NANCY C. BECKER

NAME OF DECEASED: NANCY C. BECKER AGE: 71

ADDRESS: N1583 Gibson Drive, Medford, WI 54451; A Township of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:45 AM Wednesday, May 26 at Clark County Health Care Center, Owen, where she had resided for the past 8 months

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 5 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. David Clements

PLACE OF BURIAL: Inurnment of her cremated remains will take place at Stetsonville Public Cemetery

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home, Medford from 12 noon until time of memorial services at 2 PM on Saturday, June 5

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: October 23, 1938 at Wauwatosa, WI

EDUCATION: Athens area elementary schools, graduate of Athens High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 29, 1958 at Stetsonville to George J. Becker and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After their marriage, they farmed in the town of Little Black for 49 years. She also worked in the kitchen at Black River Industries, Medford for a period of time and also in the deli at County Market, Medford for a period of time until her retirement. She enjoyed polka music, farm animals and visiting with people.

SURVIVNG SPOUSE: George J. Becker of the town of Little Black

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Steve Becker of Marshfield, Greg (Angie) Becker of Medford, Dennis (Karen) Becker of Medford, Kathy Becker of Stetsonville, Daniel (Paula) Becker of Dorchester, Scott Becker of Blair, WI

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 8

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-Betty

DECEASED FATHER: Elmer Kowalke DECEASED MOTHER: Esther Neumann

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to the family for a future designation

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JEAN H. FOBES

NAME OF DECEASED: JEAN H. FOBES AGE: 91

ADDRESS: 1100 Lake View Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:05 AM Thursday, May 20 at North Central Health Care-Mount View, Wausau where she had resided for the past 10 years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: No Services

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 25, 1918 at Tomahawk, WI

EDUCATION: Tomahawk, WI and Ontonagon, MI public schools; Attended Milwaukee Beauty School;

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: November 25, 1942 at Whitewater, WI to George W. Fobes and he preceded her in death March 27, 1968

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She resided for most of her adult life in the Wausau area. She worked as a housewife and mother and did some commercial baking. She enjoyed baking, casinos, crocheting, knitting and reading.

MEMBER OF: Covenant Presbyterian Church, Weston

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jerry Fobes of Madison, Tom (Patricia) Fobes of Colorado Springs, CO, Pat (Bruce) Hempel of Medford, Marlie (Lorn) Gordon of Kronenwetter, Bonnie (Gilbert) Slivicke of Bevent

CHILDREN DECEASED: Mike Fobes in 1965

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 20 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 13

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 sisters & 1 brother

DECEASED FATHER: Harry Theiler DECEASED MOTHER: Alma Conant

OTHER INFORMATION:
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JOSEPH S. KONECNY

NAME OF DECEASED: JOSEPH S. KONECNY AGE: 82

ADDRESS: House of the Dove 613 Western Street Marshfield Former Town of Holton Resident, Dorchester

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:15 A.M. Wednesday, May 19 under the loving care of Ministry Home Care Hospice and the House of the Dove.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Upon Joseph’s request, he will be cremated and no funeral services will be held.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 10, 1928 in Marshfield, WI

EDUCATION: He attended Draper School and in 1946, graduated from Dorchester High School.

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 12, 1957 to Dorthy Tischendorf and she preceded him in death on April 13, 1989.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: A life long farmer, he purchased his farm next to the family farm in Dorchester. Upon the death of his parents, he added their family farm with the help of his brother during which it became a Century Farm. He served 2 years in the US Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Upon his retirement in 1989, he moved to Marshfield to be closer to family.
Joseph was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge of Owen until 2009 and a former member of the Central Wisconsin Concertina Club from 1993-2007. Joseph was a private man who always had time for a friendly chat. As a giver of his time and talents, he made many woodworking projects, played his concertina for various events and volunteered at St. Joseph’s Hospital for 13 years as an escort, accumulating over 9000 hours of service.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters: Linda (Duane) Brecke of Marshfield and Sue (Glen) Roth of Unity
2 Sons: Daniel Konecny of Athens and Richard Konecny of Pittsburg, PA

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 10

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 1 Brother: George Konecny on January 16, 2010

DECEASED FATHER: Joseph C. Konecny DECEASED MOTHER: Mayme M. Erickson

OTHER INFORMATION: If desired, the family is accepting memorials in Joseph’s name to the House of the Dove or the Dorchester Library.
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements.
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MYRTLE I. RAU

NAME OF DECEASED: MYRTLE I. RAU AGE: 87

ADDRESS: 204 N. 4th Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 2:45 PM Saturday, May 15 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford where she had resided for the past 1 week

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 1:30 PM Wednesday, May 19 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Krueger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 18 and also at church from 12:00 PM until time of funeral services at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, May 19

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 15, 1923 at the township of Greenwood, Taylor Co.

EDUCATION: Township of Greenwood elementary school

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: April 22, 1944 at Medford to John F. Rau, Jr. and he preceded her in death 9-8-95

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to her marriage she worked at a cheese factory in Green Bay. After marriage they farmed in the town of Goodrich for a period of years before moving to the city of Medford in 1969. While farming and after, she worked as a dietary aid at Memorial Health Center, Medford for 23 years until her retirement. She loved crocheting, gardening, flowers, spending time with family & friends.

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

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter-Lynn (Craig) Glamann of Medford
Sons-Leon (Karen) Rau of Medford, Ed Rau & special friend-Barb Jochimsen of Medford, Lawrence (Marilyn) Rau of Star Prairie, WI; Son-in-law: Donald (Donna) Wright of Medford;

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son-Dennis Rau in 2001; Daughter-Stella Wright in 2003; Granddaughter-Kendra Wright; Daughter-in-law: Lynette Rau in 1997

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 15 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 25

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sister-Esther Steinman of Rib Lake
Sisters-in-law: Laura Stibbe of Rib Lake, Ann Utter of Marshfield & Theresa Faber of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers-Gilbert & Alvin Stibbe; Sisters-Violet Johnas, Fern Nowak, Edna Steinman

DECEASED FATHER: Richard William Stibbe DECEASED MOTHER: Rosa Emma Louise Klemm

PALLBEARERS: Honorary-Granddaughters: Amber Korb, Heidi Cady, Brenda Halverson, Tracy Meyer, Heather Rau, Jennifer Mueller; Active-Grandsons: Jeremiah Glamann, Scott Wright, Jon, Todd, Paul, Mike, Bobby, Brad & Matt Rau

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

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ELIZABETH “ LIZZY” F. SACKMANN

NAME OF DECEASED: ELIZABETH “ LIZZY” F. SACKMANN

AGE: 76

ADDRESS: W4884 County Road A Stetsonville Town of Deer Creek Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 6:25 P.M. Friday, May 14 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 1 ½ days.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 19 At the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Stetsonville Public Cemetery

VISITATION AT: 4-7 P.M. Tuesday, May 18 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford where there will be a 6:45 P.M. Prayer Service and also from 9:00 A.M. until 10:15 A.M. Wednesday, May 19 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 6, 1934 in Stetsonville

EDUCATION: Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 9, 1953 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville to Clarence C. Sackmann and he preceded her in death on October 26, 1999.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Elizabeth was a homemaker her entire adult life. She enjoyed gardening, canning, listening to country western music and going for car rides.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 4 Sons: Ronald, Randy, Brian and Rick Sackmann all of the Town of Deer Creek
3 Daughters: Lennethe Adams of Medford, Theresa (Samuel) Zagorski of Withee and Kathryn (Jeff) Klinger of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 6 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 6

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Brothers: Conrad Baumer of Manawa, WI, Leon and Dennis Baumer both of Stetsonville
3 Sisters: Valerie Baumer of Stetsonville, Rosalie (Ray) Meyer of Medford and Sylvia (Melvin) Blasel of Dorchester

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Marlene Baumer and Carmella Wocelka

DECEASED FATHER: Leo Baumer DECEASED MOTHER: Margaret Ebert

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Dale and Patrick Adams, Jeffrey Klinger, Jr., Samantha Klinger, Alex and James Zagorski

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Elizabeth’s family to be designated at a later date
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MARIE A. STAHNKE

NAME OF DECEASED: MARIE A. STAHNKE AGE: 86

ADDRESS: W925 Buck Avenue Town of Goodrich Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:05 P.M. Wednesday, May 12 at her residence surrounded by her loving husband and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Per Marie’s request no services will be held.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: April 24, 1924 in Merrill, WI

EDUCATION: Attended Merrill area schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 30, 1943 in Merrill to Alvin W. Stahnke and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Marie was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening, fishing and playing cards, especially poker.

MEMBER OF: Past Member of St. Stevens Lutheran Church in Merrill

SURVIVNG SPOUSE: Al Stahnke of the Town of Goodrich

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 1 Son: Allen (Jonell) Stahnke of Racine, WI
1 Daughter: Sandra (James) Schroeder of Racine, WI

CHILDREN DECEASED: Son: Michael Stahnke

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 6 GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 3

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Kenneth Krause of Gleason, WI

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 5 Brothers and 3 Sisters

DECEASED FATHER: Richard Krause DECEASED MOTHER: Olga Doberstein

OTHER INFORMATION: Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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ORIE A. KROHN

NAME OF DECEASED: ORIE A. KROHN AGE: 93

ADDRESS: 402A E. Taylor Street, Medford

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 10:30 PM Sunday, May 9 at Golden Living Center, Abbotsford where he had resided for the past 2.5 years

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 5:00 PM Friday, May 14 at First Baptist Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Tim Becker and Grandson-Jeff Krohn will be co-officiating

PLACE OF BURIAL: Inurnment of his cremated remains will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II at a later date

VISITATION AT: First Baptist Church, Medford from 3:00 PM until time of services at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 14

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: January 20, 1917 at Almond, WI

EDUCATION: Almond, WI public schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: 1st-April 8, 1941 at Rockford, IL to Kathryn Larson & she preceded him in death 10-25-86; 2nd-October 11, 1988 at First Baptist Church, Medford to Edna Ehlert and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Prior to moving to Taylor County almost seventy years ago, Orie worked in Wausau, Chicago and Rockford. They resided and farmed in the town of Little Black for a period of years. He also worked in Hurd Millwork in Medford for 20 years. But he’s probably best remembered for the volunteer work he did in the community; he was a volunteer driver for Taylor County’s Division of Human Services for several years after retiring from farming, taking residents to doctors’ appointments or other places for services. An active founding member of First Baptist Church, he was very involved in the congregation serving on various boards and committees. A loving husband, devoted father, proud grandpa and trusted, caring friend, Orie Krohn now rests in heavenly peace.

MEMBER OF: First Baptist Church, Medford

SURVIVNG SPOUSE: Edna Ehlert Krohn of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Bryce (Patricia) Krohn of New Brighton, MN; Bonnie (Gerald) Balciar of Parker, CO; Lynette (David) Lekie of Las Vegas, NV; Lois (Mark) Ruesch of Medford; Hilda (Jeffrey) Heglund of Menomonee Falls, WI; Nyla (John) Gebert of Wausau; Lonna (Frank Szupica) Jonas of Racine; Robert (Carol) Krohn of Orlando, FL; William (Joan) Krohn of Waukesha, WI;
Step-Children: Gene (Jane) Ehlert of Medford; Gloria (Roger) Adams of Eau Claire; Edith Ehlert of Gays Mills, WI; Diane (Sam) Ehlert of Medford;

CHILDREN DECEASED: 1 great-grandson: Jacob Jansen

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 23 & 5 step-grandchildren GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 34 & 10 step-great grandchildren

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 brothers-in-law: Nels (Shirley) Larson of Stetsonville & William (Viola) Larson of Rockford, IL

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 sisters-Mabel Doolittle & Nyla Olkiewicz; 1 brother-Arlie Krohn

DECEASED FATHER: Fred Krohn DECEASED MOTHER: Bertha Mehne

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons-Brett, Scott, Dr. Erik, & Justin Krohn, Gerald Balciar Jr., John Balciar, Patrick Lekie, Kent & Todd Ruesch, John R. Gebert

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the family for a future designation
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