ELDORA B. LISSNER

NAME OF DECEASED:
ELDORA B. LISSNER

AGE: 91

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street, Medford, WI; City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:40 A.M. Friday, November 23, at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 months and under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 26 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randy Jeppesen

INTERMENT: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 26 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 16, 1921 at Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Hillcrest Grade School in the Medford area

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 29, 1939 at Medford to Lawrence B. Lissner and he preceded her in death on June 23, 1987.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Lawrence and Eldora took over the family dairy farm when his folks died. She was also a homemaker where she raised her daughter Marjorie. She enjoyed fishing, sewing and gardening.

LIFETIME MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Marjorie Wirta of Mequon

GRANDDAUGHTER DECEASED: Susan Sader

GRANDDAUGHTER: Tammy Raeck of Mequon

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Gerald Duesing of Medford and Norma (Walter) Anderson of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTER: Melvin, Leslie and Marion Duesing

DECEASED FATHER: Irvin Duesing

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Duesing (Maiden Name: Loeffler)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Eldora’s family to be designated at a future date. Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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RAYMOND “RAY” T. HEIER

NAME OF DECEASED:
RAYMOND “RAY” T. HEIER

AGE: 84

ADDRESS: 702 W. Dolf Street, Colby; Former Medford Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:00 P.M. Sunday, November 18 at the Colonial Center, Colby where he had resided for the past 7 years.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 24 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

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

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Saturday, November 24 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 28, 1928 in Medford

EDUCATION: Graduate of Medford High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school Ray began working at the Hamper Plant, which then became the Harvey Co., then which became Weathershield Millwork Division for 40+ years until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, help taking care of the animals on the farm, fishing, bird hunting, going for drives, reading and watching the Brewers. Ray also built and maintained Martin Houses.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Glenn Heier and Lenore Ruesch both of Medford
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Relatives and Many Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Twin Brothers: Alfred “Fritz” and Albert “Dick”, Tony and Jack
Mary, Celine and Kate

DECEASED FATHER: John Heier

DECEASED MOTHER: Catherine Heier (Maiden Name: Vogt)

PALLBEARERS: Nephews: Dave, Paul, Marty and Tracy Heier, Pat Ruesch and Joe Grunwald

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Rays’ family to be designated at a later date
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EUGENE “GENE” R. HEIER

NAME OF DECEASED: EUGENE “GENE” R. HEIER AGE: 83

ADDRESS: 132 S. 7th Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Sunday, November 18 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau where he had resided for the past few days

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Private family only services will be held

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: No public visitation

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 14, 1929 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford area schools, graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st: Feb. 9, 1953 at Medford to Doreen Parker and she preceded him in death Aug. 9, 1982; 2nd May 2, 1992 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Dorothy Wood and she preceded him in death June 27, 2010

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Air Force veteran of WW II. After the service he returned to Medford where he worked at Weather Shield Mfg. until retirement. He also owned & operated Gene & Son Signs in Medford for many years. He enjoyed fishing, bowling & trips to the casino.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Richard (Cheryl) Heier of Cleveland, OH
Son-in-law: Brian Moberg of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter – Cheryl Ann Moberg in 1992

GRANDCHILDREN: 6 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 8

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Gordon (Esther) Heier of Florida, William “Bill” (Mildred) Heier of Lublin, Darlene (Howard) Fenton of Virginia

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Doug Heier and Rachel Williams

DECEASED FATHER: Walter Heier DECEASED MOTHER: Isabelle White

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Jessica Zvolena, Brooke & Danielle Moberg, Heather Palms, Michael & Elizabeth Heier

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ROSE M. ZONDLO

NAME OF DECEASED: ROSE M. ZONDLO AGE: 93

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center, Rib Lake, WI; A former Township of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:45 AM Sunday, November 11 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 4 months

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 15 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher & Deacon Mark Priniski

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake, WI

VISITATION: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 4:00 PM until the time of Rosary Services at 7:15 PM on Wednesday, November 14, also from 10 AM until the time of funeral mass at 11 AM on Thursday, November 15

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 27, 1918 at Rib Lake, WI

EDUCATION: Rib Lake elementary schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: April 18, 1934 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Rib Lake to Andrew “Andy” Zondlo and he preceded her in death September 26, 1987

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked in the lumber camps of WI and Upper MI as a cook for a period of time. They farmed in the Township of Rib Lake for a period of time. She also worked at the Rib Lake Cheese Factory, Coast-to-Coast Store and was a cashier at Ed’s IGA in Rib Lake until her retirement. She enjoyed bowling, quilting and playing cards.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake where she taught catechism for a period of years.
Lifelong member of the Christian Mother’s Society. She attended the Rib Lake Senior Center

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Nancy Schabel of Milwaukee
Sons – David (Jane) Zondlo of Weston, WI & Ed (Mary) Zondlo of Rib Lake

CHILDREN DECEASED: infant son – John in 1934

GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 16

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Step-Sister: Grace Cohler of Spencer

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Ed Brehm; Half-Sister: Delora Tepp

DECEASED FATHER: Otto Brehm DECEASED MOTHER: Rose Schneck

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Joe, Jennifer, Jimmy & Mary Jo Schabel, Michael, Tylor, Jackson, Steve & Rodger Zondlo, Sue Netzer, Brett House

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MARIE P. BETZ

NAME OF DECEASED: MARIE P. BETZ AGE: 95

ADDRESS: Sun Prairie Health Care Center, Sun Prairie, WI; A former Westboro are resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:35 AM Tuesday, November 13 at Sun Prairie Health Care Center, Sun Prairie, WI

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 2:00 PM Sunday, November 18 at First Lutheran Church, Westboro

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Dr. Bob Giese

INTERMENT: Mount Olive Cemetery, Westboro, WI

VISITATION: 12 noon until the time of funeral services at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 18 at First Lutheran Church, Westboro

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 11, 1917 in Westboro, WI

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

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 14, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Arthur W. Betz and he preceded her in death in 2002

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She moved to Chicago in 1934 where she worked for a period of time. They moved to Madison in 1951 where she worked at Noll’s Cafe’, owned Betz Food Market and worked for the State of WI Dept. of Unemployment Compensation for 16 years until she retired in 1982. Her passion for growing flowers earned her the reputation as the “flower lady”. Sharing her wide variety of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and baked goods was just one trait of her generosity.

MEMBER OF: Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison for over 50 years

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Tim (Kathryn) Betz of Waunakee, Mark (Diane) Betz of DePere, and Jennifer Frickelton of Deerfield

GRANDCHILDREN: 6 – Karl (Tami) Betz of Waunakee, Kristina (Eric) Leudtke of Cross Plains, Jake Betz of Chicago, Andy (Ashley) Betz of DePere, Elizabeth & Skyler Frickelton of Deerfield

GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 5 - Owen, Ben, Cailee, Saxon, Madeline

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Elaine Mayer of Chelsea, Dorothy Hoveland of Westboro, Dolores (Neil) Reimann of Westboro; Brother – James (Mary Ann) Peterson of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers - Arvid, Alden, Lester, Alvin & John Peterson; Sisters – Kay Adams & Lael Dums

DECEASED FATHER: Angus Peterson DECEASED MOTHER: Jennie Hultin

PALLBEARERS: 6 Grandchildren

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church of Westboro
-Further survived by over 85 nieces and nephews
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EUGENE G. HARDER

NAME OF DECEASED: EUGENE G. HARDER AGE: 80

ADDRESS: W5048 Allman Ave., Medford; A township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:47 PM Friday, November 2 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where he had been a patient for the past 2 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 7 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Cathy Burbury

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, November 6 and also at church from 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Wednesday, November 7

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 25, 1932 at Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Town of Hammel elementary school, graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 1, 1952 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford to Virginia Brink and they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the town of Hammel for many years until his semi-retirement in 1993. While farming, he drove school bus, hauled milk, did woods work and hauled lime for Herman Eggert. He drove bus for Black River Industries in Medford until 2009. He enjoyed visiting with people, puzzles, bird watching/feeding, hunting, traveling and coffee clutches. He was a past town of Hammel town chairman and fire warden.

MEMBER OF: Community United Church of Christ, Medford where he was a past council president. Medford FFA Alumni, Central WI DHIA board member; ASCS board of Taylor Co.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Virginia “Ginny” Harder of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Gary (Kathy) Harder of Medford, Julie (Tom) Matthews of Marshfield and Jeff (special friend – Dawn Kasper) Harder of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Gail in 1966, Daniel in 1990 & Wayne in 1995

GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 11

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Marie Potter, Elizabeth Bialozer; Brothers – Henry Jr., Robert & Frederick Harder

DECEASED FATHER: Henry C. Harder, Sr. DECEASED MOTHER: Hedwig Clusen

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons – Todd Kasper, Austin Matthews, Christopher, Patrick, Jesse, Michael, Aaron & Adam Harder

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given either to Community United Church of Christ, Medford or the Alzheimer’s Association, 2900 Curry Lane, Suite A, Green Bay, WI 54311
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WILLIS T. ROSS

NAME OF DECEASED:
WILLIS T. ROSS

AGE: 90

ADDRESS: 617 Cedar Street Medford, WI; City of Medford Resident;
Former Stetsonville Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:30 P.M. Wednesday, October 31 at the Memorial Nursing and rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 1 year, surrounded by his loving family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 5 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Medford Evergreen Cemetery

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. Monday, November 5 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 6, 1921 at Shawano County

EDUCATION: Attended Shawano, Wisconsin Area Schools and Norway, Michigan Area Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 3, 1946 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Evelyn M. Hartman and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Willis and Evelyn owned and operated a dairy farm in the township of Little Black, during this time Willis also owned and operated school buses for the Medford School District until his retirement. In his retirement, Willis drove truck for J. Bauer for a period of time. He enjoyed mowing lawn, snowmobiling, stock car racing, his dogs and spending time with his family.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Evelyn M. Ross of Medford for 66 years.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Gary (Marsha) Ross of Owen, Ronald (Shelly) Ross of Holcombe, Bruce (Sandra) Ross and Joanne Ross both of Medford

11 GRANDCHILDREN

16 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

DECEASED BROTHER/SISTER: Willard Ross and Loretta Peche

DECEASED FATHER: Joel Ross

DECEASED MOTHER: Loretta Ross (Maiden Name: Jenkel)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Willis’ family to be designated at a later date
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