ILENE M. QUEDNOW

NAME OF DECEASED: ILENE M. QUEDNOW AGE: 76

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center, Rib Lake; She was a long time Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:20 PM Thursday, August 16 at Memorial Health Center, Medford where she had been a patient for the past 7 days

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Monday, August 20 at Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Monday, August 20

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 10, 1936 at Milwaukee, WI

EDUCATION: Wauwatosa, WI area schools and was a graduate of Wauwatosa High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: March 21, 1958 at Clearwater, MN to Albert R. Quednow and he preceded her in death March 18, 1991

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education she worked in Milwaukee for a period of time. She moved to Rib Lake and worked at the Rib Lake Shoe Factory. After marriage they farmed in the town of Spirit until 1971 when they returned to Rib Lake. She then worked as a nurses aid at the Rib Lake Health Care Center until ill health forced her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, animals, fishing, watching movies, rock n roll music, and spending time with her family.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Julie Little of Reedsburg, WI, Judy (Leslie “Mitch”) Braaten-Mitchell of Waupun, WI, Dan (Robin) Quednow of Wausau, Bruce (Kim) Quednow of Wausau, Ed Quednow of Reedsburg, WI, Nancy Quednow of Rib Lake

CHILDREN DECEASED: Jeanette Beth Quednow in 1964

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 12 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 15

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Jim (Patricia) Brunker of Keshena, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Tom, John & Richard Brunker; Sister – Rose Marie Brown

DECEASED FATHER: John Edward Brunker DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Bukovcan

PALLBEARERS: Eric Braaten, Andrew Thompson, Adam Jacobson, Adam, Bruce & Dan Quednow

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Service of Rib Lake & Medford serving the family
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VERONICA “VERA” A. SULKO

NAME OF DECEASED:
VERONICA “VERA” A. SULKO

AGE: 94

ADDRESS: W4976 Macky Spur Road, Ogema, Town of Ogema Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:30 P.M. Thursday, August 16 at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford where she had been a resident for the past 2 ½ years.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 21 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Prentice

OFFICIATING: Rev. Dr. Gary Uttech

PLACE OF BURIAL: Leavitt Creek Cemetery, Town of Hill, Price County

VISITATION AT: 9:30 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Prentice

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 12, 1918 in Chicago, IL

EDUCATION: Attended Florence Nightingale Graded School in Chicago and also Kelly High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st: July 17, 1937 at Peace Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL to Rudolph O. Sulko and he preceded her in death on July 5, 1981. 2nd: February 16, 1985 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Prentice to Wilbert Sulko and he preceded her in death on June 30, 1995.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Vera worked at Francis Willard Hospital until 1938, where she met her husband, Rudolph. In 1945, they moved to a home on Macky Spur Road. In 1965 she started working for the Prentice School District in the kitchen, until her retirement in 1980. She enjoyed baking, helping in the church kitchen for any occasion. Vera also enjoyed traveling, birds, helping others and visiting with neighbors.

LIFETIME MEMBER OF: the Prentice VFW.
Also a member of the AMVETS Post #2298 in Panama City, FL

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Sons: Philip (Karen) Sulko of Medford and Duane Sulko of Panama City, FL
Daughter: Diane (Martin) Heier of Medford
Step-Children: Anthony (Debbie) Sulko of Wausau, David Sulko of Burnsville, MN and Christine Krawczyk of Prentice

GRANDCHILDREN: Carrie (Chris) Freas of St. Paul, MN, Jason (Dawn) Heier of Medford, Josh (Stacie) Heier of Beaver Dam, Scott (Tammy) Sulko of Florence, MS and Stephanie Sulko of Pearl, MS
Step-Grandchildren: Laura (Jason) Pahl of Wausau, Adam (Nikki) Sulko of Kenosha and Sara Sulko of Wausau

SURVIVING HALF SISTER: Marlene Greco of Wisconsin Rapids
Also survived by Great-Grandchildren and Step-Great-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends.

DECEASED HALF SISTERS: Phyllis Golden and Virginia Kieffer

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph W. Adams

DECEASED MOTHER: Veronica A. Adams (Maiden Name: Donnelly)

PALLBEARERS: Jason and Josh Heier, Carrie Freas, David and Anthony Sulko and Christine Krawczyk

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Vera’s family to be designated at a later date. Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.
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DELORES B. SACKMAN

NAME OF DECEASED:
DELORES B. SACKMAN

AGE: 79

ADDRESS: W4620 County Road D, Westboro, Township of Westboro Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:37 P.M. Saturday, August 11 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where she had been a patient for the past week in a half.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 16 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Whittlesey

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Mt. Olive Cemetery in Westboro

VISITATION AT: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Whittlesey

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 7, 1932 at Chelsea

EDUCATION: Elementary School in Chelsea and a graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 11, 1949, in the Catholic Church Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, Chelsea to Edward E. Sackman and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the town of Westboro and she also worked at the canning factory in Medford starting in 1950. Delores also did catering for weddings and banquets. She was also a cook at Florena’s, Lamplighter, Phil and Eleanor’s and the Chapperal. Delores then worked as the production manager and Tombstone Pizza for 10 years then retired back to farming. They also fostered 5 children. She enjoyed family life. Delores enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards and visiting with friends and family.

PAST MEMBER OF: St. Theresa Church, Westboro

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Edward E. Sackmann of Westboro

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Dawn (Theodore) Thums of Westboro, Mary (Ron Zingale) Simek of Bonita Springs, Florida, Edward (Dawn) Jr. Sackman of Menomonee, Rodney (Sandy Niggeman) Sackman of Wausau, Brad (Suzie) Sackman of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, Tracy (Rhonda) Sackman of Westboro
5 Foster Children: Betty, Stella, Sandy, John and Allan

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Susan Blennert
Also preceded in death by an infant grandson

GRANDCHILDREN: 16

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 15

SURVIVING SISTER: Kathryn Niggeman of Milwaukee

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Marion Niggeman, Lorraine Nelson, John F. and Ervin Mayer

DECEASED FATHER: John S. Mayer

DECEASED MOTHER: Catherine T. Mayer (Maiden name: Kestler)

PALLBEARERS: Seth Simek, Aaron Thums, Jesse, Jay and Clint Sackman and Tom Mayer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Delores’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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KATHRYN “KAY” A. NIESMAN

NAME OF DECEASED:
KATHRYN “KAY” A. NIESMAN
AGE: 78

ADDRESS: 225 Marjorie Lane, Apt. 6, Medford, City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:20 A.M. Sunday, August 12 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford, where she had been a resident for 1 month surrounded by her loving family.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 3:00 P.M. Sunday, August 26 at the American Legion Post 84, 1627 12th Ave, Monroe, WI 53566

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at Silent Hill Cemetery in McConnell, IL

VISITATION AT: 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Sunday, August 26 at the American Legion Post 84, 1627 12th Ave, Monroe, WI 53566

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 29, 1934 in Pine River, MN

EDUCATION: She received her GED from Phillips High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Leo E. Niesman and they later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After marriage she was a homemaker and also a farmer in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois for a number of years. She was a line worker for 5 years at Advance Transformer in Monroe. They then moved to Prentice where she worked at Phillips Plastics for a period of time. She loved playing cards, was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter - Bonnie (Jim) Moser of Monroe
Son - Randall (Melody) Niesman of Chelsea
Daughter-in-law: Karon Niesman of Argyle

CHILDREN DECEASED: 2 Daughters: Charlene in infancy and Catherine Schafer on April 7, 2009
1 Son: Daniel Niesman on August 9, 2012

GRANDCHILDREN: 8

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 12

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: William Schmelzer of Freeport, IL

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters in infancy, Dorothy, Eleanor, Lorena, Irene, Al, Leroy and Oral

DECEASED FATHER: Earl J. Schmelzer

DECEASED MOTHER: Polly K. Kline

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Kathryn’s family to be designated at a later date. Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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THERESA A. YEAGER

NAME OF DECEASED: THERESA A. YEAGER AGE: 54

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center, Rib Lake; A former longtime Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:15 AM Tuesday, August 7 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 6 months

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: No Services

PLACE OF BURIAL: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at St. Petersburg, FL

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 19, 1958 at Portland, ME

EDUCATION: Tarpon Springs, FL elementary schools, graduate of Gibbs Sr. High School, St. Petersburg, FL

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Never Married

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she traveled and resided in various places. She moved to Rib Lake 20 years ago. She enjoyed reading her bible, visiting with friends, puzzles, cards, and playing board games.

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Sisters – Rose Marie Deal of St. Petersburg, FL, Karen Lucas of Rib Lake, Michelle (Ray) Bockover of St. Petersburg, FL
Brother – Kenneth Boyd, Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL

PARENTS: Mother – Edna (Charles) Eskins of St. Petersburg, FL

DECEASED FATHER: Kenneth Ray Boyd

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles
-Hemer Funeral Home of Rib Lake serving the family
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ALICE M. HEISER

NAME OF DECEASED: ALICE M. HEISER AGE: 95

ADDRESS: Golden Living Center, Rib Lake

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:36 PM Friday, August 3 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for 1 day under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Monday, August 6 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Heffner

PLACE OF BURIAL: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake, WI

VISITATION AT: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake from 9 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Monday, August 6

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 18, 1917 at Pelican Lake, WI

EDUCATION: Pelican Lake, Crandon & Rhinelander area elementary schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: April 23, 1938 at Rhinelander to Louis Gustav Heiser and he preceded her in death March 29, 2004

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage, they farmed in the Town of Rib Lake for many years. While farming she also worked for periods of time at Gem Products, Magnuson’s Mink Ranch and Andreae’s Mink Ranch all in the Rib Lake area. She enjoyed canning, quilting, all types of gardening, berry picking, cooking, baking, bowling and spending time with family.

MEMBER OF: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake; American Legion Auxiliary, Rib Lake; Past member of Little Bohemia bowling leagues.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 Sons – Eugene (Florence) Cedzo of Medford, Louis (Delores) Heiser, Jr. of Merrill, John (Pat) Heiser of Rib Lake
4 Daughters – Betty (Frank) Quednow of Rib Lake, Shirley (Art) Andreae of Ogema, Pearl (Oscar “Sam”) Tackett of Van Dyne, WI, Edie (Bill) Sunderlin of North Fond Du Lac, WI
Son-in-law: Jim Tasch of Fond Du Lac, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Robert Heiser in 1967; Daughter – Catherine Tasch in 2000; Great Granddaughter – April Peterson in 2000

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 21; GR. -GRANDCHILDREN: 47 & 7 Step; GR.GR.GRAND: 11 & 3 Step

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 16 Brothers & Sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Eugene Henry Gauthier DECEASED MOTHER: Helen Timmers

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Honorary – Nicole Erdman, Nate Ball, Cathy Scheithauer, Gina Heiser, Tori Fugate, Chelsea Kay Vi Weinke; Active – Crystal Marshall, David Tackett, Paul Quednow, Jeffrey Heiser, Nancy Duerr, Robert Tasch, Brandon Normand, Heather Norton

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Hemer Funeral Home of Rib Lake serving the family

LILLIAN JENNY RADEMACHER

NAME OF DECEASED: LILLIAN JENNY RADEMACHER AGE: 90

ADDRESS: Brooksville, FL; A former Rib Lake area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:57 PM Sunday, July 22 at the Heron Point Nursing Home, Brooksville, FL where she had resided for the past 6 years

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Graveside services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 11 at Mount Olive Cemetery, Westboro

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Heffner

PLACE OF BURIAL: Mount Olive Cemetery, Westboro

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 28, 1921 in the Township of Goodrich

EDUCATION: Town of Goodrich elementary schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: September 4, 1943 at Medford to Frederick Rademacher and he preceded her in death February 8, 1993

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Most of her life she worked as a housewife and mother while residing in Rib Lake, Spirit and Tomahawk. She moved to Florida in 2006.

MEMBER OF: Former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Sons – Darrell (Diane) Rademacher of Brooksville, FL & Duane (Janice) Rademacher of Westboro
2 Daughters – Diane (Larry) Disinger of Francesville, IN & Delores (Jim) Johnson of Merrill

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Dennis Rademacher in 1960

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN:

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Lori Ehlers; Brothers – Levi & William Bublitz, Everett Stillman

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 7 Brothers & Sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Hugo Stillman DECEASED MOTHER: Bertha Fiebke

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Service of Rib Lake serving the family
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