GERALD “JERRY” “SONNY” E. RIEMER

NAME OF DECEASED: GERALD “JERRY” “SONNY” E. RIEMER AGE: 85

ADDRESS: W3761 State Highway 64, Medford; A Township of Browning resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Wednesday, May 11 at Aspirus Medford Hospital, emergency room where he was taken earlier

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 1:00 PM Saturday, May 14 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 11 AM until the time of services at 1 PM on Saturday, May 14

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 29, 1930 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford area elementary schools

MARRIAGE: December 11, 1953 at Medford to Karen M. Hoffman and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: He worked at Hurd Millwork in Medford for 44 years until retirement. He also farmed in the Town of Browning for a period of time and also owned/operated Riemer’s Plaster Craft & Concrete for a period of years. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking, polka music, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren & great grandchildren.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Karen M. Riemer of the Town of Browning

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Kathy (Mark) Brandner of Medford and Michael (Susan) Riemer of Owen

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 6 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters – Darlene Gebauer and Faith (Roger) Higgins both of Medford, Carol (John) Gaba of Wisconsin Rapids, Sharyle (Dennis) Peche of Dorchester; Brothers – Gary Riemer of Medford, Bill Riemer of Stetsonville, Duane (Carol) Riemer of Marshfield & Ralph (Dorothy) Riemer of Waterford, WI

DECEASED FATHER: Edward Riemer DECEASED MOTHER: Helen Marie (Raymond) Riemer

PALLBEARERS: Paul & Jessica Erikson, Stephanie & Greg Downey, Josh & Sam Brandner

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FRANCIS X. WEBER

NAME OF DECEASED: FRANCIS X. WEBER

AGE: 87

ADDRESS: Dorchester, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Aspirus Nursing and Rehab in Medford where he had resided for the past 5 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 14, 2016 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Father Peter Manckam

INTERMENT: Dorchester Memorial Cemetery in Dorchester

VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, May 13, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford with a 5:00 P.M. prayer service. Also from 9:30 until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 14, 2016 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 12, 1928 in Dorchester

EDUCATION: Francis attended St. Louis Catholic School in Dorchester

MARRIAGE: on June 9, 1953 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester Francis married the love of his life, Delores “Dee” P. Broeske and she preceded him in death on May 5, 2013

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After his schooling, Francis worked on the family farm until 1950 when he purchased his own dairy farm and operated it for 64 years. He enjoyed driving his John-Deere tractor, watching the wildlife, eating his wife’s delicious cooking and baking and spending time with his family

MEMBER OF: St. Louis Catholic Church, Owen-Withee Polka Choir for 13 years, and past president of the Dorchester Co-Op for a number of years

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Tom Weber, Dan (Tammy) Weber both of Dorchester and Judy (Matt) Tacke of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN:8: Sara (Matt) Hammes, Katie (Joe) Etten, Troy (Allison) Petznick, Alex & Carisa Tacke, Tia & Tara Weber & Jamie (Morgan) Crotteau GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 5: Angela & Jordy Bradford, Evalyn & Miles Hammes & Cameron Crotteau

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 2 Sisters & 3 Brothers

DECEASED FATHER: Frank Joseph Weber

DECEASED MOTHER: Elizabeth Clara (Elfert) Weber

PALLBEARERS: Honorary: Carl Blumenthal
Active: Troy Petznick, Joe Etten, Matt Hammes, Morgan Crotteau, Alex Tacke and Michael Mueller

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Francis’ family to be designated at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.
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MARJORIE L. SCHLAIS

NAME OF DECEASED: MARJORIE L. SCHLAIS AGE: 89

ADDRESS: W8524 County Road D, Westboro, WI 54490; A Township of Westboro resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:59 AM Monday, May 9 at the residence of her son in Birchwood, WI under the loving care of her family and Lakeview Medical Center Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, May 13 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford

OFFICIATING: Pastor Mary Jo Laabs

VISITATION: from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, May 13 at Community United Church of Christ, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 27, 1926 at Wisconsin Rapids, WI

EDUCATION: Wisconsin Rapids elementary schools & was a graduate of Stevens Point High School

MARRIAGE: February 23, 1946 in Stevens Point to Clarence E. Schlais and he preceded her in death May 8, 2012

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage, they moved to Medford where she worked as a housewife & mother for most of her life. They moved to the Township of Westboro in 1972. She enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing & gardening.

MEMBER OF: Past member of Community United Church of Christ, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Barbara (Roger) Steen of the Town of Westboro & Steven (Carol) Schlais of Birchwood, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Great Granddaughter – Sierra Buchkowski in 2012

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 7 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 15 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 4

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters – Shirley Waskowick & Mildred Waide

DECEASED FATHER: William Rogers DECEASED MOTHER: Irene (Denny) Rogers

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ROY B. CLARKSON

Roy Byron Clarkson,90, a town of Hammel resident, passed away Wednesday May 4, 2016 at Aspirus Medford Hospital in Medford.
Roy was born July 6, 1925 in Medford the late Clarence “Dick” and Minnie Clarkson. He attended the Sawyer Dam School, in the town of Grover.
On September 1, 1945 he married Elsie Nadler at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Medford. They spent 70 years of marriage together. Elsie survives.
Roy is also survived by his daughter Darlene (Kent) Staab of Medford, Step Grandchildren; Marshall Staab, Travis (Jennifer) Staab, Nicole (Matt) Cassis, Step Great Grandchildren Jacob and Paul Cassis, Brother Don (Evelyn) Clarkson of Medford, Sister in Law Ardis Clarkson of Stetsonville, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Sister in Law Dorothy Clarkson, Brothers Ervin and Lester.
Roy took up welding in Merrill, then worked for the Medford Highway Department for seven years. He then started to work for Hurds Millwork for 35 years, retiring from there in 1990. He enjoyed making firewood, fishing, hunting, woodworking, and gardening. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Medford.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Saturday May 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM. Rev. Brian Mundt will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM. A private committal service will take place at Medford Evergreen cemetery at a later date.
Memorial Donations in honor of Ray may be given to his family, for designation at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements; online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

JOSEPH “JOE” J. MEYER

NAME OF DECEASED: JOSEPH “JOE” J. MEYER AGE: 93

ADDRESS: Allman Avenue, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:50 PM Monday, May 2 at his residence in the city of Medford under the loving care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Friday, May 6 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza, Father Dennis Meulemans, Father Frederick Brost & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford where there will be military rites performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team

VISITATION: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford from 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Friday, May 6

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 4, 1923 at Medford

EDUCATION: Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford

MARRIAGE: 1st: November 15, 1948 at Medford to Lillian Lapacek and she preceded him in death July 7, 1968;
2nd: October 2, 1974 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Mary Ann Reynolds and she survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: He was a WW II veteran having served from 1943-1945 in the European Theatre. After the military, he returned to Medford and worked as a clerk at the Co-op Store for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed dancing, gardening, playing cards, reading and traveling.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Life Member of the Medford V.F. W. #5729

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Mary Ann Meyer of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Sons – Dennis (Jae) Meyer of Reno, Nevada & Michael (Cora) Meyer of Elgin, IL
Grandchildren – Christopher (Claudia) Meyer, Jenifer (Ross) Antonacci, Sarah (Simon) Hughes, Anne (Ian) McWilliams
Great Grandchildren – Alexander & Alexis Meyer, Aiden Hughes, Bianca Antonacci

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Ray Meyer of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – John Meyer, Edward “Scotty” Meyer, Fr. Bernard Meyer, SM, Twins – Lawrence & Leon Meyer; Sisters – Margaret Danen, Marie Hayden, Regina Querin

DECEASED FATHER: John Meyer DECEASED MOTHER: Agnes (Pritzel) Meyer

PALLBEARERS: Chris & Dale Meyer, Dale Ludwig, John Danen, Bill Hayden, Brian Krause

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the Holy Rosary Catholic School, 215 W. Washington Ave., Medford, WI 54451
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CONSTANCE "CONNIE" I. GOODMAN STACK

Constance Goodman Stack, 83, of Baraboo, Wi. passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells.
She was born on July 8, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Estelle Goodman of Medford. On Dec.21, 1954, she was married to Eugene Stack of Baltimore, Maryland at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville. Eugene and Connie met in the state of Maine where both were youth camp counselors while in college.
After graduating from Medford High School in 1950, Connie graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in physical education and was later employed as a recreation director. She loved to stay active and played and coached tennis and volleyball. She enjoyed reading novels and caring for her plants. Connie’s faith was most important to her and became stronger as time went on. She was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and school in Baraboo. She also served on the Baraboo Parks and Recreation Board for a number of years. She loved her family with a fond love for her 9 grandchildren.
Survivors include her four children, Eugene (Susan) Stack Jr., of Delavan, Patrick (Laura) Stack, of Baraboo, Laura (Tim) Stack-Gorman, of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Kevin (Jamie) Stack, of Sun Prairie; sister, Judi (Mark) Seidl, of Wausau; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, as well as her sister-in-law Donna Goodman, of Medford, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eugene Stack; and her brother, Jack Goodman.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow the service at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Medford.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Baraboo Parks and Recreation Department, Attn: Mike Hardy, 124 Second St., Baraboo, WI, 53913, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (1-800-805-5856)
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

JUDITH M. HOLTZ

NAME OF DECEASED: JUDITH M. HOLTZ

AGE: 71

ADDRESS: Stetsonville, Wisconsin

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Saturday, April 30, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield surrounded by her loving family.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Holway Town Hall located at W8581 Cty Rd A in Curtiss, WI 54422

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 31, 1944 in Medford

EDUCATION: Judith attended elementary school at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford and was a 1962 graduate from Medford Area High School

MARRIAGE: On October 6, 1962 she married the love of her life, Larry G. Holtz and he survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: When their oldest child was two, they moved to Beloit, Wisconsin where they resided until 1992 when they moved back to the Stetsonville area. Judith loved spending time with her loving husband, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her favorite singer was Elvis Presley. Judith loved to cook for her family and was always trying a new recipe, which they didn’t mind at all; and she liked to go fishing.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Larry G. Holtz of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Brian (Sarah) Holtz of Owen, Douglas (Peggy) Holtz of Wausau, Steven Holtz of Colby and Lisa Holtz of Medford

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 9: Amber, Jesse, Nathan, Courtney, Megan, Matt, Quintin, Alex and Douglas Jr.

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 9: Brayden, Braxton, Brycen, Brynlee, Ayden, James, Ashlyn, Blake and Troy

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Rae Kohn of Medford, Donald (Elaine) Kohn of Withee, John (Sheri) Kohn of Owen, Barb (Lawrence) Pinter of Abbotsford, Marcella (John) Writz of Wausau, Jane (Herb) Sackmann of Florida and Mary Hansen of Milwaukee

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sister-in-Law: Florette (Hutman) Kohn and Brother-in-Law: Ralph Hansen

DECEASED FATHER: John Lawrence Kohn

DECEASED MOTHER: Kathryn Emily (Baumann) Kohn

Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements
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