David O. Carlson, 76, of Abbotsford, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Just Like Home Assisted Living Facility in Colby, Wisconsin. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, May 3, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church in Abbotsford. Reverend Marcia Thomas will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:30 until time of service at the church on Friday and following the service a light lunch will be served at the church. Interment will follow at the Unity Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.

David was born to Oscar and Viola (Schwantes) Carlson on April 11, 1937 at the family farm in Brighton Township, Marathon County. He attended Romeo Grade School and Unity and Colby High Schools. David graduated from Colby High School in 1955. Following graduation, David served in the United States Army including at a station in Germany.

David was an avid sports participant and fan throughout his life. He played varsity high school basketball and baseball and, as an adult, enjoyed umpiring and watching local sporting events in the Unity, Colby and Abbotsford area. He also cheered on the Badgers and the Packers.

David excelled at his role as “Uncle Dave” to his Alaska and Minnesota nieces and nephew, visiting when he could and sending practical gifts for the holidays. While working at ‘Oshkosh B’ Gosh’ he decided the Alaskan nieces and nephew should have insulated overalls. They were thrilled with “Uncle Dave’s” present.

He is survived by his brothers; Robert (Cam) Carlson of Fairbanks, AK, and Douglas Joe (Rita) Carlson of Hastings, MN; Robert and Cam’s children, Kris (Dean Bumstead) Carlson of Bellingham WA, Brett (Jillian Simpson) Carlson of Anchorage, AK, and Kelly (David) Guarino of Carlisle, MA; Joe and Rita’s children, Cassie (Paul) Bjorkstrand, Sam Carlson, and Jessie Carlson all of the Hastings, MN area; and grandnieces and nephew, Anna Stringham, Xan Carlson and Devon Bumstead.

David is preceded in death by his parents.

David and his family greatly appreciated; the extended Carlson and Schwantes families for including Dave in their family gatherings; the Abbotsford Lions Club and Jim Schiferl including him in their club activities, Matt Dietrich for his help and friendship; Bonnie Christner for her help and friendship and especially, Eunice Kleparski and the staff of Just Like Home for their outstanding care of Dave during his illness.


The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences can be made to www.maurinaschilling.com

 

 LEE A. GEBERT AGE: 63
 

ADDRESS: W4858 Allman Ave., Medford, WI 54451; A Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:55 AM Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at his residence in the Town of Medford under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, April 21at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Pastor David Clements

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 26, 1949 at Medford

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He resided and worked for most of his life in the Medford area. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and the Green Bay Packers.

MEMBER OF: Klossner – Dietzler VFW Post #5729, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Significant other: Lynette Barton of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Erica (Robert) Butkus of Owen and Dylan Gebert and significant other Kim Cosgrove of Medford

Grandchildren – Jaeden, Dawson and Ashlyn Butkus, Kaylee Gebert

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Lynn (Carol) Gebert of Oconto, Frank Gebert of Wausau, Gary (Lenore) Gebert of Abbotsford, Wayne Gebert of Medford, Elliot (Donna) Gebert of Sheboygan, Lyle (Regina) Gebert of Washington, IN; Sisters – Henrietta Wildman of Wausau & Karen (Kenton) Marti of Watertown, WI

DECEASED FATHER: Frank Gebert DECEASED MOTHER: Beatrice McCarthy

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FRANKLIN “FRANK” C. FRASHER AGE: 74
 

ADDRESS: N624 Larson Drive, Owen, WI 54460; A Township of Holway resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:46 PM Wednesday, April 17 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau where he had been a patient for the past 1 week

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 24 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Fr. David Klutterman & Rev. Kelly Taylor-Schaus

VISITATION: 9:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 24 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 25, 1938 at Pomona, CA

EDUCATION: Pomona CA High School and the Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, CA

MARRIAGE: January 8, 1978 at 29 Palms, CA to Terrie Conrad Flandermeyer and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Frank was a 3^rd generation photographer in his family. He did commercial and portrait photography in Pomona and 29 Palms, CA. In 1979 they moved to Fresno, CA where he worked for a photography shop for a period of time. In 1995 they moved to Travis City, MI, and in 2001 they moved to the Medford area. While in Medford, he worked as a volunteer for the Commission on Aging, and was instrumental in getting the Taylor County Humane Society Shelter established. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, his cats and dogs.

MEMBER OF: St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church of Wausau; Medford Kiwanis Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Dr. Terrie Flandermeyer or the Town of Holway

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Patgrick Frasher of Wausau & Brian (Laurie) Frasher of Eureka, CA

Step-Children: Dawn (Rudy) Dixon of Fresno, CA & Mark (Sherry) Webb of Visalita, CA

Step-Grandson: Cody Dixon of Fresno, CA

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 brothers & 3 sisters all residing in California

DECEASED FATHER: Burton Frasher, Sr. DECEASED MOTHER: Unknown first name, but Mother’s maiden name was Rossi

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, Dr. Flandermeyer requests memorial contributions to the Taylor County Humane Society, Medford

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WILLIAM M. PAULSON

ADDRESS: 132 S. 7^th Street Medford, City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:15 A.M. Saturday, April 20 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No Services are planned at this time

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 15, 1928 in Sparta

EDUCATION: Attended Cataract area schools; also did an apprenticeship with a plumbing and heating company

MARRIAGE: May 22, 1965 to Elaine Hoffman

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: William served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for Paul Michler & Son Plumbing and Heating and also Wisconsin Bottle Gas and Lakes Gas for a number of years until his retirement. In his retirement, William Worked at Farm and Home. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and antiquing.

PAST MEMBER OF: Medford Volunteer Fire Department

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Elaine F. Paulson (Maiden Name: Johnson)

SURVIVING STEP-DAUGHTERS: Heidi (Todd) Green of Wausau and Sandra Klingbeil of Medford
 

2 Grandchildren

SURVIVING SISTER: Phyllis Abbott of Cataract

DECEASED FATHER: Martin Paulson

DECEASED MOTHER: Lida Paulson (Maiden Name: Stark)

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

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Florence E. “Dolly” Piller, Stetsonville, died on Thursday, April 18 at Medford Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center where she resided for the past seven months, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville with Father Fredrick Brost officiating. Interment will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Medford. Pallbearers are Steven Piller, Scott Piller, Robert Piller, Brian Piller, Randy Elliott and Jake Brock.

 

MARGARET A. RUDNICK, age 85, of Thorp, passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital, in Eau Claire, on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Lublin. Rev. Madanu Sleeva Raju will officiate and burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Mike Rudnick, Riley Rudnick, David Rudnick, Hunter Rudnick, Matthew Rudnick, Nathan Rudnick, Jonathan Rudnick and Jason Pogodzinski. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Rudnick, Amy Gunderson, Becky Eisenberger, Stacy Pogodzinski, Kailey Rudnick, Maggie Wrobel and Sheena Pogodzinski. Visitation will be held at the church, on Wednesday, from 9:30am until time of service, with a rosary service beginning at 10:45am.
 

Margaret Ann Peerboom was born on July 11, 1928 in Danvers, MN, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Fennell) Peerboom. She was raised on the family farm and received her education at area schools. Margaret was united in marriage to Lawrence L. Rudnick on September 28, 1948 in Danvers, MN. She drove school bus and farmed with her husband near Anamoose, ND until 1960, at which time they moved to a farm in the Town of Roosevelt, rural Thorp. In 1981, they sold the farm to their son, Donald, and moved to a small home in the Town of Taft.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Margaret had many interests and hobbies, but especially loved being with her family, gardening, flowers, cooking, baking, she was known for her homemade buns which she made for her grandchildren's weddings, and babysitting for anyone who would ask her.
 

She will be dearly missed by her children: Donald (Sue) Rudnick of Thorp; Peggy (Rick) Wrobel of Stanley; Carol Rudnick of Thorp; Rodney (Kris) Rudnick of Stanley; Nancy (Russ) Pogodzinski of Cadott; Lawrence Rudnick, Jr. of Thorp; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren on the way; 5 siblings: Marie (Sylvester) Muehlbauer of Danvers, MN, Anne Geyer of Benson, MN, Jim (Donna) Peerboom of Rockford, IL, Elaine Schultz of Benson, MN, Rose Banister of Starbuck, MN; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and her favorite companion, "Tinky."
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence, on January 20, 2008; one daughter: Cynthia Rudnick on December 31, 1981; one sister: Gladys Hoberg; and 2 brothers: Bill and John Peerboom.

WALTER A. PETERS AGE: 89
 

ADDRESS: 617 W. Cedar Street, Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:17 PM Sunday, April 21 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where he had been a patient for the past 2 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, April 26 at Medford United Methodist Church

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kyochul Shin

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Christ Lutheran Halverson Cemetery, Menomonie, WI at a later date

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 9 AM until 10:30 AM on Friday, April 26

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 14, 1924 at Andalusia, Alabama

EDUCATION: Alabama and Florida schools

MARRIAGE: 1^st: In 1946 at Chicago to Yvonne Voight and they were later divorced; 2^nd: To Juanita Mixon at Fairhope, AL and she preceded him in death in 2009

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a US Navy veteran of WW II. After the service, he worked as a car mechanic and meat cutter for most of his life. He moved to Wisconsin in 1947 and to the Medford area in 2009. He enjoyed reading the Bible, playing on the computer, spending time with family, playing cards and games at the Cedar Court Apartments, and growing flowers.

MEMBER OF: Joy Tabernacle of Fairhope, AL; Attended Medford United Methodist Church

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – Glatha Smith of Medford & Sandra (Larry) Tank of Gleason

Grandchildren – Steve (Cathern) Piller of Owen, Scott (Kristy) Piller of Medford, Maxine (Kenneth) Kane of Gleason, Russell Tank of Gleason

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son-in-law: Terry Smith

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 8 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 1

SURVIVING SIBLINGS: Brother – Edward Peters of Mobile, AL
 

DECEASED FATHER: Walter Emil Peters DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Susan Cantline

PALLBEARERS: Steve, Scott, Emily, Heather & Cordell Piller, Andy, Jesse & Kenneth Kane

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Victor Charles Smazal, age 71, of Colby, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Colonial Center in Colby. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 27, 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Colby. Father Dan Hackel will officiate. A visitation will be held Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford from 4:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 4:00 PM and again visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of services at St. Mary’s in Colby.

Victor was born March 3, 1942 to Charles and Clara (Ress) Smazal in Fenwood, Wisconsin. He attended Riverside Country School in rural Colby. Victor and Carolyn Stumpner were united in marriage on November 9, 1968 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Abbotsford. In his younger years Victor built pole sheds and silos and worked at Weyerhaeuser in Marshfield. Victor bought a cattle trucking business in 1971 and continued to operate it until 2011 and in 2001 he bought a dog food and bear bait business retiring in 2011.

Victor was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Colby, president of the Chequamegon Hound Club for a number of years and lifetime member of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association.

He enjoyed deer hunting, coon hunting and bear hunting, he also coached baseball and softball for the men’s and women’s league and liked to play cards and shoot pool. He also drove stock car and swam dogs for a number of years.

Victor is lovingly survived by his wife; Carolyn Smazal of Colby, his sons; Randy Smazal of Spencer, Rodney (April) Smazal of Unity, Richard (Amy) Smazal of Loyal and Robbie (Melissa) Smazal of Colby and grandchildren; Brandi, Jordan, James, Connor, Kylie, Dalton, Tristen and Bentley. He is further survived by his brothers; Eugene “Jack” (Irene) Smazal of Unity, Kenneth (Judy) Smazal of Unity and Donald Smazal of Colby, sisters; Jeanette Smazal of Wausau, Delores Petri of Auburndale, Carol (Ronald) Krueger of Abbotsford, Beverly Galowski of Medford, Carol Schwants of Schofield, Marcella Smazal of Colby and Marlene Galowski of Omro.

Victor is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Edward and Charles Jr. and sisters; Bernice, Diane and Betty.

Maurina Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences can be made to www.maurinaschilling.com

DONALD“DON” A. BERGER

ADDRESS: W4779 Apple Ave. Medford Township of Deer Creek Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Sunday, April 21 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 2 days while being surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday May 1 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

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

VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. until the time of services at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 1 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 18, 1931 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Spruce Grove School in Deer Creek and Medford High School

MARRIAGE: Married for 56 years on April 27, 1957 at St. Ann’s Church in the Town of Greenwood, Rib Lake to Armella F. Thums and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He worked at Brost trucking for a few years. After his marriage in 1958 Don worked road construction in Milwaukee. From 1961-1987 he worked for Owens-Illinois Timber Corp. in Tomahawk. Don also worked odd jobs in the Medford area until his retirement. He spent most of his life doing woodswork and loved it. He also enjoyed hobby farming, raising homer pigeons and horses, going to horse auctions and small animal sales.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and past member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Westboro

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Armella F. Berger of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Mark (Debbi) Berger of Westboro, Patricia (Kenny) Weinzatl of Prentice and Ann “Shortie” Wiitala of Ogema

GRANDCHILDREN: Jessica (Mark) Schmidt of Almond, Joseph (Tanya) Berger of Rib Lake, Stephanie Berger of Eau Claire, Craig (Lori) Weinzatl of Rhinelander, Melissa Weinzatl of Rhinelander, Megan and Nicholas Wiitala both of Ogema

3 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Jackson and Siiri Weinzatl and Payton Berger

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Vernon “Mick” Berger of Medford and Marilyn (Dan) Carstensen of Medford

Brother-In-law: Joe Evisch of Bessemer, MI
Sister-In-Law: Mabel Berger of Bruce Crossing, MI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Ruth Ann and Wallace both in infancy, Norma Evisch and Robert “Rusty” Berger

DECEASED FATHER:Herman J. Berger

DECEASED MOTHER: Julia Berger (Maiden Name: Stendel)

URNBEARERS: Special Friends: Pete Ulrich and Lloyd Weinzatl

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Don’s family to be designated at a later date. Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.

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GERALD“JERRY” G. CYPHER AGE: 80

ADDRESS: N3493 Brook Drive, Medford; A township of Hammel resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:30 AM Friday, April 26 at Memorial Health Center, Medford where he was a patient for the past 3 days most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 30 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Sangmoon Kim & Deacon Joe Stefancin

VISITATION: 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 30 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 16, 1932 at the Town of Little Black

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford

MARRIAGE: November 8, 1958 at St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester to Audrey Jensen and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, and prior to his marriage, he worked in ranches in Montana for a period of time. In 1949 he returned to the area and worked as a ranch hand at various local mink ranches. He then worked for 20 years at Marathon Cheese Corp. in Medford until retirement in 1995. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing cards and spending time at their cabin in Perkinstown.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Past Knights of Columbus member

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Audrey Cypher of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 sons – Jerry (Janet) Cypher, Jeff Cypher, and Greg (Michelle) Cypher all of Medford; Daughter – Lori Ann Cypher of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 5

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Mary Rose Pain of CA, John (Margaret) cypher of Stetsonville, Venard (Mary Jane) Cypher of Madison, Herman (Karen) Cypher of Janesville, Mary Ann (Gale) Engel of Chippewa Falls, Joe (Sharon) Cypher of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister - Helen Veleck, Brothers - Donald, Clyde, Eugene, Fr. Micheal and Herbert in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Lawrence Cypher DECEASED MOTHER: Elizabeth Retterath

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Lawrence A Krak, 89 of Gilman, died Friday, April 26, 2013 at
the Gilman Care Center. He was born on December 7, 1923
to the late Michael and Mary (Kotecki) Krakowiecki.

Lawrencewas born and raised in Gilman graduating from Gilman High.
He went to study computer science at UW-EC and later Notre
Dame. Lawrence served his country during WWII in the army.
After his time in the service he returned to work in the
Minneapolis area until returning to Gilman in the late 70’s to
aid his father.
 

Lawrence was an avid outdoorsman and in later years was
instrumental in seeing the Timber Wolf removed from the
endangered species list. He also enjoyed tennis (in his
younger years), gardening and was a fan of all Wisconsin
sports teams.
 

He is survived by many cousins and friends.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, April
30, 2013 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman
with Father Madanu Sleeva Raju officiating. Burial will follow in
the parish cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to
services at the church. The Gilman Funeral Home assisted
 

OLINDA “LINDA”ROHRICK AGE: 104
 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:10 AM Friday, April 26 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided since September of 2007

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 30 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 30

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 5, 1909 at Windsor, CO

EDUCATION: Scottsbluff, NE schools

MARRIAGE: January 9, 1930 at Gering, NE to Samuel Rohrick and he preceded her in death July 11, 1982

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage they resided in Milwaukee where she worked at a garment factory. In 1942 they moved to Stetsonville where they owned & operated Sam’s Curve Inn for 17 years. Then they owned and operated various other taverns for 10 years until retirement. She loved to play cards, puzzles, crafts, quilt making, crocheting, and playing bingo.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford; Past member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville and the Taylor County Tavern League

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – Lucille Worske Touchon of Silver Springs, FL; Virginia “Ginny” Neumueller of Wausau; Diane “Susie”Patrick of Pharr, TX; JoAnn (Dennis) Bender of St. Francis, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Sons – Clarence & Bob Rohrick; Sons-in-law: Don Worske, Leon Touchon, David Patrick & Ralph Neumueller; Great-Grandson: Alexander Hunt; Great Grandsons-in-law: Dennis Kwasigroch & Clifford Akey

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 12 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 19 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 4

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 5 sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Jacob Miller DECEASED MOTHER: Louise Scharp

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren

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RUSSELL “RUSS” R. WEST AGE: 79
 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:01 PM Saturday, April 27 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau where he was a patient for the past 1 day

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 30 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

INTERMENT: Hillside Cemetery, Ogema, WI

VISITATION: 11 AM until the time of services at 2 PM on Tuesday, April 30 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 30, 1934 at Eagle River, WI

EDUCATION: Sacred Heart Catholic School, Chicago, IL

MARRIAGE: 1^st: June 28, 1952 at Chicago to Rose M. Bartucci and she preceded him in death January 1, 1994

2^nd: July 10, 2000 at Prentice to Patricia Andres Wiemer and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He owned and operated a towing business in Arlington Heights, IL for a period of time. He was a partner with his brother Donald in a service station in Lake Zurich, IL for a period of time. He worked as a custodian for several high schools in IL for a period of time. In 1971 he moved to Ogema where they owned and operated Rosie’s Second Hand Barn and Russ’s Tire Repair. In 1994 he moved to Medford where he was working as a custodian for K-Mart until the time of his retirement. He enjoyed wood working, collecting model antique cars, word search puzzels, and spending time with his family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Patricia “Pat” West of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Larry (Marilyn) West of Malta, IL; Janet (Jerry) Magliano of Chapmansboro, TN; Patrick (Robin) West of Wausau; Brenda West of Medford; Virginia (Bob) Luedtke of Denmark, WI & Viola (Alvin) Helland of Denmark, WI; Step-Daughter: Debra Miller of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter – Lisa West in 1975; 2 step-sons: David & Jim Wiemer

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 18& 11 Step GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 15 & 8 Step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers – Robert (Betty) West of Lombard, IL &

Virgil (Sandy) West of Bloomingdale, IL

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 6 brothers & 1 sister

DECEASED FATHER: John Paul West DECEASED MOTHER: Cecilia Marco

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Holy Rosary Church & School, Medford

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Walter W. “Wally” Nixdorf

Age 61, of Dorchester, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield.

Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dorchester. The Rev. Jerome Freimuth will officiate. Committal services will be held privately at a later date. Visitation will be Monday at the church in Dorchester from 3PM until 8PM and again on Tuesday at the church in Dorchester from 10AM until time of services. Serving as pallbearers will be Benjamin Nixdorf, Kraig Rusch, Travis Nixdorf, Travis Lueth, Aaron Lueth and Eric Waldvogel. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

Life Tributes Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Spencer is assisting the family.

Walter “Wally” (aka Billy) William Nixdorf was born September 10, 1951 on the family farm in Clark County, the son of Walter F. and Lorna (Colby) Nixdorf. He attended Pleasant Hill grade school and graduated from Abbotsford High School later attending the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for four years. He delivered milk door to door for Hawkeye Dairy. His hard work led Wally to later become a partner/owner of Hawkeye Dairy. He later sold his interest in the dairy. On November 30, 1974 he married the love of his life Gloria (Lueth) in St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dorchester. In July, 1981 he started employment for the Athens Coop and Harmony Country Coop. He managed the fertilizer plant in Unity for 32 years where he was humbled and honored to serve his farmers, clients, feed and seed reps and his co-workers.

Hobbies included fishing trips to Canada, rifle deer hunting, bowling and traveling. Wally loved playing “Old Maid” with his grandkids, wrestling with those grandkids and was an avid Badger, Brewer and Packer fan.

Wally was a servant of the Lord by participating on various boards, committees and assisting the various pastors at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Memberships included St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dorchester, St. Peter Men’s Group and Abbotsford Sportsman’s Club.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Gloria of Dorchester, his children: Adam (Amber Rau) Nixdorf of Abbotsford; Andrea (Benjamin) Graff of Colby; his grandchildren: Ty Rau, Hannah Nixdorf, Blake Nixdorf, Jebediah Nixdorf, Jeremiah Collopy and Lydiah Collopy; his mother Lorna Nixdorf of Plover; two brothers: Paul Nixdorf of Minneapolis, MN and Allan (Mary) Nixdorf of Abbotsford and one sister Vicky (Don) Rusch of Polonia. Wally is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Wally was preceded in death by his father, Walter F. Nixdorf

Memorials in Walter’s name are being accepted to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Lutheran Malaria Initiative and Prostate Cancer Awareness.

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Waverly Ann Jarvis, age 85, of Withee, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Withee. Rev. Bonnie Cain will officiate. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 12:00 noon until the time of service at the church in Withee. Burial will follow the service in the Riverside Cemetery, Withee.
 

Waverly was born September 14, 1927 to Clarence and Evelyn (Peterson) Mitchell in Iron River, MI. Waverly attended Iron River Schools and graduated from Iron River High School in 1945. She worked at the Telenews Theater in Chicago the summer of 1945 and attended the Masonic School of Nursing in Chicago and earned a RN Degree in 1948, when she moved back to Iron River and worked at the Chrystal Falls Hospital as a nurse for 3 years. Waverly married Arthur Jarvis on June 17, 1950 at the First Lutheran Church in Iron River, MI. After their marriage they moved to East Lansing, MI, where Art attended Michigan State University and earned a degree in Veterinary Medicine. They later moved to Cornell, WI for 3 years and moved to the Owen-Withee area and reside ever since. Waverly was the volunteer coordinator for the Clark County Health Care Center in Owen for more than 25 years.
Waverly was a generous and kind person that loved to golf, travel and meet new people. Among her travels she loved Hawaii and Greece the most. She was an active member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Withee.
 

Waverly is survived by her son, Gary (Glorinda Marie) Jarvis of San Francisco Bay area, CA, her granddaughter; Angelina (Randy) Severson of the San Francisco Bay area and a great-grandson; Orion Severson, her sister; Jeannine (Jack) Watt of Iron River, MI and other relatives and friends.
Waverly is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter; Gayle Jarvis, and two brothers; Jim Mitchell and Bill Mitchell.
 

In lieu of flowers a memorial can be made to Nazareth Lutheran Church.
The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home of Owen is assisting the family with arrangements. Friends may send online condolences to www.maurinaschilling.com
 

ERVIN G. WALWORTH

ADDRESS: 127 E. Black hawk Ave. Stetsonville; Village of Stetsonville Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:40 A.M. Monday, April 29 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 3 at the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

INTERMENT: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 3 at the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 28, 1940 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Area Schools

MARRIAGE: July 29, 1961 at Zion Lutheran Church, Gilman to Darlene J. Berg

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school he worked on various farms and did woodswork for a number of years. Ervin then worked at Stone Container in North Chicago until moving to the Stetsonville area in 1971. He worked at Packaging Corporation of America in Colby until his retirement in 2008. Ervin enjoyed working in the woods, camping, fishing, deer hunting, watching the Green Bay Packers, building bird houses and feeding the birds. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Darlene J. Walworth of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Roger Walworth of Medford, Ricky Walworth of Stetsonville, Debbie (Mike) Hana of Medford and Gary (Lisa) Walworth of Stetsonville

DECEASED DAUGHTER IN LAW: Jody Walworth

GRANDCHILDREN: 10: Tasha (Cody) Neitzel of Stetsonville, Hanna (Special Friend Justin) Rohland of Medford, Natalia (Devin) Draeger of Medford, Joshua Walworth of Eau Claire, Nathan Hana of Medford, Christopher Hana of Medford, Cordell Walworth of Stetsonville, Dylan Walworth of Stetsonville, Ashley (Special Friend Nick) Bucki of Medford and Casey (Special Friend Jordan) Bucki of Medford

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Keegan, Brialynn, Cryndalin, Emma, Eva, Eli, Otto and Kason

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTERS: Donald (Ardella) Walworth of Gilman, Evelyn (Herbert) Messman of Medford and Lois (Galen) Messman of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Robert and Joseph Walworth, Betty Walworth

DECEASED FATHER:Homer G. Walworth

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary J. Walworth (Maiden Name: Mathias)

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Tasha Neitzel, Hanna Rohland, Natalia Draeger, Ashley and Casey Bucki

Active: Joshua, Cordell and Dylan Walworth, Nathan and Christopher Hana and Earl Berg

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

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

CHRISTINA“CHRIS” A. WUDI AGE: 96
 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:30 PM Monday, April 29 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 10 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, May 2 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT: St. Ann’s Cemetery, Township of Greenwood

VISITATION: 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 2 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 21, 1916 at the Township of Rib Lake

EDUCATION: Green Grove Graded school, Township of Greenwood

MARRIAGE: June 20, 1934 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Town of Greenwood to Anton “Tony” Wudi and he preceded her in death November 26, 1982

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked most of her life as a homemaker. She cooked at the Little Bohemia in Rib Lake, worked as a nurses aid at the Rib Lake Health Care Center, did baby sitting work and delivered meals on wheels in the Rib Lake area. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, canning, gardening and cooking.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake; Past member of the Christian Mothers

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Wayne (Patricia) Wudi of Elmhurst, IL & Russell Wudi of Rib Lake

Daughter – Grace Meyer of St. Paul, MN

CHILDREN DECEASED: Sons – Eugene, John & Bob Wudi; Daughter – Barbara Werner

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 20 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 34

GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: Several

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Twin Sisters: Esther Schreiner of Rib Lake & Estelle Laub of Athens

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Martin Pagel; Sister – Theresa Peche

DECEASED FATHER: John F. Pagel DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Liebanow

PALLBEARERS: Mike, Wayne and Russell Wudi

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

AGATHA M. MESKI

ADDRESS: 650 Pearl Street Rib Lake Village of Rib Lake Resident; Former Milwaukee Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:45 P.M. Monday, April 29 at the Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 2 years under the care of Aseracare Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 4 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher and Deacon Mark Priniski

INTERMENT:Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 4 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 14, 1918 at Rib Lake

SCHOOL: Attended Rib Lake area schools

MARRIAGE: October 15, 1938 at St. Casimirs Church, Milwaukee to Leo F. Meski and he preceded her in death

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked at Inland Container as a machine operator in Milwaukee for 26 years. Agatha enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, baking, crocheting and traveling.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Robert (Toni) Miszewski of Ogema and Patricia (Robert) Larson of Franklin, TN

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN 4 GR-GRANDCHILDREN 4 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Bernard Yanko of Rib Lake, John Yanko of Chicago Ridge, IL, Beverly Subel of Muskego and Dolores Knezinek of Sussex

BROTHERS & SISTER DECEASED: Brothers: Frank, Louis, Raymond, Richard, Matthew and Lawrence Yanko

Sister: Margaret Everett

DECEASED FATHER: Louis Yanko

DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Yanko (Maiden Name: Pfeiffer)

PALLBEARERS: Joe, Jim, Dan and Luanne Yanko, Becky Rindt and Dorathy Nelson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Agatha’s family to be designated at a later date. Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements

-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com 

ALENE A. SCHMITTFRANZ AGE: 99
 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:01 AM Wednesday, May 1 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 3 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:00 PM Saturday, May 4 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Sangmoon Kim and Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Chelsea Community Cemetery, Town of Chelsea

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 11:30 AM until the time of services at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 4

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 2, 1914 at Whittlesey, WI

EDUCATION: Whittlesey elementary schools

MARRIAGE: April 7, 1932 at Assumption Catholic Church, Chelsea to Albert Schmittfranz and he preceded her in death March 7, 1998

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She moved to Chelsea in 1932 and worked her whole life as a housewife & mother. She enjoyed gardening, canning, her flowers and feeding the birds.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – James (Linda) Schmittfranz of Rib Lake

Grandchildren – Jean (Pete) Brostrom, Tina (Kris) Brothers, Michelle (Andy) Carlyle, Tony (Bobbie Jean) Schmittfranz, Susan (Joshua) Powell & A. J. Schmittfranz

# GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 13 siblings

DECEASED FATHER: Fred Reinke DECEASED MOTHER: Ida Reinholt

PALLBEARERS: Tony & A.J. Schmittfranz, Josh & Jerry Dvorak, Pete Brostrom, Kris Brothers, Andy Carlyle, Josh Powell

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins & friends

-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

William M. Rudolph, age 86, of Cayuga, formerly of Medford, died on Tuesday April 30, 2013 at his home.  He was born on April 25, 1927 in Medford, the son of William H. and Clara (Bolz) Rudolph.  His early life and schooling were in Medford.  William was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War.  On May 28, 1953 he married Mildred Niemi in Ogema.  William worked as a mechanic at Frischman Motors in Medford in his younger years and then owned and operated the Medford Standard-Amoco Station for 25 years.  The couple moved to Cayuga after their retirement in 1980.     William was a member of the Medford and Glidden VFW and American Legion Posts.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and enjoyed trips to Canada and camping.

He is survived by:

his wife Mildred of Cayuga

his sister-in-laws:

Winnie Rudolph of Medford

Lillian Miller of Oshkosh

Kathleen (John) Kloehn of Minocqua

and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son William, and (2)brothers: Roy and Melvin Rudolph.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday May 4, 2013 at 11:00am from the Glidden VFW Hall.  Rev. Stanley Bahn will officiate.  Military Honors will follow under the auspices of the Glidden VFW Post.

A visitation will be held at the VFW Hall on Saturday from 10:00am until the hour of the service.

Burial will take place at 1:00pm on Monday May 6 at Evergreen Cemetery in Medford.

The Novitzke Funeral Home in Park Falls is assisting the family.