GAIL A. LINZNER

NAME OF DECEASED:
GAIL A. LINZNER

AGE: 62

ADDRESS: 1211 Railroad St. Rib Lake former resident of Milwaukee

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:20 A.M. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Aspirus Medford Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 2 days.

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

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 8, 1952 in Medford

EDUCATION: Gail attended Medford and Milwaukee Area Schools

MARRIAGE: February 13, 1971 in Medford to Michael F. Linzner and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Gail was a loving foster mother to 9 children beyond her own 4 children. She enjoyed reading, planting flowers, feeding the birds and caring for her family.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Michael F. Linzner of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dawn (Martin) Bernal of Des Plaines, IL, Jodi (Ismael) Ruiz of Medford, Amy (Lance) Dehne of Medford, Michelle (Elias) Sandoval of Medford and Foster Son: John (Natosha) Griffiths of Warne, NC

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 2: Arika & Joey Bernal & 2 Foster Grandchildren: Gabriella & Vanessa Griffiths

SURVIVING SISTER: Nina (Don) Schreiner of Arlington Heights, IL

BROTHER DECEASED: Lesley “Bub” Willett Jr.

DECEASED FATHER: Lesley A. Willett Sr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Hazel A. Schlais

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gail’s family to be designated at a later date.
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ROBERT "BOBBY" H. PILLER

NAME OF DECEASED: ROBERT “BOBBY” H. PILLER AGE: 94

ADDRESS: 317 W. County Road A Stetsonville Village of Stetsonville Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:30 A.M. Wednesday, January 28 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and under the care of hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: 1:30 P.M. Friday, January 30 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Frederick Brost

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION: 11:30 A.M. until the time of services at 1:30 P.M. Friday, January 30 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 4, 1920 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Public Schools

MARRIAGE: December 26, 1942, he married Florence “Dolly” E. Schwarting and she preceded him in death on April 18, 2013

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage, Robert and Dolly farmed in Medford and he also worked at Hurd in Medford. In 1967, they relocated where they lived for 23 years, during this time Robert drove truck for the State of Illinois until his retirement in 1986. In 1990, they then moved back to Stetsonville where they owned and operated Partners Bar and Restaurant, retiring a second time in 1994. Robert was a very hard worker and enjoyed gardening. He loved his family especially his grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 4 Sons: Gary of Medford, Bruce of Fond du Lac, Mark (Debbie) of Ocala, Florida and Rocky (Debbie) of Crystal Lake, Illinois
2 Daughters: Betty (Dennis) Elliott of Cortland, Illinois and Lynn (Doug) Retherford of DeKalb, Illinois
Daughter-In-Law: Dora Piller of Schaumburg, Illinois

CHILDREN DECEASED: Donna and Dennis “Butch”

16 GRANDCHILDREN

21 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

4 GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

SURVIVING SISTER: Genevieve Jochimsen of Minneapolis, Minnesota

6 BROTHERS DECEASED

DECEASED FATHER: Otto Piller

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Piller (Maiden Name: Sickinger)

PALLBEARERS:

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to Hope Hospice.

EDWIN "LEE" SMITH

NAME OF DECEASED: EDWIN "LEE" L. SMITH AGE: 91

ADDRESS: N3318 Hall Drive, Medford; A Township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:25 PM Monday, January 26 at his residence in the Town of Browning under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: 1:30 PM Friday, January 30 at United Methodist Church, Medford where there will be military rites performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Rev Kyochul Shin

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery

VISITATION: United Methodist Church, Medford from 12 noon until the time of services at 1:30 PM on Friday, January 30

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 17, 1923 at Downing, WI

EDUCATION: Medford elementary schools, 1943 graduate of Medford High School, attended Technical College in Wausau

MARRIAGE: August 20, 1949 at United Methodist Church, Medford to Ruth A. Hutchinson and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school, he entered the US Navy and was a veteran of WW II serving from 1943-1946 as a radio technician 3rd Class. After the service, he continued his education. Then he worked as a foreman for Steel Structures in Medford for many years until his retirement in 1988. He also operated a hobby farm in the Town of Browning for many years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, making furniture & snowshoes.

MEMBER OF: United Methodist Church, Medford; Medford American Legion Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Ruth A. Smith of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Karen (Mike) Marti of La Valle, WI, Terry (Janie) Smith of Verona, WI, Ricky (Mary) Smith of Tomah, WI, Jeffrey (Linda Geiger) Smith of Medford, Laurie (Tom) Daniels of Wausau

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Daniel Smith in infancy in 1957

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 7

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Florence Hedlund of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Elaine Kramer

DECEASED FATHER: Edwin Clay Smith DECEASED MOTHER: Mae Pearl Barber

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made out to the Medford United Methodist Church, 287 E. Allman, Medford, WI 54451 in his name
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BRIAN C. KULAS

NAME OF DECEASED:
BRIAN C. KULAS

AGE: 77

ADDRESS: W7877 Lake Road Medford Township of Hammel Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:30 A.M. Monday, January 26 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: 1:30 P.M. Saturday, January 31 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford where full military honors will be performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team.

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Athens Cemetery, Athens

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, January 30 at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford and also Saturday from 11:30 A.M. until the time of services at church

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 20, 1937 in Wausau

EDUCATION: Graduate of Wausau High School; Attended UW-Madison where he received a degree in Physical Education and a Graduate degree in Education Administration. During college was member of the Badger Basketball Team from 1955-1959.

MARRIAGE: June 27, 1959 in Wausau to Dona R. Penn

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: During college, he was in ROTC and following graduation fulfilled his military obligation at Fort Benning, Georgia. Later he served in the National Guard where he was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, during the Berlin Crisis, and Fort Knox, Kentucky. In 1959, Brian started his teaching career at Medford High School where he taught physical education and coached the boys’ basketball team. He became Assistant Principal in 1968 and Principal in 1971, a position he held until becoming Assistant Superintendent in 1987. He retired in 1999. Following his retirement, he served as Principal at the Medford Elementary School for one year. Brian was instrumental in the formation of the Medford Education Foundation and Post Prom activities, remaining active in both in his retirement. He continued to work with youth for many years as an instructor for Junior Achievement. He was an avid golfer, sports fan and reader.

MEMBER OF:, Kiwanis, Esadore Area Lake Association, Tee Hi Golf Club, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church where he served six years as Church Council President. He served on the Boards of Directors of Memorial Hospital, Memorial Health Foundation, Taylor Electric Cooperative, Dairyland Power, AnnMarie Foundation, Medford Education Foundation, Federated Youth Foundation, Medford Public Library and Medford Public Library Foundation. Brian received national recognition for developing an education program to teach elementary students about Cooperatives. He was recognized as the Medford Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year in 1986 and inducted into the Medford High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Dona R. Kulas of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Three sons: Kevin (Krista) Kulas of Savage, Minnesota, Kirby (Julie) Kulas of Appleton and Keith Kulas of Marshfield

5 GRANDCHILDREN: Kolby, Kassie, Konor, Katherine and Klaire Kulas

AUNT: Lillian Kundert of Evansville, Indiana

SISTER-IN-LAW: Faye (Donald) Blarek of Wausau
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews and other relatives

DECEASED FATHER: Louis Kulas

DECEASED MOTHER: Dorothy Kulas (Maiden Name: Kercher)

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Brian’s family to be designated at a later date
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Brian taught his students that their years in high school were like a trip on a rocket ship. He inspired all who knew him to reach for the stars. . . .

CHARLOTTE M. HABERMEYER

NAME OF DECEASED:
CHARLOTTE M. HABERMEYER

AGE: 103

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

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:40 A.M. Sunday, January 25 at Country Gardens Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 years and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 31 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: 9:30 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 31 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 7, 1911 in the Township of Little Black

EDUCATION: Attended Dorchester area schools

MARRIAGE: October 6, 1936 to Thomas M. Habermeyer and he preceded her in death on November 14, 1965.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Charlotte was a cook at Liberty Grade School, Medford High School and the Stetsonville Grade School for 40+ years until her retirement at the age of 75. During this time her and her husband, Thomas owned and operated a dairy farm in the Township of Little Black. Charlotte enjoyed knitting, crafts, fishing, playing cards and doing puzzles.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Barbara (David) Dittrich of Medford and Charles (Bonnie) Habermeyer of Stetsonville

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: David Habermeyer on June 21, 1970

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 17

GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 4

SURVIVING BROTHER: Clarence Decker of Colby

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: George, Frank, Jimmy, Olivia, Marie, Theresa, Rose and Matilda
Also twin brothers in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Peter Decker

DECEASED MOTHER: Krezense Decker (Maiden Name: Heigl)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Charlotte’s family to be designated at a later date
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FLOYD L. NEIBACHER

NAME OF DECEASED:
FLOYD L. NEIBACHER

AGE: 85

ADDRESS: 849 S. Park Ave. Medford City of Medford Resident; Former Township of Little Black Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:23 A.M. Friday, January 23 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 30 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Holway

OFFICIATING: Rev. Kris Bjerke-Ulliman

INTERMENT: Our Saviour’s Cemetery, Holway with full military honors performed by the Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville

VISITATION: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, January 29 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and also from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services at 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 30 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Holway

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 6, 1929 in the Township of Holway

EDUCATION: Attended Forest Grove Elementary School in the Township of Holway and a 1947 graduate of Owen High School

MARRIAGE: June 14, 1958 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Holway to Lois C. Berry

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Floyd served in the U.S. Army from July 7, 1954 until May 31, 1956. After his time in the service, he drove truck for Paul Brothers in Owen. Floyd then was a manager at Sauter Brothers in Dorchester from 1957 until 1987. He was also a manager at the C-Store in Dorchester until his retirement in 1991. In his retirement, Floyd enjoyed working out in the woods. He also enjoyed hunting, playing baseball, watching the Cubs and the Bears and reading western books.

MEMBER OF: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Holway, Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville, Served on the Board of Our Saviour’s Cemetery, Holway
Former charter member of Holway AAL and former Timberline Hare-Beagle Club

SURVIVNG SPOUSE: Lois C. Neibacher of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Merwyn (Susan Kerr) Neibacher of Glenwood City, Echo (Chris) Buehler of Medford, Margo (Robert) Gramling of Chippewa Falls, Kurt (Theresa) Neibacher of Carthage, New York and Gary (Sally) Purgett of Owen

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 11

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING SISTERS-IN-LAW: Harriet Vircks of Abbotsford and Doris Neibacher of Owen

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Wilbert and Orville Neibacher
Sister at birth

DECEASED FATHER: Oscar E. Neibacher

DECEASED MOTHER: Dorothy Neibacher (Maiden Name: Hamm)

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Jerry Rankl, Gary Purgett and Dewey Hamm
Active: Hunter and Slate Buehler, Michael and April Neibacher, Samuel Gramling and Travis Purgett

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, Floyd’s family requests memorials to be made to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Cemetery Association or St. Mary’s Cemetery Association of Holway
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PHILIP “FUZZ” G. METZ

NAME OF DECEASED: PHILIP “FUZZ” G. METZ AGE: 64

ADDRESS: 300 E. Allman St. Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:40 P.M. Friday, January 23, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Ministry Home Care & Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: 11:30 A.M. Friday, January 30, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford where there will also be military rites performed by the Stetsonville American Legion Club

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

VISITATION: 9:30 A.M. until time of services at 11:30 A.M. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 6, 1950 in Medford

EDUCATION: Attended Little Black Grade School and was a 1968 graduate of Medford Area High School

MARRIAGE: August 18, 1984 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Medford to Debra J. Scheithauer and she survives.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Fuzz was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He worked for Melvin’s Ready Mix Concrete Company for a number of years. Fuzz then drove truck for Tombstone Pizza for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time at the family cabin.

MEMBER OF: Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519 in Stetsonville and the National Rifle Association

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Deb J. Metz of Medford

SURVIVING PET: loving dog Blazer

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Mona “Monie” (Kayo) Pope of Stetsonville, Jim (Bev) Metz, Paul Metz, Mark (Dee Habeck) Metz, Steve (Kate) Metz all of Medford, Dan (Jeneane) Metz of Stetsonville and Sister-in-Law: Linda Metz of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Chuck Metz and Sister-in-Law: Marge Metz

SURVIVING PARENT: Mother: Beulah D. Metz of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Charles I. Metz

HONORARY URN BEARERS: Nieces & Nephews

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to his family to be designated at a later date or in Fuzz’s name to Ministry Home Care & Hospice.
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BETTY M. DOHM

NAME OF DECEASED: BETTY M. DOHM

AGE: 93

ADDRESS: N2635 Martin Dr. Medford former Town of Deer Creek resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:40 P.M. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the Continental Manor in Abbotsford where she had been a resident for the past 2 years, surrounded by her loving family

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: 11:00 A.M. Monday January 26, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Simon Boyapati

INTERMENT: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Stetsonville

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 27, 1921 in Medford

EDUCATION: Betty attended Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School and Graduated from Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 23, 1942 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford to Robert A. Dohm and he preceded her in death in 2007

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Betty and her husband Robert farmed in the Town of Deer Creek for many years. She was a loving wife and homemaker for her family. Betty enjoyed sewing, gardening, knitting, crocheting, quilting and putting together puzzles. She loved her entire family and created something special for each new family member.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Edward (Cheryl) Dohm of Merrill, Alan (Ann) Dohm of Eau Claire, Bill (Lynn) of Medford, Ray Dohm of Ellsworth, Marlene (Wayne) Roesler of Athens, Donna (Mark) Hrdina of Goodrich and Linda (Duane) Dassow of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Lois Gustafson in 1993 and Rita Dohm in 2005

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 20 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 36 GR-GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Leon (Yvonne) Brost, Norbert (Rosalie) Brost, and Dolores Shaw all of Medford, Mary Ann Gawin of Menominee Falls, Sisters-in-Laws: Ruth Brost of Medford, Beulah Brost of Franklin and Margaret Ruesch of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Francis and Edward Brost, Agnes Stephen and infant daughter Rosemary

DECEASED FATHER: Anton J. Brost Jr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Stauner

PALLBEARERS: Tim Roesler, Troy and Jim Hrdina, Bob Gustafson, Dan Dassow and Alex Dohm

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RONALD L. SIMEK

NAME OF DECEASED: RONALD "RON" L. SIMEK AGE: 85

ADDRESS: Genoa, NV; A former Ogema & Medford areas resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, January 20 at Renown Hospital, Reno, NV where he had been a patient for the past 9 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: 11:00 AM Saturday, January 31 at First Lutheran Church, Ogema

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dr. Bob Giese

INTERMENT: Mount Olive Cemetery, Westboro w/military rites performed by the Westboro VFW

VISITATION: 4-7 PM Friday, January 30 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford and at First Lutheran Church, Ogema from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, January 31

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 9, 1929 at the family homestead in the Township of Ogema

EDUCATION: Ogema area elementary schools and was a 1947 graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE: March of 1955 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford to the mother of his children, Joan E. Matheus & they were later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he entered the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in Germany. After the service he worked in Wausau in the timber industry & served as a Game Warden in Rusk County for periods of time. He owned/operated Green Acres Tavern in rural Medford. In 1960 he purchased Tombstone Tap which he later co-owned with his brother “Pep”. During this time he also farmed in the Town of Ogema. From 1962-1986 he co-owned/co-operated and served as President of Tombstone Pizza Corp. in Medford. In 1987 he moved to Nevada where he owned a cattle ranch until 1997 when he moved to Wyoming to ranch. His business interests included a golf course, real estate business & gun club. He was very active in the Republican Party, enjoyed hunting, farming, socializing & polka music. He was inducted into the WI Better Business Bureau, Book of Who’s Who, WI Business Hall of Fame in 2011, Rib Lake High School Hall of Fame in 2013.

LIFE MEMBER OF: Premeau-Schauss VFW Post #7817, Westboro, NRA, Wild Sheep Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Rhonda (Robert) Cummings of Ogema, Tony (Sandra) Simek of Cody, Wyoming, Jeffrey (Lisa) Simek of Ogema, Wendy (Brian) Cummings of Ogema

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 12 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 14

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Gloria Olmstead of Medford, Vlasta “Vi” Cummings of Delta Junction, AK; 2 Half-Brothers: Bill (Mary Ann) Noziska of Casper, WY & Daniel (Judy) Noziska of Juneau, AK

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Joseph “Pep” Simek in 2013

DECEASED FATHER: Josef Simek DECEASED MOTHER: Vlasta Hrdlicka

PALLBEARERS: Honorary - Daniel & Bill Noziska, Ernie Olmstead, Don Bunselmeier; Active: Grandsons – Jeremy Wolfe, Brandon, Jasen & Garrett Cummings, Ben & Josef Simek

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the Premeau-Schauss VFW Post #7817, PO Box 14, Westboro, WI 54490; For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

JACQUE L. HUMM

JACQUE L. HUMM

Jacque L. Humm, 85, died at 4:11 A.M. Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Aspirus Care and Rehab Center in Medford, Wisconsin

Born January 8, 1930, in Bethalto IL, he was the son of Frederick and Julia (Olthoff) Humm.
On March 28, 1953, he married his beloved wife of 62 years Billie J. Lafikes and she survives. He is preceded in death by his parents and four sisters: Wilhelmina Apple, Alice Hartley, Ruth Havelka and Ruby VanMeter and a Great-Grandson Logan Marquis.

Jacque was a 1948 graduate of Alton Senior High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 until 1954 in the Korean War. After his discharge, he worked as an electrician for a number of years at Illinois Power Company. Jacque and Billie lived in Edwardsville, IL and later in Godfrey, IL where they resided for 40 years. In 2009 they moved to Ottawa, IL and then later to Wisconsin to be near family.

Through the years Jacque enjoyed fishing, camping, the outdoors and puttering in his workshop. He was a loving and attentive grandfather and was affectionately known to his grandchildren as Pawp. He was a longtime member of the Godfrey United Methodist Church and a member of the local VFW. He also was a volunteer at one time at Heritage Days, the Crisis Food Center in Alton and participated in the Walk To Emmaus.

Surviving children are Kathleen (Glenn) Wooten of Kingston, WA and Julia (John) Jast of Ogema, WI. 13 Grandchildren: Aaron (Danielle) Kaufman, Adam Kaufman, Jennifer (Reed) McBride, Joanna (Ben) Marquis, John (Kelsey) Jast, Jerilyn (Frank) Yost, Jeffrey, Jacqueline, Janette, Jordanna, Joseph, Justine, and Joshua Jast and 13 Great-Grandchildren. Also surviving is one Brother Robert Humm and a special Niece LaVerne Yeager both of Bethalto IL.
A private gathering is planned in Wisconsin to celebrate his life.
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MARY ANN OCHODNICKY

NAME OF DECEASED: Mary Ann Ochodnicky AGE: 77

ADDRESS: W 4459 County Highway D, Westboro, WI 54451

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Aspirus Wausau Hospital, January 17, 2015 at 8:00 PM.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: No services will be held.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 11, 1937, Township of Carey, Iron County, WI

EDUCATION: Graduated from Hurley High School.

MARRIAGE: Married Charles B. Ochodnicky, Westboro, WI 1964. He precedes her in death.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Mary Ann was a Manufacturing Technician for Munson Sewing, Abbbots Laboratory, worked as a cook at The Great Lakes Naval Station. She also worked for Northern Cabinetry in Rib Lake, WI.

Mary Ann enjoyed spending time in nature, spending her time to gardening and birdwatching. She was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and loved her family very much.


SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters: Terry (David) Whited of Tampa, FL, Tracy Ochodnicky of Westboro, WI, and Tammy Ochodnicky of South Hill, VA.

GRANDSON: Devon Whited

BROTHER DECEASED: Paul Sieraski


DECEASED FATHER: Peter Paul Sieraski DECEASED MOTHER: Anna (Skaris) Sieraski


OTHER INFORMATION: Memorial donations in honor of Mary Ann may be made to The Lung Cancer Association.
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MARY A. POLACEK

NAME OF DECEASED: MARY A. POLACEK AGE: 102

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center, Rib Lake; A former Township of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:48 PM Wednesday, January 14 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 14 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE: 12 Noon on Monday, January 19 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Heffner

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: 9 AM until the time of services at 12 Noon on Monday, January 19 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 7, 1912 at Ladysmith, WI

EDUCATION: Rib Lake Elementary School

MARRIAGE: June 15, 1937 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake to her husband of 64 years, Thomas J. Polacek and he preceded her in death May 30, 2002

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage, she worked as a nanny in the Chicago area for a period of time. After her marriage, they resided out West where they worked for seasonal farms for a short period of time. Moved to the Township of Rib Lake where they farmed from 1938 until 1980. While farming, she also worked at the Rib Lake Cheese Factory and Gem Products in Rib Lake. In retirement she continued to work on the four generation family farm. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, feeding the birds, baking pies & bread, making soup, polka dancing, traveling, dart leagues and following the Green Bay Packers.

MEMBER OF: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake and was a past member of its Ladies Aid Group; Past member of the Fawn Valley Mother’s Club and was a past leader of the Fawn Valley 4-H Club

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Sandra (Earl) Hanson of Tomahawk
Sons – Michael (Barb Becker) Polacek of Daytona Beach, FL, Doug (Janet) Polacek of Rib Lake, Tom Jr. (Linda) Polacek of Cape Coral, FL, Gary (Debra) Polacek of Rib Lake & Gene (Chris) Polacek of Rib Lake

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 15 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 22

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – John, George & Michael; Sisters – Susan & Ann

DECEASED FATHER: John Haluska DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Brown

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – All Grandchildren not serving as active pallbearers
Active: Grandsons – Mark, Guy, Doug, Kelly, Brian & Todd Polacek

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for future designations
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ELNORA MAE RIPLEY

NAME OF DECEASED: ELNORA MAE RIPLEY   AGE:  89

 

ADDRESS:  944 East Allman, Medford, WI 54451

 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 9:35 AM.

 

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE:  11:00 AM, Saturday January 24, 2014 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, WI.

 

OFFICIATING:  Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

 

INTERMENT:     Lake View Memorial Park Mausoleum, 2786 Algoma Boulevard
Oshkosh, WI 54901

 

VISITATION:  9:30 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2014 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, WI.            

 

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 10, 1925, Town of Westboro, WI.

 

EDUCATION: Graduated from Westboro High School, Class of 1942.

 

MARRIAGE: Married Robert August Zanowski in Milwaukee, WI , 1945.

 

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Employed as an insurance agent by the Catholic Knights, Zanowski & Associates, and also worked for Green Thumb in Taylor County. She was the first elected woman board member of the Catholic Knights. She enjoyed bowling, playing golf, sewing, puzzles, and completing crafts. She was also a veracious reader and enjoyed writing her own poetry. She traveled the world extensively. She also volunteered for the Special Olympics.           

 

MEMBER OF:  Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Womens Club of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and The Red Hat Society.

 

SURVIVING SON: Dennis (Patricia) Zanowski of Balwin, MO

 

GRANDCHILDREN: Tiffanie, Andrew, and Allison Zanowski.  

 

SIBLINGS: June Spieles, Medford, Mary (Lawrence) Salzman, both of Medford.

 

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Edith Archibald, William, Edward, Orie, Vernon Bundick, Infant brother Raymond Bundick, and an infant sister.

 

DECEASED FATHER: Raymond Albert Bundick  DECEASED MOTHER:  Aprilla Elnora Charvillia

 

OTHER INFORMATION:  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Elnora may be made to the American Cancer Society or Holy Rosary Catholic School.

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DAVID J. BAUMGARTNER

NAME OF DECEASED:   DAVID JOSEPH BAUMGARTNER       

 

AGE:  73

 

ADDRESS:  W 6842 Highway 64, Town of Medford, WI 54451

 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford, Sunday January 4, 2014, 8:20 AM.

 

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICE:  11:30 AM, Friday January 9, 2014 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford.

 

OFFICIATING:  Father Gerard Willger

 

VISITATION:  9:30 – 11:30 AM, Friday January 9, 2014 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford.

 

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 8, 1941, Medford, WI.

 

EDUCATION: Graduated from Medford Area Senior High.

 

MARRIAGE: David married Nancy Ross and they were later divorced.

 

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: David was a Mink Rancher, and also farmed, and logged. He retired in 1993. He served as a Director of Central Mink Foods from 1975 – 1990. He was an avid outdoorsmen, enjoying hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening; especially tomatoes. He also enjoyed visiting casinos. He loved spending time with his Grandchildren the most.

 

MEMBER OF:  Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, WI.

 

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jim Baumgartner of Medford, Ann Schield of Medford, Linda(Craig) Czeshinski of Medford, Jesse (Jolene) Baumgartner of Weston, Jane Grewe of Colby.

 

GRANDCHILDREN:  Amanda, Emily and Hannah Schield, Derek, Ashley and Christine Czeshinski,

 Blaine, Carly, and Kyle Baumgartner, and Carter Grewe.

                                                                

SIBLINGS: Pat (Hank) Deml of Medford, JoAnn (Lee) Schuster of Medford, Mike (Cathy) Baumgartner of Wausau, and also many nieces and nephews.

 

BROTHERS DECEASED: Robert and Jerry Baumgartner

GRANDSON DECEASED: Mason Grewe

 

DECEASED FATHER: Francis “Frank” Joseph Baumgartner DECEASED MOTHER:  Frances Rosella Gaab

 

OTHER INFORMATION:  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of David may be made to the Holy Rosary Catholic School Playground fund.

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CATHERINE “CATHY” C. HAHN

NAME OF DECEASED:  CATHERINE “CATHY” C. HAHN    

 

AGE: 79

 

ADDRESS:  212 N. Washington Ave. Medford

 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  4:45 A.M. Thursday, January 1, 2015 at her residence in Medford where she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and under the care of Hope Hospice.

 

INTERMENT: A private Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II        

                                                                                                

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 19^th, 1935 in Rushford City, MN

 

EDUCATION:  Cathy attended Chatfield, MN Area Schools

 

MARRIAGE:  Cathy married her husband of 60 years, Stanley F. Hahn on May 8, 1954 in Rochester MN, and he survives.

 

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE:      Cathy spent most of her life on a dairy farm and she was a Foster Mother for 3 children. She loved her gardening and had a deep spiritual understanding. Cathy’s home hospice days were made very lovingly peaceful by her doting Granddaughters Emily and Katy and friend Brittany.

 

MEMBER OF:  Home Bible Study Group

 

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 5 Sons: Vernon, Lavern, Duane, Gary and John

 

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 Son:  Gary Hahn

 

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN:  8 GR-GRANDCHILDREN:  6

 

SURVIVING BROTHERS/ SISTERS:  5 Sisters & 2 Brothers: Carol Lynch, Marion Larsen, Lois Berg, Betty Warner, Hellen Hotop, Bob Lynch and Bill Lynch

 

DECEASED FATHER:  John Lynch                         DECEASED MOTHER:   Lorna Marker

 

OTHER INFORMATION:  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to her family to be designated at a later date.

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PAUL B. FUCHS

PAUL B. FUCHS 1969-2015
Paul B. Fuchs, age 45,
arrived into his family on March 9th, 1969 and passed away unexpectedly at his home in Wind Lake, WI on Friday Jan 02, 2015.
Paul was the oldest of four children born to Judith E. DeBona and Joseph P. Fuchs in West Allis Wisconsin. He received his elementary education in Milwaukee. He completed high school and graduated from Rib Lake High with the class of 1987. Post High School, he furthered his education at the UW Stevens Point Campus studying Social Sciences.
This was Paul
A Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin, Friend, a man of different hats.
To know Paul was to know love. He was a gentle soul who demonstrated tenacity, perseverance, and integrity. He embodied honesty.
He had the mark of a true champion!
Paul was a non-conforming individual who lived his life independently. He had a free and intrepid spirit. He possessed dashing good looks with charming brown eyes that appeared to laugh whenever he smiled. He was a bit of mischief integrated with unbridled, unselfish love. Pauly (as some would call him) was a smart, resourceful, and determined young man. His personality was infectious, and it consisted of a witty sense of humor, a dash of cool, and an abundance of fun.
His passions throughout life included many things. Paul was an avid reader & excellent debater. He was an avid sports enthusiast and although he enjoyed playing golf, he was highly recognized as a prominent athlete on a basketball court. He received the honor of being named Channel 7 All Star & All State Honorable Mention in 1987 for his skills. He practiced hard and he played hard.
He had the characteristics of a true champion!
Paul had a great work ethic and gained employment as a machinist for The Harley Davidson Motorcycle company in 1995 where he worked for 19 years until the time of his death. It’s said that 4 wheels move the body, but two wheels move the soul. Paul had a high regard for motorcycles and often found liberty on the open road mounted on his Harley.
Pauly Gator (as some referred to him) proved to have an extensive love for music and concerts, strawberry Kool-Aid, milkshakes and he had a slight disdain for the orange Gremlin (nicknamed “The Flame”)that he used in commute to school for a while. He also had an intense fear of live chickens (to be expected when attacked as a child). Paul demonstrated sport in game playing whether on a court, via video or surrounded by his favorite people and a simple deck of cards.
He had the Sportsmanship of a true champion!
The truest testament to Paul’s character could be found in the love and reverence that he held for his family and friends, especially his Mother, Judy (Terry) Jahnke of East Troy, his Father, Joseph Fuchs of Rib Lake, his sisters Tracy (Joe) Frombach of Medford and Cathy (Kevin) Petersen of Chicago, his brother Peter (Chris) Fuchs of Wausau, Step-brother Michael (Rachel) Jahnke of East Troy, Nieces - Whitney, Nicole and Danielle, Nephews – Joe, Peter, and Step-nephews; Michael, Chase and Jaxson. He is also survived by many other relatives and tons of friends.
King Paul (as some called him) had a big heart and a generous spirit, a heart full of love and loyalty that he shared with those close to him. Paul had a special bond with his nieces and nephews and loved them immensely. He was a model son and an outstanding, compassionate big brother, often times extending a helping hand, offering support or just lending an ear and listening. He helped stitch together the fabric that makes up a tight-woven family. Always protecting, always supporting, and always caring.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 7 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake with Father Otto Bucher officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake following services. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 PM on Tuesday, January 6 and from 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Wednesday, January 7 all at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake. Pallbearers will be Joe Frombach, Neil Kauer, Ryan, Brian, Jeff & Peter Fuchs.
Because he had the heart of a true Champion!!!
WE LOVE YOU PAUL, RIDE ON!!!
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Make a Wish Foundation. Hemer Funeral Homes of Rib Lake and Medford is assisting the family with arrangements.

OLIVER, MADELEINE B.

Madeleine B. Oliver, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau with family by her side. She was born on April 28, 1941 to Fred L. and Harriet Tews (Maiden Name: Ernst). Madeleine married the love of her life, John H. Oliver on July 5, 1958 in Chicago, IL.

She is survived by her husband, John Oliver of Stetsonville, Children, Joe (Rita) Oliver of Farmington, MN, Barb (Vic) Munro of Fort Atkinson, Peter Oliver of Stetsonville, Amy (Jim) Kopecky of Danbury, Jim (Tracey) Oliver of Wausau, Dan (Lynn) Oliver of Spencer and Jonathan (Jenna) Oliver of Menominee, MI. Grandchildren: Josiah (Amy), Jamie (Will), Rose (Matt), Samantha, Olivia, Seth, Sydney, Nathan, JT, Destiny, Gage and Desiree. Madeleine is also survived by Brother Bruce Tews of Chico, CA and Sister Donna Hopkins of Chippewa Falls. She is preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law: John and Mildred Oliver, sons, John and David Oliver and granddaughter Jessica Oliver.

After completing high school at Chicago Luther High School South, Madeleine started her career with becoming a licensed beautician in Chicago. In 1977, John and Madeleine decided to make a move from Burbank, IL to Stetsonville to pursue the dream of dairy farming. Madeleine also worked at Special Touch Bridal in Medford for 12 years performing fitting and alterations. She always had a passion for nursing so she studied and worked her way to becoming an RN. After that, she continued her education graduating with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with her BSN degree in 2008. She retired as a RN from Colonial Center, Colby.

Madeleine enjoyed many hobbies from sewing and gardening to camping and being outdoors. She loved traveling and stopping at unique antique stores. She was always looking for treasures to include in her doll house collection. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Madeleine had such a loving heart to have the ability to foster 26 children while raising her own. She was a member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville and a member of the Ladies Mission Circle.

Funeral Services for Madeleine B. Oliver will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 8 at the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville with Rev. James Babler officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the church. Burial will take place in the Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville. Madeleine’s children will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Madeleine’s family to be designated at a later date. Hemer Funeral Services of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com