MCROBERTS, KENNETH "KEN" E.

Kenneth “Ken” E. McRoberts, age 92, City of Medford resident passed away on September 24, 2015 at the Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford and under the care of Hope Hospice.
Kenneth was born on August 29, 1923 in Chemung, Illinois to the late George and Florence (Maiden Name: Jeffrey) McRoberts. The family then moved to Janesville in 1929. Ken attended Dillenbeck School in Janesville and graduated from Janesville High School in 1941. He was employed by Gilman Engineering until entering the U.S. Navy on October 12, 1943. He served aboard the destroyer, USS Phelps in 4 battle zones, the Pacific, Atlantic and the Mediterranean for 15 months and aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Randolph for 15 months in Atlantic and Mediterranean. After his discharge from the U.S. Navy, Ken returned to Janesville and was employed by Gilman Engineering and Parker Pen. He was united in marriage on August 14, 1948 to Valerie C. Nelson at the Methodist Church in Johnson Creek. He then enrolled at Milton College and received his Bachelor’s Degree cum Laude in 1953 and then received his Master’s Degree from U-W Madison in 1959. Ken contracted with Janesville Public Schools to teach handicapped children at a high school level where he developed a work study program. After 10 years, he became a demonstration teacher at UW-Eau Claire. In addition he served as a psychologist for the Eau Claire County Youth Study. He was also Director of Christian Education at Lake Street United Methodist Church in Eau Claire. After 2 years he contracted with CESA 6 (Cooperative Education Service Agency) that was comprised of 19 school districts) as school psychologist and Special Education Director. He left that position to accept Director of Dane County program for handicapped children. He moved from that program after 7 years to take the Director of Special Education with the Medford Public Schools. Ken retired from that position after 8 years in 1986. He enjoyed woodworking, motorhome traveling, camping and was an avid reader. He was a former member of the Medford Public Library Board, school board election canvas, Chequamegon Bird Club, Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, American Association of Mental Disabilities, The Boy Scouts of America in Janesville and Eau Claire and Northernlights WITS (Motorhome Club).
Survivors Include: Wife: Valerie McRoberts of 67 years, of Medford; 6 Children: Jeffrey ( Brenda Germain) of New Richmond, Julie of Madison, Kenton Scott of Madison, Quentin (Lori) of Lodi, Ellyn Bartelt of Chippewa Falls and Sarah Buehler of Elk Mound and Winter. He is also survived by 12 Grandchildren and 15 Great-Grandchildren, Sister: Florence Schmidt of Rhinelander. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Son: Martin Ross Mc Roberts in 1994, 3 Brothers: George, Wallace and Harold Mc Roberts and 2 Sisters: Elizabeth Keith and Lorraine McRoberts.
A Celebration of Kenneth’s Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 1 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford with full military honors performed by the Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville. Pastor David Clements will be officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until 10:50 A.M. Thursday, October 1 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford. Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Kenneth’s family that will be made to the Medford Public Library. For online condolences please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

JUNE E. SPIELES

NAME OF DECEASED:
JUNE E. SPIELES
AGE: 97

ADDRESS: W10728 Spieles Lanes, Westboro, Township of Westboro Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 23 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 years and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 28 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

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

VISITATION: 9:30 A.M. until 10:50 A.M. Monday, September 28 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 20, 1918 on the family homestead in Westboro

EDUCATION: Attended grade school in Westboro and Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: August 22, 1938 in Pine City, Minnesota to Roy J. Spieles and he preceded her in death on March 19, 1991

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They homesteaded on the John Spieles old farm and celebrated their 50th Anniversary there. June spent 34 years selling Christmas trees in Fort Atkinson. She was a songwriter and story teller. June was an avid garage seller and loved nature and the outdoors.

MEMBER OF: North American Hunting Club, National Trappers Association, Taylor County Historical Society and St. Theresa N.C.C.W. Society and Choir. She also traveled to Alaska four times and was a member of the Alaska Geographic Society. June also served as Secretary for the Westboro Centennial in 1974-1975.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son: Leroy ‘Spike” (Mary) Spieles of Westboro

6 GRANDCHILDREN

15 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

SEVERAL GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

DECEASED DAUGHTER: Kathy Geckler

SURVIVING SISTER: Mary (Lawrence) Salzman of Medford
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 2 Sisters: Edith Archibald and Elynora Ripley
3 Brothers: Bill, Vernon, Edward and Orrie Bundick

DECEASED FATHER: Ray L. Bundick

DECEASED MOTHER: Apprilla E. Bundick (Maiden Name: Pendelton)

PALLBEARERS: Dave Nordgren, Jim Krizan, Ed Hink, David Salzman, Eldred and James Tlusty

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in June’s name to Good Shepherd Catholic Church 513 State Highway 102 Rib Lake, WI 54470 Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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MARY DONNA LEE TAYLOR

NAME OF DECEASED: MARY DONNA LEE TAYLOR

AGE: 81

ADDRESS: W 5986 Old 8 Road, Prentice, WI 54556

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:20 PM, Wednesday September 23, 2015 at surrounded by her family at Aspirus Nursing and Rehab, where she had been a resident for the past 26 days.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Monday September 28, 2015 at Word of Life Family Church in Phillips, WI.

OFFICIATING: Pastor Terry Sellers

INTERMENT: Kennan Cemetery in Kennan, WI

VISITATION: 9:00 until the time of services at 11:00 AM Monday September 28, 2015, at Word of Life Family Church in Phillips, WI.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 22, 1934 in Nebraska.

EDUCATION: She attended Hawkins Elementary, was a 1953 graduate of Hawkins High School.

MARRIAGE: She married William Wayne Taylor, in November of 1953. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1992.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Donna was a home maker. After high school, she married the love of her life, William W. Taylor. They moved to Minnesota for a period of time before settling in Prentice. She enjoyed being outdoors, listening to music, especially Polka, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family and caring for her children and grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: World of Life Family Church of Phillips, and past member of Kennan Methodist Church.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Raymond (Rose) Taylor of Rib Lake, Kathleen (Tom) Dupin of Longmont, CO, Robert Taylor of Prentice, Roy Taylor of Wausau, Sandra Teeters of Prentice, and Phillip Taylor of Stetsonville.

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 12 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 17 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 4

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Raymond and Lyle Cronk.

DECEASED FATHER: Raymond H. Cronk

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary May Schmidt

PALLBEARERS: Danny Thums, Roy, Samuel, Raymond, Timothy & Robert Taylor
Honorary: William Teeters

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Donna’s family to be designated at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.
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ANNA M. MAYER

NAME OF DECEASED: ANNA M. MAYER AGE: 88

ADDRESS: W5376 Cemetery Avenue, Medford; A Township of Chelsea resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:08 AM Monday, September 21 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 months most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 10:30 AM Friday, September 25 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza

INTERMENT: Chelsea Community Cemetery, Township of Chelsea

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday, September 24 where there will be a 7 PM Catholic Rosary service held that evening; and also from 9 AM to 10:15 AM on Friday, September 25

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 24, 1926 at Blue Island, IL (Chicago area)

EDUCATION: Chicago area elementary schools, Hillcrest Grade School, Town of Chelsea, 1944 graduate of Medford High School, attended Taylor County Normal School, Medford and received a BS from UW-Stevens Point

MARRIAGE: October 9, 1948 at OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey to Charles “Chuck” G. Mayer and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she taught school in Medford area elementary schools for 36 years. They also farmed in the Town of Chelsea for a period of years. She enjoyed wintering in Texas, crocheting, knitting, reading books, traveling, puzzles, cooking, & spending time with her family and grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, Westboro VFW Auxiliary; Past member of OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey & Assumption Catholic Church, Chelsea where she was an organist, taught catechism & was a member of its Ladies Sodality

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Charles “Chuck” G. Mayer of the Township of Chelsea

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Kathleen M. (Jerome) Kleutsch of Medford, Teresa A. (Doug) Kleutsch of Winter, WI, Susan J. (Dennis) Jensen of Medford, Sandra J. (Gary) Scheithauer of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter – Cynthia M. Mayer in 1997

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 6 – Katelyn & Allisyn Kleutsch, Jesse (Amanda) & Brandon (Casey) Jensen, Nathan (Jenna) Scheithauer & Nicole (Dustin) Misener GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 4 – Sierra, Miles & Lucas Jensen, Eden Misener

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Marie Jochimsen of Medford and John (Char) Gosbee of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Margaret Jochimsen

DECEASED FATHER: John Gosbee DECEASED MOTHER: Anna T. Steiner

PALLBEARERS: Jesse Jensen, Brandon Jensen, Nathan Scheithauer, Dustin Misener, Steve Mayer, Tom Jochimsen

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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EUGENE "GENE" K. ROTHAMER

Eugene “Gene” K. Rothamer, 83, Medford, Township of Little Black resident, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at Medford Aspirus Care and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family.
Gene was born June 19, 1932 in Medford to George L. and Margaret T. (Forest) Rothamer. He was the youngest of 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He was educated at Medford School Systems.
Gene met his wife Shirle R. (Smrstick) at a dance in Dorchester. They were married on October 8, 1955 at Assumption of Our Lady Church in Chelsea, WI.
Gene was employed as a meat processor at Brandner Meat Market, where they lived in an apt. on Clark Street, Medford. In 1957, they moved to Reisch’s Farm, in Dorchester, where he was a dairy farm employee. In 1959, they moved to Medford Parish, where he was employed as a caretaker of the Holy Rosary Church, school, and grounds, until 1963, when they bought their first home, a dairy farm in Little Black. They farmed for 37 years, until they sold their dairy herd on July 1, 2000. While farming, Gene also drove milk truck for Pleasant View Dairy, and worked as an electrician for Bach Electric, but farming was his passion.
Gene was a loving and loyal husband and father. He was hard working, with a carefree spirit. His spontaneous laughter was infectious. He loved people and never passed up an opportunity for a good conversation.
Gene enjoyed spending any free time with family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed square dancing with his wife, and playing sheepshead with friends.
Their children surprised them with a 25th anniversary celebration in 1980, and a 50th anniversary celebration in 2005, at Molitor’s Steak House, where they arrived “in style” in a limo and were greeted by family and many friends.
Travel included Washington D.C., South Dakota, Canada, Colorado, MN, and Florida (Disney World).
Gene is survived by his wife, Shirle of Medford. Also survived by his six children: Judith (Russell) Hosler of Owen, Victoria (Richard) Schaetzl of Athens, Pamela Philipp of Wausau, Randall (Donna) of Glen Bernie, MD, Ryan (Pam Nelson) of Medford, Melissa (Terry) Pernsteiner of Champlin, MN
15 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren
1 Brother: Theodore (Sharon) Rothamer of Newport Richey, FL
Sister-In-Law: Mildred Rothamer of Janesville
Also survived by many Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 grandchild, Chad Rothamer, 2 brothers: Raymond and Melvin Rothamer and 3 sisters: Marcella Noland, Dorothy and Harriet Laher
Funeral services for Eugene K. Rothamer will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford with Father Philip Juza officiating. Burial will take place in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford with a 7:00 P.M. Rosary Service and also from 9:30 A.M. until 10: 45 A.M. Tuesday, September 22 at the Hemer Funeral Home. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Nicholas, Jacob and Samantha Pernsteiner, Chelsea and Shauna Rothamer, Matthew Philipp, Brandon Tagg and Jacquelyn Schaetzl.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gene’s family to be designated at a later date
The family of Eugene would like to thank the Aspirus Care and Rehabilitation Center staff for their care and compassion they have given to Gene and his family for the past 5 years.

NINA E. UNDERWOOD

NAME OF DECEASED: NINA E. UNDERWOOD

AGE: 91

ADDRESS: W435 State Hwy 64 Athens, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:15 A.M. Monday, September 14, 2015 at Aspirus Nursing & Rehab in Medford under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 18, 2015 at St. Andrew Ev. Lutheran Church in Goodrich

OFFICIATING: Pastor Joseph Dietrich

INTERMENT: St. Andrew Ev. Lutheran Cemetery in Goodrich

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 18, 2015 at St. Andrew Ev. Lutheran Church in Goodrich

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 20, 1923 in the Town of Johnson

EDUCATION: Nina attended Ladd School in the Town of Johnson. She attended Goodrich Grade School and then attended Athens High School for three years. She graduated from Medford Area High School. Nina attended Medford Normal School where she attained her teaching certificate.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school, Nina attended Medford Normal School where she attained her teaching certificate. She then went on to teach in Mud Lake for 3 years. Nina then worked at Cloverdale School for 3 years. She then worked as a caregiver for different families in the area. Nina taught Sunday school at St. Andrew Ev. Lutheran Church for over 50 years and was an active member of the Church’s Ladies Aid.

MEMBER OF: St. Andrew Ev. Lutheran Church & Ladies Aid

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Laura DuMont of Yorkville, IL & Charles Underwood Jr. of Athens

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Howard, Lyle & Andrew Underwood and Gladys Nickels


DECEASED FATHER: Charles C. Underwood Sr.

DECEASED MOTHER: Johanna A. Bucholz

PALLBEARERS: Henry Nickels, James DuMont, Ed Smola, Ed Parks, John Lemke, Robert Capelle

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

Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.
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ARLENE A. BRANDNER

NAME OF DECEASED: ARLENE A. BRANDNER AGE: 77

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

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:00 AM Monday, September 14 at Care Partners, Medford where she had resided for the past 1 year most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 16 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Father Frederick Brost & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: OLPH Catholic Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION: 4 to 8 PM Tuesday, September 15 at OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey where there will be a 7 PM Rosary Service held that evening; and also from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Wednesday September 16

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 8, 1937 at The Town of Johnson, Marathon County

EDUCATION: Birchwood Elementary School, Town of Browning and attended Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 23, 1954 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Harvey L. Brandner and he preceded her in death March 16, 2013

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the Town of Medford for a period of years. Most of her life, she worked as a housewife and mother. She worked for a period of time as a CNA for Home Healthcare. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing games and spending time with her grandchildren

MEMBER OF: OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 10 – Henry (Lois), Mike (Linda), Mary (fiance-George Niggemann) Schmeiser, Kathy (Harold) Pester, Judy (Mark) Decker & Ryan (Stacey), all of Medford, Debbie (Jerry) Ahrens of Luxemburg, Pat (Arlis) of Chippewa Falls, Andrew (Thu) of Osseo, MN, & Renee (fiance-Steve Knight) Brandner of Unity

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 24 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 25

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 9 – Adeline Stoiber of Dorchester, Henry (Marcella) Brushaber, Roceda Neumann, and Eugene (Helen) Brushaber, all of Medford, Norine Bahr of Milwaukee, Loretta (Dale) Krug of Spencer, Melvin Brushaber of Beaver Dan, Donna (Don) Brey of Stoughton & Alvin (Jane) Gilbertson of Portage

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sandra Warzecha, Delores Draeger, Elmer Brushaber

DECEASED FATHER: Elmer Hugo Brushaber DECEASED MOTHER: Rose Marie Weiler

PALLBEARERS: Active – Grandchildren: Jason, Jori & Doug Brandner, John Meyer, Wayne Schmeiser, Kayanna Knight, Nicole Bartelt, Joe Ahrens; Honorary – all the other Grandchildren

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorial contributions may be given to the family for future designation
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GENEVIEVE M. WELLS

Genevieve Mae (Diels) Wells, wife, mother, and caregiver died peacefully at home on September 10, 2015 surrounded by her family under the care of Hope Hospice. Genevieve was born July 19, 1925 to William John Diels and Vera Leon (Taylor) Diels in Medford, WI. She attended Meadowbrook School in the town of Hammel and graduated from Medford High School in 1943. During World War II she worked in Janesville, WI. At the end of the war she married the love of her life Delbert Bruce Wells, who survives.
Genevieve and her friend Lynn Malstrom opened the original Sandbox in Medford on 1976. She also worked as nursing aid at Memorial Hospital primarily in obstetrics until her retirement in 1987.
Genevieve was a musician and a wedding singer. She played the organ at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey for many years. She was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and Boxrucker Barry American Legion Auxiliary.
Genevieve is survived by her husband, Delbert and her children, Dale of Allen, Texas; Bruce and his wife Sharon (Emmerich) of Mount Vernon, Illinois; Dawn of Medford, WI; Pamela and her husband Bruce Emmerich of Phillips, WI; David and his wife Mary (Kretschmer) of Melissa, Texas; Kevin and his wife Leza (Malstrom) of Medford, WI; Susan and her husband, Joseph Belzer of St. Louis Park, MN; Deirdre of Marshfield, WI; Ethan (deceased) and his wife, Tina (Boelk); and James and significant other Sandi Kuenne of Medford, WI and Melody and Tim Mueller of Mosinee, WI; 26 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 5 step great grandchildren and a stepsister Joyce Wilcox of Neillsville, WI.
Genevieve is preceded in death by her parents, William John Diels and Ida Leon (Taylor) Diels, an infant brother, a son, Ethan John, her stepmother Hilda (Heideman) Knutson Diels, and a stepsister, Delores Balciar.
Funeral services for Genevieve will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in the town of Holway, with Pastor Kris Bjerke-Ulliman officiating. Burial will follow in the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, and also on Thursday from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at church.
Her grandchildren Scott Wells, Jarrod Wells, Tonya Brost, Travis Wells, Kimberly Wells, Aaron Belzer, Megan Harris, Brittany Wells and Samantha Brackmann will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Genevieve’s name to Aspirus Medford Hospital Foundation, Hope Hospice or Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
Hemer Funeral Service, has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

MARY JO KNIGHT

NAME OF DECEASED: MARY JO KNIGHT AGE: 70

ADDRESS: N8815 Business Highway 13, Westboro; A Township of Westboro resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:38 AM Thursday, September 3 at her residence in the Town of Westboro under the loving care of her family and 1 day with Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 8 at First Lutheran Church, Westboro

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dr. Bob Giese

INTERMENT: Mount Olive Cemetery, Westboro

VISITATION: 11:00 AM until the time of services at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8 at First Lutheran Church, Westboro

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 17, 1944 at Milwaukee

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

MARRIAGE: To Kenneth Willms on July 28, 1962 and they were later divorced; to Stanley “Stosh” Knight on January 7, 1989 and he preceded her in death July 6, 2001

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Moved from Raymond Center in Racine, to Westboro in 1977 where they owned Ken & Jo's Corner Bar where many of her customers called her "Ma-Jo". She worked as a cook at Harper Lake Resort, Chelsea Conservation Club, Rib Lake Nursing Home, she was a CNA & did Homecare for Price County, and later worked for Life Net.
Jan 7th 1989 she married "the love of her life" Stanley “Stosh” Knight , they enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, Grandkids & Adventerous Travels. They raised 2 Grandsons Joshua & Zachary Willms. After retirement she moved to Westboro with her son Keith & Fur Grandbabies Sammie & Charlie. She loved spending time with her buddies Sue Schaetzl, Liz Edens, Joan, Janet Arndt. She enjoyed gambling with her friends Sharon Wojcik and Sue Schaetzl. And especially her trips to Las Vegas with her Sister in law Sharon Wojcik (preceeded in death by). She loved sharing meals with friends & family, she was a mother to many. She cared for her Great Grandchildren-Dalen & Kendall right up until 2 months before her passing.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dawn (Bob) Pipkorn of Westboro, Tony Willms of Racine, Bev (Mark) Carlson of Medford, Keith Willms of Westboro, Rhonda (Tracy) Sackman of Westboro and Renee Willms of Westboro

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Wendy (Luke) Gebauer, Bobbi (Sheldon Rabehl) Pipkorn, Randell Pipkorn, Joshua Willms, Zachary Willms, Kayla Carlson, Nicholas Willms, Trenton Willms Makovsky
FUR GRANDBABIES – Sami, Charlie, Abby, Kelly & Bella
GR-GRANDCHILDREN: Dalen & Kendall Gebauer, Maxwell Willms

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – John (Donna) Pelczynski of Cudahy, WI

DECEASED FATHER: Leonard Michael Pelczynski DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Magdalene Van Beck

PALLBEARERS: Randell Pipkorn, Nicholas Willms , Trenton Willms Makovsky, Sheldon Rabehl, Dale Makovsky, Bill Knight
Honorary Pallbearers - Dalen Gebauer, Kendall Gebauer, Maxwell Willms

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DONNA C. UNDERWOOD

NAME OF DECEASED: DONNA C. UNDERWOOD

AGE: 87

ADDRESS: Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:38 P.M. Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Golden Living Center-Three Oaks Nursing Home in Marshfield where she had resided since February 14, 2015

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza

INTERMENT: Evergreen I Cemetery in Medford

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 15, 1928 in Medford

EDUCATION: Donna attended Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School and was a 1946 graduate of Medford Area High School

MARRIAGE: On May 17, 1947, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford, Donna married the love of her life, Don M. Underwood and he preceded her in death on May 7, 1997

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Donna was a life-long resident of Medford who enjoyed playing Canasta with her ladies card group and spending time with her family and friends. In her earlier years, she enjoyed bowling and was an active member of the Republican Party

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

SURVIVING SPECIAL FRIEND: John McMurry of Medford

LOVING CAREGIVER: Jackie Rhyner of Phillips

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dennis (Carol L.) Underwood of Medford, Coralee (Richard) Needham of Minnetonka, MN and Kelly Underwood of Exton, PA

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: David (Becky) Underwood of Butte des Morts GR-GRANDCHILDREN: Aubrey Underwood and an expected Great-Grandson

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Jean Latuso of Glen Head Long Island, NY and Irving “Floyd” Wall of Prior Lake, MN

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Jack Wall

GRANDSON DECEASED: Mark Underwood

DECEASED FATHER: Erving F. Wall

DECEASED MOTHER: Vera Hinkel

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Donna’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements

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KENNETH M. LARSON

NAME OF DECEASED: KENNETH M. LARSON AGE: 70

ADDRESS: N3756 County Road C, Medford; A township of Goodrich resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:35 PM Sunday, August 30 at the residence of his brother in the Town of Goodrich

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No Services will be held

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 30, 1944 at Medford

EDUCATION: Meadowbrook Elementary School, Town of Hammel, Farm View Elementary School, Town of Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School; he received a BS degree from UW-Madison

MARRIAGE: Never married

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War having served from September, 1966 through August, 1968. After the war he worked maintenance at the State of Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison. Then he returned to the Medford area where he did logging work. He resided in Plover and worked at Del Monte for a period of time. Then he traveled for a period of years. Most recently he had been residing with his brother in the Town of Goodrich.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Howard (Carol) Larson of Lake in the Hills, IL, Frank (Dawn) Larson of Goodrich, Leonard (Kay) Larson of Black River Falls, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Greg Larson in 2012

DECEASED FATHER: Frank Wheelock Larson DECEASED MOTHER: Hilda Louise Johnson

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IRENE M. OPELT

NAME OF DECEASED:
IRENE MARY OPELT

AGE: 95

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Aspirus Care and Rehab, Wednesday September 2, 2015 at 5:00 PM, under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Saturday September 5, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford.

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford, WI.

VISITATION: 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 16, 1920, in Medford, WI.

MARRIAGE: Paul Lukewich, Sr., August 1, 1942, whom preceded her in death in 1980. She then married Art Piller, on January 25, 1981, whom preceded her in death in 1986. She then married Max Opelt on May 1, 1991, whom preceded her in death on October 5, 2005.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE:Irene and Paul owned a dairy farm in the Town of Hammel. While owning and operating the farm, she also worked as a cook for the Black Bear Inn in Medford. She then owned “Sisters Restaurant” on “Miracle Mile” in Medford. Irene also worked at Chapperal in Whittlesey. Irene also drove school bus for Wayside School in the Town of Hammel.
Irene loved to Ice Fish, playing cards, and Bingo. She loved to complete different crafts, especially projects in which she could knit different items. Irene's family never went hungry, and she will always be remembered by being an excellent cook, especially her desserts. She loved spending time with her family, especially all of her Grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, VFW POST# 5729 Ladies Auxiliary, Goodrich Farmers Union, Chelsea Conservation Club

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Shirley Lukewich of Medford, Paul (Sandy) Lukewich of Medford, George (Beth) Lukewich of Medford.

GRANDCHILDREN: Don Unrau, Jr., Carolyn (Bruce) Clarkson, Lisa (Carl) Tyznik, Kathy (Troy Jay) Brecht, Rose Unrau, Valerie (Shawn) Lekie, Stacie (Justin) Mallo, Jesse (Nikki) Lukewich,
Anne (Mark) Weiler, Heidi (Reece) Neumueller.

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 5

SURVIVING SISTER: Pearl Grenda of Texas.

SPECIAL FRIENDS: Richard “Richie” and Alice Lewandowski of Chicago, IL

AND NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS.

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers: Matthew, George, John, Richard, Sylvester Lewandowski.
Sisters: Alice Jari, Evelyn Behling.

ALSO PRECEDED BY: 2 children in infancy.

DECEASED FATHER: Walter Lewandowski

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary (Jocefiak) Lewandowski

PALLBEARERS: Jesse Lukewich, Mark Weiler, Reece Neumueller, Don Unrau, Jr., Shawn Lekie, Bruce Lewandowski, Kelsey Tyznik, Lisa Tyznik

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Valerie Lekie, Carolyn Clarkson, Stacie Mallo, Anne Weiler, Heidi Neumueller, Kathy Brecht, Rose Unrau


OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and Rib Lake Golden Living Center; Activites.
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TERRY J. WUDI

NAME OF DECEASED: TERRY J. WUDI AGE: 64

ADDRESS: 4163 Frey Lane Medford Township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at St. Rita Adult Family Home in Mosinee where he had resided for the past 6 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services will take place at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at OLPH Catholic Church in Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza

INTERMENT: Internment of his cremated remains will take place at St. Ann’s Cemetery in the Township of Greenwood

VISITATION: 12:00 P.M. until time of services at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at OLPH Catholic Church in Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 18, 1950 in Medford

EDUCATION: Terry attended Frey Elementary School in the Township of Browning, Rolling Acres Elementary School in the Township of Medford and graduated from Medford Area High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, Terry farmed on the family farm in the Town of Browning until ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed hunting.

MEMBER OF: OLPH Catholic Church in Whittlesey and Chelsea Conservation Club


SURVIVING NIECES/NEPHEWS: Michael (Heidi) Wudi of Appleton, Tricia (Patrick) Norby of Mt. Vernon, WI and Susan (Andy) Witzke of Plymouth, MN

8 Great Nieces/Nephews

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Tom (Carol) Wudi of Weston

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph W. Wudi DECEASED MOTHER: Josephine Gengler

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Susan Koman Breast Cancer Foundation
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake are assisting the family with arrangements

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GARY J. NIZNIK

NAME OF DECEASED: GARY J. NIZNIK

AGE: 59

ADDRESS: Medford, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Saturday, August 29, 2015 at his residence

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 11, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Lublin

OFFICIATING: Father Madnau Sleeva Raju

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Lublin

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 11, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Lublin

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 5, 1955 in Medford

EDUCATION: Gary attended Owen-Withee Area Schools and was a 1972 graduate of Owen-Withee High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Gary worked for Wausau Homes in Wausau for a period of time. He then worked for Weathershield in Medford for a period of time. Gary worked for Pick-N-Save in Eau Claire for a number of years before ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed cooking, swimming, snowmobiling, hunting and spending time with his family. Gary was a caring and loving person and loved to help others

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jesse Draeger of Kenosha

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Paul Jr., Robert (Roberta) Niznik all of Holcombe, Dan (Pam) Niznik of Medford, Ronald Niznik of Stetsonville, Jerry (Kye) Niznik of Colorado Springs, CO, Bonnie (Steve) Pawelko of Rhinelander, Marlene Niznik of Stetsonville, Pauline (Lee) Williams of Owen & Sherrie (Karl Knabel) Niznik of Puyallup, WA

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters-in-Law: Nancy & Dawn Niznik

DECEASED FATHER: Paul A. Niznik

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary A. Mis

URNBEARERS: Pauline Williams & Dan Niznik

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

NAME OF DECEASED:
MARY LOU STRAKA
AGE: 69

ADDRESS: 132 S. 7th Street Apt. A1 Medford; City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:41 P.M. Monday, August 31 at Deerview Meadows, Medford where she was under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per Mary Lou's request no services will be held at this time

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Perkinstown Community Cemetery, Township of Grover

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 16, 1946 in Menominee, Michigan

EDUCATION: Graduate of Medford High School and attended Architect and Interior Design School in California where she received her Bachelor's Degree

MARRIAGE: January 9, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Robert “Bob” M. Straka and he preceded her in death on August 7, 1998

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She owned and operated her own mailing business in California for about 20 years. After Bob's death she moved to the Medford area where she worked at Tombstone Pizza until her retirement. Mary Lou was a great artist. She enjoyed painting, decorating and going to the casino.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Henry (Debra) Brill of Janesville, Michael (Cheryl) Brill of Withee, Michelle (Charles) Markarian of Marengo, IL. Charles Brill of Withee, Nora (Tim) Wildes of Benton and Jody Brill of Schofield

DECEASED FATHER: Henry Brill

DECEASED MOTHER: Della J. Brill (Maiden Name: Smith)

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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MYRTLE A. METZ

Myrtle A. Metz, 95, of Stetsonville, passed away at her home, Sunday August 30, 2015, surrounded by her family, and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.
Myrtle was born August 11, 1920 in Athens, WI to John and Emma (Dins) Kornack.
She married Benedict Bernard Metz, September 4, 1939 in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1983.
Myrtle is survived by her Children: Norman Metz of Sheboygan, WI, Carol (Danny) Pozanc of Winona, MN, Raymond (Marilyn) Metz of Medford, WI, Mary (William) Yessa of Edgar, WI, Barbara (Daniel) Williams of Reedsburg, WI, Karen (Jerry) Roberts of Medford, WI, and Kurt (Deb) Metz of Medford, WI. Sisters in Law: Beulah Metz of Medford, and Pauline Kornack of Edgar, WI. 29 Grandchildren, 37 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She also preceded in death by her Parents, Son: John Metz, and Daughter in Law: Jackie Metz.
Myrtle and Ben owned a dairy farm in the Town of Deer Creek, WI from 1939-1974. She then went on to work for Breckes Mink Farm, Kage Ginseng Farm and served as a cook at the Stetsonville Centennial Hall for over 30 years. She also worked the Election Polls in the Town of Deer Creek. She enjoyed completing puzzles, playing games, gardening and going to different casinos with her friends. Myrtle loved to knit, and will be remembered by many for keeping their fingers and toes warm with the gloves, mittens and booties she made. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville and The Catholic Order of Foresters.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday September 4, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville, with Monsignor Joseph Diermeier and Father Michael Hayden officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Her Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Friday September 4, 2015 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in honor of Myrtle may be made to the family, to be designated at a later date. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements.

OLIVER R. PINKERT

NAME OF DECEASED: OLIVER R. PINKERT AGE: 90

ADDRESS: Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips, WI; A former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:45 AM Sunday, August 30 at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips where he had resided for the past 4 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 5 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there also be military rites by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

OFFICIATING: Rev. David Elleman

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Hannibal Cemetery, Township of Cleveland, Taylor Co.

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, September 5

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 3, 1925 at Hannibal, WI

EDUCATION: Hannibal Grade school & was a graduate and class salutatorian of Hannibal High School

MARRIAGE: May 20, 1944 at Medford to Gertrude Bernice Dunkel and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he entered the US Army and was a veteran of WW II having served from 1944 to 1947. After the military, he worked for Kelvinator in Kenosha for a period of time. Moved to Perkinstown and farmed in the Town of Grover, drove school bus & served as treasurer for the Township of Grover for a period of time. In 1966 they moved to the Town of Browning and farmed there until 1978. Moved to City of Medford and worked at Weathershield Mfg. until retirement in 1990. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling, crossword puzzles and mechanical work.

MEMBER OF: Jump River VFW Club

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Gertrude Bernice (Dunkel) Pinkert of Phillips

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Tonda (Tim) Werner of Phillips, Edwin Pinkert of Medford, Talora (Steve) Zank of Lake Mills, WI & Roger (Diane) Pinkert of Red Oak, TX

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 11 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 1 step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Irene Brooks of Jump River
Sister-in-law: Elizabeth Pinkert of Kenosha

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 7 Sisters & 5 Brothers

DECEASED FATHER: William Otto Pinkert DECEASED MOTHER: Alvina Anna Wilhemina (Haberkorn) Pinkert

PALLBEARERS: Honorary-All Grandchildren

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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ANITA M. DITTRICH

Anita M. Dittrich, 93, died August 30, 2015 peacefully at Our House Senior Living in Medford where she resided for the past year.

Anita was born February 8, 1922 to Grover & Elsa (Pechstein) Rueth. As a young girl, she waitressed at the Riverside Hotel, which was owned by her parents. On January 25, 1941 she married Vernon Dittrich. They spent nearly 50 years together before he passed away on January 21, 1991.

She was an accomplished artist, painting in many mediums including oil, watercolors and acrylics. Although she won many awards, Anita did not paint for the recognition, but rather for the pure joy it brought her. Her collection of work will continue to be enjoyed by family and friends forever.

Besides her love of painting, she also enjoyed feeding the birds outside her home as well as at the Mill Pond in Medford. Once the birds were fed and singing happily, she could be found tending to her assortment of summer flowers.

Anita was a talented woman away from her studio as well, enjoying baking, cooking and playing the piano and organ. She found it easy to spend hours at her piano, playing the many classics and holiday tunes, many of which she played by memory. Those close to her will always remember the soothing music that echoed through her house.

It is easy to say that all of her joys in her life were a method of making the people around her feel loved.

She will be missed by many, survived by her children, David (Barb) Dittrich, Pat Dittrich, Tom Dittrich, Ed (Darla) Dittrich, Diane (Frank) Krueger of Medford, Bob Dittrich (significant other Kathleen Olynick) of Holcombe, Debbie Dittrich of Eau Claire, 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, and sister Jewell Hoesel.

Services will be held at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford on Wednesday September 2nd; Visitation from 4:00-7:00, Service to follow.