MARTHA A. "MICKIE" ZUBER, age 80, a long time resident of Lublin, WI, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2015 at Linden Grove Nursing Home, in Waukesha, WI.  Funeral services will be held at 10am on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church, in Lublin.  Rev. Marion Talaga will officiate and burial of cremains will follow in the parish cemetery.
     Martha Ann Fryza was born in Illinois on February 27, 1935, to John and Verna (Konczak) Fryza.  Mickie was the loving wife of Frank Zuber for 63 years.  Mickie always had a smile on her face, and loved her family and the farm in Lublin, where she and Frank raised their children.  She loved the holidays and sharing her home with those she loved. She will be greatly missed.
     She is survived by her children:  Rena Zuber, Debbie Sweet and Brian (Tara) Zuber; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one sister, Helen.
     She is welcomed to her eternal home by her husband, Frank, who preceded her on September 2, 2015;  her son, Bruce Zuber, on April 8, 2014; her parents; three brothers and one sister. 
     In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family asks for donations to be made to the activities department at Linden Grove Nursing Home, in Waukesha.
     Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.
     Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

 David A. Williams, 56 of Jump River, died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire after a long struggle with cancer

Survivors Include:
his wife, Roxie of Jump River, three children, Amber Williams of Eau Claire, Mandy (Kyle) Owens of Rice Lake and Lukas (Britany Manley) Williams of Cadott, two grandchildren, Mason and Kendra Owens, three brothers, Hugh (Pat) Williams of Cheyenne, WY, Danny Williams of Jump River and LeRoy (Rhonda) Williams of Fort Collins, CO and one sister, Karen Sedlachek of Jump River

SERVICES WILL BE HELD
7PM on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the Gilman Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 PM. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Mt. Nebo Cemetery-Jump River

Dorothy V. Scharer, 92, of Rib Lake, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Medford, and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

  Dorothy was born July 9, 1923 in Monroe, Wisconsin to George and Edith (Kundert) Koehner. She graduated from Monroe High School. She married Galen R. Scharer on October 26, 1946 in Davenport, Iowa. He preceded her death on August 15, 2013.
  Dorothy is survived by her Children: Debbie (Mike) Turner of Rib Lake, and Dr. Galen (Annmarie Gallenberger) Scharer II of Wausau, Grandchildren: Char Ann Sutherlin, Kimberly Lindholm, Dr. Justin (Tina) Scharer, Dr. Brandon (Christy) Scharer and Dr. Nathan (Krista) Scharer, and 9 Great Grandchildren.
  She is also preceded in death by her Parents, and several siblings.
  When Dorothy was younger, she enjoyed dancing and golfing and was the President at Meadowview Country Club in Owen. She helped with the Girl Scouts of America. She was a member and very active in the Alter Guild at St. Katherine’s Episcopal Church in Owen. She was very active in her Children’s and Grandchildren’s lives, and loved them dearly.
  She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Worthy Matron of The Eastern Star, Twentieth Century Club, PTA in Owen, Active Member of the Women’s Auxiliary of The Wisconsin Chiropractic Association, and The Wisconsin Christmas Tree Association.
  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday January 9, 2016 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Father Otto Bucher will officiate. Private burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Dorothy may be given to her family, for designation at a later date. Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

RICHARD “DICK” L. HARTMAN

AGE: 76

ADDRESS: Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Thursday, January 07, 2016 at Aspirus Care & Rehab in Medford surrounded by his loving family

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Medford

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 27, 1939 in Medford

EDUCATION: Dick attended Holy Rosary Catholic Schools in Medford

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Dick worked at various farms in the area for a while. He then worked for Midwest Silo in Medford until they closed. Dick then worked for the City of Medford for a period of time before going to work for Black River Industries until ill health forced his retirement. Dick enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the Packers and he was a passionate bowler.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Special Olympics

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTERS: Don (Diann) Hartman of Medford, Nancy (Jamie) Doberstein of Withee and Barbara (Robert) Gonnering of Curtiss

Dick is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other family and friends

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: RuthAnn Scott

DECEASED FATHER: Raymond J. Hartman

DECEASED MOTHER: Ann M. Hanel

URNBEARER: Skyler Hartman

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Dick’s family to be designated at a later date.
-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

Faith "Tinker" Olson, age 56, of Antlers, OK, formerly of Owen-Withee and Colby, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in Eau Claire.  A Memorial Service will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Community Alliance Church in Withee.  Rev. Dylan Valliere will officiate.  Friends and family are welcome one hour prior to the service at the church for a visitation.

  Faith was born on July 12, 1959 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Bernette Brown.  She graduated from Colby High School in 1977.  Faith worked as a Psych Tech at Clark County Health Care Center for many years.  She was united in marriage to Jim Newell on January 30, 2003 in Las Vegas.  

  Faith enjoyed shooting pool, puzzles, traveling, ghost hunting and decorating for holidays and the different seasons.  She also loved animals.  Most importantly she loved being with her family and caring for and interacting with her grandchildren.

  Faith is survived by her loving husband, Jim of Antlers, OK; four children:  Selena Olson of Tainter Lake, Angela Olson of Antlers, OK, Jaclene Newell of Withee and Derek Newell of Lake Hallie; her step-daughter, Jaime (Drew) Baker of Monticello; six grandchildren:  Sawyer, Wesley, Spencer, Flynn, Quinn and Rigyn.  She is further survived by her brother, Bill Murks (fiancé, Kelly) of Owen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

  She was preceded in death by her mother, Bernette and her grandmother, Deloris Kara.

Daniel W. Romanowski, 52 of Stanley, died in a farming accident on Friday, January 8, 2016.

Survivors Include: his wife of 36 years, Barbara, three children, Dustin (Sheryl) Romanowski of Thorp, Brian Romanowski and Sarah (Dustin Westaby) Romanowski both at home, four grandchildren, Lily, Luke, Brantley and Kaysen, his parents, Ron and Judy Romanowski of Gilman, his paternal Grandmother, Dorothy Baldeschwiler of Chippewa Falls and two brothers, Paul (Lisa) Romanowski of Elk Mound and Peter (Connie) Romanowski of Holmen

Funeral services will be at 11AM on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church-Gilman with Father Phil Juza officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadowbrook Cemetery-Gilman. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 PM on Tuesday at the Plombon Funeral Home in Stanley with a 7:30 rosary. Visitation will continue Wednesday at the church in Gilman one hour prior to services.

GRACE M. PAUL

AGE: 90

ADDRESS: 780 S. Gibson, Medford; A Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:50 AM Sunday, January 10 at Deerview Meadows Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 29 months most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, January 14 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 9:45 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 14

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 5, 1925 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford elementary schools and was a 1942 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: 1st: February 16, 1944 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Vernon Paul and he preceded her in death April 9, 1989; 2nd: October 10, 2010 at Medford to Richard Clarkson & he survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: A lifelong Medford resident, after her education, she worked at Dake Studio, in 1943 worked at Heimerl’s Variety Store and later Hoffman’s Ben Franklin Store for periods of time. She was active in Boy Scouting activities as a den mother from 1952 to 1965. She enjoyed dancing, camping & spending time with her grandchildren/great-grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford & was a past member of the Ladies of Holy Rosary

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Richard Clarkson of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Roger Paul of Hubertus, WI, Bruce Paul of Stetsonville, Lee (Karen) Paul of Medford and Tammy (Dennis) Frey of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter-in-law: Ellyn Paul

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 6 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10 & 3 step-grandchildren

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Doris Schmidt of Wisconsin Rapids

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Arthur & Earl Wegerer, Florence Metroz, Matilda Jakel

DECEASED FATHER: Frank Wegerer

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary (Werhand) Wegerer

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Chrissy Powell, Melissa Kauffman, Mike, Marc & Russell Paul, Brandon Frey

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

MILAN G. CZARNEZKI

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: 604 Gibson, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:31 PM Sunday, January 10 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where he had resided for the past 3 months most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, January 15 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Fr. Phil Juza & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 9:45 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, January 15

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 17, 1926 at the Township of Hammel

EDUCATION: attended Cleveland Elementary School, Town of Hammel and was a 1944 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: October 2, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Lila Mae Retterath and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked in the grain fields in Montana for a period of time & farmed in the Town of Hammel for 7 years. He then worked for the USDA as a soil conservation technician from 1957-1986 when he retired. He also did carpenter work for several years. In retirement, he enjoyed his time working in the woods, maintained a Christmas tree plantation, enjoyed cooking maple syrup, fishing and bow/gun hunting. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren & great grandchildren who brought him much happiness.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and the Catholic Knights of Columbus (Treasurer); He served on the Taylor Credit Union board for 32 years. He also served on the boards of Hope Hospice, Centennial Apartments (Past President), original member of the Town & Country Dairy Breakfast committee, and member of the Association of Retired Conservationists.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Lila M. Czarnezki of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jim (Cas) Czarnezki of Hendersonville, NC, Gary Czarnezki of Medford, John (Nancy) Czarnezki of Rib Lake, Cheryl (John) Bach of Medford, Joanne (Perry) Wolf of Athens

CHILDREN DECEASED: Great-Grandchildren – Tori Jean Czarnezki, Ethan Ryan Czarnezki, Aaron John Czarnezki

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 11

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Dorothy Wesle of Medford, Jack (Arlene) Czarnezki of Milwaukee &
Sister–in-law: Bernice Czarnezki of Milwaukee

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Gerald, Vernon & Sister Elaine Czarnezki, Marie Strebig

DECEASED FATHER: John Czarnezki, Jr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Emma (Federspiel) Czarnezki

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

Enid Viola Blomberg age 103 and longtime resident of Ogema, died Jan. 10, 2016 at Aspirus Nursing and Rehab in Medford where she had resided since 2006.

  She was born to Emil and Ellen (Johnson) Carlson on October 5, 1912 at their home north of Ogema.   She attended Larkin Grade School, Prentice High School, and Teacher’s College in Phillips. In addition, she took correspondence classes from the Federal School of Art, Minneapolis, and attended teaching classes at Superior State College.
  Prior to marriage, Enid taught at Sunnyside, Norlin, and Prentice High Schools and after, was a substitute in the Ogema and Prentice Schools for many years. She has always been remembered fondly by her former students.
  October 26, 1940, Enid was united in marriage to Henry C. Blomberg at the Methodist Church in Tomahawk. They lived there a short time before moving back to Ogema and purchasing a home just south of town. Here they lived the majority of their lives and raised their 3 children. In 2002 they moved to Country Gardens Assisted Living in Medford.

  She was a life time member of the Ogema Baptist Church, taught GMG (Girl’s Missionary Guild), and attended Ladies Aid. She also was a Lady Lion.

  Many summer days were spent at the family’s Stone Lake cottages relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the lake and surroundings.
  Enid was a gifted artist who especially loved to paint the beautiful innocent faces of children. Students, friends, and family members loved Enid’s talent and enjoyed viewing the varied subjects of her paintings.
  Enid is survived by one son, C. Neil (Joanna), Appleton, WI., 2 daughters, Susan (Gary) Siebert, Ogema, Barbara Carroll and friend John Nelson, Medford, grandchildren Annika (Michael) Graif and their children Henry and Oren, Minnetonka, MN., Erik Blomberg, Minneapolis, MN., Derek (Tammy) Carroll and son Oliver, Eau Claire, and many nieces and nephews.

  Enid was preceded in death by her husband Henry, son-in-law Albert Carroll, sisters Dorothy (Jim) Bruner, Bernice (Russell) Mattson, and brother, Herbert (Lucille) Carlson.
  The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Aspirus Nursing & Rehab for their care and compassion during Enid’s last days and a special thank you to R.N.’s, Shannon and Donna.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Ogema Baptist Church on Saturday, Jan. 16 with Pastor Rodney Price officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. up to the time of the service. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Attending Pallbearers will be Gary Siebert, John Nelson, Jim Bruner, David Mattson, Robert Mattson, and Eugene Carlson. Memorial donations in honor of Enid may given to her family, for designation at a later date.

  Online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

Frieda M. Podevels, age 89, of Medford, formerly of Colby, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at her residence with her loving daughter, Karla, and son, Cary, by her side, with the support of hospice.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Peace Lutheran Church in the Town of Frankfort.  Rev. Jeff Tarras will officiate.  Family and friends are welcome one hour before the service at the church for a visitation. 

Frieda was born on July 18, 1926, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Prohaska) Podevels.  She was united in marriage to Harold Podevels on May 31, 1947 at Peace Lutheran Church.  He preceded her in death on May 26, 2010.  Frieda was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and was actively involved in the ladies aid at the church. 

Frieda had many interests in life.  She was a avid gardener, and would enjoy canning the fruits of her labor.  She also liked to sew and make quilts at her church for others.  Her and Harold would cherish those times camping with their family, traveling, and playing board games/cards.  Frieda loved animals especially, cats, dogs, and birds.

Frieda is survived by four children:  Dean Podevels of Reesdburg, Barb Robinson of Prescott Valley, AZ, Karla Podevels of Medford, and Cary Podevels of Stetsonville; three grandchildren: Eric Podevels of MN, Angela Podevels of Lacrosse, and Andrew (Dr. Elizabeth Breuer) Podevels of VT.  She is further survived by a great-grandchild: Ian Podevels.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; an infant granddaugher: Ella Katherine, four sisters: Annie, Minnie, Edna, and Helen, and a brother.

Edna S. Thornton passed away at the age of 99 on January 13, 2016 at Aspirus Nursing and Rehab Center in Medford, Wisconsin where she had resided for the past six years. Edna was born in Bronx, NY in 1916 to Adolph and Josephine Steinbrecher. She was educated in Catholic schools there, eventually graduating from Hunter College in 1935. Following the death of her father in 1932, she lived with, and later cared for, her mother until she passed in 1987. Edna married the love of her life, Paul R. Thornton Jr., in 1938 in New York City where they lived until the war broke out. During the war, Paul was commissioned a Lt. Commander in the US Navy, and the family moved to Pasadena, California. During these years, Edna was employed at Cal Tech doing mathematical research on the Manhattan Project.

  When the war ended, the family returned to the suburban New York City area, bought a house in Yonkers, and started a family. Paul 3rd was born in 1946, followed by Peter in 1949. Edna was a homemaker during the 1950s, performing community and charity work, most notably serving as the President of the Westchester County Easter Seals Society. She returned to the workforce in 1960 when she was employed as the supervisor in the Nestles home office's test kitchen in White Plains, NY.       Several years later she was employed as an administrative assistant to physicists doing research at Columbia University's Nevis Laboratories in Irvington, NY. While employed there, she completed studies at Columbia, later earning a Master’s Degree in Administration. She was eventually appointed as an officer of Columbia, serving as Administrative Assistant to the President of the University. She held this position until her retirement in 1982.

  She then moved to the family's summer home on beautiful Highland Lake in Bridgton, Maine, with her mother, her husband having passed away unexpectedly in 1969. Her years in Maine were again spent doing work for the community. She served on the Bridgton Hospital and Bridgton Library Boards. She was instrumental in helping to start up and operate the Bridgton Hospital Guild's Thrift Shop. While on the Library Board she was instrumental in fundraising events that helped modernize the building and make it more accessible. She was a regular, long-time, and ardent member of a local reading club, the Book Bags. She was also a supporter of various area arts associations. She regularly hosted visiting musicians in her home who came to play with the Sebago-Long Lake Chamber Music Festival during the summer months. She also traveled extensively throughout the US and Europe.

  Ill health forced Edna to move finally to Wisconsin in 2003 to be close to her son, Paul, who arranged cancer care for her at the Marshfield Clinic. In 2008, she was declared cured of her second and third bouts with cancer. Through all of her cancer fights (her first bout with breast cancer occurred in 1966), she remained brave and determined. She always proclaimed her trust in "the power of prayer", and her strong Catholic faith always carried her through. That strength proved to be a model for many people over the years.

  Edna is survived by son Paul (Elise), Rib Lake, Wisconsin; son Peter (Linda), Bronxville, NY; grandson Criterion, Brooklyn, NY; granddaughter Genevieve (Grey) Baker, New York City, and their twins, great grandchildren Fleur and Brittin; and granddaughter Ramona (Jeffrey) Thornton and their son, great grandson Oliver of Wales, Wisconsin.

  A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 22 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 424 W. Cedar St., Medford, WI 54451. Visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM at the church, that same day. Interment of her cremated remains will take place at St. John’s Episcopal Cemetery, Yonkers, NY at a later date. Hemer Funeral Service, Medford, WI serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her name to either St. Joseph’s Church or Bridgton Public Library both of Bridgton, ME

JANE M. MESCHEFSKE

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Aspirus Nursing and Rehab in Medford, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in the Township of Holway

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kris Bjerke-Ulliman

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Cemetery in the Township of Holway

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in the Township of Holway

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 27, 1926 in the Township of Holway

EDUCATION: Jane attended Medford Area Schools and was a 1944 graduate of Medford Area High School

MARRIAGE: 1st: October 10, 1945 to Leroy Hanson and they were later divorced. 2nd: October 27, 1979 in Holway to John Meschefske and he preceded her in death on January 23, 2013

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school, Jane moved to Milwaukee for a period of time before being called home to help raise her brothers and sisters after the untimely death of her mother. She then owned and operated a dairy farm for 25 years while raising her 8 children. When her children reached adulthood, Jane went back to school to become a Certified Nurse’s Assistant. She worked at Medford Memorial Hospital as a CNA for a number of years until going to work at the Clark County Health Center in Owen until her retirement. Jane loved gardening, sewing, baking, listening to concertina and country music, dancing, playing cards with her church ladies and spending time with her family and friends.

MEMBER OF: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in the Township of Holway

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sharon (Mike) Gilles of Wausau, Dennis Hanson and Donald (Gail) Hanson of Owen, Sandra (Dick) Simonson of Colby, Nancy (Dan) Sova of Hewitt, Debra (Pete White) Gaffney and Rick Hanson of Medford
Son-in-Law: Robin Neuenfeldt of Dorchester
Step-Children: Nancy (Daniel) Biersack of Oconomowoc, Larry Meschefske of Loyal, Daniel (Linda) Meschefske of Wausau, Merilee Meschefske of Columbia, Tenn. and Carolyn (Brad) Tenhoff of Bradenton, Fla.

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Tammy (Hanson) Neuenfeldt, Son-in-Law: Gary Gaffney, Granddaughters: Crystal & Casy Hanson

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 18 & 3 Step GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 27 & 6 Step

GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Anna Boxrucker of Owen, Sam Nelson of Willard, Dale (Gloria) Nelson of Cudahy, Sisters-in-Law: Joyce Chmielewski of Mequon and Marge Nelson of Chilton

BROTHER/SISTER DECEASED: Roger Nelson and Grace Nelson

DECEASED FATHER: Arnold L. Nelson

DECEASED MOTHER: Alma Olson

URNBEARER: Rick Hanson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Jane’s family to be designated at a later date to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in the Township of Holway
-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com 

Ronald "Putts" Graffunder passed January 19, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Abbotsford.  Per his request, there will only be a private memorial.
  Putts is survived by his wife: Carol, sons: Brad (Jackie) and Shane (Traci); grandchildren: Sara and Treyton; sisters: Jan (Don) Langteau and Deb (Rick) Berry, brother-in-law: Harold (Charmaine) Amacher, and sister-in-law: Joyce Graffunder.
  Putts is preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, and brothers.

Alvina Maldonis, age 95 of Plymouth, IN formerly of Dorchester, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Culver, IN. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Dorchester. Interment will be held in Dorchester Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 9:30 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Dorchester is entrusted with the arrangements.

  Alvina was born on February 29, 1920, the daughter of Charles and Nona (Nichols) Buchholz in Unity, WI. She attended Forest Grove Elementary School in the town of Holway and was a graduate of Owen High School. She worked in Chicago for a number of years and then came home to marry John Maldonis on August 2, 1941 in Curtiss. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2004. Together they farmed in the Township of Holway until 1980, moving to the Village of Dorchester. She was a lifelong resident of Wisconsin before moving to Indiana in 2005, to be close to her daughter.
  Alvina loved to read, knit, crochet and sew. She had a green thumb, especially with house plants (her favorite was african violets). Most importantly she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and valued her family. Alvina was the foods and nutrition leader for the Pine Creek 4H Club in Holway for many years and later served as general leader of that same club as well as serving on the Taylor County 4H council.
  Alvina is survived by her daughter: Patricia Ann (John) Thieling of Plymouth, IN, grandchildren: Amy Thieling, Jennifer (Travis) Stout, Erik (Heather) Thieling, Kristin (Lou) Thieling-DiRico and great-grandchildren: Jared Thieling, Caden Stout, Brennan Stout, Harrison Thieling and Zoe DiRico. She is further survived by her sister: Fern (Don) Madden of Winchester, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
  She was preceded in death by her husband; John; her parents; four siblings: Evelyn Daniels, Warren Buchholz, Robert Buchholz and Karl Buchholz.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

Inez Loertscher, age 102 1/2, of Medford died January 25, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield.

Inez was born June 21, 1913 in Park Falls, WI to Albert and Lena (Gamper) Amo. They moved to Medford in 1913.
  She attended the former Fairfield school in the town of Browning and graduated from Medford Senior High School in 1932 and from the former Taylor County Normal School in 1933.
  She married Edwin Loertscher on September 26, 1933. They farmed in the town of Medford. Edwin preceded her in death on March 28, 1987.
  Inez was employed from 1963-1964 as a cook in the Medford Senior High School cafeteria and from 1965 to her retirement in 1978 as a cook in the Holy Rosary School Cafeteria.
  She was a member of the Ladies of Holy Rosary, the former G.U.G., the ladies auxiliary of the Chelsea Conservation Club, treasurer of the Chelsea Conservation Club, and the leader of the Cloverleaf 4-H for 8 years.
  She is survived by 4 daughters, Joan Brintnall of Rochester, MN, Carol Gosse of Medford, Janice (Robert) Werner of Marshfield, Jean (Doug) Thomas of Marshfield; 3 sons, Allyn (Lucy) Loertscher of Medford, Valgene (Judy) of Lac du Flambeau and Ronald (Ailene) of Unity; 20 Grandchildren, 27 Great Grandchildren, 9 Great Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Great Grandchild, and 1 sister, Norma Riegert of Medford.
  In addition to her Parents and Husband, she is preceded in death by her son, Harlyn, age 8, a daughter, Gloria, age 15, 5 sisters, Fern Werner, Odile Wollum, Edith (Tootie) Engle, Lucille Etten, Mae Perkin; 1 brother; Jim Amo and a grandson, Dan Valli, age 19.
  She enjoyed gardening, needle craft, making quilts, playing Sheephead, playing marbles, but above all, she loved to visit with her family and friends. In April 2015, she was proud to be a part of a six generation gathering.

  A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday January 28, 2016 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford. Father Phil Juza will officiate; burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford. Visitation will be held 5-7:00 PM Wednesday January 27, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford, with a Rosary Service beginning at 7:00 PM., visitation also at 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM, Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be 6 grandsons, and the remaining 14 Grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.

  Memorial donations in honor of Inez may be given to her family, for designation at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

JOSEPH “JOE” H. DEML

AGE: 88

ADDRESS: 258 Vincent, Medford; A former Town of Molitor resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:43 PM Sunday, January 24 at Aspirus Medford Hospital where he had been a patient for 1 day

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, January 29 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza and Father Frederick Brost

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Molitor Catholic Cemetery, Town of Molitor at a later date

VISITATION: Friday, January 29 from 9:45 AM until the time of services at 11 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 29, 1927 at the Town of Medford

EDUCATION: Thielke Elementary School, Town of Medford and was a 1944 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: May 1, 1951 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Mary Jane Johnson

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a US Army Veteran and later joined the Medford National Guard. He managed the Medford Co-op Hardware Store for 34 years until retirement in 1989. At that time they moved from the City of Medford to Sackett Lake in the Town of Molitor where they resided until recently moving back to the City of Medford. For 15 years they spent their winters at their home in the Rio Grande Valley of southern Texas. He enjoyed hunting & fishing, also doing craft work.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, Catholic Knights of Columbus, West Side Trailwinders Snowmobile Club, a charter member & officer of the Sackett Lake Association, was president of the Royal Rough Riders riding club for many years.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Mary Jane Deml of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daniel (Ann) Deml of N. Fort Myers, FL, Mark (Linda) Deml of Medford & Jane (Kevin) Stuessy of Minnetonka, MN

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 3 – Sadie Deml Hamill of Eau Claire, Josh & Hana Stuessy of Minnetonka, MN & 3 Step-Grandchldren GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Henry (Pat) & Raymond (Janet) Deml both of Medford; Sisters – Agnes Robida of Stetsonville & Mary (Floyd) Emmerich of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Andrew & Jerome Deml, Madlin Kulig

DECEASED FATHER: John Deml

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary (Ertl) Deml

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials are to be made to Holy Rosary School Endowment Fund, Medford
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Norman C. Meinke, age 81, of Stetsonville, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Aspirus Care and Rehabilitation in Medford.  A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby.  The Rev. Mark Neumann will officiate.  Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the church. 

  Norman was born on January 28, 1934, the son of Carl and Esther (Werth) Meinke.  He graduated from Colby High School.  Norman farmed on the home farm in the Town of Hull, Marathon County.

  Norman was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church in Colby.  He enjoyed playing dartball and bowling.  Norman also enjoyed gardening, including his prize raspberries, blackberries and sweet corn.

  Norman is survived by his sister, Gertrude "Trudy" (John) Alexander of Medford and half-brother, Frank Hass of LaCrosse.  He is further survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

  He was preceded in death by his parents; his half-sisters: Erna Smith and Ella Rapp and half-brothers:  Roland Hass, Rueben Hass and Elmer Meinke.

DARLENE C GORDON Age 76

Died Monday January 25, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Abbotsford surrounded by family and under the care of Asera Care Hospice.
  Funeral services will be 11:00 am on Saturday January 30, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 420 Lincoln,  Medford, WI 54451 with Pastor James Krueger officiating.  Visitation will be from 9am until the time of service at the church.
  Born May 29, 1939 in the city of Medford to George and Bertha (Klein) Bartelt. 
  Education:  Graduate of Rib Lake High School
  Married in 1959, moved to the Milwaukee area and later divorced.
  Principle Life Events:  Darlene had several different occupations, but was most proud of the in home daycare she ran for more than 20 years.  Besides children, she enjoyed country music, sewing, playing cards, making crafts and spending time with family.
  Surviving Children:  Ronald (Tammie) Gordon of Oak Creek, Kitty (Fred) Ebert of Medford, daughter in law Susan Gordon of Jacksonville, FL. 7 grand children and 7 great grand children.
  Surviving siblings:  Melvin Bartelt of Sussex, Harold Bartelt of Medford, Kenneth (Doris) Bartelt of Rib Lake, Bernard (Bernice) Bartelt of New Berlin, Brother in law John Klimeck of Medford
  Preceded in death by her parents, her son Dean Gordon, brother Donald Bartelt, sisters Ethel Klimeck and Phyllis Bartelt, sister in laws Mary and Francis Bartelt
  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Darlene’s family to be donated to Diabetes and Alzheimers research.
 

KATHLEEN “KATHY” B. KAAE

AGE: 84

ADDRESS: Ogema, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Rib Lake surrounded by her loving family

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 29, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Rev. Larry Etten

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in the spring of 2016 at Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake

VISITATION: 12:00 P.M. until time of services at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 29, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 1, 1931 in Antigo, WI

MARRIAGE: 1st: Riley Campbell and he preceded her in death. 2nd: James J. Kaae and he preceded her in death

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Kathy worked in a rodeo in Spooner for a period of time. She then worked at a candy factory in Waukegan for a period of time. Kathy then worked in the produce fields in Kenosha. Kathy was a loving mother. She enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking, fishing, camping, bird watching, sewing, crafts and spending time with her family and friends.

MEMBER OF: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and the N.R.A.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Terry (Pam) Campbell, Debra (Steve) Drigot, Gwen Mason all of Kenosha, Denise Green of Stetsonville, Rebekah (William) Olson of Rib Lake, Jamie (Significant Other: Wanda Neuman) Kaae of Ogema, Dana (Zoey) Kaae of Wichita, Kansas, and Kathy (Boyfriend: Paul) Klinkhammer of Kenosha

CHILDREN DECEASED: Dennis Campbell, Dagmar Kaae and Pamela Hubbard
Son-in-Law: Orson Mason

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 22 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 15

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters and 2 Brothers

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 2 Sisters and 1 Brother

DECEASED FATHER: Otis Barnett

DECEASED MOTHER: Frannie Barnett

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RAYMOND “RAY” A. SCHIMON

AGE: 79

ADDRESS: N3217 Lemke Drive, Medford; A Township of Goodrich resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:55 AM Monday, January 25, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where he had been a patient for the past 3 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, January 30 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Molitor Catholic Cemetery, Township of Molitor at a later date

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, January 30

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 2, 1936 at Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Chicago, IL elementary schools, graduate of Lane Technical High School, Chicago, IL

MARRIAGE: February 3, 1971 at Upper Michigan to Frances “Fran” D. Coates and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked lifelong with autos. He resided in Chicago where he taught auto mechanics and also worked at Western Electric until moving to the Town of Goodrich in 1971. There he farmed and owned/operated Schimon’s Goodrich Auto Body until retirement. He enjoyed woodworking, spending time with his family, carpentry work, gardening and being outdoors.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Frances “Fran” D. Schimon of Goodrich

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Brad (Marie) Schimon & Mary Hessefort both of Goodrich, Randy (Linda) Schimon of Tacoma, WA, Kenneth (Madeleine) Schimon of Graham, WA, Terry (Rhonda) Schimon of University Place, WA & Cindy (Steve) DeLand of Puyallup, WA

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son-Jeffery Schimon in 2010; Son-in-law: James Hessefort in 2009

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 14 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 5

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Ronald Schimon of Medford & Rejean Schimon of Chicago, IL

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Robert & Richard Schimon

DECEASED FATHER: John Schimon

DECEASED MOTHER: Margaret Devooght

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Jerry Albamonte; Active – Brad, Randy, Kenneth & Terry Schimon

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