GILBERT “GIL” P. HEMMER

NAME OF DECEASED:
GILBERT “GIL” P. HEMMER

AGE: 88

ADDRESS: 517 W. Blackhawk Ave., Stetsonville, Village of Stetsonville Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:20 A.M. Thursday, November 29 at the Memorial Health Center, Medford where he has been a patient for the past 4 days, with his wife by his side.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 4 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Father Sangmoon Kim

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 4 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 22, 1924 at Black Hawk County, Iowa

EDUCATION: Attended Gilbertville, Iowa Area Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 1, 1946 in Chicago to Frances E. Klecka and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage they farmed in Iowa until 1964 where they then moved to the Stetsonville Area. They dairy farmed for 66 years until his retirement in 1990. After his retirement he worked at Ed Brecke’s Mink Ranch and Hildebrandt Lawn Service for a period of time. Gil enjoyed horses, woodworking and crafting.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville and was a Forester in the Knights of Columbus

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Frances E. Hemmer of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 5 Sons: Ken (Tomi) of Medford, Ed (Jeannie) of Medford, Paul (Nancy) of Medford, Ron (Rondi) of Owen and John (Connie) Hemmer of Stetsonville

GRANDCHILD DECEASED: Jason Hemmer

GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 16

SURVIVING SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Theresa Conrad of Raymond, Iowa and Edith Youngblut of Cedar Falls, Iowa

DECEASED BROTHER/SISTERS: Cletus Hemmer, Evelyn Schuster and Marie Kane

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph P. Hemmer

DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Hemmer (Maiden Name: Federspiel)

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Dave, Greg, Travis and Adam Hemmer, Kevin Will and Mike Rau

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gil’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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RODNEY “ROD” D. ERICKSON

NAME OF DECEASED:
RODNEY “ROD” D. ERICKSON

AGE: 60

ADDRESS: W3758 County Road A, Stetsonville; Town of Deer Creek Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:31 A.M. Wednesday, November 28 at the Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where he was taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 8 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

INTERMENT: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 8 at the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 19, 1952 in Chippewa Falls, WI

EDUCATION: Graduate of Medford High School, Received his Business Degree from UW-Eau Claire, and also attended college in Texas for Computer Programming

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Rod worked as a Computer Programmer in Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin for around 18 years. He then worked for Weathershield and Hurd for a period of time. He then worked at Colby Metals in Colby for a period of time. He was currently working at Figi’s in Marshfield at the time of his death. He loved sports, especially football and fishing.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Gregory (Laurie) Erickson of Byron, IL and Diane (Tom) McCann of Brooklyn Park, MN

SURVIVING MOTHER: Juanita Erickson of Stetsonville

DECEASED FATHER: Duane A. Erickson

URN BEARER: Greg Erickson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Rod’s name to Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, 203 East County Road A, Stetsonville, WI 54480
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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RICHARD G. MUELLER

NAME OF DECEASED: RICHARD G. MUELLER AGE: 84

ADDRESS: W7735 Hobbles Creek Rd., Catawba, WI 54515; A township of Catawba, Price County resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:10 AM Wednesday, November 28 at his residence in the town of Catawba under the loving care of his wife and Flambeau Home Health & Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 2:00 PM Sunday, December 2 at Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Pastor David Elleman

INTERMENT: Hillside Cemetery, Ogema, WI with military rites performed by the Rib Lake American Legion military honors team

VISITATION: Noon until the time of funeral services at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 2 at Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 31, 1928 at Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION: Milwaukee area elementary schools and attended Milwaukee High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 10, 1967 at the Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema to Arlene Andree

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he entered the US Navy, serving during WWII and on the USS Pennsylvania, USS Geneva & USS Boxer ships. After the military he worked various jobs in Milwaukee. For 30 years he served as Vice-President for Hall Steel until retirement in 1993. They then moved to their present address in the town of Catawba where he had a hobby farm. He enjoyed hunting & woodworking.

MEMBER OF: Lifetime member of the NRA

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Arlene Mueller of Catawba

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-in-law: Beverly Mueller of New Berlin, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Donald Mueller

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Mueller DECEASED MOTHER: June Pobwynski

PALLBEARERS: Ken Gumowski, Mark Smugala, William Mueller, Mark Snyder, Ronald Ellenbecker, Randy & Rick Schatz

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by his beloved dog - Andy
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PATRICIA "PAT" A. GOJMERAC

Patricia “Pat” A. Gojmerac, Age 88 died on November 27 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and Hope Hospice. She was born to loving parents Joseph P. and Petronella Bautch Kulig on May 31, 1924 in Lincoln Township, Independence, WI the 6th of 9 children.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 1 at 11:00 A.M. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake with Father Otto Bucher and Deacon Mark Priniski officiating. Burial will take place at St. Ann’s Cemetery in the Town of Greenwood. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 30 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a Prayer Service being held at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will also be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 1 at the church.

She attended Maule Coulee School, SS Peter and Paul Catholic School and graduated from Independence High School Class of 1942. She also attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Oshkosh.

She was married to Joseph G. Gojmerac of Rib Lake at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence on October 18, 1949, where he preceded her in death on July 14, 1983. Following their marriage they owned and operated the Cities Service garage near Independence and had a concession trailer at various fairs for many years. In September 1955 they moved to a farm on Highway C in Rib Lake and lived there for 25 years and were custodians at the Rib River Grade School for 13 years. They then moved to the Village of Rib Lake in March 1981. Pat loved collecting sheep and hearts, dinner cruises on the Mississippi, visiting the sick, comforting families in their time of loss, writing journals and letters, sending cards and spending time with family, grandchildren and friends.

Pat is a member of Good Shepherd Parish, Historic St. Ann’s Blue Cross Mission Circle, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Concerned Heart Club, Marshfield, Ministry Health Care Prayer Team of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield and the Rib Lake Public Library. She is a charter member and volunteer of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, involved since its inception on July 1, 1985. Pat was also a participant of the Miraculous Medal Association, the Rib Lake Birthday Club and Rib Lake Friendship Club. She is a past member of the Christian Mothers for 45 years, the parish council and family concerns committee. Pat also served on the election board for the Town of Rib Lake and was involved in the Accelerated Reading Program at the Rib Lake Elementary School. Pat also volunteered as a Friendly Visitor for many years at Rib Lake Nursing Home.

She is survived by three sons: Joseph Jr. (Mary) of St. Paul, MN, Michael (Deborah) of Rib Lake and Thomas (Debra) of Rib Lake. One Daughter: Rosanne (Rick) Carstensen of Medford. Four Grandchildren: Eric Carstensen of Milton and Cory Carstensen of Medford, Katie Gojmerac of Rhinelander and Emily Gojmerac of Rib Lake. Four Step-Grandchildren: Andria and William Mauricio of St. Paul, MN.Erin Moore of Rib Lake and Jennifer Moore of Port Edwards. Eight God Children, 36 Nephews and Nieces. Also survived by one Sister: Caroline Prokop of Independence, one Brother: Jacob Kulig of Whitehall, 3 Sisters-In-Law: Eleanor Kulig, Victoria Kulig and Irene Kulig, one Brother-In-Law: Albin Woychik. Pat is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four Brothers: Harry, Ralph, Joseph and Arthur Kulig, 2 Sisters: Helen Sylla and Margaret Woychik, one Sister-In-Law: Bernice Woychik and 2 Brothers-In-Law: Alozy Sylla and Frank Prokop. Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers: John, Scott, and Eugene Kulig, Charles Woychik, Inez Brost, Betty Blasel, Diane Stephenson and Anne Helgeson

Active Pallbearers: Eric and Cory Carstensen, William and Andria Mauricio, Katie and Emily Gojmerac, Erin and Jennifer Moore

Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements. For online condolences please visit: hemerfuneralservice.com

FRANK A. GOODRICH JR.

NAME OF DECEASED:
FRANK A. GOODRICH JR.

AGE: 77

ADDRESS: 937 Highland Lane, City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:28 P.M. Sunday, November 11 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where he had been a patient for the past 5 days.

TIME & PLACE OF MEMORIAL SERVICE: 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 6 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where full military honors will be performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team. Also after the service a Social Gathering will be held at Florena Supper Club.

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Cathy Hinman

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Kalamazoo, Michigan

VISITATION: 6:00 till the time of services at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 6, at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 30, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

EDUCATION: High school graduate of Kalamazoo State High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he was a member of the tennis team. Attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Marketing.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After college Frank entered the U.S. Army where he served from July 1957- April 1959. During this time he was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. After his time in the service, he worked and lived in South Haven, Michigan, and then Grinnell, Iowa. He served as CEO of Upjohn Home Health Care in Milwaukee, WI, for a number of years. He then worked in Commercial/Marketing Southern District for Telephone Data Systems until 1980 where he worked in Commercial/Marketing Northern District until his retirement. He enjoyed collecting model trains, going to antique car shows, and watching the Packers. He was an avid reader of WWII history. He was very supportive of the Veterans and Disabled Veterans, the Frank and Hildegarde Goodrich Family Scholarship Fund, the Memorial Health Center and the White Lake Area Historical Society.

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Walter W. Goodrich of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Elizabeth A. Goodrich of Chelsea, Michigan

NEPHEW: Peter (Andrea) Goodrich of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand niece: Megan Goodrich of Grand Rapids, Michigan
First cousin: Alfred (Virginia) Hoffman of Antigo, Wisconsin

Also survived by a Nephew, Niece, Other Relatives and Friends

DECEASED FATHER: Frank A. Goodrich Sr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Hildegarde A. Goodrich (Maiden Name: Hoffman)

OTHER INFORMATION: The family would like to extend their appreciation to Stan Carbaugh and Linda Kloth of Medford for their special care and friendship.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Frank’s name to the Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729, C/O LeRoy Jensen, W4657 Center Avenue, Medford, WI 54451 (these donations will be used for our local disabled veterans); Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Goodrich Family Scholarship Fund, 151 S. Rose St., Suite 332, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4775; or a charity of your choice.
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ELEANOR W. HOLTZ

NAME OF DECEASED: ELEANOR W. HOLTZ AGE: 93

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford; A formed Town of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:05 AM Sunday, November 25 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 8 years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Thursday, November 29 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: 9:00 AM until the time of funeral services at 111:00 AM on Thursday, November 29 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 8, 1919 at the Town of Goodrich

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

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 15, 1940 at Medford to Norman W. Holtz and he preceded her in death April 1, 1994

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she resided and worked in Milwaukee for a period of time. After her marriage, they farmed in the Town of Browning for 50 years until 1992 when they moved to Dorchester. She resided there until entering Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center. She enjoyed flower gardening, puzzles, polka music and reading.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 sons – Gerald (Marlene) Holtz of Rib Lake, Larry (Judy) Holtz of Stetsonville, James (Diane) Holtz of Trumbauersville, PA; 3 daughters – Shirley Miller, Carol Zahnen, and Beverly (Michael) Peterson all of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter-in-law: Madeline Holtz; Son-in-law: William “Bill” Miller; Great Grandson – Brent Zondlo

GRANDCHILDREN: 17 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 21 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 6

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-in-law: Margaret Schlais of Wausau

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers - Charles & Virgil Schlais; Sisters – Viola Slais, Evelyn Strebe, Hazel Willett

DECEASED FATHER: Adolph Schlais DECEASED MOTHER: Fern LaFee

PALLBEARERS: Clint Peterson, Kevin Purdy, Josh Fuchs, Brian, Doug and Steve Holtz

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

NAME OF DECEASED:
ELDORA B. LISSNER

AGE: 91

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street, Medford, WI; City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:40 A.M. Friday, November 23, at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 months and under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 26 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randy Jeppesen

INTERMENT: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 26 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 16, 1921 at Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Hillcrest Grade School in the Medford area

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 29, 1939 at Medford to Lawrence B. Lissner and he preceded her in death on June 23, 1987.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Lawrence and Eldora took over the family dairy farm when his folks died. She was also a homemaker where she raised her daughter Marjorie. She enjoyed fishing, sewing and gardening.

LIFETIME MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Marjorie Wirta of Mequon

GRANDDAUGHTER DECEASED: Susan Sader

GRANDDAUGHTER: Tammy Raeck of Mequon

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Gerald Duesing of Medford and Norma (Walter) Anderson of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTER: Melvin, Leslie and Marion Duesing

DECEASED FATHER: Irvin Duesing

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Duesing (Maiden Name: Loeffler)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Eldora’s family to be designated at a future date. Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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RAYMOND “RAY” T. HEIER

NAME OF DECEASED:
RAYMOND “RAY” T. HEIER

AGE: 84

ADDRESS: 702 W. Dolf Street, Colby; Former Medford Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:00 P.M. Sunday, November 18 at the Colonial Center, Colby where he had resided for the past 7 years.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 24 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: St. Mary’s Cemetery in the Town of Little Black

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Saturday, November 24 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 28, 1928 in Medford

EDUCATION: Graduate of Medford High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school Ray began working at the Hamper Plant, which then became the Harvey Co., then which became Weathershield Millwork Division for 40+ years until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, help taking care of the animals on the farm, fishing, bird hunting, going for drives, reading and watching the Brewers. Ray also built and maintained Martin Houses.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Glenn Heier and Lenore Ruesch both of Medford
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Relatives and Many Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Twin Brothers: Alfred “Fritz” and Albert “Dick”, Tony and Jack
Mary, Celine and Kate

DECEASED FATHER: John Heier

DECEASED MOTHER: Catherine Heier (Maiden Name: Vogt)

PALLBEARERS: Nephews: Dave, Paul, Marty and Tracy Heier, Pat Ruesch and Joe Grunwald

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Rays’ family to be designated at a later date
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EUGENE “GENE” R. HEIER

NAME OF DECEASED: EUGENE “GENE” R. HEIER AGE: 83

ADDRESS: 132 S. 7th Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Sunday, November 18 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau where he had resided for the past few days

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Private family only services will be held

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: No public visitation

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 14, 1929 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford area schools, graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st: Feb. 9, 1953 at Medford to Doreen Parker and she preceded him in death Aug. 9, 1982; 2nd May 2, 1992 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Dorothy Wood and she preceded him in death June 27, 2010

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Air Force veteran of WW II. After the service he returned to Medford where he worked at Weather Shield Mfg. until retirement. He also owned & operated Gene & Son Signs in Medford for many years. He enjoyed fishing, bowling & trips to the casino.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Richard (Cheryl) Heier of Cleveland, OH
Son-in-law: Brian Moberg of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter – Cheryl Ann Moberg in 1992

GRANDCHILDREN: 6 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 8

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Gordon (Esther) Heier of Florida, William “Bill” (Mildred) Heier of Lublin, Darlene (Howard) Fenton of Virginia

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Doug Heier and Rachel Williams

DECEASED FATHER: Walter Heier DECEASED MOTHER: Isabelle White

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Jessica Zvolena, Brooke & Danielle Moberg, Heather Palms, Michael & Elizabeth Heier

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ROSE M. ZONDLO

NAME OF DECEASED: ROSE M. ZONDLO AGE: 93

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center, Rib Lake, WI; A former Township of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:45 AM Sunday, November 11 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 4 months

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 15 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher & Deacon Mark Priniski

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake, WI

VISITATION: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 4:00 PM until the time of Rosary Services at 7:15 PM on Wednesday, November 14, also from 10 AM until the time of funeral mass at 11 AM on Thursday, November 15

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 27, 1918 at Rib Lake, WI

EDUCATION: Rib Lake elementary schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: April 18, 1934 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Rib Lake to Andrew “Andy” Zondlo and he preceded her in death September 26, 1987

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked in the lumber camps of WI and Upper MI as a cook for a period of time. They farmed in the Township of Rib Lake for a period of time. She also worked at the Rib Lake Cheese Factory, Coast-to-Coast Store and was a cashier at Ed’s IGA in Rib Lake until her retirement. She enjoyed bowling, quilting and playing cards.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake where she taught catechism for a period of years.
Lifelong member of the Christian Mother’s Society. She attended the Rib Lake Senior Center

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Nancy Schabel of Milwaukee
Sons – David (Jane) Zondlo of Weston, WI & Ed (Mary) Zondlo of Rib Lake

CHILDREN DECEASED: infant son – John in 1934

GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 16

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Step-Sister: Grace Cohler of Spencer

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Ed Brehm; Half-Sister: Delora Tepp

DECEASED FATHER: Otto Brehm DECEASED MOTHER: Rose Schneck

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Joe, Jennifer, Jimmy & Mary Jo Schabel, Michael, Tylor, Jackson, Steve & Rodger Zondlo, Sue Netzer, Brett House

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MARIE P. BETZ

NAME OF DECEASED: MARIE P. BETZ AGE: 95

ADDRESS: Sun Prairie Health Care Center, Sun Prairie, WI; A former Westboro are resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:35 AM Tuesday, November 13 at Sun Prairie Health Care Center, Sun Prairie, WI

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 2:00 PM Sunday, November 18 at First Lutheran Church, Westboro

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Dr. Bob Giese

INTERMENT: Mount Olive Cemetery, Westboro, WI

VISITATION: 12 noon until the time of funeral services at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 18 at First Lutheran Church, Westboro

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 11, 1917 in Westboro, WI

EDUCATION: Westboro elementary schools and was a graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 14, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Arthur W. Betz and he preceded her in death in 2002

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She moved to Chicago in 1934 where she worked for a period of time. They moved to Madison in 1951 where she worked at Noll’s Cafe’, owned Betz Food Market and worked for the State of WI Dept. of Unemployment Compensation for 16 years until she retired in 1982. Her passion for growing flowers earned her the reputation as the “flower lady”. Sharing her wide variety of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and baked goods was just one trait of her generosity.

MEMBER OF: Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison for over 50 years

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Tim (Kathryn) Betz of Waunakee, Mark (Diane) Betz of DePere, and Jennifer Frickelton of Deerfield

GRANDCHILDREN: 6 – Karl (Tami) Betz of Waunakee, Kristina (Eric) Leudtke of Cross Plains, Jake Betz of Chicago, Andy (Ashley) Betz of DePere, Elizabeth & Skyler Frickelton of Deerfield

GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 5 - Owen, Ben, Cailee, Saxon, Madeline

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Elaine Mayer of Chelsea, Dorothy Hoveland of Westboro, Dolores (Neil) Reimann of Westboro; Brother – James (Mary Ann) Peterson of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers - Arvid, Alden, Lester, Alvin & John Peterson; Sisters – Kay Adams & Lael Dums

DECEASED FATHER: Angus Peterson DECEASED MOTHER: Jennie Hultin

PALLBEARERS: 6 Grandchildren

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church of Westboro
-Further survived by over 85 nieces and nephews
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EUGENE G. HARDER

NAME OF DECEASED: EUGENE G. HARDER AGE: 80

ADDRESS: W5048 Allman Ave., Medford; A township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:47 PM Friday, November 2 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where he had been a patient for the past 2 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 7 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Cathy Burbury

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

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

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 25, 1932 at Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Town of Hammel elementary school, graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 1, 1952 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford to Virginia Brink and they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the town of Hammel for many years until his semi-retirement in 1993. While farming, he drove school bus, hauled milk, did woods work and hauled lime for Herman Eggert. He drove bus for Black River Industries in Medford until 2009. He enjoyed visiting with people, puzzles, bird watching/feeding, hunting, traveling and coffee clutches. He was a past town of Hammel town chairman and fire warden.

MEMBER OF: Community United Church of Christ, Medford where he was a past council president. Medford FFA Alumni, Central WI DHIA board member; ASCS board of Taylor Co.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Virginia “Ginny” Harder of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Gary (Kathy) Harder of Medford, Julie (Tom) Matthews of Marshfield and Jeff (special friend – Dawn Kasper) Harder of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Gail in 1966, Daniel in 1990 & Wayne in 1995

GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 11

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Marie Potter, Elizabeth Bialozer; Brothers – Henry Jr., Robert & Frederick Harder

DECEASED FATHER: Henry C. Harder, Sr. DECEASED MOTHER: Hedwig Clusen

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons – Todd Kasper, Austin Matthews, Christopher, Patrick, Jesse, Michael, Aaron & Adam Harder

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given either to Community United Church of Christ, Medford or the Alzheimer’s Association, 2900 Curry Lane, Suite A, Green Bay, WI 54311
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WILLIS T. ROSS

NAME OF DECEASED:
WILLIS T. ROSS

AGE: 90

ADDRESS: 617 Cedar Street Medford, WI; City of Medford Resident;
Former Stetsonville Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:30 P.M. Wednesday, October 31 at the Memorial Nursing and rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 1 year, surrounded by his loving family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 5 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Medford Evergreen Cemetery

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. Monday, November 5 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 6, 1921 at Shawano County

EDUCATION: Attended Shawano, Wisconsin Area Schools and Norway, Michigan Area Schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 3, 1946 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Evelyn M. Hartman and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Willis and Evelyn owned and operated a dairy farm in the township of Little Black, during this time Willis also owned and operated school buses for the Medford School District until his retirement. In his retirement, Willis drove truck for J. Bauer for a period of time. He enjoyed mowing lawn, snowmobiling, stock car racing, his dogs and spending time with his family.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Evelyn M. Ross of Medford for 66 years.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Gary (Marsha) Ross of Owen, Ronald (Shelly) Ross of Holcombe, Bruce (Sandra) Ross and Joanne Ross both of Medford

11 GRANDCHILDREN

16 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

DECEASED BROTHER/SISTER: Willard Ross and Loretta Peche

DECEASED FATHER: Joel Ross

DECEASED MOTHER: Loretta Ross (Maiden Name: Jenkel)

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