JOAN “Jo Ann” E. SIMEK

NAME OF DECEASED: JOAN “JoAnn” E. SIMEK AGE: 83

ADDRESS: Country Gardens Assisted Living, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:20 AM Sunday, January 29 at Aspirus Country Gardens, Medford where she had resided for the past 4 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:30 PM on Saturday, February 4 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: 5-8 PM on Friday, February 3 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford where there will be a 6:00 PM VFW Auxiliary service held that evening; visitation will also be held from 12:30 PM until the time of services at 1:30 PM at the church on Saturday, February 4

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 16, 1933 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford area elementary schools, graduate of Medford High School and Taylor County Normal School, Medford

MARRIAGE: In March of 1955 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford to Ronald “Ron” L. Simek and they were later divorced

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the Town of Ogema for a period of time. Moved to Medford where they co-owned/co-operated Tombstone Tap Tavern. From 1962-1986 she was active as a co-owner & treasurer of Tombstone Pizza Corp. in Medford. She served for periods of time on the Medford City Council, Memorial Hospital Board, Medford Library Board, Marshfield Hospital & Clinic Board, Medford VFW Auxiliary where she was past treasurer, president & historian. She was also a past president & treasurer of the Wisconsin VFW Auxiliary.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

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

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 12 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 15

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – William (Evie) Matheus of West Bend, WI & Robert (Venita) Matheus of Beaver Dam, WI

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Donald Matheus

DECEASED FATHER: William A. Matheus DECEASED MOTHER: Anne N.(Feggestad) Matheus

PALLBEARERS: 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 Medford VFW Auxiliary
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MARLENE JOAN DETTMERING

NAME OF DECEASED: MARLENE JOAN DETTMERING AGE: 82

ADDRESS: Our House Assisted Living, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:30 AM, Tuesday, January 24 at Our House Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 4years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice, surrounded by her family

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, February 4 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza, Father Frederick Brost & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Molitor Catholic Cemetery, Township of Molitor at a later date

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM on Friday, February 3 where there will be a 7 PM Rosary Service held that evening; also from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, February 4 at the church

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 15, 1934 at Medford

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford; 1952 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: April 11, 1959 at Medford to former Medford Mayor Robert Dettmering and he preceded her in death on November 11, 1987

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage, she worked at a Milwaukee Catholic Orphanage for a period of time. She returned to Medford & worked at Bob’s Drive Inn. She was a drum major in the former Medford City Band. She was the manager of the Journal & Sentinel paper route for a period of time. They owned & operated Hull’s Lake Resort in the Town of Molitor from 1973-1994. She worked at Stonecroft Manor following her husband’s death from 1991-2001. She enjoyed baking, socializing with her friends at Hull’s Lake, dancing, sewing & spending time with her family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford where she was active with several church activities including Our Ladies of Holy Rosary; National Guard Auxiliary; Memorial Hospital Auxiliary; Curling/Bowling Leagues & Medford PTA

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Lorin (Colleen) Dettmering, Laura (Gene) Holmes, Jan (Gary) Laher, Carol (Mike) Couillard, Joan Dettmering, all of Medford, Karla (Scott) Dettmering-Sveum of De Forest, WI

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 13 – Haley (Cody), Holly & Kyle Dettmering, Brett & Clayton (Katie) Holmes, Jesse (Megan), Derek (Dana) & Trevor (Heather) Laher, Hannah & Noah Machon, Jewelia, Kayla & Grant Couillard
GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 4 – Dylan Laher, Olivia Rodriguez, Elise Couillard & Baby Zimmer

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: LeRoy, Vernon & Allen (Joanne) Brost all of Medford Arlyle Mayer of Green Bay
Brother-in-law: Karl (Barb) Dettmering of Pewaukee; Sisters-in-law: Esther (Gordon) Heier of Winter Haven, FL, Barb Dettmering of Onalaska, Joan Dettmering of Port Byron, IL

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Rita Werner, Margaret “Peg” Tuma, Tom & Lambert “Red” Brost

DECEASED FATHER: Anton J. Brost DECEASED MOTHER: Margaret Catherine Enders

URNBEARER: Jesse Laher HONORARY URNBEARERS: All the other Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

OTHER INFORMATION: The family requests memorial contributions be given in her name to either Holy Rosary School or Hope Hospice both of Medford or the Alzheimer’s Association
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KATHLEEN “KATHY” A. DANEN

NAME OF DECEASED: KATHLEEN “KATHY” A. DANEN AGE: 60

ADDRESS: N1389 Highway 13, Stetsonville, WI 54480; A Township of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:00 AM Sunday, January 22 at her residence under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM on Friday, January 27 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Mary Jo Laabs

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at a later date

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 5 – 7 PM on Thursday, January 26 and also at church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, January 27

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 24, 1956 at Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION: Milwaukee area elementary schools; 1974 graduate of Medford Area High School; Attended Northcentral Technical College in Wausau

MARRIAGE: To Michael Dassow at Whittlesey in 1983 and they were later divorced in 1989; To Daryl Johnson at Medford in 1992 and he preceded her in death in 1997; To Michael “Minnows” Danen at Medford in 2000 & he survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Moved to Medford in 1970 with her family. After her education, she worked at Krug Westside Bus & Truck from 1983-1999, Northwest Wisconsin CEP from 1999-2012, Indianhead from 2012-2014. Then she did part time work for H & R Block, Stetsonville Oil, Aramark & most recently as a secretary for Community United Church of Christ, Medford. She helped start the Stetsonville First Responder program in 2004 and was a member until 2014 & she was a Taylor County Aspirus Hospital EMT from 2005-2014. She was a Red Cross volunteer from 2005-2014. She enjoyed quilting, reading and her grandsons.

MEMBER OF: Stetsonville Lions, Medford Morning Rotary, Taylor County Reality Fair, Junior Achievement, Board of Centennial Community Center, and a graduate of the Leadership Medford program

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Michael “Minnows” Danen of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Megan (Jason Lindeman) Dassow of Colby
2 Grandsons – Landon Graap & Ayden Lindeman both of Colby

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Karen (Don) Schmidt of Colby
Brother – Patrick (Theresa) Brunetto of Eau Claire

DECEASED FATHER: Frank J. Brunetto DECEASED MOTHER: Janice Elizabeth (Gebert) Brunetto

OTHER INFORMATION: She is further survived by many other family and friends
Memorial contributions may be given to the family for a future designation
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EUGENE "GENE" W. ARNETT

Eugene “Gene” W. Arnett, 84, of Medford, passed away on January 21, 2017 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford. Gene was born on December 9, 1932 in Marshfield to Leonard and Erna Arnett, they precede him in death. He was a 1951 graduate of Marshfield High School, 1955 graduate of Central State Teachers College, and 1961 graduate of the University of Iowa with a Masters in Hospital Administration. He married Carol E. Smith on September 3, 1955, she survives.

Gene was the president of Memorial Hospital of Taylor County from 1962 until his retirement in 1997. Gene was also the Chairman of the Wisconsin Hospital Association, Chairman of the Tri State Association in 1973, the recipient of the Harold Coombs Award in 1975, recipient of Medford Man of the Year in 1975, board member of the American Hospital Association from 1984 to 1988, where he also served as the Chairman in 1988. He proudly served his country in the Wisconsin National Guard for 23 years where he earned the rank of major.

In his spare time Gene was a member of Kiwanis, the Historical Society, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Tee High Golf Course, and former member and President of the Medford Curling Club. He was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served as a past Congregational President and longtime choir member.

In addition to his wife Gene is survived by his five children, Denise (David) Thiede, E. Stuart (Kristin) Arnett, Lisa (Gerry) Jiskra, Jon (Amy) Arnett, James (Missy) Arnett; nine grandchildren, John (Kevin Graham) Thiede, Alyssa Thiede, Lindsey (Ryan) Mitchell, Emily (Jesse) Sams, Christian Arnett, Zakary Arnett, Katherine Arnett, Alex Arnett, Matthew Jiskra; four step-grandchildren, Megan (Eric) Clapp, Paul Koepnick, Seth Koepnick, Annaka (Marcos Quiles) Koepnick; three great- grandchildren Lillian, Beau, and Avery. He is further survived by many other friends and family.

In addition to his parents, Gene is preceded in death by his brother Leonard Arnett in 2000.

Funeral services for Gene will be held on Thursday, January 26 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey with Rev Randal Jeppesen. Burial will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II. Visitation will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey on Thursday January 26 from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

JANE “PUNKIE” L. LAFFAN

NAME OF DECEASED: JANE “PUNKIE” L. LAFFAN AGE: 78

ADDRESS: Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford; A former Townships of Deer Creek & Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:14 AM Thursday, January 19 at Care Partner’s Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 ½ years, most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, January 23 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. R.J. Schuenke

INTERMENT: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION: 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Monday, January 23 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 20, 1938 at Medford

EDUCATION: Town of Deer Creek Elementary school and was a 1956 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: November 11, 1961 at Chicago, IL to Dennis J. Laffan, Sr. and he preceded her in death on October 31, 1990

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she resided & worked in Chicago for a period of time. After their marriage, they moved to the Town of Deer Creek in 1976. She later resided in the Town of Little Black and with her daughter for a period of time prior to entering Care Partners in Medford. She worked at Tombstone Pizza Corp. in Medford for 25 years until her retirement. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, camping, reading & spending time with her grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Red Hatters; Was a past member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dennis (Sandy) Laffan of Eau Claire, Charmaine (Todd) Baker of Medford & Christine (Richard) Gustafson of Clayton, NY

CHILDREN DECEASED: Granddaughter – Cassidy Laffan in 1996

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8 – Rachel (Eric) Vach, Taylor (Coyle Weissmiller) Laffan, Megan Nicks, Melissa Baker, Delaney Laffan, Mathew Gustafson, Margaret Baker, AJ Gustafson GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 2 – Ellie & Jace Vach

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: David (Leona) Piller of the Town of Deer Creek, Donald Piller of Rib Lake, Lana (Jack) Raiche of Mound, MN, Connie (Jack) Behrendt of Maple Plain, MN, Sandy (Dale) Jochimsen of the Town of Little Black, Jeff (Sharon) Piller of Granton

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters – Kathy Hauser & Margaret Piller; Brother-in-law: Judd Hauser

DECEASED FATHER: Theodore “Ted” Piller DECEASED MOTHER: Opal (Clarkson) Piller

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren

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HERMAN C. DOHRWARDT

Herman C. Dohrwardt, Jr., 85, of Medford, passed away Wednesday January 18, 2017 at his home. Herman was born March 18, 1931 in Medford to Herman and Anna (Haney) Dohrwardt. They precede him in death. He married Ardella Dassow at Trinity Lutheran Church on October 5, 1963. Ardella survives. He is further survived by Children: Ricky (Nancy) Dohrwardt of Rib Lake, Randy (Katrina) Dohrwardt of Medford, Ryan (Bobbie) Dohrwardt of Pulaski, Renee (David) Jacobsen of Medford and Rod (Muzzy) Dohrwardt of Medford, Grandchildren: Mikey, Taran, Brett, Wyatt, Amanda and Zach Dohrwardt, and Nicole Jacobsen. Herman worked as a carpenter for several companies in the Medford area, and owned his own dairy farm. He worked for Weathershield on the production line, and also volunteered at the Sr. Citizen center. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry work and watching Nascar. Per Hermans request, cremation rites have been accorded, and no services will be held. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemefuneralservice.com

ROBERT "BOB" LAMBERTY

Robert “Bob” Lamberty, a Whittlesey resident, passed away on January 16, 2017 at his home under the care of his wife, family, and Hope Hospice. Bob was born on August 3, 1937 in Medford to Oliver and Catherine (Brandner) Lamberty. They precede him in death.

Bob was a brother to Donna (Mike) Roiger of Whittlesey, Roy (Midge) who precedes him in death, and Roman (Lois) Lamberty of Texas.

Bob went to school in Whittlesey and graduated from Medford High School in 1955. After school Bob went west with a few friends working various jobs from California to South Dakota. After a short courtship he married Mary Roiger on July 25, 1959. They lived in Milwaukee a few years until they purchased the family farm in 1966. Bob farmed, logged, and was a part time mail carrier. He became a full time mail carrier in 1989 and sold the farm to his son Luke. Bob retired in 2000.

In addition to his wife Bob is survived by his 3 children, Dawn, Rob (Joy Hoff), and Luke (Donna Grossel) ; 4 grandchildren, Michael, Barbara (Clayton) Denzine, Katie (Curt Quednow), and Dustin (Chandel) ; 7 great-grandchildren, Austin, Kameron, Sophia, Amelia, Kiana, Gavin, and Adeline all of Whittlesey. He is further survived by many other family and friends.

Bob was a member of OLPH Catholic Church in Whittlesey, President of Whittlesey Baseball Association for 52 years, active member and past president of the Rib Lake Lions, and charter member of The We Whittlesey Whizzers Snowmobile Club.

Bob enjoyed bowling in Rib Lake for many years and bowling in Medford. Bob and Mary also enjoyed traveling all over the U.S., making Italian sausage, and taking care of the great-grandchildren. The great-grandkids are going to miss their Rocking Chair.

 Bob was hard working, fun loving man. Never a man to shy away from a party or to sit in the corner and watch. He always had a joke or a quick comment.

A memorial mass for Bob will take place on Wednesday, January 25 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in the Town of Chelsea with Father Phil Juza and Deacon Joe Stefancin officiating; burial will follow at OLPH Catholic Cemetery, the Town of Chelsea. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 24 at OLPH Catholic Church in the Town of Chelsea from 4:00 PM until the time of a prayer service at 7:00PM. Visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday, January 25 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

 

JOHN W. MARSHALL

NAME OF DECEASED: JOHN W. MARSHALL AGE: 70

ADDRESS:   A Township of Spirit resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  Monday, January 16 at his residence in the Town of Spirit

VISITATION: 10 AM until the time of services at 12 noon on Thursday, January 19 at Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake chapel

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: A celebration of his life gathering will take place at 12 noon on Thursday, January 19 at Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake chapel

OFFICIATING: Mr. Dan Layhew

INTERMENT: Hillcrest Cemetery – Township of Spirit where there will be military rites performed by the Spirit American Legion

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 29, 1946 at Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION: Fisher Elementary School, Milwaukee and was a graduate of West Bend, WI High School

MARRIAGE: September 25, 1971 at Holy Trinity Church, Newburg, WI to Linda L. Mayer and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he entered the US Army serving from 1964-1966 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After the service, he worked road construction for a period of time. Then he worked construction for Stevens Construction while residing in Newburg. He then owned & operated an auto salvage business in Fredonia for 3 years. In 1980 he moved to the Town of Spirit where he owned/operated Spirit Sales and Service doing auto sales & repair.
Then he worked as a field tech for Entech Electronics until retirement in 2013. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, guns, gun shows & fixing things.

MEMBER OF: NRA; Rib Lake American Legion and the Spirit American Legion

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Spouse – Linda L. Marshall of the Town of Spirit

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jennifer Marshall of Wausau & Michael Marshall of the Town of Spirit

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Janet (David) Bath of West Bend & Jim (Diana) Marshall of the town of Rib Lake

DECEASED FATHER: James Alexander Marshall DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Joyce Kalt

PALLBEARERS: JB Marshall, Danny Verbanac, Lloyd Schubert, Mark Listle, Dave Sieser,
Coen Enright, Bill Krell, Pete Menutes
 
OTHER INFORMATION: He is further survived by nieces & nephews
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EMILY M. KOFLER

Emily M. Kofler, 90, of Rib Lake, passed away on Sunday January 15, 2017 at Country Gardens in Medford.
Emily was born November 2, 1926 in Rib Lake to Joseph and Frances (Borovay) Szczurek. She is a graduate of Rib Lake High School.
Emily married Leonard J. Kofler at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Rib Lake on Nov. 29, 1947. Leonard survives.
She is further survived by her children: Marie (Dale) Lindwall of Wausau, Michael (Kathy) Kofler of Prentice, Peter Kofler of Marshfield, 8 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Daughter Vickie Ann Wudi, and all of her Brothers and Sisters.

Emily was employed by Gem Products and worked on the production line and Rib Lake Health Care Center where she worked in housekeeping. She also ran the family dairy farm in Rib Lake, and enjoyed horseshoes and polka music.

She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church Catholic Order of Foresters and Christian Mothers.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM Wednesday January 18, 2017 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Father Otto Bucher will officiate. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Rosary will be said Wednesday morning at Good Shepherd Church beginning at 9:30 and  visitation will follow from 10:00  AM until the time of service at 11 AM.

Memorial donations in honor of Emily can be given to Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

JOHN J. "JACK" WUDI

John J. “Jack” Wudi, 75, a Town of Greenwood resident, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at his home.

Jack was born July 9, 1941 in Medford to Bernard and Ida (Born) Wudi. They precede him in death.

He is survived by his siblings: Sally (Ken) Asselin of St. Francis, Kathleen (late Ron) Frahmann of Racine, Kenneth (late Vickie) Wudi of Medford and Carol Vlasis of Schofield, 8 Nieces, 1 Nephew and many friends and neighbors.

Jack graduated from Rib Lake High School.  He then went on to be a lifetime farmer, and ran his own farm in the Town of Greenwood. He loved to spend time outside cutting firewood, gardening, picking berries and taking care of his animals, especially his dog, and watching deer. Jack will always be remembered for lending a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

He was of the Catholic faith, and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM, Friday January 13, 2017 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Father Otto Bucher will officiate. Visitation will be held at Good Shepherd Church from 9:30 until the time of Mass at 11. Cremation rites will follow services; burial of cremated remains will take place at St. Anne’s Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Jack can be given to the St. Anne’s Historical Society.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

ISABELLA “BILLIE” ANNALA

NAME OF DECEASED:  ISABELLA “BILLIE” ANNALA    AGE:  97
 

ADDRESS:  Golden Living Center, Rib Lake

 
PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  3:52 PM Monday, January 9 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 1 year

 TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, January 12 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

 
OFFICIATING:  Pastor James Langebartels

 INTERMENT:  Leavitt Creek Cemetery, Township of Hill, Price Co.

 VISITATION:  St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Thursday, January 12

 
DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 15, 1919 at Westboro, WI

 EDUCATION:  Westboro/Rib Lake elementary schools

 
MARRIAGE:  June 30, 1951 at Detroit, MI to Toivo Annala and he preceded her in death in 1982
 
PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE:  After their marriage, they lived in Detroit where she cooked at Stauffer’s Restaurant for a period of time.  They moved to the Westboro area in 1953 where they farmed.  In 1957 they moved to the Rib Lake area where they farmed and she worked at Glovette Shoe Factory for a period of time.  She enjoyed horseback riding, rosemalling, traveling to craft/rosemalling shows & landscape painting.

 MEMBER OF:  St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake since 1957 and its Ladies Aid of which she was president for many years

 SURVIVING CHILDREN:  Son – Gary (Annis) Annala of Glendale Heights, IL

 # OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN:     Eric (Carrie) & Adam (Hina) Annala      

GR-GRANDSON:    Alex Paul-Annala     

 BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED:  Sisters - Hanna Wayrynen, Mary Bergeron, Geraldine Kalander, Miriam Annala

Brothers - Henry, Joseph, & David Manninen

 DECEASED FATHER:   Heikki “Henry” Manninen    DECEASED MOTHER:  Maria Watanen

 
PALLBEARERS:  Fred Ebert, Gary, Eric, Adam, David & Jim Annala
 
OTHER INFORMATION:  The family requests memorial contributions be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake in her name
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HELEN J. WESTERMEIER

NAME OF DECEASED: HELEN J. WESTERMEIER AGE: 96

ADDRESS: Golden Living – Three Oaks, Marshfield; A former Stetsonville resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:30 AM Monday, January 2 at Golden Living – Three Oaks, Marshfield where she had resided for the past 8 months

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Michael Hayden

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at a later date

VISITATION: 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, January 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 19, 1920 at Marshfield, WI

EDUCATION: Stetsonville Elementary School and was a 1939 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: July 8, 1947 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Edward J. Westermeier and he preceded her in death December 30, 1989

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she went to work for her father who owned Midway Telephone Company in Medford. She worked as the office manager until 1967. From 1986 – 2006, she worked as an office secretary for Stetsonville Hardware until her retirement. She enjoyed playing the piano/organ, traveling, needlepoint, quilting & her grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville where she enjoyed serving as a church organist for 60+ years

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Josephine Westermeier of Stetsonville & David (Judy) Westermeier of Abbotsford
Grandchildren – Adam (Lauren) Westermeier, Katrina & Maia Rollins
Step Grandchildren: Amanda & Mathew (Autena) Raster, Megan (Bryan) Gusman
Step Great-Grandchildren: Bryan Jr. and Chandler Gusman

DECEASED FATHER: David Emanuel Petersen DECEASED MOTHER: Josephine Helen (Jakel) Petersen

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorials given to the family will be designated at a later date
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NILA J. EBERT

Age 86, died Sunday, January 1 at the residence of her daughter in the Town of Holway under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice. Per her request, there will be no services.

Nila was born March 12, 1930 in Altoona, WI. She was the daughter of Walter Willman and Olive Mae Stillman. Her maternal grandfather was one of the first game wardens in Wisconsin.
Nila was a sister to brothers - Albert, Delos, John & Thomas. She had 2 sisters – Eileen & Geraldine. She was married to Joseph Dwight Everson in 1950 in the State of Oregon. Nila & Joseph had an interesting and adventurous life during her first years of marriage. She worked as a fire lookout with her husband in the Grande Tetons at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The only access to the fire towers was by horseback. All supplies had to be packed in on horseback as well. Many of their meals were trout, caught in a nearby stream. She often spoke of this incredible time in her life!

They started a family in 1954 and had 7 children – Nila Jo, Mark Anthony (Sally), Daniel Lynn (Karen), Julie Marie, Juanita Mary (Kevin), Kathleen Ann, and Nathan Thomas (Tina).

In 1967 Nila was married to Carl Ebert and moved to Mosinee, WI. They lived in the country where they grew wonderful vegetable gardens and canned all their food, along with raising all their meat.

Through the years, Nila continued to travel out west with her children, camping and enjoying all the beautiful places along the way. She passed her love of travel to all her children. Her beloved chihuahua, Jasper was always by her side.

Nila loved and treasured her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren. She will always be loved and cherished. To pass on online condolences to the family, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

ESTA M. VLACH

Esta Mae Vlach, 92, of Rib Lake, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake.     Esta was born September 14, 1924 in Harold, KY to James and Margaret (White) Keathley. She attended Pikesville High School in Pikesville, KY. She married Emil Vlach on December 26, 1945 in Dallas, TX. Emil preceded her in death on February 21, 2007.         
 She is survived by her Daughters: Joan(Mick) Klein of Grafton, Linda (Jerry) Stellbrink and LaNah (Jerry) Brahmer, both of Medford, Grandchildren: Joyce (Dan) Pond of Cameron, Susan Klein of Milwaukee, Michele (Kas Raymer) Klein of Manhattan, KS, Amber (Nick) Stroud of Wauwatosa, Renea (Monty) Henke of Medford, Todd (Katie) Brahmer of Medford, Great Grandchildren: Tyler Henke, Brevin Brahmer, Mark and Matthew Pond, Abram,  Grant, and Iris Stroud, Sister in law: Donna Sipla of Coloma, MI and many nieces and nephews.
Esta is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Brothers: James and Howard Keathley and Sister: Mavis Goodman.            
 Upon completion of high school, Esta moved to Columbus, Ohio  and was recruited by the Women’s Army Corps and went on to Basic Training in Presque Isla, Maine and was trained as a Medic. She was transferred to Dallas, where she met Emil. Upon Emil’s completion of his military enlistment, they returned to Rib Lake. Esta worked for Glovette Shoe Company and Gem Products for over 20 years, and retired due to health concerns. She moved to the Golden Living Center in Rib Lake in 2008 where she enjoyed playing music and participating in games of Bingo. Esta was very proud of her military service, and remained patriotic her entire life. She loved the American Flag, and always enjoyed singing Patriotic songs and hymns.          
 She was a devout Christian, and a member of the Rib Lake United Methodist Church, and American Legion Post 274.            
 A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Friday January 6, 2017 at the Rib Lake United Methodist Church. Pastor Angel Rosario will officiate. Burial and Military Honors will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake. Visitation will be held Friday morning at the church from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM.            
  Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com