Monday, March 30, 2015

CATHERINE “KAY” E. KRIEHN

NAME OF DECEASED: CATHERINE “KAY” E. KRIEHN

AGE: 85

ADDRESS: 740 McComb Avenue Rib Lake; Village of Rib Lake Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:10 P.M. Saturday, March 28 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 11 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Heffner

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

VISITATION: 10:30 A.M. until 12:45 P.M. Saturday, April 11 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 26, 1929 in Watertown

EDUCATION: Attended Emmaus Lutheran Grade School in Milwaukee and was a 1947 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran High

MARRIAGE: in Milwaukee to Roland “Bemmy” Kriehn and he preceded her in death on April 5, 1988.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Kay was a realtor in West Bend and Rib Lake throughout her life. She also opened up the Rib Lake Music Centre and General Store where she owned and operated it until the time of her death. Kay enjoyed fishing, gardening, raising chickens, music, singing and playing piano.

PAST MEMBER OF: Rib Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Rib Lake Village Board

SURVIVING SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Aure “Ray” Liebl of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Michael (Betty Radtke) Kriehn of Rib Lake, James (Mary) Kriehn of Helenville, Karen (Terry Lekie) Maus of Medford and Sharon (Jeff Schrubbe) Trautmann of Stetsonville

GRANDCHILDREN DECEASED: Jason Smith

10 GRANDCHILDREN

11 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Ted (Inez) Schmidt of Westboro and Bill (Barb) Schmidt of Menomonee Falls

SISTER DECEASED: Dorothy Schiessel

DECEASED FATHER: Carl Schmidt

DECEASED MOTHER: Lena Schmidt (Maiden Name: Daemmrich)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Kay’s family to be designated at a later date
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Thursday, March 26, 2015

DANIEL E. TROYER

NAME OF DECEASED: DANIEL E. TROYER AGE: 91

ADDRESS: N915 Oak Drive, Town of Holway, Curtis, WI 54422

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Died at his residence, Thursday March 26, 2015 at 9:18 AM.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 9:00 AM Sunday March 29, 2015 at the home of Eddy Stutzman, N942 Oak Drive, Town of Holway, Curtiss, WI 54422.

OFFICIATING: Bishop David Borntreger

INTERMENT: Medford Area Amish Cemetery

VISITATION: Beginning the afternoon of Friday March 27, 2015 until the time of service on Sunday.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 25, 1923 in LaGrange, IN.

EDUCATION: Completed up to the 8th Grade.

MARRIAGE: Meriam Herschberger, on October 22, 1944. She preceded him in death on February 14, 2008.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Elizabeth of Elk Mound, WI, Eli Jacob (Sadie) of Sheldon, WI, Cornelius (Kathy) of North Manchester, IN, Henry (Lovina) of Middlebury, IN, Moses (Katie) of Edgar, WI, Anna (Chris) Borntreger of Bonduel, WI, Susanna of Curtiss, WI.

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 26 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 83 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN:1

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 5 Brothers, 6 Sisters

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: His loving Wife, Parents, 1 Granddaughter, 2 Great Grandsons, and 2 Sisters.

DECEASED FATHER: Eli Jacob Troyer DECEASED MOTHER: Anna (Christner) Troyer

PALLBEARERS: Jake Borntreger, Sam Schrock, Dennis Borntreger, Eli Otto

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Daniel may be made to Ministry Home Hospice, 303 West Upham Street, Marshfield, WI 54459
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MINNIE E. JANDA

NAME OF DECEASED:
MINNIE E. JANDA
AGE: 92

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

PLACE DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:25 P.M. Wednesday, March 25 at the Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford where she had resided for the past 5 ½ years and under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 31 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Joseph and Deacon Joe Stefancin

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

VISITATION: 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Tuesday, March 31 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 17, 1922 at the Gad Cheese Factory, Town of Bern; Marathon County

EDUCATION: Attended Gad Grade School and a 1940 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: August 16, 1941 in Chicago, to Alvin “Bub” H. Janda and he preceded her in death on April 28, 2011

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Moved to Chicago for two years and worked as a mother’s helper. After their marriage, they moved back to the Medford area, where they owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Browning until 1989. Minnie was an obstetrics nurse tech for 35 years at the Memorial Health Center. She enjoyed painting, where she took lessons at Joe Obrien’s School of Art. She enjoyed taking trips with the Homemakers Tour Group and her husband and grandchildren. Minnie also taught leatherwork in the 4-H. She also enjoyed gardening.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Adopted Son: Daniel (Rhonda) Janda of the Town of Browning
Also fostered children

CHILDREN DECEASED: Sons: David and Kenneth Janda

4 LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Tom (Pam) Janda, Julie (Fiance Fred Berger), Tim (Missy) Janda and Jill (David) Eckert

6 LIVING GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Braxton Janda, Braden Janda, Sierra Berger, Kyana Janda, Karly Eckert and Kassidy Koncel

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Fred (Lynette) Kloth of Wausau and Alvin (Rosie) Kloth of Medford
Sisters-In-Law: Adeline Kloth of Medford and Janet Kloth of Merrill

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Edward, Elmer and Roland Kloth
Lillian Weiland, Carolyn Clark and Marion Kloth

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Kloth

DECEASED MOTHER: Edna Kloth (Maiden Name: Schlais)

PALLBEARERS: Tom and Tim Janda, David Eckert, Fred Berger, Charles Kloth and Matt Jari

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Minnie’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

LAURIE J. SACHO

NAME OF DECEASED: LAURIE J. SACHO AGE: 61

ADDRESS: Serenity House, Tomah, WI; A former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:00 AM Monday, March 23 at Serenity House, Tomah where she had resided for the past 1 ½ years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, March 27 at the United Methodist Church, 287 E. Allman, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kyochul Shin & Rev. Irv Case

INTERMENT: 11:45 AM on Saturday, March 28 at Forest Cemetery, Township of Forest, Vernon County, WI

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM on Thursday, March 26; Medford United Methodist Church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, March 27; Burr Wesleyan Church, S1728 County Road V, Hillsboro from 10:30 to 11:30 AM on Saturday, March 28

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 10, 1954 at Plum City, WI

EDUCATION: 1972 graduate of Central High School, La Crosse; 1986 graduate of UW-La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communications & a minor in photography

MARRIAGE: 1st: to Fred Meyer at Frederic, WI in 1975 and they were later divorced; 2nd: To Roland Sacho at Medford in 2000 and he preceded her in death in 2004

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she started employment as a reporter/photographer with The Star New in Medford in 1987. In 2005 she joined Hope Hospice & Palliative Care in Medford as a Manager of Volunteers until ill health forced her retirement in 2008. She was active in the Medford Reads program & one of the founding members of the Taylor County Volunteer Recognition Council.

MEMBER OF: Medford United Methodist Church and past member of the church council; Medford VFW Ladies Auxiliary; Past President of the Medford Kiwanis Club & past Lieutenant Governor for the WI-Upper Michigan Kiwanis District; Past president of the Medford Area Performing Arts Assn., the Medford Business & Professional Women’s organization, and United Way of Taylor County.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Anthony Meyer of Chippewa Falls
Grandson – Michael Meyer of Chippewa Falls

DECEASED CHILDREN: infant son - Michael

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Dennis Davison of Fall River & Mark Davison of Hillsboro

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister - Ann

SURVIVING PARENTS: Father – Keith Davison of Sparta; Mother – Marjorie Davison of La Crosse

PALLBEARERS: Anthony Meyer, Mark, Dennis, Matthew & Keith Davison, Bill Breneman, Terry Teed

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by Nieces – Corina (Erik) Anderson, La Rue Davison & Katrina Davison; Nephews – Matthew “BJ” Davison & Keith (Jacqui) Davison and their children
-In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to one of the following: Hope Hospice of Medford, Serenity House of Tomah, Medford Kiwanis Club youth projects, Medford United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Marshfield
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Thursday, March 19, 2015

DELORIS M. MATYKA

NAME OF DECEASED:
DELORIS M. MATYKA

AGE: 81

ADDRESS: N7155 Evergreen Drive Rib Lake; Township of Greenwood Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:22 P.M. Wednesday, March 18 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where she had been a patient for the past 5 days.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 10:30 A.M. Monday, March 23 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, March 22 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake where a Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:15 A.M. Monday, March 23 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 26, 1933 in Marathon County

EDUCATION: Attended Ward Grade School and a 1951 graduate of Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: July 26, 1952 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Rib Lake to Maurice Moriarity and he preceded her in death on March 9, 1990. 2nd: March 23, 1996 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Rib Lake to Paul Matyka

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Deloris was employed at Allis Chambers and Phoenix Hosiery in Milwaukee and later at Phillips Plastics. She enjoyed dancing, listening to polka and country music. Deloris also enjoyed gardening, flowers, jigsaw puzzles, re-upholster furniture and produce stained glass gifts.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake
Past-Member and president of Christian Mothers and Sunshine Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Paul Matyka of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 Sons: Maurice Moriarity of Rib Lake, Michael (Penny) Moriarity of Milwaukee and William Moriarity of West Allis

1 STEP-GRANDCHILD: Sara Ireland of Ogema

3 STEP-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Michael, Christina and Liam

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother: Charles (Theresa) Bube of Rib Lake
2 Sisters: Evelyn Bieniek of Kewaskum and Shirley (John) Hebert of Rib Lake
Also surviving Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Betty Monty, Thomas and William Bube

DECEASED FATHER: William Bube

DECEASED MOTHER: Emma Bube (Maiden Name: Schalk)
Also preceded in death by Daughter-In-Law: Lynn Moriarity
Step-Grandson: Munson Voda

PALLBEARERS: Joe Monty, John Hebert, Andy Dums and Gerald Matyka

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

LILLIAN M. BRUNNER

NAME OF DECEASED: LILLIAN M. BRUNNER AGE: 89

ADDRESS: Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford; A former Town of Goodrich resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:50 PM Sunday, March 15 at Aspirus Care & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 4 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, March 19 at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Town of Goodrich

OFFICIATING: Rev. Joseph Dietrich

INTERMENT: Future interment of her cremated remains will take place at St. Andrews Lutheran Church Cemetery, Town of Goodrich

VISITATION: 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 19 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Town of Goodrich

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 5, 1925 at Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Chicago area schools

MARRIAGE: In 1977 at Medford to Vincent M. Brunner, Sr. and he preceded her in death July 26, 1995

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked as a farm hand while residing in the Town of Goodrich for a period of time. She also worked as a housekeeper for Loretta Lemke for a period of time.

MEMBER OF: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Town of Goodrich and past member of its Ladies Aid

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Vincent Michael Brunner, Jr. of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Unknown DECEASED MOTHER:Unknown

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Saturday, March 14, 2015

LESTER "BUD" D. DASSOW, JR.

NAME OF DECEASED: LESTER "BUD" D. DASSOW, JR.

AGE: 64

ADDRESS: 61 MCT, Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:14 AM Saturday, March 14 at his residence in the City of Medford under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, March 21 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joe Stefancin

VISITATION: 10 AM until the time of services at 12 noon on Saturday, March 21 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 14, 1950 at Medford

EDUCATION: St. Anthony's Catholic School in Athens, and was a graduate of Athens High School

MARRIAGE: February 5, 1977 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Susan M. Clarke and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked road construction and drove truck for various construction companies, most recently James Peterson & Sons, Medford. He enjoyed hunting, camping, riding motorcycle, old cars & spending time with his family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Susan M. Dassow of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Nikki (Paul) Lelinski of Milwaukee
Son – Wade (Patsy Gumz) Dassow of Stetsonville

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 6 – Ethan, Trinity, Grace, Aiden, Chloe, Jordyn

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – JoAnn (Robert) Gauerke of Marshfield & Mary (James) Zawacki of Stetsonville; Brothers – Mark Dassow of Medford & Dale (Brenda) Dassow of Westminster, CO

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother – Christine Dassow of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Lester F. Dassow, Sr.

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Friday, March 13, 2015

JOHN "JACK" LEE OLESON

NAME OF DECEASED: JOHN “JACK” LEE OLESON AGE: 75

ADDRESS: N184 Swallow Dr. Stetsonville Township of Little Black Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:20 P.M. Thursday, March 12, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM, Monday March 16, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel.

OFFICIATING: Dan Layhew, Funeral Director.

INTERMENT: Monday March 16, 2014, Stetsonville Public Cemetery, Stetsonville, WI

VISITATION: Monday March 16, 2014 from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM, Hemer Funeral Home, Medford, WI.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 30, 1939, Medford, WI.

MARRIAGE: May 31, 1958 to Bonnie Ruth Lekie, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford, WI.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: John worked as a milk deliverer, paper deliverer and mink farmer for a period of time. He then worked for Fred Dahl at The Skelly Station. Jack and his wife Bonnie owned “J&B Mink Ranch.” He also worked at Weathershield and Tombstone Pizza in Medford for a period of time. John also worked as a security guard for J&J Security. After his retirement, he worked for the forestry at the campgrounds until he became ill. John enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, music festivals, traveling, mowing the lawn and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Bonnie Ruth (Lekie) Oleson of Stetsonville, WI.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Rondi (Ron) Hemmer of Owen, John (Dee Dee) Oleson of Medford, Scott (Gail) Oleson of Holloway, Shelly (Mark) Raatz of Stetsonville & Vicki (Randy) Wicks of Stetsonville.

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 15 Grandchildren: Travis Hemmer, Amber (Nate) Curtin, Tyler (Holly) Oleson, Shawna Oleson, Drogun Oleson, Taylor Oleson, Dakota Oleson, Christopher Oleson & Cori Oleson, Coleton Raatz & Kyle Neuman, Becca Peleschak, Kyle Cullen, Jeremy Cullen & Jacob Wicks
GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 6: Dominic, Allison, William, Erik, Autumn & Lily

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Glenn(Jackie) Oleson of Abbotsford, Linda Ryan of Milton, & Diane Cooper of Moscow, TX, Brother-in-laws: Vernon Brost of Medford, Don (Marty) Lekie of Stetsonville, Dick (Betti) Lekie of Medford, Dave (Lynette) Lekie of Las Vegas, NV.
John is further survived by many nieces, nephews and friends

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Parents, Sister: Myrna Brost, two sisters in infancy, and Brother-in-laws: Jerry Ryan & David Cooper

DECEASED FATHER: Frank Oleson DECEASED MOTHER: Gladys Markow

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons: Kyle Cullen, Jeremy Cullen, Jacob Wicks, Christopher Oleson, Cori Oleson, Coleton Raatz, Travis Hemmer, Drogun Oleson, Tyler Oleson.

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorial may be given to Jacks family, for designation at a later date.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015

ALBERT H. MEIER


Albert Harrold Meier, age 81, was called to his heavenly rest on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at his home in Spirit, WI. Albert was born December 19, 1933, in a log cabin in the Town of Spirit to Carl and Olga (nee-Harrold) Meier.
Albert attended grade school at Liberty School in the Town of Spirit and graduated from Rib Lake High School in 1951. In 1955 he enlisted in the US Army. He served three years, learning Russian and translating intercepted Russians messages while attached to the National Security Agency (NSA) in Fort Meade, MD.
After his service, Albert farmed with his father. In 1977 he married Carol Schultz of Athens, WI, continuing to farm until 1995. Albert was a dairy farmer who took pride in his herd of Guernseys. As a young man he trapped furs and he logged throughout his life. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Albert was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church, Spirit where he regularly worshipped his Lord and served in various capacities. Through the years he served on the boards of DHI, Badger Breeders and Morning Glory as well as serving as president of the Spirit 4H Fair Committee for 25 years. He was also a volunteer fire warden for many years.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents and his infant sister Rosalie. He is survived by his wife, his two children, Dorothy (Cody) Grivno of Slinger, WI and Albert Meier II of Jackson, MI, two grandchildren, one sister, three brothers and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in the Town of Spirit. Visitation will be held at 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, March 13, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home in Rib Lake and also from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in the Town of Spirit with Rev. James Heffner officiating.
Burial will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery in the Town of Spirit.
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

RODNEY “ROD” A. HAIDER

NAME OF DECEASED: RODNEY “ROD” A. HAIDER AGE: 53

ADDRESS: 4622 County Highway B, Land O Lakes, WI 54540; Vilas County

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:05 PM Monday, March 9 at Eagle River Memorial Hospital, emergency room, where he was taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Thursday, March 12 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: St. Ann's Cemetery – Township of Greenwood

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 12 noon until the time of services at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 12

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 24, 1961 at Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION: Clark Street Elementary School, Milwaukee, attended West Division and Shalom High Schools in Milwaukee

MARRIAGE: Never Married

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked as a auto body man in Milwaukee for a period of time. In 1989 he moved to Eagle River and in 1995 to Land O Lakes where he owned & operated Rodney's Auto Body for a period of time. For the past 2 years, he has worked for Haider's Auto & Truck Repair in Butler, WI. As a jack of all trades, he could do anything. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, classic cars, restoring antique boat motors, his dogs & his Harley Davidson motor cycle.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Girlfriend of 29 years – Pat Torrres of Land O Lakes

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 Step-Daughters: Shawn, Erin & Stephanie

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 11 step GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 2 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Michael (Dawn) Haider of Colgate, WI
Sister – Shawn Wysocki of Milwaukee

DECEASED FATHER: Ewald George Haider DECEASED MOTHER: Sandra Rose Sieminski

PALLBEARERS: Zackary & Shannon Haider, Kasandra Wysocki, Steve Grit, Barry Moreno, David Shamberg, Kaelan Hyatt, Casey Torres

OTHER INFORMATION: -For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com
-Further survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins

Monday, March 9, 2015

ESTHER E. RIED

NAME OF DECEASED: ESTHER E. RIED AGE: 95

ADDRESS: Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:20 AM Monday, March 9 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where she had resided for the past 18 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, March 13 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford

OFFICIATING: Reverend Cathy Burbury

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Community United Church of Christ, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, March 13

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 2, 1919 in the Township of Rib Lake

EDUCATION: Town of Rib Lake elementary schools

MARRIAGE: June 1, 1946 at Medford to Raymond “Rick” Ried and he preceded her in death March 9, 1991

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she worked in Chicago for a period of time prior to her marriage. After her marriage, she worked mostly as a house & mother. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts and various church activities.

MEMBER OF: Community United Church of Christ, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dorene (Ken) Gumz of Dorchester & Richard “Rick” (Linda) Ried of Polson, Montana

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Gary Ried in 2000

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 7 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 9

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Dorothy (Ted) Kaye of Northbrook, IL
Brother – Gilbert (Phyllis) Hein of Waukesha; Step Sister – Edna Markow of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters - Myrtle Amo, Mayme Howe, 1 Step Brother & 4 Step Sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Rudolph Hein DECEASED MOTHER: Eda Klein

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Christina, Lindsay & Elisa Ried, Kristi Philhower, Stacey Kleberg, Mindy & Eileen Gumz
Active – LeRoy Markow, Terry Gumz, Robert Kleberg, Tom Philhower, Brandon & Matt Ried

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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Sunday, March 8, 2015

RUDOLPH H. LEMKE, SR.

NAME OF DECEASED: RUDOLPH H. LEMKE, SR. AGE: 92

ADDRESS: N 2546 Crane Drive, Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford, WI, Saturday March 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM, under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: 11:00 AM, Thursday March 12, 2015 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Medford, WI.

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery

VISITATION: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel. Additional visitation will be held, from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 12, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Medford.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 25, 1922, Town of Goodrich, WI.

EDUCATION: Completed the 8th grade at Washington School in Goodrich, WI, and then attended Medford Area Sr. High.

MARRIAGE: Gertrude Martha(Graumann) Lemke on June 23, 1948 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rib Lake, WI. She preceded him in death in 2004.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Rudolph truly was a jack of all trades. Soon after marrying Gertrude, he owned a sawmill in Holcombe, WI for a period of time, then moved to Goodrich and began farming. While farming in Goodrich he also ran a small saw mill, and went from farm to farm custom chopping. He helped construct the gas pipeline that ran from Ladysmith to Rib Lake, WI. He also helped build St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Goodrich in 1962. He then started logging, and logged until the age of 87. His favorite time of year was deer season. He enjoyed going dancing with his wife and playing “Sheepshead” with his friends on Friday night. He also enjoyed taking his children fishing as they were growing up. Very rarely did he ever hire someone in to fix something for him, he did all of his projects on his own, including remodeling his home. Rudolph’s faith was extremely important to him, and never missed a Sunday in church.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church for over 30 years, President of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Goodrich until 1973, and was a member of the Washington School Board.

SURVIVING CHILDREN:
Fay (Paul) Risch of Abbotsford, WI, Rudy Lemke, JR. of Medford, WI, Joyce (Angelo) Hoeft of Athens, WI, Judy (Gary) Peche of Medford, WI, Erhardt (Catherine) Lemke of Medford, WI, Corless Lemke of Medford, WI.

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son; Guenther Lemke

GRANDCHILDREN: Christopher (Jenni) Risch, Carrie (Mike) Risch, Charles Hoeft, Elizabeth Evans, Sara (Kevin) Vetterkind, Theodore Peche, Adam (Ashley) Lemke, Alex (Mandy) Lemke, Cassie (Jeff) Kraemer
# GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 7, AND MANY NIECES AND NEPHEWS

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Adeline Yench, Alfred Lemke, Albin Lemke, Almira Dahl, Loretta Lemke
DECEASED FATHER: Benjamin Lemke DECEASED MOTHER: Alma Bartelt

PALLBEARERS: Christopher Risch, Charles Hoeft, Theodore Peche, Adam Lemke, Alex Lemke, Kevin Vetterkind

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church or School.
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ALLEN GLEN BORMAN

NAME OF DECEASED: ALLEN GLEN BORMAN AGE: 63

ADDRESS: 326 West Cedar Street, Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: His residence, Friday March 6, 2015, 8:00 AM.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: A Celebration of Life in honor of Allen will be held at a later date.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 1, 1951 in Medford, WI.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from UW River Falls in Liberal Arts; majoring in English and History.

MARRIAGE: He married Carol Hirt in 1979, they divorced in 1995.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Allen loved to read, he enjoyed visiting the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library, where he checked out many books from. He also took pleasure in discussing politics, going to the movies, nature photography and fishing. He was an avid Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, and Wisconsin Badger fan. He loved to spend time with his family, children and grandchildren. He worked for Tombstone Pizza for the last 15 years.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Chelsey (Brandon) Simon of Shepherdsville, KY, Ashley Borman of Clintonville, WI

GRANDCHILDREN: Brenna and Jameson Simon, both of Shepherdsville, KY.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Jay Borman of Medford, WI and Lisa (Patrick) Porten of Medford, WI.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother; Lee Borman and two nephews.

DECEASED FATHER: Glen Albin Borman DECEASED MOTHER: Idella Lorraine Metz

OTHER INFORMATION: Due to Allen’s love for reading, his family requests memorial contributions be made to the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library.
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Friday, March 6, 2015

SHIRLEY M. MOLITOR


NAME OF DECEASED: SHIRLEY M. MOLITOR

AGE: 76

ADDRESS: 955 E. Allman Medford former Township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:15 A.M. Friday, March 06, 2015 at Care Partners in Medford where she had been a resident for the past 3 years and under the care of Hope Hospice for the past 2 ½ months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 16, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Dennis Meulemans & Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Private Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. Monday, March 16, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford
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DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 5, 1938 at Taylor County Hospital in Medford

EDUCATION: Shirley attended Mathey Grade School in the Township of Browning and was a 1956 graduate of Medford Senior High School.

MARRIAGE: on May 19, 1962 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford Shirley married Raymond “Bola” J. Molitor and he preceded her in death on January 5, 2013

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Shirley farmed most of her life in the Township of Browning until her retirement in Dec. of 2007. She then moved to Care Partners in Medford in May of 2012. Shirley enjoyed traveling, especially to the Western States. She was an avid collector of “BEARS”. A bear named “Teddy” was her constant companion.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Esther Rose in infancy in February of 1965

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Rachel Sackmann of Stevens Point, Harold (Rita) Rudolph, Helen (Gene) Brushaber, and Ed (Lucille) Rudolph all of Medford, Sister-in-Law: Mary Ann Rudolph
She is further survived by many nieces and nephews

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Bernard in February of 2011 and Sally in July of 1995

DECEASED FATHER: Andrew G. Rudolph

DECEASED MOTHER: Esther F. Behling

PALLBEARERS: Doug Brushaber, Todd & Andrew Sackmann, Ed & Bob Rudolph & Bill Thiede

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Shirley’s name to Hope Hospice and Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
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SHIRLEY A. BURKE

NAME OF DECEASED: SHIRLEY A. BURKE AGE: 86

ADDRESS: N7176 Second Street, Chelsea; A Township of Chelsea resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:25 PM Thursday, March 5 at her residence in the Town of Chelsea under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No Services

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake from 9 AM to 11 AM on Thursday, March 12

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 9, 1928 at Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION: Milwaukee area elementary schools, graduate of Oregon, IL High School, and attended nursing school in Milwaukee

MARRIAGE: 1st: To Walter Peters in Freeport, IL and they were later divorced
2nd: February 28, 1959 in Dixon, IL to Clifford Burke, Sr. and he preceded her in death February 10, 1998

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she worked at Edelman Mfg. In Dixon, IL for a period of time. In 1976 they moved to the Town of Chelsea and she worked at Halls Distributing in Medford for a period of time. She also sold Avon products. She did volunteer work for Indianhead, pre-school day care & meals on wheels. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cribbage, the Green Bay Packers, Alan Jackson music & helping people out in their time of need.

MEMBER OF: Past member of the Klossner-Dietzler VFW Auxiliary, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Clifford (Gale) Burke, Jr. of Chelsea
Daughers – Penny Olson of Troy, Missouri & Isuea Burke of Japan
Further survived by 5 children from her first marriage residing in IL

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 12

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Tootie Last

DECEASED FATHER: Unknown DECEASED MOTHER: Unknown

PALLBEARERS: Family members will be serving as pallbearers

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Thursday, March 5, 2015

JOHN “PHIL” P. HOKANSON

NAME OF DECEASED:
JOHN “PHIL” P. HOKANSON
AGE: 84

ADDRESS: W5029 School House Road Ogema, Township of Ogema Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:50 P.M. Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 11 at the First Lutheran Church, Ogema

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dr. Bob Giese

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Hillside Cemetery, Ogema

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 11 at the First Lutheran Church, Ogema

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 15, 1930 in Ogema

EDUCATION: Phil graduated from Mount Scenario College in Ladysmith. He also attended Taylor County Teacher's College and Stevens Point State College

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, Phil began teaching in 1951 in Kennan, WI and at other Northern WI schools. He then taught in Prentice school district from 1956 until his retirement. Phil worked summers and weekends at the Medford Hospital. He enjoyed raising different species of birds and small animals.

MEMBER OF: First Lutheran Church of Ogema

SURVIVING SISTER: Barbara (Lloyd) La Mere

SISTERS DECEASED: Edythe Nelson & Genevieve Luedke

DECEASED FATHER: Fred Hokanson

DECEASED MOTHER: Hulda E. Hokanson (Maiden Name: Larson)

OTHER INFORMATION: Phil is further survived by 5 Nieces & 1 Nephew.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to First Lutheran Church W4950 State Road 86 Ogema, Wisconsin 54459
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ALICE R. PROCHNOW

NAME OF DECEASED: ALICE R. PROCHNOW AGE: 95

ADDRESS: Country Gardens Assisted Living, Medford; A former Athens area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:38 PM Wednesday, March 4 at Country Gardens Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 years, most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: 3:00 PM Saturday, March 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens

OFFICIATING: Rev. Jeffrey A. Lambrecht

INTERMENT: Athens Lutheran Cemetery, Athens

VISITATION: Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens from 1:30 PM until the time of services at 3 PM on Saturday, March 7

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 30, 1920 at Abbotsford, WI

EDUCATION: Abbotsford area elementary schools, graduate of Abbotsford High School, and attended beauty culture school in Eau Claire, WI

MARRIAGE: November 1, 1941 at Athens to Earl Emil Prochnow and he preceded her in death January 31, 2005

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she worked as a beautician in Colby for a period of time. Then they worked at Prochnow’s Ball Room in the Town of Hamburg and from 1948 until 1994 owned & operated it. In 1994 they moved to the Medford area to live near their son. She enjoyed Belgium horses, going to fairs & parades.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Dale (Bonnie) Prochnow of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 3 – Dale Jr. (Bonnie) Prochnow, Dean Prochnow & Dawn Held
GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 5

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 2 Brothers – Elmer & Art Leichtnam

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Leichtnam DECEASED MOTHER: Rose Tischendorf

PALLBEARERS: Dale Jr., Dean, James & Jonathon Prochnow, Billy Leichtnam, Rick Kuck

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens in her name
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

DELORES E. BRADOW

NAME OF DECEASED: DELORES EVELYN BRADOW AGE: 86

ADDRESS: 132 South 7th Street, Apt. D-1, Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Aspirus Care & Rehab Center, Wednesday March 4, 2015, at 11:40 AM.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: 1:00 PM, Friday March 6, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel.

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

CREMANIAL INURNMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery I, at a later date.

VISITATION: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Friday March 6, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 9, 1928, in Athens, WI.

EDUCATION: Immanuel Lutheran Schools, where she completed up to the 6th grade.

MARRIAGE: Married Paul A. Bradow in Medford on September 9, 1950.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Paul and Delores farmed for a short time in the town of Hammel, WI. After her husband’s death, she moved to Medford and worked at Marathon Cheese on the production line for 20 years. She loved to go on walks, complete puzzles and crossword puzzles, bird watch, and enjoy nature. She loved spending time with the ones who meant most to her; her grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Medford, where she was active in several organizations in the church.

DECEASED SPOUSE: Paul A. Bradow, whom preceded her in death on September 9, 1958.

SURVIVING SON: Dennis (Karen) Bradow, of Deerfield, WI.

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 2, Matthew (Lisa) Bradow of Denver. CO and Kimberly Bradow of Deerfield, WI.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 4 Sisters; Shirley Lepak of Pewaukee, WI, Jean Kowalski of Milwaukee, WI, Audrey (Dennis) Kautzer of Stetsonville, WI, Carol Hart of Marshfield, WI. 1 Sister-in-Law; Jo Ann Maier of Medford, WI.

BROTHERS / SISTERS DECEASED: 2 Brothers; Merlin and Lawrence Maier, 1 Sister; Dorothy Cornwell, and 1 sister in infancy.

DECEASED FATHER: John Maier DECEASED MOTHER: Minnie Fielder

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Delores, may be made to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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