JULIE A. ANDERSON

Julie A. Anderson, 38, of Dorchester, passed away on April 29, 2021.

Funeral services for Julie will take place at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 7, 2021 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Rodger Prois officiating. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 6 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford, from 4:00 PM until the time of a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Friday from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 10:30 AM.

Julie was born on February 26, 1983 to William and Dawn (Nelson) Gumz in Dorchester. She grew up on her family’s dairy farm. She attended Dorchester Grade School and graduated from Colby High School. She worked as a caregiver at various places, most recently at The Homeplace in Dorchester for the past several years. She married Jeremy Anderson on April 1, 2017 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Medford, he survives.

Julie enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, nieces, and nephews. She also enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, volleyball, and softball.

Julie is survived by her husband, Jeremy; son, Keaten Gumz of Dorchester; step-son, Dakota Anderson of Eau Claire; mother, Dawn Gumz of Dorchester; brother, Bruce (Jolene) Gumz of Dorchester; sisters, Amy (Cory) Broeske and Beth (Kevin) Kosik, both of Dorchester; mother and father-in-law, Cheryl (Scot) Olson of Gilmanton; father-in-law, Brad Anderson of Medford, brother and sister-in-laws, Derek (Erica) Anderson of Medford and Tara (Nick Storck) Anderson of Medford, grandparents-in-law, Bill (Judy) Shotliff of Dorchester and Walter & Norma Anderson of Little Black. She is further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.

Julie is preceded in death by her father, William Gumz and maternal and paternal grandparents.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the family for use a later date.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family.  For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

ARDIS B. CLARKSON

Ardis B. Clarkson, 87, of Stetsonville, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at home under the care of Hope Hospice.

A memorial service for Ardis will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 6, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Michael Hayden officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.

Ardis was born in Stetsonville, the daughter of Lester and Marie (Ludwig) Beyer. After graduating from Medford High School on 1951, she moved to the Milwaukee area, where she worked as a stenographer for Allis Chalmers. It was during this time she met the love of her life, Lester Clarkson. They married June 20, 1953 in Stetsonville. She also worked as a secretary for Miller Brewing Company. In 1962, Les and Ardis moved back to the area, purchasing the former Jake’s bar in Stetsonville, renaming it Les’s Bar, with her parents Les and Marie. After Marie’s death in 1966, Les and Ardis acquired full ownership of the tavern.

Les and Ardis enjoyed 63 years of marriage. Les preceded her in death on March 21, 2014. Together, they experienced many travel adventures that usually started with a car ride to an unknown location, taking them all over the US, Canada, and Mexico. They loved working together in the bar, bowling, playing cards, and hunting. She also loved to cook, sew, and read.

In 1969, a hunting accident nearly led to a tragic end. A stray bullet graze Ardis’ chin and pierced Les’ arm in the front seat of their car. This was quite an ordeal in her life that many locals recall.

After selling the bar in 1978, Ardis helped to raise funds to build the Centennial Hall in Stetsonville. She cooked and served as custodian there, until the time she purchased a second home in Winona, MN. She went to work at the St. Croix Knit Craft company, traveling back and forth to Stetsonville until 1999, when she officially retired and sold the Winona home. She then resided full time in Stetsonville.

She was a member of the Taylor County Tavern League, serving many years as a secretary and treasurer, the American Legion Auxiliary #519, and Catholic Order of Foresters.

Ardis is survived by her sister, Geraldine Geiger of Dorchester; sister-in-law Kathy Beyer of Medford; brother-in-law Don (Evelyn) Clarkson of Medford; many nieces and nephews, and special friends, Tom and Sharon Jochimsen of Medford.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Les; brother, Allen Beyer; sister-in-law Elsie Clarkson; brothers-in-law Roy Clarkson, Ervin (Dorothy) Clarkson, and Norbert Geiger; parents-in-law Clarence "Dick" and Minnie Clarkson.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family.  For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

MICHAEL "MIKE" N. ZAK

Michael “Mike” N. Zak, 88, Medford, a former Town of Little Black resident, died on Wednesday, April 21 at Our House Sr. Living, Medford where he had resided for the past 4 years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice.  

Funeral services for Mike will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 27 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville with Father Michael Hayden officiating.  Visitation will be at the church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM.  Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville with nephews and great-nephews serving as pallbearers. 

Mike was born on July 12, 1932 in the Town of Little Black, the son of Joseph and Julia (Siska) Zak.  He attended Liberty Elementary School, Town of Little Black.  After his education, he farmed the family farm in the Town of Little Black for many years until retirement from farming.  He enjoyed pitching horseshoes, attending auctions and old country music.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville.

Surviving are a brother, Victor (Betty) Zak of Abbotsford, along with several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Anna Grlicky, Margaret Steevens, Irene, Frank, Rudy & Tony Zak. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions be given to Hope Hospice of Medford.  Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family.  For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

 

DEBORAH EMILIE YEAGER

Deborah Emilie Yeager (nee Lubahn), age 58 years, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, surrounded by love. She was born on October 6, 1962, in West Bend, to Ronald and Patricia (nee Searvogel) Lubahn. Deborah was always on the go, moving many times through-out the state, before finally settling in northern Wisconsin near family. Deborah had many talents, which she utilized through her life with many different careers, her favorite being mother.

Deborah was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, shopping, and spending time with her family. Many priceless memories were made around a dinner table.  

Deborah is survived by her children, Nathaniel (Ashley) Haase, Elizabeth (Timothy) Schweigert, and Ezekiel Amster; grandchildren, Alayna and Bradley Haase; mother, Patricia Lubahn; siblings, Jeffrey (Tammy) Lubahn, James (Rosa) Lubahn, Jeremiah (Patty) Lubahn, Jonathon (Rhiannon) Lubahn, Rebekah Lubahn, and Susanne Conner; and many nieces and nephews.

Deborah is preceded in death by her father, Ronald Lubahn and sister, Christine.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 26 at New Life Apostolic Church, Medford with Pastor James Rider officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Internment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery II following the service. Pallbearers will be family members, Nathaniel, Ezekiel, Jeffrey, James, Jeremiah, and Jonathon.

Hemer Funeral Service of Rib Lake and Medford is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

GERALD J. METZ

Gerald J. Metz, age 86, passed away of natural causes Saturday, April 10, 2021. 

Cremation rites have been accorded and services will be held at a later date.

He was born Tuesday, August 7, 1934 in Medford Wisconsin; he lived most of his life in Old Hickory, Tennessee.

Growing up on a farm Gerald had a multitude of wonderful family memories from the farm chores to the tapping of the maple trees to make syrup. He could have written a book full of all the wonderful stories he always told.

He learned at an early age to hunt with his dad, fishing by far was his favorite. Gerald worked hard all his life, his favorite topic in school was agriculture.

He loved sports, antiques, gardening, growing tomatoes, hot peppers, and flowers. He enjoyed cooking, baking and using his smoker.

He was blessed with many friends, joked a lot and always had an ear to ear smile. He had a deep love for Jesus.

Gerald is survived by four children, Jerry (Connie), Cynthia (Philip), Victoria (Larry), and Laura (Bob), nine grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.

Preceded in death by his parents Leander and Hattie (Brunner) Metz, brother Robert Metz, sisters Idella (Metz) Borman and Jeanette (Metz) Boheim, best friend and long life partner Peggy Lee (Herrin) Thompson and his ex-spouse Marian, the mother of his four children.

Hemer Funeral Service of Rib Lake and Medford is serving the family.  For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

BRUCE A. BRANDNER

Bruce A. Brandner, 68, of Rib Lake passed away Thursday April 8, 2021, at his home.  Bruce was born July 21, 1952, in Medford, WI to Joseph and Celesta (Leischer) Brandner. He married Jayne Quednow in 1974 and they later divorced. 

He is survived by his Daughters, Karla (Chris) McMaster of Melton South, Australia, Rebecca (Jason) Dake of Medford, Pamela (Kurt) Behnke of Marathon, Linda (Jason) Illikainen of Cornell, Michigan, Sons, Luke (Fiancé Kari Cottonaro) Brandner of Adams-Friendship and Thomas (Heather) Brandner of Osseo. 12 Grandchildren; Siblings, Marlene Rhyner of Medford, Ronald (Betty) Brandner of Richfield, Shirley Thums of Westboro, Boyd Brandner of Rib Lake, Danny (Diane) Brandner of Chelsea, Gail Brandner of Independence and many nieces and nephews.  Bruce is preceded in death by his Parents, infant Brother Robert Brandner, Brother Larry Brandner and Sister Janice Brandner, brothers-in-law Don Rhyner and Ed Thums.

Bruce attended Westboro High School until he joined the US Army. He served in Vietnam and was a proud veteran. He also was a member of Lehman Clendenning American Legion Post 274, Rib Lake. Bruce worked in the woods for a while and later went over the road truck driving for himself, J Bauer Trucking and Roehl Transport. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, taking trips and spending time with his kids in his early years. 

Visitation and funeral services for Bruce will be held on Tuesday, April 13 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 10 am until the time of the services at 11 am with Father Hrudaya Raju Sunkara officiating.  Interment will follow at the Chelsea Cemetery with military rights performed by the Rib Lake American Legion.  Due to COVID concerns, masking will be required while in the church. 

Memorial contributions will be donated to Lehman Clendenning American Legion Post 274 in Rib Lake.  Hemer Funeral Service of Rib Lake and Medford is serving the family.  For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

HENRY "HANK" C. BEHLING

Henry “Hank” C. Behling, 86, Medford, a Township of Browning resident, died on Thursday, April 8 at his residence under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice. 

Memorial services for Hank will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 13 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford with Father Patrick McConnell officiating.  Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of services.  Military rites will be performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team, of which Hank served with for many years.  Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford.  Due to COVID concerns, masking will be required while at the church.

Hank was born on April 14, 1934 at the Town of Browning, the son of Henry William and Evelyn (Lewandowski) Behling.  He attended the Town of Browning elementary school and Medford High School.  His marriage took place on June 23, 1962 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Birdine May Hart. 

After his education, he served in the US Army.  After the military, he returned to the area and served with the Medford National Guard for 7 years.  He worked at Mondeaux Millwork, 41 years at Weather Shield Mfg. and 10 years at Medford Motors as a janitor.  He loved to spend time with his family, hunt, fish, dancing to polka music, motorcycle riding and climbing with friends in his earlier years.  He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and the Medford American Legion Post. 

Surviving are his wife, Birdine Behling of Medford; son, Duane (Christine) Behling of Medford; grandchildren, Kristie (Benjamin) Petznick and Travis Behling; and a great grandson, Jacoby Petznick.  Also surviving are his sisters, Bernadine (Robert) Schmeiser of Medford and Shirley (Thomas) Kurtzweil of Mosinee.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Richard William Behling in 1977. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Medford VFW Post in his name.  Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family.  For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

 

DELORES J. NELSON

Delores J. Nelson, age 94, of Fond du Lac, died on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. She was born on November 20, 1926, in Medford, WI, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Schultz) Tylke. On May 21, 1955 she married Gordon R. Nelson in Medford. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2014. Delores was born and raised in Medford where she received her teaching degree. Her and her husband ran the family farm for many years, and they moved to Fond du Lac in 2010. She was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and she enjoyed gardening, yardwork, music, and most of all spending time with her family. 

Survivors include her children, Gordon R. (Jo Ann) Nelson of Buckeye, AZ, Bonnie Nelson of Romeoville, IL, Michael (Valerie) Nelson of Rio, WI, Diane (Tom) Nielsen of Whitewater, WI, Paul (Pam) Nelson of Fond du Lac; four grandchildren, Thomas (Rachel), William, Amy (Zachary) Kohl, Ryan Nelson; one great-grandchild; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gordon; four brothers, Vincent Tylke, Larry Tylke, Chester Tylke, Roman Tylka; two sisters, Cecilia Hoeltge, Leona Paustenbach.

The visitation will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford, WI. Funeral Mass will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM at the church. The funeral mass can be viewed via live streamed from the Holy Rosary Parish Facebook page.  Interment immediately following the mass at The Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Cremation has taken place.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family.  For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

ELIZABETH "LIDDY" A. PINSCH

Elizabeth “Liddy” A. Pinsch, 97, Medford, a former Town of Chelsea resident, died on Monday, April 5 at Country Gardens Senior Care, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 ½ years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice.

Funeral services for Elizabeth will be at 11 AM on Saturday, April 10 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford with Pastor Rodger Prois officiating.  Visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday.  Due to COVID concerns, masks will be required at the church.  Interment will be at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II.  Pallbearers will be Chris & Trevor Shore, Ron Gebert, Dan, Dylan and Ryan Nelson. 

Elizabeth was born on April 4, 1924 at the Town of Medford, the daughter of Charles and Della (Piller) Freeck.  She attended Anderson School in the Town of Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School.  Her marriage took place on August 17, 1942 at Tomahawk to Ernest A. Pinsch and he preceded her in death on January 18, 2002.  

They raised mink for a short period of time and farmed in the Town of Chelsea until 1979.  They also ran a saw mill, made and canned maple syrup.  She enjoyed ceramics, puzzles, gardening, cooking,  baking, playing cards, dancing, bingo, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford. 

Surviving are her children, Albert (Ann) Pinsch of Chicago Ridge, IL, Roger Pinsch of Medford, Gail (David) Nelson of Medford, Betty (Wayne) Blumenstein of Westboro, Robert (Peggy) Pinsch of Medford and Judy (Mike) Thompson of Medford.  Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, Randy & Richard (Kim) Pinsch, Dan (Stacy) Nelson, Kate (Adam) Alexander, Richard (Rebecca) Blumenstein, Christine (Rodney Schunk) Weis, Alise (Chris) Shore, Jennifer (Chad) McCallum, Susan (Kris) Davis, Lori (Ned) Wernham; 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Rosie Freeck of Billings, MT.  She is further survived by many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 step grandchildren, siblings, Harold, Ronald (Mildred)  & Ervin (Doloris) Freeck, Gladys (John) Curnow, Florence (Ray) Allar. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions be given to Hope Hospice of Medford.  Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family.  For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

 

DONNA B. ROHRICK

Donna B. Rohrick, 88, of Medford, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her residence, under the care of Aspirus Hospice, surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer.

A memorial service for Donna will take place at 12:00 PM on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel, with Pastor John Hazen Officiating. Burial will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II at a later date. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, April 8 from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 PM. Due to COVID concerns, masking will be required at the funeral home.

Donna was born on March 22, 1933 in Marshfield to Jens and Pearl (Francois) Nelsen. She graduated from Medford High School. She married Bob J. Rohrick on February 7, 1953; together they had three children. He preceded her in death in 2001.

Donna enjoyed crafting, sewing, dancing, and playing cards. She loved her family and friends and spending time with them was very important to her.

Donna is survived by her children, Debra (Brian) Harder of Centreville, MI, Bruce (Madelyn) Rohrick of Houston, TX, and Thomas (Nadine) Rohrick of Anchorage, AK; brother, Carl (Lorraine) Nelsen of Wausau; devoted partner, Valerian Troyanowski of Medford; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Donna is preceded in death by parents and husband. 

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children's Hospital in Donna’s honor.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family.  For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.