Thursday, July 28, 2011

HAZEL R. SCHILLING



NAME OF DECEASED: HAZEL R. SCHILLING AGE: 74

ADDRESS: N15818 Sandhill Ave., Dorchester, WI; A Township of Mayville, Clark Co. resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:05 AM Wednesday, July 27 at her residence in the Town of Mayville under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Per her request, there will be no services

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 14, 1937 at the Town of Frankford, Marathon Co., WI

EDUCATION: St. Michael’s grade school, Wausau, and was a 1956 graduate of Wausau Neuman High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: previously married and divorced in 1972

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she worked at Wausau Papers in Brokaw for 10 years. She also owned & operated a tavern in the Town of Mayville for a period of time until ill health forced her retirement. She enjoyed snow skiing, fishing and gardening.

SURVIVING SPECIAL FRIEND: Leroy E. Neuenfeldt of Dorchester

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters - Mae Zastrow of Wausau, Beverly Biard of Mosinee, Geraldine (Tom) Weisenberger of Merrill, Carol (Maurice) Normand of Marathon
Brothers – Chester (Paulette) Schilling of Hayward & Robert Schilling of Reno, NV,

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Jane Rodeimier, Rita Weaver, Opal, Ruth Ann, Lanora, Stan & Terry Schilling

DECEASED FATHER: Andrew G. Schilling DECEASED MOTHER: Frances M. Gribowski

OTHER INFORMATION:
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

DELMAR “DEL” P. LEHMAN

NAME OF DECEASED:
DELMAR “DEL” P. LEHMAN
AGE: 77

ADDRESS: 218 E. Blackhawk Avenue Stetsonville Village of Stetsonville

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: peacefully at 6:31 A.M. Tuesday, July 26 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 30 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger, Father Dennis Meulemans and Deacon Joseph Stefancin
PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville where full Military Honors will be performed by the Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519.

VISITATION AT: 8:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Saturday, July 30 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 28, 1933 in Marathon County

EDUCATION: Graduated from Athens High School in 1951

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 5, 1959 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Mary Ann T. Goessl and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957 touring in France and Germany. An involved community member, Delmar served as a volunteer firefighter and constable for the Village of Stetsonville for many years. Delmar worked at Hurds in Medford for a short period of time and then at PCA in Colby for 36 years until his retirement in 1996. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed woodworking and cutting firewood.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville, Paper Workers Union Local #803, Catholic Order of Foresters, Willow Acres, the Willow Region Sportsman’s Club and the High Hopes Hunting Lodge.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Mary Ann T. Lehman of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Six Children: Susan Lehman of Fort Worth, Texas, Brian (Ronette) Lehman of Medford, Pat (Diane) Lehman of Menomonie, Paul (Molly) Lehman of Park Falls, Kathy Lueck of Medford and Amy Hader of Fort Worth, Texas

GRANDCHILDREN: Erin, Gabrielle, Nicholas, Andrew, Chas, Jacob, Samuel, Zachary, Hallie and Nabil

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister: Marian (George) Morgan of Valders, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother: Eugene Lehman
Sister: Delores Wernecki
Grandson: Elliott Lehman
Father-In-Law: Clarence Goessl

DECEASED FATHER: Arthur Lehman DECEASED MOTHER: Elsie Kottke

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Grandchildren

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made in Del’s name to Holy Rosary Church 424 Washington Street Medford, WI 54451 or to Hope Hospice of Medford 537 W. Broadway Medford, WI 54451
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Monday, July 25, 2011

GLORIA J. STUDINGER


NAME OF DECEASED:
GLORIA J. STUDINGER
AGE: 79

ADDRESS: 503 Cedar Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:46 A.M. Sunday, July 24 at Mayo Clinic Health Center, Eau Claire where she had been a patient for the past 7 days surrounded by her loving family

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 29 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: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 28 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford with a 7:45 P.M. Rosary Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Friday, July 29 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 19, 1932 in Wauwatosa, WI

EDUCATION: Attended Whittlesey Schools, 1951 Graduate of Medford High School and Taylor County Normal School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 23, 1955 in Whittlesey to Richard W. “Dick” Studinger and he preceded her in death on December 1, 1994.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: As a young girl she lived with her family in the Town of Chelsea. She taught elementary education in a one room schoolhouse in the Town of Holway. Gloria then worked for the Medford School District in the High School Office for over 30 years. She enjoyed reading, dinner with friends, spending time with her grandchildren, walking, gardening and attending sporting events.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where she volunteered and was very involved.
Past Member of the Homemakers Club in Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Tony of Medford, Mike (Peg) of Medford, Rick (Kim) of Eau Claire, Paula (Mike) Whitman of Kronenwetter, Tim (Sandy) of Marshfield and Mark (Sarah) of Stoddard

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 20 Clint, Brent, Rachel, Kurt, Heather, Melissa, Lindsey, Charlie, Eric, Rebekah, Miranda, Dylan, Emma, Katie, Abby, Sam, Hannah, Josh, Nick and Luke

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 5

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Joyce (Tomm) Lehnigk of Waukesha and Janet “Muffet” Jakubowski of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Half Sisters and Brothers: Linda Lasabe, Marilyn Schmeeckle, Janine Hoffman Reyes, Conrad Hoffman, Elaine (Rick) Grandfield, Eric Hoffman and Theresa (Frank) Hoffman Singh

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother: Eugene “Skip” Roman
Sister: Paula in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Victor J. Hoffman DECEASED MOTHER: Pauline A. “Tootsie” Dittrich

PALLBEARERS: Clint, Brent, Heather, Charlie, Sam, Josh and Lindsey Studinger and Dylan Whitman

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to Gloria’s family to be designated at a later date
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Sunday, July 24, 2011

LOUISE “BETTY” E. WHITE-BECK


NAME OF DECEASED: LOUISE “BETTY” E. WHITE-BECK AGE: 85

ADDRESS: 109 E. Mink Ave., Village of Stetsonville

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:09 AM Saturday, July 23 at Memorial Health Center, emergency room, Medford where she was taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 27 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Sleeva Raju Madanu

PLACE OF BURIAL: Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau, WI

VISITATION AT: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville from 9:00 AM until time of funeral services at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 27

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 7, 1926 at the Township of Little Black, Taylor Co., WI

EDUCATION: Stetsonville area elementary schools, attended Dorchester High School, and was a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st: 11-19-46 @ Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Vernon White and they were later divorced; 2nd: 12-19-95 @ Hudson, FL to Myron “Mike” Beck and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she worked as a carpenter and also as a housewife. In the 1970’s, she started Betty White Fabrics in Stetsonville which she owned & operated for 30 years until her retirement. In her retirement she worked as a volunteer for Hope Hospice. She was one of the founders of Taylor County Citizens Against Domestic Abuse. She enjoyed sewing and working with/helping the people that patronized her store.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville; The Humane Society of the US;

SSURVIVING SPOUSE: Myron “Mike” Beck of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Susan (Bob Likes) White of Wausau, Michael White of Medford & Patricia (Warren) Dums of Kewaskum, WI
Step-Children: Mary (Tom) Cappola of Tucson, AZ, Jerry Beck of Louisiana, Carol (Steve) Niehaus of Wausau, and Bob Beck of Athens
3 Grandchildren: Diana (Robb) Halverson, Rachel Dums, Karissa Dums and 6 Step-Grandchildren
Great-Grandson: Taylor Halverson

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Nita Johnson of Curtiss, Joan Paul of Dorchester, Mae Fetzer of Madison & Gene (Mary) Habermeyer of Normal, IL

DECEASED FATHER: John Habermeyer DECEASED MOTHER: Elizabeth Danen

PALLBEARERS: Dennis, Brian & Larry Johnson, Steve Niehaus, Tim Paul, Joe Schupp

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in her name to Hope Hospice of Medford & Rib Lake
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Thursday, July 21, 2011

CHRISTINE “CHRIS” A. FABER


NAME OF DECEASED: CHRISTINE “CHRIS” A. FABER AGE: 52

ADDRESS: N3417 County Road C, Medford; A Township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:07 AM Thursday, July 21 at Memorial Health Center, emergency room, Medford where she had been taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Saturday, July 23 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger & Rev. Joshua Krieger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 4 PM to 7 PM on Friday, July 22 and also at church from 10 AM until time of funeral services at 11 AM on Saturday, July 23

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 23, 1958 at Wausau, WI

EDUCATION: Wausau area schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: May 9, 1992 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford to Roger Faber

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she moved to Medford and worked at Tombstone Pizza Corp. for 28 years. Most recently she was working out of her home. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and antique shopping.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

SOULMATE: Roger Faber of the Township of Browning

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son - Dane Faber at home in the Township of Browning

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother-in-law: Jacquelyn Faber of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Borchardt DECEASED MOTHER: Corinne Finger

PALLBEARERS: Shawn & Brent Faber, Chip Courtney, Russell Jari, Bernard Becker, Ken Lichtl

OTHER INFORMATION:
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ELVIN “AL” G. FLEEGEL


NAME OF DECEASED: ELVIN “AL” G. FLEEGEL

AGE: 92

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:25 AM Thursday, July 21 at Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 2 years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 26 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Chelsea Community Cemetery, Township of Chelsea

VISITATION AT: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church from 9 AM until time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday, July 26

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 11, 1918 at Waupun, WI

EDUCATION: Highland elementary school, Township of Greenwood, Taylor Co. and attended Diesel Mechanic classes

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st: May 21, 1957 at Shawano, WI: to Esther K. (Riemer) Adams and she preceded him in death March 14, 1986; 2nd: May 6, 1995 at Stetsonville to Viola (Bach) Lewandowski and she preceded him in death April 5, 2007

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Moved with his family to the Township of Greenwood in 1924. He farmed in the Town of Greenwood and drove pulp truck. He then worked for Herman Eggert’s Garage for about 30 years until full time retirement in 1994. After a couple of years of retirement in Birchwood, he and Viola moved to Dorchester. They returned to Medford in 2000. He moved to Country Gardens in 2007 and in 2009 he entered Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center. He enjoyed polka dancing, deer hunting, fishing and flower gardening.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: He has a number of step-children from both marriages.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Ruth Judnic of Medford, Ervin (Margaret) Fleegel of Medford and Arlene (Stanley) Maschack of Montello, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Verna Dassow in 1998, George Fleegel in 1997 and Marian Dassow in 1978

DECEASED FATHER: George Fleegel DECEASED MOTHER: Mathilda Prahl

PALLBEARERS: Gary & Steve Fleegel, Mark & Ed Hull, Bruce Lewandowski, Jeff Neudahl

OTHER INFORMATION:
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

MARYANN SCHILLER


NAME OF DECEASED: MARYANN SCHILLER AGE: 96

ADDRESS: Our House Assisted Living, 1014 W. Broadway Ave., Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:18 PM Monday, July 18 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 5 hours under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 24 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Inurnment of her cremated remains will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 2 PM until time of services at 4 PM on Sunday, July 24

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 31, 1914 at Medford

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford, graduate of Medford High School, and attended Beauty School in Milwaukee

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 16, 1936 at Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Francis Schiller and he preceded her in death June 17, 2008

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage, they traveled with her husband’s work until his retirement. In retirement, they resided in La Mesa, CA for 30 years until moving to Our House Assisted Living in Medford in 2005. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, sewing, knitting and traveling.

MEMBER OF: Attended Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Gary (Phyllis) Schiller of Wisconsin Rapids, WI

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 2 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 4

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Ruth (Robert) Armbrust of Medford
Brother – Arthur (Eleanor) Docter of Portage, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters – Mildred McNamar and Mabel Newton

DECEASED FATHER: John Docter DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Rudolph

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given in her name to Holy Rosary Church and School, Medford
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Friday, July 15, 2011

ROBERT “BOB” D. ANDERSON


NAME OF DECEASED:
ROBERT “BOB” D. ANDERSON
AGE: 88

ADDRESS: Mink Capital Terrace #50 Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:55 A.M. Wednesday, July 13 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab. Center, Medford surrounded by his loving family

A MEMORIAL RECEPTION: will be held at Florena Supper Club on Highway 13 in Medford from 1 to 4 p.m. on August 13

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby, Minnesota

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 25, 1922 in Crosby, Minnesota

EDUCATION: Graduate of Crosby-Ironton High School Crosby, Minnesota

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: January 3, 1948 in Crosby, Minnesota to Margaret “Peg” M. LeBlanc

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE/MILITARY INFORMATION: WWII Veteran. Air Offensive Europe, Normandy and Rhineland campaigns: B-17 waist gunner. Medals including Distinguished Service Cross, Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters. Flew 28 combat missions. Encountered the first German jet aircraft; participated in the famous Poltava mission where virtually all B-17 aircraft were lost in Russia. One mission saw his aircraft return to England with over 1,000 holes. On his first mission 5 aircraft of his 21 plane formation were lost: “50 men gone in one afternoon”. Ended active duty September, 1945. Moved to Medford in 1975 to be Publisher and General Manager of The Star News, retiring in 1992. A lifelong newspaperman, he worked with his father on the Crosby Minnesota Courier after the war and owned newspapers in Menomonee Falls and Sauk-Prairie Wisconsin through 1962, then owned the Gulf Beach Journal in St. Pete Beach, Fla, until 1964, before serving with the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. He became foreman of the production department of the Wisconsin State Journal and The Capital Times in 1967, before moving to Medford. Golf enthusiast and Tee-Hi member for many years

MEMBER OF: Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Newspaper Association, VFW, American Legion, Kiwanis

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Margaret “Peg” M. Anderson of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Tom (Marcy) Anderson of St. Louis, Missouri, Paul (Lisa) Anderson of Harper Ferry, Iowa, James (Cindy) Anderson of Sauk City, WI, Susan (Significant Other: Chris Ryan) Anderson of Kealakekua, Hawaii, Carol (Dan) Brost of Medford, Jeff (Karla) Anderson of Silt, Colorado and Greg (Dawn) Anderson of Medford
Daughter-In-Law: Susan Anderson of Madison, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: Tim Anderson in 2010
Grandson: Lance Corporal Nicholas Anderson in 2006

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 12 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 4

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: Richard Anderson of Crosby, Minnesota
1 Sister: Elizabeth Hanley of St. Louis, Missouri

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Sister in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Elmer L. Anderson DECEASED MOTHER: Alice M. Cunningham
As an old-school newspaperman, he always championed local community issues and never compromised editorial or news integrity. As a result his papers were always at the forefront of open discussion and debate, for the betterment of the community.

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorials and Donations can be made to the Medford Public Library
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

MAYNARD E. NEUBAUER


NAME OF DECEASED:
MAYNARD E. NEUBAUER
AGE: 83

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

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:00 A.M. Monday, July 11 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 3 years.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, July 14 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 8:30 until the time of services at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, July 14 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 12, 1928 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Area Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 9, 1966 to Betty J. Block and she preceded him in death on October 26, 2002

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He worked for Taylor County, the Medford Creamery and Weather Shield until his retirement, at age 65. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing his accordion, listening to polkas and going to garage sales.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: Christian “Ted” Neubauer of Medford
Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 9 Sisters: Mary, Katie, Grace, Agnus, Annie, Rosie, Frances, Bertha and Frieda
7 Brothers: George, Carl, Mike, John and three in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: John Neubauer DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Demleitner

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Maynard’s family to be designated at a later date
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Sunday, July 10, 2011

JOHN A. KAPFHAMER


NAME OF DECEASED: JOHN A. KAPFHAMER AGE: 92

ADDRESS: Golden Living Continental Manor, 600 E. Elm St., Abbotsford; A former Stetsonville resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:30 PM Saturday, July 9 at Golden Living Continental Manor, Abbotsford where he had resided for the past 1 year

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 15 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Sleeva Raju Madanu

PLACE OF BURIAL: Inurnment of his cremated remains and graveside military rites performed by the Stetsonville American Legion Club will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION AT: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville from 9 AM until time of memorial services at 11 AM on Friday, July 15

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 21, 1919 at Browning, Saskatchewan, Canada

EDUCATION: Medford area schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 5, 1945 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Abbotsford to Mercedes Goessl and they recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on 9-5-10

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Army Air Force veteran of WW II. After the military he worked at Hurd Millwork for a period of time. They farmed in the Township of Deer Creek for most of his life until retirement in 1981. They moved to the Village of Stetsonville in 1987. He enjoyed fixing things, reading western books & watching western movies, playing cards and spending time with his family.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville; Catholic Order of Foresters; Stetsonville American Legion;

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Mercedes Kapfhamer of Stetsonville, WI

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Carol Cypher of Fairborn, OH, Jean (Alan) Bushman of Greenwood, Linda Holland of Madison, Kevin (Karla) Kapfhamer of Green Bay, Tim (Yvonne) Kapfhamer of Colby, Brenda (Jim) Duhaime of Schofield

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 21 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 14

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Sisters – Helen Goessl of Mosinee, Viola Dickert of Tennessee, Leona (Jack) Steinmetz of Slinger, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers – Albert & Andy Kapfhamer; 3 Sisters – Marie Lewandowski, Ottilia Mittenzwei, Gertrude Bolz

DECEASED FATHER: John J. Kapfhamer DECEASED MOTHER: Martha F. Ludwig

PALLBEARERS: Grandson - Kody Kapfhamer

OTHER INFORMATION:
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EDNA D. RIEF-KAHON


NAME OF DECEASED: EDNA D. RIEF-KAHON AGE: 96

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:55 PM Saturday, July 9 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 ½ years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 13 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford from 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 13

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 28, 1915 at Rib Lake, WI

EDUCATION: Rib Lake elementary and graduate of Rib Lake High School, attended Wausau Business College

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st – May 28, 1938 at Spirit to Melville L. Rief & he preceded her in death March 2, 1989;
2nd – December 25, 1989 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford to Peter Kahon & he preceded her in death September 10, 2003

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she worked in the Taylor Co. agents & nurses offices. After her marriage, she worked as a bookkeeper for Rief Motors for a period of time. She resided in Medford for most of her life. In 2004 she moved to Country Gardens for 3 years, and has been at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center since 2007. She was very active in many organizations in Medford, holding offices in Taylor Co. Homemakers, Ladies of Immanuel, charter member of Medford Hospital Auxiliary, Medford Curling Club Women, Tee – Hi Woman’s golf & others. She enjoyed playing organ, cooking, sewing, playing bridge, swimming, reading & traveling.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – John (Yvonne) Rief of Westboro; Grandchildren – Jonathan (Darla) Rief of Medford & Shawn (Phil) Ernest of Medford; Great Grandchildren – Maddie Moberg, Jakob Rief, Zachary & Isabelle Ernest

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Harold Blaasch

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Blaasch DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Meyer

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Great Grandchildren: Maddie Moberg, Jakob Rief, Zachary & Isabelle Ernest
Active – John & Jonathan Rief, Shawn & Phil Ernest

OTHER INFORMATION: 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

Friday, July 8, 2011

STELLA G. BRECKE


NAME OF DECEASED:
STELLA G. BRECKE
AGE: 82

ADDRESS: of New Berlin, Wisconsin

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, July 5 at her residence under the care of Sister Ann and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 12 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford
Also services were held on Monday, July 11 at Woodlawn Lutheran Church, West Allis, WI

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

PLACE OF BURIAL: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION AT: 11:30 A.M. until the time of services at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 12 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 5, 1929 in the Town of Deer Creek, Taylor County

EDUCATION: She graduated as Salutatorian from Dorchester High School in 1946, attended Whitewater College for 1 year and graduated from Taylor County Normal School in 1948

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Stella was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Stetsonville. She taught at Pleasant Valley, Hilltop and Dorchester Grade Schools and then Grafton and Thiensville. Stella then worked in Milwaukee at several Insurance Companies until her retirement in 1995. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards and spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: Woodlawn Lutheran Church in West Allis, WI
Former Member: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville, WI

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Audrey Vircks of Medford, Gladys (Emil) Paur of Medford, Ann Holme of New Berlin, WI, Myrtle (Howard) Bedroske of Dorchester, WI Myron (Sharon) Brecke of Curtiss, WI, and Elva (Norman) Larson of Waupaca, WI
Sister-In-Law: Betty Brecke of Stetsonville
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother: Vernon Brecke

DECEASED FATHER: William Brecke DECEASED MOTHER: Bertha Richwalski

PALLBEARERS: Warren Vircks, Mitchell Paur, Russell and David Bedroske, Mark and Duane Brecke

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Stella’s family to be designated at a later date
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Friday, July 1, 2011

JOHN A. TOMASZEWSKI


NAME OF DECEASED:
JOHN A. TOMASZEWSKI

AGE: 45

ADDRESS: N1450 Hemlock Drive Medford Township of Little Black Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:45 P.M. Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at his residence

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Services are pending for John at this time

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 14, 1965 in Stanley, Wisconsin

EDUCATION: Attended Roosevelt High School in Chicago, Illinois

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 25, 1988 in Medford to Cynthia “Cindy” L. Poore and they later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: John enjoyed working on cars and collecting antiques.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son: Michael Tomaszewski
Twins: John Tomaszewski and Lisa (Dan) Trapp all of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Andy Tomaszewski of Chicago, Illinois, Gary (Linda) Tomaszewski of Fairbanks, Alaska, Robert Tomaszewski of Owen, Wisconsin, David Tomaszewski of Phoenix, Arizona and Julie Tomaszewski of Hudson, Wisconsin

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother: Anna K. Tomaszewski (Maiden Name is Kane)

DECEASED FATHER: Andrew J. Tomaszewski

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