IRENE E. KNIPPEL

NAME OF DECEASED:
IRENE E. KNIPPEL

AGE: 82

ADDRESS: 955 E. Allman Street Medford, Former Rockford, Illinois Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:32 A.M. Saturday, March 29 at the Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 years and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 2 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

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

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 1:00 P.M. until the time of services at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 2 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 26, 1931 in Ogema

EDUCATION: Graduate of Prentice High School, Taylor County Teachers College in Medford and received her degree in Elementary Education from U.W. Stevens Point

MARRIAGE: June 26, 1965 in Ogema to Melvin J. Knippel and he preceded her in death on September 27, 1976

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school Irene taught school in the Ogema area for a short period of time. They then moved to the Rockford where she taught elementary education until her retirement. Irene loved teaching and children. She also loved singing in the choir, traveling and organizations that helped children.

PAST MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford, IL
Current member of: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

SURVIVING STEP-CHILDREN: Gerald (Jenn) Knippel of Medford and Elizabeth Bingham of Watertown South Dakota

STEP-CHILDREN PREDECEASED: Charles Knippel

# OF LIVING STEP-GRANDCHILDREN: 3

STEP-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING SISTER: Marion Meyer of Holcombe
Niece and Nephews: Bruce (Karen) Meyer of Ogema, Duane (Jane) Meyer of Edgar, Marcia (Joey) Garcia of Springtown, Texas, Brad (Significant other: Linda Weber) Nelson of Ogema and Tim (Janelle) Nelson of Spirit
Also survived by other relatives and friends

BROTHER DECEASED: Conrad Nelson

DECEASED FATHER: Alvin R. Nelson

DECEASED MOTHER: Marie L. Nelson (Maiden Name: Dahl)

PALLBEARERS: Gerald Knippel, Bruce and Duane Meyer, Tim and Brad Nelson and Bob Larson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Irene’s family that will be designated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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MILDRED L. McGRATH

NAME OF DECEASED: MILDRED L. McGRATH AGE: 98

ADDRESS: Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:24 PM Sunday, March 23 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:30 AM Thursday, March 27 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Nancy Amacher

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford from 10 AM until the time of services at 11:30 AM on Thursday, March 27

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 23, 1915 at Ladysmith, WI

EDUCATION: Ladysmith elementary schools and was a graduate of Ladysmith High School

MARRIAGE: April 6, 1941 at Ladysmith to Clifford J. McGrath and he preceded her in death December 8, 1992

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: For most of her life, she worked as a housewife & mother. She worked for a period of time as a secretary for the State of Wisconsin Probation & Parole Offices in Medford until her retirement. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, gardening and spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son – Jim McGrath of Sheboygan, WI
Daughters – Marcia (Bob) Grissman of Medford, Joyce (Mike) Malchow of Medford and Sue (Jim) Olson of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 grandson in infancy

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 12

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Joyce Christianson; Brothers – Lehman & Marvin Dodge

DECEASED FATHER: Ernest Dodge DECEASED MOTHER: Leota Joyce

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren

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EDWINA “WINNIE” A. RUDOLPH

NAME OF DECEASED: EDWINA “WINNIE” A. RUDOLPH AGE: 77

ADDRESS: 540 E. Taylor Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:38 PM Saturday, March 22 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau where she had resided for the past 10 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:00 PM Saturday, March 29 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Grant Brown

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 12 Noon until the time of services at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 29

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 14, 1936 at Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Chicago elementary schools, and was a 1954 graduate of Westboro High School; She attended UW – Eau Claire

MARRIAGE: 1st: To Byron Engstrom and they were later divorced; 2nd: August 12, 1967 at Burke, SD to Roy A. Rudolph and he preceded her in death April 6, 1999

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked as a bookkeeper at the Taylor County Commission on Aging until her retirement. She co-owned and operated Roy’s Coin Laundry in Medford from 1978 – 2012. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling, reading, gardening, ethnic cooking, animals and spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: various Woman’s Bowling leagues

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – Denise (Tom) Ertl of Wausau & Cheryl (Tom) Raether of Minneapolis, MN
Sons – Allen Rudolph of Williston, ND & Bryce (Danette) Rudolph of Medford

6 GRANDCHILDREN – Melissa (Aaron) Aebly of Wausau, Joseph (Rebecca) Ertl of Minneapolis, Emily (fiancée Justin Reidt) Ertl of Wausau, Mary Raether of Minneapolis, Andy Raether of Las Vegas, NV, Hannah Rudolph of Williston, ND

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Marcella Kokes of Bella Vista, AR

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister - Evelyn

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Hrvat DECEASED MOTHER: Mildred Moravek

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Gentle Hearts Boarding Kennel, Medford
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KATHLEEN “KATHY” A. PALMER

NAME OF DECEASED: KATHLEEN “KATHY” A. PALMER AGE: 81

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:35 AM Saturday, March 22 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 26 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor David Clements

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Gilman at a later date

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 26

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 15, 1932 at Gilman, WI

EDUCATION: Gilman Elementary Schools and was a 1950 graduate of Gilman High School

MARRIAGE: July 24, 1954 at Gilman to Alfred “Al” D. Palmer and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she worked as a secretary at Wetzel Insurance and later Burzynski Insurance companies in Gilman. Then she worked as a secretary to the principal at the Gilman High School. They moved to Medford and she worked as a secretary at the Taylor Co. D.A. office, Klinner Insurance, and the Taylor County Commission on Aging where she was instrumental in the volunteer driver program. She was also active in the Taylor County BB/BS program. She retired due to ill health. She enjoyed downhill skiing, all types of books, and spending their winter months in Hot Springs, AR for 20 years.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Alfred “Al” Palmer of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Fern Welch; Brothers – Claire & Byron Woodward

DECEASED FATHER: Walter Woodward DECEASED MOTHER: Edmunda Murphy

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ALLEN “RIBS” T. BLECK

NAME OF DECEASED:
ALLEN “RIBS” T. BLECK

AGE: 66

ADDRESS: W7083 Raskie Road Phillips, Town of Worcester Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:47 A.M. Friday, March 21 at the Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where he had been a patient for the past 1 week with his loving family by side.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will be held at a later date

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 8, 1947 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Prentice Area Schools

MARRIAGE: Carol Worden and they later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Allen drove truck for Granberg Brothers of Prentice for a number of years. He also worked for Lissner’s Nursery of Jackson for a period of time. Allen lived most of his life in Prentice and most recently in Phillips. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hanging out with Curly, gardening and mowing lawn.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters: Patti (Jeff) Litvinoff of Kennan and Tammie (Russell) Revie of Phillips

5 GRANDSONS: Jeffrey, Josh and Dakota Litvinoff
Jacob and Justin Revie

2 GREAT-GRANDSONS: Carston and Easton

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTERS: Geraldine (John) Poncek of Westboro, Judy (Fred) Heizler of Phillips and Janice (Allan) Niemi of Westboro
Daniel ‘Curly’ (Tammy) Bleck of Phillips
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, other Relatives and Friends

DECEASED FATHER: Gerald E. Bleck

DECEASED MOTHER: Rose Marie Bleck (Maiden Name: Bartz)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Rib’s family to be designated and a later date
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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LESTER “LES” D. CLARKSON

NAME OF DECEASED:
LESTER “LES” D. CLARKSON

AGE: 86

ADDRESS: 629 E. County Road A Stetsonville; Village of Stetsonville Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:00 A.M. Thursday, March 20 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 24 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville where full military honors will be performed by the Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Lourdu Mandapati

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: 9:30 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 24 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 5, 1928 in Sheboygan

EDUCATION: Attended Sawyer Dam Grade School and Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 20, 1953 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Ardis B. Beyer

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1947. After his return from the service he worked in Milwaukee for Universal Construction until they returned to the Stetsonville area in 1962. They then owned and operated the former Jake’s Bar in Stetsonville now known as Les’s Bar . In 1966, he started driving truck for Jochimsen and Smith Inc. until his retirement in 1990. Les enjoyed hunting, bowling, fishing, jigsaw puzzles and playing cards.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville, Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville
Volunteered for the Stetsonville Fire Department since 1962

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Ardis B. Clarkson of Stetsonville

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Roy (Elsie) Clarkson of Withee, Ervin Clarkson of Withee and Don (Eve) Clarkson of Medford
Sisters-In-Law: Gerry (Norb) Geiger of Dorchester and Kathy Beyer of Medford
Dear Friends: Tom (Sharon) Jochimsen of Medford
Also survived by Nieces and Nephews

DECEASED FATHER: Clarence “Dick” Clarkson

DECEASED MOTHER: Minnie Clarkson (Maiden Name: Paugel)

Les is also preceded in death by Sister-In-Law: Dorothy Clarkson and Brother-In-Law: Al Beyer

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Godchildren: Jeremy Jochimsen, Dan Beyer, Steve Geiger, Bruce Clarkson and Debbie Marr

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

Sudie L. Anderson, age 85, of Medford, WI, formerly of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford, Wi.

She was born Oct. 9, 1928 at Harlan, KY. She married James Albert Anderson , July 8, 1946, in Williamsburg and he preceded her in death Oct. 1, 2000.
She was a mother and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, farming, canning, and playing softball.
She was a member of the Mountain Ash Church of God.

Preceded in death by her parents, James and Amanda (Miracle) Osborne; husband, James Albert Anderson; son, Gary Anderson; brother, J.C. Osborne; sisters, Sarah Jane Holcomb, Cora Huddleston, Edna Byrd and Pauline Douglas.

She is survived by daughters, Diana Winger & husband, Elton of Gilman, WI,Donna Smith & husband, Marty, of Nicholasville, KY; grandchildren, Melissa Peterman, Jackie Riddle, Amy Spears, Chris Winter, Dan Broaddick; great-grandchildren, Amanda Anderson, Jason Ball, Justin Ball,Ryan Riddle, Cole Riddle, Seth Broaddick, Lydia Broaddick; great-great-grandchild, Reagan Anderson; brothers & sisters, Bill (Barb) Osborne of Sidney, OH, Gladys Osborne of Taylor, MI and Mary White of MI.

Funeral services 1:00 P.M., Sunday, March 23, 2014, at the Cox & Son Chapel with Rev. Jerome Cox officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Moses Addition. Cox & Son Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

FAITH M. SCHMIDT

NAME OF DECEASED: FAITH M. SCHMIDT AGE: 94

ADDRESS: Care Partners Assisted Living, Eau Claire, WI; A former Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:45 AM Monday, March 17 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Eau Claire where she had resided for the past 3 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 22 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

VISITATION: at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, March 22

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 21, 1920 at the Township of Greenwood, Taylor Co.

EDUCATION: Pleasant Heights elementary school, Town of Medford & was a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: 1st: to Louie Walker and they were later divorced; 2nd: In July of 1954 at Sparta, WI to Charles “Hummy” Schmidt and he preceded her in death June 28, 2003

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she entered the US Army and was a veteran of WW II serving as an Army nurse. She played semi-pro softball in Panama for a period of time after her military service. She then returned to Medford and worked as a surgery supervisor nurse for Memorial Health Center for 55 years until retirement in 1972. She also was active in the family business “Schmidt The Clothes Man.” In retirement, she did volunteer work for Memorial Health Center. She moved to Eau Claire in 2002 and was the original owner of Trinity Equestrian Center where she remained active with the operation for many years until ill health. She enjoyed making artificial floral arrangements for donation, curling, golfing, an avid G.B. Packer fan & fundraising.

MEMBER OF: Life member of Landua-Jensen American Legion Post of Medford; Past member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Daniel (Bette) Schmidt of Medford, Dave (Cherryl) Walker of Athens, IL & Tim Walker of Springfield, IL; Daughters – Cathy (Joe) Klick of Albert Lea, MN, Jan Behm & Toni (Bill) Mattson both of Eau Claire

CHILDREN DECEASED: Granddaughter – Alexi Rae Mattson in 1985; Grandson – Sean Michael Klick in 1986
Daughter-in-law: Beverly Walker; Son-in-law: Tom Behm

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Bud (Gert) Brahmer of Medford & Russell Brahmer of South Carolina

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Anella Brahmer in 1927

DECEASED FATHER: Frank Brahmer DECEASED MOTHER: Elizabeth Josephine Weber

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the “Charles & Faith Schmidt Veterans Fund” C/O Trinity Equestrian Center, S5300 State Road 37, Eau Claire, WI 54701
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GENEVIEVE M. THOMAS

NAME OF DECEASED: GENEVIEVE M. THOMAS

AGE: 80

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:07 PM, Sunday, March 16 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 14 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, March 21 at First Baptist Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Brian Wipf

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Frist Baptist Church, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, March 21

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 15, 1933 at Kenosha, WI

EDUCATION: Kenosha & Rhinelander schools, attended Rhinelander High School

MARRIAGE: In 1956 at Waukegan, IL to Deril Thomas, Sr. and he preceded her in death January 21, 2000

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked at Weather Shield Mfg. in Medford for 15 years. She cooked for the Head Start program in Medford for a period of time. She owned & operated TnT Antiques in Abbotsford for 14 years until her retirement. She enjoyed writing, fishing, garage sales, canasta, and spending time with her family.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Deril Jr. (Barb) Thomas of Medford, Gloria (Kurt) Henline of Medford, Gail (Mark) Hoffman of Medford, Daniel (Michelle) Thomas of Eau Claire, Douglas Thomas of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – David Thomas in 1997

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 17 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 21

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Robert Meyers of Rhinelander

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 3 brothers & 2 sisters

DECEASED FATHER: William F. Meyers DECEASED MOTHER: Iva M. Richer

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons – Tom, Mike & Jeff Henline, Steve, Brad & Andy Hoffman, Justin, Ryan, Dustin, Dylan & Devyn Thomas

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GEORGE ILLMANN

NAME OF DECEASED:
GEORGE ILLMANN

AGE: 74

ADDRESS: 132 South 7th Street Medford, City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:20 P.M. Saturday, March 15 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past one month and most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per George’s request no services will be held at this time

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 22, 1939 in Freystadt, Germany

EDUCATION: Attended elementary school in Germany and was a graduate of Racine High School

MARRIAGE: December 3, 1966 in Racine to Judith E. Henderson and she preceded him in death

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: George served in the U.S. Army; he then worked at Weathershield for a number of years. He worked for Marathon Electric for a period of time and at Dura Weld until his retirement in 1999. He enjoyed doing artwork and photography.

MEMBER OF: Klossner-Dietzler VFW #5729 and the Landua-Jensen American legion Post #147 both of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Trionne (Jeff) Freiberg of Medford
Step-Children: Lauren Martinez of Mesa, Arizona, Jerry (Gina) McCarthy of Racine and Michelle (Dave Holm) McCarthy of Racine

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 9 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Carl (Joan) Illmann of Rib Lake and Dietrich Illmann of Eugene, Oregon

BROTHER/SISTERS DECEASED: Herbert Illmann
Sisters: Kiki Sessa and Inga Henry

DECEASED FATHER: Eric Illmann

DECEASED MOTHER: Lida Illmann

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

NAME OF DECEASED:
LARRY A. SMITH

AGE: 69

ADDRESS: W6065 Mulberry Lane Medford Town of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:05 A.M. Friday, March 14 at the Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where he had resided for the past 1 ½ years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 17 at the Woodland Community Church, Westboro where full military honors will be performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Pastor Brian Karlik

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 17 at the Woodland Community Church, Westboro

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 30, 1944 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin

EDUCATION: Graduate of Delavan-Darian High School; Attended Blackhawk Technical College where he received his degree in Airplane Mechanics

MARRIAGE: May 21, 1976 at the Darian Baptist Church, Darian to Dorothy M. Cotte.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Larry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War where he was a helicopter instructor. He then worked in Saudi Arabia for four years as a pilot for an oil company. In 1977 they then moved to their current home where they owned and operated a dairy farm until 2002. He then worked for Bach Farms until his retirement in 2005. Larry was an avid reader, especially books about trains, airplanes and WWII. He loved History and working on his model railroad.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Dorothy M. Smith of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Mark (Cindy) Smith of Medford, Lynn (Gary) Kruzicki of Plover, David (Charmain) Smith of Wausau, Kristina (Timothy) Slachetka of Ogema, Jana (Matthew) Czahor of Westboro and Michelle (David) Duddeck of Ixonia

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: Dale John in 1967

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 31 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 7

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Dennis Smith of California and Roger Smith of St. Paul, Minnesota

DECEASED FATHER: Robert I. Smith

DECEASED MOTHER: Evelyn James

PALLBEARERS: Mark, David, Charles and Matthew Smith, Gary and Scott Kruzicki, Matt Czahor and Dave Duddeck

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Larry’s name to Woodland Community Church N8609 Business Highway 13 Westboro, Wisconsin 54490
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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ELEANORA I. HOFFMANN

NAME OF DECEASED: ELEANORA I. HOFFMANN AGE: 98

ADDRESS: 176 Riverside Terrace, Medford; A former Town of Holway resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:43 PM Saturday, March 8 at her granddaughter’s residence in the City of Medford under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:00 PM Thursday, March 13 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James H. Babler

INTERMENT: Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 13

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 21, 1916 in Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Little White elementary school, Town of Little Black; 1933 graduate of Medford High School; 1934 graduate of Taylor County Normal School, Medford

MARRIAGE: August 21, 1937 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford to Adolph J. Hoffmann and he preceded her in death December 21, 2007

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She moved to Taylor Co. with her family in 1921 settling in the Town of Little Black. After marriage, they farmed in the Town of Holway until 1980 when they moved to the City of Medford. She was a 15 year 4-H leader for Pine Creek 4-H Club. Secretary-Treasurer for the Holway Farmers Union for 25 years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bingo, crossword puzzles, game shows, reading, card playing & spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville where she was active in its Ladies Aid and a former Sunday school teacher; Taylor Co. Homemakers Club for 42 years

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Janet Heisler of Medford and Warren Hoffmann of Medford
Granddaughter – Rebecca (Jamie) Dohrwardt of Medford; Great Grandchildren – Alexus & Michael Dohrwardt of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Edna Loeffler, Lillian Schnorr, Arthur Berner

DECEASED FATHER: Dietrich Berner DECEASED MOTHER: Emilie (Strunk) Berner

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Donald Hoffmann, Howard Lavin, Jim Keach, Mel Mertz, Gerald Bauman, Richard Berner, Ken & John Schnorr; Active – Brad Benike, Jamie Dohrwardt, Kurt Keach, Dan Lueck, Mike & Marvin Lavin

OTHER INFORMATION: Honorary family friends – Helen Obscherning & Vivian Mendez
Further survived by many nieces & nephews
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CATHERINE JOSEPHINE SEIDEL

NAME OF DECEASED: CATHERINE JOSEPHINE SEIDEL AGE: 97

ADDRESS: Colby Retirement Community, Colby, WI; A former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:30 PM Thursday, March 6 at Colby Retirement Community, Colby, surrounded by her family, where she had resided for the past 4 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, March 10 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Fr. Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: St. Mary’s Cemetery – Township of Little Black

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 30, 1916 on the family farm in the Township of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Spruce Grove Grade school, Township of Deer Creek

MARRIAGE: October 25, 1938 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Walter “Wally” Seidel and he preceded her in death June 28, 2012 following 73 years of marriage

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she did housework for various people in the Medford area until marriage. She helped Wally with the farm work until they sold the farm & moved to Medford in 1963. She crocheted, knit, embroidered, tied quilts for numerous people in the area & sewed many of her own, and also made rag rugs on a loom in her basement for over 25 years. She always had a large garden and did a lot of canning. She had a love for word search puzzles and playing Scrabble. She was a great cook and her children will always remember her dill pickles, pickled fish, pies & cinnamon rolls. They moved to Colby Retirement Community in 2010. Catherine was a loving mom and we have great memories of her through the years. She will be truly missed by her family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Former G.U.G. Germania member

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Edward (Clyda) Seidel of Goleta, CA, Dennis (Jeanette) Seidel of Colby, Raymond Seidel of Schofield, Judith (Art) Bartnik of Wausau; Daughter-in-law: Linda Seidel of West Allis

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son-Richard; Granddaughters-Jennifer Bartnik & Jennifer Seidel
Daughter-in-law: Ursula Seidel

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 11-Tim (Diane) Seidel of Cypress, TX, Craig Seidel of Goleta, CA, Dr. Steven (Bethany) Seidel of Vinemont, AL, Laura (Stephen) Danna of Warrensburg, NY, Jane (Terry) Spooner of Clifton Park, NY, Scott (Becky) Seidel of Owen, Robert (Michele) Seidel of West Allis, Melissa (Boyd) LaPorte of Weston, Christopher (Anne) Bartnik of Rothschild, Jeffrey (Samantha) Bartnik of Schofield, Angela (Jim) Gorecki of Ringle & 2 step
GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 4 step GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 3 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters-Florence Goessl of Abbotsford, Beatrice Helfert of Colby & Dorothy (Casimir) Sobczak of Hot Springs Village AR; Brother-in-law: Frank Bernard of Chandler, AZ

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother-Clarence Cypher; Sisters-Marie Bernard & Marcella Whittlinger
Brothers-in-law: Nick Helfert & Clarence Goessl

DECEASED FATHER: Andrew Cypher; Step-Father: Henry Haberman DECEASED MOTHER: Hermine (Jakel) Cypher Haberman

PALLBEARERS: Mike Helfert, Boyd LaPorte, Don & Scott Seidel, Bob & Allen Cypher

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We would like to thank Leanne Oelrich and her staff at Colby Retirement Community for their loving care of our mom for the past four years, and especially during her final illness. We would also like to thank Ministry Home Care Hospice for their assistance.

MARIE A. HAYDEN

NAME OF DECEASED: MARIE A. HAYDEN AGE: 95

ADDRESS: 333 W. County Road A, Stetsonville, WI 54480; A former Town of Deer Creek resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:45 PM Monday, March 3 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, March 8 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Lourdu Mandapati & Father Gerard Willger

INTERMENT: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM Friday, March 7 where there will be a 7:00 PM Rosary service held that evening; also from 10 AM until the time of funeral mass at 11 AM on Saturday, March 8 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 7, 1918 in the Township of Medford

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford and attended Medford High School

MARRIAGE: October 27, 1945 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to William G. Hayden and he preceded her in death October 9, 1997

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Following her education she worked in the laundry dept. at the Merrill hospital and as a housekeeper in Glenview, IL for periods of time. She was a crane operator at Allis Chalmers Co. in Milwaukee and resided in Manitowoc, WI until 1950. They then moved to the Town of Deer Creek where they farmed until her retirement in 1977. She moved to the Village of Stetsonville in 1983. She enjoyed traveling, baking, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville; A past member of the Stetsonville VFW Auxiliary

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – Mary Lou (Darold) Wollenberg of Brookfield, Kathy Trimner of Stetsonville, Patricia (Dave) Kent of Plover; Sons – Thomas (Carrie) of Puyallup, WA, Jim (Marci) of Cumby, TX, Bill (Laura) and Ron (Kim) Hayden both of Stetsonville

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son - Jack in 2002; 1 Great-Granddaughter

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 17 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Joe (Mary Ann) Meyer and Ray Meyer both of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Edward “Scotty” Meyer, John Meyer, Marge Danen, Gina Querin, Fr. Bernard Meyer, Larry & Leon Meyer

DECEASED FATHER: John Meyer DECEASED MOTHER: Agnes (Pritzl) Meyer

PALLBEARERS: Dale & Gerald Meyer, Dave Kent, Darold Wollenberg, Dave & John Dvorak

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

NAME OF DECEASED:
HALLIE VIOLA BRANOWITZER

AGE: Newborn

ADDRESS: N4718 State Highway 13 Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:18 P.M. Friday, February 28, 2014 at the Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 3 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

INTERMENT: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 28, 2014 in Marshfield where she was baptized at that time

SURVIVING PARENTS: Douglas R. (Alyssa M. Linsmeyer) Branowitzer of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHER: Xander John Branowitzer of Medford

SURVIVING GRANDPARENTS: Paternal: Ronald Branowitzer of Conway, Pennsylvania and Patricia Donaldson of Conway, Pennsylvania
Maternal: Dennis (Lynn) Linsmeyer of Janesville and Cindy Meyer of Medford
Maternal Great-Grandmother’s: Viola Vogt of Butternut and Darlene Linsmeyer of Butternut
Also survived by Aunts, Uncles, Other Relatives and Close Friends

PALLBEARER: Hallie’s Daddy will serve as pallbearer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hallie’s family
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