JACQUELINE “JACKIE” GORSKI

NAME OF DECEASED: JACQUELINE “JACKIE” GORSKI AGE: 79

ADDRESS: Clark County Health Care Center, Owen, WI; Former Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:39 PM Wednesday, February 26 at Clark County Health Care Center, Owen where she had resided for the past 3 1/2 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, March 6 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joe Stefancin

VISITATION: No visitation

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 4, 1935 at Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Sheldon area elementary schools

MARRIAGE: Never Married

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Her family moved to the Sheldon area from Chicago in her youth. She worked at Black River Industries in Medford for a period of time until October of 2007. While residing in Medford, she lived at a local group home and Deerview Meadows Assisted Living prior to moving to Clark County Health Care Center in October of 2010.

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

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 11

DECEASED FATHER: Andrew Gorski DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Sleavy

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EDWARD E. SACKMAN

NAME OF DECEASED:
EDWARD E. SACKMAN SR.

AGE: 83

ADDRESS: W4620 County Road D Westboro, WI Township of Westboro Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:05 A.M. Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice for the past one week.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per Edward’s request, no services will be held.

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Westboro

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 13, 1930 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Holy Rosary Catholic School in Medford

MARRIAGE: November 11, 1950 at Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, to Delores Mayer and she preceded him in death on August 11, 2012

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Edward served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1950. After returning home from the service he owned and operated a dairy farm in the Township of Westboro from 1950 until the time of his death. He also worked at the Milk Plant in Westboro for a number of years. Edward ran a paver for Payne & Dolan in Madison for 25 years. He worked for Reliance Black Topping in Madison for a number of years. He was a boxer during his time in the service. Edward and his wife also fostered five children, Betty, Stella, Sandy, John and Allan. He enjoyed playing cards, watching the Packers, fishing,his aquariums and he loved his “Puppy”.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dawn (Theodore) Thums and Tracy (Rhonda) Sackman, both of Westboro, Mary (Ron Zingale) Simek of Bonita Springs, Fla., Edward Jr. (Dawn) of Menomonee, Rodney (Sandy Niggeman) of Wausau, and Brad (Suzie) of Vadnais Heights, Minn.

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Susanne Blennert and infant grandson

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 16
GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 18
GR-GR-GRANDCHILD: 1

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters: Florence Mayer of Chelsea and Ethel Kuzenski of Medford
Brother: George Sackman of Florida

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers: Herman, Vince, Richard, and Donald Sackman
Sisters: Margaret Schlais and Rosie Marie Martin 2 siblings in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Louis Sackman

DECEASED MOTHER: Elsie Sackman (Maiden Name: Widmer)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to his 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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NINA L. NEUMUELLER

NAME OF DECEASED: NINA L. NEUMUELLER AGE: 87

ADDRESS: Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford; A former Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:05 PM Tuesday, February 25 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 1/2 years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per Nina’s request, there will be no funeral services

INTERMENT: A private graveside inurnment will take place at a later date at Medford Evergreen Cemetery

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 1, 1927 in the Township of Goodrich

MARRIAGE: January 29, 1946 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford to Robert “Bob” L. Neumueller and he preceded her in death 4-11-2005

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sharon (Robert) Virnig of Medford, Valerie (Michael) Nelson of Colorado, James (Susan) Neumueller of Ringle, Jerold Neumueller of Schofield

CHILDREN DECEASED: Grandson – Matthew; Gr. Grandson - Hunter

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 5 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 5

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 11

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 6

DECEASED FATHER: Albert Rogers DECEASED MOTHER: Elsie (Strebe) Green-Rogers

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by numerous nieces and nephews
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford in her name
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EVA RAE BERG

NAME OF DECEASED: EVA RAE BERG AGE: 104

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford; A former Town of Ogema resident, Price County

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:43 AM Tuesday, February 25, at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 6 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 4 at Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema

OFFICIATING: Rev. Rodney Price

INTERMENT: Hillside Cemetery, Ogema

VISITATION: Ogema Baptist Church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday, March 4

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 25, 1910 in the Town of Ogema, Price County

EDUCATION: Ogema Elementary school, and was a 1927 graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE: In 1945 at Janesville, WI to Emil Berg and he preceded her in death in 1986

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked as a telephone operator in Ogema for 45 years for the Price County Telephone Company until her retirement with honors. She enjoyed crocheting, making doilies, curtains, pictures, table cloths & bed spreads.

MEMBER OF: Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema where she was very active and taught Sunday school for over 50 years

SURVIVING NIECES: Donna Mae (Otto) Klessig of Ogema, Geraldine Ann (Gerry) Sargent of Sturgeon Bay, WI, Karen (Gene) Utechet of Wausau, Faye Schnepf of Eau Claire, Ann (Ed) Anderson of Colorado, Barbara of Alabama, Darlene (Richard) Johnson of Janesville

DECEASED NEPHEW: Sherwood Foss

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sherwood Benhart, Mildred Foss, Irving Peterson & Mary Pearson

DECEASED FATHER: Ferdinand Peterson DECEASED MOTHER: Anna (Fryk) Peterson

PALLBEARERS: Tanner Hause, Donald Rhody, Jim Swan, Donald Rhody, Jerry, Richard & Donald Bolmberg

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GERDA ZUREK

NAME OF DECEASED:
GERDA ZUREK

AGE: 76

ADDRESS: W2399 Spirit Wood Avenue, Ogema Township of Spirit Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:39 P.M. Monday, February 24 at the Memorial Health Center, Medford where she had been a patient for less than one day.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 27 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Pastor David Clements

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 27 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 3, 1937 in New York City, New York

EDUCATION: High School graduate of Forest Hills High in New York

MARRIAGE: Gerda was united in marriage to Wladyslav Z. Zurek and he preceded her in death in February 1985.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Gerda was a housewife and mother. She enjoyed reading and walking.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son: Daniel Zurek of Pittsburg, Kansas

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Hadrian and Avery Zurek of Pittsburg, Kansas

SURVIVING SISTER: Margaret Thomas of Forest Hills, New York

DECEASED FATHER: Otto Thomas

DECEASED MOTHER: Irma Thomas (Maiden Name: Mittendorf)

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Hadrian and Avery Zurek

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Gerda’s name to Hope Hospice 537 West Broadway Avenue Medford, Wisconsin 54451
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ELLA M. GUY

NAME OF DECEASED:
ELLA M. GUY

AGE: 95

ADDRESS: 979 West Street Rib Lake, Village of Rib Lake Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:45 P.M. Friday, February 21 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 8 days and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 26 at the Good Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher, Father Dennis Meulemans and Deacon Mark Priniski

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 26 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 20, 1918 in the Township of Greenwood

EDUCATION: Attended Rib River Grade School

MARRIAGE: April 20, 1940 in Chicago to George R. Guy and he preceded her in death on November 13, 1972.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: In her younger years she was a Nanny in the Chicago area and then worked at Eversharp in Chicago for a period of time. Ella was an assembler at General Products in Chicago until her retirement in 1980, where she then moved to the Rib Lake area. During that time she was also a mother raising her son, Timothy. Ella was a Sacristan for Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Rib Lake. In her retirement she volunteered at the church and the Golden Living Center, Rib Lake as a Eucharistic Minister. Ella also started the Masses at the nursing home and the weekly Rosary Service. She enjoyed gardening, apples, knitting and quilting.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake where she was a member of the Christian Mothers for numerous years.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son: Timothy (Nancy) Guy of Steger, Illinois

SURVIVING GRANDSONS: Timothy Guy of Crete, Illinois, John Guy and Christopher Guy both of Steger, Illinois

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Elmer Schreiner of Loyal and Emma Schoonover of Casper, Wyoming
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers: George, Leo, John, Lawrence “Bud”, Clarence, Ray, Art, Alfred “Fritz” and Harold “Otto”
Sisters: Mary Costley, Agnes Krause and Ruth Quednow

DECEASED FATHER: George Schreiner

DECEASED MOTHER: Frances Schreiner (Maiden Name: Haider)

PALLBEARERS: Timothy Guy, Peter and Carol Banach, Dick, Laura and Peter Schreiner, Diane Eisner, Henry and Fran Rodgers, Lester Lewis, and John Krause

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Ella’s name to Hope Hospice 537 West Broadway Medford, Wisconsin 54451
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RUSSELL “RUSS” C. BERGMAN

NAME OF DECEASED: RUSSELL “RUSS” C. BERGMAN AGE: 73

ADDRESS: W4904 Holmes Street, Ogema, WI 54459; A Township of Ogema, Price County resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 4:30 AM Saturday, February 22 at his residence in the Town of Ogema

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, February 27 at Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church of Ogema, W4914 Holmes Street, Ogema

OFFICIATING: Dale Kemp

INTERMENT: Leavitt Creek Cemetery, Town of Hill, Price County

VISITATION: Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church of Ogema from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Thursday, February 27

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 26, 1940 at the Town of Hill, Price County

EDUCATION: Leavitt Creek Elementary school, Town of Hill, and was a 1958 graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE: October 9, 1965 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Chelsea to Gladys A. Nikkila and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Army veteran having served from 1963 – 1965. He worked at the Westboro Cheese Factory, and Ogema Produce for periods of time. For 32 years he worked as a mechanic at Liske Marine in Medford until retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, camping, feeding the birds, sports, school athletic events, spending time with his grandchildren & visiting with friends.

MEMBER OF: Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church of Ogema

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Gladys A. Bergman of Ogema

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Louise (Gary) Freeman of Ogema, Randy (Shari) Bergman of Medford, Scott Bergman of Stevens Point, Barbra (Lars) Holm of Ogema, Anita Lyons of Ogema

CHILDREN DECEASED: Grandson – Thomas Lyons in 2002

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 13 – Dustin (Jenny) Freeman, Kristi Freeman, Nicole (Kyle) Kochan, Ashlee Holm, Derek Bergman, Austin Bergman, Abbie Bergman, Miriam Lyons, Clayton Lyons, Erin Bergman, Lydia Holm, Colby Bergman, Caitlin Holm

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Edna Maatta of Ogema; Brothers – Robert “Bobby” Bergman of Ogema & Ralph (Joyce) Bergman of Grand Rapids, MN; Half-Sister: Miriam “Micky’ Bush of Ashland

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Melvin Bergman, Verna Kyllonen, & 8 half-brothers/sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Albert Wilhelm Bergman DECEASED MOTHER: Haydee Marie (Newfors) Bergman

PALLBEARERS: Gene Haskins, Dustin Freeman, Jim Tauschek, Clayton Lyons, Derek & Austin Bergman

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by many nieces and nephews
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DONALD A. RECKENTHALER

NAME OF DECEASED: DONALD A. RECKENTHALER AGE: 84

ADDRESS: Our House Assisted Living, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:28 AM Friday, February 21 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford where he had resided for the past 6 years, most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No services will be held, however, there will be a memorial visitation

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II in the Spring of 2014

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 1 – 5 PM on Tuesday, Feb. 25

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 14, 1929 at Rice Lake, WI

EDUCATION: Rice Lake Elementary schools, graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: Previously married and divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict serving from 1950-1951. After the military, he returned to Medford and worked with his father at Reckenthaler Electric which he later owned & operated until his retirement. He enjoyed flying, traveling, boating & spending time at his cabin on Lake Holcomb.

SURVIVING RELATIVES: Niece – Lorna Fifield of Wild Rose
Nephews – David (Linda) Casey of Rib Lake & Kevin (Laurel) Casey of Ogdensburg, WI
Cousin – Mary Jane (Duane) Eckern of Shell Lake, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Royal in 1961; Sister – Carol Casey in 1999

DECEASED FATHER: Melvin Reckenthaler DECEASED MOTHER: Constance A. Eidsmore

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorial contributions may be given in Donald’s name to Hope Hospice of Medford
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ENOLA R. WESTRICH

NAME OF DECEASED:
Enola Rose Westrich

AGE: 82

ADDRESS: Lived in Perkinstown at N4763 2nd Ave., Medford, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE, & TIME OF DEATH: Kennedy Park Nursing and Rehab Center, Schofield, WI
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 9:20 a.m.
In for rehab care since January 15, 2014

PLACE OF BURIAL: 11:00 A.M., February 14, 2014, Graveside service at Perkinstown Community Cemetery, Perkinstown

OFFICIATING CLERGYMAN: Don King

VISITATION AT: Following the graveside service there was a gathering at 11:30 a.m. at P-Town Saloon and Grill, Perkinstown.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH October 17, 1931 in Perkinstown, WI

RECEIVED EDUCATION: Attended Roosevelt School in Perkinstown, WI

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Married Donald H. Westrich, October 23rd, 1948 at Perkinstown Community Church, Perkinstown and they divorced in 1965.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Lived most of her life in Perkinstown, except her married years were in the Medford area. Lived on a Hobby farm for a while. Homemaker most of her life and employed in the 80s at Zastrow Care Center, Gilman and in the 90s at Hurd Millwork, Medford. She went camping and fishing a lot in her younger years and enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, crochet, crosswords, her kitties, and chocolate.

SURVIVING CHILDREN:
Linda (Jim Heine) Westrich of Brooksville, FL
Gary (Patty) Westrich of Medford, WI
Kim (Beth) Westrich of Medford, WI
Jeanette (John) Vogt of Tomahawk, WI
Julie (Robin) Hartzell of Cadott, WI
Carol (Mark) Anderson of Weston, WI
Jason Westrich of Wausau, WI
Russell (Sherri Wright) Westrich of Jump River, WI

# LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 18

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 17

SURVIVING BROTHERS & SISTERS:
Raymond “Bud” Meyer of Medford, WI
Irma Howsden of Owen, WI
Shirley Meyer of Medford, WI
Esther (Gerald “Jerry”) Clarkson of Woodruff, WI
Donald (Lana) Meyer of Holcombe, WI
Lester (Mary) Meyer of Holcombe, WI

DECEASED FATHER: William Ernest Meyer

DECEASED MOTHER: Ruby Alberta Meyer (Maiden Name: Redwine)

PALLBEARERS: Gary Westrich, Gary Westrich Jr., Russell Westrich, Mark Anderson, Jon Rothmeier, Jerry Neubauer, Jim Neubauer

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements
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LYDIA E. KLEUTSCH

LYDIA E. KLEUTSCH

AGE: 93

ADDRESS: 322 N. Washington Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:00 A.M. Sunday, February 16 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab, Medford where she had been a resident for the past month.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 19 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Wednesday, February 19 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 23, 1920 in the Township of Molitor

EDUCATION: Attended Pine Tree School in the Township of Molitor

MARRIAGE: February 10, 1959 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Clement J. Kleutsch and he preceded her in death on March 2, 1991.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage, Lydia helped farm on the home place. After her marriage, she raised her family, did gardening and developed pictures for the Star News and the Taylor County Sherriff’s Department for a number of years. Lydia enjoyed gardening, playing cards and watching birds, especially cardinals. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Mary (Mike) Grinker of Dorchester, Joe (Significant Other: Debi Griesbach) Kleutsch of Medford and Mark (Jamie) Kleutsch of Medford

6 GRANDCHILDREN: Morgan (Traci) Grinker of Dorchester, Mandi (Nathan) Schreiber of Abbotsford, Erick (Fiance: Ashley Freudenthal) Kleutsch of Medford, Joey Kleutsch of Wausau, AJ (Significant Other: Kirsten Hargot) Kleutsch of Wausau and Sam (Significant Other: Tanya Kallenbach) Kleutsch of Spencer

2 GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTERS: Ella and Maiya Schreiber of Abbotsford

SURVIVING SISTERS: Elsie Pask of Appleton and Emma Kasparek of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTER DECEASED: Brothers: Bill, Emil, Otto, Frank, Herman, Fred, Paul and Carl Schmeiser and Walter Leuthy
Sister: Clara Emstrom

DECEASED FATHER: Henry Leuthy

DECEASED MOTHER: Frieda Leuthy (Maiden Name: Clausnitzer)

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Morgan Grinker, Mandi Schreiber, Erick, Joey, AJ and Sam Kleutsch
Great-Granddaughters: Ella and Maiya Schreiber

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

Margaret A. Riehle, 86, died Monday, February 10th, 2014 at Memorial Nursing Home Center in Medford where she had resided for the past two years and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Margaret A. Heinz was born on January 5, 1928 in Medford to Jacob and Emma (Maiden Name: Brunner) Heinz. She attended Medford area schools and was a graduate of Medford High School.

Her marriage to George A. Riehle took place on April 17, 1948 at Medford and he preceded her in death on May 10, 2002. They moved to the Milwaukee area and later returned to the Gad area where they farmed for 35 years. In addition to farming, she worked at the Medford Nursing Home. She enjoyed sewing and embroidery work. Margaret was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville.

Survivors include two daughters, Vera Ann Block of Stetsonville, and Dawn (Randall) Swacker of Jacksonville FL, two sons Val Riehle of the Township of Goodrich and Everett (Martha) Riehle of Eau Claire, three granddaughters, Kristine Woebbeking of Medford, Melissa (Roger) Petrick of Medford, and Tammy (David) Price of Jacksonville, Florida. Four Great- Grandchildren, Trenton and Trevor Woebbeking and Kyle and Kelly Petrick all of Medford. Sister, Mary Blakemore of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, husband George Riehle, sisters Lucille Kleiber, Bertha Backstrom, brother Bill Heinz and son-in-law Warren Block.

Funeral Services for Margaret will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 13 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford with visitation being from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 13 at the Funeral Home. Father Gerard Willger officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Great Grandchildren: Trenton and Trevor Woebbeking and Kyle and Kelly Petrick. Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Stetsonville Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Margaret’s family to be designated at a later date. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements.
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ARTHUR “ART” H. LUDWIG

NAME OF DECEASED: ARTHUR “ART” H. LUDWIG AGE: 91

ADDRESS: Our House Assisted Living, 1014 W. Broadway, Medford; A former Stetsonville resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:50 PM Thursday, February 6 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford where he had resided for the past 3 years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 12 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville where there will also be military rites performed by the Stetsonville American Legion military honors team

OFFICIATING: Rev. James H. Babler

INTERMENT: Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 5 – 7 PM on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and also at church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Wednesday, Feb. 12

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 14, 1922 in the Township of Little Black

EDUCATION: Liberty Elementary School, Town of Little Black, attended Dorchester High School and was a 1940 graduate of Medford High School; Attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison where he played in the 2nd Regimental Band

MARRIAGE: November 23, 1946 at San Francisco, CA to Beatrice “Bea” E. Niemuth and she preceded him in death January 21, 2013

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked in Chicago @ White Oak Farms until entering the US Army, veteran of WW II. After the military, he worked in Chicago @ Cornell Farms until 1953 when they moved to a dairy farm in the Town of Deer Creek. They later purchased a dairy farm in the Town of Little Black which they operated until moving to Stetsonville in 1996. While farming he worked for the Taylor Co. Highway Dept. and Niemuth Implement Co. until 1984. He enjoyed playing trumpet with area bands in his early years and playing Taps at many local military funerals, woodworking, singing, gardening, fishing, playing cards, was an avid sports fan. He sang solo’s at funerals and weddings. He was the BBQ chicken cook at the annual Stetsonville fireman’s picnic for years.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville where he was in the church choir, a past council president and president of the cemetery committee; Stetsonville American Legion; Liberty school board

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Bruce (Jan) Ludwig of Rochester, MN, Tim (Kris) Ludwig of Eagle River & Jeff (Cindy) Ludwig of Coon Rapids, MN

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son, Doug Ludwig in 1996 & Daughter-in-law, Darla Ludwig in 2004

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 11 – Brent (Cori) Ludwig, Sarah (Chad) Rothmeier, Allison Ludwig, Courtney (Eric) Maus, Ryan (Sara) Ludwig, Nathan Ludwig, Andrea Ludwig, Steve (Ashley) Ludwig, Dan (Meri) Ludwig, Beth (fiancee Joel Thiesfeldt) Ludwig, Bekah Ludwig GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 8 – Asher, Arianne & Norah Ludwig, Grant & Grace Rothmeier, Kolby & Kailey Ludwig, Christian Ludwig

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Betty Fahrenbach of Rhinelander, Marianne (Bob) Olson of WA
Brother – Dennis (Jeanne) Ludwig of Elkhorn, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters – Lucille Gruny, Ruth Riemer; Brothers – Harold & Jim Ludwig

DECEASED FATHER: Louis Vincent Ludwig DECEASED MOTHER: Bertha Marie (Peissig) Ludwig

PALLBEARERS: Brent, Ryan, Nathan, Steve & Dan Ludwig, Chad Rothmeier, Eric Maus

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorial contributions can be made out to either Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville or Our House Assisted Living of Medford
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JOSEPH “JOE” F. DAHLVIG

NAME OF DECEASED: JOSEPH “JOE” F. DAHLVIG AGE: 89

ADDRESS: Care Partners Assisted Living, 955 E. Allman, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:25 PM Thursday, Feb. 6 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford whre he had resided for the past 2 ½ years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Monday, February 10 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Fr. Gerard Willger and Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 11 AM until 1:45 PM on Monday, February 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 7, 1924 in Glen Flora, WI

EDUCATION: Ladysmith Elementary and 1942 graduate of Ladysmith High School; Attended Marquette University, Milwaukee and was a graduate of Beck School of Radio

MARRIAGE: June 10, 1950 in Flambeau, WI to Ione Gourdoux and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he served in the US Navy from 1943-1946 repairing airplanes in the Aleutian Islands during WW II. After the service, he began a career in radio at WLDY in Ladysmith. In 1955 they moved to Medford where he co-owned and worked as a general manager for WIGM Radio Station until his retirement in 1989. Following his retirement, they moved to Tony, WI where they enjoyed 13 years of fishing & woodworking until returning to Medford in 2002.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Served as president of the Medford Lions Club and Kiwanis Club of Medford. He was a Grand Knight of the Medford Knights of Columbus & active in the United Way of Taylor County.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Ione Dahlvig of Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Gem (Tim) Kaiser of Auburndale, Craig (Donna) Dahlvig of Withee, Joel (Helen) Dahlvig of Lewisville, TX, Bradley “Brad” (Karen) Dahlvig of Medford, Brian (Brian Woods) Dahlvig of Minneapolis, MN

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 10 – Chris (Tracy) Kaiser of OR, Heather (Kori) Krueger of Marshfield, Lucas (Keycia) Dahlvig of Ripon, Sarah (fiancée Jason Rominski) of Mosinee, Jared Dahlvig of Neenah, Ember (Dan) Shmitt of NY, Katie (Jason) Lindemann of Oshkosh, Eric Dahlvig of Medford, Joe (Helen) Dahlvig of TX, Jon (Melissa) Dahlvig of TX GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 8 & 2 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Dolores (Dale) Atwood of Bruce, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Ardell Dahlvig; Sister – Iverdell Dahlvig in her youth

DECEASED FATHER: Gustaf Adolphus Dahlvig DECEASED MOTHER: Magdelyn Frances Yerken

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons – Chris Kaiser, Eric, Lucas & Jon Dahlvig; Great Grandsons – Corbin Krueger & Gavin Dahlvig

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorial contributions may be given either to Holy Rosary Parish, Medford or Hope Hospice of Medford
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