GLORIA M. OLMSTEAD

Gloria M. Olmstead, 92, of Medford, passed away Thursday January 25, 2018 at Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford.

She was born March 14, 1925 in Ogema, WI to Joseph and Vlasta (Hrdlicka) Simek. She is a graduate of Westboro High School. She joined the Nursing Corps and then went on to St. Josephs Nursing School in Marshfield where she received a Bachelors Degree in Nursing in 1947.

Upon completion of nursing school, she moved to Georgia and worked as a nurse for a brief period of time. She then went on to work for Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. She then met Ernest Olmstead in Delta Junction, Alaska. They married in 1959 and owned and operated a hunting lodge. In 1968 she moved to Medford and worked for the Medford Memorial Hospital. In 1972, she then moved to Wausau and worked for the Wausau Hospital and was a Marathon County Nurse and was part of the Visiting Nurses Association. Upon retirement, she moved back to Medford to take care of her Mother.

Gloria loved polka music, singing, playing bingo and bowling in leagues. She was a member of the Medford VFW Auxiliary.

Gloria is survived by her Children: Julianne Lennon of Rothschild, Ernie (Karen Riley) Olmstead of Belize, Grandchildren: Quintin Olmstead of Irvine, CA, Courtney Lennon and Sean Lennon  both of Kronenwetter, Siblings: Vlasta Cummings of Delta Junction, AK, William (Mary Anne) Noziska of Casper, WY, Danny (Judy) Noziska of Juneau, AK, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her Husband, Parents, Daughter Valerie Rose Olmstead, and Brothers Joseph “Pep” and Ron Simek.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday February 3, 2018 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel. Pastor Quinlan Koch will officiate. Visitation will be held Friday February 2, 2018 from 4-7 PM at Hemer Funeral Home, and an hour prior to the service on Saturday. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service, burial will be held at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Westboro in the spring.

Memorial donations in honor of Gloria can be given to Medford VFW Auxiliary.

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

SANDRA E. ANDERSON

NAME OF DECEASED:   SANDRA E. ANDERSON     AGE:  76

 

ADDRESS:          State Highway 13, Medford; Township of Medford resident

 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  Monday, January 22 at Dycora Transitional Health, Abbotsford where she had resided for the past 6 months

 

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No services

 

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 15, 1941 at Milwaukee

 

EDUCATION: Milwaukee Schools

 

MARRIAGE: April 2, 1960 at Milwaukee to Gerald Alfred Anderson and he survives

 

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: While residing in Milwaukee, she worked for a vending service company.  Moved to Medford in 1994 and worked at Choice Vending & Master Clean until her retirement.  She enjoyed country music.

 

SURVIVING SPOUSE:  Gerald A. Anderson of Medford

 

SURVIVING CHILDREN:  Christine Anderson of West Allis and Scott Anderson of Waukesha

 

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 3 brothers

 

DECEASED FATHER:    Steve Balazo   DECEASED MOTHER:  Theresa Houskinek

 

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ELMER "PETE" E. FAUDE

NAME OF DECEASED: Elmer “Pete” Edward Faude

AGE: 81

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: January 20, 2018 at his residence

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: A funeral mass will take place on Saturday January 27, 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 11:00 AM

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel, Friday, January 26, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, when a prayer service will take place. Visitation will continue at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: Town of Browning, February 27, 1936

EDUCATION: Medford High School 1955 graduate

MARRIAGE: Patricia Olson Molitor, they were later divorced

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Served in the US Army from 1959 to 1961. He then worked at Hurd Millwork from 1955 until his retirement in 2001. In retirement he worked part time for Medford Monument. He enjoyed driving around and making firewood. In his spare time he enjoyed watching the Packers, racing, spending time with family, and singing and playing guitar for various nursing homes in the area.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Michelle (Denny) Klass of Menomonie, Kim (Steve) Virnig of Medford, Amy Faude of Medford, and Peter Faude of Minneapolis, MN.

GRANDCHILDREN: Megan, Olivia and Cody Klass of Menomonie, Keesha Faude of LaCrosse, Devon Virnig of Medford and Brandon Wry of Medford.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sandy Heier of Germantown, Ruthie Schultz of Merrill, JoAnn (Dave) Armbrust of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Raymond, Ronald “Butch”, Duane “Nuppy”, and Steven Faude

DECEASED FATHER: Walter Faude DECEASED MOTHER: Francis Rudolph Faude

PALLBEARERS: Leo Wright, Paul Culliver, Ed Hills, Jason Faude, Billy Faude, and Nicholas Faude

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation.
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RUTH E. ARMBRUST

Ruth E. Armbrust, 92, of Medford passed into eternal life on Sunday, January 14 at Aspirus Country Gardens in Medford where she had resided for the past 1½ years; most recently under the care of Hope Hospice. Memorial services for Ruth will be at 11 am on Friday, January 19, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, with Father Phil Juza officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford. Her grandson, Ben Knopp will serve as urn bearer. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until the time of services at 11 am at the church.
Ruth was born on November 13, 1925 in Stetsonville to the late John and Mary (Rudolph) Docter. She went to Stetsonville elementary schools and was a 1942 graduate of Medford High School. Her marriage to Robert F. Armbrust took place on May 30, 1945 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville. He preceded her in death August 2, 2014.
Prior to her marriage, Ruth worked at Farmers State Bank in Stetsonville. After her marriage and the return of her husband from WWII, she devoted herself to being a wife and mother. While her children were young, she helped with the family business, Armbrust Meats, by doing the bookkeeping. In later years, she spent many hours working beside Bob at “the shop”. She enjoyed camping, boating on Lake Superior, fishing, reading, doing crossword puzzles, sewing, curling, golfing, bowling, swimming, watching any Wisconsin sports team, traveling, spending winter months in Arizona, playing cards, and being a ‘Reading Grandma’. Ruth always treated others with kindness and had a delightful sense of humor. Her family was her pride and joy. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Medford and the Ladies of Holy Rosary.
She is survived by her children – Mike (Sally) Armbrust of Madison, Tom (Mary) Armbrust, Jeff (Michele) Armbrust & Susan (Rick) Knopp, all of Medford, JoAnne (Don) Faust of Black Earth and Becky (Doug) Leclair of La Crosse; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren—21st on the way.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Mary Agnes Armbrust in infancy, a grand- daughter, Kristina Knopp, and her siblings, Mary Ann Schiller, Art Docter, Mildred McNamar, and Mabel Newton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

ALVIN "DICK" RUDOLPH, JR.

Alvin “Dick” G. Rudolph, Jr., 83, of Medford, passed away Wednesday January 10, 2018 at Aspirus Medford Hospital.

Dick was born November 20, 1934 in Medford to Alvin Sr. and Christina (Belobraydich) Rudolph. He attended Washington Elementary School and was a 1952 graduate of Medford High School.

He is survived by Maralene (Alvin “Speed”) Zirngibl and Marcy Reinke both of Phillips, nieces, nephews and cousins.

After his education, he worked at Harvey Company in Medford for many years.  He also drove fuel truck & worked as a pipe bender for Jim Zuleger Service in Medford until ill health.  He was recently honored as a 50-year Hunters Safety instructor.  He enjoyed reading, hunting, fishing and fly tying.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday January 27, 2018 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel. Pastor David Clements will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 until the time of service at 10:00 AM. Burial of cremated remains will take place in the spring in Medford Evergreen Cemetery II.

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

MELVIN D. BRINK

Melvin D. Brink, 93, of Medford, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Country Gardens in Medford. He was born on August 22, 1924 to Daniel and Goldie (Jensen) Brink. He married Leona Metz on November 13, 1948, she survives. Melvin was a graduate of Medford High School. He worked as a dairy farmer and logger in the Town of Browning his whole life.

In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, ice fishing, Polka music, dancing, and he was a lifelong member of Community United Church of Christ.

In addition to his wife, Melvin is survived by his children, Barbara (George) Tuma, Jerry (Dawn) Brink, both of Medford, and Sandra Peterson of Oregon, WI; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sisters, Ilaine Blasel and Virginia Harder, both of Medford, brother Donald (Clarice) Brink of Medford, and sister in law Virginia Brink of Lake Mills, WI.

Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Connie Brink, sister Fern Munson, and brother Charles Brink.

A memorial service for Melvin will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Community United Church of Christ at 12:00 PM, with Pastor Mary Jo Laabs officiating; burial will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II. Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Community United Church of Christ from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Melvin’s 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

WINSTON A. "JAKE" JOCHIMSEN

Winston A. “Jake” Jochimsen, 87, of the Town of Holway, passed away at his home on January 2, 2018.

Jake was born March 7, 1930 in the Town of Little Black to Awald and Clara (White) Jochimsen. He is a graduate of Medford Senior High School. He married Janet M. Fleischmann on May 10, 1974 in Whittlesey. Janet passed July 28, 1994.

He is survived by his daughter:  Jayne Kleinschmidt of Wausau, Grandson: Kolby Kleinschmidt of Wausau, Brother Willard “Hank” (Patricia) Jochimsen of Eau Claire, Sister in Law Florina Jochimsen of Medford, many Nieces and Nephews, In Laws: Mary Lou Sauer of Mauston, Bernice Tlusty of Medford, Ethel (Gene) Kalmon of Grand Junction, CO, Marilyn Fleischmann of Colorado Springs, CO, Elizabeth (Jerald) Koch of Westboro, and Philip Becher of Winona, MN.

Jake is further preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers: Wyllis “Buster” and Wayne “Shorty” Jochimsen.

 Jake worked for Hurd Window Company for a short period of time. He then went on to serve in the United States Air Force. He served in the Supply Division, and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant.  Upon his discharge from the Air Force, he came back to Medford and again worked for Hurd Windows. He then worked with his family on their dairy farm in the Town of Little Black. After his marriage to Janet he worked for Weather Shield Window Company until his retirement in 1994. In retirement Jake worked for the Federal Forestry Department, where he mowed lawns and helped maintain campgrounds.

He was very active and supported many groups and sports teams in town. He could often be found at local sporting events, church socials and fundraiser events. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, bowling, baseball and softball. He was an avid Green Bay Packer and Milwaukee Brewers fan. He was an honoree of the October 2015 Veterans Honor Flight to Washington D.C. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville, and the American Legion Post 147 and VFW Post 5729, and the Chequamegon Beagle Club.

He loved his daughter Jayne and Grandson Kolby dearly, and treasured his time spent with them.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00, Saturday January 6, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville.  Father Michael Hayden will officiate. Military rites will be rendered at church. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Little Black. Pallbearers will be his nephews: Lynn, Kurt, Roy, Bryan, Jay, Mike, and Gregg Jochimsen. Visitation will be held Friday January 5, 2017 from 4 – 7:00 PM at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church beginning at 10:00 AM until the time of mass.

Memorial donations in honor of Jake can be given to his family for designation at later date.

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