ROSEALLEY L. MUELLER

NAME OF DECEASED: ROSEALLEY L. MUELLER AGE: 25 min

ADDRESS: 64 MCT Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:15 PM Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Medford Aspirus Hospital in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 25, 2014 in Medford

SURVIVING BROTHERS: Johnathan Mueller, Keedan Harvey-Mueller and Emmett Mueller

SURVIVING PARENTS: Amber L. Harvey and Lucas M. Mueller

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DR. VLADIMIR UHRI

NAME OF DECEASED: DR. VLADIMIR UHRI AGE: 81

ADDRESS: 407 N. 7th Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Thursday, July 24 at Halina's Residential Home, St. Charles, IL where he had resided for the past 5 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 29 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Michael Milec

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4:00 PM until the time of services at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 29

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 18, 1933 at Sasova, Slovakia

EDUCATION: Brno, Czechoslovakia

MARRIAGE: September 26, 1970 at Riverside, IL to Carol Toporis and she preceded him in death February 24, 2004

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Educated as a medical doctor in Czechoslovakia. He escaped from communist Czechoslovakia in 1966 and came to the United States settling in Chicago. After his marriage, they moved to Detroit and then to Medford in 1973 where he had a private medical practice until his retirement. He pastored a church in Medford for many years and wrote books in Slovak to minister to his homeland. He enjoyed writing and his ministry.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: John (Jennifer) Uhri of South Elgin, IL
Janet (Lukas) Clifford of Marion, IN and Michelle (David) Klaes of Nashville, TN

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 5

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Lubka Licha of Slovakia

DECEASED FATHER: Jan Uhrin DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Kuriatkova

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hope Hospice of Medford
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MARJORIE “MARGE” A. JOCHIMSEN

NAME OF DECEASED: MARJORIE “MARGE” A. JOCHIMSEN AGE: 80

ADDRESS: W5990 Pine Avenue, Medford; A Township of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, July 22 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 5 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 25 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Nancy Amacher

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

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM on Thursday, July 24 where there will be a 7:00 PM American Legion Auxiliary service held; also at church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, July 25

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 5, 1933 at the Town of Holway

EDUCATION: Town of Little Black and Medford area elementary schools, graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 13, 1953 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford to Wayne “Shorty” Jochimsen and he preceded her in death March 22, 2011

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She clerked at Jensen’s IGA in Medford for a period of time. Then she clerked and managed the health & beauty department at the Medford Co-op until retirement. She enjoyed Sudoku puzzles, plastic canvas work, traveling, reading, gardening & the performing arts.

MEMBER OF: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford; Lifetime member of the Stetsonville American Legion Auxiliary

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Marguerite Jochimsen of Medford and Michael Jochimsen of Medford
Grandsons – Travis (Brittany) Jochimsen of KY & Cody Jochimsen of Stevens Point
Great Grandson – Jayse Jochimsen of KY

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Alvin (Gerry) Frahmann of Medford, Mildred Rothamer of Janesville, Dorothy (Edward) Kraemer of Medford, Elaine Bartelt of Medford, Richard Frahmann of Medford
Sister-in-law: Ida Frahmann of Nebraska

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Raymond “Red” Frahmann

DECEASED FATHER: Otto Frahmann DECEASED MOTHER: Elizabeth Krug

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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SHAWN K. STEEN

NAME OF DECEASED: SHAWN K. STEEN AGE: 35

ADDRESS: W5443 Allman Ave., Medford; Town of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:50 PM Wednesday, July 16 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where he had been a patient for the past 1 day

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 26 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Nancy Amacher

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II at a later date

VISITATION: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 26

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 13, 1978 at Marshfield

EDUCATION: Medford Area Elementary Schools & attended Medford High School

MARRIAGE: previously married and divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked as a cook in the Medford & Phillips areas and the Ohio area while residing there. He also played in various bands. He enjoyed cooking, baking, music and his nieces.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Jennifer Steen and significant other – Jamie Pester both of Medford
Nieces – Charity, Maddison & Kaitlyn Pester

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Twin sisters in infancy

SURVIVING PARENTS: Father – Calvin Steen of Medford
Paternal Grandmother - Dorothy Steen of Dorchester

DECEASED MOTHER: Barbara Ann LaShay Steen in 1990

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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GALE A. NIGGEMANN

NAME OF DECEASED: GALE A. NIGGEMANN AGE: 56

ADDRESS: N6760 State Highway 13, Medford; A Township of Chelsea resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:15 AM Tuesday, July 15 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 13 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 10:30 AM Saturday, July 19 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Chelsea Community Cemetery – Town of Chelsea

VISITATION: Friday, July 18 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church Social Center & Fireplace Lounge, Medford from 4:00 PM until the time of the Catholic prayer service at 7:30 PM which will be next door at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Also at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of funeral mass at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 19

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 17, 1958 at Medford

EDUCATION: Fairfield Elementary School, Town of Goodrich, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Day School, Medford, and was a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 14, 1980 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea to George H. Niggemann, Jr. and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she worked at the Welcome Inn Motel & Weather Shield Mfg. in Medford for periods of time. After their marriage they farmed in the Town of Chelsea until her recent ill health. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her faith, her church, 4 wheeling and traveling. She enjoyed helping with Knights of Columbus activities.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Historic St. Ann’s, Town of Greenwood; Sponsoring Children from St. Jude

SURVIVING SPOUSE: George H. Niggemann, Jr. of Chelsea

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Justin (Emily) Niggemann of Chelsea, Aaron (Rochelle) Niggemann of Marshfield, Brian (Megan) Niggemann of Caledonia
Grandchildren – Katie, Grace, Josh & Nicole Niggemann

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Duane (Linda) Dassow of Medford, Russ (Special friend – Lenore) Dassow of Medford, Jerry (Cindy) Dassow of Medford, Lynn (Duane) Bahr of Medford & Gordon Dassow of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother-in-law: Dave Hraby

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother – Evangeline (Jari) Dassow of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Gerald Dassow

PALLBEARERS: Dave and Jason Hraby, Ryan Bahr, Jesse Niggemann, Mark Dassow, Matt Ulrich

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MARY L. MAKI

NAME OF DECEASED: MARY L. MAKI AGE: 67

ADDRESS: 135 S. Main St. Apt 214 Medford former Green Bay resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:27 A.M. Monday, July 14, at Aspirus Care and Rehab where she had been a resident for the past 18 days, surrounded by her family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Graveside Committal Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 19, at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Hillsboro

OFFICIATING: Rev. Isaac Fleming

INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Hillsboro

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 16, 1946 in Hillsboro

EDUCATION: Mary is a graduate of Hillsboro High School and attended Hillsboro Area Elementary School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school Mary lived in Madison for a number of years. She then moved to Green Bay where she worked as a nursing assistant at Rennes Nursing Care and Rehab Center for a number of years. Mary then worked at her favorite job as a receptionist at the Green Bay Mayor's Office. In February of 2014, she moved to Medford to be closer to her grandchildren. Mary enjoyed shopping and jewelry, she loved to travel and be outdoors. Mary also loved and cherished her family and friends.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Ellen (Robert) Boivin of Green Bay, Shane (Tammy) Novy of Glennville, GA, and Corey Tonia) Zick of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 4 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 4

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Robert (Terri) Jung of Prairie Du Chien, James Jung of Crescent City, FL, Ruth Anne (“Skip”) Hull of Lake Matagana, Betty Thomason of Neenah and Fritz Jung of Madison

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Special Friend: Vince Reagen in 2013

DECEASED FATHER: Robert Jung DECEASED MOTHER: Virginia V. Crouch

PALLBEARERS: Corey Zick, Shane Novy and Aaron Kennelly

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Mary's family to be designated at a later date.
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FRANKLIN “FRANK” S. KALMON

NAME OF DECEASED: FRANKLIN “FRANK” S. KALMON AGE: 83

ADDRESS: 415 E. County Road A, Stetsonville

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:25 AM Sunday, July 13 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where he had resided for the past 2 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, July 18 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery at a later date

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, July 18

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 21, 1930 at the Township of Hammel

EDUCATION: Brookside Elementary School, Town of Hammel, graduate of Medford High School, Taylor County Normal School, Medford and received a degree in education from UW – Stevens Point

MARRIAGE: November 29, 1954 at Lublin to Margaret “Marge” M. Zagorski and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. After his marriage, they resided in Milwaukee and he worked at Allis Chalmers for a period of time. After his education, he taught elementary education in Pell Lake, WI schools while residing in Lake Geneva. They moved to Medford and he taught school & was a principal in the Owen school district for a period of time. During the summer months, he worked concrete construction in the Thorp area. They farmed in the Town of Holway and did area real estate work for periods of time. In retirement he delivered parts for Northwest Trucks. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, drawing, fishing, hunting, traveling, social talking, making chili & spending time with his family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford & its singing group “The Monks”; Medford Knights of Columbus; Medford VFW Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Margaret “Marge” Kalmon of Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Mike (Edna) Kalmon of Georgia, Lynn (Larry) Kloth of Iowa, Mark Kalmon of Medford, Greg (Lisa) Kalmon of Tennessee, Brad (Becky) Kalmon of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 15 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Elaine L. (George) Southworth of Medford, Stephen Kalmon of Withee, David (Laura) Kalmon of Medford, Patricia (Allen) Huber of Medford, Jeffrey (Debra) Kalmon of Oakland, CA, George (Rita) Kalmon of Medford
Sisters-in-law: Imy Kalmon of Washburn & Penny Kalmon of Hudson

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Allen & Dennis Kalmon

DECEASED FATHER: Stephen Gabriel Kalmon DECEASED MOTHER: Laura Ida Larson

PALLBEARERS: Larry Kloth, Mike, Mark, Greg, Brad & George Kalmon

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to Holy Rosary Church and School, Medford
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JOYCE A. PETERSON

NAME OF DECEASED: JOYCE A. PETERSON

AGE: 77

ADDRESS: 645 E. Taylor St. Medford City of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:35 A.M. Saturday, July 12, at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau where she had been a patient for the past 6 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 16, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00A.M. Wednesday, July 16, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 5, 1937 in Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Graduate of St. Maria Catholic High School and attended Chicago Area Elementary School

MARRIAGE: November 5, 1955 in Chicago IL to Robert E. Ryszkiewicz

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage Joyce lived in Downer’s Grove IL where she worked at Rex Nord Chain Belt making plane bearings for a period of time. She then moved to Lublin where she worked at ITT Insurance in Thorp for a period of time. Joyce helped run the family dairy farm in Lublin and she also worked at Zastrow Care Center in Gilman. Most recently, Joyce worked at Memorial Health Center as a laundry assistant. She enjoyed oil painting, making homemade cards, reading mystery books and she was a pro at crossword puzzles.

MEMBER OF: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Lublin and the Taylor County Home Makers Club in Lublin

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Robert “Bob” (Pam) Ryszkiewicz of Dorchester, Mike Ryszkiewicz of Medford, Kenneth “Ken” (Faye) Ryszkiewicz of Caryville and Susan (Shawn) Davies of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Monica (Jon) Jean, Austin and Ashley Davies

GR-GRANDSON: Kyle Jean

DECEASED FATHER: Raymond C. Peterson

DECEASED MOTHER: Jeanette L. Gritz

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Joyce’s family to be designated at a later date
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RUTH M. PETERSON

NAME OF DECEASED: RUTH M. PETERSON AGE: 81

ADDRESS: 16 Evergreen Terrace, Dorchester

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 2:50 PM on Tuesday, July 8 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where she had been taken earlier by ambulance

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, July 12 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kelly Taylor-Schaus

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II at a later date

VISITATION: 4-7 PM Friday, July 11 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, July 12 at the church

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 27, 1933 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford area elementary schools

MARRIAGE: June 27, 1953 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville to Charles O. Peterson and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked most of her life as a housewife & mother raising her 15 children. She worked for a period of time at Dorchester Furniture & Silberman’s Fur in Medford. Then in 1990 they moved to Minnesota and she worked as a bookkeeper for a ginseng farm until her retirement in 1997 and moved to Dorchester. She enjoyed visits from her children & their families, camping & Saturday nights watching Molly B.

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

SURVIVING HUSBAND OF 61 YEARS: Charles “Charlie” O. Peterson of Dorchester

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Julie (Ron) Haas of Marshfield, Debora (Lance) Dahl of Medford, Mike (Beverly) of Medford, Mark (Audrey) of St. Charles, MO, Charlene (George) Velon of Chicago, Larry of Wausau, Patricia (Roger) Hamus of Unity, Cindy (Russell) Hamus of Dorchester, David (Leeta) of Rib Lake, Dale (Chris) of Medford, Darla of Medford, Kevin of Medford, Kenny (Amy) of Medford, Jamie of St. Francis, MN, Chucky (Carrie) of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 28 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 18

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Wally (Norma) Anderson of Little Black, Margaret (Frank) Murphy of Medford, Russell (Cheryl) Anderson of Withee
2 sisters-in-law: Rose Anderson of Medford & Shirley Haizel of Holcombe

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Paul, Carl & Chester Anderson; Sisters – Mary Sperl & Betty Bruton

DECEASED FATHER: Elmer Anderson DECEASED MOTHER: Grace Clarkson

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons – Allen Hamus, Clint, Josh, Shawn, Dustin & Jordon Peterson

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by special friend & cousin – Ruby Neuman of Medford
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DAVID C. HEMKE

NAME OF DECEASED: DAVID C. HEMKE

AGE: 62

ADDRESS: 607 College St. Medford City of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: July 7, at St. Joseph’s Hospital

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Service will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 19, at the First Presbyterian Church in Marshfield and will be officiated by Rev. Dr. Kevin Buchanan

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 18, at the United Methodist Church in Medford with a 7:00 P.M. prayer service held by Pastor Kyochul Shin

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 29, 1952 in Milwaukee

EDUCATION: Attained his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from UW Milwaukee in 1974 and is a 1970 Graduate of Nathan Hale High School in West Allis

MARRIAGE: July 17, 1976 in West Allis to Marla J. Spear who survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Dave has served his community in numerous ways. After attaining his bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Dave moved from Milwaukee to Medford. He worked for the Taylor County Human Services for 34 ½ years, and retired in 2009. He has served as a board member and volunteer to organizations that benefit others including Stepping Stones, Taylor County Literacy Council, and the Salvation Army. His Leadership as president of Family Health Center of Marshfield has brought forth several dental clinics for people in need in North Central WI. His love for music was apparent, as he sang with church choirs and the Central Chamber Chorale for over 25 years.


SURVIVING SPOUSE: Marla S. Hemke of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Rachel Hemke of New Hope, MN and Becca Hemke of Carver, MN

SURVIVING SISTER: Deborah (Randy) Betterly of Milwaukee

DECEASED FATHER: William Hemke DECEASED MOTHER: Jeanette (Kuehn) Hemke

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Habitate For Humanity or Central Chamber Chorale of Marshfield. (Address for Central Chamber Chorale Inc. – P.O. Box 283 Marshfield, WI 54449-0283)
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MARCELLA O. NYE

NAME OF DECEASED: MARCELLA O. NYE AGE: 95

ADDRESS: 604 S. Webb St., Wittenberg, WI; A former Rib Lake area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:37 AM Tuesday, July 8 at Homme Home in Wittenberg where she had resided for the past 4 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, July 11 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, July 11

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 20, 1919 at Thorp, WI

EDUCATION: St. Bernard’s Catholic Church School, Thorp, WI

MARRIAGE: May 3, 1939 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Thorp to Manford William Nye & he preceded her in death 1-20-96

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage, they farmed in the Thorp area until moving to the Rib Lake area in 1947. They farmed there until moving into the Village of Rib Lake. She worked as a gluer for Gem Products Shoe Factory in Rib Lake for 20 years. Then she worked 2 years at the Rib Lake Health Care Center. She has resided in Antigo since 2008. She enjoyed walking.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake and was a past member of its Christian Mothers

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Ronald (Myra) Nye of Antigo & Lois (Roman) Lamberty of Jasper, TX
Granddaughter – Nikki Lamberty of TX
Special God-Daughter: Bernadine Nitz of Neenah

CHILDREN DECEASED: Grandson – Shannon Lamberty

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Bernard (Mary Ann) Mertens of Thorp, Robert (Rosaile) Mertens of Thorp & Father Michael Mertens of La Crosse
Sisters – Margaret Slowiak of Stanley, Delores Techmeir of Stanley & Theresa Westberg of Altoona

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Catherine Hazuga, Helen Koenig, Ruth Weix, Marie Weix, Francis & Hugo Mertens

DECEASED FATHER: Oscar Mertens DECEASED MOTHER: Catherine Heiman

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to either Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake or the Rib Lake Fire Department
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EDWIN L. CHARITON

NAME OF DECEASED: EDWIN L. CHARITON AGE: 63

ADDRESS: N3699 Shattuck, Medford; A Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced dead at 7:00 PM on Sunday, July 6 at his residence in the Town of Medford

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

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger or Deacon Joseph Stefancin

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Thursday, July 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 3, 1951 at Medford

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford and was a 1969 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: August 10, 1979 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Beth A. Smith and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked maintenance at Hurd Millwork in Medford for many years until ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, racing snowmobiles & woodworking.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Beth A. Chariton of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – Becky (William) Murray of Wausau & Barbara (Jeremy) Springer of Edgar

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Dawn Wicks, Cathy, Donna, Pamela & Melody Chariton, Penny (Mark) McCumber; Brothers – Terry (Julie), Steve (Sherry), Patrick (Carol) & Michael, all of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Edwin William Chariton DECEASED MOTHER: Ramona Gene Molzner

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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GABRIEL J. “IRON MAN” SIGMUND

NAME OF DECEASED:
GABRIEL J. “IRON MAN” SIGMUND
AGE: 13

ADDRESS: W6604 State Highway 64 Medford, WI Township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:45 A.M. Friday, July 4 at Lake Holcombe, WI

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 12, at Hemer Funeral Home – Medford, WI

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. at Hemer Funeral Home – Medford, WI

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 2, 2001 at St. Joseph’s Hospital – Marshfield, WI

EDUCATION: Gabriel attended Medford Area Elementary and Medford Area Middle School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Gabriel loved fishing, going to movies and watching his brothers and sisters in sporting events.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Bailee (Jesse) Cheever of Medford, Eliana, Tahlia, Isabella, Ezekiel, Lydia, Thaddeus, Leila and Avary Sigmund all of Medford

SURVIVING NEPHEW: Gabriel J. Cheever of Medford

SURVIVING GRANDPARENTS: Maternal: Grandfather- Dale Feather of Waukesha and Grandmother- Carolyn (Darrell) Doyscher of Wautoma
Paternal: Dick and Janet Sigmund of Medford

SURVIVING PARENTS: Eric and Dawn Sigmund of Medford

HONORARY URNBEARER: Karl Mahner

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Gabriel’s family to be designated at a later date.
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CHERYL “SHERI” M. MEYER

NAME OF DECEASED: CHERYL “SHERI” M. MEYER AGE: 64

ADDRESS: W767 St. Hwy. 86, Ogema, WI 54459; Township of Spirit, Price County resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 7:10 AM on Tuesday, July 1 at her residence in the Town of Spirit

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, July 5 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, 859 Fayette Avenue, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Pastor James Heffner

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

VISITATION: at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Rib Lake on Saturday, July 5 from 12 noon until the time of services at 1:30 PM

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 18, 1949 at Medford

EDUCATION: Trinity Lutheran Parochial School in Raymond Center, WI; was a 1967 graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE: June 1, 1968 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Town of Spirit to John A. Meyer and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage, they resided in Milwaukee, Gays Mills, Ogema, Withee, Thorp & Gilman for periods of time. While in Gays Mills, she operated an apple orchard and a restaurant for periods of time. For the past 10 years, she has been residing at her present address in the Town of Spirit. She enjoyed traveling, playing pool, camping, fishing, collecting angels, shopping, cooking & spending time with her grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Town of Spirit

SURVIVING SPOUSE: John A. Meyer of the Town of Spirit

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Kevin (Dawn) Meyer of Kaukauna & Jeff Meyer of Eau Claire
Grandchildren – Kelsey, Brady, Zachery & Jordan Meyer, Andrea Schmeck
Great Granddaughter – Serenity Schmeck

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter Nicole Lynn Meyer in 1974

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Ron (Ruth) Komarek of Westboro, Dennis (Debbie) Komarek of Rib Lake, Scott (Carrie) Komarek of Ogema, Delores (Terry) Elliott of Lublin

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Raymond Komarek & Beverly Strobach

DECEASED FATHER: Orval Raymond Komarek DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Helena Huebner

OTHER INFORMATION: Further preceded in death by her Nephew – Ronald Komarek Jr., various Aunts & Uncles
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JOAN A. ZULEGER

NAME OF DECEASED: JOAN A. ZULEGER AGE: 75

ADDRESS: W4236 County Road M Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:40 A.M. Tuesday, July 1, at Our House Assisted Living where she was a resident for the past 1 day.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 3, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Father Dennis Meulemans and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

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

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 3, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 17, 1939 in Medford

EDUCATION: Joan attended grade school at Mathey School and was a 1957 graduate of Medford Area High School

MARRIAGE: November 15, 1958 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church to James D. Zuleger of Medford and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Joan worked at Passehl’s Drug Store for a number of years. She then worked at the Medford Co-op in hardware for a number of years. Joan enjoyed spending time at her lake home on North Twin Lake. In her younger years, she liked snowmobile riding. She loved baking cookies at Christmas time, flowers and spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: Guziak Bowler’s Team, a catcher for the Whittlesey Women’s Softball Team, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Whittlesey

SURVIVING SPOUSE: James D. Zuleger of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Julee (Kevin) Klemm and Jill (Bruce) Dassow both of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 3 - Cole (Jenny) Klemm of Medford, Anne Klemm of Minneapolis, MN and Jake Dassow of Medford

SURVIVING BROTHER/SISTER: Lee (Lyn) Jensen and Lois (Hank) Pernsteiner both of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Norman Jensen

DECEASED MOTHER: Alice (Rudolph) Jensen

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Cole, Jenny, and Anne Klemm and Jake Dassow

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