DENNIS J. FUCHS

Dennis “Foxy” John Fuchs, 63, after a courageous fight, passed away at his home, Friday December 25, 2015, surrounded by his wife Jill and loving family, and under the care of Hope Hospice.
Dennis was born December 7, 1952 to Francis and Bonita (Brandner) Fuchs in Marshfield, WI. He attended Greenwood School, Rib Lake Jr High School, and graduated from Rib Lake High School in 1971. He married Sue (Yanko) Peterson in 1976 and had three children together, Abigail, Nicholas and Ann. They divorced in 1985.
On December 12, 1987, Dennis married Jill (Haider) and together they raised two son, Jake and Andy.
Throughout his life, Dennis worked many different jobs including milking cows, construction work, logging, factory work and sales. He worked for local companies such as Weathershield, Zeneth Tech, Droval and Smola Logging, and Home Supply Co-Op. He farmed with his father, Francis and brother Richard until a fire destroyed the family farm.
Dennis bought the Cat Tail Tap in 1981, left in 1993 and repurchased it in 2006. He owned and operated Foxys Cattail Tap for many years until illness forced him to sell the business.
Dennis served his community by being Greenwood Town Chairman, Rib Lake School Board, and Taylor County Board Member for many years. He also belonged to the Taylor County Tavern League, Rib Lake Jaycees, Lions Club and Interwald Wanderers Snowmobile Club.
He was of the Catholic Faith, and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
Dennis was the Team Manager for Rib Lake Dairyland and was the umpire at many baseball games. He liked to spend time with grandchildren and always looks forward to seeing them with their parents. He also enjoyed hunting, improving his property by planting trees and building roads, reading and socializing with friends and family.
He is survived by his wife Jill and five children: Abigail (Paul) Rozeski of Madison, Nicholas (Emily) Fuchs of New Richmond, Ann Fuchs of Lake Mills, Jake Fuchs and Andy Fuchs, both of Medford. Grandchildren: Lily, Claire, Mara, Simon and Daniel Rozeski, and Cara and Christian Fuchs.
He is further survived by his Mother Bonita Fuchs, of Medford, Sisters: Beverly (Michael) Patrick of Rib Lake, Barbara (Myron) Peche of Medford, Cindy (Terry) Albrecht of Pueblo, Colorado, Nancy (Douglas) Gee of Iowa, and Peggy Close of Rib Lake. Brothers: Richard (Donna) Fuchs of Medford, Bruce Fuchs of Medford and Mark Fuchs of Madison. Father in Law: Verlyn (Eileen Biermann) of Rib Lake. Sister in law: Pam (Craig) Luethi of Bloomer, and Brother in law: Steve (Sara) Haider of Stanley, and many other family members and friends.
Services for Dennis will held at 11 AM Saturday January 2, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Whittlesey. Deacon Joe Stefancin will officiate. Cremainal Inurnment will follow at St. Anns Cemetery, Greenwood. Visitation will be held Friday January 1, 2016 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, and also Saturday January 2, 2016 from 9:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Dennis “Foxy” Fuchs may be made to his family, for designation at a later date.
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JAMES R. HAYNES

NAME OF DECEASED: JAMES RAYMOND HAYNES, SR. AGE: 79

ADDRESS: W 5316 Finch Avenue, Stetsonville, WI 54480

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: His residence, Thursday December 24, 2015, at 2:20 PM, surrounded by his family, and under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No Services will held.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 28, 1936 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois

EDUCATION: High School graduate from Mt. Vernon High School

MARRIAGE: Married to Catherine Frances Elizabeth (Yust) Haynes on September 5, 1959 in Racine, Wisconsin.

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: He worked as a Welder and Mechanic for several different including Conseo and Black River Industries. He was also a carpenter by trade. James loved his dog Pep. He had several hobbies including; woodworking / crafting, enjoyed the outdoors, reading his Bible, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Catherine Frances Elizabeth (Yust) Haynes

SURVIVING CHILDREN: James (Rebecca) Haynes of Medford, Bradley Haynes of Stetsonville, Wade Sr. (Valerie) Haynes of Medford, William (Ann) Haynes of Medford, and Randy (Dodie) Haynes of Stetsonville.

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 13 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 23

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: His parents, and one grandson Jame Haynes III.

DECEASED FATHER: Gail Haynes DECEASED MOTHER: Dorothy Miller


OTHER INFORMATION: Memorial donations in honor of James may be made to his family, for designation at a later date.


No services will be held. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Lillian E. Hull

Lillian E. Hull, 102, passed away at the Brookdale - Clairbridge Memory Car Center in La Crosse, WI on December 19, 2015.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Hull.
She is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and a special family friend, Richard Cornell of Florida.
Per her request, no services will be held.
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.
Any follow up information, please contact Cheryl Clough Baehr at 715-514-2179

EDNA M. MAATTA

NAME OF DECEASED: EDNA M. MAATTA AGE: 85

ADDRESS: 389 Soumi Road, Ogema, WI; A Township of Hill, Price County resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:32 PM Thursday, December 17 at River Falls Area Hospital, River Falls, WI where she had been a patient for the past 1 day

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 22 at the Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, 4914 Holmes Street, Ogema, WI

OFFICIATING: Rev. Ray Kovala

INTERMENT: Leavitt Creek Cemetery – Township of Hill, Price County

VISITATION: 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday, December 22 at the Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, Ogema

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 4, 1930 at Ogema

EDUCATION: Leavitt Creek School, Town of Hill

MARRIAGE: May 28, 1955 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Unity, WI to John Matthew Maatta & he preceded her in death December 1, 2003

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage, she worked as a homemaker & mother. They dairy farmed in the Town of Hill for many years until retirement in 1986. Throughout her life she was a caregiver for many family members. She enjoyed fishing, puzzles, crocheting, shopping and baking.

MEMBER OF: Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, Ogema

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 sons – Mark Maatta of Ogema & Robert (Julie) Maatta of Woodbury, MN; Daughter – Mary Maatta of Rhinelander

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 2 – Elizabeth & Kayla Maatta of Woodbury, MN

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 brothers – Robert Bergman of Ogema & Ralph (Joyce) Bergman of Grand Rapids, MN
1 sister-in-law: Gladys Bergman of Ogema

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Verna Kyllonen, Melvin & Russell Bergman; Half-Brothers/Sisters: Elma Frankki, Frans & Eino Leino, Arthur, Adolph & Bernice Bergman, Viola & Adeline D’Amico, Eleanor Nuutinen, Miriam Bush

DECEASED FATHER: Albert Bergman DECEASED MOTHER: Haydee Marie Newfors

PALLBEARERS: Randy, Scott & Dan Bergman, Paul Frankki, Curtis & Cory Kyllonen

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by several nieces/nephews, other friends & a host of brothers/sisters in faith
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DAGMAR C. KLINNER

NAME OF DECEASED: DAGMAR C. KLINNER AGE: 93

ADDRESS: 1014 W. Broadway, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:50 PM Thursday, December 17 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 10 ½ years, most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: private family only memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 23 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. David Clements

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

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 23

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 23, 1922 at Chippewa Falls, WI, the proud daughter of Norwegian immigrants

EDUCATION: Chippewa Falls elementary schools, 1940 graduate of Chippewa Falls High School, and was a 1944 graduate of UW-Madison with degrees in Education and Foreign language

MARRIAGE: June 9, 1945 at Chippewa Falls, WI to Robert “Bob” W. Klinner and he preceded her in death October 7, 2004

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she taught school in Chippewa Falls and Shawano schools for periods of time. After her marriage, she was a homemaker & mother. She was active and volunteered in the following organizations throughout her life: Confederated Woman's Club, Local Art Society, Mental Health Society, PTA, League of Women Voters, New Visions Art Gallery, UW Board of Higher Education for Women, Health Board of Taylor County, Sons of Norway & Memorial Hospital of Taylor County. She enjoyed music, art, antiques and travel.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford & the Medford Performing Arts

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – Barbara Perala of Green Bay & Ann (Jon) Anderson of Duluth, MN
Sons – Bill (Martha) Klinner & Dave (Donna) Klinner both of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son-in-law: Elmer Perala in 2014

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8 – Rachel (Thomas) Mildbrand of Medford, Peter (Jackie) Klinner of McFarland, WI, Sam (Ashley) Klinner of Colby, Jenna Klinner of Madison, Molly Klinner of Medford, Ben Anderson of San Francisco, CA, Jason (Nicole) Anderson of Austin, TX, David Anderson of Duluth, MN
GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 2 – Carly & Graham Mildbrand

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-in-law: Shirley Klinner of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Morgan Stenseth & Irene Stenseth

DECEASED FATHER: Peder Magnuson Stenseth DECEASED MOTHER: Christina (Helseth) Stenseth

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given either to the Salvation Army of Taylor County, Immanuel Lutheran Church Music Department, Medford, or Medford Performing Arts
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DONNA M. SCHREINER

Donna M. Schriener, age 65, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born on August 24, 1950 in Merrill to Gilbert and Muriel (Hopperdietzel) Berghammer. She attended Athens Grade School and graduated from Athens Area High School. On June 6, 1970 at St. Anthony Church in Athens Donna married Ronald H. Schreiner and he survives. Donna worked at Edgar Basket Factory in Edgar for a period of time before opening a day care facility in Medford. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing, board games and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford and former member of St. Anthony’s Church in Athens. In addition to her husband, Donna is further survived by her children, Audra Schreiner, Bill Schreiner both of Medford and Crystal (Duane) Rudolph of Weyerhaeuser, grandchildren, Joshua and Tierra Rudolph of Weyerhaeuser, brothers & sisters, Lola (Lester) Lendrum of Weston, Margo Simpson of Madison, Gayle (Joe) Brewer of Henagar, AL, Ryen (Brenda) Berghammer of Henagar, AL, Sue (Dale) Wisnewski of Rib Mountain, and Amy (Kim) Christians of Wautoma, brothers & sisters in law, Shirley (John) Daniels of Athens, Clyde (Ann) Schreiner of Largo, FL, Mike (Joyce) Schreiner of Branson, MI and Norbert Daniels of Athens. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed & Ester Schreiner, and sister in law Jeanette Daniels. Services for Donna will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home of Medford with Deacon Joseph Stefancin officiating. Visitation will take place from 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford. Cremainal Inurnment will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Medford.

DOROTHY “DODIE” J. SMART RUSSELL HODGE

NAME OF DECEASED: DOROTHY “DODIE” J. SMART RUSSELL HODGE AGE: 87

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

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:00 A.M. Monday, December 7 at County Gardens, Medford under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

INTERMENT: Committal Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, December 11 at Union Cemetery in Butternut, WI with Rev. John Deitz officiating

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 10, 1928 in Butternut, WI

EDUCATION: Butternut Area Schools

MARRIAGE: 1st: February 10, 1948 at Butternut to James H. Russell and he preceded her in death on May 26, 1976
2nd: November 26, 1985 in Whittlesey to Woodrow W. Hodge and he preceded her in death on November 4, 1995

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Dodie was a secretary at the Taylor County Teachers College for 8 years. She was also a store clerk at a number of retail outlets in the Medford area until her retirement. Dodie spent most of her free time volunteering at the Taylor County Memorial Hospital and Medford Curling Club.

MEMBER OF: American Legion Auxiliary in Butternut, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Medford and Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Judy (Dan) Liske of Stanley, Don (Paulette) Russell of North Pole, AK and Bette (Dave) Hager of Healy, AK
Step-Daughter: Marilyn “Mimi” Swankee of Phoenix

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: Troy (Susan Callendar) Liske of Craig, AK, Craig (Karen Walne) Liske of Eden Prairie, MN, Shawna (Ryan) Ragan of Eagle River, AK, Ryan (Molly) Russell of Sun Prairie, WI, Rebecca (Togi Letuligasenoa) Russell of Fairbanks, AK, Kiana (Kristian) Swearingen of Seattle, WA, Kendel (Ray Zimmer) Bormann of Fairbanks, AK and Kane Bormann of Albuquerque, NM
Step-Grandchildren: Davida (Lucas) Stumpf of Kodiak, AK, Mark Hager of Whittier, AK, Debbie Swankee and Jackie Swankee both of Phoenix, AZ

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Luke Liske of Craig, AK, Jack and Henry Liske of Eden Prairie, MN, Cylin and Cohen Ragan of Eagle River, AK, Hank Russell of Sun Prairie, WI, Denali Swearingen of Seattle, WA and Irma Lee Zimmer of Fairbanks, AK
5 Step-Great-Grandchildren: Hannah, Emma, Elin, Johan Bohman of Craig, AK and Jason Swankee of Phoenix, AZ

SURVIVING SISTER: Nina (Raleigh “Lee”) Smart Fox of Iron River, WI
Brothers-In-Law: Norm Haegarl of Glidden, WI and John Linsmeyer of Butternut, WI
Sister-In-Law: Marion Russell of Butternut, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Evelyn (Arnold) Steiner, Carolyn (Edward) Klein, Myra Setterman Haegarl, Ray (Betty) Smart, Joseph (Cecilia) Smart, James (Bertha) Smart, Elaine (William) Peterson, Marion Kiley Linsmeyer, Betty (William -Jeanie) Timm, Howard “Jack” Russell

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph E. Smart

DECEASED MOTHER: Ida A. Smart (Maiden Name: Wartgow)

PALLBEARERS: Troy and Craig Liske, Ryan and John Russell, Kane Bormann and Mark Hager

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Dodie’s family to be designated at a later date
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DAVID “DAVE” L. POPE

NAME OF DECEASED: DAVID “DAVE” L. POPE AGE: 56

ADDRESS: 506 E. Allman, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:40 AM Saturday, November 28 at his residence in the City of Medford under the loving care of his family & Hope Hospice following a battle with the skin disease - erythroderma

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Mary Jo Laabs and Rev. Dr. Jenny Mushel Wilson, David’s cousin

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

VISITATION: 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 31, 1959 at Marshfield, WI

EDUCATION: Washington Elementary School, Medford, 1977 graduate of Medford Sr. High School, Associates degree from NTC in Wausau, Bachelor’s degree & Master’s degree in computer technology from UW-Stout, Menomonie

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: David was an Eagle Scout in his youth. While attending UW-Stout and following he worked in the information technology department at UW-Stout. He was a partner in D & D Tech, while residing in Menomonie & later Medford until ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed computers, fishing, cooking, deer hunting, dogs, reading history & spending time at their cabin on Sackett’s Lake.

MEMBER OF: Community United Church of Christ, Medford;
Past member of Medford Curling Club & Order of the Arrow Scout Troop

SURVIVING PARENTS: Mother – Phyllis Pope of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Leon A. Pope

OTHER INFORMATION: The family requests memorial contributions be given in honor of David to Hope Hospice of Medford
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