ELMER G. BLASEL

NAME OF DECEASED: ELMER G. BLASEL AGE: 88

ADDRESS: Aspirus Care and Rehab Center, Medford, WI; A former Town of Little Black resident.

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:10 AM, Wednesday October 7, 2015 at Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford where he resided at for the past three years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stetsonville, WI.

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

INTERMENT: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville, WI

VISITATION: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Friday October 9, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford, and also from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stetsonville, WI.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 11, 1927 in the Town of Deer Creek, WI.

EDUCATION: He attended Stetsonville Elementary School, and graduated from Medford High School in 1945.

MARRIAGE: Married to Ilaine P. Brink on June 9, 1951 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stetsonville.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked at Peterson Construction. Then he farmed in the Town of Little Black for many years, until retiring in 2008. While farming he worked at Eggert Lime Company for a period of time. He enjoyed farm auctions, playing cards, traveling, and farming.

MEMBER OF: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he served on the Church Council for a period of time.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Ilaine P. Blasel of Medford.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Susan (James) Stahl of Winneconne, David (Betty) Blasel of Stetsonville, Jeanne (David) Tlusty of Deerbrook, Peggy Blasel of Stetsonville, and Dennis (Amy) Blasel of Medford.

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 16 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 10

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sisters - Edna Porter of Plover, Florence Jarvis of Menomonee Falls, Arlene (Harvey) Dassow of Wauwatosa; Half-Sisters: Alice (Don) Nelson of Stevens Point, Doris (Bruce) Dietze of Medford; Half-Brother: Allen (Sue) Blasel of Plymouth.

SIBLINGS DECEASED: Infant Brother, Chester Blasel.& Sister, Norma Lake

SURVIVING PARENTS: Step-Mother: Leona Blasel of Stetsonville.

DECEASED FATHER: Edwin R. Blasel DECEASED MOTHER: Hattie Korth

PALLBEARERS: Grandsons: Matthew Stahl, Jayson Blasel, Peter Blasel, Michael Tlusty, Jeremy Blasel, Nicholas Blasel

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family for a future designation
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JERRE L. FORBES

NAME OF DECEASED:    JERRE L. FORBES    AGE:  77

 

ADDRESS:  1129 Landall Avenue, Rib Lake, WI  54470

 

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  5:25 AM, Monday, October 5 at Golden Living-Rib Lake where he had been residing for the past 2 months

 

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Thursday, October 8 at Woodland Community Church, Westboro where there will also be military rites performed by the Westboro VFW military honors team

 

OFFICIATING:  Pastor Len Robinson

 

INTERMENT:  Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Rib Lake  

 

VISITATION:  Woodland Community Church, Westboro from 9 AM until the time of services at 10 AM on Thursday, October 8

 

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 22, 1938 at San Antonio, Texas

 

EDUCATION: graduate of Artesia High School, Artesia, New Mexico; Bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas; Master’s degree from Texas A & M University in College Station, Texas

 

MARRIAGE: November 17, 1968 in North Bend, Washington to Jane Steinke and she survives

 

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War having served from 1961-1968.  After his education, he worked as an inspector of nuclear plants for American Nuclear Insurers while residing in Windsor Locks, CT until retirement in 2006.  In 2008, they moved to Rib Lake, WI to be near family.  He did foster care of children for 25 years.  He served as chairman of the board of the National Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a period of time.  He enjoyed his family, tools, reading, his personal library & bible study groups.

 

MEMBER OF:  Woodland Community Church, Westboro; Gideon’s International & did prison ministry through the Gideon’s organization; Past member of Windsor Locks Congregation, Windsor Locks, CT;

 

SURVIVING SPOUSE:  Jane Forbes of Rib Lake, WI

 

SURVIVING CHILDREN:  Rebeccah (Dave) Hopkins of Rib Lake, Chris (Jen) Forbes of North Haven, CT, Devon (Kara) Forbes of Windsor Locks, CT

 

CHILDREN DECEASED:  Son – Josean R. Forbes in 2013

 

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN:  14       

 

DECEASED FATHER:  Lynn F. Forbes     DECEASED MOTHER:  Nellye R. Yeates

 

URNBEARER:  John Henry Hopkins

 

OTHER INFORMATION:  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to Woodland Community Church in Westboro

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WILMA M. ZASTROW

NAME OF DECEASED:
WILMA M. ZASTROW
AGE: 87

ADDRESS: 600 E. Elm Street Abbotsford; Former City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 9:54 A.M. Sunday, October 4 at the Golden Living Center, Abbotsford where she had resided for the past 3 years.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 10 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Deacon Joseph Stefancin

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery in the Township of Little Black

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. until 10:50 A.M. Saturday, October 10 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: June 22, 1928 in the Township of Medford

EDUCATION: Attended grade school at Holy Rosary, Medford graduate of Wilmette High School in Illinois and received advanced education in Bookkeeping

MARRIAGE: January 24, 1957 at Decorah, Iowa to Gerald W. Zastrow and he preceded her in death on May 22, 2007

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Wilma worked at Mondeaux Millwork for a period of time. She worked at tombstone Pizza and then started in April 1977 at Time Federal as a teller until her retirement on April 30, 1991. She enjoyed gardening, canning, making maple syrup, camping, fishing and especially her family.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Daughters: Kelly (Randy) Temanson of Stratford and Jeanne (David) Baxter of Germantown
2 Sons: John (Jane) Zastrow of Spencer and Gary Zastrow of Madison

11 GRANDCHILDREN

SURVIVING SISTERS: Lucille Drost of Minnesota, Mary (Bill) Luterbach of Merrill and Rita (Sam) Way of Medford

SISTER DECEASED: Jeanne Surman

DECEASED FATHER: Paul Schupp

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary B. Schupp (Maiden Name: Kellnhofer)

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Wilma’s family to be designated at a later date
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R. WERNER MARTIN

Town of Rib Lake resident, R. Werner Martin, 88, passed away on October 1st in Medford, WI.
Werner was born in a small southeastern Wisconsin farming town called Saint Anthony. He grew up during the depression and later when of age, joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1944. His original enlistment was for future Air Combat Crew training “Radio Communications” aboard B17 and B29 bomber aircraft at Truax Field, Madison. At that specific time, the war effort was winding down and military brass were shuffling personnel where they were needed most so Werner was transferred first to being a Supply Sergeant in North Carolina and then towards the end of his service to the Military Police (MP) until his discharge.
When Werner arrived back home he became an accountant for a local automobile/farm dealership and later at a well-known lumber yard. After the war, home building was booming and he thought it was an appropriate income source but continued his schooling for future advancement. Werner graduated from the Milwaukee Business Institute and also met and married his wife Ruth Schaefer who resided in Slinger, WI.
The U.S. economy really started to expand at that time so Werner decided to start an innovative plastics molding company in West Bend, WI, manufacturing point-of-sale displays. Some of his clients over the years included: Rayovac Batteries, Mercury Marine and Weathershield. Later he received a government military contract to co-manufacture the famed M14 rifle stock out of composite materials.
Once semi-retired, Werner built and co-managed with his wife of sixty seven years, Ruth, a nostalgic Early American Gift Shop that they renovated from a 100 year old farm. Upon full retirement Werner and Ruth moved to Spirit Lake in 1998.
He is survived by his wife Ruth, sons Jeff (Gina), Tom (Chong), Steve, daughter Bonnie, 3 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, and a sister, LaVerne. A private service was held in Rib Lake at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, with full military honors performed by the American Legion Post 274 at Saint Ann’s Cemetery. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford assisted the family with arrangements.

MCROBERTS, KENNETH "KEN" E.

Kenneth “Ken” E. McRoberts, age 92, City of Medford resident passed away on September 24, 2015 at the Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford and under the care of Hope Hospice.
Kenneth was born on August 29, 1923 in Chemung, Illinois to the late George and Florence (Maiden Name: Jeffrey) McRoberts. The family then moved to Janesville in 1929. Ken attended Dillenbeck School in Janesville and graduated from Janesville High School in 1941. He was employed by Gilman Engineering until entering the U.S. Navy on October 12, 1943. He served aboard the destroyer, USS Phelps in 4 battle zones, the Pacific, Atlantic and the Mediterranean for 15 months and aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Randolph for 15 months in Atlantic and Mediterranean. After his discharge from the U.S. Navy, Ken returned to Janesville and was employed by Gilman Engineering and Parker Pen. He was united in marriage on August 14, 1948 to Valerie C. Nelson at the Methodist Church in Johnson Creek. He then enrolled at Milton College and received his Bachelor’s Degree cum Laude in 1953 and then received his Master’s Degree from U-W Madison in 1959. Ken contracted with Janesville Public Schools to teach handicapped children at a high school level where he developed a work study program. After 10 years, he became a demonstration teacher at UW-Eau Claire. In addition he served as a psychologist for the Eau Claire County Youth Study. He was also Director of Christian Education at Lake Street United Methodist Church in Eau Claire. After 2 years he contracted with CESA 6 (Cooperative Education Service Agency) that was comprised of 19 school districts) as school psychologist and Special Education Director. He left that position to accept Director of Dane County program for handicapped children. He moved from that program after 7 years to take the Director of Special Education with the Medford Public Schools. Ken retired from that position after 8 years in 1986. He enjoyed woodworking, motorhome traveling, camping and was an avid reader. He was a former member of the Medford Public Library Board, school board election canvas, Chequamegon Bird Club, Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, American Association of Mental Disabilities, The Boy Scouts of America in Janesville and Eau Claire and Northernlights WITS (Motorhome Club).
Survivors Include: Wife: Valerie McRoberts of 67 years, of Medford; 6 Children: Jeffrey ( Brenda Germain) of New Richmond, Julie of Madison, Kenton Scott of Madison, Quentin (Lori) of Lodi, Ellyn Bartelt of Chippewa Falls and Sarah Buehler of Elk Mound and Winter. He is also survived by 12 Grandchildren and 15 Great-Grandchildren, Sister: Florence Schmidt of Rhinelander. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Son: Martin Ross Mc Roberts in 1994, 3 Brothers: George, Wallace and Harold Mc Roberts and 2 Sisters: Elizabeth Keith and Lorraine McRoberts.
A Celebration of Kenneth’s Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 1 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford with full military honors performed by the Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post #519, Stetsonville. Pastor David Clements will be officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until 10:50 A.M. Thursday, October 1 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford. Cremainal Inurnment will take place in Medford Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Kenneth’s family that will be made to the Medford Public Library. For online condolences please visit hemerfuneralservice.com

JUNE E. SPIELES

NAME OF DECEASED:
JUNE E. SPIELES
AGE: 97

ADDRESS: W10728 Spieles Lanes, Westboro, Township of Westboro Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 23 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 3 years and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 28 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

OFFICIATING: Father Otto Bucher

INTERMENT: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at a later date in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Westboro

VISITATION: 9:30 A.M. until 10:50 A.M. Monday, September 28 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: July 20, 1918 on the family homestead in Westboro

EDUCATION: Attended grade school in Westboro and Rib Lake High School

MARRIAGE: August 22, 1938 in Pine City, Minnesota to Roy J. Spieles and he preceded her in death on March 19, 1991

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: They homesteaded on the John Spieles old farm and celebrated their 50th Anniversary there. June spent 34 years selling Christmas trees in Fort Atkinson. She was a songwriter and story teller. June was an avid garage seller and loved nature and the outdoors.

MEMBER OF: North American Hunting Club, National Trappers Association, Taylor County Historical Society and St. Theresa N.C.C.W. Society and Choir. She also traveled to Alaska four times and was a member of the Alaska Geographic Society. June also served as Secretary for the Westboro Centennial in 1974-1975.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Son: Leroy ‘Spike” (Mary) Spieles of Westboro

6 GRANDCHILDREN

15 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

SEVERAL GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

DECEASED DAUGHTER: Kathy Geckler

SURVIVING SISTER: Mary (Lawrence) Salzman of Medford
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: 2 Sisters: Edith Archibald and Elynora Ripley
3 Brothers: Bill, Vernon, Edward and Orrie Bundick

DECEASED FATHER: Ray L. Bundick

DECEASED MOTHER: Apprilla E. Bundick (Maiden Name: Pendelton)

PALLBEARERS: Dave Nordgren, Jim Krizan, Ed Hink, David Salzman, Eldred and James Tlusty

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in June’s name to Good Shepherd Catholic Church 513 State Highway 102 Rib Lake, WI 54470 Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
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MARY DONNA LEE TAYLOR

NAME OF DECEASED: MARY DONNA LEE TAYLOR

AGE: 81

ADDRESS: W 5986 Old 8 Road, Prentice, WI 54556

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:20 PM, Wednesday September 23, 2015 at surrounded by her family at Aspirus Nursing and Rehab, where she had been a resident for the past 26 days.

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM, Monday September 28, 2015 at Word of Life Family Church in Phillips, WI.

OFFICIATING: Pastor Terry Sellers

INTERMENT: Kennan Cemetery in Kennan, WI

VISITATION: 9:00 until the time of services at 11:00 AM Monday September 28, 2015, at Word of Life Family Church in Phillips, WI.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: May 22, 1934 in Nebraska.

EDUCATION: She attended Hawkins Elementary, was a 1953 graduate of Hawkins High School.

MARRIAGE: She married William Wayne Taylor, in November of 1953. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1992.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Donna was a home maker. After high school, she married the love of her life, William W. Taylor. They moved to Minnesota for a period of time before settling in Prentice. She enjoyed being outdoors, listening to music, especially Polka, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family and caring for her children and grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: World of Life Family Church of Phillips, and past member of Kennan Methodist Church.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Raymond (Rose) Taylor of Rib Lake, Kathleen (Tom) Dupin of Longmont, CO, Robert Taylor of Prentice, Roy Taylor of Wausau, Sandra Teeters of Prentice, and Phillip Taylor of Stetsonville.

# OF LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 12 GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 17 GR. GR. GRANDCHILDREN: 4

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED: Raymond and Lyle Cronk.

DECEASED FATHER: Raymond H. Cronk

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary May Schmidt

PALLBEARERS: Danny Thums, Roy, Samuel, Raymond, Timothy & Robert Taylor
Honorary: William Teeters

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Donna’s 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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