All Obituaries

On Tuesday, January 11th 2022, God called two beautiful souls to heaven 40 minutes apart at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.  Dave and Gwen were rarely apart in life here on earth, and they transitioned together to their eternal life in Heaven. A Celebration of Life for Dave & Gwen Schield will take place at Stetsonville Centennial Community Center, 412 E. Centennial Ave. Stetsonville, WI, on June 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. A short Memorial Service...

Kenneth “Ken” M. Baumgartner, 70, of the township of Holway, passed away at home on Thursday, May 19, 2022 under the care of Hope Hospice and his wife. A funeral service for Ken will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford, with Pastor Josh Kohl officiating. Visitation will take place at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home on Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. A lunch will be provided after the...

Ottilia R. Kohn, 88 of Cadott, WI. passed away Friday, May 6th, 2022 at her home. Ottilia was born on December 16th, 1933 to Harry and Dorothy (Westrich) Ogle. She enjoyed her family and fishing. Ottilia is survived by her husband Lewis E. Kohn; Son Harry Kohn; Daughter Dorothy Kohn; Grandchildren Amie (Ben) Neumaier, Taylor Kohn, Miranda Maestas and Lewis Maestas; Great Grandchildren Jackson Neumaier and Jameson Neumaier; Sisters Marlene Skabroud, Elva (Robert) Drier and Susan (Jerry)...

Joann (Penk) Fleischman, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the Home Place of Dorchester. Joann was born on August 17, 1937 to Mary and John Penk of Bellinger, WI. She attended Gilman schools and worked as a telephone operator, medical clerk, and cosmetologist. She spent most of her career owning and operating her own beauty salon, The Hair Bender, out of her home, and then in downtown Thorp, WI. Joann had three children: Brian Kudasik, who died in 1987, Kim (Kudasik)...

Ann Marie (Halopka) Gebauer, a city of Medford resident, passed peacefully into eternal life at the Rib Lake Health Services on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the age of 93, under the care of Hope Hospice. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford, with Pastor Daniel Iwinski officiating. Burial will take...

Agnes “Aggie” Clara Pernsteiner, 91, of Medford, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Our House Assisted Living in Medford. A funeral mass will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Fr. Patrick McConnell officiating.  Interment will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 12 p.m., Saturday at the church. Aggie was born August 3, 1930 in the town of Deer Creek to...

Jayne Marie Engel, 60, of Schofield, passed away April 19, 2022 at her home due to natural causes. She was born March 30, 1962, in Medford to Wayne Engel and Carol (Brandner). She was a 1980 graduate of Medford Area Senior High and later earned a Dental Hygiene Associate Degree from North Central Technical College in Wausau. Jayne played the cornet in the high school symphonic band, was a Raiderette Cheerleader during marching season, and also was a synchronized swimmer. In 1983, Jayne...

Edward “Lee” Schield peacefully went home to the Lord on Friday April 22 with his loving wife Clarice at his side. A native of Medford, Wisconsin, Lee was born December 17, 1933 to Oscar and Lydia Schield. As a young boy he was a local celebrity because he sang Safety Songs every Saturday morning on the local radio station. He attended Immanuel Lutheran Elementary School and was a graduate of Medford High School Class of 1952 and Duluth Business School. On August 8,1953, Lee...

Melvin J. Gebert, 95, of Medford, died Monday, April 18, 2022 at home surrounded by his family and while under the care of Hope Hospice.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 27 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford with Fr. Patrick McConnell officiating.  Military honors provided by the Stetsonville Legion Post 519 will immediately follow the service at the church.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in the town of Little...

Robert “Bob” L. Butler, 72 of Rib Lake, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the Centennial Apartments under the care of Hope Hospice. A celebration of life for Bob will take place in the fall. Bob was born on April 18, 1949 to Francis and Esther (Lampe) Butler in Sheboygan. He married Judy Roberts and they were later divorced. He married Beverly Olah-Erikson on August 26, 1978 in Colby. He worked at Weather Shield for many years. He later became an owner/operator of a tree...