INEZ B. LOERTSCHER

Inez Loertscher, age 102 1/2, of Medford died January 25, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield.
Inez was born June 21, 1913 in Park Falls, WI to Albert and Lena (Gamper) Amo. They moved to Medford in 1913.
She attended the former Fairfield school in the town of Browning and graduated from Medford Senior High School in 1932 and from the former Taylor County Normal School in 1933.
She married Edwin Loertscher on September 26, 1933. They farmed in the town of Medford. Edwin preceded her in death on March 28, 1987.
Inez was employed from 1963-1964 as a cook in the Medford Senior High School cafeteria and from 1965 to her retirement in 1978 as a cook in the Holy Rosary School Cafeteria.
She was a member of the Ladies of Holy Rosary, the former G.U.G., the ladies auxiliary of the Chelsea Conservation Club, treasurer of the Chelsea Conservation Club, and the leader of the Cloverleaf 4-H for 8 years.
She is survived by 4 daughters, Joan Brintnall of Rochester, MN, Carol Gosse of Medford, Janice (Robert) Werner of Marshfield, Jean (Doug) Thomas of Marshfield; 3 sons, Allyn (Lucy) Loertscher of Medford, Valgene (Judy) of Lac du Flambeau and Ronald (Ailene) of Unity; 20 Grandchildren, 27 Great Grandchildren, 9 Great Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Great Grandchild, and 1 sister, Norma Riegert of Medford.
In addition to her Parents and Husband, she is preceded in death by her son, Harlyn, age 8, a daughter, Gloria, age 15, 5 sisters, Fern Werner, Odile Wollum, Edith (Tootie) Engle, Lucille Etten, Mae Perkins; 1 brother; Jim Amo and a grandson, Dan Valli, age 19.
She enjoyed gardening, needle craft, making quilts, playing Sheephead, playing marbles, but above all, she loved to visit with her family and friends. In April 2015, she was proud to be a part of a six generation gathering.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday January 28, 2016 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford. Father Phil Juza will officiate; burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford. Visitation will be held 5-7:00 PM Wednesday January 27, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford, with a Rosary Service beginning at 7:00 PM., visitation also at 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM, Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be 6 grandsons, and the remaining 14 Grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial donations in honor of Inez may be given to her family, for designation at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

KATHLEEN “KATHY” B. KAAE

NAME OF DECEASED: KATHLEEN “KATHY” B. KAAE

AGE: 84

ADDRESS: Ogema, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Rib Lake surrounded by her loving family

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 29, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Rev. Larry Etten

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in the spring of 2016 at Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake

VISITATION: 12:00 P.M. until time of services at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 29, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 1, 1931 in Antigo, WI

MARRIAGE: 1st: Riley Campbell and he preceded her in death. 2nd: James J. Kaae and he preceded her in death

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Kathy worked in a rodeo in Spooner for a period of time. She then worked at a candy factory in Waukegan for a period of time. Kathy then worked in the produce fields in Kenosha. Kathy was a loving mother. She enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking, fishing, camping, bird watching, sewing, crafts and spending time with her family and friends.

MEMBER OF: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and the N.R.A.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Terry (Pam) Campbell, Debra (Steve) Drigot, Gwen Mason all of Kenosha, Denise Green of Stetsonville, Rebekah (William) Olson of Rib Lake, Jamie (Significant Other: Wanda Neuman) Kaae of Ogema, Dana (Zoey) Kaae of Wichita, Kansas, and Kathy Jayne (Boyfriend: Paul) Klinkhammer of Kenosha

CHILDREN DECEASED: Dennis Campbell, Dagmar Kaae and Pamela Hubbard
Son-in-Law: Orson Mason

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 22 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 15

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters and 2 Brothers

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 2 Sisters and 1 Brother


DECEASED FATHER: Otis Barnett

DECEASED MOTHER: Frannie Eldridge

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JOSEPH “JOE” H. DEML

NAME OF DECEASED: JOSEPH “JOE” H. DEML AGE: 88

ADDRESS: 258 Vincent, Medford; A former Town of Molitor resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:43 PM Sunday, January 24 at Aspirus Medford Hospital where he had been a patient for 1 day

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, January 29 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza and Father Frederick Brost

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Molitor Catholic Cemetery, Town of Molitor at a later date

VISITATION: Friday, January 29 from 9:45 AM until the time of services at 11 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 29, 1927 at the Town of Medford

EDUCATION: Thielke Elementary School, Town of Medford and was a 1944 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: May 1, 1951 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Mary Jane Johnson

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a US Army Veteran and later joined the Medford National Guard. He managed the Medford Co-op Hardware Store for 34 years until retirement in 1989. At that time they moved from the City of Medford to Sackett Lake in the Town of Molitor where they resided until recently moving back to the City of Medford. For 15 years they spent their winters at their home in the Rio Grande Valley of southern Texas. He enjoyed hunting & fishing, also doing craft work.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, Catholic Knights of Columbus, West Side Trailwinders Snowmobile Club, a charter member & officer of the Sackett lake Association, was president of the Royal Rough Riders riding club for many years.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Mary Jane Deml of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daniel (Ann) Deml of N. Fort Myers, FL, Mark (Linda) Deml of Medford & Jane (Kevin) Stuessy of Minnetonka, MN

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 3 – Sadie Deml Hamill of Eau Claire, Josh & Hana Stuessy of Minnetonka, MN & 3 Step-Grandchldren GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Henry (Pat) & Raymond (Janet) Deml both of Medford; Sisters – Agnes Robida of Stetsonville & Mary (Floyd) Emmerich of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Andrew & Jerome Deml, Madlin Kulig

DECEASED FATHER: John Deml DECEASED MOTHER: Mary (Ertl) Deml

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials are to be made to Holy Rosary School Endowment Fund, Medford
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JANE M. MESCHEFSKE

NAME OF DECEASED: JANE M. MESCHEFSKE

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Aspirus Nursing and Rehab in Medford, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in the Township of Holway

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kris Bjerke-Ulliman

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Cemetery in the Township of Holway

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in the Township of Holway

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 27, 1926 in the Township of Holway

EDUCATION: Jane attended Medford Area Schools and was a 1944 graduate of Medford Area High School

MARRIAGE: 1st: October 10, 1945 to Leroy Hanson and they were later divorced. 2nd: October 27, 1979 in Holway to John Meschefske and he preceded her in death on January 23, 2013

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school, Jane moved to Milwaukee for a period of time before being called home to help raise her brothers and sisters after the untimely death of her mother. She then owned and operated a dairy farm for 25 years while raising her 8 children. When her children reached adulthood, Jane went back to school to become a Certified Nurse’s Assistant. She worked at Medford Memorial Hospital as a CNA for a number of years until going to work at the Clark County Health Center in Owen until her retirement. Jane loved gardening, sewing, baking, listening to concertina and country music, dancing, playing cards with her church ladies and spending time with her family and friends.

MEMBER OF: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in the Township of Holway

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sharon (Mike) Gilles of Wausau, Dennis Hanson and Donald (Gail) Hanson of Owen, Sandra (Dick) Simonson of Colby, Nancy (Dan) Sova of Hewitt, Debra (Pete White) Gaffney and Rick Hanson of Medford
Son-in-Law: Robin Neuenfeldt of Dorchester
Step-Children: Nancy (Daniel) Biersack of Oconomowoc, Larry Meschefske of Loyal, Daniel (Linda) Meschefske of Wausau, Merilee Meschefske of Columbia, Tenn. and Carolyn (Brad) Tenhoff of Bradenton, Fla.

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Tammy (Hanson) Neuenfeldt, Son-in-Law: Gary Gaffney, Granddaughters: Crystal & Casy Hanson

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 18 & 3 Step GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 27 & 6 Step
GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Anna Boxrucker of Owen, Sam Nelson of Willard, Dale (Gloria) Nelson of Cudahy, Sisters-in-Law: Joyce Chmielewski of Mequon and Marge Nelson of Chilton

BROTHER/SISTER DECEASED: Roger Nelson and Grace Nelson

DECEASED FATHER: Arnold L. Nelson

DECEASED MOTHER: Alma Olson

URNBEARER: Rick Hanson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Jane’s family to be designated at a later date to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in the Township of Holway
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EDNA S. THORNTON

Edna S. Thornton passed away at the age of 99 on January 13, 2016 at Aspirus Nursing and Rehab Center in Medford, Wisconsin where she had resided for the past six years. Edna was born in Bronx, NY in 1916 to Adolph and Josephine Steinbrecher. She was educated in Catholic schools there, eventually graduating from Hunter College in 1935. Following the death of her father in 1932, she lived with, and later cared for, her mother until she passed in 1987. Edna married the love of her life, Paul R. Thornton Jr., in 1938 in New York City where they lived until the war broke out. During the war, Paul was commissioned a Lt. Commander in the US Navy, and the family moved to Pasadena, California. During these years, Edna was employed at Cal Tech doing mathematical research on the Manhattan Project.

When the war ended, the family returned to the suburban New York City area, bought a house in Yonkers, and started a family. Paul 3rd was born in 1946, followed by Peter in 1949. Edna was a homemaker during the 1950s, performing community and charity work, most notably serving as the President of the Westchester County Easter Seals Society. She returned to the workforce in 1960 when she was employed as the supervisor in the Nestles home office's test kitchen in White Plains, NY. Several years later she was employed as an administrative assistant to physicists doing research at Columbia University's Nevis Laboratories in Irvington, NY. While employed there, she completed studies at Columbia, later earning a Master’s Degree in Administration. She was eventually appointed as an officer of Columbia, serving as Administrative Assistant to the President of the University. She held this position until her retirement in 1982.

She then moved to the family's summer home on beautiful Highland Lake in Bridgton, Maine, with her mother, her husband having passed away unexpectedly in 1969. Her years in Maine were again spent doing work for the community. She served on the Bridgton Hospital and Bridgton Library Boards. She was instrumental in helping to start up and operate the Bridgton Hospital Guild's Thrift Shop. While on the Library Board she was instrumental in fundraising events that helped modernize the building and make it more accessible. She was a regular, long-time, and ardent member of a local reading club, the Book Bags. She was also a supporter of various area arts associations. She regularly hosted visiting musicians in her home who came to play with the Sebago-Long Lake Chamber Music Festival during the summer months. She also traveled extensively throughout the US and Europe.

Ill health forced Edna to move finally to Wisconsin in 2003 to be close to her son, Paul, who arranged cancer care for her at the Marshfield Clinic. In 2008, she was declared cured of her second and third bouts with cancer. Through all of her cancer fights (her first bout with breast cancer occurred in 1966), she remained brave and determined. She always proclaimed her trust in "the power of prayer", and her strong Catholic faith always carried her through. That strength proved to be a model for many people over the years.

EDNA ADVOCATED FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN LONG BEFORE IT BECAME FASHIONABLE IN THE 1970S, AND ALWAYs LIVED HER LIFE ACCORDINGLY. SHE MAINTAINED CLOSE TIES WITH HER SORORITY SISTERS FOR DECADES, WAS A SOLID SUPPORTER OF THE PEO MOVEMENT UNTIL HER FINAL YEARS, AND MENTORED MANY WOMEN THROUGHOUT HER LIFE. SHE ALSO RETAINED AN AMAZING SENSE OF HUMOR TO HER LAST DAYS.

Edna is survived by son Paul (Elise), Rib Lake, Wisconsin; son Peter (Linda), Bronxville, NY; grandson Criterion, Brooklyn, NY; granddaughter Genevieve (Grey) Baker, New York City, and their twins, great grandchildren Fleur and Brittin; and granddaughter Ramona (Jeffrey) Thornton and their son, great grandson Oliver of Wales, Wisconsin.

A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 22 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 424 W. Cedar St., Medford, WI 54451. Visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM at the church, that same day. Interment of her cremated remains will take place at St. John’s Episcopal Cemetery, Yonkers, NY at a later date. Hemer Funeral Service, Medford, WI serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her name to either St. Joseph’s Church or Bridgton Public Library both of Bridgton, ME

MILAN G. CZARNEZKI

NAME OF DECEASED: MILAN G. CZARNEZKI AGE: 89

ADDRESS: 604 Gibson, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:31 PM Sunday, January 10 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where he had resided for the past 3 months most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, January 15 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Fr. Phil Juza & Deacon Joe Stefancin

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

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 9:45 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, January 15

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 17, 1926 at the Township of Hammel

EDUCATION: attended Cleveland Elementary School, Town of Hammel and was a 1944 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: October 2, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Lila Mae Retterath and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked in the grain fields in Montana for a period of time & farmed in the Town of Hammel for 7 years. He then worked for the USDA as a soil conservation technician from 1957-1986 when he retired. He also did carpenter work for several years. In retirement, he enjoyed his time working in the woods, maintained a Christmas tree plantation, enjoyed cooking maple syrup, fishing and bow/gun hunting. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren & great grandchildren who brought him much happiness.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and the Catholic Knights of Columbus (Treasurer); He served on the Taylor Credit Union board for 32 years. He also served on the boards of Hope Hospice, Centennial Apartments (Past President), original member of the Town & Country Dairy Breakfast committee, and member of the Association of Retired Conservationists.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Lila M. Czarnezki of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jim (Cas) Czarnezki of Hendersonville, NC, Gary Czarnezki of Medford, John (Nancy) Czarnezki of Rib Lake, Cheryl (John) Bach of Medford, Joanne (Perry) Wolf of Athens

CHILDREN DECEASED: Great-Grandchildren – Tori Jean Czarnezki, Ethan Ryan Czarnezki, Aaron John Czarnezki

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 11

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Dorothy Wesle of Medford, Jack (Arlene) Czarnezki of Milwaukee &
Sister–in-law: Bernice Czarnezki of Milwaukee

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Gerald, Vernon & Sister Elaine Czarnezki, Marie Strebig

DECEASED FATHER: John Czarnezki, Jr. DECEASED MOTHER: Emma (Federspiel) Czarnezki

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ENID V. BLOMBERG

Enid Viola Blomberg age 103 and longtime resident of Ogema, died Jan. 10, 2016 at Aspirus Nursing and Rehab in Medford where she had resided since 2006.
She was born to Emil and Ellen (Johnson) Carlson on October 5, 1912 at their home north of Ogema. She attended Larkin Grade School, Prentice High School, and Teacher’s College in Phillips. In addition, she took correspondence classes from the Federal School of Art, Minneapolis, and attended teaching classes at Superior State College.
Prior to marriage, Enid taught at Sunnyside, Norlin, and Prentice High Schools and after, was a substitute in the Ogema and Prentice Schools for many years. She has always been remembered fondly by her former students.
October 26, 1940, Enid was united in marriage to Henry C. Blomberg at the Methodist Church in Tomahawk. They lived there a short time before moving back to Ogema and purchasing a home just south of town. Here they lived the majority of their lives and raised their 3 children. In 2002 they moved to Country Gardens Assisted Living in Medford.
She was a life time member of the Ogema Baptist Church, taught GMG (Girl’s Missionary Guild), and attended Ladies Aid. She also was a Lady Lion.
Many summer days were spent at the family’s Stone Lake cottages relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the lake and surroundings.
Enid was a gifted artist who especially loved to paint the beautiful innocent faces of children. Students, friends, and family members loved Enid’s talent and enjoyed viewing the varied subjects of her paintings.
Enid is survived by one son, C. Neil (Joanna), Appleton, WI., 2 daughters, Susan (Gary) Siebert, Ogema, Barbara Carroll and friend John Nelson, Medford, grandchildren Annika (Michael) Graif and their children Henry and Oren, Minnetonka, MN., Erik Blomberg, Minneapolis, MN., Derek (Tammy) Carroll and son Oliver, Eau Claire, and many nieces and nephews.
Enid was preceded in death by her husband Henry, son-in-law Albert Carroll, sisters Dorothy (Jim) Bruner, Bernice (Russell) Mattson, and brother, Herbert (Lucille) Carlson.
The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Aspirus Nursing & Rehab for their care and compassion during Enid’s last days and a special thank you to R.N.’s, Shannon and Donna.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Ogema Baptist Church on Saturday, Jan. 16 with Pastor Rodney Price officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. up to the time of the service. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Attending Pallbearers will be Gary Siebert, John Nelson, Jim Bruner, David Mattson, Robert Mattson, and Eugene Carlson. Memorial donations in honor of Enid may given to her family, for designation at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com