HELEN M. ZIEMBO

Helen M. Ziembo, 97, of Rib Lake passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Rib Lake Health Services, surrounded by family, under the care of Hope Hospice.

A funeral mass will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM, with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will take place at Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Helen’s grandchildren will be serving as pallbearers.

Helen was born on July 9, 1923 to Joseph and Mary (Zondlo) Maslonka on the family farmstead in Rib Lake. She attended Ward grade school and Rib Lake Junior High. She married Raymond Ziembo on June 14, 1944 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, he preceded her in death. She worked at Rib Lake Dairy for 10 years as a cheese wrapper and at Gem Products for 20 years as a liner installer. She was also a dairy farmer and a housewife.

In her spare time she enjoyed babysitting, polka music and dancing, playing cards, especially rummy and solitaire, and spending time with family and friends. She and Ray also enjoyed gardening and were features in a nationwide country living magazine. 

Helen is survived by 3 sons, John (Joleen) Ziembo of Rib Lake, Robert Ziembo and Michael (Linda) Ziembo, both of Medford; 6 daughters, MaryEllen (Mike) Thums of Rib Lake, Patricia Strebig of Medford, Susan (Phillip) Marthaler of Athens, Barbara (Richard) Berger of Rib Lake, Joann (Jim) Wilke of Merrill, and Judy Ziembo of Rib Lake; 26 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She is further survived by daughter-in-law Rhonda Ziembo, many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Helen is preceded in death by her son, Joseph Ziembo; grandson, Paul Thums; great-granddaughter, Marcella Zuleger; brother, John Maslonka; sister, Kathryn Lucia; daughter-in-law, Sandy Ziembo; son-in-law, Jerry Strebig.

Memorial donations in Helen’s name may be given to the family for use at a later designation.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

Sandra Ann Bach

 

Sandra Ann Bach, 72, of Medford, town of Little Black, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at her home with her husband by her side and her rosary in her hand while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 16 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford.  Interment will be at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Little Black.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Friday, July 16 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford. 

Sandy was born September 7, 1948 in Medford to Elaine (Gebert) and Clifford Zenner.  She attended local schools and graduated from Medford High School in 1966. 

On April 15, 1967, she married Gordon Bach at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford.  They resided in Medford/Little Black where Sandy worked as secretary, bookkeeper, business partner, manager, etc. at their company, Bach Electric Inc. 

Sandy enjoyed the outdoors, camping, nature walks, bird watching and flowers. She always longed to be at her cabin in the woods in Minocqua which she enjoyed going to for many years. Her most cherished moments were those she spent with her grandsons.

She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the American Legion Aux Post 519.  She also helped with the school lunch program for the Medford area public schools and worked as a volunteer at Aspirus Memorial Health Center. 

She is survived by her husband Gordon of Little Black; daughter, Michele (fiancé Steve Lukes) Ellenbecker of Abbottsford; son, Marc Bach of Eau Claire; siblings, Mary Mertes of Kaukauna, Kurt (Lori) Zenner of Medford, Lee (Joyce) Zenner of Hastings, MN; grandsons, Riley Bach of Medford, Alex Ellenbecker of Wausau, Trevor Ellenbecker of Abbottsford; in laws, Joe (Betty) Bach of Little Black, Mary (Roy) Smock of Milwaukee, Delores Bohn of Wausau, Cheryl Bach of Wausau, Larry Cypher of Little Black; and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers-in-law, Dave Mertes, John Bach, and Bill Bohn; and a sister-in-law, Linda Cypher. 

Memorials in Sandy’s honor are appreciated and may go to Holy Rosary Catholic School. 

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

RICHARD "DICK" SEIDL

Richard “Dick” Seidl passed away at his home in Milwaukee on June 21, 2021, with his wife, Dorothy, at his side.

A funeral mass will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM, with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.

Richard was born on January 15, 1936 in Medford, WI, the son of Louise and Joseph Seidl. He attended Holy Rosary Grade School and Medford High School.  He served in the Army, on active duty from September 11, 1956 to September 9, 1960. The Seidl family had seven brothers serve in the Army between 1943 and 1960.

Richard Worked at Lindow Garage until 1978, when he moved to Milwaukee, where he married is wife, Dorothy. He worked at Deltrol Electronics in Milwaukee until his retirement. His care and respect for automobiles was well known.

Dick and Dorothy shared a love for baseball and attended many of the Brewers games. They also loved to travel to many national parks and to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Richard is survived by his sister, Betty Seidl; wife, Dorothy, and many nieces and nephews.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

Emma Louise Kasparek

 

Emma L. Kasparek, 96, of Medford , died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Care Partners Assisted Living in Medford.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 8 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford with the Rev. Rodger Prois officiating.  Burial will follow at Medford Evergreen I Cemetery, Medford. 

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Thursday, July 8 at the church. 

Emma was born May 15, 1925 at home in the town of Molitor to Freda (Clausnitzer) and Henry Luethy. 

During WWII, Emma worked in Chicago assembling parachutes to aid in the war effort.

On June 22, 1946, she married Louis “Louie” Kasparek.  They had a dairy farm in the town of Browning, where Emma worked alongside her husband every day.   They farmed their entire married life until retirement. Emma enjoyed dancing, gardening, knitting, puzzles, word searches, polka music, needlepoint, and cooking.  She was a wonderful cook and will be remembered for many delicious meals. 

She is survived by her children, Velma Mann of Rib lake, Allen (Diane) Kasparek of Medford, Donna (fiancé Paul Jensen) Kasparek of Marshfield; grandchildren, Mark (Stefanie) Mann of Rib Lake, Todd (Jennilee) Mann, Roger (Carrie) Mann, Amanda (fiancé, James Kurth) Kasparek, all of Medford, Krista Fennell of Idaho; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Nicholas and Annilee Mann, Roger Paul and Colletta Mann, Jordan (fiancée Mari) Mann, Cole (girlfriend, Sydney) Mann, Kailee, Kenya, India, and Josiah Mann, Annika Drake and Dominic Fennell; and one great-great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Mann. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Louie in 1995; siblings, Frank, Paul, Emil, Herman, Otto, Fred, William and Carl Schmeiser, Lydia Kleutsch, Elsie Pask, Walter Luethy and Clara Emstrom; son-in-law, Lester Mann; and a son, Ronald Kasparek. 

Emma’s family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff at Care Partners for the wonderful and loving care they gave Mom over the last six years. 

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

 

 

 

 

ROBERT "BOB' M. EISNER

Robert M. "Bob" Eisner went to be with the Lord at his home in Rib Lake on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at age 89.99, with loved ones at his side. 

Bob was born in Park Falls, WI to John and MaryBelle (Dennee) Eisner on July 1, 1931. He was one of 10 children. He was living in Rib Lake in 1952 when he was drafted into the Army. While in Korea with Company C, 31st Infantry Regiment, he was hit in the neck with shrapnel and later awarded a Purple Heart. In 1954, he was honorably discharged and returned to Rib Lake and married Joan Probst on June 19, 1954. 

Bob was employed at Hurd Millwork in Medford for 46 years. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, watching sports on TV and helping other people. In his later years, he enjoyed birdwatching. 

Bob is survived by his wife Joan and his children: Michael (Marlene) Eisner of Stetsonville, Betty (James) Barnes of Sacramento, CA; Susan (Darrell) Freiboth of Ogema, Rose Olson (Allen Rinehart) of Phillips, Richard Eisner of Prentice, Joseph Eisner of Medford, Maria (Chris) Banks of Little Black, and 15 grandchildren: Bradley (Aom) Eisner, Brian (Autumn) Eisner; Christopher Allison, Michael (Jessica) Allison, Meghan (Ethan) Hanson; Robert (Stephanie) Freiboth, Sally (Eric) Fawley, Teri (James) Byrd; Sarah (Jim) Schreiner, Benjamin (Summer) Poncek, Janessa Gumz; Riley Eisner; Mia Eisner; and Erica Banks, Janelle Banks. Bob is further survived by 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and his siblings: William Eisner of Rib Lake, Roberta (Donald) Engel of Fort Atkinson, and David (Mary) Eisner of Spirit. 

Hope Hospice assisted the family.

A memorial service will be held at the Ice Age Pavilion in Rib Lake starting at 11 AM on Saturday, July 10.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

JANICE K. MITTENZWEI

Janice K. Mittenzwei (nee Vlach), passed peacefully at her home in Rib Lake, on July 1, 2021. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Bob, of 33 years, in March 2018. 

Janice was born in Medford, Wisconsin on June 23, 1954. As a young woman she enjoyed tending bar at various local taverns. She also loved to take care of children, and always had a special connection with her goddaughter Shelly. Janice married her husband in 1985, and became a farmer's wife. She was happiest when tending to her garden and animals. After her husband died, the friendships that she cultivated became very important to her. Karen and Donnie were two special people in her life that she often spoke of. Family also meant so much to her. She especially loved to have long conversations over the phone with her sister Sherri. Janice was beloved by all who knew her.

Janice is survived by her sister Sherri Vlach and partner Melody Krapf of Taneytown, Maryland; her niece Kara Gonzalez of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; her aunt Barb Moen of Elgin, Illinois; her stepson Roger Mittenzwei of Marathon, Wisconsin; her stepdaughter Linda Pettit of Morton, Illinois; and her many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Doris Vlach, and her four brothers Vernon, Galen, Jerry and Ronnie. 

Per Janice’s wish a small and private graveside service only, for close family and friends will be held on Wednesday, July 7th at 3:00 pm, at Molitor Catholic Cemetery in Molitor. Also, per her wishes she will be cremated, and then be laid to rest with her husband. 

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

Nicole Therese Buechel

Nicole Therese Buechel, 39, of Stetsonville, died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 6 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford with Fr. Patrick McConnell officiating. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Nicole was born September 30, 1981 in Medford to Laurie (Kropp) and David Lavin. She graduated from Medford High School, class of 2000.  Nicole went on to earn her B.S. degree in Elementary Education from UW-Stevens Point, and her Master’s degree in Education from Marian University.

On June 24, 2006, Nicole married Simon Buechel at OLPH in Whittelsey.  They resided in Stetsonville where Nicole taught 2^nd grade at Stetsonville Elementary School. 

Nicole had many interests and was always up for anything.  Summer was her favorite season and she loved to be on the water and to travel (especially if a beach was involved).  While on vacation, she was often found floating on a tube soaking in the sun.  She enjoyed cheering on the Chicago Bears and the Milwaukee Brewers; watching Seinfeld (she knew every line of every episode!); playing games of all kinds; boat rides on the lake; being outdoors; and she was an avid reader.  All of these things paled in comparison to the love she had for her family, especially her two beloved children Marshall and Brooke.  Nicole cherished time with them and loved being their mom.

Nicole will be dearly missed by her husband, Simon of Stetsonville; children, Marshall Matthew and Brooke Therese, both at home; parents, Dave and Laurie Lavin of Stetsonville; brother, Dan Lavin of Medford; mother and father-in-law, Lorie (William) Schmitz of Lake Havasu, AZ, Merlin Buechel of Medford; maternal grandparents, Rodney and Mary Ann Kropp of Rib lake; paternal grandmother, Joanne Lavin of Medford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sam (Lana) Buechel, Christian (Bethany) Buechel, all of Eau Claire, Austin and Alice Schmitz of Lake Havasu; niece and nephew, Morgan and Jordan Lavin of Medford; and many wonderful coworkers, neighbors and dear friends.

Nicole was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Richard Lavin.

Memorials in Nicole’s honor are appreciated and will go towards an education fund for her children.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.