All Obituaries

John P. Patritto, 89, of Medford, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. He was born on August 29, 1932 in Ironwood, Michigan to the late Felix and Erma (Cornolo) Patritto of Hurley, WI. He was a 1950 graduate of the Lincoln High School in Hurley. John was very proud of his Italian heritage. A Funeral Mass for John will take place at 10:30 on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial at Holy...

Ruth A. Smith, 94, of Medford, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Our House in Medford. A funeral service for Ruth will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 5, 2021 at United Methodist Church, with Pastor David Clements officiating. Burial will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery I. Visitation will take place at United Methodist Church on Friday November 5, 2021 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Ruth was born on July 13, 1927 to Charles and Inez (Cook)...

Brian Bruce Jentzsch, 58, of Medford, died Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Medford. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, October 29 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home, Medford with the Rev. Mary Jo Laabs officiating.  Interment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Brian was born August 3, 1963 to Audrey (Heier) and Bruce Jentzsch.  He grew up in Medford and...

Linda Darlene Scheithauer, 74, of Rib Lake, died Sunday, October 24, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family at Aspirus hospital in Medford. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, N5868 County Rd. C, town of Greenwood, Rib Lake, WI.  Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter’s Lutheran...

Jerry McNamar, 85, of the township of Chelsea, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at his residence. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Jerry was born on January 24, 1936 to Phillip and Tilly (Briant) McNamar in Whittlesey. He was a graduate of Medford High School. He moved to Westboro in 1956. He married Sharon Hollister on November 17, 1956, in Rib Lake; she preceded him in death on November 29, 2015. Jerry worked at Hurd’s before buying and...

Larry H. Hass, 76, of Ogema, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Marshfield Medical Center. A memorial service for Larry will take place at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Spirit Baptist Church, with Pastor Duane Harper, officiating. Visitation will take place at Spirit Baptist Church on Saturday, October 30 from 12:00 PM until the time of service at 1:00 PM. Larry was born on November 19, 1944 to Henry and Alice (Routheau) Hass in Tomahawk. He was a graduate of...

  Carol Jean Gosse, 84, of Medford, died Friday, October 22, 2021 at Comforts of Home in Marshfield surrounded by her family and while under the care of Heartland Hospice.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford.  Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford.  Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, October 26 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home, and again Wednesday from 10 a.m....

  Larry “Butch” Gene Holtz, 77, of Medford, died Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire.  A celebration of life will be held from 12 - 5p.m., Saturday, November 6 at the Holway Town Hall located at W8581 County Rd. A, Curtiss, Wisconsin 54422.  Butch was born November 14, 1943 in Medford to Eleanor (Schlias) and Norman Holtz.   He graduated from Medford High School in 1961.  On October 6, 1962, he married the love of his...

Allen D. Huber, 79, of Medford, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center. Funeral services for Allen will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Woodland Community Church in Westboro, with Pastor Bryan Regier officiating. Visitation will take place at Woodland Community Church on October 28, 2021 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, with military honors performed by the...

Cecelia L. “Ce” Christensen, 82, of Medford, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 with her son by her side, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Medford while under the care of Hope Hospice. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford with the Rev. Amy Heinz officiating.  Burial will follow at Medford Evergreen II Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11...