ANITA H. WALDHART

NAME OF DECEASED:
ANITA H. WALDHART

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: 600 E. Elm Street, Abbotsford; Former Medford Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:15 P.M. Monday, July 30 at the Golden Continental Living Center, Abbotsford where she had resided for the past 10 months.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 3 at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

PLACE OF BURIAL: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION AT: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, August 2 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 3 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 15, 1922 in Medstead, Saskatchewan, Canada.

EDUCATION: Attended schools in Canada, Cloverdale Grade School and was a 1942 graduate of Medford High School. Anita also attended a School of Business in Duluth, Minnesota

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: December 16, 1944 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church to Hollis “Hollie” E. Waldhart and he preceded her in death on November 29, 2008.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: The family moved to Wisconsin in April 1935 and lived on a farm east of Medford. Anita worked for William F. Hoppe Accountant and then in the office at the Medford Coop Creamery. After their marriage she was a homemaker. Anita also started in June of 1969 for Schmidt the Clothes Man Inc., where she worked as a seamstress for 32 years. She liked to sew, bake, crochet, travel and spend time with her family.

MEMBER OF: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Carmen (Tim) Ruesch and Ron (Lois) Waldhart both of Medford, Mary Patterson of Omaha, Nebraska and Carol (Bryan) Paur of Menomonie, Wisconsin

12 GRANDCHILDREN: Lisa (Rich) Pongratz, Lincoln (Melissa) Vircks, Lenise Fawely, Jill (Joe) Baregi, Kevin (Jenel) Waldhart, Michelle Patterson, Jayce (April) Patterson, Erin (Ed) Marriott, Tyler (Julia) Paur, Callie, Brynn and Brayden Paur.

19 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN

SURVIVING SISTER: Velma Dietze of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Henry W. Strankman

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary D. Janda
Also preceded in death by a sister and a brother in infancy

PALLBEARERS: Lincoln Vircks, Kevin Waldhart, Jayce Patterson, Tyler and Braeden Paur and M. J. Zenner

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial’s can be made to Anita’s family to be designated at a later date
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SHARON L. SHOOK

NAME OF DECEASED:
SHARON L. SHOOK

AGE: 67

ADDRESS: W6750 Rindt Road, Westboro; Town of Westboro Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:08 P.M. Friday, July 27 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital where she had been a patient for almost 3 months.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 4 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Prentice

OFFICIATING: Father Jerry Hagen

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Westboro

VISITATION AT: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 4 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Prentice

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 31, 1945 in Westboro

EDUCATION: 1963 Graduate of Westboro High School, U-W Superior where she received her B.S. in Psychology and then graduated from U-W Stout where she received her M.S. in Guidance and Counseling.

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 4, 1966 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Westboro to Robert “Bob” J. Shook and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school she moved to Milwaukee where she worked as an assembler for Allen-Bradley for about 4 years. They then moved back to the Westboro area where she was a homemaker, housewife and mother. After her children were grown she went back to school and received her various degrees. She enjoyed skydiving in her younger years. She loved gardening, her flower beds, crocheting, family picnics, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: St. John’s Catholic Church, PrenticePast-Member: St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Westboro, where she also was a member of the Ladies Group and was a Religious Ed Teacher, also volunteered at Hope Hospice for a number of years.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Robert “Bob” J. Shook of Westboro

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Julie (Craig) Lake of Ogema
Son: Tracy (Karen) Shook of Westboro

5 GRANDCHILDREN: Kyle, Sierra and Colton Lake
Cassandra and Chelsea Shook

SURVIVING SISTER: Mildred “Jean” (Ronald) Brott of Eagle, WI
Half-Sisters: Grace (Galen) Schlais of Medford and Violet Kuchenbecker of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTER: Dorothy (Archie "Joe") Hebert and Emil Peltier
Half-Brother: William Kuchenbecker

DECEASED FATHER: William E. Peltier

DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Peltier (Maiden name: Hodick)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sharon’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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BARBARA G. WILHELM

NAME OF DECEASED: BARBARA G. WILHELM AGE: 65

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford; A former Green Bay resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:05 AM Friday, July 20 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 10 years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: There will be no services

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 23, 1947 at Sheboygan, WI

EDUCATION: Sheboygan elementary schools and was a graduate of Sheboygan South High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 24, 1956 at Sheboygan to Richard Wilhelm and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked as a housewife and mother in her own home while residing in Sheboygan Falls, Green Bay, and later moving to Medford in 2002. She enjoyed country music, gardening and cooking.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Richard Wilhelm of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Lori (Mike) Pautz of Howards Grove, WI, Dawn (special friend-Scott Millar) Wilhelm of Green Bay, Stacy Tischke of Oshkosh, WI and Theresa Wilhelm of Manitowoc, WI

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 8

DECEASED FATHER: Kenneth Pantel DECEASED MOTHER: Dena Roerdink

OTHER INFORMATION:
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JODY R. WALWORTH

NAME OF DECEASED: JODY R. WALWORTH

AGE: 45

ADDRESS: N2870 Division Drive, Medford; A Township of Hammel resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:25 PM Thursday, July 19 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where she had been a patient for the past 2 weeks following a battle with cancer

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, August 4 at the Community Alliance Church, Withee

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dylan Valliere

PLACE OF BURIAL: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Withee

VISITATION AT: No public visitation will be held

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 2, 1967 at Stanley, WI

EDUCATION: Owen/Withee elementary schools, and was a 1985 graduate of Colby High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: May 4, 1992 at Las Vegas, NV to Roger Walworth and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked for 10 years at Phillips Plastics in Medford. Most of her time was spent as a housewife & mother while residing in Colby and moving to the Township of Hammel in 1997. She enjoyed gardening, the outdoors, animals, attending auctions, cooking, bingo, watching sports and spending time with her grandchildren.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Roger Walworth of the Township of Hammel

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters – Hanna Rohland (special friend-Justin Novinska) of Medford & Tasha (Cody) Neitzel of Stetsonville
3 Grandchildren – Otto Olson, Keegan & Brialynn Neitzel

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 5 Brothers – Mike, Greg & Tom (Sheri) Rohland of Withee, David Rohland of Altoona & Tim Rohland of Owen
3 Sisters – Cheryl Schoening of Owen, Cindy Rohland of Owen & Donna Roder of Owen

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother-in-law: Terrence Schoening in 2008

PARENTS: Father and Mother-in-law: Ervin & Darlene Walworth of Stetsonville

DECEASED FATHER: Rhinehart “Buster” Rohland DECEASED MOTHER: Audrey Rossow

PALLBEARERS: Her 3 grandchildren will be serving as pallbearers

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by aunts, uncles, and numerous nieces/nephews
-Preceded in death by a nephew – Justin Rohland in 2008
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BARBARA “BOBBIE” J. WRIGHT

NAME OF DECEASED:
BARBARA “BOBBIE” J. WRIGHT

AGE: 38

ADDRESS: 832 Mc Comb Avenue Rib Lake Village of Rib Lake Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:05 P.M. Friday, July 13 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where she had been a patient for the past 3 weeks.

A CELEBRATION OF BOBBIE’S LIFE WILL BE: 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 18 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 27, 1974 in Ann Arbor, Michigan

EDUCATION: Graduate of Hartland High School. Currently attending UW-Marathon County majoring in Nursing

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 13, 1999 at Kensington Park in Howell, Michigan to Patrick “Pat” A. Wright and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Bobbie was site manager at the Rib Lake Commission on Aging for 3 years. She most recently worked at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield as a Certified Nursing Assistant on the Critical Care Unit Floor. She loved her horses, studies and spending time with friends and family.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Patrick “Pat” A. Wright of Rib Lake
Friend: Earl Soderman of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Susan (Michael) Wudi of Rib Lake and Jesse Reese of Westboro

GRANDSONS: Michael and Jadon

SURVIVING SISTERS: Cassie (Alan) Pomroy of Harrison, MI and Diana ( J.R.) LaBuda of Big Sandy, Montana

SURVIVING MOTHER: Barbara (Michael) Roger (Maiden Name: Guiette) of Rib Lake
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many Friends

DECEASED FATHER: Verlon" Richard" Reese

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Bobbie’s family to be designated at a later date
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ROGER "ROG" E. NICKS

Roger “Rog” E. Nicks, age 66, of Withee, Town of Hammel, Medford area resident, passed away on Monday, July 9th at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past 3 weeks, surrounded by his loving family. He passed away after a 5 year long very courageous battle with cancer.

Roger was born on February 23, 1946, on the family farm in Clark County, WI to the late Walter E. Sr. and Elenora L. (Maiden Name: Burtard) Nicks. He graduated from Dorchester-Abbotsford High School and eventually took over the family farm in Dorchester. He married his High School sweetheart, Donna M. Krause on June 27, 1964 and they have three sons, Brian, Terry and Michael.

Roger drove truck for Farmers Union Coop Transport in Stetsonville, for a number of years and then managed the company until purchasing his business, Nicks’ Truck Repair and Sales in 1985. Roger had many interests and passions, none more than his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, antique tractors, auctions, breakfast social group at The Diner, and is remembered for his story telling and making people smile.

Survivors include his wife, Donna of Withee. 3 Sons: Brian (Steph) of Withee, Terry (Bonnie) of Fall Creek and Mike (Susie) of Medford. Nine Grandchildren: Megan, Jessica, Kyle, Kasee, Brady, Cassandra, Alex, Riley and Tori Nicks. Brother: Walter (Lois) Nicks Jr. of Spring Valley, AZ. Mother-In-Law: Marjorie (Maiden Name: Ramminger) Krause of Dorchester. Also survived by Many Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, Other Relatives and Friends. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Father-In-Law: Edwin Krause and Sisters-In-Law: Mildred Ann Nicks and Norma Jean Krause.

There will be a Celebration of Roger’s Life at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 14 at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, W7809 Apple Ave., Medford, WI 54451. Officiating will be Pastor Kris Bjerke-Ulliman. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 14 at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Rog’s family to be designated at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements. For online condolences please visit, www.hemerfuneralservice.com

MARCELLA V. FREY

NAME OF DECEASED: MARCELLA V. FREY AGE: 91

ADDRESS: 635 W. Cedar St., Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:28 AM Saturday, July 7 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, where she had been a patient for half a day

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 10 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Reverend James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Medford from 9:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 14, 1921 in the Town of Browning

EDUCATION: Mathey Elementary School, Town of Browning and graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 14, 1942 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Medford to John William Frey and he preceded her in death on February 1, 2004

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Worked at the Medford ASCS office for a period of time. Receptionist for Dr. Robert May, Optometrist in Medford for many years. Farmed in the town of Browning until 1976. In her retirement she did some eldercare. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, swimming, square dancing, and spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Medford and the Ladies of Immanuel

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Sons – Duane “Dewey” (Kathy) Frey of Medford, William "Bill" Frey of Macon, GA
2 Daughters – Joan (Gary) Pospishil of Eau Claire and Susan (Brian) Randall of Baldwin

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter in law – Janet Frey in 2005

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Kenneth (Sally) Ziemer of Cumberland, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers – Cecil and Glendon Ziemer

DECEASED FATHER: Herbert A. Ziemer DECEASED MOTHER: Leona I. Rackow

PALLBEARERS: Carol Romano, Charles, Jeff and Jason Frey, Justin and Katie Pospishil, Amber Tischhauser, Livy Randall

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Medford.
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HILBERT "HIB" F. FREY

Hilbert “Hib” F. Frey
MEDFORD – Lifelong Medford area resident, Hilbert “Hib” Frey, aged 97, entered eternal life on Thursday, July 5th surrounded by his loving children and Hope Hospice.

Hilbert was born on January 11, 1915 in the town of Browning to John and Alma (Schoenfeldt) Frey. He attended the Frey School, and worked for about 45 years at the Medford Cooperative Creamery / Morning Glory Dairy in can-intake, butter making, field man, and lab technician. Hilbert also operated an apartment building and for many summers painted houses with Walt Lange.
On December 9th, 1939, he married Alda Marie Clausnitzer at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford. Alda, his spouse of 62 years, preceded him in death on January 17, 2002. With Alda, Hilbert was accomplished square dancer and worldwide traveler. He liked hard work and found time to be an avid gardener and a lifelong bowler who also enjoyed Brewer baseball, fishing, and playing Sheepshead. Hilbert was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and served on many church and school committees. Hib was a gentle man with a generous spirit and a quick smile, and will be greatly missed as he was a pillar of strength and esteemed model for his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are their six children, Marlene (Ron) Bremer of Medford, Marvin (Dorothy) of Stevens Point, Mark (Patricia) of Colby, Mike (Gloria) of Marietta, GA, Marshall (Anne) of Waunakee, Marvel (Tim) Bakri of Oshkosh, and 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson.
Also surviving are two sisters, Elenora (Herb) Brandner and Viola Clausnitzer both of Medford. Other surviving brothers and sisters-in-law include Marcella Frey, Alfred “Budsy” and Donna Clausnitzer, Jane Clausnitzer, and Bob and Doris Tacke, all of Medford.

Besides his parents and wife, Hilbert was preceded in death by brothers Oscar, John and Ralph Frey, and brothers and sisters-in-law Mabel Frey, Ruth Frey, Stub “Robert” Clausnitzer, Dave Clausnitzer, Otto and Tillie Clausnitzer, Orme and Leona Murray.

Visitation will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford on Monday, July 9th beginning at 9 AM with the service to follow at 11 AM with Pastor Joshua Krieger officiating, with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery II in Medford. Pallbearers: Grandchildren: Krystle Frey, Mitchell Frey, Sue Bremer, Korey Frey, Ken Frey and Mike Peavey

The family would especially like to thank Country Gardens for their supportive and compassionate care over the past four years, and Memorial Hospital Nursing Home for care during his brief stay there.

Hemer Funeral Home in Medford is assisitng the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

JEANNETTE “JAN” A. STROBACH

NAME OF DECEASED: JEANNETTE “JAN” A. STROBACH AGE: 90

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street Medford Former Rib Lake area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:21 P.M. Monday, July 2 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center Medford, where she had resided for the past 4 years and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 6 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Deacon Mark Priniski

VISISTATION: 4:00 P.M. until the time of services at 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 6 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 28, 1921 in Houghton, Michigan

EDUCATION: Attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Grade School in Milwaukee

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 14, 1939 at Holy Rosary, Medford to Bernard L. Strobach and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: When Jeannette was 1 year old her family moved to Milwaukee. In 1935 the family moved to the Medford area where they owned and operated a family dairy farm. After Bernard and Jeannette were married they moved to Illinois during WWII and in 1948 they moved to the Rib Lake area where they owned and operated a dairy farm. During this time Jeanette worked at Gem Products Shoe Factory, Rib Lake and also in the laundry department at the Rib Lake Nursing Home, Rib Lake. They then moved to Spirit Lake in 1972. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, traveling, vegetable and flower gardening. She also enjoyed reading and in her later years when she could no longer see the print, she would listen to books on cassette. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

PAST MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake, Taylor County Volunteer Driver, 4-H Leader, United Way Volunteer, Charter Member of the Spirit Lakes Improvement Association Board and Correspondent, Hope Hospice Volunteer, Little Bohemia Bowling League bowling for Sunderlin’s.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: of 73 years, Bernard L. Strobach of the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 5 Sons: Lee (Significant Other: Rosie) Strobach of Ogema, Ray (Carol) Strobach of Rib Lake, Dale (Bernadette) Strobach of Osceola, Ted (Sandra) Strobach of Roscoe, IL. And Dean (Gayle) Strobach of Ogema
2 Daughters: Bernadette (William) Marschke of Rib Lake and Judy (William) Gelhaus of Brenda, Arizona

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughter-In-Law: Bev Strobach
Sons-In-Law: Bob Sunderlin and Stanley Kroll

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 27 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 54 GR.GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 19

SURVIVING SISTER: Joyce (Lester) Noland of the Town of Browning
Sisters-In-Law: Marcie Poirier of Medford and Renate Poirier of Belvedere, IL.

DECEASED BROTHERS: Eugene and William Poirier

DECEASED FATHER: Gene Poirier

DECEASED MOTHER: Agnes Poirier (Maiden Name: Kutscheid)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Jeannette’s family to be designated at a later date
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