Monday, November 29, 2010

JILL R. KUENNE


NAME OF DECEASED: JILL R. KUENNE AGE: 46

ADDRESS: W7080 Center Ave., Medford; A township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:30 PM Sunday, November 28 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where she was taken earlier by air ambulance following an accident while riding horse

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Thursday, December 2 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home 4-8 PM Wednesday, December 1 and also from 9 AM until 10:45 AM on Thursday, Dec. 2

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 29, 1964 at the township of Greenwood, Taylor Co., WI

EDUCATION: Township of Greenwood elementary schools; graduate of Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st-9-11-82 at Goodrich to John Faber and they were later divorced; 2nd-October 14, 2000 at the town of Medford to Jeffrey Kuenne and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she worked at Tombstone Pizza Corp. in Medford for the past 26 years, where she was employed at the time of her death. She enjoyed horses, snowmobiling, was a lover of all animals, and enjoyed most of all spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: We Whittlesey Wizzers Snowmobile Club; Black River Riders Horse Club;

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Jeffrey Kuenne of the town of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 daughters-Angie Faber and Amber Faber both of the township of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 6 sisters-Candace (Ed) Bohte of Merrill, Shiela (Dave) Shadrick, Gail (Bob) Dassow, Valerie (Jay) Viergutz, Jeany (Robin) Dassow, Rita (John) Krueger, all of Medford; 5 brothers-Dwight (Sue) Wegerer of Phillips, Orin (Kathy) Wegerer, and Kenneth (Kathy) Wegerer both of Medford, Neil Wegerer of Owen, and Dennis (Lisa) Wegerer of Omro
1 half-sister-Ardis (Jack) Krieg of Monticello, WI

SURVIVING PARENTS: Father & Mother-in-law: Marvin & Joanne Kuenne of the town of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Earl Harry Wegerer DECEASED MOTHER: Darlene Marie Leischer

PALLBEARERS: Ty Dubois, Brian Hanson, Craig Kloth, Dan Roiger, Cody Rabska, Ricky Leonhard, Billy Gebert

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the family for a future designation; Deceased nephew-Dustin Dassow
-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

Friday, November 26, 2010

GEORGE L. WEBB


NAME OF DECEASED: GEORGE L. WEBB AGE: 97

ADDRESS: City of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:30 AM Friday, November 26 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 2 months most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 10:30 AM Tuesday, November 30 at First Baptist Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Brian Wipf

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4:00 PM until the time of a Masonic Service held at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 29 and also at church from 10 AM until time of services at 10:30 AM on Tuesday at church

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 8, 1913 at Kempton, Indiana

EDUCATION: George was educated in the Indiana school system and graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Electrical Engineering along with one-year postgraduate study in Metallurgy

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 72 years of married life together with Frances Chambers and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: George’s engineering interest was in the design of electrical products for automobiles. He had 15 U.S. patents. His designs were put into production by the Essex Wire Corp. to supply Ford and Chrysler automobiles. In Indiana, George supported the Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school and was a deacon. They have resided in Medford since 1994. His hobbies included fishing, golf, ham radio, stamp collecting, and miniature railroads.

MEMBER OF: First Baptist Church, Medford; Medford Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, and Order of the Eastern Stars;

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Frances Webb of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: son-Paul (Lynn) Webb of Medford
2 grandchildren-Scott (Gwen) & Amanda Webb both of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Emmons Webb DECEASED MOTHER: A. Beatrice Lybrook

PALLBEARERS: Scott Webb, Todd Perrin, David Rause, Cory Laher, Dan Wyrobeck, Jack Griffin

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church, Medford
-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

KEVIN “WHITEY” L. PAULSON



NAME OF DECEASED: KEVIN “WHITEY” L. PAULSON AGE: 58

ADDRESS: w5389 County Rd. A, Stetsonville, WI; A Township of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:37 AM Tuesday, November 23 at Memorial Health Center, Medford where he had been a patient for the past 6 days

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held sometime in August of 2011

PLACE OF BURIAL: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Township of Little Black

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 20, 1952 at Medford

EDUCATION: Stetsonville elementary schools, 1970 graduate of Medford High School, BS degree from UW-Stevens Point

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 22, 1980 at Stetsonville to Christine “Tina” R. Nystrum & they were later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked road construction, worked at Liberty Homes in Dorchester and worked on the Ed Brecke mink ranch for periods of time. In July of 2007 he moved to CA and returned to the area in July of 2010. He enjoyed hunting, playing cards, and the Green Bay Packers.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters-Amber Moriarty of Medford & Katie (Seth) Gebauer of Chippewa Falls, WI
Son-Samuel (Johani) Paulson of San Marcos, CA
Grandchildren (4)-Jackson Moriarty, Julian & Brody Paulson, Conrad Gebauer

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 7 sisters-Leanne Peterson of Medford, Margret Kyes & Jane Paulson both of Carlsbad, CA, Joan McElligott of Rochester, NY, Judy Peck of Oceanside, CA, Kristen (Ronald) Zuleger & Cindy Paulson both of Stetsonville; 2 brothers-Sam (Joyce) Paulson of Fallon NV & Peter Paulson of Stetsonville;

DECEASED FATHER: Raymond S. Paulson DECEASED MOTHER: Anna A. White

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

Sunday, November 21, 2010

MARIE ZENTNER


NAME OF DECEASED: MARIE ZENTNER
AGE: 93

ADDRESS: 1014 W. Broadway Avenue Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:43 A.M. Sunday, November 21 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past year and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Per Marie’s request no services will be held at this time

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at Mount Olive Cemetery, Westboro at a later date

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 20, 1917 at Galena, IL.

EDUCATION: Graduate of Ladysmith High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: George W. Zentner and he preceded her in death

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage they moved to the Westboro area. Upon their retirement in 1961 they moved to Woodruff. They then moved to Colby and after her husband George’s death she moved to Medford. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Marie enjoyed helping people.

MEMBER OF: The Homemaker’s Club and Order of the Eastern Star Medford Chapter #254

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 1 Son: Darrel Moyer of Central America
1 Daughter: Elly Zentner- Hackel of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Son: James Moyer

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 5 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 10

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: George Mincoff of Sarona, WI
2 Sister-In-Laws: Mildred Sweningson and Emily Zentner both of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Vata Johnson, Malon and Naiden Mincoff

DECEASED FATHER: Peter Mincoff DECEASED MOTHER: Eliza VanRemorter

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

Friday, November 19, 2010

JOSEPHINE L. ZIEGLER


NAME OF DECEASED: JOSEPHINE L. ZIEGLER

AGE: 81

ADDRESS: W4679 Brink Avenue Medford Town of Browning Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:40 A.M. Friday, November 19 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 months.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 23 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, November 22 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 7:30 P.M. Rosary Service and also from 9:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. Tuesday, November 23 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 25, 1929 in the Town of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Attended Cloverdale School in the Town of Browning

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 17, 1960 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to John G. Ziegler and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1999.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school Josephine moved to Florida where she babysat for around 1 year. She then moved back to the Medford area and was a housekeeper for Holy Rosary Rectory and also for the Morgan Peterson family. After there marriage, she and her husband farmed in the Town of Browning for many years. She also babysat for a period of time. Josephine was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and canning. She enjoyed listening to polka music, playing BINGO, 500 Rummy and trips to the casino. Josephine also enjoyed taking rides in the country, traveling and visiting family and friends.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and the Holy Rosary Council of Catholic Women

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 4 Daughters: Kathy Ziegler of Medford, Patricia (Glenn) Schmidt of Westland, Mich., Diane Gerum of Medford and Linda (Kent) Murphy of Apison, Tenn.

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Grandson: Alex Ziegler in 1993

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 8 Grandchildren: Chad Ziegler of Winona, Minn., Megan (Derrick) Krueger of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Nathan Gerum of Wausau, Melissa and Christopher Schmidt both of Westland, Michigan, Amber Gerum of Medford, Shawn and Autumn Murphy both of Apison, Tenn.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Brothers: Robert (LaVerne) Jari, Matt (Carole) Jari and James (Lois) Jari all of Medford
Sister: Margaret (Bob) Barker of Rockford, IL
Half Sister: Barbara Jari of Rothschild
Step Sister-In-Law: LaVerne Grzegorek of Medford
Also survived by several Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Sister: Marie Jari
1 Brother: Joseph Jari Jr.
Twin Sisters Delores and Dorothy in infancy
Step-Brother: Joseph Grzegorek Jr.
DECEASED FATHER: Joseph M. Jari Sr. DECEASED MOTHER: Augusta Makovec

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Amber Gerum, Shawn and Autumn Rose Murphy and Megan Krueger
Active: Chuck McWilliams, Chad Ziegler, Nathan Gerum, Christopher and Melissa Schmidt, Mike, Daniel and Ben Jari

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Josephine’s name to the Holy Rosary Building Fund or for Mass Intentions 215 S. Washington Avenue Medford, Wisconsin 54451
-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

Sunday, November 14, 2010

MARGARET E. TERRYBERRY-HETREY


NAME OF DECEASED: MARGARET E. TERRYBERRY-HETREY AGE: 95

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:00 P.M. Friday, November 12 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 ½ years.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 18 at the First Baptist Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Brian Wipf

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 17 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 18 at the First Baptist Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 17, 1915 at Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Graduate of Austin High School in Chicago, IL in 1931; Attended Beauty Culture School in Chicago, Il where she received her certificate as a Registered Beauty Culturist

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: May 14, 1937 at Crown Point, Indiana to George Terryberry and he preceded her in death on September 1, 1978. 2nd to Michael Hetrey and they later divorced.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school Margaret owned and operated 4 beauty salons in the Chicago Area until 1944. They then moved to Galveston, Texas where she sold hats and later worked for Starr Dairy in payroll until 1947. Margaret and George then purchased a small dairy farm in the Town of Greenwood, Rib Lake until 1978. Also during this time Margaret worked as a CNA at the Memorial Hospital of Taylor County for 9 years. She was a cook and baker at Miracle Mile Diner for a year and was also a housekeeper and cook for the Holy Rosary Rectory, Medford for several years. Margaret enjoyed cooking, singing and playing the piano, spending time with her family, reading and writing poetry. She also enjoyed bowling. Margaret loved serving and working and never forgot any kindness given to her.

MEMBER OF: First Baptist Church, Medford, Order of the Eastern Star Medford Chapter #254, past 4-H Leader and Margaret was a volunteer at the Riverview Apartments for food service

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Margie (Michael Jr.) Guziak of Medford
Daughter-In-Law: MaryAnn Terryberry of Rockford, IL
Sister-In-Law: Dorothy Matis of Orland Park, IL.

CHILDREN DECEASED: 2 Sons: Michael Terryberry in infancy in 1944 and Douglas on March 26, 2000

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 5 Debra (Eric) Landry of Hawthorn Woods, IL, Kurt (Jackie) Guziak of Newnan, Georgia, Marla (Matt) Harris of Wausau, Michael (Evelyn) Terryberry and Michele (Vern) Long both of Rockford, IL

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 5
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers: Joseph and Michael
1 Sister: Ethel Rettie
Also preceded in death by Special Friend: Melvin Gauerke

DECEASED FATHER: Michael Matis DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Solyon

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Dan and Scott Matis and Bob Rettie
Active: Mike Jr. and Kurt Guziak, Eric Landry, Matt Harris, Vern Long, and Michael Terryberry

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

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

THELMA M. HOFFMAN

NAME OF DECEASED: THELMA M. HOFFMAN

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing and Rehab, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:00 P.M. Saturday, November 6 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab. Center, Medford

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: No services will be held at this time

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 16, 1917 in Troop, New York

EDUCATION: Attended Wausau, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois area schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: January 22, 1950 she married Vincent P. Hoffman at Salt Lake City, Utah and he preceded her in death on February 25, 1992.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Thelma enjoyed baking, cooking and painting.

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Son in infancy

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Sister: Rosemary of Wausau

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Siblings

DECEASED FATHER: Alex Clark DECEASED MOTHER: Katie Peters

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Home of Medford assisted the family with arrangements

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

LISA M. HART



NAME OF DECEASED: LISA M. HART AGE: 33

ADDRESS: 161 Riverside Terrace, Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 3:06 AM on Monday, November 8 in the township of Green Grove, Clark County from the result of an automobile accident

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 13 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor David Clements

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 11 AM until the time of memorial services at 2 PM on Saturday, Nov. 13

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 21, 1977 at Hartford, WI

EDUCATION: Neosho elementary schools and attended Hartford High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she worked in Mayville, WI at Mayville Metals. In 2002 she moved to Medford and was employed at Weather Shield Mfg. for 7 years. For the past 4 months she had been employed at Grassland Butter in Greenwood, WI. She enjoyed crafts, fishing & NASCAR.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2-Tyler Michael Hart & Taylor Erin Hart both of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-Brian (Whitney) Hart of Medford; Sister-Joanne Hart of Medford;

SURVIVING PARENTS: Robert & Joyce Hart of Medford; Paternal Grandmother-Ruth Maher of Hartford, WI

OTHER INFORMATION: -Further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins

-In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation

-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

Saturday, November 6, 2010

EDWARD “ED” J. KAPFHAMER


NAME OF DECEASED: EDWARD “ED” J. KAPFHAMER
AGE: 86

ADDRESS: 635 S. Park Avenue Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:05 A.M. Saturday, November 6, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 10 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 9 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:30 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Wednesday, November 10 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 22, 1924 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Holy Rosary School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: May 26, 1948 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Angeline “Angie” J. Querin and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school Ed worked at the Bootzin Feed Store for a year. He then worked at Hurd Millwork as a machine operator for a period of time. After their marriage they owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Little Black until 1972. He then owned and operated his own business where he did carpentry, home building and remodeling and furniture until his retirement in 1984. In his younger years Ed enjoyed square dancing. He also enjoyed bowling, woodworking, caning chairs, and playing cards.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Angie J. Kapfhamer of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 4 Sons: Gary (Debbie) of Medford, Dan (Jane) Of Medford, Thomas (William Thompson) of Minneapolis and David (Liz) Of Medford
4 Daughters: Peggy (Ruth Robb) Kapfhamer of Oxford, MI, Jeanne (Bruce) Jari of Medford, Cathy (Jim Laduron) Kapfhamer of Nekoosa and Mary (Monte) Olson of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Son: Roy Kapfhamer in June 2010

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 8

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 4 Sisters: Helen Seibel of Medford, Irene Piller of Neenah, Florence (Ed) Sloniker of Greenwood and Sandy Dahl of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Sister: Eleanor Scimeca

DECEASED FATHER: Jacob Kapfhamer DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Kapfhamer Hoffman

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Willis Ross, Clifford Peche, Clifford Zenner, Hank Deml, Sandy Dahl and Irene Piller

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Ed’s family which will be designated to Holy Rosary Church and School 215 S. Washington Street Medford, WI and Hope Hospice 537 W. Broadway Avenue Medford, WI 54451
-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

FRANCES L. SIMEK


NAME OF DECEASED:
FRANCES L. SIMEK
AGE: 82

ADDRESS: 860 Vega Lane, Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:15 A.M. Monday, November 1 at her residence

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 10:30 A.M. Monday, November 8 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Mt. Olive Cemetery in Westboro

VISITATION AT: 3:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, November 7 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where there will be a 7:30 P.M. Rosary Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:15 A.M. Monday, November 8 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 3, 1928 in Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Attended Chicago Public Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 29, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Joseph “Pep” L. Simek, Sr. and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school she worked at a WWII Defense Factory in Chicago where she assembled walkie talkies for 3 years. Then her family moved to the Westboro area where she worked as a maid at Fayette Motel in Medford for about 1 year. Her family then moved to the Edgar area where she worked at the Edgar Basket Factory where she made laundry baskets by hand until August of 1947 when she and Pep then moved to Chicago. Frances then worked at Spiegel’s Catalog Company at nights processing orders for 1 ½ years. She then sold Tupperware at home parties until they moved to the Medford area in 1960. Frances then sold Avon for 3 ½ years. Then in July 1962 she became one of the four founding members of Tombstone Pizza of Medford. Frances was the manager of the production area until the business was sold and upon her retirement in 1986. After her retirement Frances began her Philanthropic Services with donations to the Medford Public Library, the Medford Fire Department, Holy Rosary School and helped numerous, numerous individuals in the community. She was an avid golfer and bowler. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, needlework, baking, cooking and interior design.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Past Member of the Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Joseph “Pep” L. Simek, Sr. of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Joseph Jr. (Donna) Simek of San Diego, CA, Lauren (Fiancée Dennis Caruso) Simek of Jim Falls and Richard (Ann) Simek of Tucson, AZ

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 4 Shannon Achtel of San Diego, CA, Quaid (Jenny) Simek of Tucson, AZ, Seth (Nicole) Simek of Los Angeles, CA and Landin (Tina) Simek of Austin, TX

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 4 Sisters: Rita Seymour, Alice Sillars, Patsy (Neil) Tracy and Anne Bishop all of Wausau
2 Brothers: Ed (Noni) Bishop of California and John Bishop of Cherokee Village, Arkansas
Also survived my numerous Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many, Many Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Laura, Margie, Marie, Bob, Tom and a brother Paul in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Edward A. Bishop DECEASED MOTHER: Lillian G. Knaak

PALLBEARERS: Seth, Quaid, Landin, Jeff and Tony Simek and William Noziska Jr.

OTHER INFORMATION: The family requests no flowers, please, and to make any memorial donations to the Medford Area Fire Department, 639 S. 2nd Street, Medford
-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

ANN ACKER


NAME OF DECEASED: ANN ACKER
AGE: 87

ADDRESS: N4824 Forest Drive, Rib Lake; A Town of Greenwood resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:40 A.M. Tuesday, November 2 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where she had been a patient for less than 1 day.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 6 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger, Father Dennis Meulemans and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 5 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Saturday, November 6 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 14, 1923 in Schonau, Germany

EDUCATION: High School Graduate of Chippewa Falls McDonnell

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 21, 1945 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Raymond G. Acker and he preceded her in death on July 11, 1999

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: During Ann’s High School years she did housekeeping. After school she worked at Allis Chalmers in Milwaukee during WWII for a period of time. In the late 1940’s they moved to the area and the couple farmed in the towns of Greenwood and Goodrich for several years until retirement in 1987. Ann was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, bird watching, sewing and cross-stitching. She enjoyed most of all spending time with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 8 Sons: Dennis Sr. (Nancy), Roy (Judy) and Steven (Wendy), all of Medford, James (Sharon), David (Diane) and Edward (Barb), all of Rib Lake, Michael of Phoenix, Arizona and Douglas (Elizabeth) of Marathon; 4 Daughters: Carol (Timothy) Pernsteiner, Barbara (Charlie) Miller, and Bonnie (Gary) Hebert, all of Medford and Linda (John) Adams of Rib Lake

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Daughter: Edith Ann in infancy 1 Great-Grandson: Jacob Potocnik

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 33 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 29 and 5 Step Great-Grandchildren

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Sisters: Mary (Joe) Havey of Fond du Lac, Hildy (Robert) Boor of Athens and Immy Kalmon of Washburn

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: John Gobernatz

DECEASED FATHER: Frank X. Gobernatz DECEASED MOTHER: Walburga Beck

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons: Brian, Rick, John, Michael and Christopher Acker, Corey Adams, Cody and Luke Pernsteiner

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

Monday, November 1, 2010

JOSEPH “TURBO JOE” A. MRAVIK


NAME OF DECEASED: JOSEPH “TURBO JOE” A. MRAVIK AGE: 56

ADDRESS: N7080 2nd Street, Medford; A township of Chelsea resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:15 AM Monday, November 1 at Memorial Health Center, Medford where he had been taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Thursday, November 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, November 3 and also at church from 10 AM until time of funeral services at 11 AM on Thursday

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 28, 1954 at Chippewa Falls, WI

EDUCATION: Lublin elementary schools, 1973 graduate of Gilman High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 2, 1975 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Thorp to Rita Moss and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he farmed in the Lublin area and did trapping. For most of his life, he worked in the woods as a logger. He also drove semi tractor/trailer for Mueller Bros for a period of time. He enjoyed hunting and his family.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Churches of Chelsea & Whittlesey

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Rita Mravik of Chelsea

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 sons-Lynn Joe Mravik of Chelsea & Ryan (Heather) Mravik of Medford;
1 daughter- Lisa (Bill) Sorensen of Chelsea

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 child in infancy

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 4-Tasia Mravik, Trey, Cole & Kade Williams all of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 sister-Betty Turner of Kenosha; 1 brother-Walter Mravik of Lublin

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 sister-Joanne Mravik

DECEASED FATHER: William Mravik DECEASED MOTHER: Dorothy Markowski

PALLBEARERS: Andrew Ernst, Aaron Moss, Gordon Lekie, Donnie Neubauer

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