DOROTHY J. ANDERSON

NAME OF DECEASED:
DOROTHY J. ANDERSON

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: 635 Cedar Street Medford City of Medford Resident Former Whittlesey Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:14 P.M. Saturday, May 10 at the Country Gardens Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 4 years surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 13 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 13 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 19, 1924 at Stetsonville

EDUCATION: Attended Medford High School

MARRIAGE: August 3, 1944 at Hurley, WI to Russel V. Anderson and he preceded her in death on June 8, 1988

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Owned and operated Russ and Dort’s Bar north of Medford for 5 years. Worked as a bookkeeper at Medford Co-op for many years until her retirement. In her retirement she did volunteer work at Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, traveling, cooking and the Green Bay Packers.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey, Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid and the We Whittlesey Whizzers

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Robert “Bob” (Julaine) Anderson of Whittlesey, Richard “Rick” (Jeannie) Anderson of Marshfield, Judy Mauritz of Marshfield, Jackie Ferrante of Wayne, New Jersey and Penny Seidl of Portland, Oregon

15 LIVING GRANDCHILDREN
14 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
1 GREAT- GREAT- GRANDCHILD

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTERS: Brother: Delbert “Sonny” (Darlene) Knoll of Mosinee
Sisters: Shirley Langteau of Abbotsford, Evelyn “Evie” Courchaine of Abbotsford and Lovalice “Alice” Tischendorf of Medford

SISTER DECEASED: Audrey Knoll in childhood

DECEASED FATHER: John W. Knoll

DECEASED MOTHER: Nellie M. Knoll (Maiden Name: Shepherd)

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Honorary: Jonilee Gunn, Jill Anderson, Rachel Zacho, Kelly Sandusky, Candy Brunner, Michael Ferrante, Andrew and Jeffrey Seidl
Active: Josh Mauritz, Ben Seidl, Travis, Peter, Jason, Jake and Nick Anderson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Dorothy’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements
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DALE C. OLSON

NAME OF DECEASED: DALE C. OLSON AGE: 76

ADDRESS: W9472 Apple Avenue, Medford; A Township of Holway resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:48 PM Tuesday, May 6 at his residence in the Town of Holway under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, May 9 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, W7809 Apple Avenue, Town of Holway

OFFICIATING: Pastor Lynne Pahl of Grace Communion International Church, Wausau & Pastor Kris Bjerke-Ulliman of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Holway

INTERMENT: will be at his homestead in the Town of Holway

VISITATION: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Holway from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, May 9

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 8, 1937 at the Town of Holway

EDUCATION: Town of Holway elementary school, 1955 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: October 7, 1974 at Waukegan, IL to Barbara “Barb” Schrock and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he farmed in the Town of Holway for many years until 1988. While farming, he drove school bus for 40 years. He enjoyed music, playing guitar, cards, fishing, playing softball, tinkering with small engines, and spending time with his grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Grace Communion International Church, Wausau

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Barbara “Barb” Olson of the Township of Holway

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Allen (Joanna) Olson of Medford, Chad (Jennifer) Olson of Stetsonville, Sarah (Joe) Serrano of Dorchester

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 6 – Jaylin, Caleb, Ryleigh & Karsten Olson, Joseph & Mya Serrano

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Robert “Bob” (Marriane) Olson of Washington, Joanne “Jo” Lavin of the Town of Holway, Gerald “Jerry” (Diane) Olson of the Town of Holway

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Galen, Gene, Grover & Carl Olson, Ruth Koplin

DECEASED FATHER: Gilbert Olson DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Larson

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Raymond Wehe, Gary Maldonis, Curt & Jim Olson; Active – Robert “Lee” Koplin, Scott, Deron & Todd Olson, Dennis & David Lavin

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WILLIAM “BILL” BERNITT JR.

NAME OF DECEASED:
WILLIAM “BILL” BERNITT JR.

AGE: 85

ADDRESS: N5380 State Highway 13 Medford, Township of Chelsea Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:46 A.M. Tuesday, May 6 at the Clark County Health Care Center, Owen where he had resided for the past 5 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per Bill’s request no services will be held at this time

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 13, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Area Schools

MARRIAGE: Patricia Brandner and they later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1953 during the Korean War. He was a heavy machine operator for Peterson Construction of Medford all of his life. He loved hunting, being outdoors and mechanic work. Bill was a caregiver for his loving daughter Sheryl for many years and loved the time he had with his grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Operating Engineers Local 139

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Greg Bernitt of Wisconsin, Sheryl Bernitt, Kathy (Robert) Harris and Pam (Bryan) Kennedy all of Medford

6 LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Casey Voss of River Falls, Nikki (Will) Sherman of Medford, Bradley (Megan) Harris of Medford, Hunter Bernitt of Rib Lake, Gunner Bernitt of Owen and Lizzie Bernitt of River Falls

6 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Taylor, Autumn, Luke, Mason, William and Charli

SURVIVING SISTER-IN-LAW: Margaret Bernitt of Michigan

BROTHERS/SISTER DECEASED: James and Robert Bernitt
Sister: Violet Liske

DECEASED FATHER: William Bernitt Sr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Elizabeth A. Bernitt (Maiden Name: Hirsch)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Bill’s family that will be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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VERA J. COULTAS

NAME OF DECEASED: VERA J. COULTAS AGE: 91

ADDRESS: W2364 Trout Avenue, Rib Lake; A Township of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:02 AM Saturday, May 3 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 1 month

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No services

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 31, 1922 at Monroe Center, WI

EDUCATION: Monroe Center elementary schools; 1941 graduate of Adams-Friendship High School

MARRIAGE: 1st: To Frank Sorce @ Reno, NV and they were later divorced; 2nd: To Dean Coultas @ Reno, NV and he preceded her in death in 1967; She then had a significant other for many years: Ron Searls & he preceded her in death in 2002

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked as a blackjack dealer in Reno, NV for 32 years until her retirement. In retirement, she continued to reside in Nevada & Arizona until moving to Rib Lake to live with her daughter in 2009. She enjoyed reading, watching football & NASCAR.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Jim Sorce of China & Tom (Donna) Sorce of Malibu, CA
Daugher – Deb (Mike) Gojmerac of Rib Lake

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 5 – Erin & Jennifer Moore, Jessica, Kyra & Luke Sorce

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: John “Jack” Jefferson of Montana & Jean Callahan of Montana

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters - Crystal “Opie” Freeck & Wilma Jones; Brothers - Forrest, Joe & George Jefferson

DECEASED FATHER: Eugene Jefferson DECEASED MOTHER: Vera Bixby

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MARLIN A. WALBECK

NAME OF DECEASED:
MARLIN A. WALBECK

AGE: 81

ADDRESS: 650 Mill Lane Rib Lake, WI Village of Rib Lake Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:14 P.M. Friday, May 2 at the Clark County Health Care Center, Owen where he had resided for the past 6 ½ years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, May 10 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher and Father Dale Grubba

VISITATION: 9:30 to 10:20 A.M. Saturday, May 10 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 9, 1932 in Rib Lake

EDUCATION: Attended Ward Grade School and was a 1950 graduate of Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: July 12, 1965 at St. John the Baptist Church, Rib Lake to Donna L. Etten

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Marlin was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict while he served in the U.S. Army. After his return from the service he was a Stock Car Driver for 20 years, where Tombstone Pizza was one of his major sponsors and then was a Finishing Carpenter for Doyle and Houtari Construction for 20 years until his retirement. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Marlin enjoyed attending and watching races, any sporting events and working in the woods. He enjoyed animals where he had a hobby farm. Marlin enjoyed playing the trumpet, where he started in his father’s band during his 8th grade and then played in various local bands.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake
Served as Past Town Chairman of Rib Lake
Former Member: USAC and NASCAR where he won the National Championship in 1967

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Donna L. Walbeck of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Sons: M. Kurt (Karla) Walbeck of Fall Creek and M. Kent (LeAnn) Walbeck of Eau Claire
2 Daughters: Dana (David) Kamke of Mosinee and Diana (Ron) Krajnik of Appleton

15 SURVIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Aaron and Isaac West, McKenna and Braden Walbeck, Gabriella, Spencer, Sophia and Greta Kamke, Azrianna, Isabella, Sarah, Emma and Noah Krajnik, Blake Hort and Lillee Walbeck

Also Survived By: Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many Friends

SISTER DECEASED: Martha “Marge” Zielke of Medford
Brothers-In-Law: Howard Barkdoll and Robert Zielke

DECEASED FATHER: Adolph Walbeck

DECEASED MOTHER: Adeline M. Walbeck (Maiden Name: Kaske)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Marlin’s name to the Good Shepherd Catholic Church Window Fund or to the Rib Lake Public Library.
Marlin's body was donated to the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.
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HARVEY F. GLAMANN

NAME OF DECEASED: HARVEY F. GLAMANN AGE: 93

ADDRESS: 552 W. Center, Dorchester; A former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:15 AM Saturday, May 3 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where he had been a patient for the past 4 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 7 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Pastor Kelly Taylor-Schaus

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at 9 AM on Saturday, May 17 at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

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

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 2, 1920 at Iron Ridge, Dodge County, WI

EDUCATION: elementary education at both Dodge County and Medford area schools; attended Medford High School

MARRIAGE: 1st: April 12, 1945 at Bennetsville, SC to Vivian “Billie” Moore & She preceded him in death May 8, 1985;
2nd: October 21, 1988 at Dorchester to Violet M. Gumz-Meyer and she preceded him in death March 25, 2009

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: In his early years, he worked for Norbert Egle as a farm hand. In 1940 he worked as a bridge builder and painter for the Soo Line Railroad. 1942-1946 he served in the US Army a veteran of WW II. After the military, he took over the family farm in the Town of Medford. In 1950 he went to work for Hurd Millwork until 1968. Then he went to work for Presto Industries in Eau Claire until 1975. From 1975 until his retirement in 1987, worked at the Weather Shield Vinal Plant in Medford. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, polka music, reading, camping & traveling.

MEMBER OF: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford where taught Sunday school, served on the church council & building committee; Life member of the Medford VFW Club & Dorchester American Legion Club; Medford Lions Club

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Mike (Peg) Glamann of Altoona, Wayne (Sandy) Glamann of Eau Claire, “Butch” Glamann of Medford, Mark Glamann of Medford, Gary Glamann of Medford, Ron (Rachelle) Glamann of Medford
STEP CHILDREN: Judy (Ed Spletter) Meyer, Don (Jane) Meyer, Larry (Jackie) Meyer, Dale (Dora) Meyer, Tim (Tim Goggin) Meyer

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 7 & 17 Step GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 7 & 32 Step
GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 2 Step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-in-law: Donna Glamann of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Clarence Glamann; Sister – Lila Jacobs

DECEASED FATHER: Fredrick Frank Glamann DECEASED MOTHER: Caroline Diels

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Mark & Mitchell Underwood, Jeff, Justin, Scott, Trevor & Zach Meyer
Active - Justin Lekies, Dan & Chad Glamann, Chad, Steve & Troy Meyer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford
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ELMER H. FRANZ

NAME OF DECEASED: ELMER H. FRANZ AGE: 78

ADDRESS: N8068 Franz Drive, Rib Lake; Township of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:55 PM Wednesday, April 30 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past 8 days

INTERMENT: A graveside committal service and burial of his cremated remains will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake at a later date

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 17, 1935 at the Township of Rib Lake

EDUCATION: Mud Lake and Fawn Valley Elementary schools both in the Town of Rib Lake

MARRIAGE: Never Married

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he was an area farmhand and did woods work. Then he farmed the family farm in the Town of Rib Lake and did woods work with his brother, George, until his retirement in 2000. He continued to make fire wood and reside on the farm. He enjoyed hunting, watching travel & cooking shows.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Dorothy (Gerald) Willner of Medford
Sister-in-law: Ruth Franz of Island Lake, IL

OTHER SURVIVORS: Niece – Marlene (Greg) Kautzer of Medford
Special Cousins – Bill Vlach of Milwaukee & David (Christine) Wille of Chelsea

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Reuben, Marlen (Charlotte) & George Franz

DECEASED FATHER: Robert Bruno Franz DECEASED MOTHER: Leona Maria (Vlach) Franz

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