Monday, February 28, 2011

THOMAS “T.C.” D. CLAUSNITZER


NAME OF DECEASED:
THOMAS “T.C.” D. CLAUSNITZER
AGE: 44

ADDRESS: N5163 Ballpark Drive Medford Town of Chelsea Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:53 A.M. Sunday, February 27 at the Memorial Health Center E.R., Medford where he was taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 2 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

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

VISITATION: 3:00 P.M. until the time of services at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 2 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 30, 1967 at Medford

EDUCATION: 1985 Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: Sarah Hemmer and they later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After High School T.C. worked as a long haul truck driver for Graebel Van Lines for a number of years. He then moved to Colorado where he managed a Rental Car business until moving back to the Medford area. He then worked for United Van Lines as a long haul truck driver for a number of years. He worked for Peterson’s and Sons as a truck driver/construction crew until August of 2010. T.C. enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed gardening, woodworking, 4-Wheeling, working on snowmobiles and NASCAR. T.C. enjoyed spending time at the hunting shack and with his family.

MEMBER OF: NRA and the North American Hunting Club

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Kris (Brian) Miller of Oakfield, WI and Jerri (Steve) Suchomel of Medford
Nieces and Nephews: Shelby (Craig) Perrin of Pace, Florida; Nicole (Robert) Taylor of Mesa, Arizona; Brian Hempel of Medford, Clint (Lisa) Suchomel of Medford and Taylor Hempel of Medford
Also survived by Aunts, Uncles, Other Relatives and Many Friends

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 1 Brother: Mark A. Clausnitzer on April 10, 2006

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother: Jane E. (Maiden Name: Tacke) Clausnitzer of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: David G. Clausnitzer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to T.C.’s family to be designated at a later date
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Monday, February 21, 2011

FERN A. WERNER


NAME OF DECEASED:
FERN A. WERNER
AGE: 95

ADDRESS: 404 Vincent Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:11 A.M. Monday, February 21 at the Golden Living Center, Rib Lake under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 25 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 25 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service that evening and visitation also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Friday, February 25 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 28, 1915 at Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Attended Fairfield School in Deer Creek; 1933 Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 25, 1941 to James B. Werner Sr. and he preceded her in death on December 27, 1981

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Fern was a homemaker. She did volunteer work at Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford. She enjoyed embroidery, baking, reading, playing Sheep’s Head and Bridge. Fern also enjoyed singing and traveling.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford
Past Member of the Tee Hi Women’s Golf Club

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sally (James) Hauser of San Rafael, CA; Charles (Lana) Werner of Burnsville, MN; Suzanne (Jeffrey) Zircher of Bartonville, IL; Barbara (Terry) Beachler of Chillicothe, IL; Deborah (Rolin) Hofmann of Edwards, IL; Mary (Dale) Mokry of Medford and James Werner Jr. of Anchorage, AK

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 14 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 23

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 4 Sisters: Inez Loertscher and Norma Riegert both of Medford; Odile (Henry) Wollum of Louisville, CO and Edythe Engel of Dorchester
Sisters-In-Law: Faye Amo of Dorchester, Donna Buehler of Wausau and Pauline Werner of Madera, CA.

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Mae Perkins, Lucille Etten and James Amo
Also preceded in death by a Great-Grandchild

DECEASED FATHER: Albert Amo DECEASED MOTHER: Caroline Gamper Amo Rehbein

PALLBEARERS: Brett and Craig Beachler, Christopher Sulzer, Jesse Hoffmann, Troy Anderson, Jeffrey Zircher and Paulo Diez

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the March of Dimes
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

YVONNE H. NEUMUELLER


NAME OF DECEASED: YVONNE H. NEUMUELLER AGE: 81

ADDRESS: W5273 Allman Ave., Medford; A township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:45 AM Wednesday, February 16 at her residence in the town of Medford under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Monday, February 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

PLACE OF BURIAL: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION AT: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey from 4-8 PM on Sunday, February 20 and also from 10 AM until time of funeral services at 11 AM on Monday, February 21

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 28, 1929 at Richland Center, WI

EDUCATION: Various elementary schools and she was a 1947 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 31, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey to Harold Neumueller

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage, they resided in Rockford, IL & Loves Park, IL from 1948-1967. Then from 1967-1977 they resided in Medford where she worked as a floral designer for Thomas Floral. From 1977-2006 they again resided in Rockford, IL where she worked in the floral department of Union Hall Department store. From 2006 until present they resided at their present address in the township of Medford. She enjoyed plants, flowers, sewing, crocheting, cards, crossword puzzles, crafts, rose mall painting, and her dogs.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey, Trinity Ladies Aid and Trinity bible study group; Past member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rockford, IL

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Harold Neumueller of the township of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Randall (Caroline) Neumueller of the township of Holway, Ronald (Judy) Neumueller of the township of Medford, Bradley (Robyn) Neumueller of Roscoe, IL & Brenda (Bruce) Gabel of Loves Park, IL

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 6 & 8 step GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 3 & 3 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Verlin (Pat) Bristol of Marcellus, MI, Harriett (Doug) Savacool of Okeechobee, FL, Charlotte (Olin) Rifenberg of Jones, MI, Bonita Thompson of Marcellus, MI, Janet (Bill) Hartman of Jones, MI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-Richard Bristol

DECEASED FATHER: Harry Bristol DECEASED MOTHER: Helen

PALLBEARERS: Honorary-Emily Neumueller, Megan Gabel, Vicki Milkowski, Lori Dalrymple, Jamie Scott, Sandy Derby; Active-Duane Anderson, Scott Neumueller, Reece Neumueller, Matt Gabel, Dave Hartman, Chuck Rifenberg, Brian Rifenberg

OTHER INFORMATION: -Further survived by several nieces & nephews
- In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation
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MICHAEL “MIKEY” A. SHERWOOD


NAME OF DECEASED:
MICHAEL “MIKEY” A. SHERWOOD
AGE: 17

ADDRESS: W6122 Elm Avenue Stetsonville Town of Little Black Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:35 A.M. Wednesday, February 16 at his residence

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 5:00 P.M. Saturday, February 19 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor David Clements

VISITATION AT: 2:00 P.M. until the time of services at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, February 19 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 8, 1993 in Marshfield

EDUCATION: Was currently a senior at Medford High School, Medford

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Mikey did Piece Work at Black River Industries in Medford for a period of time, he also helped out on the neighbors farms. He enjoyed 3-Wheeling, snowmobiling, drawing, listening to music and dancing. Mikey also loved all animals.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister: Susan Sherwood of Stetsonville

SURVIVING PARENTS: Father: Richard A. Sherwood
Mother: Pauline E. Sherwood (Maiden Name: Bloemers) of Stetsonville
Paternal Grandfather: Orville Sherwood of Stanley
Also survived by Aunts, Uncles, Other Relatives and Many Friends

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Mikey’s family
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

BERNARD “BEN” R. RUDOLPH


NAME OF DECEASED: BERNARD “BEN” R. RUDOLPH AGE: 77

ADDRESS: N2759 Grahl Drive, Medford; A township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:50 PM Monday, February 14 at his residence in the township of Browning under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 10:00 AM Saturday, February 19 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Interment of cremated remains will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford at a later date

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 4-8 PM Friday, February 18 where there will be a 7:00 PM Catholic prayer service held that evening and also from 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM on Saturday, February 19

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 19, 1933 at the township of Browning

EDUCATION: Mathey elementary school, township of Medford

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 18, 1961 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Mary Ann Hoeck

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Army veteran having served from 1955 to 1957. He worked at Gad Cheese, Francis Melvin Co. and George Haenel Logging for periods of time. In 1970 they purchased a farm in the township of Browning and farmed until retirement in 1996. In retirement he worked at his favorite hobby of making wooden models. He also enjoyed craft shows.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Medford High School FFA Alumni;

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Mary Ann Rudolph of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: George (Pam) Rudolph of Stetsonville, Paul (Tammie) Rudolph of Norfolk, VA, Charles (Dawn) Rudolph of Medford, Angela (Vern) Metcalf of Stetsonville, Diana (Dan) Rogers of Stone Lake, WI, Andrew (Amy) Rudolph of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 14 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 1

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Rachael Sackmann of Stevens Point, Harold (Rita) Rudolph of Medford, Helen (Eugene) Brushaber of Medford, Shirley (Raymond) Molitor of Medford, Edward (Lucille) Rudolph of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sally Koszarek in 1995 & John Rudolph in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Andrew George Rudolph DECEASED MOTHER: Esther Francis Behling

PALLBEARERS: Robert, Edward Jr., Mike & Harvey Rudolph, Douglas & Curtis Brushaber, Dick & Larry Sackmann

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hope Hospice of Medford
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Monday, February 14, 2011

MILDRED A. MEERSTEIN


NAME OF DECEASED:
MILDRED A. MEERSTEIN
AGE: 92

ADDRESS: 2727 North Victoria Street, Roseville, MN; former Town of Deer Creek Resident, Taylor County

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Saturday, February 12 at the Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 18 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Cathy Hinman

PLACE OF BURIAL: Mt. Olive Cemetery, Westboro, WI

VISITATION AT: 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 18 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 3, 1918 in Dolan, South Dakota

EDUCATION: West Sarona Public School in Sarona, WI

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 1, 1938, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rice Lake, WI to William W. Meerstein and he preceded her in death on February 23, 1965

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Mildred worked at the Medford Laundry for 12 ½ years, she then worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield as Head of Linen Delivery for 22 years. Mildred enjoyed embroidery, crocheting and gardening.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Lillian P. Keller of Quincy, IL, Marcella I. Meerstein of Minneapolis, MN, Helen M. (Robert) Kellerman of St. Paul, MN, Kathryn A. (Joseph) Jensen of Sandstone, MN, Robert E. (Elizabeth) Meerstein of Cornell, MI
Special Friend: Doris Johnson of Minneapolis, MN

CHILDREN DECEASED: 2 Sons: William M. and Donald E. Meerstein

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 14 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 27 GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 1

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Margie (Marvel) Kleinholz of Chicago, IL, Alice (Yale) Sherman of Minneapolis, MN, Ruby Stronsky of Fargo, ND, Herman (Cecelia) Fenner of North Branch, MN, Evelyn Engdahl of North Branch, MN, James (Luella) Fenner of Isanti, MN and Robert (Mary) Fenner of Temecula ,CA.
Brother-In-Law: Robert Juza, Sr. of Rice Lake, WI
Sister-In-Law: Laura Fenner of Two Harbors, MN

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Harold Fenner, Dorothy Juza, Florence Ranney, Vernon Fenner; also 4 siblings in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Herman Fenner DECEASED MOTHER: Ella Huebner

PALLBEARERS: David VanDoorn, Jeffrey Jensen, Todd, Timothy, Richard and Matthew Meerstein

SPECIAL THANKS: The staff of Golden Living Center/Lake Ridge, Roseville, MN for their wonderful care (where Mildred was a resident for 3 ½ years). Also to the palliative care team of Health Partners and to the staff of Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN for their compassionate care.

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorials can be made to the Marshfield Clinic Foundation, Marshfield, WI; Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN; Golden Living Center/Lake Ridge, Roseville, MN
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Monday, February 7, 2011

JAMES “JIM” NOLAND


NAME OF DECEASED: JAMES “JIM” NOLAND AGE: 67

ADDRESS: N4418 Timber Drive, Medford; A township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 8:30 PM on Sunday, February 6 on his land in the township of Browning

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Jeffrey Lambrecht

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 4-8 PM Tuesday, Feburary 8 and also at church 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM on Wednesday, Feb. 9

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 19, 1943 at the township of Chelsea, Taylor County

EDUCATION: Medford area elementary schools, was a 1962 graduate of Medford High School; he also attended various mechanic & business classes throughout his life. He was awarded a master mechanic certificate.

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st-May 29, 1963 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey to Dixie Zuleger and they were divorced in 1993; 2nd-February 5, 2005 at Tomahawk, WI to Linda Cottrell and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He worked as a mechanic at Streckert Mfg. in Medford, James Peterson & Sons in Medford, and Van Larhoven Equipment in Medford for periods of time. He did some woods work. Then he worked for Niemuth Implement in Stetsonville as a mechanic and later owned & operated the business until his retirement. He was presently a supervisor on the town board for the township of Browning. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, snowmobiling. softball & dartball.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey; Whittlesey Lion’s Club;

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Linda Noland of the township of Browning

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 daughters-Laura (Craig) Peterson & Karen (John Faber) Hanson both of Medford
2 sons-Edward (Cathy Bohl) Noland & Ronald (Diane) Noland both of Medford
2 step-children: Amanda (Matt) Schnae of Merrill & Nicholas Tessmer of the township of Browning
2 grandchildren-Danielle & Curtis Peterson; 2 step-grandchildren: Talon & Isabella Schnae

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son-David Noland in 2000

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 sisters-Betty Zakowski of Wautoma, Irene Sculley of Fredericktown, MO, & Judy (Ken Baumgartner) Quednow of Curtiss
Brother-Eugene (Nancy) Noland of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-Jerry Noland in 1963; 2 sisters-Pauline Emmerson in 1985 & Elizabeth in infancy

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother-Martha (Neuhaus) Noland of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Albert P. Noland

PALLBEARERS: Tommy & Butch Dassow, Curtis Peterson, Gary, Jesse & Pat Noland, Ed Ludwig, Paul Zakowski

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to either Trinity Lutheran Church of Whittlesey or the Whittlesey Lions Club
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