Jorgen Ganz
(1928-2005)
Jorgen 'Shorty' Ganz, 76, Abbotsford, died Monday Sept.19, 2005 at InnCare in Abbotsford. Funeral services will be Friday Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Maurina Funeral Home in Abbotsford, with Rev. Kenneth A. Dix officiating. Visitation begins at 3:30. Maurina/Community Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Shirley Gebert
(1937-2005)
Shirley A. Gebert, 68, Medford, died Monday, Sept. 19 at her daughter's home under the loving care of her family and Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. Funeral services are Friday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford, with Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin officiating. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Medford. Pallbearers are Doug Hadfield, Larry Woyak, Mark Wieland, Rick Spanbauer, Kurt Zenner and Jeff Ludwig. Visitation is Thursday at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be a 6:30 p.m. prayer service.

Minnie Klug
(1916-2005)
Minnie A. Klug, 88, (Laack) was born in Rib Lake on November 6, 1916. On September 14, 2005, she was granted her last wish. With her family beside her, she was reunited with her beloved husband of 63 years, Harry F. Klug, who preceded her in death on January 9, 2001. Minnie is now at peace with the Lord and with Mother Mary. Above all, Minnie devoted herself to her husband and her family. She was loved by and will be sadly missed by her children, Janet Zierath (Ron Rauen), Jayne Cappelletti (Victor), John (Cheryl); by her grandchildren, Juleen Zierath, Daniel Zierath (Kore Pickard), David Zierath, Vincent Cappelletti (Vicki), Dominic Cappelletti, Jennifer Barth (Robert), Justin Klug (Lisa); and by her great-grandchildren, Michael Cappelletti, Elijah Barth and Angelina Barth. Minnie is further survived by her 'sisters' Belma Niemi, Ella Blaha, Ethel Ziemke and other dear relatives. Minnie worked hard her entire life from the time of her childhood, growing up on the Rib Lake farm of her cherished grandparents, Albert and Wilhelmina Ziemke, until she retired from service at Mt. Mary College. Minnie enjoyed painting, knitting, and fishing. She will be remembered as a woman possessing tremendous love, wisdom, strength and determination, who was always there for her family. The family wishes to thank and acknowledge Minnie's second family, all the members of the staff of Luther Manor Health Care Center who touched her life everyday. On behalf of Minnie, Luther Manor's 'flower lady,' we express our sincerest appreciation for the care, respect, friendship, support and love you gave to her and to us. Private services were held Monday, Sept. 19 with entombment at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Luther Manor Health Care Center or Christ King Catholic Church, both of Wauwatosa. Krause Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements.

Florian Pawlowski
(1916-2005)
Florian A. Pawlowski, 88, Athens, died Wednesday, Sept. 14 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The funeral mass was celebrated Saturday, Sept. 17 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Athens, with Rev. Charles Hiebl presiding. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home of Athens assisted the family with arrangements.

Leonard Peche
(1917-2005)
Leonard M. Peche, 87, Medford, died Monday, Sept. 19 at the American Lutheran Home in Mondovi where he had resided for the past week. Funeral services are Thursday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford, with Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joe Stefancin officiating. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Medford. Pallbearers are grandchildren Joshua and Jessica Schmidt, Lauren, Dustin and Ben Peche, and friend John Klimeck Sr. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford.

Mary Roman
Former Sheldon resident Mary F. Roman, 93, Largo, Maryland, died Tuesday, Aug. 23 [2005] at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 29 at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Burial was in Washington National Cemetery.

Matilda Erickson
(1920-2005)
Former Medford resident Matilda 'Tillie' E. Erickson, 85, Santa Rosa, Calif., died Wednesday, Sept. 7 at her home. Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford, with Rev. Paul Steinberg officiating. Burial was in Perkinstown Community Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dale and Jim Ploeckelman, Richard, Aaron, Justin and Adrian Lannigan. Dory Lannigan was an honorary pallbearer.

Adeline Lato
(1929-2005)
Adeline Lato, age 75, longtime resident of the Gilman area passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the Zastrow Care Center in Gilman. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, Sept. 26, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman, with Father John Long officiating. Plombon Funeral Service is assisting the family. The former Adeline Przybylski was born September 24, 1929 in Gilman, the daughter of the late Julian and Mary (Andruszkiewicz) Przybylski. She grew up in the Gilman area and attended area schools.

Charles Mis
(1915-2005)
Charles Aloise Mis, 90, Lublin, died Monday, Sept. 12 at Oakbrook Health and Rehab in Thorp. Funeral services were Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Thorp Funeral Home Chapel with Father Keith Apfelbeck officiating. Burial was in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Lublin.

Ruth Peissig
(1915-2005)
Ruth Evelyn Peissig, 90, Rib Lake, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6 at the Rib Lake Health Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Sept. 12 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake with Father Ron Kowalski and Deacon Paul Ochodnicky officiating. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake. Pallbearers were Todd Peissig and Jeff, Mike, Steve, David and Jody Jasurda. Dallmann-Kniewel Funeral Home of Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.

Mary Lou Pernsteiner
(1919-2005)
Mary Lou Pernsteiner, 86, Medford, died Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Rib Lake Health Care Center where she had resided for nine days. Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 14 at The United Church Of Christ in Medford, with Pastor Jim Briney officiating. Burial was in Medford Evergreen Cemetery II. Pallbearers were Craig Czeshinski, Marshall and Jim Kleist, Lloyd Lindahl, Herman and Tim Pernsteiner. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford assisted the family with arrangements.

Bernice Scheffler
(1926-2005)
Bernice Lillian Scheffler 79, Athens, died Thursday Sept. 8, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Funeral services were Sunday Sept. 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, with Rev. Donn Radde officiating. Burial was in the Athens Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers were Shawn and Virgil Weiler, Bob Scheffler, Brad and Adnay Luetschwager, and Mike Verpoorten. Maurina/Community Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Dolores Schumacher
(1937-2005)
Dolores A. Schumacher, 68, Stetsonville, died Thursday, Sept. 8 at her home. Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville, with Father Ken Stachyra officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were brothers Ray, Jim, Peter and William Becker. Hemer Funeral Service assisted the family with arrangements.

Barbara Chaplinski
(1945-2005)
Barbara Ann Chaplinski, 59, Palos Hills, Ill. died Wednesday, July 20 at her home. A memorial service was held July 23 in Hickory Hills, Ill. A mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, Aug. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman, with Rev. John Long officiating. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Cemetery in Gilman. Gilman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robert Ecklund
Robert Michael Ecklund, 63, died Tuesday, July 26 [2005]. A memorial service was held Monday, Aug. 1. Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen, Texas assisted the family with arrangments.

Glen Adams Sr.
(1933-2005)
Glen Adams Sr., 71, Grand Rapids, Minn., died Monday, April 11 at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 13 at Rowe Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, with Rev. George Gilbertson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Medford.

Lori Bokath
(1966-2005)
Lori J. Bokath, 38, Owen, formerly of the Town of Medford, died Saturday, April 9 at the Clark County Health Care Center in Owen. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Whittlesey, with Rev. Randal Jeppesen officiating. Burial was in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Michael Raasch, Dale Jr. and Bonnie Prochnow, Brian Schmeiser, Steve and Gary Piller, and Krista Gengler. Honorary pallbearers are Todd Potocnik and Rodney Neubauer. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford assisted the family with arrangements.

Grace Boyles
(1916-2005)
Grace E. Boyles, 89, Medford, and formerly of the Town of Holway, died Friday, April 8 at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center in Medford. Memorial services are Sunday, April 17 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford, with her son-in-law, Mr. Omar Hubbard Jr. presiding. Cremainal interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in the Town of Holway. Visitation is Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m.

Adeline Brost
(1925-2005)
Adeline Ann Brost of Medford died Thursday, April 7 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 15 at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford, with Father Gerard Willger officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be on Friday at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Virginia Hohl
Medford native Virginia Hohl, 71, Milwaukee, died Tuesday, April 12 [2005]. Funeral services are Saturday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Florian's Church in West Milwaukee. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation begins at 9:30. Altstadt-Tyborski-Ermenc-McLeod Funeral Services of Greenfield are assisting the family with arrangements.

Margaret Miller
(1922-2005)
Margaret Emma Miller, 83, Medford, died Sunday, April 10 at Memorial Health Center in Medford. Dallmann-Kniewel Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.

Robert Neumueller
(1926-2005)
Robert 'Bob' L. Neumueller, 78, Town of Medford, died Monday, April 11 at Memorial Health Center in Medford. Funeral services are Friday, April 15 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Medford, with Rev. Peter Warmanen officiating. Burial will be in Medford Evergreen I Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bob and Steve Virnig, Mike Nelson, Joel Abegglen, Read Eldred, and Greg Erickson. Visitation is Thursday at Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford, and on Friday at the church beginning at 9 a.m.