WAYNE “SHORTY” A. JOCHIMSEN

NAME OF DECEASED: WAYNE “SHORTY” A. JOCHIMSEN
AGE: 85

ADDRESS: W5990 Pine Avenue Medford Town of Little Black Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, March 22 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 25 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where full military honors will be performed by the Stetsonville American Legion Post #519

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 24 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 25

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 20, 1925 in the Town of Little Black

EDUCATION: Attended Little Black Schools and was a 1943 Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 13, 1953 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford to Marjorie A. Frahmann and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Wayne served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. He worked for Midway in Medford as a lineman for a short period of time. Wayne also worked for E.J. Crane Feed Mill in Medford and also during this time he worked for Damm Brother’s Sawmill, Medford and Schuster Construction, Medford. He then began working at Hurd in Medford until his retirement. Shorty was an avid fisherman and bowler. He enjoyed throwing horseshoes and playing cards, especially sheep head and smear. Shorty all enjoyed attending ball games.

MEMBER OF: Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville and a Horseshoe League

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Marjorie A. Jochimsen of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 1 Daughter: Marguerite Jochimsen of Medford
1 Son: Michael Jochimsen of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 2 Grandsons: Travis Jochimsen of Colorado Springs, CO
Cody Jochimsen of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Brothers: Wyllis “Buster” (Florina) Jochimsen and Winston “Jake” both of Medford, Willard “Hank” (Patricia) of Eau Claire

DECEASED FATHER: Awald H. Jochimsen DECEASED MOTHER: Clara A. White
Also preceded in death by a Sister-In-Law: Janet Jochimsen

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial’s can be made to Shorty’s family to be designated at a later date
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ROMAN E. DITTRICH

NAME OF DECEASED:
ROMAN E. DITTRICH
AGE: 89
ADDRESS: W5353 Alfalfa Avenue Medford Town of Chelsea Resident
PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:05 P.M. Monday, March 21 at his residence
PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 9 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Whittlesey
OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger
PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Cemetery, Whittlesey
VISITATION AT: 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 9 at OLPH, Whittlesey
PLACE OF BIRTH: November 11, 1921 in the Town of Chelsea
RECEIVED EDUCATION: Attended Whittlesey School and Graduate of Medford High School
PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He owned and operated his family’s dairy farm in the Town of Chelsea until his retirement. He enjoyed reading, the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: Carl Dittrich of West Bend, WI Nieces and Nephews: Gloria Studinger of Medford, Joyce (Tomm) Lehnigk of Waukesha, WI, Janet “Muffet” Jakubowski of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rick and Jeff Ebert both of West Allis, WI Also survived by Other Relatives and Friends
DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: Henry Dittrich 2 Sisters: Pauline “Tootsie” Jakubowski and Aurelia Ebert Nephew: Gene “Skip” Roman
DECEASED FATHER: Julius A. Dittrich DECEASED MOTHER: Paulina A. Brandner
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GEORGE J. HAENEL

NAME OF DECEASED: GEORGE J. HAENEL AGE: 93

ADDRESS: Our House Assisted Living 1014 W. Broadway, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:32 PM Sunday, March 20 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford where he had resided for the past 2 ½ years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 23 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Fr. Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: OLPH Catholic Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION AT: OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey from 9:30 AM until time of funeral mass at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 23

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 6, 1918 at the Township of Chelsea, Taylor Co.

EDUCATION: Township of Chelsea elementary schools and was a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 6, 1952 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church rectory, Rib Lake to Lila “Billie” Maki and she preceded him in death on July 26, 1987

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He owned & operated gravel & logging trucks throughout his working life until the time of his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards.

MEMBER OF: OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey

SURVIVING SPECIAL FRIEND: Dorothy Anderson of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 brothers – Martin & Walter Haenel; 1 sister – Irene Frischman

DECEASED FATHER: Emil Haenel DECEASED MOTHER: Theresa Ramskugler

PALLBEARERS: Bob Anderson, Jess Sackmann, Rich Dums, Jerry Werner, Dave & Dan Haenel

OTHER INFORMATION: -Further survived by nieces & nephews
-Preceded in death by 2 nephews – Pat & Mike Haenel
- In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given in George’s name to either OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey or Hope Hospice of Medford
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CHARLOTTE BIELKE

NAME OF DECEASED: CHARLOTTE BIELKE AGE: 98

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:35 PM Saturday, March 19 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 1 ½ years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Private family only services will be held Monday, March 21

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 10, 1913 at the Township of Medford

EDUCATION: Township of Medford elementary schools and was a member of the 1931 class of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st: June 9, 1933 at Woodstock, IL to Carl A. Johnson and he preceded her in death 11-11-67; 2nd: August 1, 1979 at Medford to Carl H. Bielke and he preceded her in death 2-17-96

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked most of her life as a housewife & mother. She worked as a nurses aid at Memorial Hospital for 20 years until her retirement. She enjoyed many different activities and socializing with family and friends.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford and its Ladies of Immanuel; TOPS; She attended the Medford Sr. Citizens Center years ago

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters-Elaine (Bill) Paulson of Medford & Marilyn (Dick) Miller of Medford
Son-Charlie (Darlene) Johnson of Withee

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 7 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 11

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 4 Brothers-Kurt, Walt, Rudolph & Fred Rust; 4 Sisters-Ruth Rust, Pauline Wulf, Margaret Howe, Emma Rashott

DECEASED FATHER: Kurt Rust DECEASED MOTHER: Pauline Thut

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FRANK J. JOHNAS

NAME OF DECEASED: FRANK J. JOHNAS AGE: 90

ADDRESS: N4426 Martin Drive, Medford; A township of Goodrich resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:05 PM Wednesday, March 16 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where he had resided for the past 7 months

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: No services will be held

PLACE OF BURIAL: Inurnment of his cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery at a later date

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 13, 1920 at the township of Goodrich

EDUCATION: Various Taylor County rural elementary schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: previously married and divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a US Army veteran of WW II. After the military he returned to the area where he worked in the woods and farmed. He later started Frank Johnas Construction Co. which he owned & operated until just recently. He also did wood milling work through out his working years. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, playing cribbage and work was his hobby. He enjoyed visits with his children & grandchildren.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Virginia “Ginny” Giovachinni of Palatine, IL, Robert “Bob” Johnas and Joe (Sue) Johnas both of the town of Goodrich, Janet “Jan” Gebert of Chippewa Falls, WI, Jeanne (Galen) Vesnefsky of the town of Molitor, Julia Johnas of Vernon Hills, IL, John (Sharon) Johnas of the town of Goodrich, Lora Johnas of North Canton, OH, David (Nancy) Johnas of the town of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 7

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister - Viola Johnas - Virnig of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Bill, Emil, Art, Rudy, & Alvin in infancy; Sisters – Marjorie Askin & Orla Ames

DECEASED FATHER: Rudolph Johnas DECEASED MOTHER: Emilie Louise Stillman

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ROBERT “BOB” B. BRISTOL

NAME OF DECEASED:
ROBERT “BOB” B. BRISTOL
AGE: 65

ADDRESS: W8569 County Road O Medford Town of Holway Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:50 P.M. Tuesday, March 8 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab. Center, Medford

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 16 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

VISITATION AT: 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 16 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 5, 1945 in Evanston, Illinois

EDUCATION: Central School in Evanston, IL; Nicholas Jr. High in Evanston, IL and Evanston Township High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 24, 1973 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church to Catherine “Cathy” A. Matyka and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Entered the U.S. Navy where he served on the USS VALLEY FORGE from 1965-1969. Bob worked in maintenance for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry in Evanston, IL from 1970-1975. He then worked in maintenance for the Combined Insurance Co. Of America (aka) AON from 1975-2002. They moved to the Medford area in 2002 where he was a janitor at the Medford Area Public School District from 2002 until the time of his retirement in 2006. He enjoyed woodcarving and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Catherine “Cathy” A. Bristol of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 Sons: Gavin (Sarah) Bristol of Lindenhurst, IL; Louis (Debbie) Bristol of Gurney, IL and Beau Bristol of Round Lake, IL

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 3 Grandchildren: Makayla and Jodie Bristol both of Lindenhurst, IL and Madeline Bristol of Gurney, IL
2 Step-Grandchildren: Anastasia and Nicholas Eiden both of Gurney, IL

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-In-Law: Margaret (Archie) McDonnell of Whittlesey
Brothers-In-Law: Norbert Matyka and Lawrence (Marilyn) Matyka both of Medford, Michael (Special Friend Bobbie Ellington) Matyka of Westboro
Nieces: Eleanor (Ed) Wilkins of Gilbert, AZ; Pamela (Duane) Kunkel of Norwood, MN and Sarah Matyka of Medford
Nephews: Shawn (Darcy) McDonnell and Matthew Matyka both of Medford and Anthony Matyka of Westboro
Further survived by several cousins and friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Nancy (Chuck) Hass and Barbara (Raymond) Sander
Nephew: Charlie Hass

DECEASED FATHER: Chester E. Bristol
DECEASED MOTHER: Dorothy C. Didier

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Service of Medford assisted the family with arrangements
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Bob's family to be desginated at a later date
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ANGELINE “ANGIE” J. KAPFHAMER

NAME OF DECEASED:

ANGELINE “ANGIE” J. KAPFHAMER

AGE: 82

ADDRESS: 635 S. Park Avenue Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:00 A.M. Monday, March 7 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 12 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, March 11 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service that evening and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Saturday, March 12 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 17, 1929 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Wayside School in the Town of Hammel

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: May 26, 1948 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Edward “Ed” J. Kapfhamer and he preceded her in death on November 6, 2010.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Edward and Angeline owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Little Black until 1972. During this time Angie waitressed at Phil and Eleanor’s and the Lamp Lighter for a period of time. She also worked at McCain’s Clothing Store in Medford as a sales clerk. She enjoyed gardening, painting pictures, furniture finishing, square dancing and bowling. Angie also enjoyed playing cards, especially Sheeps Head and Canasta.
Angie also volunteered at the Little Store in Medford

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford
Past Member: Medford Bowling League

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 4 Sons: Gary (Debbie), Dan (Jane) and David (Liz) all of Medford, Thomas (William Thompson) of Minneapolis, Minnesota
4 Daughters: Peggy (Ruth Robb) Kapfhamer of Oxford, Michigan, Jeanne (Bruce) Jari and Mary (Monte) Olson both of Medford and Cathy (Jim Laduron) Kapfhamer of Nekoosa, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Son: Roy Kapfhamer in June 2010

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 8

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 5 Brothers: Verdie (Jan) Querin of Kent, Washington, Eugene (Carol) Querin of Medford, WI, Ted Querin of Davenport, Iowa, Jerry (Jeanne) Querin of New Berlin, WI and Jim Querin of Lytle, Texas
Sister-In-Law: Evangeline Querin of Jackson, Mississippi, Sandy Dahl of Medford, WI, Irene Piller of Neenah, WI and Florence (Ed) Sloniker of Greenwood, WI
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Brothers: Leo, Larry and Floyd Querin

DECEASED FATHER: Angelo “Andrew” Querin DECEASED MOTHER: Caroline L. Kowalski

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: 5 Brothers: Verdie, Eugene, Ted, Jerry and Jim Querin

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Angie’s family to be designated to Holy Rosary Church and School, and Hope Hospice.
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AARON D. BISHOP

NAME OF DECEASED: AARON D. BISHOP AGE: 71

ADDRESS: 553 N. 2nd Street, Apt .C, Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:00 AM Sunday, March 6 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where he had resided for the past 3 weeks most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 12 at United Methodist Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dr. Michael Adedokun

PLACE OF BURIAL: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Flora Cemetery, Slabtown, WI at a later date

VISITATION AT: Medford United Methodist Church from 10 AM until time of memorial services at 11 AM on Saturday, March 12

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 15, 1939 at the Township of Westboro

EDUCATION: Cedar Lake, IN elementary schools and was a graduate of Crown Point, IN High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: January 4, 1973 at Lancaster, WI to Sharon R. Edgington & she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he served in the US Army for a period of time. After the service he moved to Cedar Lake, IN where he worked with his father’s tree trimming business. Then he moved to Stoughton, WI and later Lancaster, WI where he worked at John Deere Co. for 10 years. Then they moved to Medford in 1987 and he worked at Biewer Saw Mill in Prentice until retirement. He enjoyed fishing, gardening & dancing.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Sharon R. Bishop of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter-Teresa (Curtis) Cook of Antioch, Tennessee; 4 sons-Robert, Eric & Chad Bishop all of Medford; 1 step-son: Everett Strobrush of Madison, WI

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 7 & 1 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS:Sisters-Carol Cedarholm of Medford, Darlene (Pat) Preman of Suring,WI
Half-Brothers: Danny Domine of New Lisbon., WI, Wayne Domine of Medford; Half-Sister: Joy Hudak of Duluth, MN
Step-Sister: Shirley (Darrell) Sams of Crown Point, IN; Step-Brother: George (Sandy) Smallfield of Spring, TX
Sisters-in-law: Dolores Moneypenny of Black River Falls, WI & Phyllis (Karl) Leeser of Fennimore, WI
Brother-in-law: Everett (Joan) Edgington of Preston, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Edward Bishop in infancy

SURVIVING MOTHER-IN-LAW: Myra Schauff of Lancaster, WI

DECEASED FATHER: Oren Edward Bishop DECEASED MOTHER: Frieda Margaret Neubauer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial monies be given to the family to help with expenses
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ROBERT “BOONE” J. MILLER

NAME OF DECEASED: ROBERT “BOONE” J. MILLER AGE: 54

ADDRESS: 1102 Cedar Street, Medford; A township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 12:03 PM on Monday, February 28 at his residence in the township of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 5 at the Jump River Community Center, Jump River, WI

VISITATION: 11:00 AM until time of memorial services at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 5 at the Jump River Community Center, Jump River

OFFICIATING: Pastor Barry Johnson

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 6, 1956 at Stanley, WI

EDUCATION: Gilman area elementary schools and attended Gilman High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 1, 1978 at Sheldon, WI to Debra Wiemer and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he entered the US Army where he served from 1974-1978. After the service, he worked various jobs in the Sheldon & Jump River areas. He moved to Medford and worked as a carpenter for George Jessick Construction for a period of time. In 1999 he started Bob Miller Construction which he owned and operated until the time of his death. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding & spending time with his family & friends.

MEMBER OF: Thursday Night Hunters; Choppers Bar Pool Team; Retired member of the Free Spirit Motorcycle Club;

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Debbie Miller of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 sons-Robert (Jenny) Miller of Goodrich & Cory (Lizz Kuhls) Miller of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 sisters-Patty Miller of Carlton, MN & Ruth (Jim) Shaw of Sheldon
4 brothers-Jim (Karen) Miller of Jump River, Billy (Antionette) Miller of Jump River, Paul (Diane) Miller of Sheldon, Chris (Kathleen) Miller of Sheldon

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister - Judy Miller; Brother – Russell Miller

DECEASED FATHER: James Miller DECEASED MOTHER: Rita Couilliard

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation
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