KAREN A. FETTES

 

Karen Ann Fettes, 53, of Stetsonville, passed away Sunday December 30, 2018 at her home, under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday January 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville. Father Michael Hayden will officiate. Visitation will be held that morning at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of Mass at Noon.

Karen was born October 10, 1965 in Medford, WI to John and Katherine (Kowalewski) Boehlen. She is a 1984 Graduate of Medford Sr. High. She graduated from Elgin Community College with an Associates of Applied Science in Nursing. She married Allen J. Fettes on January 11, 1986 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Allen survives.

She is further survived by her Children: James (Amber) Fettes of Stetsonville, Amber Lynn Fettes Ottawa, IL,Grandchildren Saige and Silas Fettes of Stetsonville, Mother Katherine Boehlen of Stetsonville, Siblings: Dianne (Tom) Gabavics of Oshkosh, Lawrence Boehlen of Dorchester, Roger (Cindy) Boehlen of Medford, Rita (Brian) Bunkleman of Stetsonville, Parents in Law James and Elda Lou Fettes of Stetsonville, Brothers and Sisters in Law Terry (Karen) Fettes of Medford, Patrick (Lily) Fettes of Johnsburg, IL, Renee (Shannon) Abraham of Harrieta, MI.

Karen is preceded in death by her Father John Boehlen and Sister Martha Trulhar.

Karen worked at Sherman Hospital in Elgin as a Registered Nurse for 10 years. In 1997, Karen and Allen moved back to Stetsonville and Karen worked for Medford Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed traveling, especially to her vacation home in South Padre Island, Texas. She enjoyed time spent with her family, especially kids and grandkids. Karen loved to bake, and made an outstanding eclair dessert.

She was a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Memorial donations in honor of Karen can be given to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or to Easterseals.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOU ANN JARI

Lou Ann Jari, 80, of Medford, passed away on December 29, 2018 at Clark County Rehab. 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.hemerfuneralservice.com

STEVEN EUGENE KLEMM

NAME OF DECEASED:  STEVEN EUGENE KLEMM      AGE:  58

 

ADDRESS:  Whitehall, WI; A former Medford resident

 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  Saturday, December 15 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, where he had been a patient for the past 9 days

 

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial services will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, December 22 at First Baptist Church, Medford

 

OFFICIATING:  Pastor Tim Becker & Pastor Brian Wipf

 

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

 

VISITATION:  First Baptist Church, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, December 22

 

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 13, 1960 at Merrill, WI

 

EDUCATION: 1979 graduate of Medford Sr. High School and later attended UW-Marshfield (Wood County), UW-Marathon Co., and UW-River Falls

 

MARRIAGE: Never married

 

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Steve worked at Marathon Cheese in Medford and later enrolled in the US Army where he received an honorable discharge.  Steve had a long career as a truck driver which he enjoyed and was successful at.  He drove for a variety of companies which included Allied Van Lines, Graebel Van Lines, Tombstone Pizza & Weathershield.

Throughout his live, he was a huge sports fan, cheering on the Packers & Badgers. He also enjoyed attending local stock car races.  His favorite baseball team was Wausau’s Wisconsin Woodchucks, who he had the opportunity to work for.  Steve also showed his competitive spirit by playing in local basketball and softball leagues (where he liked to show off his cannon for an arm)!  Over the years, he could be seen working as a referee for a variety of age levels.  Steve valued his family, friends and those same people will truly miss him!

 

MEMBER OF:  First Baptist Church, Medford

 

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sandra (Bruce) Ross of Medford, Sherry Klemm of Rapid City, SD, Scott (Sherry) Klemm of Mosinee, Shane (Marlene) Klemm of Westboro, and Sally Klemm

 

SURVIVING PARENTS:  Mother – Beatrice A. (Sunderlin) Klemm of Medford

 

DECEASED FATHER:   Eugene “Doc” S. Klemm in 2007

 

OTHER INFORMATION:  He is further survived by one niece, ten nephews and many family and friends

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CLIFFORD W. ZENNER

Clifford W. Zenner, 92, of Medford, passed away on December 17, 2018 at Aspirus Hospital in Medford.

Clifford was born on May 12, 1926 to William and Kunda (Koestner) Zenner in the Township of Hammel. He graduated Medford High School in 1944. He married Elaine Gebert on September 27, 1947 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville; she preceded him in death on April 14, 2015.

After high school Clifford worked on the family farm until 1983. After farming he worked at J. Bauer Trucking and the U.S. Forestry Department for a period of time until retiring in 2006.

Clifford was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time in the woods, cutting firewood, and listening to Molly B.

Clifford is survived by his children, Sandy (Gordon) Bach and Kurt (Lori) Zenner, both of Medford, Mary Mertes of Kaukauna, and Lee (Joyce) Zenner of Hastings, MN., eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Clifford is preceded in death by his brother, Clayton, sister, Alvina and her husband Walter, and a son-in-law Dave Mertes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with Father Phil Juza officiating. Burial will take place a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Little Black. Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford chapel, from 4:00 PM until the time of a Catholic Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass 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

KENNETH G. SPERL

Kenneth G. Sperl, 84, of Medford, passed away Wednesday December 12, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Cremation rites have been accorded, and a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM, Thursday December 20, 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held that morning at the church from 9:30 until the time of Mass at 11:00.
Ken was born November 9, 1934 in the Town of Little Black to Louis and Theresea (Rothamer) Sperl. He graduated from Holy Rosary Schools. On October 26, 1957, Ken married Margaret Gillis at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Athens. Margaret preceded Ken in death on July 16, 2007.
He is survived by his Sons: John(Kimberly) of Weston, Kevin and Mitchell (Cindy) both of Medford, Grandchildren: Brad Kolecheck, Patrick Sperl, Brittany Sperl, Jeffrey Kolecheck, Dustin Sperl, Sister Donna Seidel of Medford, and Special Friend Marcie Poirier of Medford.
Ken is further preceded in death by his Parents, Daughter and Son in Law Judy (Joe) Kolecheck, Siblings: Eleanor Sherfield, Robert Sperl and Margie Halopka.
Ken owned and operated his own dairy farm with Margaret in the Town of Little Black until moving to the city of Medford. While running the farm, he also worked for Sturdy Craft Window Company. Ken then went on to work for the Taylor County Highway Department where he drove trucks and snow plow. He enjoyed small game hunting, playing cards, watching gameshows and had a strong passion for fishing.
He was a member of the Catholic faith, and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Kenneth can be given to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

JON "JACK" M. BRANDNER

Jon “Jack” M. Brandner, age 78 of Medford, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, December 11 at his residence in the City of Medford under the care of Hope Hospice. Jack was born on April 7, 1940 in Medford, the son of John H. and Lenore (Mueller) Brandner.
Jack is survived by his wife of 54+ years, Joanne (Long) Brandner, married on September 5, 1964. God bless their children, Nicholas (Amy) Brandner of Medford and Ryan (Paola) Brandner of Wausau & grandchildren, Hannah, Bailey, Paige, Lacey & Kenneth Brandner.
He is further survived by siblings, Marjean Bootzin of Marshfield, Carol (Wayne) Engel of Medford, Robert Brandner of Medford and Paul Brandner of Tucson, AZ. He is further survived by in-laws, Rhodona (Richard) Murphy of Friendship, James (Beverly) Long of Eagle River, cousins, aunts/uncles, nieces & nephews.
His many true friends meant so much to him as he thought of them as buddies who gave him a second chance (probably on the golf course).
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, father/mother-in-law Fred & Esther (Gehrig) Long, brother-in-law, Ivan Bootzin, nephew, Christopher Murphy and many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.
As requested by Jack, there will be a private family only memorial service at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford at a later date. His cremated remains will be interred at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

IRENE MAY ONSAGER

Irene May Onsager, 92, of Stetsonville, passed away at her home on December 10, 2018.

She was born on August 14, 1926 in Jump River, to Bennie and Blanche (Miller) Anderson. She was a graduate of Medford High School.

She married Norman M. Onsager on January 29, 1945, who preceded her in death on April 2, 1988.

During her life she enjoyed raising her kids (for the most part), spending time with her husband, gardening, and doing needle work.

She is survived by her children, Thomas (Kayon) Onsager of Tacoma, WA, Bonnie Halopka of Dorchester, Carol (Paul) Jorgenson of Eagan, MN, Michael (Evelyn) Onsager of Wisconsin Rapids, Clifton (Kathy) Onsager of Louisville, KY, Melvin (Kathy) Onsager of Medford, and Pamela (Joseph) Vopravil of Hartford; sisters, Alice Miller of Tampa, FL, Evelyn Dumke of Woodstock, GA, and Lillian Mahoney of Willis, TX. She is further survived by 17 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 13 step-great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Irene is preceded in death by her 4 children, Alvin, Norris, Sue, and Patricia, 2 brothers Art, and Carl, and 2 sisters Pauline and Edith.

A memorial service for Irene will take place at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church with Pastor Richard Russow officiating; burial will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery I. Visitation will take place at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Irene’s name may be given to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care.

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

BEVERLY “BEV” A. SCHROEDER

NAME OF DECEASED: BEVERLY “BEV” A. SCHROEDER AGE: 70

ADDRESS: Claret Court, Stevens Point, WI; A former Medford area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Sunday, December 9 at House of the Dove, hospice house, Marshfield where she had resided for the past 4 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM on Friday, December 14 at Divine Word Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2501 Plover Springs Drive, Plover, WI 54467

OFFICIATING: Pastor Scott Wolfram

VISITATION: Divine Word Ev. Lutheran Church, Plover from 4-7 PM on Thursday, December 13

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 17, 1948 at Medford

EDUCATION: Stetsonville, WI area elementary schools, and was a 1966 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: June 7, 1969 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford to Dale L. Schroeder and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she worked at Farmers State Bank in Stetsonville. Then she was a bookkeeper for Co-op Transport in Stetsonville. Then she worked as director of membership services for the United States Curling Association office in Stevens Point until her retirement. They moved to Stevens Point in September of 2005. She was active with her husband in the WI Lions Foundation. She served as Medford and Stevens Point boys and girls high school curling coach for a period of years, winning numerous state titles. Was active in State & National woman’s curling both as a participant and in governing. Was active in State & National Jr. Curling and was part of the US Jr. teams that participated in 13 World Jr. Championships as either a team leader or coach. In 1999, she received the National Coach of the Year award, selected by the National Woman’s Sports Foundation. She closed her coaching career as the head coach of the High Performance Jr. Woman’s team and led them to back-to-back National Championships. Her true passion was her affiliation with Jr. Curling & helping young curlers develop both as athletes and adults. As much as she accomplished in curling, her proudest legacy was being a wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, art, music, all sporting events, golf, tennis and snowmobiling and most of all, being with her family.

MEMBER OF: Divine Word Ev. Lutheran Church, Plover; Lifetime member of the Medford Curling Club; Past president of Medford Curling Club and its Ladies Lockets; Past member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford and its church choir

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Dale L. Schroeder of Stevens Point, WI

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Troy (Kiersten) Schroeder of Minneapolis, MN
2 Granddaughters – Sydney & Sophie Schroeder of Minneapolis

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter-in-law: Amy Schroeder

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Steven (Gloria) Lindahl of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Lloyd Lindahl; Sister-in-law: Gail Lindahl

SURVIVING MOTHER: Shirley (Kleist) Lindahl of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Walter “Butch” L. Lindahl

URNBEARERS: Kate Metz and Kathy Hemer
Honorary Urnbearers: Gloria Lindahl, Patty Henning, Evett Hartvig, Lori Kawleski, Irene Glodowski, Patricia Jones, Sandy Robinson, Terry Davis

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for future educational scholarships or to the WI Lions Foundation, Inc.
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JANET I. HEISLER

Janet Irene Heisler, 75, of Medford, passed away Tuesday December 4, 2018 at Aspirus Rehab Care in Medford.

A memorial service for Janet will be take place at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Stetsonville on Monday December 10, 2018 at 2:00 PM, with Reverend Richard Russow officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Zion Lutheran Church on Monday, December 10th, 2018 from 12:00  PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM.

Janet was born on August 29, 1943 and was adopted by Adolf and Eleanora (Berner) Hoffmann.  On June 16, 1973, Janet married Clarence Heisler at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church and was later divorced. Janet was a member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church. Janet’s faith has always been an important aspect in her life. Janet served in the choir, as a soloist, and sang in duets with her daughter. Janet had a passion for music, she loved listening to Elvis, specifically his gospels.

Janet adored her family, especially her grandchildren, Alexus and Michael, and was an avid animal lover.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Jamie) Dohrwardt of Medford; grandchildren Alexus (Dustin Kayhart) and Michael (Gabby Kummer) Dohrwardt of Medford; brother Warren Hoffmann of Medford and several cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial donations in Janet’s name may be given to the Sunday School Department of Zion Lutheran Church.

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

LESLIE C. STURZ

Leslie C. Sturz of Abbotsford, 86, passes away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Marshfield Medical Center. A private burial will be held 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

EDNA M. EHLERT KROHN

NAME OF DECEASED: EDNA M. EHLERT KROHN AGE: 95

ADDRESS: Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:00 AM on Monday, December 3 at Aspirus Care & Rehab, Medford where she had resided for the past 5 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 8 at First Baptist Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Brian Wipf

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at a later date in Meadowbrook Cemetery, Gilman

VISITATION: First Baptist Church, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, December 8

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 3, 1923 at Durango, Iowa

EDUCATION: Bellinger School, Town of Taft

MARRIAGE: 1st: September 8, 1942 at Santa Anna, CA to George H. Ehlert and they were later divorced; 2nd: October 11, 1988 at First Baptist Church, Medford to Orie A. Krohn and he preceded her in death May 9, 2010

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she helped on the family farm and later worked as a nanny in the Chicago area. After her 1st marriage, she worked for an airplane manufacturer in California. They returned to the Town of Taft where they farmed and she worked full time as a housewife & mother. Moved to Medford in 1956 where she later worked for Memorial Hospital in the laundry department for 12 years until her retirement. She enjoyed her grandchildren, great grandchildren, birds, flowers and gardening.

MEMBER OF: First Baptist Church, Medford and its Golden Agers

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Glory (Roger) Adams of Eau Claire, Edith Ehlert of Ferryville, WI & Diane (Sam Cacioppo) Ehlert of Medford; Daughter-in-law: Jayne Ehlert of Medford
Step-Children: Bryce (Patricia) Krohn of New Brighton, MN; Bonnie (Gerald) Balciar of Parker, CO; Lynette (David) Lekie of Las Vegas, NV; Lois (Mark) Ruesch of Medford; Hilda (Jeffrey) Heglund of Menomonee Falls; Nyla (John) Gebert
of Wausau; Lonna (Frank Szupica) Jonas of Racine; Robert (Carol) Krohn of Orlando, FL; William (Joan) Krohn of Mukwonago, WI;

CHILDREN DECEASED: 2 Sons – Gene Ehlert in 2015 and 1 in infancy; 2 step-great grandchildren

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 6 & 23 Step GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 16 & 45 Step

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters - Beulah Ehlert of Thorp & Janet Nuemeister of Dubuque, Iowa

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – LeRoy Launspach

DECEASED FATHER: William Launspach DECEASED MOTHER: Clara Eva (Hammel) Launspach

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a tree to be planted in the City of Medford riverwalk
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MILDRED I. SCHLOSSER

Mildred Irene Schlosser, 101, of Rib Lake, passed away Sunday December 2, 2018 at Rib Lake Health Services, where she had resided for the last 5 years.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday December 7, 2018 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Father Otto Bucher will officiate. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mildred’s Grandsons: David Schlosser, Steve Schlosser and Craig Schlosser, Great Granddaughter Anna Klemann, Great Grandson Daniel Schlosser, and Grandson in Law David Miess. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 9:30 AM until the time of mass at Good Shepherd Church.
Mildred was born on March 23, 1917 to Andrew and Alma Johnson. She was the ninth child of ten siblings. She attended Sunnyside School in the Ogema area and dreamed of one day becoming a teacher. Mildred married Raymond W. Schlosser on April 27, 1936. The couple settled in the Town of Rib Lake, and lived there for 70 plus years. Two sons were born Ray Jr. and Russell. Mildred was a homemaker, a master pie baker, gardener, wife, mother and good friend to all who knew her.
Ray and Mildred were married for 63 years. The couple loved to dance! Mildred enjoyed trips to casinos, garage sales, visits from relatives and friends. She enjoyed card games with neighbor Pauline, Chinese restaurants and shopping for pretty clothes. She enjoyed her Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren, even two Great Great Grandchildren the most. She always made sure they had enough well-wrapped gifts under the tree at Christmas time.
Mildred will be dearly missed by her Son Raymond Jr. (Mary Ann) Schlosser of Rib Lake, Daughter in Law Nancy Schlosser of Plover, her five Grandchildren, nine Great Grandchildren, and two Great Great Grandchildren, also special nieces Kathleen Rindt, Catherine Siemeck and Sharon Neumann.
Mildred was preceded in death by her beloved husband Raymond Sr., her son Russell, her Parents Andrew and Alma, and Siblings Lillian, Elmer, Ruth, Walter, Bert, Alice, Arthur, Minnie and Virginia.
She was of the Catholic faith, and a member of 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