IDA C. PAGEL

NAME OF DECEASED: IDA C. PAGEL AGE: 100

ADDRESS: 135 S. Gibson St. Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:53 P.M. Friday, June 27, 2014 at Aspirus Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 16 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 2, at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen II Cemetery

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday July 2, at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 22, 1913 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Area High School and Medford Area Elementary School

MARRIAGE: November 9, 1932 in Medford to Clarence H. Pagel and he preceded her in death in 1988

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage, Ida and her husband bought some land and built their own home. There she was a home maker and would do custom sewing for people in the area. Ida liked doing cross stitching, playing cards, reading, canning, baking, making homemade bread and enjoyed watching game shows.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford where she was a member of the Priscilla Club and part of the Ladies of Immanuel group

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Marlene (Daniel) Drumel of Wind Lake, Jan (William) Quello of Las Vegas, NV, and Donald (Lorraine) Pagel of Dallas, TX

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 4 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 7

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Mildred Winkel, Elsie Paugel, Mabel Thiel, Lenora Langteau, Walter Winkel and Christ Winkel

DECEASED FATHER: Christ Ernest Winkel DECEASED MOTHER: Ida Wilhelmina (Rasler) Winkel

OTHER INFORMATION:
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DIANE C. RIEMER

NAME OF DECEASED: DIANE C. RIEMER AGE: 71

ADDRESS: Cedar Court Apts., 617 W. Cedar St., #15, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:06 P.M. Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Colonial Center Nursing Home in Colby WI where she had resided for the past 2 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 1 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastors Kelly Taylor-Schaus & Nancy Amacher

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen II Cemetery

VISITATION: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday, July 1

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 26, 1943 in the Town of Medford

EDUCATION: Anderson Elementary School, Town of Medford & attended Medford High School

MARRIAGE: 1st: In 1963 at Medford to Elvin Raasch, Sr. and they were later divorced
2nd: In 1978 at Medford to William “Bill” Riemer and they were later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked as a bartender and bar owner in the Medford for 29 years & loved every minute of it. She enjoyed flower gardening, dancing, polka music, decorating for the Holidays, spending time with her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Stepping Stones Shelter of Medford was important in her life.

MEMBER OF: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford; Taylor County Tavern League

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Michael (Gale) Raasch of Stetsonville, Cyndy (Mike) Sherlock of Valparaiso, IN, Nancy (Bob) Simoneaux of Roy, WA, Elvin Raasch, Jr. & fiancé - Laura of Grand Rapids, MI, Bill Riemer, Jr. & special friend Kathie of Wausau
Grandchildren – Christina, Erick, Shawndee, Bobbi Jo, Levi, Jaclyn, Alyson, Carly, Jason, Jessica, Joy & William

CHILDREN DECEASED: Granddaughter – Catherine Sherlock; Great-Grandchildren: Amanda Stansbery, Erica Simoneaux

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 12 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 8

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sheryl (Larry) Brandner of Medford, Ray (Arlys) Piller of Trego
Sister-in-law: Debbie Piller of Clear Lake, WI; Special Friend – Janet Betz of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Cynthia Gengler & Wayne Piller

DECEASED FATHER: Arthur Gustav Piller DECEASED MOTHER: Linda Mary Schwarting

PALLBEARERS: Jim Metz, Shawn Hana, Dale Prochnow, Jr., Tim Leader, Gary & Mark Piller

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to Stepping Stone, Inc. of Medford; Further survived by her dog - Chance
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NANCY J. NIZNIK

NAME OF DECEASED: NANCY J. NIZNIK AGE: 69

ADDRESS: 25394 293rd Ave., Holcombe, WI; a former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:50 A.M. Thursday, June 19, 2014 at her home with her family by her side.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per her request no services will be held

VISITATION: Memorial Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 26, 1944 in Longwood, WI

EDUCATION: 1963 graduate of Owen-Withee High School

MARRIAGE: October 19, 1963 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Lublin, WI to Paul E. Niznik Jr. of Holcombe

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They settled in the Stetsonville area in 1969, where they resided until 2009. She was employed with Phillips Plastics in Medford for more than 30 years. After retirement, Nancy and Paul moved to their home on Lake Holcombe. Nancy’s boundless love for her family encompassed her life. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great granddaughter. She very much enjoyed visiting with friends, other family members and neighbors as well. Nancy was an avid reader, and put priority on keeping up to date on current events and local community news. During retirement, she took pleasure in working in her yard on landscaping and her flower gardens. She’s left many great memories for those who knew her, including the hostas and lilies from her gardens, which she shared with others. Throughout her years, Nancy also enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s school and sporting events, cooking for her family and hosting gatherings.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Paul E. Niznik, Jr. of Holcombe

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Alice Denzine of Dorchester, Paul A. (Kriste) Niznik of Medford and Danelle (Jeff) Hraby of Medford

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Kole, Konnor and Kwinton Denzine of Dorchester, Brittany Niznik of Eau Claire, Brianna Niznik of Medford, Kordell and Korissa Hraby of Medford
GR-GRANDDAUGHTER: Aubrey Niznik of Eau Claire

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Eileen (August) Schreiber of Flambeau, Allen (Carol) Bower of Rock Dam, Dale (Kris) Bower of Holcombe, Galen (April) Bower of Big Bend, Duane (Mary) Bower of Watertown and Diane (Mike) Sydow of Plymouth

DECEASED BROTHER/SISTER: Ronald and Sharon Bower, both in infancy

DECEASED NEPHEW: John Bower

DECEASED FATHER: Albert C. Bower

DECEASED MOTHER: Alice I. Cleveland

OTHER INFORMATION: Also survived by many nephews, nieces and other extended family.
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CLARENCE E. JUDNIC

NAME OF DECEASED:
CLARENCE E. JUDNIC

AGE: 87

ADDRESS: 620 Williams Court, Medford; City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 18 at the Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford where he had resided for the past 1 month.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:30 P.M. Saturday June 21, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where full military honors will be performed by the Medford Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: St. Ann’s Cemetery in the Township of Greenwood

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday June 20, at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford with a 7:00 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 12:00 P.M. to 1:15 P.M. Saturday, June 21, at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 8, 1927 in the Township of Greenwood

EDUCATION: Buddy School in the Township of Greenwood

MARRIAGE: September 30, 1950 at St. Ann’s in the Township of Greenwood to Marcella L. Imbach

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After school Clarence helped on his parent’s farm. He then worked for the Rural Electric Association for a period of time. He was then drafted in U.S. Army in January 1949 until December 1949. After his marriage he worked for Harold Christianson in Abbotsford for about 2 years. Clarence then owned and operated a dairy farm in the Township of Greenwood for 40 years until his retirement. After retiring, he moved to Medford in 1991. Clarence enjoyed reading, watching football and being with his family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford
Past Member: St. John’s the Baptist Church, St. Ann’s Catholic Church and the Rib Lake Knights of Columbus

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Marcella L. Judnic of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 5 Sons: Mike of Rib Lake, James (Deb) of Whittlesey, Robert of Farmington, Minnesota, Tom (Carol) of Medford and Gary (Cheryl) of Spencer
2 Daughters: Mary (Dennis) Gebert and Audrey (Pat) Noland both of Medford
Son-In-Law: Bob Gebert

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Patricia “Pat” Gebert in 2008

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 15 and 2 Step-Grandchildren

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 12 and 4 Step Great-Grandchildren

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Angeline Strebig of Medford, Rose Schilling of Chicago, Illinois, Betty Imbach of Whittlesey, Lester (Marilyn) Judnic of Merrill and Harvey (Arlene) Judnic of Rib Lake
Sister-In-Law: Ruth Judnic of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Joe and Carl Judnic, Mary Nezval, and one sister in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph Judnic

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Judnic (Maiden Name: Mauser)

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Jason, Cody and Amanda Judnic, Nathan Gebert, Jennifer Winterhack and Travis Noland

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Parish or to be used for masses
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DONOVAN “SPOOK” P. SYNOL

NAME OF DECEASED: DONOVAN “SPOOK” P. SYNOL AGE: 66

ADDRESS: N3890 Grahl Drive Medford, Township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:12 A.M. Monday June 9, at his residence in the Town of Browning under the loving care of his family.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No Services will be held

VISITATION: Memorial Visitation will be 1P.M. to 3P.M. Saturday June 14, at the Medford VFW Club with military honors performed by Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post# 5729 at 3P.M.

INTERMENT: Private graveside service at Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 17, 1948 in Medford

EDUCATION: Clearview Elementary School, Rib Lake and attended Rib Lake High School, attended Auto Body School

MARRIAGE: July 3. 1971 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Medford to Dorothy “Jo” Jauernig and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: During his senior year Donovan was drafted into the U.S. Army and served from 1968 to 1969 during the Vietnam War. Donovan worked at K & W Body Shop in Medford for a period of time. He then worked at KB Body Shop in Merrill for a number of years. Donovan then worked at Feddick Ford in Abbotsford until his retirement. He enjoyed NASCAR races, golf, bowling, tinkering with cars and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Landua-Jensen American Legion Post # 147, Medford and Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post #5729, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Dorothy “Jo” M. Synol of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dana (Buck) Smith of Medford and Dani (Tyler) Bergeson of Wausau

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: Derek Synol in 1986

LIVING GRANDDAUGHTERS: Kendra, Brooke and Myah Smith, Madisyn Bergeson

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Richard “Dick” Synol of Shawano and Raymond “Ray” (Kathleen) Synol of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Kenneth Synol in 1968

DECEASED FATHER: Walter John Synol DECEASED MOTHER: Bernice Bertagnoli

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Donovan’s family to be designated at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake are assisting the family with arrangements.
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HERBERT 'HERB" C. NUERNBERGER

Herbert “Herb” C. Nuernberger, age 88 of Medford died on Saturday, June 7 at the Aspirus Care and Rehab Center, Medford where he had resided for the past 1 ½ years.

He was born July 22, 1925 in the Township of Little Black to the late Rudolph and Emelia (Diedrich) Nuernberger. He attended the Little White School in the Township of Little Black and was a 1943 graduate of Medford High School.

On December 18, 1946 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Holway he married Lorraine A. Olson. Herb worked at the Medford Cooperative Creamery and then at the Memorial Hospital for 20 years where he retired at the age of 62. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking, crafts and spending time with his family. Herb enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford.

Herbert is survived by his loving wife Lorraine A. Nuernberger of Medford, 3 Sons: Dennis, Bruce (Sue) and Lee (Jean) Nuernberger all of Medford and 4 Daughters: Kay (Barry) Steevens of Columbia, Missouri, Janet (John) Kushlan of Franklin, Vicki Leonard of Alamogordo, New Mexico and Joan Kristan of Madison. He is also survived by 9 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. Sister: Judith (William) Sunderlin of Fargo, North Dakota and 2 Sisters-In-Law: Evelyn Ried of New Berlin and Mildred Olson of Abbotsford.
Herbert was preceded in death by his parents, 3 Brothers: Elmer, Rynold and John Nuernberger and 3 Sisters: Louise Berry, Erna Geiger and Kathryn Russel.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 12 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford with Pastor Nancy Amacher and Pastor Kelly Taylor-Schaus officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Thursday, June 12 at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Herb's name to the St. Paul's Building Fund. Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements. For online condolences please visit- hemerfuneralservice.com