JOHN “JACK” K. GOODMAN

NAME OF DECEASED:
JOHN “JACK” K. GOODMAN
AGE: 76

ADDRESS: 531 N. Jackson Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5: 20 P.M. December 29, at the UW Health Hospital, Madison where he had been a patient for the past 17 days.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 3 at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, January 2 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also for 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 3 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 3, 1934 at Cicero, IL

EDUCATION: Graduate of Medford High School Attended Barber School in Cicero, IL

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 21, 1956 at Waukegan, IL to Donna M. Mueller and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: At the age of 12 Jack moved from Cicero, IL with his family to the Stetsonville, WI and later moved to Medford. During High School Jack participated in Golden Glove Boxing in Marshfield and Milwaukee and after graduating from Medford High School he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Kansas City Royals as a Minor League Shortstop. In 1958 he began working at Adolph’s Barber Shop in Colby and then in 1960 he began working at Wally’s Barber Shop in Medford until his retirement in 2007. Jack was a lifelong fan of bowling, golfing, baseball and football. He refereed many basketball games throughout Northern Wisconsin. Jack was a fun loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed life to the fullest.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford, Black River Golf Club and the Tee Hi Golf Club
Past Member: Medford Jaycee’s and the Bowling League

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Donna M. Goodman of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 4 Children: Kathy (Russ) Wagner of Marion, Iowa, Kim (Mark) Wojcik of Stillwater Minnesota, Mike (Renee) Goodman and Kris (Scott) McMurry both of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Connie Stack of Baraboo and Judi (Mark) Seidl of Wausau

DECEASED FATHER: John A. Goodman DECEASED MOTHER: Anastasia L. Dombkowski

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons: Ben and Mike Wojcik, Michael Goodman, Jason Mitchell, Aaron Bradley, Corbin Mollman, John McMurry and Charlie Wirth

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

NAME OF DECEASED: BURKHARD MOCK AGE: 78

ADDRESS: N823 County Road E, Medford; A township of Holway resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:30 AM Tuesday, December 28 at his residence in the township of Holway under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice after a long illness

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at a later date and his human remains were donated to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 30, 1932 at Buhler, Switzerland

EDUCATION: Switzerland schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: In 1953 at Switzerland to Ann a Sinzig and they were later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: While in Switzerland he served in the Swiss Guard and worked as a dairy farmer. He emigrated to the Owen area in 1964 where he farmed until moving to a farm in the township of Holway in 1992. While farming he also worked at the Abbyland Pork Plant in Curtiss for a period of time.

MEMBER OF: Attended services at First Apostolic Church, township of Maplehurst

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 daughters-Erika Mock of Hawthorne, WI & Helen Mock of Portland, OR
2 sons-Erwin (Audrey) Mock of Springfield, IL & Ben Mock of the township of Holway

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 son in infancy

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 5 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SUVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 sister-Kathi Bruhlmann-Mock in Switzerland

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 12 brothers & sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Burkhard Mock DECEASED MOTHER: Katherina Eggenberger

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by nieces/nephews and many friends
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AUGUST LOUISE STRESE

NAME OF DECEASED: AUGUST LOUISE STRESE AGE: 5 years

ADDRESS: H4225 County Road F, Colby, WI; A Township of Hull, Marathon Co. resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 9:38 PM Wednesday, December 22 at Memorial Health Center, emergency room, Medford where she was taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 1:00 PM Monday, December 27 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James H. Babler

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home 11:00 AM until the time of funeral services at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 27

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 3, 2005 at Marshfield, WI

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She put up a courageous fight following a long congenital illness. She enjoyed country music, walks by the river, and her family pets.

SURVIVING PARENTS: Jacob & Kathryn (Kraegenbrink) Strese of Colby, WI
Maternal Grandparents-Timothy & Kathryn (Leader) Kraegenbrink, Sr. of Stetsonville
Paternal Grandparents-Martha & Brian Loucks of Abbotsford
Paternal Great-Grandparents-Margaret & Otto Olsen of Jefferson, WI & Charles Loucks of Abbotsford

OTHER RELATIVES: Uncle-Timothy Kraegenbrink, Jr. of Stetsonville
Uncle & God Parents-Jeremiah & Danyel Strese of Monroe, WI

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by other relatives & friends
-Preceded in death by Paternal Grandfather-Larry Strese
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THELMA L. TICE

NAME OF DECEASED: THELMA L. TICE AGE: 97

ADDRESS: 135 Gibson, Medford; A former Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:36 PM Monday, December 20 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 7 years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 1:30 PM Thursday, December 23 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home 11:30 AM until 1:15 PM on Thursday, December 23

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 28, 1912 at Raleigh, North Dakota

EDUCATION: Raleigh, ND and Donald, WI elementary schools, and was a graduate of Cornell, WI High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 21, 1933 at Gilman to Clarence J. Tice and he preceded her in death November 9, 1993

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in Donald for a period of time. Moved to the Township of Medford in 1944 and she cared for her parents for 20 years. She worked most of her life as a housewife & mother. She also cooked at Brookside Elementary School in the town of Medford for many years. She also cooked for Holy Rosary Church dinners, weddings & funeral luncheons. She enjoyed reading, baking, crocheting and gardening. She was also active in Taylor Co. 4-H activities.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Our Ladies of Holy Rosary; Harmony Homemakers group; Memorial Hospital Auxiliary; Taylor County Historical Society; various bible study groups;

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Robert (Joan) Tice of Greendale, WI, David (Charmagne) Tice of Cedarburg, WI, Bruce (Patricia) Tice of Cologne, MN, Mary Ellen (Donald) Friday of Waupaca, Philip (Kristen) Tice of Shipshewana, IN, Elizabeth Cullen of Medford, Laura Thielke of Wausau, Raymond (Diane) Tice of Lakeville, MN

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 17 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 15 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 3

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-Robert Hotzel

DECEASED FATHER: Charles F. Hotzel DECEASED MOTHER: Emma Madson

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons-Mark, Joshua, Sam & Nathan Tice, Joseph Friday, Nick Cullen, Catherine Skelton & Jeff Henrich

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in her name to Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

DELORIS A. SMART

NAME OF DECEASED: DELORIS A. SMART AGE: 83

ADDRESS: N3977 Evergreen Street, Medford; A township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:50 AM Saturday, December 18 at Memorial Health Center, Medford where she had been taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 22 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Peter Warmanen

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford from 9 AM until time of funeral services at 11 AM on Wednesday, December 22

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 18, 1927 at Medford

EDUCATION: Stetsonville area elementary schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st: September 3, 1951 at Stetsonville to George Kraus and he preceded her in death August 5, 1974; 2nd: April 2, 1983 at Stetsonville to Vilas E. Smart and he preceded her in death Feb. 27, 1997

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She farmed in the Township of Little Black for many years. While farming she also worked at Weyerhauser in Marshfield for a period of time. She worked at Marathon Cheese in Medford for a period of time. She moved to Milwaukee and worked at Briggs & Stratton Co. until her retirement and moved to Westfield, WI. They moved back to Medford in 1996. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, bingo and her various church functions.

MEMBER OF: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford; Past member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville & Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Coloma, WI

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son-Bruce (Chris) Kraus of Medford; Daughters-Jane (Dan) Kapfhamer, Sally (Tim) Lemke, and Sandra (Larry) Virnig all of Medford, Judy (Jim Tews) Dankert of Davies, FL
2 step-children: Keith Smart of Wisconsin & Hope (Roger) Todzy of Wausaukee, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son-Daniel Kraus in 1972

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 15 & 3 step GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 24 & 1 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-Arlis Lageman of Whittlesey; Brothers-Harry Blasel of Spirit, Melvin (Sylvia) Blasel of Medford & Norman (Doloris) Blasel of Little Black

DECEASED FATHER: Albert Blasel DECEASED MOTHER: Elsie Korth

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons-Jon, Trent & Ryan Kapfhamer, Bob, Mike & Dan Dankert, Tim Lemke, Jr., Wade Matyka

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in her name to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford
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LEO E. KOGUTKIEWICZ

NAME OF DECEASED: LEO E. KOGUTKIEWICZ AGE: 66

ADDRESS: 147 S. 9th Street, Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 6:05 PM Monday, December 13 at his residence in the city of Medford

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

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 27, 1944 at Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION: St. Hyacinth Catholic School, Milwaukee & was a graduate of Boy’s Tech High School, Milwaukee

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Married at Milwaukee to Patricia Ann ? and she preceded him in death

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked at Allen Bradley Co. in Milwaukee. He also worked in Indiana & Nevada for periods of time. He moved to Medford in 2001. He enjoyed all sports and was a huge Green Bay Packer fan and Wisconsin Badger fan. He served in the Army National Guard for a period of time.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Step-Children: Kevin of Milwaukee & Stephanie of Milwaukee

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-Norbert Kogutkiewicz of Lakeside, FL
Sister-Christine (Dean Sickenberger) Decker of Pardeeville, WI

DECEASED FATHER: Eugene Kogutkiewicz DECEASED MOTHER: Deloris Fedorek

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by very close friend-Julie Mushel-Schiltz of Medford
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ADELINE E. STEINBACH

NAME OF DECEASED: ADELINE E. STEINBACH AGE: 93

ADDRESS: 114 S. 2nd Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:35 AM Wednesday, December 15 at Deerview Meadows Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for 1 day under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 2:00 PM Saturday, December 18 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford from 12:30 PM until the time of funeral services at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 18

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 26, 1917 at Birnamwood, WI

EDUCATION: Birnamwood elementary schools and was a 1035 graduate of Birnamwood High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: April 27, 1946 at Birnamwood, WI to Herbert C. Steinbach and he preceded her in death 12-11-2010

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she moved to Milwaukee where she worked for the railroad for a period of time. After their marriage, they moved to Medford where she was a housewife & mother. She worked as a supervisor on the city of Medford election board for a period of time. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing and gardening.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford; Ladies of Immanuel; Immanuel Church Choir;

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter-Marilyn Steinbach of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-Irma Neuberger of Wausau

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-Harold Draeger

DECEASED FATHER: Julius Draeger DECEASED MOTHER: Katherine Mueller

PALLBEARERS:

OTHER INFORMATION: - Further survived by nieces/nephews & cousins
- In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in her name to Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford
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RODNEY E. BERGMANN

NAME OF DECEASED: RODNEY E. BERGMANN AGE: 57

ADDRESS: N2566 St. Hwy. 97, Medford, WI; A township of Goodrich resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 2:50 PM Tuesday, December 14 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where he was a patient for the past 2 days following a tractor accident

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Saturday, December 18 at St. Andrew Ev. Lutheran Church, Goodrich

OFFICIATING: Rev. Joseph Dietrich

PLACE OF BURIAL: Inurnment will take place at St. Andrew Lutheran Cemetery, Township of Goodrich

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 4-8 PM on Friday, December 17 and also at church from 9 AM until time of funeral services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 18

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 4, 1953 at the town of Goodrich

EDUCATION: Washington elementary school, township of Goodrich and was a 1971 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: May 12, 1973 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens to Marlene Weigand and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he farmed on the family farm in the town of Goodrich for his whole life. During the winter months he did some woods work for a period of time. He also operated a custom combining business for a period of time. He enjoyed hunting, softball, pool & dart leagues.

MEMBER OF: St. Andrew Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Goodrich

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Marlene Bergmann of the town of Goodrich

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 daughters-Connie Jean Bergmann of Chicago & Debbie April Bergmann of the town of Goodrich

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Deanna (Arnold) Handel of Milwaukee, Galen (Bonnie) Bergmann of the town of Goodrich & Randy Bergmann of New Jersey

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-Larry Bergmann

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother-in-law: Audrey Weigand of Athens

DECEASED FATHER: Ernest Bergmann DECEASED MOTHER: Mildred Janke

PALLBEARERS: Honorary-Brian Bergmann, Craig Henrichs, Leon Marthaler, Jeff & Todd Handel;
Active-Steve & Gregg Lugo, James Duerr, Anthony Eckert, Joe Wolf, Whitney Rinehart
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RALPH K. THIEDE

NAME OF DECEASED: RALPH K. THIEDE AGE: 75

ADDRESS: 408 E. County Road A, Stetsonville; Village of Stetsonville resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:40 AM Saturday, December 11 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, palliative care unit, where he had been a patient for the past 2 weeks following a battle with cancer

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 18 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Stetsonville American Legion Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Father Gali Show Reddy

PLACE OF BURIAL: Inurnment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, township of Little Black

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 9:00 AM until time of memorial services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 18

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 6, 1935 at the township of Hammel

EDUCATION: Meadowbrook grade school, township of Hammel; 1954 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 10, 1959 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Marcia “Marcy” M. Danen and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he served in the US Marines 1954-1956 during the Korean Conflict. After the military, he did logging work, worked at Frischmann’s Garage, Ruesch Furniture & Frey Flooring for periods of time. From 1967 until retirement in 1997 he owned & operated Ralph’s Carpet Service. They also operated a turkey farm in the township of Deer Creek for a period of time. He took care of the Legion ballpark beer stand in Stetsonville for 10 years, and the Centennial Community Center, Stetsonville storage unit from 1998 to the present time. He enjoyed making firewood and watching the birds.

MEMBER OF: Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville, Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729, Medford, Badger State Disabled American Veterans, Centennial Community Center, Stetsonville

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Marcia “Marcy” M. Thiede of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 sons-Todd Thiede of Milwaukee & Gary Thiede of Logan, Utah; 2 daughters-Jodi Thiede of San Diego, CA & Kaye Thiede of Fond du Lac, WI

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 brothers-Lester (Louella) Thiede & Gene (Sharon) Thiede both of Medford
Sister-in-law: Marvel Thiede of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: brother-Kenneth Thiede in 2009

DECEASED FATHER: Ralph Ernest Thiede DECEASED MOTHER: Vearl Theresa Hoffman

OTHER INFORMATION: The family would like to invite everyone to a celebration of Ralph’s life and luncheon to be held from noon until 4 PM at the Centennial Community Center, Stetsonville
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JOYCE L. NELSON

NAME OF DECEASED: JOYCE L. NELSON AGE: 80

ADDRESS: W6840 County Road O, Medford; A township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 10:46 AM Friday, December 10 at her residence in the town of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 15 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home 11:00 AM until time of funeral services at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 15

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 23, 1930 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford area schools, graduate of Medford High School, attended secretarial school in Minneapolis

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: At Medford to George Nelson and they were later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she worked as a secretary for Louis Charles, Atty. office for a period of time. Then she worked as a receptionist at the Harvey Co. in Medford until it was sold to Weather Shield Mfg. in Medford. She then worked many years there as the head receptionist until her retirement. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, cross country skiing, her grandchildren, her children’s activities, and in her earlier years, she enjoyed the cottage in northern WI.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford; Past member of the Medford Curling Club & Tee-Hi Golf Club of Medford;

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 sons-Guy (Patti) Nelson of Medford & Jay (Rose) Nelson of Estero, FL
Daughter-Sandy (Randy) Kremsreiter of Athens

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son-Mark Nelson in 1969

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 8

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 sisters-Janet Doriot of Medford & Judy Luebeck of New London, WI

DECEASED FATHER: Albion Cherney DECEASED MOTHER: Mildred Graff

PALLBEARERS: Bruce Albers, Randy Kremsreiter, Bob Kalmon, Cody Thomsen

OTHER INFORMATION:
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HERBERT C. STEINBACH

NAME OF DECEASED: HERBERT C. STEINBACH AGE: 94

ADDRESS: 114 S. 2nd Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Pronounced dead at 1:50 PM Saturday, December 11 at his residence in the city of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 14 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team.

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford from 12:30 PM until time of funeral services at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 14

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 23, 1916 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford area schools, 1035 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: April 27, 1946 at Birnamwood to Adeline Draeger and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked in Milwaukee for a period of time. Then he entered the US Army and was a WW II veteran having served from 1942-1945. In 1946 he returned to Medford and worked as a self employed carpenter and home builder in the area for many years until retirement. He enjoyed annually attending the 6th Armored Division reunions held nationally. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching football.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford; Medford VFW Post #5729 Medford where he also served on the Military Honors Team for funerals; Past member of the old City Band and the local Bavarian Band;

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Adeline Steinbach of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter-Marilyn Steinbach of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 7-Paul Jr., Walter and Bill Steinbach, Inez Egle, Alma Beretta, Verna Rowe, and Ruth Steinbach in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Paul Steinbach, Sr. DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Werner

PALLBEARERS: Ben & Chuck Egle, Dick Steinbach, Ray Klingbeil, Gerry Neuberger, Werner Zuleger

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by neices/nephews & cousins
-In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given in his name to Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford
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LAWRENCE R. GOERG

NAME OF DECEASED: LAWRENCE R. GOERG AGE: 93

ADDRESS: Colonial Center Nursing Home, Colby; A former Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 00:07 AM Friday, December 10, 2010 at Colonial Center NH, Colby where he had resided for the past 4 years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 14 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: Inurnment will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 14

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 21, 1917 at Medford

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

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: December 5, 1943 at Cheyenne, WY to Evelyn Long and she preceded him in death February 18, 2008

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he entered the US Army where he served during WW II. After his service release in October of 1945, he worked at the Mondeaux Lumber Co. in Medford which was later bought by Weather Shield Mfg.. He retired from Weather Shield in 1982. Lawrence was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards, traveling and going on bus tours. He also enjoyed going to Dinner Theater Shows.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729, Medford; Medford Council #2301, Catholic Knights of Columbus;

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Patrick (Sonya) Goerg of De Forest, WI
Grandson: Timothy (Paula) Goerg of Gilbert, AZ
Great Grandson: Jacob Rykiel of Gilbert, AZ

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-Herb (Rita) Goerg of Medford
Sister-Luicella Goerg of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-Delmar Goerg in June of 2010

DECEASED FATHER: John Goerg DECEASED MOTHER: Kunda Heier

PALLBEARERS: Jerry, John and Alan Czeshinski; John Goerg

OTHER INFORMATION:
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IRENE H. WERNER

NAME OF DECEASED: IRENE H. WERNER AGE: 93

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:13 PM Saturday, December 4 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where she had been a patient for the past 2 days with her children by her side

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Friday, December 10 at The United Church of Christ, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Cathy Hinman

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 4-8 PM on Thursday, December 9 and also at church from 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM on Friday, December 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 25, 1917 at the township of Browning, Taylor Co.

EDUCATION: Township of Browning elementary schools, and was a 1935 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 30, 1938 at Rhinelander, WI to Harold H. Werner and he preceded her in death December 26, 2000

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked most of her life as a housewife and mother. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, traveling and her grandchildren. She resided for 3 years at Country Gardens in Medford and for the past 1 ½ years she has resided in Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford.

MEMBER OF: The United Church of Christ, Medford and it’s Woman’s Guild; Township of Browning Homemakers Club; Chelsea Conservation Club;

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 1 daughter-Jill (Jerry) Stanton, Menomonie & 1 son-Jack (Hester) Werner of Menomonee Falls, WI

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 6 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 10

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 14 brothers & sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Christ Gehrig DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Galler

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren-Peter Harrison, Virginia Harrison, Andrea Werner, Heather Havilyo, Jessica Wald, Damian Stanton

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given in her name to The United Church of Christ, Medford
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"Good night Irene, we'll see you in our dreams"