Wednesday, December 28, 2016

ANNE M. PACKENHAM

NAME OF DECEASED: ANNE M. PACKENHAM AGE: 99

ADDRESS: Montello, WI; A former Rib Lake area resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:40 AM Tuesday, December 27 at Divine Savior Hospital, Portage where she had been a patient for the past 1 day

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, December 31 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT: Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake

VISITATION: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Saturday, December 31

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 29, 1917 in the Township of Chelsea

EDUCATION: Whittlesey elementary schools, 1934 graduate of Medford High School, 1935 graduate of Taylor County Normal School, Medford & a 1967 graduate of UW-Stevens Point with a degree in education

MARRIAGE: June 6, 1939 at OLPH Catholic Church, Whittlesey to Emil Packenham & he preceded her in death November 13, 1986

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: After marriage, they settled in the Rib Lake area. She taught in Taylor County schools for 40 years until retirement from the Rib Lake school district in 1982. She moved to reside with her daughter in Montello in 2013.

MEMBER OF: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Montello, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake, Taylor County WREA; Past member of Christian Mothers Confraternity, the National Council of Catholic Women

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Mark (Mary) Packenham of Claire, IL, Nancy Rogers of Brookfield, WI, Barbara Packenham of Stevens Point, James Packenham of Rib Lake, Mary (Chuck) Bornhoeft of Montello, WI

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 14 & 2 step GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 18 GR. GR.
GRANDCHILDREN: 2

CHILDREN DECEASED: Granddaughter – Lynn Carlson

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers – Raymond Brandner of Medford & Rock Brandner of Richfield, WI
Sisters – Rosemary (Bob) Werner of Whittlesey
Sisters-in-law: Elinora Brandner, Barbara Brandner, & Rita Brandner all of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brothers – John, Carl Jr., Roman, Herbert & Ralph Brandner; Sisters – Catherine Lamberty, Thecla Oestreich & Ida Scott

DECEASED FATHER: Carl Brandner, Sr. DECEASED MOTHER: Kunigunde (Linzner) Brandner

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons – David, Tim, Dan & Todd Packenham, Jeffrey, John & James Marthaler

OTHER INFORMATION: Further survived by many nieces, nephews & other relatives
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Monday, December 26, 2016

EMILY A. ZENTNER



Emily A. Zentner, 95, of Marshfield, formerly of Medford, passed away Monday December 26, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, where she was under the care of St. Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care.
Emily was born June 28, 1921 in the Town of Hansen, Wood County, WI to George and Emma (Braeger) Zentner. She attended Westboro Grade School, and was a 1940 Graduate of Westboro High School.
She is survived by her sister Mildred (late Paul) Sweningson, Nephew Paul Sweningson, and very special Great Nephew Ethan Sweningson, all of Marshfield, and several nieces and nephews.
Emily is preceded in death by her Parents, Brothers: George, David, Victor Zentner, and Twin Brother Emmett Zentner.
Emily worked for over 40 years at Hurd Millwork. She enjoyed shopping at malls, bird watching, flower gardening and completing crossword puzzles. She loved spending time with her family, especially her Great Nephew Ethan. She was a former member of the Chequamegon Bird Club, and enjoyed volunteering at area nursing homes where she played cards with residents.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday December 31, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford chapel. Pastor David Clements will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11 AM. Burial of cremated remains will take place at Mt. Olive Cemetery, at a later date.
Memorial donations in honor of Emily A. Zentner can be given to St Joseph's Hospice, Palliative Care Unit. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

Saturday, December 24, 2016

GEORGE E. TOM

George E. Tom, 78, of Deer Creek, passed away on December 23, 2016 at home. George was born on September 3, 1938 to Edward and Ann Tom. He attended Stetsonville schools. He married Rose Hamm, who survives him, in 1960 in St. Paul, MN. George worked in roofing, carpentry, road construction and most recently as a mechanic at Peterson Construction for 13 years.

In his spare time George enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, making firewood, playing cards, working in his garage, wood working, going to his camper, sleigh rides, and spending time with his family and friends. He was also a member of the Operating Engineers Union and Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville.

In addition to his wife George is survived by his children, Kathy Tom of Medford, Laurie (Jeff) Hartwig of Medford, and Jeff (Deb) Tom of Medford; grandchildren, Matt (Billie) Hartwig of Medford, Jason (Andrea) Hartwig of Medford, Rachel (Gary) McCully of Green Bay, Caitlin Fierke of Stetsonville, and Caleb Fierke of Medford;, great-grandchildren Tyler, Rylee, Wyatt, Clayton, and one on the way. George is further survived by his brothers Charles (Sandy) Tom of Medford, Herbert (Linda) Tom of Oklahoma, Phil (Sue) Tom of Westboro; sisters Rose (Alvin) Kloth of Medford, Bernice Cypher of Crivitz, Carolyn (Jerry) Nelson of Hales Corner.

George is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Clarence Tom.

A memorial service for George will be held on Friday, December 30 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville at 11:00 AM with Rev Richard Russow officiating. Visitation will take place at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

EFFIE L. FRYKLUND


NAME OF DECEASED: EFFIE L. FRYKLUND

AGE: 95

ADDRESS: Current resident of Medford; former longtime resident of Prentice, WI

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at her residence under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 30, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. David Clements

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Prentice Cemetery

VISITATION: 9:30 until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 30, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 23, 1921 in Prentice

EDUCATION: Effie attended grade school at Morner School in Prentice and attended Prentice Area High School

MARRIAGE: On July 4, 1947 at the Baptist Parsonage in Prentice, Effie married the love of her life, Carl F. Fryklund and he preceded her in death.

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Effie was born and raised in Prentice. After her marriage, they owned and operated a dairy farm for 30+ years. Effie enjoyed cross country skiing, gardening, many types of crafts such as braided rugs, quilting, and drawing, watching old western movies and had a passion for reading. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Robert (Denise) Fryklund of Abbotsford, Linda L. Patterson of Medford, Duane L. Fryklund of Medford, Sandy (Dan) Reichert of Medford and Gerald (Julie) Fryklund of Prentice

CHILDREN DECEASED: Sons-in-law: Thomas Westrich and Jack Patterson

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 13 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 29 GR. GR. GRANDCHILD: 1

BROTHER/SISTER DECEASED: Anita Nelson and a baby brother

SISTER-IN-LAW DECEASED: Lorraine (Rudy) Rumberg

DECEASED FATHER: John A. Nelson

DECEASED MOTHER: Jessie L. Nelson

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Effie’s family to be designated at a later date.
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Friday, December 16, 2016

MARIE L. JOCHIMSEN

NAME OF DECEASED: MARIE L. JOCHIMSEN AGE: 91

ADDRESS: Medford; A former Town of Molitor resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 7:47 AM Thursday, December 15 peacefully at her residence in the City of Medford under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Monday, December 19 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Phil Juza & Deacon Joe Stefancin

INTERMENT: Interment of her cremated remains will take place at OLPH Catholic Cemetery, Whittlesey at a later date

VISITATION: 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 19 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 25, 1925 at Medford

EDUCATION: Medford Area Schools; Graduate of UW Stevens Point in 1976 with a Bachelor Degree in Education & receiving a certificate of scholastic achievement

MARRIAGE: June 19, 1945 at Drew Field, FL to Cyril J. Jochimsen and he preceded her in death October 30, 1986

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Marie’s greatest joy was being a wife, mother and grandmother along with wearing shades of purple. After normal school graduation in 1944, she taught at various rural schools in the Medford area. After marriage, they began farming in the Town of Goodrich, later moved to Dorchester establishing Idle-A-Wile dairy farm in 1955. After retirement from farming in 1980, Marie & Cyril moved to the Town of Molitor. After Cyril’s passing, Marie opened/operated the 80 Acres Green house for several years with two of her sons. She served as Town of Molitor treasurer for a period of time. She moved to the City of Medford in 2009. Marie loved her family, flower gardens, reading, music, traveling and doing Su Do Ku puzzles. Marie passed her love of flowers and reading to her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Rance (Marlene) Jochimsen, Diane (Mike) Jochimsen, Linda (Tom) Vanderloop, Bruce Jochimsen, Marla (Mike) Brogan, Gerry (Mary) Jochimsen, Karen (John) Verthein, Susy (Paul) Boor, Joe (Ann) Jochimsen, Scott (Anita) Jochimsen.

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 37 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 39 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: John Gosbee of Medford; Brother-in-law: Charles Mayer of Chelsea
Sister-in-laws: Verna & Darla Jochimsen both of Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Sisters - Anna Mayer and Marge Jochimsen

DECEASED FATHER: John Wesley Gosbee DECEASED MOTHER: Anna Louise Steiner

PALLBEARERS: Family

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorials may be given in her name to either Hope Hospice of Medford , Simek Memorial Library of Medford or to the family for a future designation
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Monday, December 12, 2016

EUNICE A. DOMASK

NAME OF DECEASED: EUNICE A. DOMASK AGE: 85

ADDRESS: Wood Lake Avenue, Rib Lake; A Township of Rib Lake resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: Saturday, December 10 at her residence in the Town of Rib Lake

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Chelsea

OFFICIATING: Rev. Randal Jeppesen

VISITATION: Trinity Lutheran Church, Chelsea from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Wednesday, December 14

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 27, 1931 at Milwaukee

EDUCATION: Milwaukee schools

MARRIAGE: April 1, 1950 at Milwaukee to Roger W. Domask and he survives

PRINCIPLE EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage, she worked at Sorgel Electric in Milwaukee. She did computer work and worked as a caterer in Milwaukee until retirement. After retirement, they moved to their present address in the Town of Rib Lake. She enjoyed baking, playing tennis, camping, fishing and traveling.

MEMBER OF: Trinity Lutheran Church, Chelsea

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Roger W. Domask, Sr. of Rib Lake

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Roger (Ellen) Domask, Jr. of Rib Lake, Phillip (Christine) Domask of Minnesota & Nannette (John) Resch of New Berlin, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 son in infancy

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 10 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 7

SURVIVING AUNT: Carol Neubauer of Milwaukee

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Brother – Donald Baranek

DECEASED FATHER: Ignatious Baranek DECEASED MOTHER: Lorraine Landfried

PALLBEARERS: Roger Jr. & Phillip Domask, John Resch

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, Chelsea in her name
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AUDREY G. KRAEGENBRINK


Audrey G. Kraegenbrink, 82, of  Owen, died Sunday December 11, 2016 at Clark County Rehab and Living Center in Owen.
Audrey was born September 15, 1934 to Walter and Esther (Zanto) Kraegenbrink.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Audrey is preceded in death by her Parents, and 6 Brothers and Sisters.

Audrey was very fond of books, and loved to read.

Funeral Services for Audrey will be held Thursday December 15, 2016 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford. Pastor Tim Becker will officiate. Burial will follow in The Athens Cemetery, her Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held at the Hemer Funeral Home from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM.

Memorial Donations in honor of Audrey can be made to her family, for designation at a later date.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com