Thursday, January 31, 2013

RUTH M. RIEMER

NAME OF DECEASED: RUTH M. RIEMER AGE: 92

ADDRESS: Deerview Meadows Assisted Living, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:05 PM Wednesday, January 30 at Deerview Meadows Assister Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 6 ½ years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 5 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Father Sangmoon Kim

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 5

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 20, 1920 at the Town of Little Black

EDUCATION: Liberty elementary school, Town of Little Black

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 9, 1936 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Norman Riemer and he preceded her in death in 1997

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage, they farmed in the Town of Little Black for many years. She also spent most of her time as a housewife & mother. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, gardening and spending time with her children & grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Joyce (Eugene) Erickson of Jackson, WI, Karen (Otto, Jr.) Olson of Medford, Richard Riemer of Fond Du Lac, WI, Marjean (Steven) Zemaitis of Mesa, AZ, Rhonda (Mike) Handel of Medford, Kristyn (David) Tickler of Park Falls, Jon (Julie) Riemer of Osceola, WI, Phyllis (Bill) Schafer of Brodhead, WI, Larry (Pam) Riemer of River Falls, WI; Daughter-in-law: Pauline Riemer of Stetsonville

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Marvin Riemer in 2011; Grandson – Gordon Olson in 2006; Gr. Grandson – Gary Olson Jr. in 2009

GRANDCHILDREN: 25 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 30 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Arthur Ludwig of Medford, Dennis (Jeanne) Ludwig of Elkhorn, WI, Betty Fahrenbach of Rhinelander, Marianne (Bob) Olson of Washington

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Lucille Gruny, Harold & Jim Ludwig

DECEASED FATHER: Louis Ludwig DECEASED MOTHER: Bertha Peissig

PALLBEARERS: Urnbearers will be her 8 children

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorials to be given to the family for a future designation -For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

Monday, January 28, 2013

THOMAS R. FRANKE

NAME OF DECEASED: THOMAS R. FRANKE AGE: 80

ADDRESS: 131 S. Cedar St. Apt. B, Stetsonville, WI 54480

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:30 PM Sunday, January 27 at his residence in the Village of Stetsonville under the loving care of his wife, family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be at 1:00 PM Friday, February 1, 2013 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford with military rites performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery

VISITATION: 11:00 AM until the time of services at 1:00 PM Friday, February 1, at Hemer Funeral Home

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 3, 1932 in Milwaukee WI

EDUCATION: He attended kindergarten at Milwaukee Public Schools and then attended grades 1 thru 8 at Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford. 1951 graduate of Medford High School and attended the UW - Madison.

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 14, 1986 at Hopkinsville, KY to Susan Hoffman Martin

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War where he served from 1951 to 1954. While in the military, he was awarded several awards including a Purple Heart. After the service he attended UW-Madison for a year. He returned to Medford in 1975 and worked for the US Postal Service as a mail carrier, clerk, & janitor until retirement. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, camping, playing cards, & reading.

MEMBER OF: He was a lifetime member of Klossner - Dietzler VFW #5729, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Susan Franke of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters: Marjorie (John) Kennedy of Singapore, Laura (Robert) Sargent of Sun Prairie, Susan (Bruce) Guenther of Beaver Dam; Sons: Steven Franke of Madison, Michael (Nancy) Franke of Cottage Grove, Ryan (Kristin) Martin of Medford, and Jonathan (Lisa Zink) Martin of Stetsonville

GRANDCHILDREN: Meredith & Andrew Kennedy, Krista, Kayla, & Sarah Franke, Brianna & Ayden Martin, Mitchell & Sylvia Guenther, Austin Sorum

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother - Richard (Darlene Brost) Franke of Medford
Sister – Virginia (Orin) Koch of Hopkinsville, KY

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother-in-law: Beverly Hoffman of Stetsonville
Surviving also, his very best friend & Uncle – Andy (Lois) Brost of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Robert Joseph Franke DECEASED MOTHER: Emma Marie Brost
Deceased Father-in-law: Charles A. Hoffman, Sr.

PALLBEARERS: Urnbearer – Steven Franke

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

Sunday, January 27, 2013

CAROL J. FLOYD

NAME OF DECEASED:
CAROL J. FLOYD

AGE: 65

ADDRESS: 987 N. Front Street, Rib Lake, Former Ogema Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:08 A.M. Saturday, January 26 at the Memorial Health Center E.R. Medford, where she was taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: A Celebration of Carol’s Life will be held at 5:00 P.M. Thursday, January 31 at the Ice Age Pavilion in Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dr. Bob Giese

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 2:00 P.M. until the time of services at 5:00 P.M. Thursday, January 31 at the Ice Age Pavilion, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 12, 1948 in Merrill

EDUCATION: 1966 Graduate of Wausau High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 2, 1968 at the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in the Town of Maine to Kenneth A. Floyd and he preceded her in death on August 12, 2011

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school Carol worked at Tiny Tot in Merrill where she assembled baby cribs and met her husband. After her marriage she worked as a nurse’s aide at the Golden Living Center, Rib Lake for 15 years. Ken and Carol purchased and operated multiple taverns in Taylor County, where she was currently bartending at the Bird’s Nest in Rib Lake at the time of her death. She enjoyed babysitting, playing cards, gambling, feeding and watching the birds. Carol loved to socialize.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Michael (Laurie) Floyd of Ogema, Terry (Wendy) Floyd of Menomonee, Renea (Derrick) Sukow of Merrill, Theresa (Jon) Westberg of Prentice and Brian (Kristy) Floyd of Medford
Son-In-Law: Gene Graumann of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Tammy Graumann in 2007

GRANDCHILDREN: 18 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 12

SURVIVING SISTERS: Lorraine Steckling of Merrill, Joyce Teeples of Merrill, Julaine (Bob) Laak of Merrill and Audrey Steckling
Brothers-In-Law: Robert Bauer of Merrill and Gary Floyd of Arizona

DECEASED BROTHER/SISTER: Dale Steckling and Beverly Bauer

DECEASED FATHER: Albert E.P. Steckling

DECEASED MOTHER: Lavila E. Steckling (Maiden Name: Porath)

URNBEARER: Zander Floyd

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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Friday, January 25, 2013

HELEN J. GOESSL

NAME OF DECEASED:
HELEN J. GOESSL

AGE: 95

ADDRESS: 236 N. Powell, Stetsonville, WI; A former Town of Holway resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:00 PM Thursday, January 24 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau where she had been a patient for the past 1 day

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 29 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville, WI

VISITATION: 4-8 PM on Monday, January 28 where there will be a 7:00 PM Catholic prayer service led by Sr. Celine Goessl; also visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 AM on Tuesday, January 29 all at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 25, 1917 at Browning, Saskatchewan, Canada

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: April 15, 1937 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Orlando “Ole” F. Goessl and he preceded her in death May 25, 2002

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Moved to the USA with her family in her youth settling in the Medford area. Prior to her marriage, she did housekeeping in the Neenah-Menasha area for a period of time. After her marriage, they farmed in the Town of Holway for many years until retirement. She did part time cooking at the Stetsonville Centennial Center in her retirement. She moved to the Village of Stetsonville in 1976. She enjoyed fishing, quilting, traveling, her grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Past member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church Alter Society & the Holway Homemakers Club

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Judy (Bill) Strebig of Mosinee; 7 Sons – Robert (Mary), David (Anna), Glenn (Sue), and Steve all of Medford, Jack (Linda) of Tomahawk, Dale (Sue) of Vesper & Jeff (Katie) of Wausau

CHILDREN DECEASED: Sons – Donald in 1960, Bruce in 1953, Thomas in 2007; Grandchildren – Shelly in 1997 & Scott in 1972; 1 Great Granddaughter – C.J. Goessl; 1 step-Great-Grandson; 1 Daughter-in-law: Laurie

GRANDCHILDREN: 26 & 4 step GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 47 & 5 step GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 4

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Viola Dickert of Tennessee & Leona (John) Steinmetz of Slinger, WI; Sisters-in-law: Roberta & Evelyn Kapfhamer both of Medford & Mercedes Kapfhamer of Stetsonville

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Ottillia Mittenzwei, Marie Lewandowski, Gertrude Bolz, John, Albert, Andrew & twins Robert & Theresa Kapfhamer

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

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Greg Strebig, Melissa Heiser, Mike, Randy, Cody, Brad & Phillip Goessl

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Holy Rosary School, Medford
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

MARY A. SPERL


NAME OF DECEASED:
MARY A. SPERL

AGE: 81

ADDRESS: N5246 State Highway 13, Medford, Town of Chelsea Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 23 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past 6 days, while being surrounded by her loving family.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 28 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, January 27 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 7:00 P.M. Rosary/Prayer Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Monday, January 28 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 19, 1931 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Area Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 5, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Robert L. Sperl and he preceded her in death on September 28, 2007.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in Spencer from 1948-1955, then resided in the Town of Goodrich, and later moved to the Town of Chelsea. Mary was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed her cats, canning, cooking, gardening, fishing, camping, crocheting, watching the Minnesota Vikings and the BIG JOE Polka Show. She enjoyed reading medical articles and books. Mary enjoyed playing the dice game, "Chicken", where she was the “Judge!”

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 9 Sons: Ron (Karleen) of Stetsonville, Danny (Sue), Bruce, Ricky (Nancy), Tim (Brenda), Jim (Cheryl), and Billy (Michelle), all of Medford, Jeff (Gail) of Manitowoc, and Bobby (Gwen) of Abbotsford
2 Daughters: Nancy (Scott) Riegert of Dorchester and Sue (Tony) Rausch of Medford

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughter-In-Law: Harriet Sperl in 1996 and Infant Grandson: Jaden Sperl in 2004

GRANDCHILDREN: 33 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 36

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers: Wally (Norma) Anderson and Russell (Cheryl) Anderson both of Medford
2 Sisters: Ruth (Charles) Peterson of Dorchester and Margaret (Frank) Murphy of Medford
Sister-In-Law: Rosie Anderson of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTER: 3 Brothers: Paul, Carl and Chester Anderson
1 Sister: Betty Bruton

DECEASED FATHER: Elmer M. Anderson

DECEASED MOTHER: Grace E. Anderson (Maiden Name: Clarkson)

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Bryce and Chase Sperl
Active: Robby, Jeremy, Mike, Justin and Mathew Sperl, Joel Rausch, Brandon Riegert and Phil Curran

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Mary’s family to be designated at a later date
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

JOHN MESCHEFSKE

NAME OF DECEASED: JOHN MESCHEFSKE AGE: 86

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford; A former Towns of Little Black & Holway resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:32 AM Wednesday, January 23 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 8 years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 3:00 PM Saturday, January 26 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Town of Holway

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kris Bjerke-Ulliman

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville at a later date

VISITATION: 1:00 PM until the time of services at 3:00 PM on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Town of Holway

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 8, 1926 at the Town of Little Black

EDUCATION: Town of Little Black elementary schools and was a 1944 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st: 2-26-49 at Goodrich to Carolyn “Carrie” Borman & she preceded him in death 5-4-77; 2nd: October 27, 1979 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Holway to Jane Nelson Hanson

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He farmed the family farm in the Town of Little Black until 1979. While farming, he also worked as an auto mechanic for various area auto dealerships. After his 2nd marriage, they moved to the Town of Holway where he owned and operated a car repair business until his retirement in 1991. They moved to the City of Medford in 2004. He enjoyed traveling, reading and socializing with friends & family.

MEMBER OF: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Town of Holway; Past member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Jane Meschefske of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Nancy (Daniel) Biersack of Oconomowoc, Larry Meschefske of Loyal, Daniel (Linda) Meschefske of Wausau, Merilee Meschefske of Columbia, TN, Carolyn (Brad) Tenhoff of Bradenton, FL
3 Grandchildren – Tressy Meschefske, Evelyn Gould & John Biersack
Step-Children – Sharon (Mike) Gilles of Wausau, Dennis Hanson of Owen, Sandra (Dick) Simonson of Colby, Donald (Gail) Hanson of Owen, Nancy (Dan) Sova of Hewitt, Debra Gaffney of Phillips, Rick Hanson of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: son in infancy: Neil, and step-daughter: Tammy (Hanson) Neuenfeldt

GRANDCHILDREN: 3 & 18 step GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 4 & 22 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Arlene Reda of Shawano

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Arthur & Clyde Meschefske, Gladys Brost, Evelyn Fredrickson, Dorothy Sell, Mabel Lekies

DECEASED FATHER: John Meschefske DECEASED MOTHER: Frieda Schultz

PALLBEARER: John Biersack

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials go to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church – Town of Holway
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

BEATRICE “BEA” E. LUDWIG

NAME OF DECEASED:
BEATRICE “BEA” E. LUDWIG

AGE: 86

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street, Medford; Former Stetsonville Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:55 P.M. Monday, January 21 at the MNRC, Medford where she had resided for the past 1 ½ years surrounded by her loving family & under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 Saturday January 26 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

INTERMENT: Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, January 25 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 26 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 22, 1926 in the Town of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Victory Elementary School, Town of Deer Creek

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 23, 1946 in San Francisco to Arthur H. Ludwig and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: When she was a child she helped on the family dairy farm with her siblings. At the age of 18 she moved to Chicago and worked as an assembler at Guardian Electric. She then moved back to Wisconsin to help out on the family dairy farm in the Town of Deer Creek. After their marriage they moved to West Chicago where she was a housewife for a period of time. Bea and Arthur moved to the Town of Deer Creek where they operated a dairy farm. They then owned and operated a dairy farm in Little Black until 1996. During this time Bea did babysitting out of her home, cooked at the Pleasant Heights School, worked at Stetsonville Manufacturing and at Figi’s during the holiday season. In 1996, they sold the farm and moved to Stetsonville. Bea enjoyed flowers, gardening, cooking, especially her famous poppy seed rolls, fishing, watching the Weather Channel and listening to the baseball games on the radio. She loved to talk on the phone, especially to her sisters and good friends and loved going to reunions to see her family and friends. For the past 50 years Bea kept a journal.

MEMBER OF: Very active in Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, where she served as President for the Zion Sewing Circle. She was also a member of the Zion Mission Circle and she often coordinated and cooked meals for weddings, funerals and other church dinners. Arthur and Bea served as greeters for many, many years at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Arthur H. Ludwig of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 Sons: Bruce (Jan) of Rochester, MN, Tim (Kris) of Eagle River, Jeff (Cindy) of Coon Rapids, MN

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Son: Doug Ludwig in 1996, Daughter-In-Law: Darla Ludwig in 2004

GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 6

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: Marvin Niemuth of Stetsonville
5 Sisters: Sally Vlach of Tampa, FL, Mabel Habermeyer of Fairchild, Elaine Fritsche of Dorchester, Ruth Arndt of Medford and Vivian (Henry) Hentges of St. Charles, MN
2 Sisters-In-Law: Ellen Niemuth of Altoona and Janet Niemuth of Medford
1 Brother-In-Law: Henry Weiler of Marshfield

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Pearl Wieneke and Rachel Weiler
2 Brothers: Glenn and Vernon Niemuth

DECEASED FATHER: Herman Niemuth

DECEASED MOTHER: Helen Niemuth (Maiden Name: Tindula)

PALLBEARERS: Brent, Ryan, Nathan, Steve and Dan Ludwig and Chad Rothmeier

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorials can be made in Bea’s name to Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, 203 E. County Road A, Stetsonville, WI 54480
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ROSALIE M. MEYER

NAME OF DECEASED: ROSALIE M. MEYER AGE: 82

ADDRESS: W6503 County Road O, Medford; A Township of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:07 PM Monday, January 21 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past 1 week

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Thursday, January 24 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, January 23 where there will be a 6:45 PM Catholic prayer service held that evening; also from 9 AM until 10:45 AM on Thursday, January 24

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 30, 1930 at the Township of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Victory elementary school, Township of Deer Creek

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 16, 1952 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Raymond Meyer and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage, she worked as a housewife and mother while residing in the Town of Little Black. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and her grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Raymond Meyer of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dale (Tammy) Meyer of Medford, Diane (Al) Kasparek of Medford, Barb (Steve) Kauss of Green Bay, Sue (Matt) Gengler of Medford, Virginia (Russell) Jari of Medford

GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 11

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers – Dennis Baumer of Stetsonville & Conrad (Henrietta) Baumer of Manawa, WI; Sister – Valerie Baumer of Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Sylvia Blasel, Marlene Baumer, Carmella Wocelka, Elizabeth Sackman

DECEASED FATHER: Leo Baumer DECEASED MOTHER: Margaret  (Ebert) Baumer

PALLBEARERS: Mike & Steve Kauss, Allen Kasparek, Russell Jari, Matt Gengler, Chad Sebold

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Holy Rosary Church and School, Medford
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Monday, January 21, 2013

LORETTA A. BRAHMER

NAME OF DECEASED:
LORETTA A. BRAHMER

AGE: 88

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

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:00 P.M. Saturday, January 19 at the Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had been a resident for the past 11 months and currently under the care of Aseracare Hospice

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

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Friday, January 25 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 21, 1924 in the Town of Greenwood

EDUCATION: Attended Sunny Knoll Grade School in the Town of Greenwood

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 1, 1945 in Medford to Aaron F. Brahmer and he preceded her in death on October 10, 1983.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school Loretta worked at Hurd’s for a period of time. She then was a homemaker for around 20 years and then worked in the kitchen at the Taylor County Memorial Hospital for 25 years until her retirement. She enjoyed watching the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers. She was an avid reader and enjoyed walking and fishing.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Lifetime member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sharon (Michael) Thomas of Appleton, Sandra Huck of Bohemia, New York, Lynette (Keith) Tate of Eagan, MN, Dave “Hutch” (Melinda) Brahmer of Medford, Kevin Brahmer of Medford, Joseph Brahmer of Rib Lake, Tim (Deb) Brahmer of Medford, James Brahmer of Medford and Mark Brahmer of Medford

PRECEDED IN DEATH: Son-In-Law: Jerry Huck and Great-Grandson Kaden Huck

14 GRANDCHILDREN: 22 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 1 GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILD

SURVIVING SISTER: Doris (Gene) Schlais of West Allis

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 4 Brothers: Henry, Frank, Ray and Norman Gebauer
2 Sisters: Marie Willner and Amelia Dassow

DECEASED FATHER: Frank H. Gebauer

DECEASED MOTHER: Minnie Berger

URN BEARER: Nathan Brahmer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Loretta’s family to be designated at a later date
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Sunday, January 13, 2013

MILDRED E. HANSON

NAME OF DECEASED: MILDRED E. HANSON AGE: 95

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center – Rib Lake, WI; A former Town of Westboro resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:11 AM Saturday, January 12 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 8 years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 16 at First Lutheran Church, Westboro

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dr. Bob Giese

INTERMENT: Mount Olive Cemetery, Westboro

VISITATION: First Lutheran Church, Westboro from 12 noon until the time of funeral services at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 16

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 24, 1917 at Abbotsford, WI

EDUCATION: Abbotsford elementary schools and was a 1935 graduate of Abbotsford High School; Attended the Eau Claire School of Beauty Culture

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 17, 1939 at Waukon, Iowa to her high school sweetheart, John A. Hanson and he preceded her in death in 1993

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage she worked as a beautician and a telephone operator for periods of time in Abbotsford. After marriage, they moved to Westboro where she resided until moving to Golden Living Center in December of 2004. She worked for the Town of Westboro elections for many years. She enjoyed shopping trips, ceramic painting, camping, snowmobiling, baking, reading, listening to polka music and was a huge Johnny Cash fan.

MEMBER OF: First Lutheran Church, Westboro and was a past member of its Ladies Aid

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – Jean (Duane) Scott of Westboro & Joanne (Peter) Quednow of Westboro

GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 25 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 4

DECEASED GRANDSON: Steve Scott

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Harvey (Pearl) Olson of Abbotsford
Sister-in-law: Dorothy Westendorf of Withee; Brother-in-law: Cletus Schraufnagel of Colby

DECEASED FATHER: Harry Olson DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Zahorka

PALLBEARERS: Great Grandchildren – Jessica & Jennifer Scott, Zachary & Clayton Ruesch, Cody & Austin Ewan, Cole & Jeffrey Quednow

OTHER INFORMATION: The family requests any memorials be given to First Lutheran Church of Westboro
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Saturday, January 12, 2013

VERLA A. BLUEDORN

NAME OF DECEASED: VERLA A. BLUEDORN AGE: 90

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center, Rib Lake

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:25 PM Friday, January 11 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 2 ½ months

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: There will be no services

INTERMENT: Her cremated remains will be interred at Forest Hill Memorial Park, Oak Creek, WI

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 17, 1922 at Abbotsford, WI

EDUCATION: Abbotsford elementary schools and was a graduate of Abbotsford High School; Attended Eau Claire Vocational School and Eau Claire Teachers College

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 24, 1943 at Columbus, Ohio to William Richard Bluedorn and he preceded her in death in 1985

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: While residing in Eau Claire she worked as a housewife & mother while also selling Avon products. She resided in Milwaukee and worked at First Wisconsin Bank in the data entry department until her retirement. She moved to Arkansas in retirement and did volunteer work. In 1998 she moved to Wausau and in 2010 to Medford. She enjoyed bird watching, knitting, sewing, crocheting and reading. She also served as a den mother for the Cub Scouts for a period of time.

MEMBER OF: Past member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Wausau

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Richard (Loriena) Bluedorn of Waterford, WI, Bonnie Szydel of Ogema, William G. Bluedorn of Glen Flora, WI & L.B. (Peter) Squire of Beaufort, NC

GRANDCHILDREN: 5 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 1

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 5 – Ethel Borgenhiemer, Nettie Miller, Norman Miller, Myrtle Ingersoll, Gordon Miller

DECEASED FATHER: Louis Miller DECEASED MOTHER: Fannie Mae Truax

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by nieces and nephews
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Friday, January 11, 2013

MARCELLA C. NEUMANN

NAME OF DECEASED:
MARCELLA C. NEUMANN

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street, Medford; Former Town of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:25 A.M. Friday, January 11 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. Tuesday, January 15 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

INTERMENT: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 15 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 29, 1923 in the Town of Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Frey Elementary School in the Town of Browning

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 12, 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey to Hilbert B. Neumann and he preceded her in death on March 15, 1997.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Hilbert and Marcella lived and farmed in the Town of Medford for several years. In 1983 they then moved to the City of Medford. Marcella was an avid reader. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, baking, traveling and playing sheep head.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Ladies Aid and the Trinity Choir

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son: Gary (Debbie) Neumann of Medford
3 Daughters: Nancy (Dennis) Dietze of Surprise, Arizona; Alice (Chuck) Jacobson of Fort Atkinson and Lori (David) Dowden of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter in infancy

9 GRANDCHILDREN; 7 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

DECEASED SISTERS: Loretta Keach and Erna Kurth

DECEASED FATHER: John Frischmann

DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Frischmann (Maiden Name: Dassow)

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Callie Neumann, Josh Grabau, Katie Borman, Scott and Mitch Dietze, Jason Jacobson, Jodi Wickham, Travis and Molly Dowden

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Marcella’s name to Trinity Lutheran Church W5334 Dassow Avenue Medford, WI 54451
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

ALVIN “AL” W. STAHNKE

NAME OF DECEASED: ALVIN “AL” W. STAHNKE AGE: 86

ADDRESS: W925 Buck Avenue, Medford, WI; A township of Goodrich resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:40 PM Wednesday, January 2 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where he had been a patient for the past 2 days

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

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 2, 1926 at Athens, WI

EDUCATION: Athens elementary schools and attended Athens High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 30, 1943 at Merrill, WI to Marie Krause and she preceded him in death May 12, 2010

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he entered the US Army and was a veteran of WW II. After the service he owned and operated an appliance business in Racine for a period of time. Then he was a business partner at LaViolette Refrigeration, Inc. in Milwaukee until retirement. He moved to the Township of Goodrich and worked in the woods in his retirement.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Allen (Jonell) Stahnke of Caledonia, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Michael Stahnke and Daughter – Sandra Schroeder

# SURVIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 6 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Dolores Wright of Necedah, WI & Bernice Jorgenson of Orlando, FL; Brother – Ronald (Mary Lynn) Stahnke of Naples, FL

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Lester Stahnke

DECEASED FATHER: Fred Stahnke DECEASED MOTHER: Elanor Jari

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Sunday, January 6, 2013

RAYMOND “BOLA” J. MOLITOR

NAME OF DECEASED: RAYMOND “BOLA” J. MOLITOR AGE: 82

ADDRESS: 955 E. Allman, Medford; A former Town of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:00 PM Saturday, January 5 at Colonial Center Exceptional Living Center, Colby where he had resided for the past 1 month

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Friday, January 11 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 9:30 AM until the time of funeral services at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 11

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 4, 1930 at the Town of Little Black

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Catholic school, Medford and was a 1948 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: May 19, 1962 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Shirley Rudolph

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he hauled milk for the Medford Co-op Creamery for a period of time. Then he worked at Gelhaus & Brost Chevrolet in Medford as a mechanic for a period of years.
He also farmed in the Town of Browning for many years until retirement in 2007. He enjoyed detailing cars.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Medford Council of the Catholic Knights of Columbus

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Shirley Molitor of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter in infancy: Esther Rose Molitor

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Anton “Skinner” (Eva) Molitor of Medford & Mark (Sharon) Molitor of Dorchester; Sister – Elaine Dowden of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Jim Molitor & Catherine Kraemer

DECEASED FATHER: Anton Bernard Molitor DECEASED MOTHER: Kunda Schupp

PALLBEARERS:

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HOWARD “HOWIE” W. GRUNWALD

NAME OF DECEASED: HOWARD “HOWIE” W. GRUNWALD AGE: 88

ADDRESS: Country Gardens Assisted Living, Medford; A former Town of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:50 PM Saturday, January 5 at Country Gardens Assisted Living, Medford where he had resided for the past 6 months most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:30 AM Thursday, January 10 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Little Black

VISITATION: at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, Jan. 9 where there will be a 4:00 PM Catholic prayer/rosary service held; also from 9 AM until 11:15 AM on Thursday, Jan. 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 12, 1924 at Milwaukee

EDUCATION: Milwaukee elementary schools; graduate of Boy’s Tech High School, Milwaukee

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st: Nov. 27, 1948 at Medford to Celine E. Heier & she preceded him in death Jan. 7, 1980; 2nd: Jan. 31, 1981 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Carol Raasch-Riemer and she preceded him in death May 25, 2009

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked at Evinrude Motors in Milwaukee. Then he entered the US Army, veteran of WW II having served from 1943-45. He received the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star & Purple Heart while serving. After the service he returned to Milwaukee. Moved to the Town of Little Black where he owned & operated the Little Black Store & Bar, later known as the Little Black Liquor Store & Discount Center from 1950-1986. He worked as a rural mail carrier for a period of time until his retirement in 1987. He served on the Little Black School Board, treasurer of the Town of Little Black, and was an emergency fire warden for the DNR. He enjoyed cooking, baking, traveling, fishing & camping.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where he was active: taught religious education for several years, marriage preparation classes & served as Eucharistic minister. Medford Council of the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th degree knight & recipient of the Dr. C.W. Henney Medallion Award. Klossner-Dietzler VFW Club, Medford.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters РJanice (Gary) Nance of West Point, CA, Ruth (Ron) Fisk of Medford & Anne (Fianc̩e - Ken Jascor) Smith of Medford; Sons РJim (Sharon) and Joe (Peggy) Grunwald both of Medford;
Step-Children: Sandra (Norman) Peters of Suamico, Terry (Bev) Riemer of Brillion, Margie (Kirby) Carpenter, Bonita Riemer & Patrick Riemer all of Green Bay, Mike (Deb) Riemer of Medford & Russel Riemer of Ohio

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Granddaughter

GRANDCHILDREN: 11 & 9 step GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 12 & 13 step

DECEASED FATHER: Emil Herman Grunwald DECEASED MOTHER: Martha Doehling

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Kristine Pillsbury, Carolyn Semen, Casey Smith, Tracy Roeber
Active – Carisa Lueck, Cadie Smith, Mike, Justin, Trenton, Adam & Patrick Grunwald

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation
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Saturday, January 5, 2013

JOHN H. LEWANDOWSKI

NAME OF DECEASED: JOHN H. LEWANDOWSKI AGE: 90

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford; A former township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:30 PM Friday, January 4 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 2 months

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 8 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where there will be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4:00 PM until the time of the Catholic prayer service at 6:45 PM on Monday, January 7 and also from 9 AM until 10:45 AM on Tuesday, January 8

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 21, 1922 at Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Township of Medford elementary schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 26, 1943 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Dorothea Schlais and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he entered the US Army and was a Veteran of WW II. After the service he returned to Medford and worked at Lindow Pontiac. They moved to Isle, MN where he owned/operated a Gambles hardware store for a period of time. Moved to Stanley where he owned/operated a clothing store and movie theatre for a period of time. In 1972 they returned to Medford and he managed Anthony’s Clothing Store & worked construction. Most recently he worked as a sales rep. for Weather Shield Mfg. until ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and his family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Dorothea “Dorothy” Lewandowski of Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Peter Lewandowski of Prior Lake, MN & Philip Lewandowski & special friend, Sheila Duesing of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Mark Lewandowski in 2006

GRANDCHILDREN: 2 grandsons – Sean & Evan Lewandowski

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Irene Lukewich of Medford and Pearl Grenda of Texas

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 7 brothers & sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Walter Lewandowski DECEASED MOTHER: Maria Jozefiak

PALLBEARERS: George & Paul Lukewich, Bruce, Peter & Philip Lewandowski, Fr. Gerard Willger

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Hope Hospice of Medford
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Thursday, January 3, 2013

BILL M. TAYLOR JR.

NAME OF DECEASED:
BILL M. TAYLOR JR.

AGE: 57

ADDRESS: 106 S. Main Street Apt. B, Medford, WI City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 2 at his residence

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: No Services are planned at this time

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 7, 1955 in Corinth, Mississippi

EDUCATION: Attended High School in Cicero, Illinois

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Bill entered the U.S. Navy where he served from 1974- 1977. He worked at General Motors in Janesville and was an over the road truck driver. He enjoyed camping, fishing, cooking and hunting.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Bill M. Taylor III of Wausau, Daniel T. Taylor, Jason M. Taylor and Kyle W. Taylor all of Park Falls

GRANDCHILDREN: 5

SURVIVING SISTER: Cindy Davis of Iuka, Mississippi

DECEASED FATHER: Bill M. Taylor Sr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Nellie Taylor (Maiden Name: Van Reynolds)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Bill’s children to be designated at a later date; Bill M. Taylor III T7988 County Road W, Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

BARBARA M. ERBEN

Barbara Marie (Hoffmann) Erben, Age 101, was born on October 11, 1911, in the Town of Little Black. She lived her whole life in Little Black except for the year she was in a Madison hospital with polio when she was 10 years old. She went to the Stetsonville schools as a child through eighth grade. She was a dairy farmer for over 60 years, and when she retired from farming, she worked at Kramer’s Motel for a few years and then for the county helping those in need. For the past eight months she lived at Our House Assisted Living in Medford and passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012, under the care of Hope Hospice.
She was married to Frank Joseph Erben on May 30, 1930 and he preceded her in death on March 16, 1976. Barbara was a life-time member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville and belonged to the Altar Society and Ladies Foresters. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Stetsonville. Barbara loved playing cards and went to many card parties around the area. She loved to read, do word searches, put puzzles together and most importantly be with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Anton and Bertha (Baldermann) Hoffmann; husband Frank Joseph Erben; 2 brothers Robert and Lawrence Hoffmann; 3 sisters Louise Kostroski, Bertha Berger, and Ana Byrne; 1 daughter Marie Galetka; and 1 son Donald Erben in infancy. Barbara is survived by daughter Esther Morgan of Milwaukee and grandchildren Daniel, Dennis, Barbara, Sharon, Steven, and Richard, 11 great grandchildren, 2 step-great grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren; daughter Patricia (Donald) Duddles of Waukesha and grandchildren Donald, Donna, Patrice, Kevin, Kathy, Bonnie, Connie, Brian, and Benjamin, 16 great grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren; son-in-law Gordon Galetka of Oak Creek and grandchildren Gregory, Linda, Judy, and Nancy and 7 great grandchildren; brother Henry Hoffmann of Medford and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral Services for Barbara will be held on Saturday, January 5 at 11:00 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville with Father Frederick Brost and Father Sangmoon Kim officiating. Burial will take place in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, January 4 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 7:00 P.M. Rosary Service and also from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 5 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville. Grandchildren will serves as Pallbearers which include, Linda Coe, Nancy Kordus, Daniel and Dennis Hessil, Brian and Benjamin Duddles. Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements. –For online condolences please visit hemerfuneralservice.com