Wednesday, November 30, 2011

HUGO M. DeJONG



NAME OF DECEASED: HUGO M. DeJONG AGE: 89

ADDRESS: Villa St. Claire, Neenah, WI; A former Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: November 28, 2011 at Neenah, WI

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 10 at the United Church of Christ, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Rev. Cathy Hinman

PLACE OF BURIAL: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: the United Church of Christ, Medford from 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, December 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 4, 1922 at Herbster, WI

EDUCATION: Herbster, WI elementary and high schools; graduate of UW-River Falls

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: March 9, 1946 at River Falls, WI to Margeret “Marge” Carlsen and she preceded him in death April 16, 2007 after 63 years of marriage

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Army Veteran of WWII. After the service, he finished his education and entered the teaching profession as an Agriculture teacher first in Dorchester and then Medford for 38 years. He coached high school curling and had a couple of excellent teams who placed 1st at the state meet. He was president of the Taylor Co. youth fair for about 35 years. He was involved with Trees for Tomorrow, the Town & Country Breakfast, the livestock show & sale, and many activities with the FFA & FHA. Hugo had the utmost respect for the farming community and was proud to be part of it. He especially loved the farm visits and talking to the farm families. As busy as he was, he made time for his family, keeping Sundays as family day. Hugo was an avid sportsman enjoying hunting, fishing, especially fly fishing, organizing activities and getting involved.

MEMBER OF: The United Church of Christ, Medford where he was a past council and choir member; Medford American Legion Club

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Duane DeJong, Anchorage, Alaska & Kay “Katie” (Jon) St. John of Neenah, WI
Granddaughter – Sonja St. John-Pearsoll of Summerville, SC

CHILDREN DECEASED: grandson – SPC Jon St. John II in 2007

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-Maynard DeJong; Sisters – Dorothy Burkland & Daisy Isaksson

DECEASED FATHER: Sjoerd DeJong DECEASED MOTHER: Boukje VanderPlaats

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation
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Monday, November 28, 2011

ESTHER L. MILLER


NAME OF DECEASED: ESTHER L. MILLER AGE: 90

ADDRESS: Country Gardens, 635 W. Cedar St. #113, Medford, WI; A former township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 24 at her residence in the city of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at a later date

OFFICIATING:

PLACE OF BURIAL: Inurnment of her cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT:

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 9, 1921 at the township of Little Black, Taylor County

EDUCATION: Little White School, township of Little Black

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 7, 1940 at Clinton, Iowa to Norman J. Miller and he preceded her in death January 22, 2004

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage, she worked in Chicago. After her marriage, they resided in De Kalb, IL. In 1943 they moved to the Miller family farm in the township of Medford and resided there until 2000 when they moved to the city of Medford. While farming Esther also worked at Memorial Hospital in Medford for many years until her retirement. For the past 7 years she has resided at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Medford. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, playing cards, cooking and gardening.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford and was a past member of the Ladies of Immanuel

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Cheryl Long of Green Bay
Sons – Ronald Miller of Lake in the Hills, IL, Norman Jr. (Pat) Miller of Wausau and Jeff (Karla) Miller of Rhinelander

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 16

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 5 brothers & 4 sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Axel Theodore Johnson DECEASED MOTHER: Martha Alvida Hanson

OTHER INFORMATION:
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

LESTER “LES” R. ZIELINSKI


NAME OF DECEASED:
LESTER “LES” R. ZIELINSKI

AGE: 82

ADDRESS: 305 W. Apollo Avenue Dorchester Village of Dorchester Resident Former Medford Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:32 P.M. Tuesday, November 15 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past week.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 19 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where full military honors will be performed by the Medford Military Honors Team.

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 19 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 26, 1929 at Stevens Point, WI

EDUCATION: Attended Chicago Area Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: April 11, 1959 in Ogema to Viola G. Smith and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Lester served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a Supply Sergeant from 1951 to 1959. After his time in the service he returned to the Town of Molitor where he farmed with his family until he and Viola moved to Racine where he worked as a machinist at American Motors for a couple of years. They then moved back to the Medford Area where he worked for the conservation department. In 1965 they then moved to Washington and in 1971 returned back to the Medford area where he worked as a machinist until his retirement in 1992. He enjoyed fishing, watching the Packers, the Brewers, NASCAR and spending time with his family.

MEMBER OF: American Legion

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Viola G. Zielinski of Dorchester

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Ken (Diane) Zielinski of Plover, Tammie Zielinski of Medford, Jeanine (Chip) Bartelt of Medford, Michael (Mary Jo) Zielinski of Stevens Point, Galen (Melanie) Zielinski of Rib Lake, Darla Johnson of Rib Lake and Leslie Zielinski of Medford

21 GRANDCHILDREN

16 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN
Sister-In-Law: Elin Sanders of Withee

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Sister: Lorraine Tomczak
1 Brother: Robert Sanders

DECEASED FATHER: Robert Zielinski

DECEASED MOTHER: Helen Wleklinski

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Jasmine Myer, Dylan Brusky, Robin Coppock and Jonathan Wiegl
Active: Ken, Mike, and Brandon Zielinski, Dustin Bartelt, Steven Reynolds and Tyler Brandl

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial’s can be made to Lester’s family to be designated at a later date
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

WILLIAM “BILL” G. THOMAS

NAME OF DECEASED:
WILLIAM “BILL” G. THOMAS

AGE: 96

ADDRESS: 650 Pearl Street, Rib Lake, Former City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:20 P.M. Sunday, November 6 at the Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where he had resided for the past 4 years.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 2:00 P.M. Thursday, November 10 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where full military honors will be performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Rev. Cathy Hinman

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 9 and also from 1:00 P.M. until the time of services at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, November 10 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 25, 1914 at Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Area Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 28, 1948 in Dorchester to Jeanne A. Boelter and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: William served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942 – 1945 being stationed in New Guinea. After returning home, he worked for his father’s floral business where he purchased the business with his brother, Ervin in 1957. They owned and operated Thomas Floral until his retirement in 1980. He was an avid reader, enjoyed golfing, hunting, traveling and playing cards.

PAST MEMBER OF: United Church of Christ, Medford, Medford Area Chamber of Commerce, Tee-Hi Golf Club, Medford Masonic Lodge #217 and the Timber Shrine. Served on the Medford City Council, Served on the Parks Committee on the County Board, Long time member of the Medford Electric Utility Commission and Served as President of the Black River Country Club. William was a charter member of the Medford Lions Club and the Klossner-Dietzler Post #5729

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Jeanne A. Thomas of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dave (Sharon) Thomas of Medford, Bruce (Donna) Thomas of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mary (Duane) Arndt of Hayward and Brian (Sally) Thomas of Westboro

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 8 GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 1

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Hilda Bullington of Medford and Ruthie Childers of Athens, Alabama
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Brothers: Ervin, George and August
3 Sisters: Margaret, Dorothy and Elizabeth

DECEASED FATHER: Valentin A. Thomas
DECEASED MOTHER: Emma Thomas (Maiden Name: Schwabenhausen)

PALLBEARERS: Brandon, Megan and Travis Arndt, Katherine and Elvis Bauman and Roger Mann


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Monday, November 7, 2011

LESLIE “LES” W. DRAY



NAME OF DECEASED: LESLIE “LES” W. DRAY AGE: 87

ADDRESS: N3383 County Road Q, Medford; A township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:00 AM Monday, November 7 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 10 days most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 10 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Rev. Cathy Hinman

PLACE OF BURIAL: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 14, 1924 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford area elementary schools and was a 1943 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 25, 1949 at Stetsonville to Loretta D. Schmidt and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Army Technical Sgt., veteran of WW II having served in the South Pacific from 1943-1946. After the service, he farmed in the township of Medford, was a mink rancher for 15 years, and worked at Hurd Millwork for 41 years until retirement in 1989. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, trapping, dancing, spending time at his pond, building model airplanes, tying fishing flies, planting trees, watching the GB Packers, and was an amateur taxidermist.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Loretta D. Dray of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – Patricia Dray of Sheridan, Wyoming, Denise (Kurt) Staab of Medford
Sons – Russell (Carol) Dray of Medford & Roger (Cindy) Dray of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 6 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 2

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Dale in 2008 & Melvin in 2011

DECEASED FATHER: John Henry Dray DECEASED MOTHER: Selma Agnes Rasmusson

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Craig Staab, Brandon Brandner, Stephanie, Nicholas, Rachel & Matthew Dray; Great Grandchildren – Garret & Mariela Staab

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made either to Hope Hospice or the Memorial Health Center Foundation both of Medford
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