CELIA M. “MARGE” REHBEIN

NAME OF DECEASED:

CELIA M. “MARGE” REHBEIN

 

AGE:  88

 

ADDRESS:  517 W. Blackhawk Avenue, Stetsonville

 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:00 A.M. Friday, March 29 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau where she had been a patient for the past 9 days.

 

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 3 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

 

OFFICIATING: Rev. Brian Wipf

 

INTERMENT:  Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford  

 

VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 3 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

 

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 12, 1924 at Springfield, IL

 

EDUCATION: Attended Delavan Area Schools and was a graduate of Westboro High School

 

MARRIAGE: October 3, 1942 at Dorchester to Gilbert J. Rehbein and he preceded her in death on October 5, 1987.

 

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Marge worked as a waitress for a number of years at Red and Roses Restaurant in Medford. She also worked as a cook for Mary and Peter’s Chinese Restaurant in Medford for a number of years, which then became the Gas Lite, which then in turn became the Lamp Lighter. Marge then worked as a cook for Miracle Mile Diner until her retirement. In her retirement, she worked at the Medford Sanitary Landfill for a period of time. She was an avid reader, enjoyed embroidery, working on puzzles and cross word puzzles, playing cards and playing dominoes

 

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Betty Ann Turja of Bernalillo, New Mexico; Lois Rehbein of Camp Douglas and Anna (David) Goessl of Medford

 

CHILDREN DECEASED: 2 Sons:  Roger in 1993 and Dean in 2005

 

GRANDCHILDREN   8 and 3 Step

 

GR-GRANDCHILDREN   16 and 5 Step      

 

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTERS:  Lawrence (Mary) Woolsey of Milwaukee; Alice (Orville) Ballewske of Racine; Barbara Linnemann of Springfield, WI and Shirley Ulrich of Medford  

 

SISTERS DECEASED:  Helen Cypher and Virginia Grossman

 

DECEASED FATHER: Otto W. Loescher

 

DECEASED MOTHER: Celia M. Loescher (Maiden Name: Eichman)

 

URNBEARER: David Goessl

 

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

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HARLEY H. FAUDE

NAME OF DECEASED: 
HARLEY H. FAUDE

AGE:  91

 

ADDRESS:  N6457 State Highway 73, Gilman, Township of Cleveland Resident

 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  11:25 P.M. Friday, March 22 at the Oakbrook Health and Rehab Center, Thorp where he had resided for the past 3 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 27 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

 OFFICIATING:  Rev. Dale Horner

INTERMENT:  Perkinstown Community Cemetery, Perkinstown, where full military honors will be performed by the Abramowicz-Kaczmarczyk-Cwikla American Legion Post #547, Lublin.

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 27 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 19, 1921 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Lakeview Grade School in the town of Grover

MARRIAGE: July 19, 1947 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford to Iris E. Ogle and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Harley served in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946, while being stationed in the Pacific. After their marriage, they moved to Milwaukee where he worked at Nash Automotive in production for a period of time. They then purchased a dairy farm in Redville and during this time he also worked at Post Manufacturing in Owen. In 1962, they then purchased a dairy farm in Lublin. During this time, Harley and Iris owned and operated a gas station in Perkinstown for a number of years. He also worked at Presto in Eau Claire until his retirement.  After retirement, he worked with his brother-in-law, Glen Ogle for OK Tower Service. Harley enjoyed Hunting, fishing and tinkering around.

MEMBER OF:  Abramowicz-Kaczmarczyk-Cwikla American Legion Post #547, Lublin, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Gilman and the National Rifle Association

SURVIVING SPOUSE:  Iris E. Faude of Gilman

SURVIVING CHILDREN:  Joyce (Jim) Peterson of Medford, Diane Faude of Anchorage, Alaska, Bruce Faude of Perkinstown and Larry (Cindy) Faude of Lublin

GRANDCHILDREN:   4            GR-GRANDCHILDREN:   8        

SURVIVING BROTHER & SISTER: Alvin (Pat) Faude of Withee and Marcella Schindler of Owen

BROTHERS/SISTER DECEASED: Roy, Eugene and Glen Faude

Bernice Holmes
 
DECEASED FATHER: Ernest Faude

DECEASED MOTHER: Selma Faude (Maiden Name: Grietsch)

 PALLBEARERS: Honorary- Grandchildren: David LaRock, Michelle Damato, Diana Faude and Crystal Eckstrom

Active: Ricky and Allen Faude, Kurt Krug, Brent Ogle, Doug Skabroud and Robbie Drier

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

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JONATHON LEVI LEGGETT

 

NAME OF DECEASED: 

JONATHON LEVI LEGGETT

AGE:  8 weeks into pregnancy

ADDRESS:  900 Fayette Ave, Rib Lake

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  March 2, 2013

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Family and friends are welcome to come help us mourn Jonathon’s passing and share hopes and dreams we had for him on Saturday, April 6 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake at 2:00 P.M.

OFFICIATING:  Pastor McMillan of Park City Baptist Church

VISITATION:  1:00 P.M. until the time of services at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 6 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 19, 2013

SURVIVING PARENTS:  Bill and Jennifer Leggett of Rib Lake

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Angelisa, Micheal, Brooke, Shane, Wade, Hunter, and Parker Leggett all of Rib Lake

GRANDPARENTS: Paternal Grandmother: Geneva (Rich) Pocock of Rib Lake

Maternal Grandmother: Kathryn (Kit) Droste of Merrillan

Maternal Grandfather: Mike Sova of Jump River

Paternal Great-Grandfather: Lloyd Stines of Correctional, IA

Also survived by 4 Aunts, 2 Uncles, 1 Nephew and 10 Cousins  

OTHER INFORMATION:  Psalm 139:13     For thou hast possessed my reigns: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.

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ROSE M. LEHMAN

NAME OF DECEASED:
ROSE M. LEHMAN

AGE: 93

ADDRESS: 955 E. Allman Street, City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 18 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 8 months, while being surrounded by her loving family and Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 26 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery Cemetery, Milan

VISITATION: 3:00 P.M. until the time of services at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 26 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 2, 1919 in the Town of Bern, Athens, WI

EDUCATION: Attends Athens Public School

MARRIAGE: July 24, 1937 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens to Edmund G. Lehman and he preceded her in death on June 30, 1996.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Rose was the youngest child of Gottfried and Johanna Romang. Rose and Ed lived and dairy farmed, and retired in the Athen’s area until Ed’s death. In 1996 Rose moved to Medford. Enjoyed baking, crafts, quilting, flower gardening, trips with the ladies aid, and fishing. Rose enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. They were often treated to molasses cookies and kuchen.

MEMBER: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

PAST MEMBER: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Milan, Bethlehem Ladies Aid, and was a Sunday school teacher

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Shirley (Floyd) Rodman of Medford, Gary (Mary Lou) Lehman of Edgar and Diann (Ron) Apfelbeck of Medford
Daughter-In-Law: Kitty Lehman of Edgar

CHILDREN DECEASED: Edward G. Lehman on April 16, 2011

13 GRANDCHILDREN; 38 GR-GRANDCHILDREN; 12 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN; 1 GR. GR. GR. GRANDCHILD

SURVIVING SISTER IN LAW: Lorraine Romang of Marathon
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many Friends

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers: Robert, Edward, and Gottfried Romang. Also a brother Robert Romang in infancy.
Sisters: Hanna Wagner, Julia Neuenschwander

DECEASED FATHER: Gottfried Romang

DECEASED MOTHER: Johanna Romang (Maiden Name: Staeheli)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Rose’s name to Hope Hospice, Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey or to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Milan
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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CLIFFORD F. STEEVENS

NAME OF DECEASED: CLIFFORD F. STEEVENS AGE: 90

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI; A former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:50 PM Saturday, March 16 at Golden Living Center, Wisconsin Dells where he had resided for the past 3 ½ months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Services are pending at a later date

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 13, 1922 in the Township of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Pleasant Valley elementary school, graduate of Medford High School and Taylor County Normal School

MARRIAGE: June 23, 1956 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Margaret Zak and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he taught elementary education in Clark & Taylor County elementary schools. He worked in the parts department at Northwest International in Abbotsford for 32 yeears until his retirement in 1992. He enjoyed his time as a ham radio operator.

MEMBER OF: Medford Knights of Columbus

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Margaret Steevens of Baraboo, WI

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Alan (Glenda) Steevens of Baraboo; Daughters – Mary Steevens of Bloomingdale, IL & Ann (Jim Kunick) Steevens of River Forest, IL
Grandson – Nicolas Steevens of Baraboo

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Arline (Richard) Baughman of Sheldon, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 2 Sisters – Esther Clark & Bernice Schuster, plus 1 brother & 1 sister in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Frank Steevens DECEASED MOTHER: Martha Kastner

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by many nieces and nephews
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HARVEY L. BRANDNER

NAME OF DECEASED: HARVEY L. BRANDNER AGE: 78

ADDRESS: N4427 Oriole Drive, Medford; A Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:42 AM Saturday, March 16 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where he had been a patient for the past 12 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 20 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: OLPH Catholic Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION: OLPH Catholic Church from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, March 19 where there will also be a 6:00 PM Catholic prayer/rosary service held that evening; also from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 20

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 29, 1934 in the Town of Medford

EDUCATION: Frey elementary school, Town of Browning and also attended Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 23, 1954 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Arlene Brushaber and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He worked at the Medford Farmers Union Co-op, Brandner Oil Company & Weather Shield Mfg. in Medford for periods of time. They farmed in the Town of Medford for 11 years. He worked as a rural mail carrier for a period of time until his retirement. In retirement, he pumped gas at EZ Stop in Medford. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey; Chelsea Conservation Club; Catholic Knights of Columbus, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Arlene Brandner of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Henry (Lois) Brandner of Medford, Mike (Linda) Brandner of Medford, Debbie (Jerry) Ahrens of Luxemburg, WI, Mary Schmeiser of Medford, Kathy (Harold) Pester of Medford, Pat (Arlis) Brandner of Chippewa Falls, Andrew (Thu) Brandner of Osseo, MN, Judy (Mark) Decker of Medford, Ryan (Stacey) Brandner of Medford, Renee (fiance-Steve Knight) Brandner of Unity, WI

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 24 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 15

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Melva (Otto) Klinger of Medford, Delbert (June) Brandner of Medford, Ruth Zuleger of Medford, Ethel (Dick) Laher of Medford, Roger (Janice) Brandner of Medford, Edward Jr. “Sonny” (Rosie) Brandner of Tomahawk, Sharon (Jerry) Nowak of Tennessee

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Brandner DECEASED MOTHER: Edna Frischman

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: All grandchildren not serving as active pallbearers; Active: Grandchildren – Jeremy, Damon, Chris & Hunter Brandner, Jerry “Tiger” Ahrens, Jr., Robin Pester, Wayne Schmeiser, Chance Meyer, Gavin Leonard

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MARJORIE M. CZESHINSKI

NAME OF DECEASED: MARJORIE M. CZESHINSKI AGE: 93

ADDRESS:   Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:10 AM Thursday, March 14 at her residence in the City of Medford under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, March 18 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kelly Taylor-Schaus & Rev. Nancy Amacher

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery

VISITATION: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Monday, March 18

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 8, 1920 at Withee, WI

EDUCATION: Withee area elementary schools, graduate of Owen/Withee High School, and a graduate of Taylor County Normal School

MARRIAGE: March 22, 1942 at Medford to Fred “Fritz” L. Czeshinski and he preceded her in death February 9, 1993

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she taught elementary education at rural Taylor Co. schools. Then she worked as a housewife / mother and also substitute teacher in the Medford school district. She was an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan, and enjoyed gardening, flowers, game shows, walks, rides & watching her grandchildren. She participated in Al’s Run in Milwaukee for a period of years.

MEMBER OF: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford and was a past member of their Ladies Group

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Bette Gebert of Medford, Dennis (Debora) Czeshinski of Edgar, Terry (Nancy) Czeshinski of Slinger, Bonnie (Chuck) Habermeyer of Stetsonville, Barb (Ed) Jochimsen of Medford, Beverly (Mark) Kilty of Colby, Jayne (Dennis) Lavin of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son-Mark in 1952; Grandson-Patrick Gebert in 1979; Granddaughter-Trudy Gebert in 1964

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 15 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 20 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 10

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Eleanor Riber of Florida & Catherine Cross of Oshkosh, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Twin Sister – Marguerite Prill

DECEASED FATHER: Fred Warncke DECEASED MOTHER: Amelia Koplitz

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Steve Gebert, Amy Czeshinski, Michele Frane, Derek Slicker, Jamie Knorn, Kim Foor, Tom, Mike & Jim Habermeyer, Vicki Silenzi, Megan & Eric Jochimsen, Kirsten Miller, Ashley Lemke, Abbie Lavin

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation
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MARGIE E. SOVA

NAME OF DECEASED:  MARGIE E. SOVA      AGE:  90

ADDRESS:  N2148 County Road DD, Withee, WI 54498; A Township of Holway resident

 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  5:28 PM Sunday, March 10 at her residence in the Township of Holway under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, March 14 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING:  Father Gerard Willger

INTERMENT:  Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville  

VISITATION:  Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM on Wednesday, March 13 where there will also be a 5:30 PM Rosary/Prayer service held that evening; visitation also from 9 -10:30 AM on Thursday, March 14

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 26, 1922 at Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Hillside elementary school, Township of Holway

MARRIAGE: September 14, 1940 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Arnold R. Sova, Sr. and he preceded her in death October 27, 1983

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage, they farmed in the Township of Holway for many years.  She also did foster care for a few years.  She enjoyed sewing, gardening and her family was the most important thing to her.

MEMBER OF:  Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN:  3 Sons – Russell (Debbie) Sova of Kaukauna, WI, Arnold Jr. “Arnie” (special friend Linda Peterson) Sova of the Township of Holway, and Dennis Sova of Jump River, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED:  Daughter – Nancy Sova in1999; Daughter-in-law:  Linda Sova in 2005; Great Granddaughter – Elisha Kaas; and 1 child in infancy - Mary

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN:  12        GR-GRANDCHILDREN:  41     GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN:  1

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers – Bennie & Arden Krueger both of the Township of Holway

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED:  4 - Louis, Douglas & Eldred Krueger, Ruth Seaborn

DECEASED FATHER:     Albert Krueger      DECEASED MOTHER:  Elsie Raasch

PALLBEARERS:  Grandsons:  Honorary – Chris Sova; Active – Charles, Kenneth, Devin, Scott, Travis, & Rusty Sova

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Hope Hospice of Medford

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Charmagne A. “Sherry” Tice

Charmagne A. “Sherry” Tice (Nee Lang) of Jackson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 9, 2013 at the age of 75.  Sherry was born on January 14, 1938 in Medford Wisconsin the daughter of the late Walter and Ada (Nee Nelson) Lang.  Sherry was a graduate of Medford High School and Taylor County Teachers College.  She taught all eight grades at a rural one room school near Medford.  Sherry was united in marriage to David Tice on September 19, 1959 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford.  After marriage, she accompanied her husband as he completed a 22 year Navy Career, Living in Tennessee, Newfoundland (Canada), Maryland and Florida. Sherry was an active Navy wife, confidently enduring the separations that come with military service while raising three young daughters.  Following David's retirement, the family moved to Cedarburg where she was employed as a Pharmacy Clerk at Snyder Drug Store for nearly 20 years.  She was an active member of First Immanuel Lutheran Church, serving as secretary of the Ladies Aid and attending the Wednesday AM Bible Study group.  Sherry enjoyed crafts, gardening, needlework, spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with her husband.

Sherry is survived by her husband David; Children: Catherine Skelton, Joanna Stepanski and Julie (Dave) Zietlow; grandchildren: Caroline and Rebecca Skelton; Patrick and Madelynn Stepanski; Amelia and David Zietlow.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 13 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford.  Interment will be at Medford Evergreen Cemetery in Medford, WI. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hemerfuneralservice.com

THOMAS “TOMMY” A. SKRIPJOK

NAME OF DECEASED:
THOMAS “TOMMY” A. SKRIPJOK

AGE: 63

ADDRESS: 753 Del Rea Court, Medford, City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:55 P.M. Sunday, March 3 at the COHO-Adams CBRF, Colby where he had resided for the past 6 months.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 7 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: David Clements

INTERMENT: Meadowbrook Cemetery, Gilman

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 7 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 8, 1949 in Lublin

EDUCATION: Attended special education schools in Medford

MARRIAGE: He became engaged to Lucille G. Noonan in 1980 and they were married in 1991. Lucille preceded Thomas in death on October 31, 1995

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Thomas worked as an assembler at Black River Industries in Medford for 30 years; he then worked as a custodian at Weathershield for 17 years until his retirement. Tommy enjoyed participating in the Bowling and Track and Field in the Special Olympics. He also enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles and being outdoors.

MEMBER OF: Taylor County Special Olympics

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sharon (Joe) Tomczak of Lublin, Tony (Connie) Szak of Thorp, Rosemary Offord (Significant Other: Kerry) of Cornell and Robin (Steve) Mravik of Lublin

BROTHERS DECEASED: Daniel and Richard Skripjok

SURVIVING MOTHER: Annabelle D. Skripjok (Maiden Name: Freeman) of Lublin
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

DECEASED FATHER: Marion S. Skripjok

PALLBEARERS: Tony Szak, Steve Mravik, Paul Thorton and Dave Offord

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Thomas’s family to be designated at a later date
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LAWRENCE P. PERNSTEINER

NAME OF DECEASED: LAWRENCE P. PERNSTEINER AGE: 87

ADDRESS: 529 W. Cedar Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:43 AM Friday, March 1 at Deerview Meadows Assisted Living, Medford where he had resided for the past 2 weeks, most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, March 4 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Father Dennis Meulemans & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, March 3 where there will be a combined prayer/rosary service held at 5:00 PM

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 27, 1926 at the Town of Little Black

EDUCATION: Elementary education at the Little Black State Graded School and was a 1944 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: August 13, 1949 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Agnes “Aggie” Cypher and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Served in US Army Signal Corps. from 1944 to 1946 in Vienna, Austria. After the service, he worked at Hurd Millwork in Medford for 26 years. Then he managed Peoples Choice Credit Union for a number of years until retirement in 1991. He enjoyed fishing & wood working.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Medford Council of the Knights of Columbus; Klossner-Dietzler VFW Club, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Agnes “Aggie” Pernsteiner of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – Sandra Halada of Ladysmith, Mary (Rick) Smith of Tomah, Nancy (Al) Higgins of Medford
8 Grandchildren - Carrie (Andy) Hruby of Weyauwega, Katie (Leif) Tolokken of La Crosse, Thomas (Amber) Halada of La Crosse, Becky (Joel) Rech of Minneapolis, MN, Travis (Sarah) Smith of Portland, OR, Heather (Kevin) Higgins of Appleton, Megan (Shawn) Higgins of Tomahawk, and Jessie (Adam) Tomasko of Green Bay;
2 Great-Grandchildren - Therin and Kya Smith of Portland, OR

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Norbert Pernsteiner in 1966; Son-in-law: Mark Halada in 2003

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Ralph (Darla) Pernsteiner of Spencer, Gerald (Lynette) Pernsteiner of Medford, Kathleen (Frank) Luterbach of Franklin, WI, Alice A. Pernsteiner of Medford, Robert (Jill) Pernsteiner of Hilton Head Island, NC; Sister-in-law: Kathy Pernsteiner of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Sylvester & Willard Pernsteiner

DECEASED FATHER: Casper Pernsteiner DECEASED MOTHER: Alice Annen

PALLBEARERS: Andy Hruby, Kevin Ristow, Shawn Zimmerlee, Adam Tomasko, Joel Rech, Thomas Halada, Leif Tolokken

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given either to Hope Hospice of Medford or Holy Rosary Church & School, Medford
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HARRIET G. ROAL

NAME OF DECEASED: HARRIET G. ROAL AGE: 94

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:40 PM Thursday, February 28 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 9 at the Medford United Methodist Church

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kyochul Shin

INTERMENT: Her cremated remains will be interred at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: From 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 9 at the Medford United Methodist Church

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 14, 1918 at Gilman, WI

EDUCATION: Gilman public schools and was a 1936 graduate of Gilman High School

MARRIAGE: June 8, 1937 at Gilman, WI to Herbert “Herbie” W. Roal and he preceded her in death June 21, 1993

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage, she worked in Milwaukee & Chicago. After their marriage, they owned and operated Herb’s Taxi Service in Medford for over 40 years. She also tended bar and waitressed at area supper clubs for about 15 years. She enjoyed her grandchildren, watching sporting events and Sunday drives.

MEMBER OF: Medford United Methodist Church

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Diane (Peter) Loniello of Medford; Son – David Roal of Madison

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter – Nancy Duesterbeck in 2012

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 7 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 13 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 1

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Bert Taylor; Sisters – Mae West & Muriel Taylor

DECEASED FATHER: James C. Taylor DECEASED MOTHER: Anna O. Carlson

URNBEARERS: Jeff Loniello & Scott Beerbohm

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