Medford Obituaries - Latest Obituaries in Medford, WI - Echovita He also enjoyed shooting pool, horseshoes and archery and participating in league for all of these. He had a passion for hunting and fishing. She loved butterflies and birds, especially sand hill cranes. His other passion in life was raising deer, which turned into a deer farm known as Majestic Whitetails for 35 plus years. Jeffrey, a fourth generation funeral director, joined Hemer Funeral Service in July of 1980 after completing his education. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Kansas City Chiefs and would razz every Packer fan, especially his wife when the Packers lost. Patrick McConnell officiating. Amys priority was her family. Rodger was born on November 20, 1947, in Gilman, WI to Albert and Wilma (Jaeger) Mravik. Doug also painted signs for the Atwood Ball Park, family signs for area farmers and lettered local race cars and milk trucks. Wheels was a kid at heart, and he adored his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Hemer, who will be 65 in September, described Pickerign as being a perfect fit when it comes to taking over the reins in a business that has been in his family for 130 years. Mike saw past the recent neglect to the neighborhoods rich potential. Though he loved to travel, he was really a homebody who took enormous pride in renovating and restoring his 1913 home in the Mt Baker neighborhood in Seattle. When she heard that a family-owned funeral home was looking for a buyer she was very interested and reached out to him last November and set up coming over and talking with him. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him. He enjoyed traveling and made several trips to Europe for sightseeing and to meet distant family members in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Visit this link to create a free obituary then read the advantages of creating an obituary on Echovita and either click Start now or Create an obituary for your loved to begin. Hemer described the past 41 years of serving area families as being a privilege. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., Thursday at the church. Just months into their marriage, Tammy was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Multiple Sclerosis, along Tammy S. Frey, 62, of Medford, died Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Aspirus Care and Rehab while under the care of Hope Hospice. He enjoyed traveling and made several trips to Europe for sightseeing and to meet distant family members in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. Mary Ann enjoyed gardening, loved flowers, babies, a cold beer, her cows, and spending time with her family. He was so impressed he told everyone that someday he would live in a city, and that city would be Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Barbara; and brothers, John, Karl Bill, Michael and Floyd. He worked in South Milwaukee as a welder for Bucyrus-Erie and Falk Foundry for several years before moving back to Gilman. Rosemary Pederson (ageless) passed away peacefully at her home in Medford. (Maureen) Frey; and brothers, Lee (Karen) Paul and Roger Paul. Janet is survived by her two sons, Nels (Kathy) Lea of Cadott, and Peter (Julie) Lea of Chippewa Falls; two daughters, Laurie (Brian) Schweisthal of Cadott, and Kelly (Sheldon) Phillips of Medford; grandchildren, Lucy (Nate) Smith, Eli (Kenna) Lea, Zach Lea, Jenny (Brandon) Nelson, Hannah (Matt) Riley, Brock (Alisha) Schweisthal, Jesse (Sarah) Schweisthal, Kayla Schweisthal, Sam Phillips, and Katie Phillips; great-grandchildren Aisnley Smith, Jack Riepe, Eric Riepe, Joe Riepe, Jaisley Nelson, Malachi Riley, Noah Riley, Ruby Riley, Elli Schweisthal, Zoe Schweisthal, Etta Schweisthal, and Rosemary Schweisthal. Rosie grew up on a farm with five brothers and Monique K. Roach, 49, of Medford, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, with her fianc, Jake Widmer, by her side, under the care of Hope Hospice. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service Mary Ann Dassow, 93, of Medford, died Monday, April 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by family and while under the care of Hope Hospice. Visitation will take place at Woodland Community Church on Monday, April 17, 2023 from 2:00 PM until the time of service at 3:00 PM. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services | Medford WI "Dick" Kestler, 72, of Medford, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at UW-Madison Hospital. Jim is further survived by other family and friends and was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Bellendorf. She then worked in a fabric store, her Monique K. Roach, 49, of Medford, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, with her fianc, Jake Widmer, by her side, under the care of Hope Hospice. The visitation on Friday will have a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday and again on Saturday, April 15, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. He was a man to be counted-upon, earning countless friends along the way. On the Dance Floor she could keep up with anybody 25 years younger than her. She said helping families through what can be a difficult time in their lives is very rewarding. Enter your email below to receive a grief support message from us each day for a year. Sally Loucks Ketelhut, 71, of Medford, died Sunday, April 23, 2023 at VitaCare Assisted Living in Medford while under the care of Hope Hospice. He is survived by Mulu, her daughter Yemariam, sister Maeza, and brothers, sisters, parents, and extended family in Ethiopia. She continued her education at UWEau Claire, earning a B.S. process certification early-on. We very much appreciate your feedback. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Doris, their five children Sandi (Jim Wells) Kuenne, Barbara (Terry) Kallenbach, Brian (Tamara) Bartelt, Sharon (Dave) Prasnicki, and JoAnne (Scott) Scheithauer; brother Bernie Bartelt; sisters-in-law Lori (Roger) McClain, and Elaine Bartelt; grandchildren Jennifer (Travis) Staab, David (Trisha Arnold) Kuenne, Kevin (Michelle) Bartelt, Rachel Bartelt, Warren (Dani Kroeplin) Bartelt, Navar and AJ Rodriguez, Jacob (Paige) Faber, Eric, Alex, and Kyra Scheithauer. She enjoyed visits from family and watching movies. Dave loved hunting and fishing and reading the history of the places he visited. degree in Marketing. A Angeline R. (Judnic) Strebig, 100, of Medford, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Aspirus Care and Rehab. WKEB Broadcasting, Built on Envisionwise Technology. Hemer Funeral Service is the 3rd oldest continuously functioning business in Medford. Five children followed: Sandra, Barbara, Brian (Clyde), Sharon, and JoAnne. Paul preceded her in death in 1983. She was born October 5, 1933, in Kennewick, WA, to Laura (Boie) and John Brinson. Rodger was preceded in death by his father, Albert Mravik; and brother-in-law, Michael Herrick; grandparents, Carl and Mary Jaeger and John and Louise Mravik. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents; sisters, Imogene, and Marcia; and nephew, Stan. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1941. He especially enjoyed rock music and often said he was glad he came of age during the 60s and 70s, which he considered the greatest music era ever. She enjoyed belly dancing for relaxation. Mike was well-known for his quick wit and great laugh, and colleagues say he made work fun. He will be deeply missed, but always remembered with a grin and a story. She enjoyed belly dancing for relaxation. Ann Marie McNamar, 58, of Medford, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, March 11, 2022. Dave is survived by his siblings, Florence Vanmersbergen of Minn., Mary (LeRoy Spike) Spieles of Westboro, Edward (Nancy) Hink of Eleva, Patti Smith of Jump River and Jim Hink of Sheldon. She loved to celebrate the holidays, especially Christmas and Halloween. Funeral services were held at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home, Medford on Thursday, April 21. She sold her half of the business in March 2021 to purchase Hemer Funeral Service from Jeff Hemer. Shortly after graduation from high school she married Carl Ziehlke and together they had two children and later divorced. in memory of Betty E. Bork, please visit our floral store. She was born December 18, 1951 in Hinsdale, IL to Scott and Rachel (Musselman) Loucks.