WILLIAM D. GEISER

NAME OF DECEASED: WILLIAM D. GEISER AGE: 59

ADDRESS: 318 Clark Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 3:28 PM Monday, April 19 at his residence in the city of Medford

MEMORIAL VISITATION & A CELEBRATION OF WILL’S LIFE WILL BE AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 2-6 PM on Sunday, May 2

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 6, 1951 at Madison, WI

EDUCATION: Graduated from Arlington High School, Arlington Heights, IL; Attended George Williams College;

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: previously married & divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to moving to Medford he owned a parasailing business in Chelan, WA for a period of time. While in Medford he was a volunteer teacher for the Gold Program at NTC, Medford campus. He also owned and operated 4 Seasons Mow & Snow business. He was a restorer of antiques and cars. He enjoyed Abe Lincoln history, old cars, writing, Egypt. Geology, outer space, science fiction, avid reader, movies, rock & roll, singing, laughing, giving his time and service to others.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-Becky (Tim) Darbey of San Diego, CA

DECEASED FATHER: Robert F. Geiser DECEASED MOTHER: Betty Lou Nelson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Lyme Disease Foundation, any lupas or epilepsy research foundation, or underourskin.com
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JAMES H. ROUILLER

NAME OF DECEASED: JAMES H. ROUILLER AGE: 70

ADDRESS: W6217 Buehler Lane, Medford; A township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:00 PM Tuesday, April 27 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN where he had been a patient for the past 3 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, April 30 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joe Stefancin

VISITATION AT: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, April 30

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 13, 1939 at Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Mathey elementary school, town of Medford and was a 1957 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: At Medford to Susan Hessefort and they were later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked for the Soo Line Railroad as a depot agent for a period of years. Then he worked for Equifax Company as an insurance investigator for many years until his retirement. He was the town of Medford tax assessor for a period of time. In retirement, he drove for Abby Vans. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and softball.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; He was active in many area softball teams & leagues.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 sons-Jeffrey Rouiller of Medford, Twins: Todd Rouiller of Medford & Brian (Julie) Rouiller of Medford; 2 grandsons-Kyle & Logan Rouiller of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter-Lori Ann Rouiller in 1990

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers-Donald Rouiller of Medford and Kenneth Rouiller of Madison
Sister-Kathleen (Pat) Makovec of Clear Lake, MN

DECEASED FATHER: Harold Elmer Rouiller DECEASED MOTHER: Louise Margaret Baumgartner

OTHER INFORMATION:
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LOUISE E. MAYER

NAME OF DECEASED: LOUISE E. MAYER AGE: 95

ADDRESS: 650 Pearl Street Rib Lake, WI Former Medford Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:04 A.M. Friday, April 23 at the Golden Living -Rib Lake Health Care Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 5 years.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 1 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION AT: 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 1 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 1, 1914 in Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Area Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Frank Mayer and they later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Louise was a professional seamstress. She enjoyed baseball and country music.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Sons: Dennis (Karen) Mayer of San Jose, CA and David (Nancy) Mayer of Louisville, CO
Daughter-In-Law: Sharon Mayer of Brookfield, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Son: Derald Mayer

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 7 Grandchildren: Josh, Jennifer, Jori, Jesse, Brad, Lauryn and David Jr. Mayer

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 6 Great-Grandchildren: Justyn, Brianna, Tyler, Hannah, Noelle and Alexander Mayer

DECEASED BROTHER: Clarence Rauchfuss

DECEASED FATHER: Albert Rauchfuss DECEASED MOTHER: Julianna Nuernberger

DOROTHY M. KRAMER

NAME OF DECEASED: DOROTHY M. KRAMER AGE: 89

ADDRESS: 624 E. Broadway, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: April 7, 2010 at Sebring, FL where she had spent the winter months

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 29 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Inurnment of her cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery

VISITATION AT: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 10 AM until time of memorial services at 11 AM on Thursday, April 29

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 8, 1920 at Marathon City, WI

EDUCATION: Marathon City schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 1, 1960 at Redwing, MN to Robert E. Kramer and he preceded her in death May 26, 1997

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She was a corporate officer and office manager for Kramer Plumbing & Heating in Phillips & Medford from 1959 until her retirement in July 1989. She was an avid curler, golfer, bowler & bridge player. She also did volunteer work at the Medford Hospital and during the winter months she did volunteer work at the hospital & library in Sebring, FL.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son-Dudley Paulus of Phillips; Step Son-Richard (Mellodye) Kramer of Fond du Lac, WI

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 16 GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: 4

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-Don (Shirley) Seliger of Tuscon, AZ

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Sisters-Irene (Jim) Bonkoski, Jeanette (Bud) Kosmerchock & Gerri (Ben) Zimmermann

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph Seliger DECEASED MOTHER: Francis Smasal

OTHER INFORMATION: Also preceded in death by-first husband, Earl Paulus

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DONNY W. STORCK

NAME OF DECEASED: DONNY W. STORCK AGE: 20

ADDRESS: W5391 County Road O, Medford; Township of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 1:39 AM on Thursday, April 22 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Monday, April 26 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Pete Warmanen

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home 4-7 PM Sunday, April 25 and also at church 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM on Monday, April 26

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 23, 1989 at Fort Atkinson, WI

EDUCATION: Medford area schools, 2008 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Single

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked for Kraft Pizza Corp. in Medford where he was employed at the time of his death. His special interests were wrestling, football, PS 3, and spending time with friends. He also was a volunteer wrestling coach with the Medford wrestling program.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 brothers-Lee (special friend-Heidi Banaszewski) Storck of Innver Grove Heights, MN & Nick (special friend-Tara Anderson) Storck of Dorchester

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mike & Le Ann Storck of Medford; Paternal Grandfather-Melvin Storck of Whitewater, WI; Maternal Grandparents-Mary Schilt of Athens & Don (Pat) Schroedl of Fort Atkinson, WI; Paternal Great Grandmother-Lorraine Peplinski of Whitewater, WI

SURVIVING FATHER: Michael A. Storck SURVIVING MOTHER: Le Ann K. Schroedl

PALLBEARERS: Andrew Carlson, Nathan Larson, Niko Fieselman, Seth Higgins, Corey Lingen, Crandel Weissmiller, Jeff Fettes, Dustin Stepaniak, Trevor Laher

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by Aunts, Uncles & Cousins; Preceded in death by Grandmother-Deloris Storck and his great grandparents

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RONALD “RON” E. GRUNEBERG

NAME OF DECEASED: RONALD “RON” E. GRUNEBERG AGE: 77

ADDRESS: 514 W. Cedar Street, Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:26 PM Tuesday, April 20 at Memorial Health Center, Medford where he had been a patient for the past 3 days

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 6:00 PM Thursday, April 22 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 3:00 PM until time of funeral services at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 22

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 21, 1932 at Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Various elementary schools and was a 1951 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 13, 1959 at St. James Church in Wausau to Gail L. Gravitter and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, Ron joined the US Navy as cook and served for 4 years. He completed his journeyman as a printer and was a member of the International Printing & Graphic Communications Union under the direction of The Star News in Medford. After 21 years of working for The Star News, he started The Print & Litho Shop in Medford in 1976, which he operated until his retirement. He enjoyed their cabin on Connors Lake near Phillips. His other interests include cooking, hunting, fishing & Golf. He also enjoyed family time with the grandchildren & their Labrador dogs.

MEMBER OF: Past member of: Medford Curling Club, Medford Lions Club, Tee Hi Golf Club, Connors Lake Association

SURVIVNG SPOUSE: Gail Gruneberg of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Kimberly (Michael) Poncek of Medford, Patrick (Terri Anderson) Gruneberg of Apple Valley, MN & Bradley Gruneberg of Sheboygan, WI; 3 Grandchildren-Eric (Kayla Roiger) Poncek of Rib Lake, Kyle Poncek of Medford & Morgan Gruneberg of Sheboygan

DECEASED FATHER: Erich Gruneberg DECEASED MOTHER: Greta Berg

PALLBEARERS: Eric & Kyle Poncek, Morgan Gruneberg, Mike Gravitter, David Tupper

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to either: Holy Rosary School of Medford or the Taylor County Humane Society, Medford

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MARGARET “MARGE” M. TALLMAN

NAME OF DECEASED: MARGARET “MARGE” M. TALLMAN AGE: 78

ADDRESS: N32 S. 7th Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:50 P.M. Thursday, April 15 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis where she was transported earlier by helicopter

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 20 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

PLACE OF BURIAL: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Random Lake, WI

VISITATION AT: 1:00 P.M. until 2:45 P.M. Tuesday, April 20 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 5, 1932 in Random Lake, WI

EDUCATION: Attended Milwaukee Area Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 14, 1976 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford to Ray A. Tallman and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They moved to the Medford area in 1969. She worked as an Aide at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford for 6 years. Marge then worked at Copps Grocery Store in Medford where she worked in the Bakery department for 6 years until her retirement. She enjoyed fishing, bird watching, board games and playing cards. Marge loved dogs.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford
Past Member: Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Milwaukee

SURVIVNG SPOUSE: Ray A. Tallman of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Cathy Hilgart of Minnesota, Deborah (Kim) Pero of Montello, WI, Robert Maier Jr. of Medford, Joseph Maier of California, Ray Tallman Jr. of Stanley, Cheryl (Douglas) Baker of Withee, Guy Tallman of Medford and Corey (Leigh) Tallman of Chippewa Falls, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: John E. Maier on May 25, 2002

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 12 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 3

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers: Wallace and Edward Klotz

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Klotz DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Weller

PALLBEARERS: Ray Jr. and Corey Tallman, Dave Kenyon, Pete Kostner, Bob Lucia, Rufus Sween and Jim Vanduser

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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LUZ M. SERRANO

NAME OF DECEASED: LUZ M. SERRANO AGE: 87

ADDRESS: 300 W. Apollo Avenue Dorchester Village of Dorchester Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:57 P.M. Wednesday, April 7 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield Emergency Room where she was taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: No services will be held at this time for Luz.

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Hatillo, Puerto Rico

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 7, 1922 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 22, 1955 in New York City, New York to Jose Serrano and he preceded her in death on November 8, 1988

EDUCATION: Graduated High School in Naguabo, Puerto Rico

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school she worked in a factory where they made clothing and hats for a number of years. After her marriage Jose and herself owned and operated a grocery store in New York City from 1962-1970. They then moved to Puerto Rico and after Jose’s death she moved to Dorchester in 2000 to be close to her son, Jose and his family. She enjoyed cooking, flower gardening, dancing and especially her family. Luz was a very religious woman.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 1 Son: Jose (Sarah) Serrano of Dorchester

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 5 Grandchildren: Jenny, Jose, Stephanie, Joseph and Mya Serrano

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 3 Great-Grandchildren: Jo Jo, Angelo, and Ashton Serrano

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: Francisco Barris
3 Sisters: Josephine, Hilda and Lucia
Also Brothers and Sisters in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Jose Barris DECEASED MOTHER: Obdulia Vergara

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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DALE L. JENSEN

NAME OF DECEASED: DALE L. JENSEN AGE: 50

ADDRESS: N16655 County Road E, Curtiss, WI; A township of Hoard, Clark Co. resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 9:55 AM on Thursday, April 8 at his residence in the township of Hoard, Clark Co.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 12 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Mark Neuman

PLACE OF BURIAL: Interment of his cremains will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Curtiss at a later date

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 5:00 PM until time of memorial services at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 12

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 26, 1959 at Colby, WI

EDUCATION: Dorchester elementary school, 1977 graduate of Colby High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 10, 1981 at Montana to Bonnie Schrader and they were later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked at Hurd Millwork in Medford for 21 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, waterfalls, playing cribbage, fishing, hunting and motorcycling.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Ernest Jensen of Owen, Troy (Mary) Jensen of Curtiss, Amber (Paul) Capodanno of Phoenix, AZ
4 grandchildren-Kennedy Capodanno, Breanna, Joshua & Analise Jensen

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Marie (Steve) Thomas of Delano, MN, Mark (Tammy) Jensen of Medford & Dane (Lorean) Jensen of Dorchester

SURVIVING PARENTS: Bruce & Vera (Neitzel) Jensen of Dorchester; Maternal grandmother-Adeline Neitzel of Owen

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by other relatives & friends
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TINA M. NEWBURRY

NAME OF DECEASED: TINA M. NEWBURRY AGE: 39

ADDRESS: 160 S. Main Street #C, Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:20 PM Wednesday, April 7 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, Marshfield where she had been a patient for the past 1 day

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: There will be no services

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 20, 1970 at Ladysmith, WI

EDUCATION: Medford area elementary schools, 1988 graduate of Medford High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she worked at Black River Industries in Medford. Then she moved to Cornell, WI where she worked at a chiropractic clinic for a period of time. For the past 5 years she has been residing in Medford. She enjoyed playing cards, karaoke music and Tweetie Bird.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son-Adam Trachte of Neillsville

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-Melissa Newburry of Stetsonville; Brothers-Steve Newburry of Baraboo, WI & Dennis Newburry of Eau Claire, WI

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother-Hazel (Tom) Nelson of the township of Holway

DECEASED FATHER: Dennis Newburry

OTHER INFORMATION: She is further survived by aunts, uncles & cousins

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DOLORES B. JUNEK

NAME OF DECEASED: DOLORES B. JUNEK AGE: 80

ADDRESS: 320 E. Taylor Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:45 A.M. Wednesday, April 7 at the Memorial Health Center, Medford where she had been a patient for the past 9 days surrounded by her loving family.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 12 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 10:00 A.M. until 12:45 P.M. Monday, April 12 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 23, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION: Graduate of South Division High School in Milwaukee, WI

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 29, 1949 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Milwaukee she married Raymond “Ray” S. Junek and he preceded her in death on February 4, 2007.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school she worked in the office at a Telephone Company in Milwaukee for a couple of years. After her marriage Dolores was a housewife and mother. She enjoyed reading, short trips to the casino, shopping, playing cards and collecting butterfly memorabilia.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Kathleen Semrow of Medford, Greg Junek of New Berlin and Cheryl (Rick) Makovsky of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 8 Grandchildren: Shannon, Travis (Cora), Dustin and Kevin Makovsky, Theresa, Kathryn and Patricia Junek and Ryan Semrow

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 6

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Rita and Bernie Molenda

DECEASED FATHER: John Nencka DECEASED MOTHER: Anita Ligocka

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Shannon, Travis, Dustin and Kevin Makovsky, Theresa, Kathryn and Patricia Junek and Ryan Semrow

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Dolores’s name to Holy Rosary Catholic Church or School 424 W. Cedar Street Medford, WI 54451
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CHARLOTTE A. NOBLE

NAME OF DECEASED: CHARLOTTE A. NOBLE AGE: 81

ADDRESS: 112 Riverside Terrace, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:30 PM Wednesday, April 7 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 5 days

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 7:00 PM Friday, April 9 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Inurnment will take place at Wisconsin Memorial Park Mausoleum, Brookfield at a later date

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4:00 PM until 6:45 PM on Friday, April 9

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 13, 1928 at Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION: Milwaukee Public elementary & high schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 14, 1953 at Waukegan, IL to Paul R. Noble and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked most of her life as a housewife and mother while residing in Milwaukee prior to moving to Medford in 1992. She enjoyed ceramics, bingo, dancing, animals, gardening, crocheting, kids and childcare. She did volunteer activities at various grade schools.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVNG SPOUSE: Paul R. Noble of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Ron Gotzler of Ridgecrest, CA, Michele (Jeff) Armbrust of Medford, Patricia Noble of Milwaukee & Susan (Clark) Peterson of Reedsburg, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son-James Gotzler

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 1

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-Betty Oszewski

DECEASED FATHER: Raymond Kaneiss DECEASED MOTHER: Constance Wolta

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren-Luke & Anna Armbrust, Steven & Joseph Gotzler, Joshua Peterson, Rachel Dixon

OTHER INFORMATION: The family requests that any memorial be made in her name to either: Taylor County Humane Society, Medford or any St. Jude Children’s Hospitals

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RICHARD G. BALCIAR

NAME OF DECEASED: RICHARD G. BALCIAR AGE: 80

ADDRESS: 648 Brucker Street, Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:00 PM Sunday, April 4 at his residence in the city of Medford, under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, April 10 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastors Pete Warmanen and Nancy Amacher

PLACE OF BURIAL: Inurnment of his cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery, with graveside military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

VISITATION AT: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford from 9:30 AM until time of services at 11:30 AM on Saturday, April 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 13, 1930 at the township of Hammel, Taylor Co., WI

EDUCATION: Township of Hammel elementary school and was a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: May 26, 1956 @ Medford to Delores J. Knutson and she preceded him in death November 9, 2001

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he served for 21 years in the US Army National Guard retiring from there in 1971. Then he worked at the Medford Co-op and Weather Shield Mfg. in Medford for periods of time retiring in 1992. He drove school bus for Krug’s for a period of years and served for a period of time on the Medford City Council. He enjoyed gardening, woods working, and deer hunting.

MEMBER OF: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford where he served on the church council for a period of time;
He also participated in area horseshoe leagues;

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter-Lisa (James) Gilles of Medford; Sons-Rodney (Lynn) Balciar of Medford and Todd (Mary) Balciar of Mechanicsburg, PA

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 5- Nicole Gilles, Jon, Anne, Madison & Kristina Balciar

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-Irene Brunner of Medford
Brothers-Walter (Margaret) Balciar of Medford and Kenneth (Joyce) Balciar of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-Ernest “Emil” Balciar

DECEASED FATHER: John Balciar DECEASED MOTHER: Adella Valent

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorials may be made either to Hope Hospice of Medford or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

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EDWIN “ED” M. KJOS

NAME OF DECEASED: EDWIN “ED” M. KJOS AGE: 85

ADDRESS: 112 W. Elm Street Abbotsford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:45 P.M. Wednesday, March 31 at the Colonial Center, Colby

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 5 at the First Baptist Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Brian Wipf

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Bethel Cemetery, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

VISITATION AT: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 5 at the First Baptist Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 15, 1924 in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

EDUCATION: He was a 1943 graduate of Pelican Rapids High School. Ed attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he did his general studies. Ed then attended Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he graduated in 1959. He also attended Association Free Lutheran Seminary in Plymouth, Minnesota, where he graduated in 1967

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: March 23, 1955 to Yvonne L. Score at Hay River Lutheran Church in Wheeler, Wisconsin and she survives.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Ed was a minister at the Association Free Lutheran Congregation in Roseau, Minnesota where there were 4 parishes for 3 years. He then was a minister at Bethel Free Lutheran in Faith, South Dakota and Emmanuel Free Lutheran in Eagle Butte in South Dakota for 8 ½ years. Ed was also a minister in Culbertson, Montana at Bethel Free Lutheran for 5 years. He then worked at Broen Nursing Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota where he was a Certified Nursing Assistant for 6 years. He served as an interim pastor for various congregations. Ed also did Highway, Railroad and Carpentry Construction. He was a helper on the building of Garrison Dam in Garrison, North Dakota. Ed also worked for various farmers in the Pelican Rapids, Minnesota area. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed building blue bird houses, taking pictures, reading and telling stories.

MEMBER OF: Son’s of Norway, Calvary Free Lutheran in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

SURVIVNG SPOUSE: Yvonne L. Kjos of Abbotsford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Karen (Dean) Whitby of Blaine, Minnesota, David (Kelly) Kjos of Hazen, North Dakota, Linda (Jay) Hoffman of Abbotsford, Brenda Nikunen of Watertown, Minnesota
Daughter-In-Law: Deborah Kjos of Dixon, Illinois

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Son: Mark Kjos
1 Grandson: Peter Nikunen

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 26 Lori (Brady) Terrill, Aaron & Noah (Angie) Kjos, Beth, Lydia, Eda & Darren Whitby, Sarah, Jonathon, Joseph, Rebekah, Emily, Luke, Patricia and Ruth Kjos, Ian & Christopher Ladwig, Renson, Delaney, Hannah & Lily Hoffman, Jeremy, Jessica, Rose, Samuel & Caleb Nikunen

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 5 Christian, Joy, Justice & Andrew Terrill & Christine Kjos

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: Howard Kjos of Roslyn, South Dakota
Sister-In-Law: Helen Grothmann of Hillsboro, North Dakota
Also survived Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: John Kjos, Jr. & Leroy Kjos

DECEASED FATHER: John A. Kjos, Sr. DECEASED MOTHER: Dagney M. Pederson

MEMORIAL BEARERS: Grandsons: Aaron, Noah, Jonathon, Joseph & Luke Kjos, Darren Whitby, Ian & Christopher Ladwig, Renson Hoffman and Jeremy Nikunen

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