she is no longer there.

Linda S. Patterson, age 65, of Abbotsford, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at her home with her family at her side under the tender care of hospice.  A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Longwood.  The Rev. Brian Campbell will officiate.  Family and friends are welcome from 11:00 AM until time of services Tuesday at the church.

  Linda was born on March 8, 1950, the daughter of Roy and Esther (Peterson) Selvig in Minneapolis, MN.  She earned a degree as a certified nursing assistant at St. Paul Technical College.  Linda worked in the nursing field including Continental Manor and as in-home care nurse. 

  Linda was united in marriage to Bill Patterson on June 1, 1974 in Star Prairie.  He preceded her in death in 1999.  She enjoyed dancing, music and flowers.  Linda was kind-hearted and loved her family, especially her grandchildren.  

  Linda is survived by her three children:  Heather (Rob) Canine of St. Paul, MN, Bill Patterson of St. Paul, MN and Trisha (Troy) Molitor of Owen; seven grandchildren:  C.J. (Bekah) Nick, Hank Smith , Bill Patterson, Dakota Molitor, Jorja Molitor, Cheyenne Molitor and Montana Molitor; five great-grandchildren:  Cameron, Jordan, Troy, Addison and Kaden.  She is further survived by her boyfriend, Ken Boutain of Abbotsford; a brother, David Selvig of MN; her close cousin, Ardis Travis of Withee, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  

  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill and her brother, Daniel Selvig.

Evelyn Colby, 93, was granted eternal life on November 29, 2015.  Evelyn was a longtime Abbotsford resident who, for 32 years, co-owned the Casa Grande Supper Club with her husband, Leonard.  A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Abbotsford.  Father Peter Manickam will officiate.  Family and friends are welcome from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church. 

  Evelyn developed a knack to be able to get along with everyone. She enjoyed the company of happy, optimistic people, and they enjoyed her kindness and understanding nature. She knew what was important in life: family, friends and helping people in her subtle, simple way.  

  Evelyn, the daughter of Fred and Elizabeth Toelle, was born in 1922 in Arpin, WI. As a member of the Greatest Generation, living through the Depression she became very resourceful early in life and was a working woman all her life.   Her Catholic faith was very important. She was a member of St. Bernard’s Church in Abbotsford.  

  She and Len were married on July 4, 1942 at Camp Livingston in Alexandria, LA. She worked as a secretary in Wausau while Len served overseas with General Patton. They lived in LaCrosse following the end of the war where their first three children were born, prior to the family moving to Abbotsford in 1952.  

  They then began building many fond memories of the friendships they made during their years at the Casa Grande. The work was difficult but overshadowed by the laughter. 

  Evelyn was an excellent student. She graduated from Marshfield High School in 1939 and attended North Central Technical Institute and the Wausau Vocational School at the onset of World War II. Her great memory was still sharp right up until the last days of her life. She even won the Senior Spelling Bee at her residence where she ironically noticed that they spelled her name incorrectly on her certificate. She had a great ability to retain detail; she could narrate any drive, explaining who used to live where, who they were related to, and all other amazing connections.   

  Evelyn enjoyed sewing and knitting; in fact, she made over 50 pairs of mittens for neighbor kids; she loved little children and they naturally took to her. She was also artistic and could paint reproductions of pictures. She read regularly and always kept photo albums nearby to relive travels and smile at family members and friends. Evelyn enjoyed music and loved to dance.  Perhaps that explains her love of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and her general appreciation of movie musicals.  

  She was a true Wisconsin gal as she liked Wisconsin sports teams, and particularly liked Bob Uecker and Brett Favre. It goes without saying that she was a great cook, both in the restaurant and in the little home kitchen. 

  She is survived by four children: Lennie of Bradenton, FL; Warren/"Buck" of Abbotsford; Jim (Sharon) of Abbotsford and Carol of Stevens Point; six grandchildren: Jennifer (Jon) Williams of Knoxville, TN, Scott Jakubowski of Washington, UT, Keesha (Jamie) Adler of Marshfield, Sarah (Nicholas) Godwin of Bettendorf, IA, Kayla (Travis) Nixdorf of Abbotsford; and David Colby of Stevens Point; and nine great-grandchildren: Michael, Danek, Szymon, and Claire Jakubowski; Xane, Ciena, and Taelyn Adler; and Emma and Wyatt Godwin. 

  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Len in 2010, her son Michael in 1992 and her brother Dale Toelle in 1996. 

  The family would like to thank the staffs at the Colby Retirement Center, Pine Ridge Assisted Living, Golden Living Nursing Home, and Asera Care.  

  This woman of faith loved and was very proud of her children and their families. She now rests in peace among beloved others who have passed before her.

IONE JOYCE DAHLVIG

AGE: 87

ADDRESS: Care Partners Assisted Living, 955 East Allman St, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Care Partners Assisted Living, Sunday November 29, 2015 at 3:20 AM.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 Thursday December 3, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza and Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford.

VISITATION: Thursday, December 3, 2015, 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 14, 1928 in Holcombe, WI.

EDUCATION: Graduate of The Teachers College.

MARRIAGE: Joseph F. Dahlvig, June 10, 1950 in Flambeau, WI. He precedes her in death, February 10, 2014.

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Ione taught at several one room school houses in the Flambeau area until starting a family. Ione and Joseph enjoyed traveling, visiting each of the 48 continental states. She loved time spent with her family, especially family gatherings.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Ladies of Holy Rosary, Medford Homemakers.SURVIVING

CHILDREN: Gem (Tim) Kaiser of Auburndale, Craig (Donna) Dahlvig of Hatley, Joel (Helen) Dahlvig of Lewisville, TX, Bradley “Brad” (Karen) Dahlvig of Medford, and Brian (Brian Woods) Dahlvig, of Minneapolis, MN.

GRANDCHILDREN: Chris (Tracy) Kaiser, Heather (Kori) Krueger, Lucas (Keycia) Dahlvig, Sarah (Jason) Rominski, Jared Dahlvig, Ember (Dan) Shmitt, Katie (Jason) Lindemann, Eric Dahlvig, Joe (Helen) Dahlvig, John (Melissa) Dahlvig

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 12 STEP GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SISTER DECEASED: Carol Dean Johnson

DECEASED FATHER: Victor Gourdoux

DECEASED MOTHER: Minnie (Driesen) Gourdoux

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren

DELORIS A. ELLIOTT, age 71, of Lublin passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Aspirus Medford Hospital in Medford. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 11:00am at Thorp Funeral Home in Thorp. Rev. John Sindler will officiate and burial will follow in the Town of Roosevelt Cemetery in Lublin. Pallbearers will be Greg Komarek, Ted Komarek, Raymond Komarek, Todd Weinke, Chris Green, and Larry Humphreys. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Thorp Funeral Home from 9:00am until time of service.

    Deloris Ann Komarek was born on October 2, 1944, the daughter of Orville and Ann (Huebner) Komarek, in Rib Lake, WI. She received her education at area schools and graduated from Westboro High School in 1962. On October 12, 1963, she was united in marriage to Terry O. Elliott. They owned and operated the Bellinger Sportsmans Bar in Bellinger, WI for over 20 years, where Deloris enjoyed tending bar and serving her friends and customers. After selling the Bar, Deloris served as the town clerk for the Village of Lublin until the time of her death.
   She enjoyed reading, watching football (especially the Packers), garage sales, antiques, and gambling. She especially enjoyed watching any activities of her granddaughter.
   Deloris is survived by her husband: Terry Elliott of Lublin, WI; two daughters: Kari Elliott of Lublin, WI, Kelly (Chris) Green of Mt. Dora, FL; one granddaughter: Kyla Schoene of Lublin, WI; three brothers: Ronald (Ruth) Komarek, Scott (Carrie) Komarek, and Dennis (Debbie) Komarek, all of the Ogema, WI area; two brothers-in-law: Lee Strobach and John Meyer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
   She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: Beverly Strobach and Sherry Meyer.
   In lieu of flowers, Deloris' family asks that memorials be given in her name for designation at a later date.
 

ELVIGIA “ELVIE” G. MOSCOSO

AGE: 79

ADDRESS: 1543 N. Killebrew Pt., Hernando, FL; Elvie was also a part time Medford resident residing here during the summer months

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Unexpectedly, Friday, November 27 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO while there for the Holiday, visiting family

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, December 5 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza, Father Dennis Meulemans, Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford at a later date

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM Friday, December 4 where there will be a 7 PM Catholic Rosary service held and also from 9 AM to 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 5

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 9, 1936 at Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

EDUCATION: Holy Spirit Academy, Laoag City, Philippines; BS in nursing from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines; Post graduate training at DePaul University, Chicago, IL

MARRIAGE: January 7, 1962 at Manila, Philippines to Romulo “Rom” Moscoso and he survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she taught infectious disease at Ortanez General Hospital in Manila for 2 years. She then worked as a registered nurse in Welch, West Virginia for a period of time. They resided in Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and Welch, West Virginia for periods of time prior to moving to Medford in 1971. While raising her family, she worked as a housewife & mother. She enjoyed cooking, golf, fishing, traveling, gardening, crossword puzzles, trips to the casino, watching Jeopardy & spending time with her family. She did volunteer work at Holy Rosary, Medford putting together the church bulletins. She enjoyed singing in the church choirs at Holy Rosary & St. Scholastica Catholic Churches . She was proud to become a US citizen in 1979.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; St. Scholastica Catholic Church, Lecanto, FL

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Romulo “Rom” Moscoso of Hernando, FL & Medford, WI

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Rick (Tami) Moscoso of Mission Viejo, CA, Valerie (Scott) Gorichs of Weston, Lisa (Tom Wagner) Moscoso of St. Louis, MO, Marla (Ray) Reimann of Merrill, Natalie (Daniel) Winkler of Idaho Springs, CO

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 15 – Jordyn, Erica & Dylan Moscoso, Nicholas & Benjamin Gorichs, Annalise, John Harry & Lizzie Wagner, Elizabeth “Lindsey” Moscoso, McKenzie, Lily, Henry, Samuel & Grace Reimann, Atticus Winkler

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Charito Cabacungan

DECEASED FATHER: Isidoro Ganotisi

DECEASED MOTHER: Mercedes Balatian

PALLBEARERS: Sons-in-law: Scott Gorichs, Tom Wagner, Ray Reimann & Daniel Winkler; Grandsons: Nicholas & Benjamin Gorichs

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to Holy Rosary Parish, Medford in Elvie’s memory
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Marian Elizabeth Brager, 89 of Gilman, died Sunday, November 29, 2015 at

Our Lady of Victory Hospital in Stanley. She was born on June 18, 1926, in
Colby-Clark County, the 8th of 12 children to the late William F. and Rosa L.
(Winkler) Neuhaus. She grew up in Augusta and moved with her family to
Neillsville.  After graduating from Neillsville High School in 1945 she moved to
Milwaukee where she completed comptometer training and was employed as
a comptometer operator.
Marian married Kenneth C. Brager on June 18, 1947 in Milwaukee. The
couple resided in Oshkosh as Ken attended UW-Oshkosh and then they
moved to River Falls where Ken attended UW-River Falls, finishing his four
year teaching degree in agriculture in 1951.  Ken's teaching career began at
the former Hannibal High School where he had taught from 1951 to 1954.  He
then taught one year at Abbottsford High School before accepting a teaching
position at Gilman High School where he taught 28 years prior to his
retirement in 1984.
Ken headed up the renovation of the Perkinstown Winter Sports Area,
organized Gilman High School students in operation of the sports area and
managed it from 1952 -1979 and again from 1984-1989.  Marian managed
and operated food concession sales at the sports area during that time.
Marian was a 4-H Leader for the Poplar Grove 4-H Club for many years. She
was a longtime member of the Gilman Lioness Club and the Gilman Red Hat
Society.
Marian and Ken were members of the Taylor-Clark County Beekeepers
Association and the Chippewa-Eau Claire County Beekeepers Association. 
She was a longtime member of the Gilman Presbyterian Church and later the
New Hope Presbyterian Church-Hannibal.  During this time she served in
many capacities: Church Elder, Sunday School Teacher and Presbyterian
Ladies Aid.  Marian was passionate about birds and was a founding member
of the Chequamegon Bird Club.
She is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Douglas) Hughes of Owatonna,
MN, four sons Larry, Dennis, and David all of Gilman, and Steven (Patricia)
of Arlington, WA; three grandchildren, Kenneth (Melissa) of Arlington, WA,
and Josh Hughes and Olivia Hughes of Owatonna, MN; 3
great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Afije and Thayer; two brothers, Arnold Neuhaus
of Milwaukee and William (Violet) Neuhaus of St. Paul, MN and one sister,
Mildred (John) Conard of Alexandria, MN. She was preceded in death by her
husband-Kenneth, her parents and brothers, Robert, Sam, Victor, Calvin,
Paul and Art and sisters, Dorothy Kaiser and Rose Peasley.
A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Friday, December 4, 2015 at New
Hope Presbyterian Church-Hannibal with Pastor Barry Boyer officiating.
Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Cemetery-Gilman. Visitation will be from 4
until 7 PM on Thursday at the Gilman Funeral Home and one hour prior to
services Friday at the Church.

Carol M. Zinkowich, 82, Athens died Monday, November 30, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.

  She was born June 6, 1933 in the town of Goodrich, daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Harmel) Bergmann. On September 12, 1953 she married John Zinkowich at Christ United Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2014.

  Carol was a homemaker who took great pride in raising her four children. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, tending to her flower beds, baking and cooking. In her earlier years she enjoyed snowmobiling and during the later years she and John enjoyed to travel. Carol enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

  Survivors include her four children, Sherry (Virgil) Kleinschmidt, Gleason, Glen (Mary Christianson) Zinkowich, Wisconsin Rapids, Bonnie (Gary) Osness, Merrill and Linda (Kevin) Schemenauer, Marathon; eight grandchildren, Heidi (Andrew) Ihn, Heather Kleinschmidt, John and Jason Zinkowich, Justin and Ben Osness and Jordyn and Collin Schemenauer; seven great-grandchildren, Devan, Cole, Lauryn, Elizabeth, Eli, Emily and Ethan as well as many nieces and nephews.

  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2015 at Christ United Church, Athens. The Rev. Terry Hanson will officiate. Burial will be in the Athens Village Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens and again on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com - See more at: http://www.petersonkraemer.com/obituary/Carol-M.-Zinkowich/Athens-WI/1567219#sthash.XueiuD2W.dpuf

Leonard A. Kademan, age 97, of Spencer, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at his home in Spencer under the tender care of hospice.  A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at First United Church of Christ in Colby. Pastor Teri Hanson will officiate.  Interment will be held in the Colby Memorial Cemetery.  Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 AM until time of service Thursday at the church. 

  Leonard was born on October 13, 1918 on the home farm in the Town of Green Grove, the son of Oscar and Flora (Johnson) Kademan.  He attended Woodland School in Clark County.  Leonard was united in marriage to Bernice Strade on November 4, 1939 at Curtiss Evangelical Reformed Church.      Leonard farmed for many years in the Town of Green Grove and moved to Spencer in 1972.  He worked for Wick Building Systems until retiring.  After retirement, Leonard did repair work and snow removal in the Spencer area.  He also took up baking cookies and thousands of them poured out of his kitchen.  Leonard was also known as the "gum" man as he handed out packs of gum to every child in church on Sunday.  Leonard loved his polka's and even took up dancing with Bernice.  

  Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 76 years, Bernice; three children:   Lois Block of Colby, Judy (Richard) Koplitz-Bunkelman of Wausau and Ken (Mary) Kademan of Marshfield; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grand-daughter. 

  He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren:  Scott Koplitz and Jill Block; two sons-in-law:  John Block and Marvin Koplitz; three brothers:  Clifford, Harvey and Dave and a sister, Elaine Seefluth.

Carmen R. Broeske, age 89, of Abbotsford, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 30, 2015 at her home under the tender care of hospice.  A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford.  Vicar Don Bruce will officiate.  Interment will be held in the Abbotsford Public Cemetery.  Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 AM until time of service Friday at the church. 

  Carmen was born on November 12, 1926 in rural Abbotsford, the daughter of George and Emma (Ulrich) Schultz.  She attended Pickard School in the Town of Holton.  Carmen was united in marriage to Clyde L. Broeske on May 17, 1947 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Dorchester.  Together they farmed in the Town of Mayville for 60 years.  In 2006, they moved into Abbotsford.  

  Carmen was a member of Christ Lutheran Church where she was an active member of the Priscilla Guild.  She also was a member of the Mayville Homemaker's Club, a square dancing club, and was a member of many card clubs.  Carmen enjoyed quilting, traveling, including Branson, Hawaii and many bus trips and playing cards and games.  Most importantly, she had a strong faith in her Lord and Savior and was a loving mother and grandmother.  

  Carmen is survived by her five children:  Judith (Gary) Jicinsky of Marshfield, Susan (Dennis) Brost of Oak Creek, Gail (Lenis) Marcott of Abbotsford, Bryon (Tammey) Broeske of Dorchester and Dianne (Terry) Ludwig of Dorchester; a daughter-in-law, Marilyn Broeske of Union Grove; 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.  She is further survived by her sister, Martha Fischer of Colby and her brother, Clyde Schultz of Marshfield; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  

  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clyde in 2007; their son, Larry in 2015; seven brothers and sisters:  Lorna Schmeltzer, Lydia Friemund, Clarence Schultz, Wallace Schultz, Juanita Leichtnam, Cecilia Walhart and Myrtle Cole. 

SHARON M. McNAMAR

AGE: 77

ADDRESS: N6398 Bunker Rd. Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:16 A.M. Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per Sharon’s request there will be a private celebration of life service held at a later date.

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at Chelsea Community Cemetery at a later date.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 23, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan

EDUCATION: Graduated from Westboro High School in 1956

MARRIAGE: On November 17, 1956 in Rib Lake, Sharon married Jerry McNamar and he survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: In 1954 Sharon’s family moved to the township of Westboro. After her marriage, Sharon and Jerry bought and managed a farm for 33 years; she then worked for Copps IGA in Medford for 3 years. Sharon then worked for B & B Engineering in Medford for 9 years. She enjoyed going for long walks, gardening, reading, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Jerry McNamar of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Bob (Renee) McNamar of Tomahawk, Allen (Ann) McNamar, Barb (Significant Other: John Sterr) Denzine, and Dale (Fiancée: Keva Schult) McNamar all of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 6 Grandsons and 1 Granddaughter

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 7 Great-Grandsons

SURVIVING SISTER: Janet (Frank) Pawlowski of Weslaco, TX

BROTHER DECEASED: James Hollister

DECEASED FATHER: Frank B. Hollister

DECEASED MOTHER: Hazel M. Mallory

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sharon’s family to be designated at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.
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DAVID “DAVE” L. POPE

AGE: 56

ADDRESS: 506 E. Allman, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:40 AM Saturday, November 28 at his residence in the City of Medford under the loving care of his family & Hope Hospice following a battle with the skin disease - erythroderma

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Mary Jo Laabs and Rev. Dr. Jenny Mushel Wilson, David’s cousin

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II at a later date

VISITATION: 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 31, 1959 at Marshfield, WI

EDUCATION: Washington Elementary School, Medford, 1977 graduate of Medford Sr. High School, Associates degree from NTC in Wausau, Bachelor’s degree & Master’s degree in computer technology from UW-Stout, Menomonie

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: David was an Eagle Scout in his youth. While attending UW-Stout and following he worked in the information technology department at UW-Stout. He was a partner in D & D Tech, while residing in Menomonie & later Medford until ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed computers, fishing, cooking, deer hunting, dogs, reading history & spending time at their cabin on Sackett’s Lake.

MEMBER OF: Community United Church of Christ, Medford;
Past member of Medford Curling Club & Order of the Arrow Scout Troop

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother – Phyllis Pope of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Leon A. Pope

OTHER INFORMATION: The family requests memorial contributions be given in honor of David to Hope Hospice of Medford
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