ROBERT “BOB” W. TACKE

NAME OF DECEASED:
ROBERT “BOB” W. TACKE

AGE: 85

ADDRESS: W6957 Center Avenue, Medford; Township of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:07 P.M. Wednesday, October 30 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and most recently under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 6 at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford where full military honors will be performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team.

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

VISITATION: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 5 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 6 at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 9, 1928 in Milwaukee

EDUCATION: Attended Milwaukee Area Schools and Technical College for Carpentry and Woodworking

MARRIAGE: April 18, 1953 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church to Doris J. Clausnitzer

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Robert served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953, where he did his boot camp at Camp Carson in Colorado and was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. After his return from the military he worked for Herb Steinbach as a carpenter for about 6 years. He then owned and operated Bob Tacke Carpentry for 30+ years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and ice fishing. He enjoyed being around his family and friends.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford, Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729, Medford and Taylor County Sportsman’s Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Doris J. Tacke of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Nancy (John) Czarnezki of Rib Lake, Matt (Judi) Tacke of Medford and Barb (Dan) Michler of Greenwood

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: James in infancy

GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER DECEASED: Tori Czarnezki

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8; GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING SISTERS: Jane Clausnitzer of Medford and Faith Bishof of Indianapolis, Indiana

BROTHER/SISTER DECEASED: Lester Tacke and Doris Allan

DECEASED FATHER: Helmuth W. Tacke

DECEASED MOTHER: Myrtle M. Tacke (Maiden Name: Berndt)

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Shane and Adam Czarnezki, Sara Hammes, Katie, Alex and Carisa Tacke, Michael and Joshua Michler

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

NAME OF DECEASED: RUTH ANN MARSCHKE AGE: 75

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center, Rib Lake

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:10 PM Saturday, October 26 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 8 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 2 at Woodland Community Church, Westboro

OFFICIATING: Pastor Brian Karlick

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home – Rib Lake from 4 to 8 PM on Friday, November 1 and also at church from 10 AM until the time of services on Saturday, November 2

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 28, 1937 at Cook County, IL

EDUCATION: Michigan, Rib Lake and Medford schools

MARRIAGE: Previously married and later divorced.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She baby sat for more than 100 children throughout her life while residing in Rib Lake. She worked as a nurses aid in Chippewa Falls for a period of time. She returned to Rib Lake where she did volunteer work at the Rib Lake Sr. Center, Rib Lake American Legion Auxiliary and Golden Living Center. She enjoyed crocheting, needle work and word search.

MEMBER OF: Rib Lake American Legion Auxiliary; Past member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Patty Marschke of Menomonie, WI ; Son – Mike Marschke of Adams County, WI

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Sandra Hanson of Milwaukee, Nancy (Joey) Ellis of Myrtle Beach, S. Carolina, Sue (Rollie) Thums of Rib Lake, Diana (David) Schaus of Mayville, Debra (Fred) Kravontka of Wausau
Brothers – Jack (Tootie) Marschke of Hollywood Park, FL, Art Jr. “Butch” (Joan) Marschke of Medford, Gary (Donna Krueger) Marschke of Rib Lake, Bryan (Dawn) Marschke of Rib Lake

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Jim Marschke ; Brother-in-law: Don Hanson

DECEASED FATHER: Arthur Julius Marschke DECEASED MOTHER: Gertrude Vera Simon

URNBEARER: Gary Marschke

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends
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JANE E. HARTWIG

NAME OF DECEASED: JANE E. HARTWIG AGE: 69

ADDRESS: 2018 County Highway F, Athens, WI 54411; A Township of Bern, Marathon Co. resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:30 AM Friday, October 25 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau where she had been a patient for the past 4 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 29 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James H. Babler

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery

VISITATION: 4-8 PM on Monday, October 28 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 29 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 6, 1944 at Pontiac, MI

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary elementary school, Medford and was a 1962 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: September 22, 1962 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville to Jack Hartwig and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage she worked as an officer & bookkeeper for Jack Hartwig Trucking, Athens for most of her life until her recent illness. She enjoyed spending time at the cabin in Fifield, WI, gardening, traveling, crafts, knitting and her grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Jack H. Hartwig of Athens

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Tim (Jenny) Hartwig of Athens, Tammy Jane (James) Bowe of Inver Grove Heights, MN, Mary Jane (Brian “Spike”) Barkow of Wausau, Jack “Tuff” (Jenny) Hartwig of Hudson
Grandchildren – Eric (Courtney) Hartwig, Brooke & Erika Bowe, Johnathan & Jadyn Hartwig

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Mary (Boyd) Wanzer of Florida

DECEASED FATHER: Cyril Tlusty DECEASED MOTHER: Kathryn (maiden name: Dumke) Tlusty

PALLBEARERS: Tim, Jack “Tuff”, Eric & Johnathan Hartwig, James Bowe & Brian “Spike” Barkow

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the family for future designations
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ROSE M. HOPFENSPERGER

NAME OF DECEASED: ROSE M. HOPFENSPERGER AGE: 77

ADDRESS: W11498 Butternut Hill Road, Medford; A Township of Grover resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:50 AM Friday, October 25 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 22 months most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 10:30 AM Wednesday, October 30 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. David Clements

INTERMENT: Perkinstown Community Cemetery, Township of Grover

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, Oct. 30

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 6, 1935 at Ruby, WI

EDUCATION: Ruby elementary school, Chippewa County

MARRIAGE: February13, 1960 at Dorchester to Lawrence Hopfensperger

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the Township of Longwood, Clark County for 38 years until retirement in 1998. Then they resided on Spirit Lake for 2 years and in 2000 moved to their present address in Perkinstown. She enjoyed collecting Avon bottles, fishing and camping.

MEMBER OF: Lublin American Legion Auxiliary

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Of 53 years - Lawrence E. Hopfensperger of Perkinstown

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Tom (Rose) Wooley of Mellen, Tim (Mary) Wooley of Mellen, Bonnie (Mike) Gossett of San Antonio, TX, Tracy (Melody) Hopfensperger of Belfair, WA, Stan (Jackie) Hopfensperger of Glidden, Scott (Annie) Hopfensperger of Killeen, TX

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 12 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 20

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Gilbert Walters of Holcombe
Sister – Harriet (Jerry) Potaczek of Cornell

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers - Al & Bob Walters; Sisters - Marcella Bader, Florence Clark & Mary Nyhus

DECEASED FATHER: Henry Walters DECEASED MOTHER: Adeline Burlingame

PALLBEARERS: Tom, Tim, Chad, & Jeremy Wooley, Tracy, Stan & Scott Hopfensperger

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COREY N. A. CLARK

NAME OF DECEASED:
COREY N. A. CLARK

AGE: 33

ADDRESS: N5691 Clark Road, Gilman, WI; A Township of Cleveland resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:44 PM, Saturday, October 19 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau where he had been a patient for the past 1 ½ days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be private family only at a later date

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 13, 1979 at Medford

EDUCATION: Gilman Baptist Academy and Gilman elementary schools, graduate of Gilman High School and CVTC in Eau Claire

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked road construction in Arizona for a period of time. Returned to the area where he worked as a welder while residing in Wausau & Rhinelander. He returned to the Gilman area where he resided until the time of his death. He enjoyed competing in motocross races, motorcycles, hunting, fishing, camping & spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVING FIANCE: Krystle Ewer and her children Alycia & Landon all of Line O Lakes, MN

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Jonathan C. (Emily) Clark of Mauston, Jesse A. Clark of Medford & Chayse L. Clark of Medford

SURVIVING PARENTS: Sheldon Clark of Gilman & Judy (Mike) Brandner of Medford
Paternal Grandparents – Keith & Dawn Clark of Gilman; Maternal Grandparents – Peter & Evelyn Debold of Sheldon

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the family for future designations
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FRANK BIENIEK

NAME OF DECEASED:
FRANK BIENIEK

AGE: 77

ADDRESS: 236 N. Gershwin Street, Stetsonville; Village of Stetsonville Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:17 P.M. Saturday, October 19 at his residence

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 25 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 25 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 30, 1935 in Rib Lake

EDUCATION: Graduate of Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: March 23, 1957 in Milwaukee to Kathleen H. Ihamaki

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his time in the service, Frank worked in various factories and was also a police officer in West Bend and Marshfield. During this time he also owned and operated BBR Construction until his retirement. Frank enjoyed walking in the woods, woodworking and carving, fishing, birds and built many bird houses. He also enjoyed the Packers, CB and Ham Radio, and the fall colors. Frank was a creative cook and a dehydrating connoisseur. He was quite the story teller and jokester.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Kathleen H. Bieniek of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Nona (Randi) Carpenter of Mauston, Sally (Roger) Hamm of Chanhassen, Minnesota, Steven (Kaye) Bieniek of Rochester, Minnesota, Julie (Lori Heikkinen) Bieniek of Cloquet, Minnesota, Judith (Rod) Negus of Scandia, Minnesota and Michael Bieniek of Golden Valley, Minnesota

10 SURVIVING GRANDCHILDREN

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son-In-Law: Robert Holin in 1996

SURVIVING SISTERS: Mary DeBruin of Campbellsport, Stella Pendergast of Eagle River, Evie (Bill) Mathews of West Bend and Kathryn (Jim) Chase of Hardenville, Missouri
Sisters-In-Law: Evie Bieniek of Kewaskum and Betty Bieniek of Milwaukee

BROTHERS/SISTER DECEASED: Brothers: Adam and Tony Bieniek
Sister: Helen Surek

DECEASED FATHER: Adam Bieniek

DECEASED MOTHER: Susan Bieniek (Maiden Name: Kuna)

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

NAME OF DECEASED: AGNES J. ZIRNGIBL AGE: 90

ADDRESS: Our House Assisted Living, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:21 PM Tuesday, October 15 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 years, most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, October 19 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Lourdu Mandapati & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Dorchester Memorial Cemetery, Dorchester, WI

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, October 19

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 31, 1923 at Dorchester, WI

EDUCATION: Dorchester area schools

MARRIAGE: June 13, 1946 at Dorchester to Leo G. Zirngibl and he preceded her in death on December 27, 1999

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She was a housewife and mother while residing in Medford for over 60 years. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, gardening & spending time at the cabin on Hulls Lake.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Past member of the G.U.G. Germania

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Phillip (Sharon) Zirngibl of Alpharetta, GA & Colleen (Chris) Morton of Aurora, CO
2 Grandchildren – Emily Morton of Aurora, CO & Alec Zirngibl of Alpharetta, GA

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Robert (Dorothy) Schumacher of Dorchester & Marlene (Bryce) Hinke of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Verna Weber, Cecelia Johnson, Melvin Schumacher

DECEASED FATHER: Pete J. Schumacher DECEASED MOTHER: Goldy E. Lapp

PALLBEARERS: Ken Hinke, Rob Wernberg, Ryan, Neil, Ned & Tony Schumacher

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in her name to Hope Hospice of Medford
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KAREN M. ORTH

NAME OF DECEASED:
KAREN M. ORTH

AGE: 64

ADDRESS: 632 Urquhart Street, Medford; City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:55 A.M. Sunday, October 13 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: A Celebration of Life will be held at the Medford VFW on Saturday, October 26 from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. where full military honors will be performed at 1:00 P.M. by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 12, 1948 in Medford

EDUCATION: Graduate of Abbotsford High School

MARRIAGE: August 30, 1974 in Neillsville to Rodney G. Orth

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Karen served in the U.S. Army from July 1967 until December 1969. She then worked at Phillips Plastics in Medford for 27 years and then worked at Kmart until ill health forced her retirement. She was an avid reader. Karen also enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, camping, computer games and her dog, Alex.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Rodney “Goose” G. Orth of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Christy Matthews of Medford

GRANDSON: Dylan Matthews of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sheryl (Robert) Mengel of Lakewood, Dennis (Bev) Langteau of Luxemburg, Allen Langteau of San Diego, California, Vicki(Robert) Spindler of Rothschild, James (Joy) Langteau of Abbotsford, Cathy Osborne of Weston, Sandy (Robert) Warner of Weston and Lori Schmidt of Stratford

SURVIVING MOTHER: Shirley Langteau (Maiden Name: Knoll) of Abbotsford
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Many Friends

DECEASED FATHER: Arthur Langteau

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Karen’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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MICHAEL “MIKE” J. MAES

NAME OF DECEASED:
MICHAEL “MIKE” J. MAES

AGE: 64

ADDRESS: 2435 Grand Avenue Apt. #9, Wausau; Former Rib Lake Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:28 P.M. Saturday, October 12 at his residence

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 16 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake

VISITATION: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 15 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 16 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 20, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois

EDUCATION: Graduate of Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: November 6, 1982 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake to Virginia “Ginger” H. Wolfe

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school Mike worked on the loading docks at Nuerndorf in Chicago for a couple of years. He then was a farm hand at Magnuson’s Mink Ranch in Ogema for 4 years. Mike was a Supervisor at Great Northern Cabinetry in Rib Lake for 10 years and then worked as a window assembler at Weathershield in Medford until his retirement in 2008. Mike was a volunteer fighter for the Rib Lake Fire Department for numerous years and also served on the Rib Lake Village Board for two terms. He enjoyed watching TV.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Virginia “Ginger” H. Maes of Wausau

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Scott (Suzi) Swiantek of Wausau, Regina (Michael) Winski of Wausau, Heather (Tony) Nichols of Wausau and Melanie Maes of Wausau

9 Grandchildren

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: William (Lyn) Maes of Rising Sun, Maryland, Patty (Joe) Miller of Harrisburg, Illinois, Russell (Lynette) Pfefferle of Appleton, Daniel (Karen) Maes of Evergreen, Colorado, Thomas Granno of Eagle River and James (Susan) Maes of Winona, Minnesota

SISTER DECEASED: Anita Hester

DECEASED FATHER: Earl B. Maes

DECEASED MOTHER: Lorraine Maes (Maiden Name: March)

PALLBEARERS: Scott Swiantek, Tony Nichols, Russ Pfefferle, Tom Granno, Dan, Jim and Bill Maes

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Mike’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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CELIA D. LEMKE

NAME OF DECEASED:
CELIA D. LEMKE

AGE: 84

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson Street, Medford; Medford Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:25 P.M. Thursday, October 10 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 years, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 14 at the First Baptist Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Brian Wipf

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Medford Evergreen Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. until the time of services at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 14 at the First Baptist Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 17, 1929 in Goodrich

EDUCATION: Attended Goodrich area schools

MARRIAGE: 1952 in Medford to William H. Lemke and he preceded her in death on September 15, 1996

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage, Celia was a homemaker until starting at the Memorial Hospital of Taylor County and Memorial Nursing Home, Medford as a cook for 17 years until her retirement in 1994. She enjoyed traveling, camping, sewing, crocheting, cooking, going to church and visiting her friends.

MEMBER OF: First Baptist Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Shirley (Gerry) Weldy of Adams and Scott (Christine) Lemke of Herbster

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughters: Nancy Hennen and Barbara Steadter
Son: Richard Lemke in infancy

9 Grandchildren; 13 Great-Grandchildren

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Paul (Shelvie) Griswold of Tennessee and Mary (Pete) Milosevich of Watertown

BROTHERS/SISTER DECEASED: Brothers: Warren and Lymann Griswold
Sister: Marjorie Rinehart

DECEASED FATHER: Orren S. Griswold

DECEASED MOTHER: Addie “Bess” E. Griswold (Maiden Name: Foster)

PALLBEARERS: Scott and Susie Lemke, Troy and Amber Hamm, Gerry Weldy and Lamar Makal

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Celia’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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DORIS J. MEYER

NAME OF DECEASED: DORIS J. MEYER AGE: 68

ADDRESS: 827 Impala Drive, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced Tuesday, October 8 at her home in the City of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, October 11 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4 – 7 PM Thursday, October 10 where there will be a7:00 PM Catholic prayer service held that evening and also from 9 AM to 10:40 AM on Friday, October 11

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 18, 1944 at Thorp, WI

EDUCATION: Thorp and Owen elementary schools, 1962 graduate of Abbotsford High School, and attended UW-Stout, Menomonie

MARRIAGE: November 14, 1964 at Owen to James E. Meyer and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She was a longtime employee at the State Bank of Medford, later Mid Wisconsin Bank, where she worked as a teller and receptionist until retirement in 2010. She also worked many years as a secretary for Meyer Auto Body in Medford. In retirement she worked with her son Nate at Perkins Place Art Gallery in Medford. She was an excellent seamstress and sold embroidery work. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, cooking, baking, gardening & playing piano.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and the Our Ladies of Holy Rosary woman’s group

SURVIVING SPOUSE: James “Jim” E. Meyer of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Kevin (Jackie) Meyer of Medford, Brad (Rachel Hugh) Meyer of Medford, Nathan Meyer of Medford & Philip (Marzena) Meyer of Minneapolis, MN

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 4

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: David (Dorothy “Dottie”) Kramas of Delevan, WI, Paul (Marcy) Kramas of Mosinee, Jack (Marlene) Kramas of Abbotsford, Tom (Pat) Kramas of Athens, Louise (Mike) Wagner of Denmark, WI, Joanne Kramas of Abbotsford, Mark (Carleen) Kramas of Marshfield, Bruce Kramas of Dyersburg, TN, James (Sally) Kramas of Ilion, NY

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 1 brother in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Paul Andrew Kramas DECEASED MOTHER: Esther Elizabeth Kostrzewa

PALLBEARERS: Chris Kroenig, Todd Bychinski, Glen Gonnering, Craig, Tim & Andrew Kramas

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given either to Holy Rosary School, Medford or to the family for future designations
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GREGORY “GREG” G. HANKE

NAME OF DECEASED:
GREGORY “GREG” G. HANKE

AGE: 55

ADDRESS: W2479 Bear Avenue, Rib Lake, Township of Rib Lake Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:25 P.M. Monday, October 7, 2013 at the House of the Dove, Marshfield, where he had been a resident for the past two weeks; surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 12 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher & Father Dennis Meulemans

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 11 at Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake with a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service. Also from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00A.M. Saturday October 12, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 13, 1958 at Medford

EDUCATION: Graduate of Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: September 29, 1984 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Rib Lake to Cindy A. McNamara and she survives.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school, Gregory drove for United Van Lines for a period of time. He then drove transport for Fermanich Fuel Company of Antigo for a number of years. Gregory then took over the family business of Hanke Oil Company in Rib Lake for 24 years. He loved being outdoors and going to the cabin. Most of all He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and being with his family and friends.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake. Served as past president of the Rib Lake Industrial Development Committee for a number of years.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Cindy A. Hanke of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Steve (Tiffany) Hanke of Rib Lake & Keith Hanke of Westboro

2 GRANDCHILDREN: Trysten & McKenna Hanke of Rib Lake

SURVIVING SISTERS: Jeanie (Dan) Lechmaier of Rib Lake & Sue (Barry) Anderson of Rib Lake

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother: Estelle (Andy) Borg (Maiden Name: Kriplean) of Ogema
Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

DECEASED FATHER: Vernon F. Hanke

PALLBEARERS: Dan Lechmaier, Gary Harder, Curt Camps, Dennis McNamara, Barry Anderson, & Pat Harder

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Greg’s family to be designated at a later date. Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford & Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.
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ROY E. BORMANN

NAME OF DECEASED: ROY E. BORMANN AGE: 81

ADDRESS: Alexandria, IN; A former Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: June 18, 2009 at St. John’s Medical Center, Anderson, IN

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 14 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford area military honors team

OFFICIATING: Father Frederick P. Brost

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

VISITATION: 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Monday, October 14 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 13, 1927 at Medford

EDUCATION: Thielke elementary school, Town of Medford and was a 1945 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: November 24, 1951 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Bernice Lukewich and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he entered the US Army and was a veteran of WW II serving in Panama guarding the Panama Canal. After the service, he was employed by Metzler Monument, Hurd Millwork & Weather Shield Mfg. for periods of time while residing in Indiana, Michigan & Medford. He taught CCD classes at Holy Rosary and wood working to Taylor County 4-H children. He enjoyed wood working, fishing, building & flying radio controlled airplanes.

MEMBER OF: Past member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and past grand knight of the Medford Council #1744, Knights of Columbus

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Bernice Bormann of Warsaw, IN

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Mark (Sherry Speicher) Bormann of Warsaw, IN
Granddaughter – Jamie Bormann of Macon, GA

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – James Bormann in 1986

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Joyce Bartmann of Watertown, WI
Sister-in-law: Rosie Bormann of Milwaukee

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Claude, Melvin “Mac” & Harvey Bormann
Sisters – Florence Brandl, Shirley Olson & Ethel Helen Bormann in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Bormann DECEASED MOTHER: Clara Tippelt

PALLBEARER: Mark Bormann

OTHER INFORMATION: The family requests memorial contributions be given to Holy Rosary School, Medford
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MARJORIE L. MLECZEK

NAME OF DECEASED: MARJORIE L. MLECZEK AGE: 78

ADDRESS: 564 E. Taylor Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:03 AM Friday, October 4 at North Central Health Care, Wausau where she had resided for the past 7 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 8 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home 4 to 7 PM Monday, October 7 and also at church from 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 8

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 3, 1935 at Medford

EDUCATION: Pleasant Heights elementary school, Immanuel Lutheran Day school, and graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: In September of 1973 at Menominee, MI to David Charles Mleczek and he preceded her in death in March of 1976

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked at Square D in Milwaukee for a period of time. Returned to Medford in 1976 and worked Copps IGA, State Bank of Medford, and K-Mart for periods of time. She enjoyed golf, bowling, knitting, reading and traveling.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford; Ladies of Immanuel; Red Hats; and several Birthday Clubs

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Julie (Craig) Whitcher of Maple Grove, MN
3 Grandchildren – David Whitcher, Ethan Whitcher, Ava Whitcher

SURVIVING SISTER: Lois Schroeder of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Richard Schroeder

DECEASED FATHER: Walter August Schroeder DECEASED MOTHER: Bernice Loraine Cullen

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – David & Ethan Whitcher
Active - Craig Whitcher, Wright Laufenberg, Tim Whitcher, Ed Walczak

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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JOHN L. KELLEY

NAME OF DECEASED: JOHN L. KELLEY AGE: 68

ADDRESS: 1025 Cedar, Medford; A Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:05 PM Thursday, October 3 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where he had been a patient for the past 5 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Celebration of life services will be at 4:00 PM, Sunday, October 6 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Stetsonville American Legion military honors team

OFFICIATING: Ryan Jones

VISITATION: 1:00 PM until the time of services at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 6 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 18, 1945 at Bartlesville, OK

EDUCATION: Oklahoma elementary schools, graduate of East Aurora High School, Aurora, IL and attended UW-Stevens Point

MARRIAGE: November 27, 1965 at Aurora, IL to MariLee Minor and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he served in the US Army from 1965-1968, 1st Air Calvary, veteran of the Vietnam War. After the military he moved to Medford where he worked in the woods, owned & operated Kel Frame for a period of time, and for 24 years worked at Weather Shield Mfg. until retirement in April of 2009. He enjoyed traveling, leather work, wood working, gardening, hunting, fishing, spending time at Lake Chetek & with family.

MEMBER OF: Stetsonville American Legion

SURVIVING SPOUSE: MariLee Kelley of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Bryce (Rhonda) Kelley of Medford and Caryl (Josh) Kidd of Eau Claire
4 Grandchildren – Grace & Brigham Kelley, Hayden & Claire Kidd

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Richard Kelley

DECEASED FATHER: John L. Kelley DECEASED MOTHER: Caryl Chloe Hatheway

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for future designations to: Never Forgotten Honor Flight, Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice of Wausau, & Hope Hospice of Medford
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MERLE E. DAKE

NAME OF DECEASED: MERLE E. DAKE AGE: 91

ADDRESS: Country Gardens Assisted Living, Medford; A former Town of Chelsea resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:03 AM Thursday, October 3 at Country Gardens Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 18 months most recently under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice of Wausau

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

INTERMENT: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION: 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 19, 1922 at the Town of Medford

EDUCATION: Medford area schools

MARRIAGE: November 6, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa to Lester E. Dake and he preceded her in death April 18, 2012

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Moved to Belvidere, IL in 1966 and worked for G.T.E. until retirement in 1984. Moved to the Town of Chelsea in 1984 and resided there until entering Country Gardens in Medford. She worked most of her life as a housewife and mother. She enjoyed reading, knitting, gardening, flowers, canning, crafts and feeding the birds.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Michael (Judy) Thompson of Medford, Gale (Mary) Dake of Mc Loud, OK, Sharon (Joe) Hodge of Machesney Park, IL
5 grandchildren – Randall Brosious, Frances Lairson, Lester Dake, Susan & Lori Thompson and several great-grandchildren

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Charlie (Delores) Thompson of Menomonee Falls, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Holger, Kenneth & Martin Thompson

DECEASED FATHER: Howard Thompson DECEASED MOTHER: Dagmar Ottosen

PALLBEARERS: Kris Davis, Lester “Lessie” Dake, Frances Lairson, Tharold “Tig” Lairson, Randall Brosious, Lori Thompson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in her name to Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey
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ROBYN L. SAULMON

NAME OF DECEASED: ROBYN L. SAULMON AGE: 52

ADDRESS: 553 N. 2nd Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:40 AM Tuesday, October 1 at her residence in the city of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No services will be held at this time

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 20, 1961 at Lebanon, IN

EDUCATION: Harney Elementary schools, Lebanon, IN and attended Lebanon, IN high school

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she worked as a veterinarian tech. in Indiana for 10 years. Then she worked as a CNA at a Crawfordsville, IN nursing home for a period of time. For the past 6 months she has been residing in the City of Medford.

SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Robert Bishop of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Heidy (Dustin) Poland of Frankfort, IN
Son – Brad Wallace of Lebanon, IN

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 4 sisters & 5 brothers in Indiana

SURVIVING PARENTS: Father – James Saulmon of Muncie, IN; Mother – Kathy Dennemman of Zionsville, IN

OTHER INFORMATION:
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