RAY L. McNAMAR

NAME OF DECEASED: RAY L. McNAMAR AGE: 95

ADDRESS: Milestone Sr. Living Center, Rhinelander, WI; A longtime Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:05 PM Thursday, April 26 at Ministry St. Mary’s Hospital, Rhinelander where he had been a patient for the past 2 days

PLACE OF INURNMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

MEMORIAL VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 10 AM until 12 noon on Thursday, May 3

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 8, 1916 in Whittlesey

EDUCATION: Township of Chelsea Elementary school and was a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: May 21, 1941 at Medford to Mildred T. Docter and she preceded him in death October 7, 1998

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked at Medford Motors for a period of time. Then he worked as a bookkeeper at Wisconsin Bottle Gas in Medford which he soon became a partner and then sole owner for many years. He also started satellite operations in Wausau, Three Lakes, Tomahawk, Merrill and Minocqua until his retirement. He was a resident at Country Gardens in Medford prior to recently moving to Rhinelander. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, travel, golf, horseback riding, canoeing, skiing and spending time at their 2nd home on Lake Tomahawk.

MEMBER OF: Cedar Springs Hunting Lodge; Past member of the Medford Curling Club, Tee Hi Golf Club, Medford Kiwanis Club

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Mona Wiechmann of Manitowish Waters, WI
Son – Pat (Marlys) McNamar of Minocqua, WI
5 Grandchildren – Jim, Shane & Steve Wiechmann, Shannon Eckley, Justin McNamar

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 5 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 12

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Jeanette Bobbe; Brother – Lester McNamar

DECEASED FATHER: George McNamar DECEASED MOTHER: Hattie A. Stamm

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by several Nieces & Nephews
-In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-6011
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GERALD “JERRY” A. STORCH

NAME OF DECEASED:
GERALD “JERRY” A. STORCH

AGE:75

ADDRESS: N1579 State Hwy 13, Stetsonville, WI, Township of Little Black, Resident

TIME AND PLACE OF DEATH: 7:00 P.M. Friday, April 20 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks.

PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Friday, April, 27 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Stetsonville, WI

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

INTERMENT: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville, WI

VISITATION: 8:30 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April, 27 at Zion Lutheran Church

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 6, 1936, Town of Little Black, Taylor County, WI

EDUCATION: Attended Stetsonville Grade School and Medford High School

MARRIAGE: December 20, 1969 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Medford, WI to Elva L. Zuleger and she survives

WORK INFORMATION/PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Grader Operator, Town of Little Black; Operating Engineers Local 139 working for various employers including Overgaard, CR Meyer, HF Radandt, Mid-State, PC Kaiser, Bacco, Johnson Brothers, and Hanz Incorporated; Retiring in 1995 for health reasons. Jerry enjoyed attending his grandson, Garett's sporting events; working crossword puzzles, gardening and working in the woods

MEMBER OF: Zion Lutheran Church, Stetsonville, WI

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Elva L. Storch of Stetsonville, WI

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jared A. (Heather) Storch of Medford, WI

GRANDSON: Garett Ray Storch of Medford, WI

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Robert R. Storch (Margaret Hulka) of Muskegon, MI and Kenneth E. (Darla) Storch of Medford, WI

NIECES/NEPHEWS: Mark Storch, Bryan Storch, Sharon Pernsteiner, Terri Storch

DECEASED FATHER: Raymond T. Storch

DECEASED MOTHER: Gladys M. Storch (Maiden Name: Meschefske)

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers , the family requests memorials to be made in Jerry’s name to Zion Lutheran Church, 203 E. Cty Rd. A, Stetsonville, WI, 54480

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

LESTER “LES” E. DAKE

NAME OF DECEASED:
LESTER “LES” E. DAKE

AGE: 93

ADDRESS: N5147 S. Grassy Knoll Tr. Medford Town of Chelsea Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:17 P.M. Wednesday, April 18 at the Memorial Health Center E.R. where he was transported earlier by ambulance.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 21, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey, where full Military Honors will be performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

PLACE OF BURIAL: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION AT: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 21 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 19, 1919 in the Town of Mayville, Clark County

EDUCATION: Dorchester Area Schools and a 1937 Graduate of Dorchester High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 6, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa to Merle E. Thompson and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Les worked at various jobs until October 1940 when he inducted into Federal Service with the Army National Guard 32nd Division. He trained Camp Livingston, LA. Attended Military School in Edgewood Arsenal Maryland and Fort Sill, OK. Went overseas in 1944 to the European Theater where he served under General G. Patton’s third Army. He was awarded 3 Battle Stars, Battle of the Bulge, Rhineland and Central Europe. He returned to the States in 1945 and was Honorably Discharged on October 26, 1945. Les then worked at the former Harvey Company until 1966 and then moved to Belvidere, IL. And worked at the Chrysler Corporation until his retirement in 1984. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey, Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729 and the United Auto Workers

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Merle E. Dake of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Michael (Judy) Thompson of Medford, Gale (Mary) Dake of McCloud, Oklahoma and Sharon (Joe) Hodge of Rockford, Illinois

5 Grandchildren: Randal Brosious, Frances Lairson and Lester Dake, Susan and Lori Thompson

Several Great-Grandchildren

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Delbert (Gloria) Dake of Lakewood, California

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Brothers: Rev. Melvin Dake, Wayne, Dake and Ray Dake
Sister: Cynthia Dake

DECEASED FATHER: Ray Dake

DECEASED MOTHER: Mollie Dake (Maiden Name: Habeck)

PALLBEARERS: Lester Dake, Randy Brosious, Susan and Lori Thompson, Frances and Tharold “Tig” Lairson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Les’s name to Trinity Lutheran Church W5334 Dassow Ave. Medford, WI 54451
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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ERVIN E. FLEEGEL

NAME OF DECEASED:
ERVIN E. FLEEGEL

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: N6150 State Highway 13 Medford Town of Chelsea Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:04 A.M. Tuesday, April 17 at the Memorial Health Center, E.R. where he was transported earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 20 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

PLACE OF BURIAL: Chelsea Community Cemetery, Chelsea

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, April 19 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey and also from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 20 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 8, 1923 in Waupun

EDUCATION: Attended Elementary School at Highland Grade School in the Town of Greenwood, Taylor County

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: April 23, 1949 in Medford to Margaret Imbach and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Ervin served in the U.S. Air Force from 1941-1946 during WWII. He did woodswork, truck driving and pulp work for several years. Ervin and Margaret owned and operated Fleegel Dairy Farm in the Town of Chelsea until his retirement in 1985. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Chelsea

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Margaret Fleegel of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Steve (Lynette) Fleegel, Linda (Dave) Slachetka, Lois (Henry) Brandner of Medford, Gary ( Significant Other: Mary Theilig ) Fleegel and Peggy (Joseph) Grunwald all of Medford and Edward of Stetsonville

8 GRANDCHILDREN 8 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Ruth Judnic of Medford and Arlene (Stanley) Maschack of Montello
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Verna Dassow in 1998 and Marian Dassow in 1978
2 Brothers: Elvin Fleegel in 2011and George Fleegel Jr. in 1997

DECEASED FATHER: George Fleegel Sr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Mathilda Fleegel (Maiden Name:Prahl)

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: David Fleegel, Penny Vinnedge, Melissa and Michele Slachetka, Jeremy and Jason Brandner, Adam and Patrick Grunwald

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer and Dallman-Kniewel Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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EDWARD H. ALBERT

NAME OF DECEASED: EDWARD H. ALBERT AGE: 82

ADDRESS: Albuquerque, NM; Was a former Township of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Friday, April 13, 2012 at Albuquerque, NM

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: No Services will be held

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

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 26, 1929 at Milwaukee

EDUCATION: Milwaukee and was a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 12, 1953 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Beatrice M. Frenzel and she preceded him in death May 8, 2003

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a US Army veteran. After the service he worked in Milwaukee & Colby prior to moving to the Town of Little Black. There they owned and operated a mink ranch for a period of time. Then he managed the H & R Block office in Medford for a period of time. They also owned Black River Gardens strawberry patch in the Town of Little Black. He moved to New Mexico in 2004 to be near family. He enjoyed music.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville; Knights of Columbus in Medford and Moriarty, NM

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Mary (Dennis) Wroblewski of Edgewood, NM

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son - Jonathon Albert in 1961

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Donamae Trudeo of Milwaukee, Robert (Germaine) Albert of Nashotah, WI & Suzanne (Rudolph) Fortuna of Pewaukee, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Emma Jean Wustmann, and a sister in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Herman Albert DECEASED MOTHER: Marie Retterath

OTHER INFORMATION:
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DAISY A. PETZ

NAME OF DECEASED: DAISY A. PETZ AGE: 80

ADDRESS: 7309 N. 23rd Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33540; A former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:15 AM Monday, April 16 at the home of her daughter in the town of Chelsea under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 5:00 PM Wednesday, April 18 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Kris Bjerke-Ulliman

PLACE OF BURIAL: Chapel Hill Garden, Dade City, FL

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 3:00 PM until the time of funeral services at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 18

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 4, 1932 at Lampsen, WI

EDUCATION: Lampsen, WI elementary schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 27, 1954 at Mason City, IA to Edwin Petz and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the town of Browning for a period of years until 1975. Then they moved to Zephyrhills, FL where they spent the winter months and returned to the Medford and Ogema areas in the summer months to be with family. She loved the outdoors, flower gardens, fishing, the sun, the beach and life itself.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Edwin Petz of Zephyrhills, FL

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jean (Michael) Neubauer of Medford, Eric (Sue) Petz of Wilmot, OH, Henry (Jean) Petz, Steven (Missy) Petz, Denise (Rich) Gray all of Zephyrhills, FL and Daisy Peterson and friend Stephen Phillips of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 13 – Edwin, Henry, Angela, Justin, Erin, Jessica, Nicole, Joshua, Shawn, Rachel, Sabrina, Dixie and Amanda GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 2 –Skye & Starr

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Adella (Don) Moen of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Henry, Charles, Howard, Edward, Harry and Earl Moyer Sister – Vonnie Jensen

DECEASED FATHER: Harry Moyer DECEASED MOTHER: Daisy Singleton

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by many Nieces and Nephews
-In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation
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ESTHER L. MILLER

NAME OF DECEASED: ESTHER L. MILLER AGE: 90

ADDRESS: Country Gardens, 635 W. Cedar St. #113, Medford, WI; A former township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at her residence in the city of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 21 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

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

VISITATION AT: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, from 10 AM until time of memorial services at 11 AM on Saturday, April 21

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 9, 1921 at the township of Little Black, Taylor County

EDUCATION: Little White School, township of Little Black

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 7, 1940 at Clinton, Iowa to Norman J. Miller and he preceded her in death January 22, 2004

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage, she worked in Chicago. After her marriage, they resided in De Kalb, IL. In 1943 they moved to the Miller family farm in the township of Medford and resided there until 2000 when they moved to the city of Medford. While farming Esther also worked at Memorial Hospital in Medford for many years until her retirement. For the past 7 years she has resided at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Medford. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, playing cards, cooking and gardening.

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

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Cheryl Long of Green Bay
Sons – Ronald Miller of Lake in the Hills, IL, Norman Jr. (Pat) Miller of Wausau and Jeff (Karla) Miller of Rhinelander

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 16

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 5 brothers & 4 sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Axel Theodore Johnson DECEASED MOTHER: Martha Alvida Hanson

OTHER INFORMATION:
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La VERNE A. WREDE

NAME OF DECEASED: La VERNE A. WREDE AGE: 75

ADDRESS: Bismarck, ND; A former Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Paul, MN

TIME & PLACE OF MEMORIAL SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, June 15 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Pete Warmanen

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

VISITATION AT: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford from 10 AM until the time of her services at 11 AM on Friday, June 15

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 24, 1936 at Medford

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

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: March 24, 1956 to Richard Wrede and he preceded her in death July 11, 1990

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she worked in Chicago and Wausau for a period of time. She returned to Medford and worked at Wisconsin Bottle Gas, now Lakes Gas Co., for over 40 years. She moved to Bismarck, ND in October of 2009 to reside near her family.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Brian (Renita) Wrede of Bismarck, ND
Granddaughter – Lauren Wrede of Bismarck, ND

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Marvel (Everett) Stillman of Chico, CA
2 Sisters-in-law: Marge (Art) Wild of Stetsonville & Rosemary (Jerry) Viegut of Minneapolis
2 Brothers-in-law: Claire (Lois) Wrede of Elephant Butte, NM & Jim (Roxanne) Wrede of Rockford, IL

DECEASED FATHER: Alvin Bakke DECEASED MOTHER: Lorraine Turvey

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by several Nieces & Nephews
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LEONA M. PFAFF

Leona M. Pfaff, 96, was born to Eternal Life on April 6, 2012. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 11 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Wednesday, April 11 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford. Leona was born August 19, 1915 in the Town of Deer Creek to the late Bernard and Mary (Hollman) Pfaff. She attended Town of Deer Creek elementary school and graduated from Medford High School. Leona worked in sales at Medford’s Newburg’s Department Store, later renamed McCain’s Clothing Store. Throughout her life, Leona served diligently in her church, Holy Rosary Parish, and earlier, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Stetsonville. She regularly prepared the altar linens and helped decorate the church. Leona also was a RICA mentor and served the parish in many other ways. Leona was an energetic woman, with a heart to help others. She had a witty sense of humor and a variety of interests and talents. Leona enjoyed various homemaking skills, including cooking, baking, gardening and sewing. She liked to travel with her friends, golf with her sister, help her friend with intarsia projects and spoil her nieces and nephew. It was fun to be with Leone. Leona last resided at Skaalen Home in Stoughton, Wisconsin. In her new home Leona endeared herself to the staff and caregivers who enjoyed her sense of humor. Leona was instrumental in establishing their weekly Rosary Group. Leona’s nieces and nephew and spouses wish to thank the caregivers of Skaalen Home for the loving care they provided for our wonderful Auntie Leona. Leona was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Sophie Seidel, Mildred Pfaff, Myra Pfaff, and Irma (Francis) Kress.

KATHRYN ELEANOR MAURER HANSEN VETTER

KATHRYN ELEANOR MAURER HANSEN VETTER
December 23, 1913 - April 1, 2012

Kathryn was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 23, 1913, to Charles H. and Myrtle M. Maurer (née Parker). Her maternal and paternal grandparents were among the first settlers of Clark and Taylor counties in Wisconsin.
She is survived by her four children: Rex C. Hansen (Shirlee) of Earleville, Illinois; Susan A. Bereika (Gerald) of Rhinebeck, New York; Martha V. Wilson of Davis, California; and Margaret F. Vetter (Andrew Brendler) of Lagrangeville, New York. She is also survived by six grandchildren – Kari Hansen, Kristian Hansen, Laura Abbott, Ryan Wilson, Evan Wilson, Jacob Brendler – and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Enola; her parents; and both of her husbands, Rex E. Hansen in 1936 and Warren H. Vetter in 1991.
Kathryn earned her bachelor's degree in Deaf Education from Milwaukee Teachers' College. She began her career teaching hearing impaired children in Sheboygan and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and taught for a time in Evansville, Indiana. Most of her career, however, was in Danville, Illinois, where she taught for 34 years. During that time, she also did graduate study at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.
Kathryn loved to travel. As a girl, she often traveled to the Western United States with her parents, especially to California, Oregon, and Washington, where she had many aunts, uncles, and cousins. As an adult, she continued traveling throughout the United States and in Canada, England, Scotland, and France.
With all her traveling, however, she always loved returning to Wisconsin. As a girl, she had spent many vacations with her grandparents in Perkinstown and Medford. As an adult, she brought her children to spend the summer in Perkinstown almost every year at the house in which her grandmother had lived on Kathryn Lake (named for one of her great-aunts).
After retiring from teaching, Kathryn lived at her home in Perkinstown from May through October for 16 years. During that time, she enjoyed gardening, birdwatching with the Chequamegon Bird Club, and serving as organist for the Perkinstown Community Church. The remaining months of each year she spent traveling and visiting with her children.
In 1999 she moved to New York State and in 2005, to California, where she lived until her death at the age of 98.

NICHOLAS “NICK” J. HENRICHS

DECEASED: NICHOLAS “NICK” J. HENRICHS AGE: 84

ADDRESS: N1521 State Highway 13, Stetsonville; A township of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:18 AM Thursday, April 5 at his residence in the town of Little Black under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 1:30 PM on Tuesday, April 10 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joe Stefancin and Fr. Sleeva in absentia

PLACE OF BURIAL: St. Mary’s Cemetery, town of Little Black with graveside military rites performed by the Stetsonville American Legion military honors team

VISITATION AT: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 10 AM until 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 30, 1927 at Medford

EDUCATION: Mathey school, township of Browning

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 11, 1952 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Delores Danen

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he farmed and worked at the Medford Co-op. In 1949 he entered the US Army Air Corps and served for 2 years. Then he returned to Medford and worked as the manager of the Medford Co-op feed mill for many years until retirement in 1991. He enjoyed carpentry, snowmobiling, hunting, Christmas tree farming, the Willow Lake cabin, and being with family and friends.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic church, Stetsonville and was a past council member; Medford Knights of Columbus; Wil-O-Acres Inc.; High Hopes Hunting Lodge, Stetsonville American Legion Club; Past board member of the Centennial Community Center, Stetsonville; Past member of the Stetsonville Vol. Fire Dept.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Delores Henrichs of Golden Living Center-Continental Manor, Abbotsford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Pat (Judy) Henrichs of Stetsonville, Mark (J.J.) Henrichs of Stevens Point, Gary (Cathy) Henrichs of Athens and Tom (Renee) Henrichs of Stetsonville

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 8

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Imelda Duesing of Lac Du Flambeau, Loretta Fischer of Stevens Point, Norbert (Rose) Henrichs of Lac Du Flambeau, Mary Ann Henrichs of Lake Tomahawk, Jim (Mary) Henrichs of Wausau, Peter (Esther) Henrichs of Medford, Rita (Harold) Rudolph of Medford, Raymond (Jo) Henrichs of Medford, Harold (Carol) Henrichs of Medford, David (Lorraine) Henrichs of Rhinelander, and twins, Karen (Jim) Bain of Milwaukee and Carol (Al) Beunning of Wausau

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Eddie Henrichs

DECEASED FATHER: Hubert Henrichs DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Werner

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Samantha, Jessica, Casey, Nicole & Sadie Henrichs, Kim Larson, Sheila Dunkel; Active: Paul, Austin & Nash Henrichs, Randy Dunkel, Jr., Gerry Larson, Josh Brandner, Wes Hebert

OTHER INFORMATION: - Further survived by close family friend: Jim (Lori) Livingston of Medford
- In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for future designations
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JOSEPHINE “JO” A. NOWAK

NAME OF DECEASED:
JOSEPHINE “JO” A. NOWAK

AGE: 95

ADDRESS: 26945 295th Avenue, Holcombe, Town of Lake Holcombe Resident, Former Medford Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:35 A.M. Wednesday, April 4 at the Cornell Area Care Center, Cornell where she had resided for the past 3 months.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 9 at the Holy Rosary Catholic, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: St. Mary’s Cemetery in the Town of Holway

VISITATION AT: 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Monday, April 9 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 21, 1917 in Town of Holway

EDUCATION: Attended Forest Grove Grade School in the Town of Holway

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 9, 1940 at St. Mary’s Church in Holway to Matthew S. Nowak and he preceded her in death on June 30, 1990.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Josephine worked at the Woodland Hotel in Owen for several years. Her and her husband then purchased a dairy farm in 1944 where they owned and operated it until 1977. She then worked as a dietary aide at the Medford Hospital for 20 years until her retirement. Jo was an avid reader. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, gardening, baking and puzzles.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford
Past member: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville, St. Mary’s Cemetery Association and the Mother’s Club

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Galen (Judy) Nowak of Holcombe, Jerome Nowak of Tomah, Marie Nowak of Marshfield and Pete (Donna) Nowak of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 17
GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 11

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers: Archie and George Hamm
3 Sisters: Dorothy Neibacher, Margaret Maki and Inez Blume

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph Hamm

DECEASED MOTHER: Caroline Hamm (Maiden Name: Hempfner)

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons and Great-Grandsons: John, Joe, Matt, Mark, Jeremiah, Tom and Brian Nowak, Scott, Todd and Josh Kohn

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorials can be made to Josephine’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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DONALD “DON” H. FARNING

NAME OF DECEASED:
DONALD “DON” H. FARNING

AGE: 73

ADDRESS: 507 Billings Ave. Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 3 at his residence under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Per Donald’s request, there will be no services.

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment with full military rites will take place in the Northern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 26, 1938 in Stratford, Wisconsin

EDUCATION: 1956 Graduate of Abbotsford High School and Northcentral Technical College, Wausau in 1958.

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: April 4, 1970 in Wausau to Mary E. Gilles and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his schooling Don joined the National Guard. He was attached to the 724 Engineers. He later transferred to the 13th Evacuation Hospital in Madison. He retired from the military as an E-7. He served during the Berlin Crisis, stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington. He worked as the Purchasing Agent for Memorial Health Center, Medford for 33 years until his retirement in 2000. In his younger years, Don was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed playing concertina and working in his yard..

MEMBER OF: Lifetime member of the NRA

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Mary E. Farning of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Sons: Mark J. Farning of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Paul G. Farning of Portland, Oregon
Also survived by his Canine Companion: Cora

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Sister: Shirley (Lee) Crook of Duluth, Minnesota

DECEASED FATHER: Henry “Irish” J. Farning

DECEASED MOTHER: Helen M. Farning (Maiden Name: Giese)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Donald’s name to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Memorial Health Center Foundation, Medford; or to the family to be used according to their wishes.
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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EDWARD E. JOHNSON

NAME OF DECEASED: EDWARD E. JOHNSON AGE: 94

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:45 pm, Sunday, April 1st, Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford, where he had resided for the past 14 years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 4 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Rev. Pete Warmanen

PLACE OF BURIAL: Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee

VISITATION AT: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford, from 10:00 AM until time of service

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 9, 1918, Town of Hammel

EDUCATION: Meadowbrook Elementary, Town of Hammel

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1951 at Milwaukee to Helen V. Markiewicz and she preceded him in death in 1982

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Worked on family farm until entering U.S. Army 1940-1945, Military Police, serving on various islands in the Pacific and receiving numerous medals of honor. Following his military service he worked for periods of time at Universal Rundle and Biscyrus Erie in Milwaukee. He moved back to Medford where he owned and operated the High View Inn from 1961-1969. Moving back to Milwaukee until his retirement. In 1997 he moved back to Medford to be near his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his cabin on Lake Poygan in Oshkosh

MEMBER OF: St Paul’s Lutheran Church

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister: Ellen Emmerich, Medford and Sister-in-law: Lenora Johnson, Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers: Victor, John, Leonard, and Albert “Rob”
Sisters: Elsie Thompson and Eda Ecklund

DECEASED FATHER: Gustav Johnson DECEASED MOTHER: Sofia Storm

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by many nieces and nephews
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