ALVIN “BUB” H. JANDA

NAME OF DECEASED:
ALVIN “BUB” H. JANDA
AGE: 93

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street Medford City of Medford Resident Former Town of Browning Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:35 A.M. Thursday, April 28 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 1 ½ years and with his wife by his side.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 2:30 P.M. Saturday, April 30 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

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

VISITATION AT: 12:30 P.M. until the time of services at 2:30 P.M. Saturday, April 30 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 6, 1917 in the Town of Browning

EDUCATION: Attended Cloverdale School in the Town of Browning and Studied Air Craft Welding at Kansas City, Missouri

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 16, 1941 in Chicago to Minnie E. Kloth and they lived there till 1942.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Did woods work for a number of years. He then entered the C.C.C. at Three Lakes, WI and served his term. He then worked for Ford Motors with Arnold Schlais, the Bunte Candy Company and American Spring and Wire Company of Chicago for a period of time. They then owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Browning in 1942 until 1989. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball at Gad and later was Manager of the teams. Bub also enjoyed fishing and hunting.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford
Served as Supervisor for the Town of Browning and a member of the Taylor Electric Board for 2 terms

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Minnie E. Janda of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Adopted Sons: Kenneth Janda and Daniel (Rhonda) Janda of the Town of Browning
Fostered: Tommy, Carol, Rommel, John, Mary, Don and Leo
Cared for 5 Nieces and Nephews for several summers
Also took care of Neighborhood Children

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: David A. Janda on July 6, 1946

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 8 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 5+

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Jeanette McLees and Harry Janda

DECEASED FATHER: Peter J. Janda DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Stangle

PALLBEARERS: Tom and Tim Janda, Matt Jari, Hal, Jim and Larry Kloth

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

NAME OF DECEASED: SYLVIA J. HUNGSBERG AGE: 92

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 27 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 1 year

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, May 2 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford from 10 AM until time of funeral services at 11 AM on Monday, May 2

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 8, 1919 at the Township of Medford

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

MARRIAGE: April 21, 1942 at Medford to Reuben E. Hungsberg and he preceded her in death April 5, 1980

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She was a lifelong resident of Medford. She owned & operated Sylvia’s Beauty Shop in Medford for a period of time. She did home daycare work for area children. She clerked at the Mode-O-Day Store & Fashion Crossroads in Medford for periods of time. She enjoyed traveling with tour groups, music, dancing, cooking & baking.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford and was a past member of the Ladies of Immanuel

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 daughters – Marlis (Gary) Carlson of Medford & Candice (Don) McCabe of Hazel Green, WI;
2 sons – Lorin (Arlene) Hungsberg of Garland, TX & Russell (Kathy) Hungsberg of Loveland, CO

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN 5 GR-GRANDCHILDREN 5

DECEASED FATHER: William Julius Hurtiennie DECEASED MOTHER: Helen Frey

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Sean Carlson, Kim Deiss, Sarah Frum, Jacob & Justin Hungsberg

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JAMES “JIM” G. SEIDL

NAME OF DECEASED: JAMES “JIM” G. SEIDL AGE: 79

ADDRESS: 347 S. 2nd Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:30 PM Sunday, April 24 at his residence in the city of Medford under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Thursday, April 28 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger, Father Dennis Meulemans & Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 4-8 PM Wednesday, April 27 where there will be a 7:30 PM Catholic prayer service held that evening and also from 9-10:30 AM on Thursday, April 28

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 1, 1932 at Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: May 27, 1959 at Neu-Ulm Germany to Martha Russ and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he entered the US Army. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War having served for 21 years until his retirement from the military in 1969. He returned to Medford and worked at Ruesch Funeral Home for 1 year. In 1970 he started employment with the Taylor Co. Highway Dept. and took over as commissioner in 1974 which he did until his retirement in 1991. In his retirement he served on the Taylor Co. Board and several board committees for a period of years until present. He was very active in the planning stages of the new Holy Rosary School recently completed. He enjoyed fishing in Canada and bowling.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Klossner – Dietzler VFW, Medford; Landua – Jensen American Legion Post, Medford; Disabled American Veterans;

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Martha Seidl of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Lucille Meyer of Medford, Betty Seidl of Medford, Richard (Dorothy) Seidl of Milwaukee and Thomas Seidl of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers - Joseph Jr., Jerome, Arthur & Ralph Seidl; Sister – Dorothy Rodehaver

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph Frank Seidl DECEASED MOTHER: Louise Amelia Frenzel

PALLBEARERS: Lester Hirt, Wally Ertl, Fred Schroeder, Chuck Zenner, Dave Klinner, Mike Marsden

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to either Holy Rosary Church & School, Medford or the Taylor County Humane Society, Medford
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IRMA J. NEUMUELLER

NAME OF DECEASED:
IRMA J. NEUMUELLER
AGE: 75

ADDRESS: 225 Marjorie Lane Medford City of Medford Resident Former Town of Chelsea Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 19 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 23 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

PLACE OF BURIAL: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION AT: 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, April 22 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 23 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 8, 1935 in the Town of Chelsea

EDUCATION: Attended Chelsea Elementary School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 2, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey to Melvin O. Neumueller and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Melvin and Irma owned and operated a small dairy farm in the Town of Chelsea for a number of years. Irma was also known as “Grandmother” to many, many children. She enjoyed gardening, berry picking, canning and baking. She also enjoyed playing games, putting puzzles together and cards, especially cribbage and going for rides in the country. Irma also enjoyed going too and watching ball games and going to all of her grandchildren’s events.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Melvin O. Neumueller of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Deanne (Ronald) Blasel of Dorchester, Sheila (Ray) Fuchs of Stetsonville, David Neumueller of Medford, Dale Neumueller of Greenwood, Dennis (Fiancée Linda Klinger) Neumueller of Medford and Wanda (Dan) Utecht of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 14 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 11

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister: Darlene (Walter) Reynolds of Wisconsin Rapids, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister: Grace Warner

DECEASED FATHER: Paul Schwoch DECEASED MOTHER: Myrtle Rindt

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons: Ryan Fuchs, Brad Blasel, Matthew and Corey Neumueller, Jesse and Michael Harder

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

NAME OF DECEASED:
SHIRLEY A. GRIESBACH
AGE: 60

ADDRESS: W6619 County Road A Medford Town of Little Black Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:22 P.M. Sunday, April 17 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 30 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Bruce Jahnke

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Dorchester Memorial Cemetery, Dorchester

VISITATION AT: 10:00 A.M. until the time of Memorial Services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 30 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 21, 1950 in Eau Claire, WI

EDUCATION: Attended Brady Grade School; also attended Colby and O-W Area Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Allen Griesbach and they later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Allen and Shirley owned and operated a small dairy farm in Colby for a number of years. She also worked at the Edgar Basket Factory for a period of time. Shirley then worked at Weathershield in Medford for a number of years. She enjoyed fishing in Canada and traveling to Florida. She also liked going to the Casino. Shirley was known by everyone who knew her as a caregiver; she always had a helping heart and hand in those who were in need.

SURVIVING FIANCE: James Nuernberger of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Tammy Griesbach and Son: Jeffrey Griesbach both of Colby

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Tina M Werner on February 28, 2010

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 4 Grandchildren: Tiara (Omar) Bonilla of Abbotsford, Cassius Griesbach of Colby, Colton and Autumn Werner of Whittlesey

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: Talianna Bonilla of Abbotsford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Darlene (Rollie) Bostwick of Grand Rapids, MI; Marjean Poehnelt of Englewood, FL; Dennis (Florence) Fischer of Ringle, WI and Bonnie Hamm of Coon Rapids, MN

DECEASED FATHER: Herbert W. Fischer DECEASED MOTHER: Lenore A. Fritsche

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial’s can be made to Shirley’s family that will be designated at a later date to Hope Hospice
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VERN S. SHANNON

NAME OF DECEASED: VERN S. SHANNON AGE: 60

ADDRESS: W2874 County Road C, Medford; A Township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:58 PM Saturday, April 16 at his residence under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 20 at Community United Church of Christ, 510 E. Broadway, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Cathy Hinman

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, April 19 and also at church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Wednesday, April 20

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 26, 1950 at Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Medford area public schools, and was a 1968 graduate of Medford High School where he was active in Drama Club, President of the Choir and played football.

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: April 4, 1970 at Marshfield to Bonnie Kozik and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he moved to Marshfield where he worked at Zimmerman Bros. for a period of time, he also met his wife Bonnie and was married and had four children. The family moved to Stevens Point in 1978 where they stayed for 9 years, during this time he worked and spent time with his family. He started his own business in 1984 doing remodeling and small construction. In 1987 the family returned to the Medford area were he worked at Conseco, and most recently Blount Mfg./now Caterpillar, Inc. in Prentice until ill health recently forced him to stay home. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trap shooting, 4-wheeling, watching movies and spending time with family and friends.

MEMBER OF: Community United Church of Christ, Medford; He was on the Caterpillar, Inc. Safety Team at his work

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Bonnie J. Shannon of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Kelly (Craig) Lang of Wausau, Jennifer (Bryan) Thums of Rib Lake, Steve (Cindy) Shannon of Marathon, Connie Kestler of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 9

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Randy (Joan Norbut) Shannon of Medford, Danny (Joyce) Shannon of Medford & Pamela Shannon of Medford

SURVIVING PARENTS: Joyce P. (LaCoursiere) Shannon of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Eldon E. Shannon, Jr. in 1986

PALLBEARERS: Pat Waskowiak, Steve Schlais, Calvin Kozik, Conrad Kozik, Corwyn Kozik, Kenny Kozik

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

NAME OF DECEASED:
MARGARET RUST HOWE
AGE: 90

ADDRESS: 1951 Sagewood lane #215, Reston, VA Former Medford Area Resident

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday April 23 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dr. Michael Adedokun

VISITATION AT: 1:00 P.M. until the time of services at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 23 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 24, 1919 in Town of Hammel, Wisconsin

EDUCATION: Attended Stevens Point Teachers’ College from 1938-1941. Completed her BA in 1970, her MA in 1971, both in education from Eastern Michigan University

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Married to Donald W. Howe in 1952 and they later divorced in 1968

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: In 1941, shortly after the U.S. entered World War II, Margaret left college to move to Detroit and work in a defense plant. She continued to live and work in the Detroit area. Upon her marriage, she and her husband purchased rental property in Willow Run, Michigan, which they managed as their main source of income until 1965. In 1968, at the time of her divorce, she and her children moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and she was licensed as a realtor. She continued to work as a realtor and to own and manage residential rental property in Ann Arbor area until 1999. In 2003 she moved to Northern Virginia. She was an avid gardener; published poet; enthusiastic cook; lover of classical music, opera and musical comedy.

MEMBER OF: First United Methodist Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Ann Arbor Board of Realtors; Self-Realization Fellowship

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Joan Howe of Reston, VA, Robert (Martha Nichols) Howe of Cambridge, MA and Victoria Zenner of Springfield, VA

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 2 Grandsons: Matthew Zenner and Nicholas Howe

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Pauline Wulff, Kurt Rust, Jr., Fred Rust, Rudolph Rust, Walter Rust, Henryetta Ruth Rust, Emma Rashott and Charlotte Bielke

DECEASED FATHER: Kurt Rust DECEASED MOTHER: Pauline Thut

OTHER INFORMATION: The family requests donations to be made to the Smile Train
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LUANNE R. WANKE

NAME OF DECEASED: LUANNE R. WANKE AGE: 71

ADDRESS: 832 E. Perkins Street, Medford City

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:43 AM Saturday, April 9 at University Hospital, Madison where she had been a patient for the past 3 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 10:30 AM Saturday, April 16 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger, Father Showreddy Gali, & Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home 4-8 PM Friday, April 15 and from 9 AM to 10 AM on Saturday, April 16

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 4, 1939 at the township of Holton, Marathon Co., WI

EDUCATION: St. Louis Catholic School, Dorchester, 1957 graduate of Dorchester High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 7, 1959 at St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester to Peter Wanke

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: In her early years, she worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. After her marriage, they resided in Athens until moving to Medford in 1964 where she worked as a housewife & mother. She served as Vice president/secretary/treasurer of Wanke Builders and later served as secretary/treasurer for Shamrock Properties, and AmeriVest Properties until ill health forced her retirement in 2010. From 1988 until 2009 she ran Wanke Builders Pool & Spa Works in Medford. She was manager for Skateway in Medford for 5 years. Past community activities include United Way of Taylor Co., Secretary of Medford Area Development Association, Chairperson of the Miss Medford Pageant for 9 years and was instrumental in starting the Medford Welcoming Committee. She enjoyed traveling and spending time at her cottage on Lake Holcombe.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where she was involved with many activities such as the Home & School Association, served as chairperson of the Fall Festival, and organized the Pre-Marriage classes for 10 years.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Peter Wanke of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dr. Randall (Sue) Wanke of Rock Island, IL, Russell (Jennifer) Wanke of Appleton, Rick (Kathleen) Wanke of Eau Claire, Jolene (Ron) Daulton of Hudson, Jeff Wanke of Oshkosh, Gina (Brent) Bandholz of Hubertus, WI, Jason (Kari) Wanke of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Grandson Peter Wanke in 1998

# OF SURVING GRANDCHILDREN: 25 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 sisters – Jeannette Robida of Dorchester & Greta Ross of Neillsville

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Lucille Sebold, Raymond & Clarence Gebert

DECEASED FATHER: Henry Gebert DECEASED MOTHER: Esther Rhyner

PALLBEARERS: 7 children – Jolene Daulton, Gina Bandholz, Randall, Russell, Rick, Jeff & Jason Wanke

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

NAME OF DECEASED: SHEILA RAE BRANDNER AGE: 43

ADDRESS: N5064 County Road E, Medford; A township of Molitor resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:47 AM Friday, April 8, 2011 at Seasons Hospice Waukesha, WI where she had resided for the past 2 days

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Celebration of her life services will be held at 8:00 PM on Friday, April 15 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Dennis Meulemans, Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

VISITATION AT: Holy Rosary Social Center, Medford from 3:00 PM until the time of services at 8:00 PM on Friday, April 15

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 3, 1967 at Wausau, WI

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford, Medford Middle School and was a 1986 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 2, 1986 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Wayne A. Brandner

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she worked for periods of time at Tombstone Pizza, Correction Creek Chiropractic Center, Medford Parent Resource Center, the Ed Brecke family, Medford Dental Clinic and most recently the USDA Farm Services Office in Medford. She enjoyed breeding and showing Bernese Mountain Dogs, all animals including horses and spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Bernese Mountain Dog Clubs of America & Minnesota;

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Wayne Brandner of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Brock Brandner of Stevens Point, WI and Cheyanna Brandner at home in Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Julee (Lorin) Emmerich of Medford and Randy (Candi Busche) Senoraske of Tomahawk

SURVIVING PARENTS: Adam & Lynn Senoraske of Tomahawk; Paternal Grandmother – Rose Bunge of Mosinee;
Mother and Father-in-law: Rosemary and Ed Brandner of Tomahawk

SURVIVING FATHER: Adam F. Senoraske SURVIVING MOTHER: Lynn P. Sulzer Senoraski

SURVIVING DOGS: Zelda, Zeva & Thelma

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

NAME OF DECEASED:
BRUCE A. GRAHAM SR.

AGE: 75

ADDRESS: 617 Cedar Street Apt. 9 Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:15 P.M. Tuesday, April 5 at his residence and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: A time of gathering will be held on Saturday, April 9 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 1:00 P.M. at the Frosty Hill Farm W6822 Bridge Road Withee, WI 54498

OFFICIATING: Pastor Mark Neumann

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 5, 1935 in Lincolnwood, Ill

EDUCATION: Attended Lincolnwood Elementary School and Arlington Heights High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 3, 1957 in Arlington Heights, Ill to Patricia “Pat” J. Boyd

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957 being stationed in Korea. After his time in the service Bruce worked as a manager for A&P Grocery Stores in Medford, Wausau, Marshfield and Milwaukee for numerous years. He was then a Road worker for Marathon County for a couple of years. Bruce then worked at Weyerhauser in Marshfield where he was a laborer for numerous years. He then worked for Kenworth in Green Bay in the Parts Division for numerous years. He enjoyed garage saling and visiting family.

MEMBER OF: The Loyal American Legion

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Bruce (Colleen) Jr. of Colby, Robert (Patricia) of Medford, Gerald (Janalee) of Withee, Cherrie (Mark) Frost of Withee, Constance (Halbert) Vanderhoof of Chili

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 20 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 13

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Rose Asmussen of Fontana, John (Bev) Graham of Roselle, Ill, Daniel (Bernadette) Graham of Henderson, Nev., Pricilla (Ivan) Dvoracek of Village of Lakewood, Ill., Thomas Graham of Medford and Katherine (Bill) Sparks of Greenup, Ken.

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: William, Barney, Grover, Norman, Wayne, Patsy Robinette, Kenny, Edith Coleman and George Graham

DECEASED FATHER: William H. Graham DECEASED MOTHER: Emma F. Koska

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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MARLIN E. KRAUS

NAME OF DECEASED: MARLIN E. KRAUS AGE: 83

ADDRESS: Gilman Care Center, Gilman; A former township of Maplehurst resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:45 PM Monday, April 4 at Gilman Care Center, Gilman where he had resided for the past 1 ½ years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Thursday, April 7 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James H. Babler

PLACE OF BURIAL: Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, April 6 and also at the church from 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM on Thursday, April 7

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 9, 1927 at the township of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Township of Deer Creek elementary schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 15, 1949 at Ogema, WI to Glora Mae Ames and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He owned and operated Marlin Kraus Milk Hauling business for many years until 1989. He also farmed in the township of Deer Creek from 1950 until retirement. He also served as treasurer for the Spirit Lakes Improvement Association for 10 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tractor pulling, his grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Spirit Lakes Lake Association

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Glora Mae Kraus of Withee

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son - Donald Kraus & special friend – Diana Gerber of Battle Creek, MI
Daughters – Peggy (Ralph) Rindt of Lublin & Nancy Dick of Medford
3 Grandchildren – Shelby (Ryan) Couillard of Withee, Luke (LeAnn) Rindt of Thorp & John Rindt of Lublin
2 Great Grandchildren – Jacob & Bradley Couillard of Withee
4 step-grandchildren: Ashley, Heidi, Larry J., and Andrew
2 step-great grandchildren: Tyler & Jacob

CHILDREN DECEASED: 2 daughters in infancy – Patty & Gail Kraus

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Ronald (Esther) Kraus of Stetsonville

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Gerald Kraus

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph Kraus DECEASED MOTHER: Clara Janke

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Jacob & Bradley Couillard; Active – Ryan Couillard, Luke & John Rindt, Ray Metz, Ray Orth, Jim Schilling

OTHER INFORMATION:
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CARTER NICHOLAS GEIGER

NAME OF DECEASED: CARTER NICHOLAS GEIGER
AGE: Stillborn Baby Boy

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:40 A.M. Monday, April 4 at the Memorial Health Center, Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Dylan and Macie Geiger of Stetsonville

SURVIVING PARENTS: Adam J. Geiger and Ashly M. Geiger (Maiden Name: Joles)
Paternal Grandparents: Brian Geiger of Dorchester and Barb (Gary) Kron of Holcombe
Maternal Grandparents: Shawn Mattke and Wendy (Mike) Kraemer all of Stetsonville
Paternal Great-Grandparents: James (Sharron) Geiger of Medford and Gloria Becker of Stetsonville
Maternal Great-Grandparents: Judy (James) Locke of Tomahawk and Edward (Dorthy) Kraemer of Medford

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HARRIET A. LAHER

NAME OF DECEASED: HARRIET A. LAHER AGE: 89 ADDRESS: W3964 County Road O, Medford; A township of Browning resident PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:45 PM Sunday, April 3 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 7 weeks TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Friday, April 8 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 4-8 PM Thursday, April 7 where there will be a 7:00 PM combination catholic prayer service & rosary service held that evening DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 6, 1921 at the township of Little Black EDUCATION: Medford area schools MARRIAGE INFORMATION: March 11, 1943 at Muskogee, OK to Herbert F. Laher and he preceded her in death March 25, 2002 PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage she clerked at a department store in OK until returning to the Medford area. After returning, she did some baby sitting work and from 1945 until her retirement in 1979, they farmed in the township of Browning. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, baby sitting, traveling, sewing, baking & cooking. MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 daughters - Shirley (Bernard) Geisel of Sturgeon Bay & Diane (Gary) Holmes of Medford 2 sons – Wayne (Kathy) Laher & Jim (Sue) Laher both of Medford CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter – Beverly Ann in 1948; Son – Timothy in infancy # OF GRANDCHILDREN: 14 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 9 SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Raymond Rothamer of Muskego, WI, Marcella Noland of Medford, Melvin (Mildred) Rothamer of Janesville, WI, Ted (Louise) Rothamer of Elkton, MD, Eugene (Shirle) Rothamer of Medford DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Dorothy Laher DECEASED FATHER: George Rothamer DECEASED MOTHER: Margaret Forst PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Landon & John Laher, Wade Geisel & Heidi Geisel, Corey Holmes, Jamie Henschel, Tanya Norris, Linda Radloff GIFTBEARERS: Jace Laher & Vanessa Laher; SERVERS: Kevin & Brian Henschel READERS: Tara Leclair & Kris Lang OTHER INFORMATION: -For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com