ALFRED L. "AL" UNICK

Alfred L. “Al” Unick, 71, of Rib Lake, passed away Friday March 30, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care.
Al was born June 6, 1946 in Medford, WI to Elmer and Mary (Heindl) Unick. He is a graduate of Rib Lake High School. He married Darlene Larsen on April 23, 1966 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rib Lake. Darlene survives.
He is further survived by his Daughters: Sue (Randy) Nehls of Dorchester, Mary Scott of Rib Lake, Grandchildren: Nick, Emily and Donnie Nehls, Tarek Scott, Siblings: Norman Kutzke, Mary “Lena” Kutzke, Laurie (Bill) Schreiner, Randy Kutzke, Carol Nefstead, Frank Kutzke all of Rib Lake, Sister in Law Kathy (John) Stelling of Port Washington, and many nieces and nephews.
Al is preceded in death by his Parents, Step Father Norman Kutzke, Sister Rhonda Unick, Brother Gary Kutzke, and Nephew Kent Kutzke.
Al served in the US Army and was stationed in Ft. Hood, Texas. He worked in maintenance on tanks and vehicles, and also trained mechanics.
He attended tech school and earned his Journeyman for tool and die. He worked for Northwest Tool and then Conseco in Rib Lake. He then went on to work for Ernie and Sylvia Strickert, and then Weather Shield Window Company, where he retired from in 2008. Al taught night school at NTC in Wausau in the tool and die program.
Al proudly built his own log cabin in the town of Corning, Lincoln County in 1981, and was very proud of it. He collected antique fishing lures, hunting traps, and fishing reels and poles. Al enjoyed going to garage sales and flea markets to find items to add to his collection. He loved to travel, visiting every state in the continental US, and taking his kids to Canada fishing every year. Al also enjoyed reading.
He was of the Lutheran faith and was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rib Lake.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at the Ice Age Pavilion in Rib Lake. Pastor David Clements will officiate. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nick and Donnie Nehls, Tarek Scott, Kyle Kutzke, Mark Schriener, Jason Nefstead, and Honorary Pallbearers will be Emily Nehls and  Fletcher Frombach. Visitation will be held at the Ice Age Pavilion from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 Noon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Al can be given to his family, for designation at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

VANGEL D. "BIRDIE" HARTWIG

Vangel Delores “Birdie” Hartwig, 91, from the Town of Spirit, passed to eternal salvation March 29, 2018 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where she had resided for the past 15 months.
Services to celebrate her life will be at 11 AM on Thursday, April 5 at Zion Lutheran Church, Town of Spirit with Pastor James Langebartels officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Town of Spirit. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, April 4 at Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake and from 10 AM until the time of services at the church in Spirit. Pallbearers will be: Ron, Steve & Scott Komarek, Randy Weinke, Robert Olwell and Mark Blasel.
Vangel was born August 25, 1926 in the Town of Johnson, Marathon County. She attended Silverleaf Elementary School in the Town of Johnson. She was a hard-working woman, who traveled to Milwaukee to work in her earlier years. She was also a long term dedicated employee at the shoe factory in Rib Lake.
Birdie, as she is known by her loved ones, married Earl Hartwig on November 4, 1944 at Zion Lutheran Church, Spirit. They built their home and family on a farmstead they called the “Silver Spur Ranch.” They, with their only child Karen, bred, raised and trained some of the finest of horses, acquiring many honors, awards and worldwide attention.
Birdie had many passions and talents. She was trained in lapidary skills and was a member of the National Rockhound Society and Zion Lutheran Church, Spirit. She attended Lawrence University in Appleton and acquired a certificate in China mending. Birdie painted, traveled, created professional costumes and stained glass. She loved to ride her horses in parades, at shows, and at fairs. She was a past member of the Taylor County Rough Riders Club. She found great joy in entertaining/cooking for relatives and had a heart filled with love for her family and friends.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Earl Hartwig of Spirit and in-laws: Betty Komarek of Shawano, LaVon Komarek of Spirit and Harry Blasel of Spirit. Birdie had endured the pain and loss of her beautiful daughter, Karen, and precious grandson, Jody Campbell. She was the last survivor of the 8 children of Frank and Lucia (Veitenhans) Komarek. Her siblings and deceased in-laws were Arleen (Alfred) Weinke, Orval (Ann) Komarek, Laurel Komarek, Almira (George) Olwell, Franklin (Freda) Komarek, Eugene Komarek and Mirella Blasel.
Birdie will be missed greatly by those who loved her. Her energy for life has been inspirational and her life has left the world a better place.
Hemer Funeral Service of Rib Lake and Medford serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

EILEEN M. BALCZEWSKI

Eileen M. Balczewski, 98, of Ogema, formerly of Madison, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Rib Lake Health Services, where she had resided for the past 2 years. She was born on December 24, 1919 to Michael and Bessy Sheehan in Chicago, IL. She married John Balczewski in 1941 in Chicago.

In her spare time Eileen enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with family, and babysitting her great-grandchildren.

Eileen is survived by 3 grandchildren Janet (Timothy Bosley) VanderWaal of Mosinee, Michael (Lisa) Murphy and Robert “Bob” (Gail) Murphy both of Sun Prairie; six great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many other family and friends.

Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Balczewski; son, John “Jack” Murphy; daughter-in-law, Monica Murphy, and sister, Beatrice.

A prayer service will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake at 3:00 PM, with Father Otto Bucher officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Eileen’s name may be given to the family for use a later designation.

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

FLORENCE E. HEDLUND

NAME OF DECEASED: FLORENCE E. HEDLUND AGE: 92

ADDRESS: Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Wednesday, March 21 at her residence in the City of Medford under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 4:00 PM, Sunday, March 25 at Medford United Methodist Church

OFFICIATING: Her son – Rev. Kurt Hedlund and Pastor Angel Rosario

INTERMENT: 10 AM Monday, March 26 at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Medford United Methodist Church from 2 PM until the time of funeral services at 4 PM on Sunday, March 25

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 31, 1925 at Downing, WI

EDUCATION: Medford Elementary schools and was a 1943 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 24, 1950 at Medford United Methodist Church in a double wedding ceremony with her sister Elaine, to Elmer Hedlund and he preceded her in death December 21, 1998

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: For most of her life she worked as a homemaker & mother. She worked for periods of time at Hurd Millwork, State Bank of Medford and with her husband in the insurance business. She enjoyed photography, bird watching, camping, sewing, knitting, embroidery, fishing and, most of all, her son’s and their families.

MEMBER OF: United Methodist Church, Medford where she was a past Sunday school teacher, active in the Women’s Circles, Keen Agers, sang in its church choir & was active in Bible studies.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Kurt (Susan) Hedlund of Boulder City, NV, Randal (Wendy) Hedlund of De Pere, WI, Brian (Brenda) Hedlund of Medford & Robert Hedlund of Boulder City, NV

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 9 – Brice (Sarah), Brittney (Nick) Bann, Brock (Inger), Brett, Ann (Kelly) Knauss, Matthew (Stephanie), Peter (Jennifer), Bart & Scott GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 9

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters-in-law: Ruth Smith of Medford and Betty McMullen of Waupaca

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister – Elaine Kramer; Brother – Edwin ”Lee” Smith & Brother-in-law: Bill Kramer

DECEASED FATHER: Edwin Charles Smith DECEASED MOTHER: Mae (Barber) Smith

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to either the Medford United Methodist Church or Forest Springs of Westboro, WI
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EVELYN A. MARCOTT

Evelyn A. Marcott, 93, of Dorchester, died March 18, 2018 at Dycora Nursing Home in Abbotsford under the care of Ministry St. Joseph Hospice.
She was born May 29, 1924 in Medford, Wisconsin to Fred and Mary (Ackeret) Goerg. She attended Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School and graduated from Medford High School.
Evelyn married Kenneth Marcott on May 29, 1948 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford. He precedes her in death. They moved to Dorchester in 1949.
Evelyn is survived by three sons: Gary of Bonduell, David (Nancy) of Athens, Tom (Rhonda) of Spencer, 7 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and one sister Marie Brecke of Florida.
She is further preceded in death by her Parents, one son: Mark, two Brothers: Clarence and Ray Goerg, and two brothers and one sister in infancy.
Evelyn worked at the Star News in Medford, and then worked as the secretary for Dorchester Elementary School for 31 years. She loved sewing, quilt making, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester, and the Quilting Club.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday March 23, 2018 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester. Father Tim Oudenhoven and Father Schaefer will officiate. Burial will take place in the Spring of 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Medford. Visitation will be held Friday morning at the church from 10:00 until the time of service at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Evelyn can be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

EILEEN J. HANDEL

Eileen Joan Handel, 88, of Medford passed away on March 17, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. A funeral mass will take place on Friday, March 23 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford at 12 noon with Father Phil Juza officiating. Visitation will take place Friday from 10:30 AM until time of services at the church. Urnbearers will be Brittany Zenner and Julian and Margaret Handel.

Eileen was born on August 10, 1929 to Leo J. and Theresa M. (Brost) Hirsch in Medford. She attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Medford High School in 1947. Eileen was also a graduate of Taylor County Normal School. After her education, she taught elementary school in Abbotsford and at the Mathey School in rural Medford for three years.

On June 15, 1953, Eileen married Gerald “Jerry” Handel at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. They enjoyed 51 years of life together. He preceded her in death on February 25, 2005.

After marriage, Eileen worked as a homemaker and mother. She was also a substitute teacher at Holy Rosary Catholic School. Eileen actively enjoyed boating, golfing, curling, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, walking and biking. In her younger years, she drove stock car with Jerry. Her competitive spirit earned her the nickname “Mean Eileen.” Eileen took pride in her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. In later years, Eileen was an active member of a caregiver support group and was instrumental in creating a support group for people with visual impairments.

Eileen was a devoted Catholic and member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford. She was a past member of the Medford Curling Club, Homemaker’s Club and Birthday Club.

Eileen was the proud mother of Kathleen “Kate” (Steve) Metz, Mike (Rhonda) Handel, both of Medford, and Gary (Jane) Handel of Austin, MN and a loving grandmother to Christian, Julian (Dana) and Margaret Handel, Jared Metz and Brittany (M.J.) Zenner. Her great-grandson, Mason Zenner, brought her great joy, and she was anxiously awaiting the arrival of another great-grandbaby in July.

Eileen is survived by two brothers, Leo James Hirsch of Barrington Hills, IL and Patrick Hirsch of Lake Bluff, IL, one sister, Marguerite (Ray) Klingbeil of Medford, three sister-in-laws: Bernice Hirsch of Sparta, Joan Hirsch of Pensacola, FL and Arlene Handel of Medford and numerous nieces and nephews. Eileen was preceded in death by brothers, Peter, Mark and John “Jacky” Hirsch; sister, Marilyn Strassman; sister-in-laws, Geraldine, Edna and Lorraine Hirsch, Marian Hansen and brother-in-laws, Ray Strassman, Robert Hansen, and Roger Handel.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Eileen’s name may be given to the family for use at a later designation. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

VIRGINIA A. CHING

Virginia A. Ching, 78, of Stetsonville, passed away Thursday March 15, 2018 at Care Partners in Medford, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.
Virginia was born November 3, 1939 in Marshfield, WI to Joseph and Minnie (Thomsen) Boeck. She is a 1957 graduate of Medford High School. She married Ron Ching on August 15, 1964 in Whittlesey, WI. Ron precedes her in death.
She is survived by her Children: Allan (Laura) Ching of Stetsonville, Steven Ching of Stetsonville, Michelle “Weasy” (Max) LaPorte of Medford, 5 Granddaughters: Misti, Mindy, Danielle, Malia, Kiah, 2 Great Granddaughters: Madison, Lillian, Siblings: Jack Boeck of Medford and Kathy (Joe) Retterath of Stetsonville, numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family in Hawaii.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, and Infant Brother William.
Virginia worked at the Medford Co-Op for over 40 years as a cashier, frozen food manager and scanning department. She retired from there in 2013. She enjoyed going to her children and grandchildren’s sporting events, and never missed one. Virginia enjoyed taking bus trips and traveling, especially to Hawaii to visit her husband’s family. She was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and like to play cards and visit every morning with her daily coffee clutch.
Virginia was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday March 31, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville. Father Michael Hayden will officiate. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be given to Virginias family, for designation at later date.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

KATHLEEN R. MILLER (KELLY)

NAME OF DECEASED: Kathleen R. Miller (Kelly)                                                                              
AGE: 76

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: March 10, 2018 at Aspirus Hospital Wausau.


PLACE OF SERVICES: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Whittlesey at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 17, 2018

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza


INTERMENT: Mount Olive Cemetery Westboro


VISITATION: on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 9:00 AM at OLPH Catholic Church until the time
of service at 11:00 AM

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 24, 1941 Medford WI

EDUCATION: Graduate of Westboro HS, returned to school later in life to receive her ADN from SW Technical College Fennimore WI, became a certified RN in 1991

MARRIAGE: Married to Charles R. Miller 1960 and later divorced.

WORK INFORMATION/PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Homemaker and mother. Resided and raised children for a long time in Basswood WI before returning to the Westboro area. A long time employee of Hope Hospice Medford Wi. She loved to travel visiting Ireland, London and Paris and she made numerous trips to canoe in the Boundary Waters with her niece Cindy Ludwig and her family. She loved her trips to the Yak in the Montana Rockies to visit her brother Dan.


HOBBIES/SPECIAL INTERESTS: Gardening, quilting, embroidery, baking, break making. Raised sheep and chickens for years. She was proud of her Irish ancestry and took an interest in Irish and Celtic culture. She loved camping, hiking, canoeing anything that got here out in a rustic area. She was also a member of the Whittlesey Quilters who make quilts for charity.

MEMBER OF: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Whittlesey

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Frank (Bette) Miller, Mike (Janet) Miller, Troy Miller, Racheal (David)Lamp, Matthew (Theresa) Miller, Patricia (Rocky) Juedes, and Patrick (Brittany) Miller

# LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GR. GRAND.: 1

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Patricia Vessely, Daniel Kelly, Jeanene Kelly

SURVIVING PARENTS: Pauline Kelly

DECEASED FATHER: Frank Kelly

CASKET BEARERS: Patrick Miller, Mathew Miller, David Rindt, Jack Miller, Levi Ulrich

DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Kathleens name may be given to the Whittlesey Quilters

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

DENNIS J. NAWRACAJ

Dennis J. Nawracaj, 78, of Rib Lake, passed away at his home Monday March 12, 2018.
Dennis was born December 12, 1939 in Chicago, IL to John and Frances (Andraciewicz) Nawracaj. He attended and graduated from Colby High School in 1959.
Dennis is survived by his Sister: Diana Sand, Niece Danielle (Kenneth) Johns, Great Nephew Ryan McAdams, Great Nieces Emily Johns, all of Rockford, IL, and many other family members in Wisconsin and Illinois.
After high school Dennis worked on the family farm in Unity, WI and was then drafted into the US Army and was stationed in Ft. Gordon, Georgia. Following the military he moved to Illinois with his family. He then became superintendent of the Parks and Recreation of Glendale Heights, IL, where he retired from. He then moved to Rib Lake to enjoy his retirement.
Dennis loved to play cards with his friends, he was a member of several bowling leagues in Illinois, and an avid Chicago sports fan. He loved to watch old western movies, especially John Wayne, and had a collection of John Wayne memorabilia.
He served as Rib Lake Village president for one year.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday March 16, 2018 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel. Military Rites will be rendered. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Colby. Visitation will take place on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel from 9:30 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

JAMES A. "SHORTY" BERGER

James A. “Shorty” Berger, 84, of Medford, passed away Monday March 12, 2018 at his home.

James was born October 26, 1933 to August and Mathilda (Zimmerman) Berger in Medford. He is a 1951 graduate of Medford Sr. High School.

After high school James enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a Supply Handler. He was honorably discharged in 1955. He returned to Wisconsin and worked at AMC Plant in Janesville, GM Motors in Milwaukee, and then Weather Shield Window Company in Medford, where he retired from.

He loved to attend auto auctions, gun shows, traveling and tinkering with cars and motors.

James is survived by a sister Estelle Oldeberg, and many other nieces, nephews and family members.

Per James request, cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service with military rites will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, July, 28, 2018. A meal will follow at Holy Rosary Social Center.

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

ROGER L. BRANDNER, SR.

Roger Lee Brandner, Sr., 70, of Medford, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 10, 2018 after a courageous five-year battle of Mantel Cell Lymphoma. He is the son of Edward J. and Edna I. (Frischmann) Brandner born on May 14, 1947 in Medford, WI. He graduated from Medford High School in 1965 and later went on to earn his Business Administration Degree.

In 1966 he enlisted in Wisconsin Army National Guard and worked for the Department of Defense, retired as an E-8 1^st SGT after 32 years of service. While enlisted he served as a Support Service Specialist for the U.S. Army under Civil Services in Madison, Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield, Abbotsford, and Medford from 1970-1998. Roger then went on to work at Hurd as plant manager from 1998 until his retirement in 2007.  He was married for almost fifty years to the love of his life, Janice C. Krause united in marriage on October 19, 1968, and she survives.

Roger was a devoted Catholic and member of OLPH parish in Whittlesey. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, walking and playing cards.  Most of all, he valued spending time with his family. 

Roger was the proud father of Dawn (Jason) Heier of Medford, Roger Jr.  (Jennifer) Brandner of Pardeeville, Chuck (Tammy) Brandner of Fond Du Lac, Chris (Mike) Hanson of Thorp, and Sheila (Nathan) Hollatz of Marshfield; loving grandfather of Collyn and Katelyn Heier, Blake, Bailey, and Brianna Brandner, Seth, Alivia, Tyler, and Allie Brandner,  Alexa and Logan Hanson, and Addasyn and Kylee Hollatz; caring brother of Melva (Otto) Klinger, Delbert (June) Brandner, Ruth Zuleger, Edward (Rosie) Brandner, Ethel Laher, and Sharon (Jerry) Nowak. He is also survived by mother-in-law Marjorie Krause, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Edna Brandner, father-in-law, Edwin Krause, brother, Harvey Brandner, sister-in-law Arlene Brandner, brothers-in-law Richard Zuleger and Richard Laher.

A funeral mass for Roger will take place on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey at 11:00 AM, with Father Phil Juza officiating. Visitation will take place at OLPH Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 4:00 PM until the time of a Catholic Rosary Service at 7:00 PM; visitation will continue on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of mass at 11:00 AM. Military Rites will be performed by the Medford VFW and WI Army National Guard.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Roger’s name may be given to the family for use at a later designation.

Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

ELMER J. REIMANN

Elmer J. Reimann, 88, of the Town of Little Black, passed away Wednesday March 7, 2018 at his home, under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.

Elmer was born July 18, 1929 in Chelsea, WI to Gustave and Alma (Sachse) Reimann. He attended Whittlesey Grade School and Medford High School. He married Carol M. Faber on June 25, 1955 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford. Carol Survives.

He is further survived by his Children: Ryan (Darlene) Reimann, Jayne (Jim) Sauer, Allyn (Sarah) Reimann all of Medford, Grandchildren: Tara (Brian) Abel, Tori Sauer, Marcus Reimann, Mason Reimann, Step Grandchildren: Lynda (Ken) Scolaro, James (Kim) Shereck, 6 Step Grand Grandchildren and 1 Step Great Great Grandchild, Siblings: Ray, Marilyn, Evelyn Reimann, of Medford, Neil (Delores) Reimann of Westboro, Juliana Reimann of Madison; sisters in law, Leta Reimann of Oak Creek and Dorothy Reimann of Milwaukee.

Elmer is preceded in death by his Parents, and Siblings: Leslie, Lillian, Vernon and Franklin Reimann, and an infant brother Gustave.

From 1948 – 1950 Elmer worked on the Alaskan Railroad and also logging and lumber mills in Alaska. He served in US Army in the Korean War from 1951 – 1953. He hauled milk and did carpentry work. He worked for Sturdy Kraft, Medford Fur Food, and K&B Refrigeration. Elmer and Carol owned their own dairy farm in the Town of Browning for 48 years.

Elmer enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. Following his retirement, he Hobby Farmed in the Town of Little Black. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Cremation rites have been accorded, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday March 17, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford. Pastor James Krueger will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at the church. Interment will take place at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in the town of Goodrich at a later date.

Memorial donations in honor of Elmer can be given to his family, for designation at a later date.

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

RICHARD M. HALL, SR.

Richard M. Hall, Sr., 70, of Jump River, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center on Saturday, March 3, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 7, 1947 to Leonard and Marie Hall in Dallas, OR. He graduated from Coos Bay High School and went on to earn his Associates Degree from Lane Community College. He married Neva Jo and they were later divorced. He then married Marietta and they were later divorced. He then met, Vicki, the love of his life and “wife” in his heart. Richard served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 74. He then served in the Army National Guard Reserves for several years.

In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking, gold panning and rock pounding, working on cars, fishing, telling stories of his adventures, and spending time with his family and friends.

Richard is survived by his wife Vicki; children, Kimberly Hall of Sun City, AZ, Wendy (Chris Sislo) Hall of Medford, and Richard (Tammy Povolo) Hall, Jr. of Kingsford, MI; grandchildren, Tyler (Chelsea Zak) Dake, Steven (Shaylee) Spencer (Hall), Trevor (Brianna Dodd) Dake, Shay Hall, Cooper Hall, and Maiah Hall and their mother Danielle; great-grandchildren, Freya Hall, Eli Dake and one on the way; brother, Carl (Linda) Hall, Jr.; sister, Starr (Mike) Boyle. Richard is further survived by nieces, nephews, and many other family and friends.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

ROBERT L. MITTENZWEI

NAME OF DECEASED:   ROBERT L. MITTENZWEI     AGE:  89

 

ADDRESS:  County Road E., Medford; A Town of Molitor resident

 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  Thursday, March 1 at Rib Lake Health Center, Rib Lake where he had resided for the past 1 month

 

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: No Services

 

INTERMENT:    Molitor Catholic Cemetery – Town of Molitor

 

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 12, 1929 at the Township of Hammel

 

EDUCATION: Wayside Elementary School, Town of Hammel and was a 1947 graduate of Medford High School

 

MARRIAGE: 1^st: To Darlene Brugge in 1950 and they were divorced in 1974; 2^nd:  to Janice K. Vlack at Perkinstown in 1985

 

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: He farmed in the Townships of Hammel and Molitor for periods of time.  He drove truck for Fur Foods and hauled lime for Herman Eggert.  He also worked at Potaczek Scrap in Medford.  He enjoyed deer hunting and putzing around on the farm.

 

SURVIVING SPOUSE:  Janice K. Mittenzwei of the Town of Molitor

 

SURVIVING CHILDREN:  Roger (Mary) Mittenzwei of Marathon & Linda (Dave) Pettit of Washington, IL

 

CHILDREN DECEASED:  Great Grandson – Peter Mittenzwei

 

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN:  6        GR-GRANDCHILDREN:   11        

 

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Marie Purdy & Art Mittenzwei

 

DECEASED FATHER:  Ernest Mittenzwei     DECEASED MOTHER:  Meta Viergutz

 

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TERRENCE “TERRY” L. WERNER

NAME OF DECEASED: TERRENCE “TERRY” L. WERNER AGE: 62

ADDRESS: Impala Drive, Medford (City)

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced on Thursday, March 1 at his residence in the City of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 7 at OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza

INTERMENT: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at OLPH Catholic Cemetery, Whittlesey

VISITATION: OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, March 6 where there will be a 7 PM Catholic Rosary Service held that evening; visitation will also be from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Wednesday

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 14, 1955 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford area elementary schools and was a 1973 graduate of Medford Sr. High School; He received an Associate Degree from the Medford Branch Campus of UW-Stevens Point

MARRIAGE: January 19, 1980 at OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey to Susan M. Brandner and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked as a laborer for James Peterson & Sons Construction for 20 years. Then he worked for a period of time at Weather Shield Mfg. in Medford. He then worked on his own as a handy man until his recent retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, fishing, hunting, antiquing, his Model A, woodworking spending time with his family and grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey and was a church volunteer for many things

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Susan M. Werner of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Terrence Werner Jr. of Medford, Kate (Dennis) Flood of Rice Lake, Amy (Jason) Smola of Medford, Gregory (Randi) Werner of Medford, Kristin (Loren) Schultze of Baraboo, WI

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 9 – Tucyr, Mylo, Jaspyr & Olly Smola, Weston, Elaina, Cecelia & Bennett Flood & Christian Werner

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Susan (Wayne) Malchow of Whittlesey, Thomas Werner of Austin, Texas & Sarah Werner of Athens
Brothers/Sister-in-law: David Brandner of Medford, Tim Brandner of Medford & Wendy (Scott) LaBrec of Marshfield

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters-in-law: Cindy Lekies & Sandy Brandner

SURVIVING PARENTS: Robert “Bob” & Rosemary “Rosie” Werner of Medford
Parents-in-law: June & Delbert Brandner of Medford

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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KARL E. MALOVRH

Karl E. Malovrh, 55, of Medford passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at home due to natural causes. He was born on May 16, 1962 to Edward and Lillie (Hallberg) Malovrh in Medford. He attended Medford area schools and graduated from Medford Senior High School, where he was a member of the FFA. After schooling Karl went to work on the family farm and took over upon the passing of his father in 1990. He worked on the farm for 37 years until his passing.

In his spare time Karl enjoyed snowmobiling and visiting with family and friends. He will be remembered for his great memory for history.

Karl is survived by his siblings, Katherine (Steve) Bates of Hudson, Karin (Bob) Spanbauer of Waupun, Kristi Jochimsen of FL, Charles (Katie) Malovrh of Marshfield, Kevin (Nicole) Malovrh of Wausau, and Cindy (Mike) Dassow of Medford; nieces and nephews, Ryan (Ellen) Bates, Philip Bates, Koby and Kylee Spanbauer, Alex Jochimsen, Heather (Chris) Fruit, Brenna (Erik) Haferman, Rhianna and Nicholas Malovrh, Zachary And Kayla Malovrh, and Hannah, Emily, and Jake Dassow. Karl is further survived by many other family and friends.

In addition to his parents Karl is preceded in death by one nephew Eric Bates and one niece Amee Bates.

A memorial mass will take place at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with Father Phil Juza officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 10:00 AM until the time of mass at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Karl’s name may be given to the Medford FFA Alumni.

Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

MARILYN Y. SCHOLL

Marilyn Yvonne Scholl, 82, of Medford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 with family present at The House of the Dove hospice in Marshfield.

Marilyn was born on September 12, 1935 in Mondovi, Wisconsin to Fern “Ole” and Florence Taber. She attended elementary schools in Mondovi and Sheldon and graduated from Hannibal High School. She graduated from Taylor County Teachers’ College in Medford and taught elementary school in Hawkins.

She married Bob Scholl on November 23, 1956 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. They owned and operated The House of Scholl Furniture store in Medford for 34 years until retiring in 1989.

Marilyn was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who had a warm, kind, generous soul. She enjoyed family activities, traveling, bowling, gardening and country music. She was a 4-H and Boy Scout Mom as well as a lifetime member of Eastern Star.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bob Scholl and their six children: Bobbi (Perry) Moore of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Curt (Donna) Scholl of Medford, Kim Scholl of Rochester, Minnesota, Lynda (Joe) Vick of Waukesha, Randy (Lisa) Scholl of Medford, Cyndi (Gary) Ehrike of Columbus, Indiana, seven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Ron (Joyce) Taber of Sheldon, and sisters, Diane (Dalue) Strutz of Antigo, and Cheryl Winchell of Holcombe.

She was predeceased by her parents, and two children, Robert and Carolyn, at birth.

Cremation rites were accorded and a private family celebration of Marilyn’s life was held on Monday, March 12, at Community United Church of Christ in Medford with Pastor Mary Jo Laab officiating.

Memorial donations may be sent to either: Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, 3152 Little Road, Suite 146, Trinity, FL 34655 or to Stand Up to Cancer, P.O. Box 843721, Los Angeles, CA 90084-3721.

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