Heaven opened its arms to receive Mary (Probst) Becker on July 19, 2016 at the age of 84.

  She was born in the Town of Rib Lake on November 4, 1931 to Joseph and Ilene (Newcomb) Probst. She graduated from Rib Lake High School and after a short work tenure in Junction City, married Raymond Becker at Rib Lake on October 15, 1949.
  Mary was a firm believer in family, hard work and dignity of human life. She was active with Rib Lake Hope Hospice and was honored as the Wisconsin Hospice Volunteer of the Year in 1998. She was also an Emergency Medical Technician for the Rib Lake Ambulance Service and studied Nursing at Northcentral Technical College. She mentored 4-H club members and was active with ARC (formerly known as the Association of Retarded Citizens) and remained a staunch advocate for the care and education of the developmentally disabled throughout her life.
  Mary made the world a better place through a life dedicated to her large family, friends, and community. Her kindness, generosity and compassion touched many. She was passionate about ecology and the environment. She was an avid reader and valued learning and higher education. She loved the outdoors and had a special connection with nature and the earth; she enjoyed studying and recording Mother Nature’s changes. She had a Master Gardener designation and you could often find her knee deep in dirt. She led by example and taught her children to reach high, live every day to its fullest and never give up.
  The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of her friends and family for the time, love, laughter and friendship shared with her throughout the years. She loved you all. We are especially appreciative of the staff at Medford Aspirus and University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, particularly Michelle Bucki, Jessie Sperl, Dr. Walter Kao/Laura Delp and Dr. Ann O’Rourke – you gave us the gift of additional precious time with her. And to Ron and Ilene, words can never express our gratitude for your undying devotion and commitment to insuring Mom never lacked for anything.

  She is survived by her children: Beverly (Tim) O’Meara of Chicago, Juliann (Mike) Albers of Hickory, NC, Ron Becker of Rib Lake, Marty Becker of Rio, Ilene (Mike) Coleman of Rib Lake, Bernadette (Dale) Strobach of Clear Lake, Duffy (Dennis) Johnson of Green Bay, Christine Becker of Monroe, Edward (Janine) Becker of Medford, Jill Becker of Rib Mountain, Jacqueline (Chad) Becker-Tylka of Chetek, Bonnie Becker of Wausau, Philip Becker of San Francisco, CA, and her siblings: Leo Liebl of Stevens Point, Teresa McGuire, Joan Eisner and Laverne Probst all of Rib Lake. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
  She is preceded in death by husband Raymond Becker in 1985, son Gregory Becker in 1972, sisters Dorothy Schrader, Geraldine Anders and brothers Oscar Probst and Fred Probst.
  The family would like to invite all to a memorial gathering to celebrate her life. It will be held from 12 noon until 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford.
  Per her wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to PBS (The Public Broadcasting System) in her memory at:
Friends of Wisconsin Television
P.O. Box 7929
Madison, WI 53707
www.pbs.org

Pauline E. Thums, 96, of Rib Lake, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Rib Lake.

  Pauline was born December 6, 1919 in the town of Chelsea to Andrew and Emma (Strobach) Mann.

Pauline attended grade school in Whittlesey. While growing up she worked on the family farm. She married Benedict Thums on February 28, 1938 at St. John’s the Baptist Church in Rib Lake, and then settled on the farm. Pauline then went on to work for Gem Products for twenty seven years until retirement. She then cared for her brother John for eight years until his death.

  Pauline loved to farm, crochet, sew, playing cards, listening to music and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Most of all she loved to be surrounded by her family and friends.

  She is survived by her two sons; Ron Thums of Curtiss, and Mike (Mary Ellen) Thums of Rib Lake, twelve grandchildren; Dan, Julie, Terri, Ben, Christina, Dori, Phillip, Steve, Rodney, Kyle, Carrie, Bobbie, and thirteen  great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.

  Pauline is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Daughter Pat Zutavern, Infant Son Daniel, daughter in law Madelyne Thums, three sisters; Margaret, Catherine, and Theresa, and three brothers; Joe, Andy and John.

  A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday July 22, 2016 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake, with Father Otto Bucher officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 PM, Thursday July 21, 2016 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake, a prayer service will be held at 7 PM, visitation will resume Friday morning from 9 AM until the time of services at church. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service, and burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date at St. Ann’s Cemetery.

  Memorial Donations in honor of Pauline E. Thums can 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 can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

Rita Joan Fuchs     

AGE:  64

ADDRESS:  W1217 Wood Lake Ave., Rib Lake, Town of Rib Lake Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  5:10 AM Sunday, July 17, at her residence in the Town of Rib Lake under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday July 21 at Good Shepard Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING:  Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT:    Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION:  Good Shepard Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 20 where there will be a 7:00 PM Catholic Rosary service held and also from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Thursday, July 21

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 14, 1952 in Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Graduate of Holy Rosary Catholic School in Medford and a 1970 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 16, 1972 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Peter Bernard Fuchs and he survives.

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE:  She worked as a stay at home mom for many years. She also worked at Gem Products, Rib Lake, Micros Inc., Rib Lake, Custom Sewing Inc., Rib Lake, and Great Northern Cabinetry, Rib Lake until ill health forced her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, decorating, shopping, watching the Green Bay Packers, garage sales, traveling and spending time with her family.   

MEMBER OF:  Good Shepard Catholic Church, Rib Lake

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Peter “Pete” B. Fuchs of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Brian (Connie) Fuchs of Dorchester, Stephanie Fuchs of Medford, Trisha (Jesse) Kittl of Abbotsford, Kristy (Todd) Schesel of Spencer, Jeff (Brooke Moberg) Fuchs of Medford, Carrie (Chad Leichtman) Fuchs of Colby

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Taylor Reinhardt, Gavin, Ethan, Camryn, & Evan Fuchs, Cortney & Hunter Kittl, Emily & Kellie Schesel, Jamisyn Leichtman, and one great-grandchild on the way         SURVIVING

BROTHERS/SISTERS: Bernie (Ron) Oberley of Chelsea, John (Mary) Grant of Weston, Donnie (Barb) Grant of Medford, Mike (Ilene) Grant of Medford, Betty (Jerry) Stuessy of Medford, Bob (Linda) Grant of Franklin, WI

SURVIVING SISTER-IN-LAW: Deb Grant of Medford

DECEASED BROTHER: Ed Grant in 2007

DECEASED FATHER: Jerome Valentine Grant     

DECEASED MOTHER: Irene Marie Kleiber

PALLBEARERS:  Ryan & Peter Fuchs, Justin & Jim Grant, Todd Stuessy, Taylor Reinhardt, Neil Kauer

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

-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com 

  Delbert Bruce Wells, husband, father, grandfather, carpenter, farmer, trapper, hunter, and fisherman died peacefully at home on July 21, 2016 surrounded by his family under the care of Hope Hospice.           Delbert was born to Harry David Wells and Bonnie Louise (Alexander) Wells in Kincaid, IL. He attended various elementary schools in Michigan, Meadowbrook School in the Town of Hammel and Medford High School.

  Delbert joined the Navy in 1943 and served as a gunner on merchant and Navy troop and supply ships in the European, Mediterranean and Pacific Theaters. In 1946 he married the love of his life, Genevieve Mae Diels, and the family settled initially in the Town of Hammel where he farmed and engaged in logging. In 1950 the family moved to West Plains, MO where Delbert honed his skills in carpentry, constructing 9 new homes. In 1963 the family moved back to the Town Hammel, where Delbert was a dairy farmer and carpenter, constructing 24 new homes and renovating many other homes and barns.
  Delbert was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, where he served on the Building Committee, and the Boxrucker-Barry American Legion Post 519 of Stetsonville, WI.
  Delbert is survived by his sister, Lyndoll Wells of Medford, WI, and children: Dale of Allen, TX; Bruce and his wife Sharon (Emmerich) of Mount Vernon, IL; Dawn of Medford, WI; Pamela and her husband Bruce Emmerich of Phillips, WI; David and his wife Mary (Kretschmer) of Melissa, TX; Kevin and his wife Leza (Malstrom) of Medford, WI; Susan and her husband Joseph Belzer of St. Louis Park, MN; Deirdre of Marshfield, WI; Ethan (deceased) and his wife, Tina (Boelk) of Medford, WI; James and significant other Sandi Kuenne of Medford, WI; and Melody and her husband Tim Mueller of Mosinee, WI; 28 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
  Delbert is preceded in death by his wife Genevieve; parents, Harry David Wells and Bonnie Louise (Alexander) Wells; a brother, James; and a son, Ethan John.

  Funeral services for Delbert will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 28, 2015 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in the town of Holway, with Pastor Lowell Bolstad officiating. Burial will follow in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.
  Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, and also on Thursday from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the church.
Honorary Pallbearers are the former military members of the family Lyndoll Wells, Bruce Wells, Dawn Wells, Bruce Emmerich, David Wells and Kevin Wells. His grandchildren Scott Wells, Lynda (Wells) Brock, Jarrod Wells, Kyle Wells, Nicholas Wells, Cody Wells, Ashley (Wells) Vasquez, Lucas Wells, Tonya (Emmerich) Brost, Kara (Emmerich) Sperl, Travis Wells, Nathaniel Wells, Joshua Wells, Benjamin Wells, Kimberly Wells, Lauren Wells, Neill Nettesheim, William Wells, Lucas Nettesheim, James Nettesheim, Aaron Belzer, Brian Belzer, Adam Belzer, Megan (Novinska) Harris, Justin Novinska, Brittany Wells, Samantha (Wells) Brackmann and Bonnie (Wells) Fischer will serve as pallbearers.
Full Military Honors will be performed by the Stetsonville American Legion Military Honors Team
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Delbert’s name to Hope Hospice, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, or Aspirus Medford Hospital Foundation.
  Hemer Funeral Service has been entrusted with arrangements. Onlincondolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

John A. Arndt, age 43, of Withee, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016.  A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Withee.  Rev. Tom Myhre will officiate.  Inurnment to be held at Longwood Township Cemetery.  Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 AM until time of service Saturday at the church.

  John was born on March 5, 1973, the son of Allen and Janice (Anderson) Arndt in Stanley.  He graduated from Owen-Withee High School in 1991.  John worked for various restaurants.

  John enjoyed playing on the computer, especially facebook, watching movies and was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan.

  John is survived by his parents, Allen and Janice of Withee; his sister, Sonia (Damian) Lewis and his two nieces, Jayden and Danica of South Dakota; maternal grandparents, Harvey and Velda Anderson of Withee.  He is further survived by aunts and uncles:  Billy (April) Anderson, Diane Anderson, Donald Arndt, Robert Arndt, Terry (Cathy) Arndt, Larry (Jan) Arndt, David (Terri) Arndt, Judy (Jack) Oliver and Linda Arndt; many cousins, other relatives and friends.

  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Alfred and Bertha Arndt; two uncles, Ronald Anderson and Carl Arndt.

Sayoko (Uchiyama) Olson, 83, passed away on Wednesday July 13, 2016. She was born on October 8,1932, in Tokyo, Japan to Suekich and Kan Uchiyama.

  Sayoko worked at a U.S. Army Post located in Tokyo in the early 1950’s where she met Orlando “Ole” Olson, who became her beloved husband of 63 years. They married in Japan in 1953 and began their family there before moving back to Owen, Wisconsin in 1955 to raise their growing family. She proudly became an American citizen in 1972.

  Sayoko was an extraordinary woman who had a gentle demeanor, a comforting smile, and an admirable work ethic. While Orlando often worked outside the home, Sayoko worked hard to establish the family farm and centered her life around her ever-growing family.  She always made time to have fun - some of her favorite activities included watching professional wrestling with her grandchildren, playing penny-poker and Yahtzee around the dining room table, and celebrating holiday parties into the late night hours with her 100+ family members.

  Sayoko  kept beautiful Japanese traditions alive in her home. She cooked traditional Japanese meals for her family - no small feat since ingredients had to be acquired from Japanese grocery stores in Chicago. In the Spring, she celebrated Japanese Girls’ Day, where the girls in the family dressed in kimonos and set up an elegant display of ornamental dolls in their home. For  Boys’ Day around Easter-time, Sayoko and her family held the tradition of kite flying, and on that day, dozens of colorful kites could be seen in the sky over their farm with kids running through the fields. Sayoko often tied her kite to a fence post when the sun went down so it would continue flying through the night. 

  Sayoko is survived by her children Pauline (George) Rohmeyer, Arlene (Mike) Greschner, Julie Pipkorn, Orlando (Jackie) Olson, Robert (Wendy) Olson, Thomas (YoAnna) Olson, and William (Angela) Olson; one sister located in WI and one sister in Japan; three brothers located in Japan; and many nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Japan. She loved being with babies and babies seemed to easily connect with her - a great skill as she was blessed to be called “Obachan” (Japanese for “Grandma”) by 23 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 11 step-great-grandchildren.

  Sayoko is preceded in death by her husband, Orlando “Ole” Olson who passed away July 2, 2016; her son, Floyd; her great-grandchildren, Ryder and Kyanna; her parents, Suekich and Kan; her son-in-law, Randolph Pipkorn; one brother, three sisters, and one niece.

  Funeral services will be held at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home located at 607 E. 4th St, Owen, WI on Saturday, July 30, 2016, with visitation from 9:30-11:00 AM, and a memorial service from 11:00-11:30 AM.

  Lawrence "Larry" E. Netzer, 81, of Medford passed away on Friday, July 22nd at his Lake Holcombe cottage.

  Larry was born on April 3rd, 1935 in Woodstock, Illinios to Robert and Mary (Klinger) Netzer.  He graduated from Portage High School in 1954.  He married Rita Johnson on October 24th, 1959 in St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester.  Larry was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford.

  Larry was a sausage maker for most of his life.  He learned the trade from his father.  Larry started in the Meat Department of Tombstone Pizza, formulating meat toppings for pizza, snack sticks and jerky.  In 1990, Larry started Hickory Nutz Sausage which specialized in wild game.  His claim to fame is his venison bacon.  

  He loved spending time with his family and friends at Lake Holcombe.  Larry was an avid fisherman and hosted annual fish fries at "Moe's Place" for many years.  

  Survivors include his wife Rita (Johnson) Netzer.  His children: Lori Netzer (Mike Gleiforst), Pat Brost (Wayne Denzine), Dennis Netzer (Trish Ulrich), Angie Isaacson (Brad Isaacson), Tim Netzer (Suzy Netzer), Jeff Netzer (Magga Netzer), Bobbi Breneman (Dave Breneman) and Curt Netzer.  His Brother, Frank Netzer of Holcombe.

  19 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren.

  Two deceased brothers: Robert and Thomas Netzer.

  As per Larry's request, his body was donated for scientific study.  No services are scheduled.

Clinton E. "Sonny" Pilbeam, Medford died Friday, July 29, 2016 at his home.

  He was born July 4, 1945 in Spooner, son of the late Clinton A. and Vivian (LaRue) Pilbeam.

  Sonny worked at Frahm Wood Products in Athens for many years. He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, all of Wisconsin Badger sports and playing cribbage with anyone who had a dollar to lose. Sonny loved camping, and spending time with his family. Most especially he cherished the time he was able to watch his children and grandchildren play softball and baseball or anyone else he knew. He also had a love for animals, especially dogs and horses.

  Survivors include Sharon Stahnke, Medford, his children, Jessica (Chris) Mabie, Medford, Jeff (Janelle Helland) Stahnke, Athens and Josh (Jenny) Stahnke, Edgar, six grandchildren, Sebastian and Alex Mabie, Lucas, Brooke, Erica and Logan Stahnke and one sister, Sandra (Don) Pfau, Maple Grove, MN.

  Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens. The Rev. Joy Nelson Jeffers will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services all at the Athens funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

Mattie Mae Steedley, 77, currently of Abbotsford, formerly of Menomonie, passed away Saturday July 30, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Abbotsford.

  Mattie was born March 4, 1939 in Eau Claire to Daniel and Mary Elizabeth Steedley. She married Donald V. Weber on May 16, 1961, he preceded her in death in 1999.
  Mattie is survived by her children: Donna Bauer of Onalaska, Rhonda Weber of Medford, Ernest Ransom of Mankato, MN, Dawn (Randy) Krause of Westboro, grandchildren: Ross Bauer, Ashley Weber Raddle, Tessa Krause, and Chris Krause.
  She is further preceded in death by her Parents Daniel and Mary Elizabeth Steedley, her Siblings; Robert and Joseph Jackson Steedley, and Mary (Betty) Tognoni.
Mattie was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and meeting and talking with people. She truly loved her “dog” Pumpkin.
Cremation rites have been accorded; a grave side prayer service will take place at 10:30 AM, Saturday August 13, 2016 at St. Henry’s Parish Cemetery in Eau Galle, with Father Jerome Hoeser officiating.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Mattie Steedley can 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 can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

KATHRYN “KATHI” A. THIELKE

AGE: 70

ADDRESS: Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:20 PM Saturday, July 30 at her residence in the City of Medford under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Graveside committal services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 3 at Medford Evergreen Cemetery

OFFICIATING: Rev. David Clements

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 4, 1946 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford area elementary schools, and was a 1964 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: In 1967 at Medford to Jim Mildbrand and they were later divorced

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked as a housewife & mother for most of her life. She worked as a secretary at Northcentral Technical College for a period of time. She enjoyed ceramics, sewing, animals, stamping, scrapbooking & creative writing.

MEMBER OF: Community United Church of Christ, Medford; Past member of the Royal Rough Riders

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – James “Jim” Mildbrand, Jr. of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Bruce (Thressa) Thielke of Withee

DECEASED FATHER: Donovan Wilson Thielke

DECEASED MOTHER: Elvera Fern Talbot Thielke

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by nieces/nephews: Barb (Dennis) Lato of Withee, Dan (Diane) Thielke of New Richmond, Bill (Michele) Thielke of Chippewa Falls, Doug (Bonnie) Thielke of Curtiss
-Memorial contributions may be given to the family for a future designation
-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

Minnie A. Nichols, age 78 of Gilman, WI was called to her heavenly home on

Sunday, July 31, 2016 after a four month courageous battle with brain
cancer.  She passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family and
under the care of Hope Hospice.
  Minnie was born July 23, 1938 in Lublin, WI to Leon and Martha (Lisieski)
Pawlicki.  She grew up in rural Lublin and graduated from Thorp High School
in 1958.  On August 27, 1960, Minnie married Leonard Nichols of Gilman at
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Lublin.  Together they lived and worked on
their dairy farm and raised six children.  Through the years, Minnie has
worked as a homemaker, for Drangle Foods, Gilman Nursing Home, SS Peter
& Paul Catholic Church and Meadowbrook Cemetery, all located in Gilman.
She had a deep passion for her family, flowers, gardening, cooking, canning
and fishing and touched the hearts of everyone that knew her.    Minnie will
be remembered for her many stylish hats, bright colors and loving heart.  A
member of the church Rosary Society, she instilled and showed her family the
importance of love, faith and so much more.
  She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Leonard; six children: Deanna
(Chad) Hoyord of Eau Claire, Randy (Karen), Dennis (Terri), Dianna (friend
Mike Seng) Nichols, Roger (Tina) and Lenny Nichols all of Gilman; 15
grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; a brother: Louis Pawlicki of Chippewa
Falls and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her
parents; a sister: Leona Wisnewski; and brothers: Adam, Vince and Casey
Pawlicki. 
  The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 11:
00 AM at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Gilman.  Burial will be in the parish
cemetery.  Friends may call on Wednesday, August 3rd from 4-8 PM at the
Gilman Funeral Home with a 7:30 PM Rosary; and again, at the church on
Thursday, one hour prior to services.
  The family would like to thank the community of Gilman, family and friends,
Hope Hospice, Wausau Aspirus Hospital and Cancer Center, the doctors,
nurses and staff and Marshfield Clinic for their care and kindness through
Minnie’s illness.  

Lorraine L. Krug, 76, of Stetsonville, passed away Monday August 1, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Lorraine was born May 28, 1940 in Clark County, WI to Elmer and Amelia (Hamm) Neitzel. She graduated from Medford Sr. High School in 1958. She then married George A. Krug on August 9, 1958 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Holway. George survives.

  Lorraine is further survived by her children: Dianne (Lynn) Jochimsen of Medford, Dawn (Jerry) Brink of Medford, Gary (Sara) Krug of Exeland, seven grandchildren; Justin (Shannon) Brink of Madison, Jenna Brink of Madison, Ashley (Oleksiy) Kuprin of Chippewa Falls, Andrew (Courtney) Krug of Auburndale, Logan Jochimsen of Eau Claire, Courtney Krug of Oshkosh, Garrett (Paige Jewell) of Exeland,  five great grandchildren Corey, Amelia, Theodore, Hailey and Brysen, and her Chihuahua; Lila.

  She is preceded in death by her Parents, and Sister Thelma Buchholz.

  Following her marriage, George and Lorraine lived on her family farm for 3 years before purchasing their first home west of Stetsonville, where they lived for 25 years. She worked for Medford and Holway schools in the kitchen. She then went on to work for Weather Shield Millwork Division for 26 years, and retired from there in 2003. In her retirement she loved her home on North Twin Lake where she enjoyed rides on her pontoon and paddle boating.  She took pleasure in working on plastic canvas, listening to country music, watching the Green Bay Packers and most of all, spending time with her family and friends.
  She was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Holway, and a Charter Member of Pine Creek Snowmobile Club, and the Stetsonville American Legion Women’s Auxilliary.

  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday August 6, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Holway. Rev. Lowell Bolstad will officiate. Cremainal inurnment will follow at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7:00 PM, Friday August 5, at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel, and also one hour prior the service at church.

  Memorial Donations in honor of Lorraine Krug can 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 can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

HENRY A. HOFFMANN 

AGE: 99

ADDRESS:  Township of Little Black, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Our House Assisted Living in Medford while in the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: A graveside committal service will take place at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Little Black

OFFICIATING:  Pastor David Clements

INTERMENT:     St. Mary’s Cemetery in Little Black

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 14, 1917 on the homestead farm in the Township of Little Black

MARRIAGE: On February 10, 1943 Henry married Evangaline Krueger and they were later divorced. He then married Blanch Warren on July 29, 1969 and she preceded him in death on February 19, 2004

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Henry lived and farmed on the homestead in the town of Little Black his entire life until he moved to Our House Assisted Living in Medford 8 years ago. He enjoyed collecting tractors.

SURVIVING DAUGHTER: Janet (August) Steffen of Mosinee

GRANDCHILDREN DECEASED: Timothy & Jeffrey Steffen & Sandra Berger

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN:    3: Gary Steffen of Wausau, Thomas (Michelle) Steffen of Wausau & Nicholas Steffen of Mosinee      GR-GRANDCHILDREN:   6: Terri (Nichole) Berger, Jessi Utecht & Kasse Berger all of Mosinee, Paige, Pierce, Payton & Prentis Steffen all of Wausau         GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN:  4: Eli Utecht, Seth, Leon & Sid Burger all of Mosinee

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Lawrence & Robert Hoffmann, Louise Kostroski, Ann Byrne, Bertha Berger & Barbara Erben

DECEASED FATHER: Anton Hoffmann  

DECEASED MOTHER: Bertha Baldermann

PALLBEARERS: Family

Harriet A. Meyer, age 94 of Medford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Medford. 

  Memorial services will take place at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford with Deacon Joseph Stefancin officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford. Cremainal inurnment will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Medford. 

  Harriet was born on September 20, 1921 in Medford, the daughter of Walter & Anna Wesle.  She attended Medford Area Schools and graduated from Medford Area High School. Harriet married Raymond F. Meyer on Nov. 8, 1941 in Medford.  Raymond passed away on April 6, 1982.

  After their marriage they lived in Marshfield for a year and then moved to Dorchester where they farmed.  After retirement they returned to the Medford area.

  Harriet was a faithful member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She volunteered many hours in the lunch program and the reading program at the Holy Rosary Catholic School. Harriet was an accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed sewing for her grandchildren, baking, going for walks and she loved spending time with her friends and family.

  She is survived by her five children, James Meyer of Medford, Mary (Gerald) Gonnering of Dorchester, Sharon (Tom) Bychinski, of Reedsburg, Joanne (Dennis) Kroening of Edgar, and Jeffrey (Carol) Meyer of Medford.    In addition to her children she is survived by a sister Joan (Harold) Bizer and a sisters-in-law Dorothy Wesle of Medford, Marion Meyer of Holcombe, Anna Meyer of Park Falls and Lydia Meyer of Medford, 18 grandchildren, Kevin, Brad, Nate, Phillip, Debbie, Sandy, Kim, Kelly, Glen, Tina, Todd, Christopher, Scott, Clint, Codi, Abby, Haley and Jacki, and 29 Great-Grandchildren.

  In addition to her parents and husband, Harriet was preceded in death by her sister Audrey Klingbeil, brother Glen Wesle, brothers-in-law Alvin, Paul, Art, Clifford, Roy & Ralph Meyer, sisters-in-law Leona Diers & Evelyn Martin. 

  Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to her family to be designated at a later date to Country Gardens and Holy Rosary Catholic School.
 

Jean A. Nowak, 57, Stetsonville, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 6, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with illness.

  Jean was born on April 8, 1959 in Milwaukee and was shortly thereafter adopted by John and Hildegard (Heilman) Zindar She graduated from Sheboygan South High School and attended the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire where she earned degrees in elementary education and special education. She continued her education and later earned a Master’s Degree from University of Wisconsin LaCrosse

  On July 2, 1983, she was united in marriage to David Nowak. The couple lived in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin for three years where Jean taught 3rd and 4th Grade at St. Gregory’s.

  Jean and David moved to Stetsonville where Jean taught for many years at Dorchester Elementary and later at Colby Elementary. She loved being with children and had a special place in her heart for children with disabilities. This quiet, unassuming woman leaves behind a legacy that will stand as an inspiration to her former students, children, and family.

  Jean was very involved with not only her students at school but also with the children and teens at her church. In addition to her church activities, she loved spending time with her family and friends at their cabin where she marveled at the beauty of God’s creation and especially the loons, which she loved watching. Jean’s gentle quiet spirit and warm smile will be missed by all who knew her.

  In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons Adam and Rebecca of Eagan MN, Aaron and significant other Tera and her son Shaun, of Humbird, Wisconsin and her brother John Zindar of Jersey City, New Jersey.

  She is preceded in death by her parents John and Hildegard Zindar and infant grandson Deagan.

  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Abbotsford Evangelical Free Church where the visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until service time. Rev. Bruce Jahnke will officiate. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery II, Medford.

  In honor of Jean, memorials can be made to Special Olympics and Apple Crisis Pregnancy Center of Eau Claire. Rembs Funeral Homes of Marshfield has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com

Colonel Lyndoll L. Wells died Saturday, August 6, 2016 with family by her side under the care of Aspirus Care and Rehabilitation-Medford and Hope Hospice.

  Lyndoll, the third child of Bonnie (Alexander) and Harry Wells, was born on 17 September 1930 in Kincaid, IL. She spent her early years in Illinois before moving with her family to Michigan. She attended kindergarten and first grade in Michigan and then settled with her family in the Town of Hammel in Medford, WI. She attended Meadowbrook School and Medford High School. In 1946, her family moved to West Plains, MO where Lyndoll finished her last two years of high school. After high school, Lyndoll attended the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Memphis, Tennessee and became a registered nurse in 1951.
  Always interested in flying, Lyndoll joined the U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps in 1952. During her service in the Air Force she received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of WI, Madison and her Master's Degree in Nursing Service Administration from the University of MN. In the Air Force she attended the Air Force Flight Nurse Course and served as an aeromedical flight nurse from 1959 to 1961. While in the Air Force, Lyndoll had assignments in Cheyenne, WY; Cambridge, England; Clovis, NM; Wrightstown, NJ and Montgomery, AL. In 1966, Lyndoll resigned from the Air Force and worked in the private sector for a year. In 1967 she joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and was assigned to Fort Gordon, GA where she was an instructor in the military equivalent of a Licensed Practical Nurse school. In 1971 she was assigned to the U.S. Army Surgeon General’s Office. In this assignment she was the first nurse ever assigned to the team responsible for planning and designing U.S. Army hospitals and clinics.
  Lyndoll retired from the Army in 1975 and started her own business as a consultant in hospital planning and design. For nine years she worked with the Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE supporting the construction of a modern replacement children’s hospital.

  Lyndoll was an avid historian and loved to read about the leaders of the United States and explore the estates of the Revolutionary War leaders and the Civil War battlefields. She was also a woman always on the go. During her life she visited all 50 states and all seven continents. She saw world capitals, walked with penguins, climbed high in the Andes and explored the depths of canyons.
  Lyndoll is survived by her nephews and nieces: Dale of Allen, TX; Bruce and his wife Sharon (Emmerich) of Mount Vernon, IL; Dawn of Medford, WI; Pamela and her husband Bruce Emmerich of Phillips, WI; David and his wife Mary (Kretschmer) of Melissa, TX; Kevin and his wife Leza (Malstrom) of Medford, WI; Susan and her husband Joseph Belzer of St. Louis Park, MN; Deirdre of Marshfield, WI; Ethan (deceased) and his wife, Tina (Boelk) of Medford, WI; James and significant other Sandi Kuenne of Medford, WI; and Melody and her husband Tim Mueller of Mosinee, WI; 28 grandnieces and nephews and 26 great grandnieces and nephews.
  Lyndoll was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Wells and Bonnie (Alexander) Wells; brothers, Delbert and James; and a nephew, Ethan John.
  Visitation will be held Thursday, August 11, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel, from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. A memorial service will follow at 5:00 PM with Pastor Lowell Bolstad officiating.
Full Military Honors will follow the Memorial Service.
Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Military Honors Team. Active pallbearers will be members of her family.
  A private burial service will be held at a future date.
  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Lyndoll’s name to Hope Hospice, Medford or Aspirus Medford Hospital Foundation.
Hemer Funeral Service has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

Galen Todd  Zielinski     

AGE:  49

ADDRESS:  218 N 2nd Street Abbotsford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  Aspirus Wausau Hospital on August 7, 2016 at 2:04PM

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: A private family memorial service will take place at a later date.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: McCleary, Washington, January 14, 1967

EDUCATION: 1985 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: Married to Melanie (Epson) Zielinski on April 10, 1987 and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school Galen worked as a trucker for various companies. He loved being outdoors, going to flea markets, spending time with his family and friends, and working on cars.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Melanie (Epson) Zielinski of Abbotsford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Brandon (Kim) Zielinski of Antigo, Cassandra (Sam Hoffman) of Merrill, Galen (Blaine) Zielinski Jr. of Medford, and his two dogs Beau Beau, a teddy bear, and Daisey Mae, a dachshund.

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Mitchell, Kylee, Grayson         

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Ken (Diane) Zielinski of Plover, Tammie Zielinski of Abbotsford, Michael (Mary Jo) Zielinski of Kronenwetter, Jeanine (Donald Jr.) Bartelt of Medford, Darla (Jeff) Piller of Medford, Leslie Marquard of Dorchester.

# OF SURVIVING NIECES AND NEPHEWS: 18

# OF SURVIVING GREAT-NIECES AND GREAT-NEPHEWS: 23

SURVIVING MOTHER:Viola Gertrude (Smith) Zielinski

DECEASED FATHER: Lester Robert Zielinski    

OTHER INFORMATION:  In lieu of flower, contributions may be given to the family for a future designation.

-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com 

Allen E. Stange, age 84, of Abbotford, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016, at his cabin in the Town of Holway.

  Allen was born on September 19, 1931, the son of Clarence and Linda (Scheer) Stange in the Town of Green Grove. Linda later married Neil Oestrich who became an important factor in his life. He attended elementary school in Green Grove. Allen joined the US Army and served during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Virginia Marie Treankler on December 29, 1952, at Saint Bernard’s Rectory in Abbotsford. Together they raised 7 children. Allen was a journeyman welder at Central Burner and Boiler of Marshfield for 28 years until his retirement in 1994.

  Allen was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Colby. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed deer and elk hunting and trout fishing in the Sioux river. His hobbies include metal detecting, making firewood and maple syrup, picking berries, gardening, flower shopping and playing cards. But most of all, just being at the cabin and enjoying the outdoors.

  Allen is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Virginia, of Abbotsford and seven children, Rhonda Hoesly of Spencer, Jeff (Cheryl) Stange of Spencer, Scott (Donna) Stange of Unity, Randy (Mary Ann) Stange of Abbotsford, Pam (Jim) Resech of Curtiss, Michelle (Paul) Socwell of Medford and Sondra (Mark Rausch) Stange  of Abbotsford; 21 grandchildren, Matthew, Maynard, Michael, Mariah, Wayde, Gavin, Darby, Danielle, Dominique, Monica, Ryan, Beth, Adam, Codey, Elizabeth, Jasiah, Zachary, Haley, Kendra, Jarrett and Makayla and 17 great grandchildren. He is further survived by his brothers and sister, Harold (Jackie) Stange of Colby, Lyle (Alice) Stange of Milwaukee and Jean (Chuck) Montgomery of Waukesha.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Joseph Stange and a son in law, John Hoesly.

  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Colby. Father Peter Manickam will preside. Interment will be at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Colby with full military rites conducted by the Colby VFW Post 2227. Family and friends are welcome from 9:00 a.m. until time 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Serving as Allen’s pallbearers are, Codey Stange, Wayde Hoesly, Gavin Hoesly, Matthew Stange, Maynard Stange, Michael Stange, Ryan Stange, Zachary Stange and Jarrett Rausch.

  In lieu of flowers a memorial will be designated at a later date. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com

  John J. Schilling, 65, of Dorchester, passed away at his home on Tuesday August 9, 2016.

  John was born in Prentice, WI, November 20, 1950 to Edward and Elizabeth Schilling.
  He is survived by Significant Other: Ruth Dassow of Dorchester, Sons: Jason (Lisa) Schilling of Marshfield, Travis Schilling of Medford, Grandaughters: Marisa and Kaylie Schilling of Medford, Mother: Elizabeth Schilling, Siblings: Jim Schilling of Stetsonville, Kenny (Brenda) Schilling of Rib Lake, Tommy (Linda) Schilling of Medford, Danny Schilling of Medford, Paul (Cindy) Schilling of Medford, Steve (Lori) Schilling of Medford, Jean (Wesley) Singleton of Medford, Betty (Doug) Acker of Marathon, Kathy (Ed) Graff of Dorchester, Mary (Ed) Laher of Medford, Grace (Pat) Tischendorf of Medford, and many nieces and nephews.
  He is preceded in death by his Father: Edward Schilling.
  John worked for the City of Medford on the Street Crew for 15 years, and then went on to log, helping on farms throughout the community, and then worked for Switlicks and Sons Construction and Fur Foods.
  John loved to take part in and attend tractor and truck pulls, and also demolition derbies. He also enjoyed helping his sons with their demo derby  cars. John raced Enduro Cars on dirt track for a period of time. He lived for deer hunting and fishing. He took pleasure in watching Western Movies, going for car rides, cutting firewood with his best friend Mitch Stillman and eating a Big Mac. He was a member of Whitetails Unlimited.
  John will always be remembered for his quick wit and sarcastic sense of humor.
  A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday August 12, 2016 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM, at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel. A prayer service will be Vheld at 6:00 PM, with Deacon Joe Stefancin officiating.

Lucille May Pitzke      

AGE: 91 

ADDRESS:  Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  10:00 AM Monday, August 15, at Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, August 18 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville.

OFFICIATING:  Rev. James H. Babler

INTERMENT: Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION:  Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM Thursday August 18.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:  February 16, 1925 in the Town of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: She was a graduate of Pleasant Valley Grade School, Medford High School, and Wausau Technical College.

MARRIAGE: June 1, 1946 at Stetsonville to Daniel W. Pitzke and he preceded her in death April 30, 1990

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After marriage they resided in Milwaukee for a period of time. In 1949 they returned to the Stetsonville area. Lucille did clerical work in Wausau, Milwaukee, and Medford. She also worked at the Farm and Home Administration until she retired in 1986. In her retirement she did volunteer work. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, sewing, quilting, cooking, and playing the harmonica.

MEMBER OF:  Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville, Zion Ladies Aid, Thrivent Financial, Stetsonville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and Medford VFW Auxiliary

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Karen (Lyle) Hansel of Murrells Inlet, SC

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Sharon S. Pitzke in 1993

SURVIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Anne Allard of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands      

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: One Sister: Geraldine Fierke, Three brothers: Jerome, Bucky, and Marvin Steevens

DECEASED FATHER: Henry R. Steevens     

DECEASED MOTHER: Emma Louisa (Carstensen) Steevens

PALLBEARERS: Her nephews

OTHER INFORMATION:  Memorials may be made to Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville