LAUREL “LAURIE” M. CAMPBELL

NAME OF DECEASED:
LAUREL “LAURIE” M. CAMPBELL

AGE: 63

ADDRESS: 14456 Eastview Drive King George, Virginia Former Medford Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:30 P.M. Monday, September 26 at her father’s residence in the Town of Hammel surrounded by her loving family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: A Celebration of Laurie’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 1 at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, Holway

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kris Bjerke-Ulliman

VISITATION AT: 9:30 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 1 at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, Holway

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 12, 1948 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Wayside School, a one room schoolhouse, Brookside School and a Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: March 27, 1971 in Wausau to Richard K. Campbell and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After graduation she married Richard Campbell. They enjoyed forty married years, filled with travel, antiquing, good books and long conversations over strong coffee. As a Navy wife, she and Richard lived in Washington, Japan and Virginia, along with their two sons, Douglas and Paul. They lived in Virginia for many years, where she worked for the US Navy as a Contracting Officer. Yet, her heart remained in the Wisconsin Northwoods, near her beloved Black River. In her final days, she returned to the Medford area, where she passed on in her father’s home.

PAST MEMBER OF: Our Saviours Lutheran Church, Holway

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Richard K. Campbell of King George, Virginia

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Sons: Douglas (Erin) Campbell of Charlotte, North Carolina and Paul (Nancy) Campbell of St. Leonard, Maryland

GRANDCHILDREN: Owen, William, Joel and Kiri Campbell

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother: Michael Selby of Medford
Sister: Yvonne (Lyle) Schwarz of Withee

PARENTS: Bernard L. Selby of Withee

DECEASED MOTHER: Lillian A. Selby Maiden Name: Rickaby

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Laurie’s family that will be designated to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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BERNARD “BEN” J. SEIDEL

NAME OF DECEASED:
BERNARD “BEN” J. SEIDEL
AGE: 67

ADDRESS: 515 Grahl Street, Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:28 P.M. Sunday, September 25 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital where he had been a patient for the past 5 days.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 29 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 28 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Thursday, September 29 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 21, 1944 in Marshfield

EDUCATION: Attended Westboro Elementary School and a High School Graduate of Westboro

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 20, 1966 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Donna M. Sperl and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: As a young man Ben helped at his family’s grocery store in Westboro. He was the Meat cutter/Manager at Copp’s Corp. from 1967 to 2004. He then was a Meat cutter for Medford County Market for the last 6 years until his retirement in May 2011. Ben enjoyed camping, bowling, mowing lawn, snow blowing, trips to the casino traveling and most of all spending time with his family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and the Knights of Columbus

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Donna M. Seidel of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Mark (Significant Other: Kristi Sullivan) of Eau Claire, Scott (Jeni) Seidel of Wausau, Twins: Ricky (Kelly) Seidel of Stoughton and Robby (Carrie) Seidel of Stetsonville and Susan (Jason) Klingbeil of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: Conner, Cooper and Carter Klingbeil, Meredith, Francine, Vincent, Anthony, Greta, Delaney, Teagan, Julia and Isaac Seidel and Kala Catlin

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Patricia (Richard) Makovec of Neenah and Kathleen (James) Callear of Elizabeth, Penn.

DECEASED FATHER: Bernard Edward Seidel

DECEASED MOTHER: Frances Monica Bohte

PALLBEARERS: Tom Grundy, Richard Kaye, Dennis Koch, Dale Ludwig, Don Wibben and Ray Henrichs

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Ben’s family to be designated at a later date
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LYNDA L. PEARSON

NAME OF DECEASED: LYNDA L. PEARSON AGE: 66

ADDRESS: W4282 State Highway 64, Medford; A township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:03 PM Saturday, September 24 at New London Family Medical Center, New London, WI where she had been taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 27 at the Simek Recreation Center, 1037 W. Broadway Ave., Medford

OFFICIATING: Ray Miller & Stanley March

PLACE OF BURIAL: Private family only graveside services will be held at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 5 – 8 PM on Monday, September 26 and also from 9:30 AM until the time of funeral services at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Simek Recreation Center, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 25, 1944 at Wayne, Nebraska

EDUCATION: Wayne, NE elementary schools, and was a 1962 graduate of Wayne, NE High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 28, 1965 at Wayne, NE to Richard Pearson and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, while residing in Omaha, NE she worked overseeing a claims department for an insurer. In May of 1965 she moved to Medford and worked at Klinner Insurance and Hurd Millwork for periods of time. After the coming of children, she excelled in being a contented homemaker and farmers wife. Many years she made ready the home for Sunday morning fellowship meetings, giving each one a warm welcome, and a spiritual encouragement. She leaves beautiful hand stitched quilts, sewn garments and a host of pleasant memories. Granny Lyn will long be remembered with love.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Richard Pearson of the Township of Browning

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 Sons – Chad (Tamara) Pearson of Medford, Brett (Michelle) Pearson of Black Creek, WI, and Perry Pearson of Eau Claire
1 Daughter – Ellen Pearson of Sussex, WI
Also 5 Grandchildren or Grandangels as she preferred – Ashley, Megan, & Claire Pearson of Medford, Nicholas & Natalie Rose Pearson of Black Creek, WI

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Very Special Sisters – Doris Jean Hayden of Fremont, NE & Phyllis (Marlowe) Polen of Cedar Bluffs, NE

DECEASED FATHER: Arthur May DECEASED MOTHER: Audrey Jackson

PALLBEARERS: Family members – Chad, Tamara, Brett, Michelle, Perry & Ellen Pearson

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by special friends – Thomas, Andrew & Matthew Reuter
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VIOLA B. ANDERSON

NAME OF DECEASED:
VIOLA B. ANDERSON

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:20 P.M. Friday, September 23 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 ½ years.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 28 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 27 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 28 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 12, 1922 in the Town of Chelsea

EDUCATION: Attended Whittlesey Grade School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: December 11, 1943 in Medford to Paul B. Anderson and he preceded her in death on February 20, 2006

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Viola worked at Ed’s IGA in Downtown Medford for a period of time and also did bookkeeping for the Paul B. Anderson Corporation, which was owned by her husband and son. She enjoyed embroidering, cooking, canning, dancing and doing crossword puzzles. In her later years Viola liked playing bingo and listening to polka music.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford and Immanuel Ladies Aid

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Carol Goerg of Medford
Son: Duane (Mary Lou) Anderson of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 6
GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 10

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers: Arnold Neumueller of Menomonee Falls, Harold and Melvin Neumueller both of Medford, Ralph (Ginny) Neumueller of Wausau, Vern (Mary Ellen) Neumueller of Garden Prairie, IL
Sisters: Dorothy (Jim) Broeren of Minocqua and Esther (Clarence) Schafman of Rockford, IL

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother: Harvey
2 Sisters: Arlene Anderson and Edna in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Rudolph H. Neumueller
DECEASED MOTHER: Helen C. Schwaubenhausen

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Debbie Goerg
Active: Brad, Travis and Trevor Paulsrud, Mitchel Goerg, Brent and Troy Anderson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made in Viola’s name to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 420 Lincoln Street, Medford, Wisconsin 54451
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DOUGLAS R. LOUCKS

NAME OF DECEASED: DOUGLAS R. LOUCKS AGE: 31

ADDRESS: W11848 Adams Rd., Bruce, WI 54819; A former Medford & Rice Lake area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 1:50 AM on Thursday, September 22 at Rice Lake, WI

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT: 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 25 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Family and Friends

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 12 noon until time of services at 3:00 PM on Sunday, Sept. 25

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 3, 1980 at Marshfield, WI

EDUCATION: Medford area elementary schools, and was a 1998 graduate of Medford High School; attended Western WI Technical College, La Crosse

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 21, 2003 at Shell Lake, WI to Patricia Rae Johnson and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: In 2000 he joined the Medford unit of the National Guards. He served active duty from 2003-2004. After his discharge from the service, he returned to Medford and later moved to Rice Lake where he worked various jobs. Just recently they moved to his present address in Bruce, WI. He was a volunteer leader with the National Guard cadet program for a number of years. He enjoyed hunting, art work, working with the developmentally disabled and he loved his children & people.

MEMBER OF: Rice Lake American Legion Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Patricia “Patti” Loucks of Bruce, WI

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Landen, Lucas & Leo Loucks all at home in Bruce, WI

SURVIVING BROTHERS: 6 – Rod (Sandy) Loucks of Eagle, WI, Jim (Amy) Loucks of Tacoma, WA, Tim (Sue) Loucks of Spooner, WI, Mike (Sandy) Loucks of Medford, Patrick (Shannon) Loucks of Schoharie, NY, Ken “Rooster” (Rachael) Loucks of Stetsonville

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 brothers- Johnny & Danny Loucks and 1 sister in infancy

PARENTS: Mother – Audrey (Michael) Berger of Medford; Maternal Grandmother – Dorothy Mae (Williams) Scheel of Owen

DECEASED FATHER: Llewellyn Loucks

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by several cousins, nieces & nephews
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BENJAMIN “BEN” P. KRUEGER

NAME OF DECEASED:
BENJAMIN “BEN” P. KRUEGER

AGE: 36

ADDRESS: W9346 County Road A Owen Town of Holway Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:44 P.M. Wednesday, September 21

A CELEBRATION OF BEN’S LIFE WILL BE: 12:00 P.M. Noon till 3:00 P.M. Saturday, September 24 at the Hemer Funeral Home of Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 1, 1975 in Rockford, IL

EDUCATION: Attended Marshfield Senior High

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Ben was an avid hunter. He enjoyed fishing, 4-Wheeling and spending time with his daughters

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Tina Rothmeier and they later divorced

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters: Shaniah and Kelsey Krueger of Owen

SURVIVING SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Alana Stanke of Owen and her 2 Sons: Landon Stanke and Kohlton Watkins of Owen

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers: Joe (Ann) Browne of Stratford and Richard Krueger of Marshfield

PARENTS: Donna R. (Significant Other: Gary Marschke) Krueger Maiden Name: Scott of Rib Lake
Maternal Grandfather: Harold Scott of Mineral Point
Also survived by Aunts, Uncles, 1 Nephew, Cousins and Many, Many Friends

DECEASED FATHER: Stephen P. Krueger

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Ben’s daughters, Shaniah and Kelsey
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EVANGELINE QUERIN

NAME OF DECEASED:
EVANGELINE QUERIN
AGE: 85

ADDRESS: of Jackson, Mississippi

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: much loved mother and grandmother, passed away September 18, 2011 in Jackson, Mississippi

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 19 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 1:00 P.M. until the time of services at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 21 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 13, 1926 in Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Attended Wayside School in the Town of Hammel

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: January 3, 1947 at Crystal Falls, Mich. to Lawrence L. Querin and he preceded her in death on January 4, 1989.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: In 1963 Lawrence and Evangeline moved to Jackson, Mississippi with their family. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother, homemaker and an amazing grandmother. Her pride and joy in her life were her 9 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Evangeline loved to dance, cook, work in her garden, sew and read romance novels. She also enjoyed doing charity work. Her most fulfilling charitable work was taking care of newborn foster babies for Catholic Charities. She loved these babies and took care of them as her own. She will be greatly missed by her family. We love her very much.

MEMBER OF: St. Richard’s Catholic Church in Jackson, Mississippi

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Alan (Cynthia), Jeffrey (Jerrine), Leon (Linda) and Galen (Marcy) Querin, and Lori (Bill) Truelove all of Jackson, Mississippi

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: Mark Querin, who died in infancy
Deceased Grandchildren: Destry and Blake Querin and Alexandra Truelove

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 9
GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 6

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Elizabeth Baron of Madison
Also preceded in death by Brothers and Sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Andrew Baron
DECEASED MOTHER: Victoria Baron

PALLBEARERS: Gary and Dan Kapfhamer, Eugene, Todd and Joseph Querin and Tom Roberts

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, a donation to Catholic Charities or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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