WAYNE M. DOMINE

NAME OF DECEASED: WAYNE M. DOMINE AGE: 62

ADDRESS: Riverview Apartments, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: pronounced at 10:58 AM Thursday, August 20 at his residence in the City of Medford

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Per his request, there will be no services

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 15, 1953 at Medford

EDUCATION: Pine Tree & Brookside elementary schools, attended Medford High School and Cosmetology College

MARRIAGE: Married to Juanita Tormaschy and they were later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked at Copps IGA & Weathershield Mfg. in Medford for periods of time. He moved to Colorado where he resided for a period of time. Returned to WI and resided in various communities. For the past 10 years, he has resided at his present address. He enjoyed cooking & family time.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughters – LaCota (Nolan) Overton of Dickinson, ND and Chelsey Domine of North Dakota

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Carol Cederholm of Medford, Darlene (Pat) Preman of Suring, WI, Charlene (Gerry) Faude of Medford, Danny Domine of Plymouth, WI, Larry (Julie) Johnson of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – Aaron Biship and Edward Bishop in infancy

DECEASED FATHER: Arthur William Domine

DECEASED MOTHER: Frieda Margaret Neubauer

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BERNADINE “BERNIE” N. ZIEHLKE

NAME OF DECEASED:
BERNADINE “BERNIE” N. ZIEHLKE
AGE: 84

ADDRESS: 1269 N. 8th Street Apt. 6, Medford; City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:15 P.M. Monday, August 17 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 20 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Nancy Amacher

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery in Little Black

VISITATION: 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Thursday, August 20 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 20, 1930 in Medford, WI

EDUCATION: Attended High School. Bernadine left high school to care for her younger siblings while her mother worked.

MARRIAGE: August 3, 1947 in North Dakota to Gerald “Jerry” R. Ziehlke

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Bernadine spent much of her younger life caring for her younger siblings. She lost her father when she was nine years old. Her mother, Alda had to work to provide for the family. Her parents were Frederick Brede and Alda Miller. Bernadine was the second of five children. After her mother remarried, Bernadine became the sister of four more siblings. She met the love of her life, Gerald and they were married on August 3, 1947. Bernadine loved being a wife, mother, and homemaker. She loved to cook, sew, make crafts, very active in church and had so many other talents. She worked as a waitress and they also raised mink for many years. Bernadine helped with their care. In later years they purchased a Montgomery Wards Store in Medford, which they owned and operated for several years. Eventually they then opened a Furniture Store on Highway 13 in Medford. Bernadine worked full time at both the Montgomery Wards business until it sold and later at the furniture business. Bernadine had many health problems throughout her life but she still managed to overcome them and care for her family and home and do her fair share of providing for their family. Bernadine was a very caring and loving lady and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

MEMBER OF: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Gerald “Jerry” R. Ziehlke of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Carol ( Tom) Ploeckelman of Hartford and Terrie (Wayne Staven) Revels of Medford

4 GRANDCHILDREN: Jenna ( Mike) Heinz, Ron ( Tracy ) Ploeckelman Matthew Czerniak and Rachel Revels

4 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Jacob and Mitchel Heinz and Andrew and Adam Ploeckelman

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Patrick ( Henrietta ) Leary of Chippewa Falls, Michael ( Becky) Leary of Medford
Daniel ( Laura) Leary of Medford, Ellen (Jim) Borman of Owen

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Barbara Siewert, Raymond Brede, Milan Brede and Shirley Leary

DECEASED FATHER: Frederick A. Brede

DECEASED MOTHER: Alda Miller

DECEASED STEP-FATHER: D.H. Leary

PALLBEARERS: Jenna , Mike, Jacob and Mitchel Heinz, Tom, Ron, Tracy, Andrew and Adam Ploeckelman, Matthew Czerniak, Rachel Revels

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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RICHARD SYNOL

Richard Synol, age 70, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at his daughters home, under the care of Theda Care Hospice, on August 11, 2015, with family by his side. Richard, also known as “Dickie”, “Dick”, “The Ole Buck”, or “R.J.”, was born on August 30, 1944, in Rib Lake, WI to the late Walter and Bernice Synol. He grew up in Rib Lake and graduated from Rib Lake High School. He joined the service during the Vietnam War and served his country honorably from 1964 to 1968. Upon returning home to Rib Lake, he married Sharon Shawano of Laona. He worked at Gem Products in Rib Lake until it closed. After that, he moved to Green Bay in 1979. He then worked at the Larson Company in Green Bay for many years as a product sample truck driver. He later worked at Gandrud Chevrolet in vehicle prep until his retirement. He loved working on both real and model cars, watching the Green Bay Packers and NASCAR racing, hunting, horseshoes and bowling, but he loved nothing more than spending time with his family. Richard had a kind heart, and made friends wherever he went, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Richard is survived by his two children, Audra Synol-Kruger (David Kruger) and Brandon Synol, both of Green Valley; five grandchildren, Keyyanna, Alex, Crystal, Jade, and Allana; one great granddaughter, Avah; his brother, Raymond (Kathleen) Synol; his former wife Sharon as well as numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ken and Donovan.

A memorial visitation will be held at Hemer Funeral Home, Rib Lake Chapel, Saturday August 22, 2015 from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM. Cremainal Inurnment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery. Graveside Funeral Prayers will be said by Father Otto Bucher. Military Honors will be performed by American Legion Post 517.

VALERIA “VALERIE” V. MEZICH

NAME OF DECEASED: VALERIA “VALERIE” V. MEZICH

AGE: 89

ADDRESS: current resident of Stevens Point former resident of Rib Lake

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:15 P.M. Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield where she had been a patient for the past 2 ½ weeks.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 12:00 P.M. Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home in Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Otto Bucher

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake

VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. until time of services at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home in Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 6, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois

EDUCATION: Valerie attended Milwaukee Area Schools and graduated from Stevens Point High School

MARRIAGE: January 18, 1949 in Waukegan, Illinois to Louis J. Mezich and he preceded her in death on September 22, 1983

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After her marriage, they moved to Burlington for a period of time before moving to Rib Lake in 1972. In 1993, she moved to Plover where she resided until her death. Valerie enjoyed traveling, gardening, shopping, cooking, spending time with her family and friends and was an avid doll collector.

MEMBER OF: Former member of St. Bronislava Catholic Church in Plover

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Linda (Fiance: Frank Laskowski) Mezich of Stevens Point, JoAnn (Joe) Mertens of Medford, John (Significant Other: Chris Bopp) Mezich of Plover and Ron (Vicki) Mezich of Tallahassee, Florida

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 6: Deanna, Matt, Michael, Katherine, Joey and Jacob GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 5

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Robert and Clifford Edelburg

DECEASED FATHER: Arthur C. Edelburg

DECEASED MOTHER: Clara C. Schultz

PALLBEARERS: Frank Laskowski, Joe Mertens, Matt Mezich, Dick Richveis and Doug Steele

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DANIEL P. SANCHEZ

NAME OF DECEASED: DANIEL PAUL SANCHEZ AGE: 80

ADDRESS: N 5124 County Road G, Gilman, WI 54433

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: His residence, Tuesday August 11, 2015 at 10:12 PM.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: Cremation rites have been accorded, Services will be held in Sacramento, California at a later date.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 28, 1935 in Sacramento, California.

EDUCATION: Graduated from Christian Brothers High School, Sacramento.

MARRIAGE: Married Bonna Ann Schoonover, September 28, 1968 in Reno, NV.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Growing up, Daniel was a star football player in high school, and earned the nick name Dan “The Tank” Sanchez. He was inducted into the Sacramento Mexican-American Sports Hall Of Fame. Daniel worked for Sacramento Municipal Utility District, as a supervisor in their computer department, and retired from there in 1997. He was a US Navy Veteran, serving as a Yeoman in its clerical division. Daniel was an avid Oakland Raiders fan. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Bonna Ann (Schoonover) Sanchez

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Steve (Rosanna) Sanchez of Italy, Tony (Beverly) Sanchez of Sacramento, CA, Dave (Jeanette) Sanchez of Loomis, CA, Debbie (Dale) Thomas of Gilman, WI.

GRANDCHILDREN: Vicente, Mateo, Giulia Sanchez,
Brandon (Katie), Sophia, Mason, Taylor Sanchez
Zachary (Kayo), Derek (Erika)Sanchez, Andrea, Nick Diloreto
Tiffany (Sean) Partridge, Samantha (Damian) Baltzley

GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Kira
Willow, Louis, Henry, Riley
Kameron, Weston, Emma


SURVIVING SISTERS: Reyna (Ray) Gomez of Oregon House, CA and Pauline Daly of Marysville, CA.



DECEASED FATHER: Paul Sanchez

DECEASED MOTHER: Pauline (Cisneros) Sanchez

OTHER INFORMATION: In honor of Daniel, memorial donations may given in his name to the American Heart Association, or to Christian Brothers High School Sports Boosters.

ARTHUR F. HOMER

NAME OF DECEASED: ARTHUR F. HOMER AGE: 77

ADDRESS: Deerview Meadows Assisted Living, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:30 PM Thursday, Aug. 6 at Deerview Meadows Assisted Living, Medford where he had resided for the past 3 months most recently under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Thursday, August 13 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. David Clements

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

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Thursday, August 13

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 5, 1938 at Peoria, IL

EDUCATION: Silver Creek Elementary school, Westboro and was a graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE: At South Milwaukee, WI to Angie Fuerlinger and they were later divorced

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked at Hurd Millwork in Medford for a period of time. Moved to South Milwaukee and worked as a machinist at B. E. Fabrication for many years until his retirement. He recently moved to Medford to be near family. He enjoyed restoring old cars, stock car racing, camping, traveling, golfing, fishing, bowling, ballroom dancing and singing barber shop quartet.

SURVIVING SPECIAL FRIEND: Patricia “Pat” Gauger of Mukwonago, WI

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter – Rita Lashley of Cudahy, WI

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 4 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 8

NIECES/NEPHEWS: Richard, Keith (Audrey) & Mark (fiance-Robin Engel) Homer all of Medford
Margaret, Jim & Tim Budinger all of Marshfield
Further survived by many great nieces/nephews

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister – Mary Elliott of Marshfield
Sister-in-law: Donna (Bob) Shadrick of Phillips

BROTHERS/SISTERS/RELATIVES DECEASED: Twin Brother – Ernest Homer in 2009
Nephew – Howie Homer in 1986

DECEASED FATHER: James Franklin Homer DECEASED MOTHER: Viola Evelyn Thompson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to either Hope Hospice of Medford or the Aspirus Dialysis Center, Medford
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MELVIN “McGee” W. MILDBRAND

NAME OF DECEASED: MELVIN “McGee” W. MILDBRAND

AGE: 92

ADDRESS: Resident of Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:55 A.M. Sunday, August 02, 2015 at Deerview Meadows in Medford surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor James Krueger

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford and also 12:00 P.M. until time of services at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 8, 1923 in Medford

EDUCATION: Melvin attended Medford Area Schools and was a 1941 graduate of Medford Area High School

MARRIAGE: September 17, 1949 in Medford to Arvella L. Kraschnewski and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After high school, Melvin joined the U.S. Army and served during World War II from 1941 until 1945 in the Pacific Theater on the Island of Tinian as a bomb loader. After his service, he worked for the Bottle Gas Company in Medford for a period of time. Melvin then worked for his father-in-law at Walter Kraschnewski Construction in Medford for a period of time while also working at Milly’s Bowling Alley. He then worked at Hurd’s Windows and Siding in Medford for 2 years before he became a well-known mink rancher. Melvin enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing baseball, woodworking and watching his grandchildren play sports.

MEMBER OF: Medford Klossner-Dietzler VFW Post#5729, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & the Medford Mink Association

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Arvella L. Mildbrand of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Michael (Cindy) Mildbrand of Soldotna, AK, Scott (Gail) Mildbrand & Amy (Dennis) Blasel both of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 4 GR-GRANDDAUGHTERS: 1

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Edward & Walter Mildbrand

DECEASED FATHER: Ernest Mildbrand

DECEASED MOTHER: Rosaline C. (Heinle)Mildbrand

PALLBEARERS: Honorary Urnbearers: Grandsons-Jonny Mildbrand, Nicholas & Benjamin Blasel Active: Grandson-Thomas Mildbrand
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