GERALDINE “GERRY” M. HANSON

NAME OF DECEASED: GERALDINE “GERRY” M. HANSON AGE: 89

ADDRESS: 540 E. Thomas St., Wausau, WI 54401

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 28 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau where she had resided for the past 5 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 2 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher & Deacon John Bourke

INTERMENT: Mount Olive Cemetery, Westboro, WI

VISITATION: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 12 noon until time of funeral mass at 1 PM on Thursday, November 2

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 29, 1928 at Westboro, WI

EDUCATION: Westboro elementary schools and was a graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE: December 2, 1948 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Westboro to O. Arthur Hanson and he preceded her in death May 8, 1977

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: She resided in various places – Westboro, WI from 1928-1952, Coeur d’Alene, ID, Moscow, ID & Lewiston, ID from 1952-1960, Menomonie, WI from 1960-1975, Ladysmith, WI from 1975-1985, Westboro, WI from 1985-1994, Marathon, WI from 1994-1997, and Wausau, WI from 1997-present. She also spent her winters in Texas for 20 years. She worked as an insurance agent for State Farm Agency in Ladysmith and Knight Insurance Agency in Menomonie for periods of time. She also worked as a church secretary at Our Lady of Sorrow in Ladysmith for a period of time. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, shuffleboard, swimming, visiting casinos, and family get togethers (especially at the Mondeaux Flowage).

MEMBER OF: St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Wausau

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Theresa “Terri” (Ed) Anderson of Monroe, WI, Cynthia “Cindy” (Mark) Meyering of Marathon, WI & David “Dave” (Cheryl) Hanson of Ladysmith, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Infant daughter – Sharon Lynne Hanson

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 7 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 9

SURVIVING BROTHER: Clifford “Eddie” Premeau of Ogema

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Sue Tlusty

DECEASED FATHER: Edmond L. Premeau DECEASED MOTHER: Viola Verna (Poff) Premeau

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given either to the Aspirus Hospice House of Wausau or the American Cancer Society
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ARLENE B. HOFFMAN

Arlene B. Hoffman, 81, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford. She was born on August 8, 1936 to Marvin and Lydia (Hoffmann) Krueger. She married Wayne Hoffman on October 22, 1960, he survives. She was educated at rural schools in the Rib Falls area. She worked most of her life as a homemaker.

In her spare time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, beadwork, quilting, playing cards, doing word searches, and going out for ice cream.

In addition to her husband, Arlene is survived by her children, Dawn (Ken) Matyka, Jill (Craig) Paul, and Scott Hoffman; grandchildren, Alex (Camille) Matyka, Reid Matyka, Eliza Matyka, Ryan Paul, Brett Paul, and Nevaeh Hoffman, and one great grandchild on the way. She is further survived by her brothers, Gary and Ronnie Krueger; sisters, Marilyn (Sylvester) Lipinksi, Donna (David) Weisenburger, Lorraine Hoeft, and Leila (Roger) Graveen.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Russell and daughter Judy, both in infancy.

Funeral services for Arlene will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church in Stetsonville, with Rev. Richard Russow officiating; burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 31 at Zion Lutheran Church from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00AM.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice

JERRY W. ANDERSON

Jerry W. Anderson, 67, of Medford, passed away on October 25, 2017 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Jerry was born on June 8, 1950 to Floyd and Crystal (Redwine) Anderson in Medford. He was educated in Medford. After his education he served in the Marines from 1968 until 1972. He married Cathy Krebsbach on December 30, 1972, she survives. Jerry worked for Wisconsin Equipment for 5 years. He then went on to work at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department, first as a jailer/dispatcher, then as a deputy, and finally back as a jailer until his retirement. During his time at the Sheriff’s Department he also drove bus and mowed lawn at Tee-HI.

In his spare time Jerry enjoyed golfing, scoring a hole in one on hole 2 at Tee-Hi, cribbage, going to the casino, hunting, and fishing.

 In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter Wendy (Pete) Doorn of South Milwaukee, son Chris (Stephanie Quednow) Anderson of Medford and grandchildren Katie and Xak Doorn. He is further survived by his sister Mildred (Bill) Heier of Lublin, brother-in-law Richard Frahmann of Medford, cousin Clarice Heier of Medford, brothers and sisters in law, and many other nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Marion.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 30 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford with Father Phil Juza officiating. Visitation will take place on Sunday, October 29 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM, when a rosary service will take place. Visitation will continue of Monday, October 30 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jerry’s name may be given to the family for use at a later designation.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

EVELYN J. WALL

Evelyn J. Wall, 89, of Medford, formerly of Lublin, passed away Wednesday October 25, 2017 at Aspirus Medford Hospital.

She was born May 17, 1928 in Verndale, Minnesota to Carl and Susannah (Lambert) Jasmer. She is a graduate of Withee High School. She married Frank Wall at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Withee on September 27, 1947. He preceded her in death in November of 1989.

Evelyn is survived by her Children: Gloria (Dan) Gibbon of Medford, Bonnie (Sonny) Dembraski of Bruce Crossing, MI, Larry (Traci) Wall of Stephenson, MI and Michael Wall of Lublin. Grandchildren: Krisan Bastil, Kurt Gibbon, Ginger Hanson, Bruce Dembraski, Cari Loveland, Fred Dembraski, Ben Dembraski, Joe Wall, Rob Wall, Christopher Wall, numerous great Grandchildren, Siblings: Milo Jasmer of Medford, Caroline Nicpon of Barron, and many nieces and nephews.

She is further preceded in death by her Parents, 3 Sisters: Doris Cardinal, Alvera Anderson, Marie Sherwood, 3 Brothers: Vernon, Lorn and Dale Jasmer.

As a child she moved with her parents to the Town of Maplehurst, Taylor County, in 1938. After high school she was employed at the Riverside Hotel in Medford. Following her marriage to Frank, they moved to the Town of Roosevelt until 1971. In 1970, she and her husband started the Wall Sales & Service at their home where they dealt in fire and safety equipment. Until recently, she served as secretary for the business, now run by her son Michael. She enjoyed birdwatching and gardening, especially caring for flowers and the beautiful  pond and waterfall her husband had made for her. In September of 2016 she moved from the family farm near Lublin to Medford. Evelyn dearly loved her family, and enjoyed spending time with them at the year "Camp-ins" and "Camp-outs" she organized.

Evelyn was a member of the Thorp Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 1959, and the Dorchester Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 2016.

Cremation rites have been accorded, and a memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM,  Saturday November 11, 2017 at the Thorp Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at the Thorp East Side Cemetery.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

HELEN MILLER

NAME OF DECEASED: HELEN MILLER AGE: 99

ADDRESS: Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Saturday, October 21, at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where she had resided for the past 7 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, October 28 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church,
215 S. Washington Ave., Medford

OFFICIATING: Father David Neuschwander

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Mellen Union Cemetery, Mellen, WI at a later date

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 10 AM until time of funeral mass at 11 AM on Saturday, October 28

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 29, 1918 at Mellen, WI

EDUCATION: Mellen area elementary schools

MARRIAGE: June 27, 1936 at Pence, WI to Carl Peter Miller and he preceded her in death in 1999

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she worked as a housekeeper in the Mellen area. Following her marriage, she resided in Pence, WI and worked at the Pence Post Office for a period of time. For most of her life, she was a housewife & mother. She moved to Medford, WI in 2010 to be near family. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, cooking, baking, polka music and she adored little children.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and was a past member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Pence, WI

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sabina (Tom) Strama of Medford, Dick (Marilyn) Miller of Medford & Glen (Pat) Miller of Hurley, WI

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 16 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING SISTERS: Verona (Earl “Smudge”) Swetkovich of Pence, WI &
Alice Tafelski of Mellen, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Ann Miller, Pauline Reinerio, Rose Neubauer, Marie Calligaro, Mike, John & Mary Kaseno

DECEASED FATHER:    George Kaseno      DECEASED MOTHER: Anna (Turney) Kaseno

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GEORGIANA E. PEABODY

Georgiana E. Peabody, 102, of Westboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford. Georgiana was born on September 15, 1915, in Chicago, IL to George and Esther (Johnson) Ritter. She graduated from Lucy Flower High School, an all girl school dedicated to students with artistic and musical talents. While in Chicago she studied art at the Art Institute and piano at the Busch Conservatory. She also received a two year degree from Wright Junior College.

Shortly after college she came to Westboro to help care for her aging grandmother. It was while she lived here she met her future husband, Kenneth Peabody. They were married in Rib Lake on August 17, 1940. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Wausau. After a stint at Employers Mutual Insurance she returned to college and earned an elementary education degree from Stevens Point State College. She taught 5^th grade at St. James Catholic School until her retirement.

After they retired the Peabodys returned to Westboro and enjoyed growing vegetables. Throughout her life Georgiana enjoyed painting and playing piano. She also liked reading (nonfiction) and doing crossword puzzles.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth in July of 1986, her brother, John Ritter Sr. and his wife, Martha, her sister Jane Estillore and her husband Tony, and a brother Charles as a young child, and her brother’s children Lucy Sinks and John Ritter Jr., both in 2016.

She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Kelly of East Palatka, FL, one granddaughter, Katrina Vaugh of Fitzgerald, GA, one great-granddaughter, Karsyn Vaughn and one great-grandson, David Vaughn, both of Fitzgerald, GA.

In keeping with her wishes no funeral services will be held. Following cremation, her ashes will be placed wither her husband at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Westboro.

 Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

ADRIENNE A. HENNLICH

Adrienne A. Hennlich, age 84, former Medford resident passed away peacefully with family on October 14th, 2017 at Dove Healthcare West Reflections Unit in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

A visitation will be held at the Hemer Funeral Home in Medford on Wednesday, October 18th, from 5:00-7:00 PM. A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 PM by nephew, Deacon Dallas Carlson. Visitation will continue on October 19th from 9:30 AM till the time of service at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on October 19^th, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father David Neuschwander officiating. Interment will follow at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery in Dorchester, Wisconsin.

Adrienne was born on September 15th, 1933 to Richard and Demerise Grzadzieleski in Drayton, North Dakota. She attended Drayton schools. After high school graduation Adrienne moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated with a degree in medical technology. Adrienne then moved to Medford and was employed by the Medford Clinic as a laboratory technician. During this time, she met the love of her life William Bill Hennlich. Bill and Adrienne were married on June 22nd, 1963 in Drayton ND.

Adrienne loved spending time with and caring for her family. Her interests included history, interior decorating and art. After her retirement from the Medford Clinic she worked as curator at the Taylor County Historical Society, where she was also a member. Adrienne also volunteered in a reading program through the Medford Area School District and was known as one of the grandmas. She was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and many Sundays was a greeter. Adrienne enjoyed her Saturday coffee group with friends. She adored and was most proud of her granddaughter Hannah Buchholz. "Grammy" will be so missed.

Adrienne is survived by her daughter Margaret (Allen) Buchholz, Fall Creek, Wisconsin. Granddaughter Hannah Buchholz, La Crosse Wisconsin. Her sister Claris (Carl) Peterson, Arizona. A sister in law Alice Grzadzieleski North Dakota. Sister and brother in law Janice and Connie Diesing, Brookfield, Wisconsin, Sister in law Joan (late Jerry) Baker, Dorchester Wisconsin, Sister in law Dorothy (late Bob) Forseth, and Brother in law James (Patricia) Hennlich of Colby.  In addition to many nieces and nephews.

Adrienne was preceded in death by William Hennlich, her parents, a sister Janice (Dallas) Carlson, and brother Harris Grzadzieleski.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Adrienne's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Alz.org for care, support, research, awareness, and advocacy activities.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.