Monday, March 29, 2010

OSCAR “KEN” K. BORMAN



NAME OF DECEASED: OSCAR “KEN” K. BORMAN AGE: 86

ADDRESS: 223 S. Park Avenue Medford City of Medford Resident Former Town of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:50 P.M. Monday, March 29 at the Colonial Center Nursing Home, Colby where he had resided for the past month surrounded by his loving family.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 10: 30 A.M. Friday, April 2 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, April 1 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services at 10:30 A.M. Friday, April 2 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 26, 1923 in the Town of Goodrich, Taylor County

EDUCATION: Washington Grade School in the Town of Goodrich

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 11, 1948 in the Town of Hamburg, Marathon County to Jean A. Marth and she preceded him in death on November 24, 2000.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the Town of Medford from 1952 until his retirement in 1989. Ken also worked at Rief Motors in Medford where he was a mechanic from 1955 to 1968. He also worked in the lumberyard at Hurd Millwork, Medford for a number of years. He enjoyed hunting, playing sheep head and square dancing.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Robert (Jane) Borman of Medford, Karen (Jan) Toubl of Beloit, Bruce Borman of Rib Lake, James (Ellen) Borman of Curtiss and Linda Borman of Wausau

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 9 Adam Borman, Michael (Kristen) Toubl, Jeremy (Sam) Toubl, Kelly (Michael) Clobes, Jeffrey, Jacob, Jason (Lynn) and Misty Borman and Jennifer Degenhardt

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 7 Jordon and Jaeger Toubl, Brendan, Lucas and Joshua Borman, Jonathon Yeager and Xander Ruesch

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Sister: Betty Lou Meschefske of Stetsonville

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: Glen Borman 2 Sisters: Annabelle Walther and Carrie Mae Meschefske
Daughter-In-Law: Cindy Borman
Brother-In-Law: Clyde Meschefske Sister-In-Law: Idella Borman

DECEASED FATHER: Albin A. Borman DECEASED MOTHER: Dora M. Marschner

PALLBEARERS: Randy and Daniel Meschefske, Allen Borman, Fred Roeber, Timothy Marth and Sam Porten

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Ken’s family to be designated at a later date
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Thursday, March 25, 2010

DEBRA JEAN WIINAMAKI


NAME OF DECEASED: DEBRA JEAN WIINAMAKI AGE: 53

ADDRESS: 141 Joan Street, Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 7:30 AM on Thursday, March 25 at her residence in the city of Medford under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice following a courageous battle with cancer

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 28 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Inurnment will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 2:00 PM until time of memorial services at 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 28

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 1, 1956 at La Crosse, WI

EDUCATION: Elmwood, WI elementary schools and she was a 1975 graduate of Elmwood High School, Elmwood, WI

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 11, 1980 at Elmwood, WI to Robert “Bob” Wiinamaki and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Worked in the Taylor County Veterans Service Office, Medford for a period of years. In 2007 she was elected Taylor County Treasurer, an office she held until ill health recently forced her to resign. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; State of WI County Treasurers Association

SURVIVNG SPOUSE: Robert “Bob” Wiinamaki of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 daughters-Sarah (Jess) Roberts of St. Paul, MN & Amber (Jason) Jochimsen of Kimberly, WI

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: grandson-Samuel Roberts of St. Paul, MN

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Cynthia (John) Sinz of Menomonie, WI, Steven Schmitz of Oxnard, CA, Thomas (Jean) Schmitz of Eagan, MN, Frederic (Tali) Schmitz of Mondovi, WI, Nancy (Joseph) Ousley, Jr. of Stillwater, MN, David Schmitz of Portage, WI
1 brother-in-law: Al (Peggy) Wiinamaki of Minnetonka, MN
2 sisters-in-law: Liz Wiinamaki of Tampa, FL & Arlynn (Jeff) Rehburg of Mebane, NC

SURVIVING PARENTS: Donald & Mary (Coughlin) Schmitz of Elmwood, WI
Father/Mother-in-law: Robert & Margaret Wiinamaki of Bayfield, WI

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by nieces/nephews, aunts/uncles & cousins

-In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Wisconsin Chapter, 4125 N. 124th St., Unit A, Brookfield, WI 53005

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

GLADYS M. STORCH-BROST

NAME OF DECEASED: GLADYS M. STORCH-BROST AGE: 99

ADDRESS: 621 S. Gibson Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:25 A.M. Thursday, March 18 at the Golden Living Center-Continental Manor, Abbotsford where she had resided for the past 5 months.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 20 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

PLACE OF BURIAL: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION AT: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 20 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 3, 1910 in the Town of Little Black, Taylor County

EDUCATION: Attended Stetsonville Grade School and Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: December 31, 1929 in Stetsonville to Raymond T. Storch and he preceded her in death on October 30, 1975. February 2, 1979 in Leesburg, Florida to Joseph Brost and he preceded her in death on June 29, 1999

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She married at the age of 20 and her and her husband owned and operated Pioneer Cheese Factory in Little Black where she operated the store and was the book keeper for a number of years. They then owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Little Black until her retirement in 1970. She enjoyed needlework and traveling. She enjoyed gardening and raising flowers. Gladys also enjoyed cooking and baking, especially her apple pies. She also played concertina her entire life.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville where she was the current oldest member and the Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 Sons: Robert (Margaret) Storch of Muskegon, Michigan, Gerald (Elva) Storch of Stetsonville and Kenneth (Darla) Storch of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 5 Grandchildren: Mark (Sherri) Storch of Muskegon, Michigan, Bryan (Lynn) Storch of Dorchester, Sharon (Scott) Pernsteiner of Eau Claire, Jared (Heather) Storch of Medford and Terri Ann Storch of Milwaukee

GREAT- GRANDCHILDREN: Michael and Matthew Storch, Samantha, Alex and Andre Pernsteiner, Joey and Garett Storch

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: John (Jane) Meschefske Jr. of Medford and Arlene Reda of Shawano

Sister-In-Law: Betty Lou Meschefske of Stetsonville

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Arthur, Clyde, Evelyn “Toots” Fredrickson, Dorothy Sell and Mabel “Dolly” Lekies

DECEASED FATHER: John Meschefske DECEASED MOTHER: Frieda Schultz

PALLBEARERS: Bryan, Jared, Terri Ann and Garett Storch, Sharon, Scott, Samantha, Alex and Andre Pernsteiner

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gladys’s family to be designated at a later date

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KEMPUS “KEMP” E. JOCHIMSEN

NAME OF DECEASED: KEMPUS “KEMP” E. JOCHIMSEN AGE: 77

ADDRESS: W5150 Apple Ave., Medford, WI; A township of Deer Creek resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:15 AM Saturday, March 13 at his residence in the town of Deer Creek under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Monday, March 15 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Frederick P. Brost

PLACE OF BURIAL: St. Mary’s Cemetery, township of Little Black

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home 4-8 PM Sunday, March 14 where there will be a 7:30 PM Catholic prayer service held that evening; and also at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville from 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM on Monday, March 15

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 16, 1932 at Medford

EDUCATION: Spruce Grove elementary school, township of Deer Creek, Taylor Co.

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 2, 1956 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Darla Kapitz

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he dairy farmed in the town of Deer Creek for most of his life until retirement in 1992. He enjoyed traveling, playing cards and his family, especially his grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVNG SPOUSE: Darla Jochimsen of the town of Deer Creek

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Maralee (Ken) LeBlanc of North Port, FL, Gail (Scott) Mildbrand of Medford, Neal (Rogene) Jochimsen of Rome, GA, and Barbara (Jodi) Dassow of Hudson, WI

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 6-Thomas & Jon Mildbrand, Erich & Rachel Jochimsen, Bella & Nathan Dassow

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Leland, Cyril & Albert Jochimsen, Gladys Leader

DECEASED FATHER: Arno Jochimsen DECEASED MOTHER: Clara Allgeier

PALLBEARERS: Family members & friends

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Hope Hospice of Medford & Rib Lake

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LAWRENCE “LARRY” R. ARCISZEWSKI

NAME OF DECEASED: LAWRENCE “LARRY” R. ARCISZEWSKI AGE: 58

ADDRESS: Westboro, WI 54490; A township of Westboro resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Pronounced dead at 11:50 AM on Tuesday, March 9 at his residence in the township of Westboro, Taylor Co.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at a later date

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 30, 1951 at Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: St. Genevieve Parish elementary school, Chicago, IL, 1969 graduate of Gordon Tech High School, Chicago, IL and attended Wilbur Wright Community College in Chicago, IL

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he enlisted in the IL Army National Guard where he served for 7 years. He worked and resided in the Chicago area for a period of years prior to retiring and moving to his present address in the town of Westboro in 1994. He enjoyed woodworking, antique cars and automotive mechanics.

SURVIVNG FIANCE’: Patti Gilleran of Chicago, IL

SURVIVING BROTHERS: 2 brothers-Donald (Tina) Arciszewski of Fremont, WI and Gary Arciszewski of Weyauwega, WI

SURVIVING MOTHER: Eleanore A. Arciszewski of Weyauwega, WI

DECEASED FATHER: Julius Raymond Arciszewski

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and his aunt-Virginia Pietron of Chicago

-The family requests any memorials be given in his name to Wisconsin Public Broadcasting, Madison, WI

-Hemer Funeral Service serving the family

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DONALD “DON” R. VERMAAT JR.


NAME OF DECEASED: DONALD “DON” R. VERMAAT JR. AGE: 58

ADDRESS: MCT #26 Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:42 A.M. Sunday, March 7 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where he had been taken earlier by helicopter

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 9 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4-7 P.M. Tuesday, March 9 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:30 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 10 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 19, 1951 in Geneva, IL

EDUCATION: Graduate of St. Charles High School, St. Charles, IL

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 19, 1972 to Debra Whildin and they later divorced. 2nd to Susan Fettes on May 19, 1979 and they later divorced.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After High School Don drove truck for Miller Transportation and RC Cola in Illinois until moving to the Medford Area in 1984. He then owned a beef farm in the Town of Little Black and hauled milk for Shotliff out of Dorchester for 9 years. Don then became an over the road truck driver for Prochnow out of Medford for around 15 years. He enjoyed carpentry work, he rebuilt tractors, enjoyed going to antique truck and tractor pulls and shows.

MEMBER OF: Past Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Donald Vermaat III of Portage, Susan Vermaat of Mount Prospect, IL, Jaime Vermaat of Fort McCoy, Jacob Vermaat of Medford and Pamela Vermaat of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 8

Preceded in death by granddaughter: Rylie Ann Vermaat on January 6, 2003

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Ronald Vermaat of St. Charles, IL, William (Misty) Vermaat of Arrow Smith, IL, John (Kathleen) Vermaat of Batavia, IL, Marianne Vermaat of Carol Stream, IL, Roseanne Vermaat of Batavia, IL, James Vermaat of DeKalb, IL and Margretanne Vermaat of Batavia, IL

SURVIVING PARENTS: Father: Donald R. (Bev) Vermaat Sr. of South Elgin, IL.

Mother: Caroline R. Schmidt of Batavia, IL.

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial’s can be made to Don’s family to be designated at a later date

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RAMONA G. CHARITON

NAME OF DECEASED: RAMONA G. CHARITON AGE: 81

ADDRESS: 521 E. Perkins Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:30 A.M. Thursday, March 4 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 6 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 6 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 23, 1928 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Area Schools and a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 18, 1949 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Edwin W. Chariton and he preceded her in death on February 23, 2002

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage, Ramona worked at Medford Laundry for a period of time. Ramona was a housewife and mother. She enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, doing puzzles, collecting Santa’s and her cats. She enjoyed taking care of her family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 6 Daughters: Dawn Wicks, Cathy, Donna, Pamela and Melody Chariton and Penny (Mark) McCumber all of Medford

5 Sons: Edwin L. (Beth) Terry (Julie), Steve (Sherry), Patrick (Carol) and Michael Chariton all of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 14 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 19

Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Numerous Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Mildred Lowiec and Ruth Smedegard

5 Brothers: Lester, Harry, Glen, Elmer and Herbert Molzner

DECEASED FATHER: John Molzner DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Mintz

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Ramona’s family to be designated at a later date

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TINA M. WERNER

NAME OF DECEASED: TINA M. WERNER AGE: 41

ADDRESS: W1842 County Road N Colby Town of Colby Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:23 A.M. Sunday February 28 at her residence with her loving family after a long battle with cancer.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Services will be held at a later date

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Dorchester Memorial Cemetery, Dorchester at a later date

DATE OF BIRTH: September 24, 1968 in Medford

EDUCATION: Graduate of Colby High School Attended Cosmetology School in Wisconsin Rapids Received her degree in Dental Hygiene from North Central Technical College, Wausau

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st marriage to Kirk Baumgartner and they later divorced. 2nd marriage to Jeff Werner and they later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Tina worked as a Cosmetologist in Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point area for a period of time. She then worked at Tombstone Pizza as Quality Control for a number of years. She then worked at Marshfield Dental Clinic as a Dental Hygienist for a period of time. Tina also operated a business out of her residence in Health and Nutrition for 10 years. She enjoyed gardening. Whoever Tina met she touched there lives. She was always trying to help people.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Colton and Autumn Werner both of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister: Tammy Griesbach of Colby

Brother: Jeffrey Griesbach of Colby

SURVIVING PARENTS: Father: Allen H. Griesbach of Colby

Mother: Shirley A. Griesbach (Maiden Name: Fischer) of Medford

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

Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements.

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