CATHY “MA SMITH” V. SMITH

NAME OF DECEASED:
CATHY “MA SMITH” V. SMITH

AGE: 53

ADDRESS: 232 National Avenue Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:00 A.M. Sunday, October 30 at Deer View Meadows where she had resided for the past 4 weeks surrounded by her loving family and Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: A Celebration of Cathy’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 12 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Holway, Taylor County

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 11 in the Fireplace Lounge, Holy Rosary Social Center where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Saturday, November 12 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 21, 1958 in Milwaukee

EDUCATION: 1977 Graduate of Medford Senior High, Medford and she also received her CNA certification at Northcentral Technical College, Medford

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: married her best friend, Delvin J. Smith on July 15, 1978 in Tony and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Cathy worked at Colonial House in Colby as a CNA, Phillip Plastics, Sandbox, Medford High School, Weather Shield Glass Plant and also did home day care. She enjoyed life to the fullest and enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking and genealogy. Cathy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, she enjoyed spoiling her only grandson every chance she had.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, 4-H Federation, Black River Dodgers and Northwood’s Archers

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Delvin J. Smith of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Suzi (Robbie) Strebig of Medford and Danial (Susan) Smith of Sand Creek

GRANDSON: Mason Smith of Sand Creek

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Debbie (David) Kallenbach of Medford and Larry Richardson of Weyerhauser
Step-Sisters: Erin (Justin) Killeen of Colorado and Kimberly Richardson of Grafton
Sister-In-Law: Debbie Loewenhagen of Holmen

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Dennis Richardson

PARENTS: Mother: Mary J. Rutz (Maiden Name: Mikyska) of Arizona
In-Laws: Clarence (Frances) Smith of Medford
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Numerous Friends

DECEASED FATHER: Virgil M. Richardson

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Danial Smith and Robbie Strebig

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

NAME OF DECEASED
NORMAN H. FRANCK
AGE: 86

ADDRESS: W8982 Keyes Avenue Medford Town of Molitor Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:30 A.M. Saturday, October 29 at the Gilman Care Center, Gilman while under the care of Hope Hospice where he had been a resident for the past 9 days

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 5 at the North Ridge Church, Abbotsford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Will Krebs and Rev. Dale Hazard

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date at Molitor Catholic Cemetery, Town of Molitor

VISITATION AT: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 5 at the North Ridge Church, Abbotsford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 1, 1925 in Tripoli, WI, Oneida County

EDUCATION: 1945 Graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 27, 1957 in Medford to Caroline A. Griesbach and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Norman worked in sawmills with his father. From 1957 until 1987 he resided in the Minocqua/Woodruff area and worked at Hastrieters Mill and Pukall Lumber. After retirement in 1987, he joined the Assembly of God “MAPS” Program, doing mission work in California and Mississippi. He retired from that in 2002. Norman enjoyed camping, fishing, rock hound, reading, model railroad and prayer ministry. Norman accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour in October of 1977.

MEMBER OF: North Ridge Church, Abbotsford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Caroline A. Franck of 54 years, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Joseph (Rebecca) Franck of Strum, David (Cathy) Franck of Osseo, Roddi Franck of Woodruff and Paula Broshar of Exeter, Missouri

DECEASED CHILDREN: Granddaughter: Becky Batiste and Daughter-In-Law: Carrie Franck

SURVIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 12 and 5 Step-Grandchildren; 10 Great-Grandchildren and 12 Step Great-Grandchildren

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Violet (Earl) Thums of Westboro; Sister-In-Law: Marion Griesbach of Medford
Also survived by many Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Edna Schmidt and Gertrude Smith

DECEASED FATHER: Claude H. Franck DECEASED MOTHER: Susie Franck (Maiden Name: Armstrong)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Norman’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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ALFRED T. KRETSCHMER

ALFRED T. KRETSCHMER
Alfred “Fuzzy” T. Kretschmer
Age 90
died Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 25, 2011, at the House of the Dove, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice in Marshfield after his battle with cancer, former Medford Area resident.
Services will be 1PM, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, township of Goodrich with the Rev. Joseph Dietrich officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery following service.
Visitation will be Friday night, October 28, 2011 from 4 – 8 PM at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford, and then at the church Saturday, October 29 from 11 AM to time of service.
He was born February 28, 1921 in Bern Township, Marathon County to the late Carl G. and Rose A. (Schmahl) Kretschmer. He attended Taylor County schools. On May 19th, 1951 he was married to Ida M. Schwark who preceded him in death on April 16, 1992.
Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Milwaukee where he worked for Case. After a short time there he returned to the family farm in the town of Bern, Marathon County. He farmed until 1973 while employed by Gad Cheese Factory and Harvey Millwork Company. After farming they owned and operated Fuzzy and Ida’s Tap and the Magnet in the Medford area until 1983. Upon “retirement” he worked as a security guard for Pinkerton Security. He was a lifelong member of St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church.
In his spare time, Fuzzy enjoyed playing all kinds of cards including, Sheepshead, Smear, Cribbage, Rummy, Guts and Solitare at many settings with family & friends. He also enjoyed fishing and deer hunting.
He is lovingly survived by two daughters, Mary (David) Wells of Allen, Texas and Linda (friend John Weber) Kretschmer of Marshfield; two sons, Darold (Nancy) of Wausau and Larry (Gail) of Athens; one sister, Edith Albrecht of Rochester, Minnesota He has 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Elsie Troller, Alma Dassow, and Elizabeth Simpson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Andrew Lutheran Church or the House of the Dove for the loving, compassionate & professional care provided to Alfred.

CHASE A. RIED

NAME OF DECEASED:
CHASE A. RIED

AGE: 15

ADDRESS: N2451 Castle Road Medford Town of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:45 A.M. Wednesday, October 12 at his residence

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: A Celebration of Chase’s Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 22 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

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

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 21 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Rosary Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Saturday, October 22 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 3, 1996 in Medford

EDUCATION: Currently a Sophomore at Medford Area Senior High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Chase was currently a Sophomore at MASH, which he loved going to, riding bike and seeing all of his friends. He lived with his grandparents, Robert and Donna Kalmon. Chase loved life, loved people, loved Father Gerard and Deacon Joe, his family and his dog, Winnie. He was a very spiritual young man. He was a BIG packer fan, especially Brett Favre, enjoyed going bumming, riding 4-Wheeler, Hayrides, Tractor rides, camping, walking thru the leaves during the fall, the Harry Potter Series, going for bike rides with Grandma and Grandpa and parties. Chase enjoyed the water, especially swimming. He loved being able to swim with the Dolphins this last January in Florida thru the Make A Wish Foundation.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and the Brayden Alexander Hydranen-Cephaly Foundation

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Destiny L. Matthias, Andrew A and Rhiannan I. Swanson all of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother: John Swanson in infancy

PARENTS: Mother: Crystal (Skip) Swanson of Medford
Father: Dan (Angie) Ried
Maternal Grandparents: Bob (Donna) Kalmon of Medford
Paternal Grandparents: Art (Cathy) Ried of Medford and Kayleen Maiden Name: Kestler
Maternal Great-Grandfather: Claire C. Kalmon of Medford
Also survived by Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Other Relatives and Many, Many Friends

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Maternal Great-Grandmother: Carol Kalmon
Maternal Grandparents: Les and Chizuko Rifenburg
Aunt: Jennifer I. Kalmon
Cousin: Isabelle I. Kalmon Mabie

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Alyssa Willner, Blaz Newberry, Kyle Hemple and Connor Keefe

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial’s can be made to Chase’s family to be designated at a later date
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FRANCES M. BACH

NAME OF DECEASED:
FRANCES M. BACH

AGE: 93

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

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:45 A.M. Wednesday, October 12 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 7 years.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 15 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger, Father Dennis Meulemans and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in the Town of Little Black

VISITATION AT: 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 14 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Saturday, October 15 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 6, 1918 in the Town of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Attended Stetsonville Public School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 12, 1941 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Alfred Bach and he preceded her in death on October 25, 1981.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage she dairy farmed in the Town of Little Black with her husband for 40 years until she moved to the City of Medford. She then cooked and cleaned for Father Dennis Meulemans for a number of years. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, crocheting, embroidery and while at the Nursing Home she knitted hats for many charities.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, Catholic Order of Foresters and Catholic Families, the American Legion Auxiliary of Stetsonville and Little Black Boosters Homemaker's Club.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Gordon (Sandra) Bach of Medford, Mary Ann (Roy) Smock of Milwaukee, John (Cheryl) Bach of Wausau, Delores “Dee” Bohn of Athens, Linda (Larry) Cypher of Medford and Joseph (Betty) Bach of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 13

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 5

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 4 Brothers: Edward, Lawrence, Alois and Joseph Rindt

Sisters: Ann in infancy and Elizabeth

DECEASED FATHER: Siegfried Rindt

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary P. Rindt (Maiden Name: Erben)

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons: Micah Cypher, Eric Bohn, Rich Smock, Josh, Adam and Justin Bach

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VERNON S. ROBERTS

NAME OF DECEASED: VERNON S. ROBERTS AGE: 89

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford; A former township of Hammel resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:50 AM Friday, October 7 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 4 ½ years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 11 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

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

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford where there will be graveside military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-8 PM on Monday, October 10 where there will be a 7:30 PM combination prayer/rosary service held that evening

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 24, 1922 at Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION: Milwaukee & Town of Holway elementary schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: March 2, 1946 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Rita Jaent and she preceded him in death April 19, 2008

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a US Navy veteran of WW II. After the service, he worked in the CCC Camps for a period of time. Then he farmed in the towns of Medford and Hammel for many years. While farming, he worked at Hurd Millwork, drove school bus and from 1967 until his retirement in 1987, he worked as a liaison between District Office and outlining schools for the Medford School District. They moved to Medford in 1993. He enjoyed woodworking, all sports, wintering in AZ, and playing with his grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Medford Knights of Columbus; Medford VFW Post #5729

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 5 Daughters – Sue (Roger) Emmerich, Karen Baka & Kathy (Dan) Mayer , all of Medford, Mary Husemann of Inver Grove Heights, MN, & Donna Roberts of Apple Valley, MN
4 Sons – Clifford (Rochelle) Roberts of De Forest, Tom (Char) Roberts & Jerry (Karen) Roberts both of Medford, and Mark Roberts of Oshkosh

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 34 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 33 GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILD: 1

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Brothers – Donald (Connie) Roberts of CA, Wesley (Marilyn) Roberts of FL, and Garon (Lois) Roberts of Keshena, WI
3 Sisters – La Verne Borchardt of Hartland, WI, Doloris (Alvin) Sova of Medford, and Virgiely Dax of Two Rivers, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Clifford Roberts & Sister – Adoree Brunner

DECEASED FATHER: Vernon S. Roberts, Sr. DECEASED MOTHER: Rose Eisert

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons – Allen & Todd Emmerich, Chad Baka, Matt Husemann, Justin Mayer, Scott, Clayton & Jeremy Roberts

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Holy Rosary Church or School, Medford
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HELEN E. ZIEHLKE

NAME OF DECEASED: HELEN E. ZIEHLKE AGE: 85

ADDRESS: 305 N. Washington, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:45 PM Monday, October 3 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 4 days most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 8 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Township of Little Black

VISITATION AT: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 8

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 3, 1926 at the Township of Little Black

EDUCATION: Little White School, town of Little Black, 1943 graduate of Medford High School, and graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing, Wausau

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 6, 1950 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to John “Jack” L. Ziehlke and he preceded her in death October 27, 2004

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she returned to Medford and worked as a nurse for Dr. Lester Nystrum at the Medford Clinic for a period of time. Then she worked as a surgical nurse at the Medford Hospital until her retirement. She enjoyed traveling & cooking Sunday dinners.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; St. Mary’s School of Nursing – Alumni Association, Medford Reading Grandma’s, Little White School, Little Black – Reunion Committee; Past member of the Medford American Legion Auxiliary

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Jacquelin Ziehlke of Medford; Sons - David (Nancy) Ziehlke, Paul (Kim) Ziehlke and Peter (Mary Makovsky) Ziehlke all of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 8

SURVIVING SISTERS: Ann Marie Kress of Medford, Rita (Bob) Woelfel of Park Falls, Leona (Gene) Gebert of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Ben Kress DECEASED MOTHER: Mina Metzung

PALLBEARERS: Goddaughter – Becky Brost

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Holy Rosary Church or School of Medford

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