MAMIE ANN PILCH

NAME OF DECEASED: MAMIE ANN PILCH (nee Kelley) AGE: 98

ADDRESS: W5924 CTY Rd O, Ogema, WI. 54459; A former Milwaukee resident

PLACE OF SERVICES: Wednesday, January 29 at Max Sass & Son’s Funeral Home, Milwaukee WI.

INTERMENT: St. Adleberts, Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI

VISITATION: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday 29, 2014 at the funeral home

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 13, 1915 @ Columbus, WI.

EDUCATION: Columbus area schools

MARRIAGE: To John S. Pilch in 1935 @ Milwaukee, WI and he preceded her in death in 1997

WORK INFORMATION/PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked as a caregiver and cleaning lady in the Milwaukee area for many years. Moved to Ogema to reside with her daughter in 2005.

HOBBIES/SPECIAL INTERESTS: She loved to bake & spending time with her grandchildren.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 6 Patricia Gauger of Muckwonga, WI, Dorothy (Gordon) Seegert of Greenfield, WI, Jerome (Joanne) Pilch of Pewaukee, WI, Marigold (Nels) Holm of Ogema, John (Donna) Pilch of Racine, WI, Linda (Mark) Budde of South Milwaukee, WI

# LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 21 GR. GRAND. 46 GR. GR. GRAND: 12

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 12

DECEASED FATHER: James Kelley DECEASED MOTHER: Ida Gilbert

CASKET BEARERS: Grandchildren: Christine Kunick, Gordon Seegert, Jr., Jeffrey Pilch, Neil Holm, Jeremy Pilch, Jason Budde

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LILLIAN A. PIPKORN

NAME OF DECEASED:
LILLIAN A. PIPKORN

AGE: 91

ADDRESS: W4217 County Road D, Westboro Town of Westboro Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:45 A.M. Wednesday, January 29 at the Deer View Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 7 months and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1 at the First Lutheran Church, Westboro

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dr. Bob Giese

INTERMENT: Northside Cemetery in Westboro

VISITATION: 12:30 P.M. until the time of services at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1 at the First Lutheran Church, Westboro

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 17, 1922 in Westboro

EDUCATION: Graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE: January 1, 1948 at First Lutheran Church, Westboro to Henry B. Pipkorn and he preceded her in death on December 22, 1992.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Lillian was a homemaker and housewife. She enjoyed gardening, baking and sewing. She was very, very active in church.

MEMBER OF: First Lutheran Church, Westboro where she was the organist for numerous years and taught Sunday School for 40+ years.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Cheryl (Marvin) Wroblewski of New London, Michael (RuthAnne) Pipkorn of Westboro and John (Irene) Pipkorn of Westboro
Daughter-In-Law: Julie Pipkorn of Rib Lake

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: Randolph in 2007

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 10; GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 5

BROTHERS DECEASED: Leonard, August, Harold, Clarence “Mike”, Clement ‘Ted” and Benjamin Peterson

DECEASED FATHER: Carl Peterson

DECEASED MOTHER: Hannah Peterson (Maiden Name: Tulin)

PALLBEARERS: Michael and Charles Wroblewski, Danny, Jason, Floyd, Garith, Vincent, Melissa, Stephan and Scott Pipkorn

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Lillian’s name to the First Lutheran Church N8909 Business Highway 13 Westboro, WI 54490
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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MELVIN G. BLASEL

NAME OF DECEASED:
MELVIN G. BLASEL

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:20 P.M. Monday, January 27 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 4 years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1 at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Dorchester Memorial Cemetery, Dorchester

VISITATION: 12:00 Noon until the time of services at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1 at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 4, 1924 in the Township of Browning

EDUCATION: Attended Stetsonville Grade School

MARRIAGE: July 30, 1946 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stetsonville to Sylvia A. Baumer and she preceded him in death on February 19, 2012

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: In 1950, Melvin and Sylvia bought their own farm by Dorchester, where they dairy farmed, raised mink for a few years and enjoyed a large garden. Over the years, Melvin drove semi-trucks, gravel trucks, cattle trucks, tractors (Big & Small) and other large equipment until ill health forced his retirement in 2005. After retirement he helped his sons with their field work. He enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, ice fishing, reading the paper, watching television and getting together with family. Melvin enjoyed going for Sunday rides and to take trips with Sylvia. His favorite was driving through Yellowstone and the beautiful scenery. He also liked visiting relatives in other states.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters: Karen (Dennis) Resech of Stetsonville and Sandy (Ray) Wehe of Stetsonville
4 Sons: Gary (Elaine) Blasel of Dorchester, Jeffery (Fiance Robin) Blasel of Blinker and twins Larry (Marlene) Blasel of Dorchester and Lee (Paula) Blasel of Dorchester

GRANDCHILDREN DECEASED: Perry Blasel in 2001and Donna Rene Light in 1970

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 17 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 40 GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 4

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTER: Norman (Delores) Blasel of Stetsonville, Harry Blasel of Rib Lake and Arlis Lageman of Whittlesey

SISTER DECEASED: Delores Smart

DECEASED FATHER: Albert Blasel

DECEASED MOTHER: Elsie Blasel (Maiden Name: Korth)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be to Melvin’s family to be designated at a later date
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RACHEL L. ZULEGER

NAME OF DECEASED:
RACHEL L. ZULEGER

AGE: 27

ADDRESS: 2109 16th Avenue, Menominee, MI Former Medford Area Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Saturday, January 25 in Burbank, Illinois, Cook County

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 31 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, January 30 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Friday, January 31 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 5, 1987 in Medford

EDUCATION: 2005 Graduate of Medford High School, U.W. Stout majoring in Psychology, State College of Beauty Culture in Wausau and received her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate in Chicago, Illinois

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Rachel worked at Kwik Trip, Marathon Cheese and the Medford Co-Op Convenient Store in Medford for a period of time. She then worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Chicago Area also for a period of time. Rachel enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, swimming, traveling and animals.

SURVIVING PARENTS: Ralph A. (Colleen M.) Zuleger (Maiden Name: Szymanski)

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTERS: Bradley (Melissa) Zuleger of Cudahy
Sandra (Fiancé Brandon Erdman) Of Menomonie, Michigan and Kristine (Eric) Bunkelman of Stetsonville

SURVIVING NIECE: Lexi Bunkelman of Stetsonville

PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER: Betty Zuleger of Medford
Also survived by Aunts, Uncles, Other Relatives and Friends

PALLBEARERS: Eric Bunkelman, Brandon Erdman, Neal Zuleger, Kevin Zuleger, Fred Oksiuta, and Rod Szymanski

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

NAME OF DECEASED: AGNES L. WUDI AGE: 100

ADDRESS: 8765 W. Forest Home, Greenfield, WI 53228; A former Township of Greenwood resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:35 PM Friday, January 24 at Oak Crest Villa in Greenfield, WI where she had resided for the past 4 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, February 1 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT: St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery, Township of Greenwood

VISITATION: 9:00 AM until the time of funeral mass at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 1 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 17, 1913 at the Town of Greenwood, Taylor Co.

EDUCATION: Highland elementary school, Town of Greenwood

MARRIAGE: Never married

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she lived on the family farm until 1937. Then she moved to Milwaukee and worked as a housekeeper for 42 years from 1948 until 1990 when she retired. She enjoyed traveling, knitting & sewing.

MEMBER OF: Past member of St. Robert’s Catholic Church, Shorewood, WI and its Senior Club

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Gertrude Bruss of Spencer
Sister-in-law: Kay Wudi of Milwaukee

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Carl, Joseph, Henry, Leo & Leonard Wudi
Sisters – Clara Steinman, Rose Ivacic, Catherine Gengler

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph Wudi DECEASED MOTHER: Clara Thums

PALLBEARERS: Nephews and Nephews-in-law

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by loving nieces – Susan (Jeffrey) Latus and Cheryl (Michael) Tully both of Milwaukee, other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
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JEANETTE “NETTIE” M. TROIBER

NAME OF DECEASED: JEANETTE “NETTIE” M. TROIBER AGE: 77

ADDRESS: W1056 Fawn Ave., Rib Lake; A Township of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:52 AM Sunday, January 26 at her residence in the Town of Rib Lake under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 31 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Township of Holway at a later date

VISITATION: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, January 31

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 3, 1936 in the Township of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Spruce Grove elementary school, Town of Deer Creek, Lawndale elementary school, Town of Little Black, and attended Medford High School

MARRIAGE: October 3, 1953 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to George Joseph Troiber and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They resided and had a hobby farm in the Town of Little Black until 1971 when they moved to the Town of Rib Lake. They dairy farmed there until 1985. She also worked at the Rib Lake Health Care Center as a dietary aid and in the laundry department until her retirement. She worked the voting polls and was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. She enjoyed house painting, volunteer work at the Rib Lake Health Care Center, cooking, canning, watching football games, writing poems/stories, bird watching & spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake; T.O.P.S.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: George J. Troiber of the Town of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Phillip Troiber of Edgar, Matthew (Robyn) Troiber of Hannibal, Wayne (Iva Jean) Troiber of Medford, James (Noreen) Troiber of Medford & Bradley (Gail) Troiber of Owen
Daughters – Ann (John) Lemke of Medford, Karen Troiber of Shreveport, LA & Jenny Troiber of Russell, KS

CHILDREN DECEASED: Great Grandson – Jonathan Wayne Jones

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 13 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 11

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Louise Meier of Kenosha, Louella McGuckin of Woodridge, IL & LaVon “Bunny” Komarek of Brantwood

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters – Marcella Fritsche in infancy & Kathleen “Hunsie” Danielson

DECEASED FATHER: Rudolph Louis Fritsche DECEASED MOTHER: Verona Marie Glasow

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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LILLIAN THUMS

NAME OF DECEASED: LILLIAN THUMS AGE: 96

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center – Rib Lake; A longtime Village of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:20 AM Friday, January 24 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 4 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 29 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT: St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery, Town of Greenwood

VISITATION: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 4 – 7 PM on Tuesday, Jan. 28 where there will be a 7:00 PM combined prayer and rosary service held that evening; also from 10 AM until the time of funeral mass at 11 AM on Wednesday, Jan. 29

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 16, 1917 at Minneapolis, MN

EDUCATION: Pickard graded school, Chicago, Mud Lake elementary school, Town of Rib Lake, 1936 graduate of Marshall High School, Chicago. She later completed a library course and received the grade 3 librarian certificate

MARRIAGE: June 18, 1938 at Rib Lake Catholic Church to Edwin George Thums and he preceded her in death in 2000

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She was a librarian for 43 years at the Rib Lake library and a director for 20 years. She was a partner and accountant with her husband’s Phillips 66 oil business. She was very active with her family, church and community. She was an EMT and member of the First Responders, volunteer at the Rib Lake schools, Cub Scout leader, and sang in the Ecumenical Choir. She was awarded the Pax Cristi award & Lay Person of the Year for the Superior Diocese.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake where she was in the church choir for 50 years, Christian Mothers, and past head cook. 20th Century Club, Rib Lake Commercial Club, American Legion Auxiliary past president.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Ray (Shirley) Thums of Wausau, Greg (Sue) Thums and Rollie (Susan) Thums both of Rib Lake

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 7 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 19

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Peter, Frank & Adolph Kurek

DECEASED FATHER: Anton Kurek DECEASED MOTHER: Frances Bialek

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren – Dr. Kristin Rahn, Wendy Budimlija, Tiffany Annala, Keith, Paul, Jay & Bryan Thums

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Good Shepherd Catholic Church – window fund
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GLADYS E. BOELK

NAME OF DECEASED:
GLADYS E. BOELK

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: 1014 W. Broadway Medford, WI; City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:45 P.M. Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 weeks and under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 25 at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 25 at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 12, 1924 at Loran, Illinois

EDUCATION: She attended Pearl City, IL Grade Schools, is a graduate of Pearl City High School and attended Beauty Culture School at Rockford, IL

MARRIAGE: 1942 at Loran, Illinois to LaVerle Bicker and he was killed during WWII.
2nd: December 16, 1951 in Lena, Illinois to Leo A. Boelk and he preceded her in death on July 22, 2009

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Gladys worked as a telephone operator in Illinois for a period of time. She owned and operated Kramer Motel in Medford for 4 years. Gladys and Leo owned and operated a dairy farm in the Thorp area for 7 years. Previously she and Leo owned and operated a trucking firm as well as drove a school bus in Illinois for 5 years. Gladys was also a house wife and mother and enjoyed needlework, embroidery, and milking cows.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford and Ladies of Immanuel, Medford VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Order of the Eastern Star Medford Chapter #254.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Delmar (Bettina) Boelk of Medford, Tamara (David) Gentry of Saint Paul, Minnesota and Tina Wells of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Son in infancy and Son-In-Law: Ethan J. Wells in 2003

3 SURVIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Klaus (Angela) Boelk of North Ohlmstead, Ohio, Christopher (Nichole) Boelk of Medford and Brittany Wells of Medford

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 4

SURVIVING SISTER IN LAW: Shirley Krahmer of Freeport, IL

BROTHERS DECEASED: Emmerson Krahmer, Kenneth Krahmer and Leonard Krahmer and LaVerne Krahmer

DECEASED FATHER: Harvey C. Krahmer

DECEASED MOTHER: Edith C. Krahmer (Maiden Name: Goethe)

PALLBEARERS: Delmar, Klaus and Christopher Boelk and Jesse Brunner

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Gladys name to Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church and School 420 Lincoln Street Medford, WI 54451 or to Our House Assisted Living 1014 W. Broadway Avenue Medford, WI 54451
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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MARGARET EDNA NELSON

NAME OF DECEASED: MARGARET EDNA NELSON AGE: 83

ADDRESS: 650 Pearl St. Rib Lake, WI 54470, longtime Village of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:31 A.M. Monday, January 20, 2014 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 6 months.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Rib Lake United Methodist Church

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kyochul Shin

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment at Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: Rib Lake United Methodist Church from 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2014

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 21, 1930 in Rib Lake

EDUCATION: Attended Rib Lake Elementary School and Graduated from Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: June 27, 1953 in Medford to Roy L. Nelson and he proceeded her in death on March 4th, 1993

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Margaret was a clerk for Schlais Clothing Store, worked at Gem Products Shoe Factory and was a CNA at Golden Living Center all in Rib Lake for periods of time. She enjoyed her dogs, making maple syrup, picking berries, traveling, cross country skiing, bowling, casinos, fishing, playing horseshoes, the Green Bay Packers, and her family. She served on the Village of Rib Lake Board, Lakewood Credit Union Board, Election Board, various Little Bohemia Bowling Leagues, Lakeview Cemetery Board, and Spirit Lake Horseshoe League.

MEMBER OF: United Methodist Church, Rib Lake and its Ladies Aid. She was also a Boy Scout leader.

SURVIVING SPECIAL FRIEND: Ben Yanko of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Gary (Dorathy) Nelson of Rib Lake and Debbie (Gary) Polacek of Rib Lake
Son-in-Law: Doug Niggemann of Wauconda, IL

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Gayle Niggemann in 2011

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 7 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 1

SURVIVING SISTERS: Pearl of CA and Jean of AR

SISTERS DECEASED: Mary Jane and Ethel

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Peterson DECEASED MOTHER: Margaret (Maiden Name: Schinker) Peterson

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Jake, Kaiti, Josh & Doug Jr. Niggemann, Valerie & Kelly Polacek, Bill Nelson, Great-Granddaughter: Alexa Gayle Niggemann

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be given to the family for a future designation. Hemer Funeral Home of Medford & Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.
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LORAIN M. DASSOW

NAME OF DECEASED:
LORAIN M. DASSOW

AGE: 88

ADDRESS: W3767 County Road M Medford; Township of Greenwood Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:57 A.M. Wednesday, January 8 at her residence

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 11 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

INTERMENT: Chelsea Community Cemetery

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 11 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 21, 1925 in Chelsea

EDUCATION: Attended Chelsea Area Schools

MARRIAGE: November 20, 1943 in Whittlesey to Elmer H. Dassow and he preceded her in death on October 2, 1982

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Lorain took care of the family dairy farm in the Town of Greenwood, while being a mother and a housewife. She enjoyed playing cards, fishing, her animals, gardening, canning, baking, cooking, knitting and crocheting.

LIFETIME MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son: Norm (Judy) Dassow of Medford
Daughter: Ruth (Fiancé John Schilling) Dassow of Dorchester
Son-In-Law: Beryl Hart of Loyal

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Betty Hart in 2012

7 GRANDCHILDREN: Gina (Josh) Thorson of Medford, Katie (Fiancé Billy Mundt) Dassow of Medford, David (Significant Other Ursula Smith) Hart of greenwood, Rose (Paul) Salzwedel of Marshfield, Dennis Hart of Marshfield, Rita (Larry) Schreiner of Stratford and Donald (Lori) Hart of Granton

18 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

5 GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers: Leonard and Albert Olson
Sisters: Annie Marchart and Esther Bergerson

DECEASED FATHER: Adolph Olson

DECEASED MOTHER: Minnie Olson (Maiden Name: Rehbein)

PALLBEARERS: Josh Thorson, Billy Mundt, David, Dennis and Donald Hart, Paul Salzwedel and Larry Schreiner

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Lorain’s name to Trinity Lutheran Church W5334 Dassow Avenue Medford, Wisconsin 54451
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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CAROLINE J. LUDWIG

NAME OF DECEASED: CAROLINE J. LUDWIG AGE: 85

ADDRESS: N165 Cardinal Drive, Dorchester, WI 54425; A Town of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 2:10 PM Wednesday, January 8 at her residence in the Town of Little Black

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 12 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. David Clements

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 1:00 PM until the time of services at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 12

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 24, 1928 at the Town of Little Black

EDUCATION: Town of Little Black elementary schools

MARRIAGE: June 19, 1944 at Stetsonville to Edwin F. Ludwig, Sr. and they were later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the Town of Little Black for many years. While farming, she worked at Weyerhaeuser in Marshfield for a period of time until retirement. In retirement she worked in ginseng fields & at Figi’s in Marshfield. She enjoyed gardening, canning and her family.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – Judith Parrett of Kansas, Marcella Johnas of Stetsonville, Sandra (David) Osgood of Loyal, Suzanne (George Hare) Ludwig of Greenwood, Cindy (Mark) Lipinski of Rhinelander
Sons – Edwin Jr. (Irene) Ludwig of Colby, William (Theoline) Ludwig of Colby, Clarence (Sharon) Ludwig of Medford, Roger (Betty) Ludwig of Dorchester, Dan (Harriet Pautz) Ludwig of Medford, Charles Ludiwg of Dorchester, Ricky (Jean) Ludwig of Athens

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 19 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 18

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Art (Dorothea Foster) Drager of Medford & Delores Baumann of Dorchester

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Richard, Herman, Gustav & Louis Drager; Sisters – Mary Ann Dassow, Freida Haig, Gladys Enzi, Lillian Johnson, Bertha & Elizabeth Drager

DECEASED FATHER: Herman Drager DECEASED MOTHER: Lillie Messmann

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SHIRLEY M. ROGERS

NAME OF DECEASED: SHIRLEY M. ROGERS AGE: 90

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center, Rib Lake; A former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:37 AM Wednesday, January 8 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 11 years

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

OFFICIATING: Fr. Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM on Saturday, January 11 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 25, 1923 at Medford

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary elementary school, 1941 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: April 24, 1943 at Holy Rosary rectory, Medford to Edward Rogers and he preceded her in death October 7, 1999

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she worked as a secretary in the Taylor Co. Nurses Office, then clerked at Woolworths in Chicago. After marriage, they farmed in the Town of Browning for a short time, briefly raised chinchillas, then operated a milk route and mink ranch for many years. She worked at the Harvey Company Millwork in Medford until her retirement. She enjoyed playing piano, sewing, crocheting, cooking, baking, gardening, canning, fishing, & crossword puzzles.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Nancy (Dave) Mayer of Louisville, CO, Russell Rogers, Lynette “Cooky” (David) Vogt & Laurie (Ron) Hartl all of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 7 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Ardis Paul of Franklin, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Clarence, Charlie & Melville Rief

DECEASED FATHER: Charles Rief, Sr. DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Ziehlke

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BERNICE C. McCUMBER

NAME OF DECEASED: BERNICE C. McCUMBER AGE: 100

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford; A former Westboro area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:05 AM Saturday, January 4 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 Thursday, January 9 at First Lutheran Church, Westboro

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dr. Bob Giese

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Mount Olive Cemetery, Westboro

VISITATION: 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Thursday, January 9 at First Lutheran Church, Westboro

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 31, 1913 at Westboro, WI

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

MARRIAGE: To Maurice McCumber and he preceded her in death

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the Westboro area for a period of time. She also took care of her parents for a period of time. She worked as a personal caregiver throughout her life. In later years, she moved to Medford. She enjoyed berry picking, hard work, sharing stories with people and embroidery work. She did volunteer work with the Taylor Co. Historical Society.

MEMBER OF: First Lutheran Church, Westboro; Attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford while residing in Medford; Taylor County Historical Society

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Gerald Elliot McCumber in 2011

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 4 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 7

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Harold, Rueben & Richard Johnson

DECEASED FATHER: Charles Johnson DECEASED MOTHER: Hattie

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given either to First Lutheran Church of Westboro or the Taylor County Historical Society
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JEAN B. STEEN

NAME OF DECEASED:
JEAN B. STEEN

AGE: 84

ADDRESS: 635 W Cedar Street Medford; City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at the Memorial Rehab Center, Medford

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday January 4, 2014 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday January 4, 2014 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 11, 1929 in the Town of Browning

EDUCATION: She attended Flat Meadow and Barry Grade Schools

MARRIAGE: May 15, 1948 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford to Raymond Steen Sr. and he preceded her in death on May 9, 2013

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After marriage, she helped her husband on their dairy farm. She was also a housewife. Jean enjoyed sewing, gardening, embroidery, playing cards and polka dancing. Later in life, her and her husband enjoyed traveling together.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Raymond Jr. (Lynn), Karen (Leon) Rau and Lynn (Ronald) Mayer; all of Medford and Glen (Cheryl) Steen of Athens

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 12

SURVIVING SISTERS: Blondina Bucki of Medford and Esther Umlauft of Dorchester

BROTHER/SISTER DECEASED: Verna Schmidt and Eugene Kloth

DECEASED FATHER: Herman E. Kloth

DECEASED MOTHER: Elsie Kloth (Maiden Name: Frischmann)

PALLBEARERS: James Steen, Todd & Jon Rau, Kent Mayer, Ryan Thurs, Brian Loushine, Tom & Trevor Meyer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & School in Medford. Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.
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