Wednesday, September 5, 2012

TIFFANY J. LANGTEAU

NAME OF DECEASED: TIFFANY J. LANGTEAU AGE: 21

ADDRESS: W4378 County Road A, Stetsonville, WI 54480; A township of Deer Creek resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, September 4 in the township of Deer Creek from injuries sustained in an automobile accident

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 10 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James H. Babler

VISITATION AT: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville from 9 AM until the time of memorial services at 11 AM on Monday, September 10

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 21, 1990 at Marshfield, WI

EDUCATION: Stetsonville Elementary school, 2009 graduate of Medford High school, she was presently starting her Sr. year at UW-River Falls studying agriculture communications and marketing

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Cows were her life. She had received the American FFA Degree. She was active with the UW-River Falls Dairy Club, 4-H both locally & on the state level where she was on the youth council. She enjoyed cooking, photography and gardening.

MEMBER OF: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville; State and National Holstein Association; State & National Red & White Association

SURVIVING VERY SPECIAL FRIEND: John Lawfer of Kent, IL

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Heidi Langteau, a student at UW-Green Bay
Brother – Joshua Langteau at home

PARENTS: Steven and Kathryn (Edelburg) Langteau of Stetsonville;
Maternal Grandparents – Bob & Jeanette Edelburg of Rib Lake
Paternal Grandfather – Edward Langteau of Abbotsford
God Father – Larry Brandl of Medford

PALLBEARERS: John Lawfer and Joshua Langteau

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by cousins, aunts, uncles, great aunts & uncles, friends and colleagues
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the family for future designations
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

CLIFFORD G. PECHE

NAME OF DECEASED: CLIFFORD G. PECHE AGE: 88

ADDRESS: 955 E. Allman, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:03 AM Tuesday, September 4 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford where he had resided for the past 9 months most recently under the care of Aseracare Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Friday, September 7 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4-7 PM on Thursday, September 6 and also at church from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, September 7

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 4, 1924 at the Township of Little Black

EDUCATION: Little White School, Township of Little Black

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 21, 1950 at Medford to Loretta C. Ross and she preceded him in death October 22, 1995

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He worked at the Medford Brewery, Medford Canning Co., and in Waukesha for periods of time. He worked at Hurd Millwork in Medford for 43 years until retirement in 1989. He enjoyed wood working, fishing, hunting, polka dancing and trips to the casino.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford; Chelsea Conservation Club

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 3 Sons – Dennis (Sharyle) of Dorchester, Kurt & Byron both of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 4 – Jonathon, Christopher and Jeffery Peche, Sarah (Chris) Skjolsvik GREAT -GRANDDAUGHTER: 1- Harper Skjolsvik

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters – Geraldine Hraby of Medford and Dorothy Riemann of Milwaukee; Sister-in-law: Darlene Peche of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Bernadine Williams, Edwin & Victor Peche

DECEASED FATHER: William Peche DECEASED MOTHER: Minnie Janoske

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – Clifford Zenner, Jake Jochimsen, Cal Perkins, Harvey Deckelman, Bob, Jim & Matt Jari; Active – Jonathon, Christopher & Jeffery Peche, Sarah Skjolsvik, Allen Williams, Jim Riemann

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to either Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford or Aseracare Hospice of Weston
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Sunday, September 2, 2012

ERNEST “ERNIE” A. KOHLER

NAME OF DECEASED:
ERNEST “ERNIE” A. KOHLER

AGE: 81

ADDRESS: 8142 Two Lakes Road, Lake Tomahawk, Town of Lake Tomahawk Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:51 P.M. Saturday, September 1 at the Seasons of Life, Woodruff where he had been a resident for the past 2 months and under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Rev. Cathy Hinman

PLACE OF BURIAL: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake where full military honors will be performed by the Rib Lake Area Military Honors Team

VISITATION AT: 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 8 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 28, 1930 in Cudahy, WI

EDUCATION: Graduate of Cudahy High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 12, 1955 in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Cudahy to Helen E. Kluckman and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After High School Ernest entered the U.S. Navy and served from 1948-1951. He then entered the U.S. Marine Corp where he served from 1951-1952. He then returned to Cudahy where he worked as a machinist at Ladish Co. for 39 ½ years until his retirement. He enjoyed reading, bowling camping, and being by the water, especially fishing.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Helen E. Kohler of Lake Tomahawk

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jeffrey (Barbara) Kohler of Richfield and Debra Kohler of New Albin, Iowa

CHILDREN DECEASED: Daughter: Jill Kohler in 2001

4 GRANDCHILDREN and 2 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN

SURVIVING BROTHER: Richard (Gerri) Kohler of Montello

DECEASED BROTHER: Frank Kohler

DECEASED FATHER: Frank J. Kohler

DECEASED MOTHER: Helen Kramer

PALLBEARERS: Jeffrey, Jeff and Lucas Kohler, Earl Russell, Robert Hanson and Jaymon Anderson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Ernie’s family to be designated at a later date
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Saturday, August 25, 2012

LARRY R. MUELLER

Larry R. Mueller of Medford, age 76, passed away on Saturday August 25, 2012 while at home with his family. The oldest son of Walter and Louise (Steen) Mueller, he was born on April 6, 1936 in the Town of Browning. He resided there all of his life, attending the Frey school and graduating from Medford High School, and was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Whittlesey. He served as a Staff Sergeant for the National Guard Red Arrow Division and was stationed in Fort Lewis during the Cuban missile crisis. Having been raised on the family farm, he began operating his own dairy at the age of 17, continuing until 2011. Larry was a lifelong logger and a builder for Stratford Homes for 25 years. Larry had a passion for the outdoors, enjoying deer hunting, fishing, and watching things grow.

Larry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Jane (Radue) Mueller of Medford. They were married on June 27, 1959 at Chili, WI. His siblings are Linda Johnson of Scandinavia, Neal (Marilyn) of Medford, Russell of Neenah, and Sharon (James) Graun of Medford. His children are Allan (Joyce) of Medford, Dave (Colleen) of Stevens Point, and John (Angela) of Medford. There are five grandchildren, Adam (Amanda), Sarah (Hunter Buehler), Alexandria, Chelsea, and Cody. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter, Diane in 1961.

Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 29 with Rev. Andrew Alberts officiating. Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, August 28 and also from 10 AM until the time of services on Wednesday. Burial will take place at Trinity Church Cemetery with military rites performed by the Medford Military Honors Team. Larry’s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

BERNICE J. SIVULKA

NAME OF DECEASED: BERNICE J. SIVULKA AGE: 93

ADDRESS: Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford; A former town of Hammel resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:30 PM Tuesday, August 21 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 5 years most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Friday, August 24 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger & Deacon Joe Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM on Friday, August 24

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 3, 1919 at Milan, WI

EDUCATION: Berry School, Township of Holton, Marathon County

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 12, 1935 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Joseph Martin Sivulka and he preceded her in death April 4, 2003

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They farmed in the township of Hammel for many years. While farming she worked at Hoffman’s Ben Franklin Store, Holiday Village Grocery Store, Anthony’s Clothing Store and was a cook at Brookside school for periods of time. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, rug weaving, going to garage sales and going out to eat breakfast with her husband, Joe.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Holy Rosary Ladies Group where she was a past head of the funeral committee for a period of years.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Catherine Henke, Evelyn (Don) Clarkson, Shirley Olson all of Medford, Joseph (Sue) Sivulka of Caledonia, WI, Sally (Russ) Hermann of Oak Creek, WI and Mary Lou (Jerry) Poehler of Wisconsin Dells, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son – Eugene Sivulka in 1959; Daughter – Betty Ann Sivulka in 1941
Grandchildren – Marvin Henke, Linda Sivulka, Jeremiah Duesing; Gr. Grand. – Elijah Olson
Sons-in-law: Charles Henke & Casper Olson

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 24 GR. -GRANDCHILDREN: 31 GR. GR. GRAND.: 4

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Gladys Bredow of Two Harbors, MN

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Gerald & Vernon Muehler

DECEASED FATHER: Otto Muehler DECEASED MOTHER: Della Schaller

PALLBEARERS: Brian Clarkson, Eugene Henke, Roger Olson, Tammy Sargent, Joey Sivulka, Patrick Poehler

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the family for a future designation
-Hemer Funeral Service of Medford serving the family
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THOMAS “TOM” H. HIERLMEIER

NAME OF DECEASED: THOMAS “TOM” H. HIERLMEIER AGE: 73

ADDRESS: 1063 Shattuck, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:49 AM Wednesday, August 22 at his residence in the city of Medford under the loving care of his family

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 7:00 PM Friday, August 24 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 4:00 PM until the time of memorial services at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 24

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: August 1, 1939 at Medford

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary elementary school; 1958 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 27, 1962 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford to Jacqueline “Jackie” Paulson and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked for Hurd Millwork, Medford Millwork and Wisconsin Bottle Gas Co. all in Medford for periods of time. He owned and operated the Richter Lake Tavern for a period of time. Most recently he was a self employed salesman. He enjoyed cards, fishing, golfing, the Brewers & Packers, his grandchildren and attending their sporting events.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford; Past member of the Medford National Guard

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Jacqueline “Jackie” Hierlmeier of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Stacey (Dan) Crass of Holcomb
Sons – Cory (Mary) Hierlmeier of Medford & Jace (Rachel) Hierlmeier of St. Paul, MN

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 8 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – David “Louie” Hierlmeier of Medford and Dick (Thelma) Hierlmeier of Montello, WI; Sister – Zayna Williams of Largo, FL

DECEASED FATHER: Harry Hierlmeier DECEASED MOTHER: Erma Rhodes

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by many nieces and nephews
-In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the family for a future designation
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Sunday, August 19, 2012

ISABELLE M. NEZVAL

NAME OF DECEASED: ISABELLE M. NEZVAL AGE: 100

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

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:51 PM Saturday, August 18 at Golden Living Center, Rib Lake where she had resided for the past 3 years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 22 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher, Deacon Mike Cullen & Deacon Mark Priniski

PLACE OF BURIAL: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION AT: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Wednesday, August 22

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 23, 1912 at the Township of Rib Lake

EDUCATION: Mud Lake elementary school, Township of Rib Lake

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st: October 16, 1934 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Rib Lake to Anton “Tony” Kauer and he preceded her in death October 16, 1957; 2nd: October 18, 1969 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church parsonage to John Nezval and he preceded her in death October 24, 1985

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her education, she worked on the family farm until age 16. She then worked in Milwaukee and Manitowoc for periods of time. After her first marriage they farmed in the Township of Rib Lake. She also worked in the housekeeping dept. of the Rib Lake Nursing Home for a period of time. After her 2nd marriage, she again farmed in the Township of Rib Lake until retirement in 1973. She enjoyed cooking, baking, wine making, flowers, crocheting and making rugs.

MEMBER OF: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Sister-in-law: Claire Bonde of Brookings, OR

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Brothers – John, Andrew & Isadore Bonde; 3 Sisters – Catherine Kauer, Marie Eichhorn & Agnes Bonde

DECEASED FATHER: Phillip Bonde DECEASED MOTHER: Elizabeth Stirn

PALLBEARERS: Ray Schlosser, Richard Osada, Brad, Anton, Ronald & Ben Kauer

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