RANDOLPH “RANDY” L. GALE

NAME OF DECEASED: RANDOLPH “RANDY” L. GALE AGE: 63

ADDRESS: N5222 Sackett Drive, Medford; A Town of Molitor resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 8:10 PM Tuesday, August 27 at his residence in the Township of Molitor

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, August 31 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Molitor Catholic Cemetery, Township of Molitor

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-8 PM Friday, August 30 where there will be an 8:00 PM Catholic prayer service held that evening; also from 9 AM to 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 31

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 26, 1950 at Chippewa Falls, WI

EDUCATION: St. Matthias elementary school, West Allis, graduate of Nathan Hale High School, West Allis, and attended electric lineman school in Eau Claire

MARRIAGE: 1st: To Peggy Berger and they were later divorced; 2nd: July 17, 1993 at Medford to Geri Ann “Dolly” Seneke and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he went to work as a lineman in Westby, WI, Alaska and moved to Medford in 1979 where he worked at Taylor Electric until his retirement in January of 2013. He enjoyed hunting, kayaking, moto cross racing with his son, and bear hunts in Canada. He also taught hunter safety classes.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Taylor County Sportsman’s Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Geri Ann “Dolly” Gale of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Shane (Jamie) Gale of Waukesha, WI and Nic Gale of Medford
Newborn Grandson: Quentin Irving Gale of Waukesha

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Jodean "Jodi" (John) Bilansky of Plano, Texas
Brother – Richard “Rick” (Karin) Gale of West Allis, WI

SURVIVING PARENTS: Father – Irving “Bill” Gale of New Berlin, WI

DECEASED MOTHER: Virginia Rushman

PALLBEARERS: Bob Henry, Dan Fuchs, Ron Mayer, Noah Hubbard, Dan & Tanner Carl

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LILLIAN F. ALLMAN

NAME OF DECEASED: LILLIAN F. ALLMAN AGE: 97

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:41 AM Thursday, August 22 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 1 ½ years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, August 26 at United Methodist Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kyochul Shin

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM Sunday, August 25 and also at church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Monday, August 26

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 4, 1916 at Marion, WI

EDUCATION: Jump River elementary schools, graduate of Medford High School and Eau Claire Beauty College

MARRIAGE: October 19, 1945 at Medford to Harry C. Allman and he preceded her in death December 28, 1990

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she owned and operated beauty shops in Sheldon & Ladysmith. After her marriage, they resided in Tomahawk for a short period of time and in 1953 moved to Medford. There, she owned and operated Lillian’s Beauty Shop until 1997 when she retired. She also sold Shaklee Products for many years. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading, bowling and her grandchildren/great grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: United Methodist Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Barbara (Russell) Thums of Medford
Sons – John (Eileen) Allman of Green Bay & Jim Allman of Reno, NV

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 21

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters – Ellen Taylor & Donna Mae McNeely; Brothers – Keith & Ray McNeely

DECEASED FATHER: Amos Edward McNeely DECEASED MOTHER: Edna Elnora Hehman

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Tom, Tim, Toby, Jim, Joe & Pete Thums, Tami Carroll, Tabitha Nordman

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VIVIAN PATTERSON

NAME OF DECEASED: VIVIAN PATTERSON AGE: 91

ADDRESS: Our House Assisted Living, 1014 W. Broadway, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:45 PM Monday, August 19 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 1 year

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Thursday, August 22 at United Methodist Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kyochul Shin and eulogy done by Rev. Bob Linaberry-Charis

INTERMENT: Perkinstown Community Cemetery

VISITATION: 4-8 PM Wednesday, August 21 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and from 9 AM until the time of services at 10 AM on Thursday, August 22 at the church

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 6, 1921 at Bloomer, WI

EDUCATION: Gilman & Hannibal elementary schools and was a 1940 graduate of Hannibal High School

MARRIAGE: August 8, 1947 at Duluth, MN to Donald W. Patterson and he preceded her in death May 6, 1991

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Following her education she started working as a linotype operator at the Star News in Medford from 1942 until 1947. After marriage, they resided in Ely, MN for 1 year then returning to Medford where she worked as a housewife & mother until her children were all in school. She then returned to the Star News where she worked until her retirement in 1978 following 28 years of employment there. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, gardening and her many friendships including those she made as a member of the Ladies Church Group and Keenagers.

MEMBER OF: United Methodist Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Donna Cochran of Medford, Chad Patterson of Okeechobee, FL, Lana (Mike) Fanning of Wisconsin Rapids, Jill Hernandez of Menasha, Jack (Linda) Patterson of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter - Mavis Donaldson in 1995

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 15 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 19

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Carol (Edward) Johnson of Hermantown, MN
Sisters-in-law: Patricia Stoker of Hammond, IN & Veronica Patterson of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Jeanette Hooverson in 1986

DECEASED FATHER: Henry Lohnis DECEASED MOTHER: Violet Wagner

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Patricia Stoker, Kay Heglund, Evelyn “Babe” Marcott, Marv Lang Jr., Mary Vidal, Rev. Bob Linaberry-Charis, Brad Kennedy, Duane Schuster, Mark Patterson, Keith Haizel
Active – Jayce Patterson, Jacqui Patterson, Bruce Johnson, Justin Pederson, Chris Wilhorn, Tatianna Donaldson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the family for a future designation
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DAVID “LOUIE” G. HIERLMEIER

NAME OF DECEASED: DAVID “LOUIE” G. HIERLMEIER AGE: 68

ADDRESS: Park Ave., Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced Friday, August 16 at his residence in the City of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per his request, there will be no services

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 22, 1944 at Medford

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Elementary school and was a graduate of Medford High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he went to work at Hurd Millwork in Medford where he worked until ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed hunting.

MEMBER OF: Past member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Dick (Thelma) Hierlmeier of Montello, WI
Sister – Zayna Williams of Largo, FL
Sister-in-law: Jackie Hierlmeier of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Tom Hierlmeier in 2012

DECEASED FATHER: Harry Hierlmeier DECEASED MOTHER: Erma Rhodes

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Dr. GALEN R. SCHARER, SR.

NAME OF DECEASED: Dr. GALEN R. SCHARER, SR. AGE: 89

ADDRESS: A Township of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:45 AM Thursday, August 15 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where he had resided for the past 2 weeks most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 10:30 AM Monday, August 19 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake where there will also be military rites performed by the Rib Lake American Legion military honors team

VISITATION: 4-7 PM Sunday, August 18 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake where there will also be a 6:45 PM Catholic prayer service held that evening; also from 9:30 AM until the time of services at 10:30 AM on Monday, Aug. 19

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 28, 1924 at Rib Lake, WI

EDUCATION: Rib Lake Elementary schools, attended Rib Lake High School, 1942 graduate of Monroe, WI High School, attended UW-Madison, 1948 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA

MARRIAGE: October 26, 1946 at Davenport, IA to Dorothy Koehner and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Army veteran of WW II having served from 1943-46 in Germany. After his education, he established a chiropractic practice in Owen which he worked until his retirement in 1992. He also owned/operated Scharer Evergreen Farms, Rib Lake for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, music and his grandchildren. He was a WI delegate to the International Chiropractic Assn. He was a city council member of Owen. Served on the Mid WI Bank board and the Owen/Curtiss State Bank board. Co-founder of Camp 28 Saloon Bunkhouse & Cook Shanty, Rib Lake.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake; Wisconsin Chiropractic Assn.; Owen Kiwanis Club; Owen Masonic Lodge; 64 year member of the Owen & Rib Lake American Legion Clubs; Rib Lake Lions Club; volunteer member of the Rib Lake Community Club; Rib Lake Economic Development Committee; Lifetime member of the Rib Lake Historical Society; Rib Lake Fish & Game Assn.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Dorothy Scharer of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Debbie (Mike) Turner of Rib Lake & Dr. Galen Scharer, II and significant other Cheryl Torhorst of Wausau; Grandchildren – Char Ann Sutherlin of Woodbury, MN, Kimberly (Doug) Lindholm of Lake Elmo, MN, Dr. Justin (Tina) Scharer of Wausau, Dr. Brandon (Christy) Scharer of Marinette, WI, Dr. Nathan (Krista) Scharer of Wausau; 9 Great Grandchildren

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Betty Elliott of Elderon, WI, Sharon (Merle) Cornell of Appleton, Bob Gilbertson of Elderon, Mike (Georgia) Gilbertson of Appleton, Steve Gilbertson of Elderon

SISTER DECEASED: Ruth

DECEASED FATHER: Charles Scharer DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Jarosh

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Robert Bredlau, Celand Melbinger, James Gummerson, Sr., Dr. Art Jarvis
Active – Tom La Barge, Dennis Brahmer, Jay Winkler, Barry Anderson, Kevin Radtke, Paul Wilke

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation
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WYLLIS “BUSTER” A. JOCHIMSEN

NAME OF DECEASED: WYLLIS “BUSTER” A. JOCHIMSEN AGE: 89

ADDRESS: W6361 Apple Ave., Medford; A Town of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:20 AM Monday, August 12 at his residence in the Town of Little Black under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, Aug. 17 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Fr. Lourdu Mandapati, Fr. Frederick Brost, & Deacon Joe Roe

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-8 PM Friday, Aug. 16 where there will be a 7:00 PM Catholic prayer service held that evening; also at church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, Aug. 17

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 4, 1924 at the Town of Little Black

EDUCATION: Little Black Grade School, 1942 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: May 24, 1949 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Florina J. Boehlen and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He farmed all of his life in the Town of Little Black. While farming, he worked at Damm Sawmill in Stetsonville, E.J. Crane Feed Mill in Medford & Bootzin Feed Mill in Medford. He enjoyed pitching horseshoes, playing cards, fishing, spoiling his grandchildren, horses, driving in the country, baseball games & spending time with his family. He served on the boards of: Little Black Township, Taylor County, Pleasant View Cheese Factory, Stetsonville Community Center and Medford Co-op for periods of time.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville, NFO, Council #1744 Knights of Columbus

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Florina Jochimsen of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Karleen (Ron) Sperl of Stetsonville, Lynn (Dianne) Jochimsen of Medford, Sherry (Chuck) Anderson of Stetsonville, Kurt (Pam) Jochimsen of Stratford, Roy (Kathy) Jochimsen of Withee, Gail Jochimsen of Stetsonville, Bryan (Melinda) Jochimsen of Medford, Beth Jochimsen of Withee, Sara (Gary) Krug of Exeland, Jay (Jen) Jochimsen of Medford, Penny (Guy) Olson of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Great Grandson – Deagan Jochimsen

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 35 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 47

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Winston “Jake” Jochimsen of Medford & Willard (Pat) Jochimsen of Eau Claire
Sister-in-law: Marjorie Jochimsen of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother - Wayne “Shorty” Jochimsen; Sister-in-law: Janet Jochimsen

DECEASED FATHER: Awald Jochimsen DECEASED MOTHER: Clara White

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Mathew Sperl, T.J. & Sean Anderson, Lane Ruch, Andrew Krug, Abby Olson, Hunter, Logan, Keith, Adam & Trenton Jochimsen

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for a future designation
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MABEL L. BLOMBERG

NAME OF DECEASED:
MABEL L. BLOMBERG

AGE: 87

ADDRESS: W2565 Hultman Lake Road, Ogema; Township of Hill Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:12 P.M. Monday, August 5 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where she had been a patient for the past 2 days.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 10 at the Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema

OFFICIATING: Rev. Rodney Price and Rev. Paul Van Camp

INTERMENT: Garden of Memory, Township of Hill

VISITATION: 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Friday, August 9 at the Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema and also from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 10 at the Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 21, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois

EDUCATION: Attended Chicago Area Schools

MARRIAGE: February 3, 1951 at the South Shore Baptist Church in Chicago to Wilbert A. Blomberg and he preceded her in death on December 24, 1997.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Mabel grew up in Chicago and was an accomplished piano player; she was a self-taught organ player as well & was the lead organ and piano player for seven decades at the Ogema Baptist Church. She was active in teaching music as well throughout her life. Mabel was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend to countless people. She was an avid reader, enjoyed baking, knitting, crocheting and gardening.

MEMBER OF: Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema; the Ladies Aid; Sunday School Teacher and Willing Workers
Mabel also led Neighborhood Bible Studies
She is a past member of God’s Invasion Army

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters: Ruthie (Blair) Watt of Marshfield and Peggy (Joe) Francour of Merrill
5 Sons: Ron (Cyndi) of Cypress, CA, Jerry (Jennifer) of Ogema, Tom (Donna) of Iron River, Dan (Chris) of Ogema and Steve (Krista) of Ogema

25 GRANDCHILDREN; 14 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Reuben (Doris) Stolhammar of Chicago, IL Kenneth (Sig) Stolhammer of Hibbing, MN and Don (Donna) Stolhammer Bemidji, MN
Brother-in-law: George Armstrong of Belle Aire Bluffs, FL

DECEASED FATHER: John W. Stolhammer

DECEASED MOTHER: Ruth F. Stolhammer (Maiden Name: Carlson)
Also preceded in death by grandchildren: Joy Korine Blomberg and Linnea Marie Francour
Sister: Evelyn Armstrong

PALLBEARERS: Ryan Watt, Adam Francour, Jon G., Jerod, Jon T., Joel and Jordan Blomberg

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Mabel’s name to Ogema Baptist Church, W5091 State Road 86 Ogema, Wisconsin 54459. Memorials will be used for Missions and Music.
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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LEONA A. ALBRECHT

NAME OF DECEASED:
LEONA A. ALBRECHT

AGE: 92

ADDRESS: 7229 Gad Road, Medford, Township of Bern; Marathon County

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:50 P.M. Tuesday, August 6 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 12 at Immanuel EV. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, August 11 at the Immanuel EV. Lutheran Church, Medford and also from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 12 at the Immanuel EV. Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 24, 1920 in Whittlesey

EDUCATION: Attended Gad School

MARRIAGE: August 4, 1942 in Dubuque, Iowa to Lorin A. Albrecht

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Moved to Milwaukee where she was a live in Nanny for a couple of years. Leona then worked at a shoe factory for a year until returning to the area. After her marriage she was a homemaker and raised her children. Leona was an excellent seamstress. She also enjoyed fishing, camping, quilting, cooking and baking. She always had cookies in her house for her boys and there was always plenty of food for anyone who visited.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel EV. Lutheran Church, Medford and the Sunny Hill Homemakers Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Husband of 71 years, Lorin A. Albrecht of Gad

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Lorna Chipman of Medford, George (Donna) of Niceville, Florida, Bruce (Diane) of Gad, Gary (Georgine) of Medford and Larry (Fiancé Jane Lekie) of Medford

GRANDCHILDREN DECEASED: Michael and David Albrecht

15 GRANDCHILDREN; 17 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Six Sisters: Elsie Loeffler, Bert Diels, Amanda Steen, Gertrude Weiler, Hildagard Jari and Martha in infancy
Eight Brothers: William, Ervin, Herbert, Ernest, Gerald, Lester, Raymond and Frank Dassow in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: William E. Dassow Sr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Magdalena A. Dassow (Maiden Name: Frischman)

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Tracy Chipman, Amy Albrecht, Amber Riley, Tanya Clyde, Elizabeth Vignali, Craig Chipman and Adam Vaughan
Active: Pete, Todd, Terry, Travis, Zachary, Michael and Jason Albrecht and Derek Vaughan

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Leona’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Hope Hospice Staff for the care that was given.
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SHIRLEY A. THIEME

NAME OF DECEASED:
SHIRLEY A. THIEME

AGE: 70

ADDRESS: W2581 County Highway M, Medford; Township of Greenwood Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:30 P.M. Monday, August 5 at the Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 3 weeks.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M Monday, August 12 at St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Goodrich

OFFICIATING: Rev. Joseph Dietrich

VISITATION: 9:30 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 12 at St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Goodrich

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 30, 1943 in Stratford

EDUCATION: Attended Stratford Area Schools

MARRIAGE: October 8, 1960 at St. Peter Church in Stratford to Leroy H. Thieme

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked at Marathon Cheese in Medford, Dorchester and Marathon City. Shirley worked as a CNA at the Medford and Rib Lake nursing homes and also in retail grocery at Medford County Market as well as Ed’s IGA in Rib Lake. Shirley enjoyed gardening, her large abundant flower and herbal beds as well as homesteading in her log house her husband built for her.

MEMBER OF: St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Goodrich, St Andrew and St. Peter Ladies Aid

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Her husband of 52 years, Leroy H. Thieme of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters: Candy (Ed) Parks of Medford and Kim Thieme (Significant Other: Jon Lanius) of Ogema

6 GRANDCHILDREN: Anna (Todd) Bowholtz of Stevens Point, Aaron (Rachel) Parks of Stetsonville, Amanda Parks (Significant Other: Jeremiah Tietz) of Wausau, Matthew Parks of Medford, Ashley (Jeremia) Nowak of Curtiss and Courtney (James) Cook of Rib Lake

7 GR-GRANDCHILDREN

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTERS: Leona (Dave) Perlock of Stratford, Bonnie (Joe) Peters of Auburndale, Bernice Fink of Woodruff and Ray Hahn of Crandon
Brother-in-law: Clarence Thieme of Rib Lake and Ray Peche of Rib Lake
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many Friends

BROTHER DECEASED: Jerry Hahn

DECEASED FATHER: Gerhardt F. Hahn

DECEASED MOTHER: Pauline A. Hahn (Maiden Name: Greenberg)
Also preceded in death by her parents-in-law: Art and Dorothy Thieme; brother-in-law: Ray “Fuzzy” Fink; 2 sisters-in-law: Susan Thieme and Gloriette Peche

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Shirley’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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JOSEPH F. ORESKOVICH

NAME OF DECEASED: JOSEPH F. ORESKOVICH AGE: 100

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford, WI; A former Bayfield County resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:10 PM Monday, August 5 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 2 ½ years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No services will be held

INTERMENT: Burial of his cremated remains will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Ashland, WI

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 22, 1912 at Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Benoit Grade School, Bayfield County, WI

MARRIAGE: January 2, 1937 at Washburn, WI to Agnes Margaret Raspotnik and she preceded him in death on January 3, 1989

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: His parents immigrated to America from Svecha Croatia, Yugoslavia in 1910. In his early years he worked as a logger and hauled logs. He farmed in Benoit, WI for 36 years until retirement in 1977. In retirement, he helped on the farm and traveled. He enjoyed playing cards, deer hunting, polka dancing, spending time with family and had a good sense of humor. He also enjoyed participating in the tractor pulling contests at the Ashland County Fair.

MEMBER OF: Benoit Rifle Club & the NFO

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Joanne Johnson of Medford, WI, Kay Marie (Butch) Tutor of Mason, WI, Raymond (Judy) Oreskovich of Benoit, WI

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 20

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-in-law: Mary Raspotnik of Ashland

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Peter, Nicholas & John Oreskovich

DECEASED FATHER: Peter Oreskovich DECEASED MOTHER: Katherine Kostelac

DECEASED STEP-FATHER: John Smolich

JOSEAN “JOSE” R. FORBES

NAME OF DECEASED: JOSEAN “JOSE” R. FORBES AGE: 24

ADDRESS: 1129 Landall Ave., Rib Lake, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:29 AM Saturday, August 3 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where he had been a patient for the past 4 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Simultaneous memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 10 at Camp Forest Springs, Westboro, WI and at 4:00 PM EST at Windsor Locks Congregational Church, Windsor Locks, CT

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 15, 1989 at Ponce, Puerto Rico

EDUCATION: Windsor Locks, CT elementary and was a graduate of Windsor Locks High School; Attended Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, NY and was presently a student at Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He was presently working toward a degree in criminal justice. For the past 6 summers, he worked as a staff counselor & program assistant at Camp Forest Springs, Westboro, WI. He fought a lifelong battle after being born with HIV, finally succumb to multiple infections due to his illness. He enjoyed playing guitar, sports, and creating relationships with people.


SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Biological siblings – twin sister, Najee Rivera of Milwaukee, Angelica Rivera & Thomas Rivera both of Hartford, CT; Adopted siblings – Rebeccah (Dave) Hopkins of Rib Lake, Christen (Jennifer) Forbes of North Haven, CT, Devon (Kara) Forbes of Windsor Locks, CT

SURVIVING PARENTS: Jerre & Jane Forbes of Rib Lake, WI

OTHER INFORMATION: The family requests that memorials be given to the scholarship fund @ Camp Forest Springs, Westboro or to the Rawhide Boy’s Ranch in New London, WI
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LENORA F. JOHNSON

NAME OF DECEASED: LENORA F. JOHNSON AGE: 90

ADDRESS: 323A N. 2nd Street, Medford; A former Town of Hammel resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:15 PM Sunday, August 4 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau where she had been a patient for the past 2 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, August7 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Nancy Amacher

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: 9:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 7 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 6, 1923 at the Township of Hammel

EDUCATION: Wayside school, Town of Hammel

MARRIAGE: September 8, 1943 at Medford to John C. Johnson and he preceded her in death January 6, 2001

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She farmed in the Town of Hammel for many years. While farming, she clerked at Malchow’s Grocery Store in Medford and sold Avon products for 39 years until recently. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, baking, socializing and collecting ceramic dolls.

MEMBER OF: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford; Avon Honor Society

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Diana Kapitz and John L. “Jack” (Carol) Johnson both of the Town of Hammel

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son-in-law: Art Kapitz, Jr. in 2008

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 7 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 9

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Arnold (Virgean) Schmidt of Sussex, WI, Ervin (Delores) Schmidt of Medford, Roy Schmidt of Sussex, WI, Louise Piller of Watertown, WI, Ruth Schrauth of Medford, Gloria Spreen of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Marvin Schmidt

DECEASED FATHER: John C. Schmidt DECEASED MOTHER: Freida Fischer

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Dale, Tim & Mark Miller, Jon & Tracey Kapitz, Jason & Sara Johnson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the family for a future designation
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