GARY L. WESTBERG

Gary L. Westberg, 74, Town Ogema, passed away at Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, under the care of Hope Hospice and surrounded by his loving family.

 
Cremation rites have been accorded and a Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at First Lutheran Church in Ogema with Reverend Paul Oppedahl officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Burial of cremated remains along with military rites performed by the Prentice VFW, will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Ogema.

Gary was born on December 2, 1944 to Kermit and Florence (Nelson) Westberg. He attended Ring Elementary School, Town of Hill, and was a 1963 graduate of Prentice High School. Following High School, Gary joined the military and served in the Army from 1965 to 1967.  On June 22, 1968, he was united in marriage to Karen Berg at First Lutheran Church in Ogema.

After the service, Gary was employed by Prentice Hydraulics, Omark Industries, Prentice Franklin Sales and Service, V and H, Inc. of Prentice, where he retired as Forestry Parts Manager. In his free time, Gary found joy in putting together jigsaw puzzles, listening to his grandsons’ stories, caring for the lawn and house, and the occasional trip to the casino.

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Karen, of Ogema, children - Kristin (David) Mabie of Kennan and Barbra Lutzke of Prentice, Grandsons - Jeffrey (Jessie Denny) Mabie, Trevor Lutzke, Nicholas Mabie, Kyle Lutzke, and Chase Mabie,  siblings - Betty (John “Bill”) Saari of Prentice and Marcia (Lonnie) Carlson, of Ogema.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Stanley and Ronald Westberg.

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

MARJORIE "MARGE" J. CRASS

Marjorie “Marge” J. Crass, 81, of Medford, passed away, surrounded by family, on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Dycora Transitional Health in Abbotsford.

Marge was born on March 20, 1938 in Tomahawk to LaJoyce and Helen (Surdick) DuPlayee. She was a graduate of Tomahawk High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Arthur Crass Jr. on November 10, 1956 in Tomahawk. Arthur preceded her in death on February 21, 2015. Together, Marjorie and Arthur owned and operated dairy farms in Tomahawk and rural Medford. After retirement Marjorie worked at Crass Sawmill.

In her spare time Marge enjoyed bowling in the Women’s League and spending time with her pets and family, especially her grandchildren.

Marge is survived by her five children, Linda Brandner, Allen (Cindy) Crass, Karen (Mike) Bennett, Daniel (Stacey) Crass, and David (Anna Wildeman) Crass; 12 grandchildren, Damon (Sherry) Brandner, Doug (Kristi) Brandner, Kyle (Alyssa) Brandner, Jeff (Tonya) Crass, Jackie Crass, Madelyn and Katelyn Bennet, Jake (Callie) Crass, Jordan (Jenn) Crass, Josh (Brenda) Crass, and Sam and Theo Crass and many great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister, Cecilia “Bubbles” Sann and many other family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Marge is preceded in death by her brothers, John, Kenneth, Harmon, and William DuPlayee.

A memorial service for Marjorie will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Hemer Funeral Home – Medford Chapel, with Pastor David Clements officiating. Visitation will take place on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Hemer Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donation in Marjorie’s name may be given to either the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Association or Hope Hospice.

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

MICHAEL J. LAZZARO

Michael J. Lazzaro, Sr., ret. CPD, 97, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away July 21, 2019. Beloved husband for 37 years of the late Evelyn; loving father of Michael Jr. (Helen), Charles (Randi) and Barbara (the late Jeff); cherished grandfather of Tricia Lazzaro (Matt Titsworth), Amanda (Derek) Brenner, David (Evelyn), Brian and Jeff (Emily) Lazzaro; dearest great grandfather of Madison, Evan, Nathan, Emily, Grace, Ryan and William; devoted son of the late Andre and Isabella; dearest sister of Katherine Huspek and preceded in death by seven other siblings; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of Moose Lodge and American Legion. Visitation Wednesday, July 24th, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. Private interment at Lake View Cemetery, Rib Lake, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Info., 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

ROSEMARY E. RINDT

Rosemary E. Rindt, 95, of Westboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Pleasant View in Phillips.

Rosie was born in Milwaukee on November 28, 1923 to Arthur F. Roesch and Elion R. (McCullum) Roesch. Rosie’s family moved to Chicago when she was a young child, where she attended school and spent most of her childhood, with the exception of some years during the depression when she and her family lived in Westboro. She worked as a buyer for Charles A. Steven’s department store in Chicago, IL for several years before marrying Lee Rindt in 1962 and moving back to Westboro. Rosie worked at the Medford Hospital for 22 years as a CNA. She was Treasurer of Westboro for several years. Rosie was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Westboro until the church closed. She then became a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church of Rib Lake, where she was a volunteer for many years. Over the last few years, Rosie enjoyed the companionship of Harry Stroik who she married in 2015.

Rosie was preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Rindt in 1969, by her father, Arthur F. Roesch in 1976, her mother Elion R. Roesch in 1986, her brother Arthur O. Roesch in 1994, and her sister-in-law Lois A. Roesch.

Rosie is survived by her husband, Harry, her nephew Arthur F. (Linda) Roesch and her niece, Barbra (Daniel) Gibson. She is also survived by Rindt sisters-in-laws and many Rindt nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Although Lee passed away many years ago, the Rindt family was always part of Rosie’s family. Rosie was well known and loved in Westboro and will be dearly missed.

A Funeral Mass for Rosemary will take place at 11:00 AM  on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake, with Father Otto Bucher officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive cemetery in Westboro. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church 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

DIANA J. KAPITZ

NAME OF DECEASED: DIANA J. KAPITZ AGE: 75

ADDRESS: Division Drive, Medford; A Township of Hammel resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, July 16 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee where she had been a patient for the past 1 week

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM on Monday, July 22 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM on Sunday, July 21; and also at church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Monday, July 22

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 11, 1944 at Medford

EDUCATION: Meadowbrook Elementary School, Town of Hammel & Farm View Elementary School, Town of Medford & was a 1962 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE: 1st: To Norman “Butch” Miller and they were later divorced; 2nd: March 17, 1976 in Medford to Arthur “Jake” Kapitz, Jr. and he preceded her in death in 2008

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She resided & hobby farmed in the Town of Hammel for many years. She worked at Marathon Cheese Corp. in Medford for many years until her retirement in 2008. She enjoyed family, her grandchildren, the Milwaukee Brewers, feeding the birds, and following WI Badger sports.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford where she also belonged to the Ladies of Immanuel and enjoyed bible study sessions

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dale (Jean) Miller of Woodstock, IL; Timothy (Missy) Miller of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Mark (Colleen) Miller of Fond du Lac, WI; Jonathan (Mindy) Kaptiz of Medford & Tracey Kapitz of Hastings, MN

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 9

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – John “Jack” (Carol) Johnson of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: John Carl Johnson DECEASED MOTHER: Lenora (Schmidt) Johnson

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation
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EDWARD “ED” C. HOECK

NAME OF DECEASED: EDWARD “ED” C. HOECK AGE: 60

ADDRESS: Grover Drive, Withee; A Township of Hammel resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Wednesday, July 17 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past 5 days

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 20 at New Life Apostolic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor James Rider

INTERMENT: Perkinstown Community Cemetery, Town of Grover

VISITATION: New Life Apostolic Church, Medford from 1 PM until the time of services at 3 PM on Saturday, July 20

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 16, 1959 at Medford

EDUCATION: Little Black and Stetsonville elementary schools and was a 1977 graduate of Medford High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked for periods of time at Weather Shield, Jentzsch Mink Ranch and currently he was working at Medford Fur Foods. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, kayaking, camping and gardening.

MEMBER OF: New Life Apostolic Church, Medford where he was presently serving as head usher and coordinated their usher ministry

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Kathy (Tom) Henke of Medford, Jim (Michele) Hoeck of Goodrich & Becky (Brent) Clarkson of Medford

SURVIVING NIECES/NEPHEWS: Raegan Hoeck, George “Joe” Webb, Rachael (Josh) Judnic, Tyler Clarkson, Kayleigh (Skyler Hartman) Hoeck, Andrew (Tori) Hoeck, Jacob Hoeck, Matthew Hoeck
Great Nieces/Nephews: Lindsey, Addison, Talon, Maverick, Natalie, Dawson

DECEASED FATHER: Earl Louis Hoeck DECEASED MOTHER: Karen Evelyn (Rickaby) Hoeck

PALLBEARERS: Nephews – George “Joe” Webb, Andrew, Jacob & Matthew Hoeck, Joshua Judnic, Skyler Hartman, Tyler Clarkson

OTHER INFORMATION: -For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

LAURENCE L. SMART

Laurence L. Smart, 69, of the Township of Greenwood, formerly of Wausau, passed away at home on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

Laurence was born on July 30, 1949 to Allen and Joyce (Wunsch-Normand) Smart in Wausau. He was a graduate of Wausau High School. He married Barbara Franz on February 5, 1997; she survives.

Laurence drove truck for 40 years.

In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATVing, being outdoors, and spending time with his son and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Barbara, Laurence, is survived by his son, Justin Smart of Greenwood; grandchildren, Brody and Teagan, both of Greenwood; brother, Joe (Shellie) Normand III of Wausau; mother, Joyce Normand of Wausau; mother-in-law, Dorothy Franz of Medford; brother-in-law, Dan (Tammy) Franz of Medford; sister-in-law Gloria (Jim) Strebig of Rib Lake, and his three dogs, Luke, Brandy, and Chevy. Laurence is further survived by many other family and friends.

Laurence is preceded in death by his father, Allen and step-father, Joe Normand, Jr.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Laurence’s name may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

NANCY S. WYCLIFFE

Nancy S. Wycliffe, 66, of Medford, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Lancing, MI.

She was born on October, 16, 1952 to Elmer and Goldie (Moore) Nuernberger in Medford. She graduated from Medford High School in 1970. She worked for Reckenthaler Electric, Timberline Transport, and most recently Weather Shield. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, birdwatching, and gardening.

Nancy is survived by her children Jennifer and Brian Wycliffe, both of Medford; siblings, Neal (Jean) Nuernberger, Paul (Linda) Nuernberger, Mary (Thomas) Brost, and Sara Nuernberger, all of Medford. She is further survived by brothers-in-law, Roger Paul and Paul Metz; sister-in-law Doris Nuernberger, and many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by 3 siblings, Ellyn Paul, David Nuernberger, and Marjorie Metz, and 2 nephews, Eric and Daniel Nuernberger.

Funeral Services for Nancy will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor Steve Rutter Officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 18 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Nancy’s name may be given to the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library

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

KRISTIN M. BRUNNER

Kristin M. Brunner, 71, of Marshfield, a former Medford area resident, passed away peacefully, surrounded by a loving family, on Monday, July 1 at her home in the Town of Richfield, Wood County.
Kristin was born on July 5, 1947 at Medford, WI to the late Arthur & Harriet (Berry) Vircks. She attended Stetsonville elementary schools, was a graduate of Medford High School and attended nurses college. Her marriage to John “Jack” Brunner took place on June 28, 1969 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Stetsonville and they were later divorced.
Kristin worked in neuropsychology at the Marshfield Clinic for 9 years and later North Central Health Care in Wausau for 35 years until her retirement. She was a gifted singer and enjoyed music throughout her life. She also enjoyed cooking, puzzles, cards, quilting, crafts, word games, spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include her children – Amy (Gregory, Jr.) Gronski of Marshfield and Matthew (Kim) Brunner of Wausau, grand children – Nathan, Evan, Matthew, Ashton & Logan. Also survived by her siblings – Karleen Langer of Barrington, IL, Brian (Marti) Vircks of Colby, Kaye (Michael) Gerber of Sun Prairie, Boyd (Diane) Vircks of Colfax, Kari Draeger of Medford & Berle (Sylvia) Vircks of Cortland, OH.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother – Barton Vircks, brothers in law – Michael Langer & Harvey Draeger, Jr.
Memorial services for Kristin will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, July 20 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel with Rev. Wes Jedras officiating. Visitation will be from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville following services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.