All Obituaries

Ruth E. (Frankki) Dupuis, 71, of Medford, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 after a courageous 3.5 year battle with cancer, at her home surrounded by her family and while under the care of Aspirus Hospice. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 30 at the Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, 4914 Holmes Street in Ogema with Donald Johnson officiating.  Interment will follow at Levitt Creek Cemetery, town of Hill, Price County. Visitation will be from...

**The Marshall family will be having a Celebration of Tom's life on the afternoon of Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Twin Lake. Food & drinks will be provided.  Please come help celebrate a life well lived!**   Thomas James Marshall, 84, of Westboro, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Medford. A memorial mass was held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford with Fr. Patrick McConnell officiating. Military...

Duane C. Byrd, 87, of Medford, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Aspirus Care & Rehab in Medford while under the care of Hope Hospice. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. A full obituary is coming soon.

Robert Cummings, 69, passed away peacefully in his home on September 17, 2023. Bobby was born on October 28, 1953 to Edwin and Louise Cummings in Phillips, WI. He built his life in Ogema, WI where he loved hunting, farming, watching movies, listening to his music, playing video games, and hanging out in his shop with family and friends. He held many titles in life, but his favorite was being Dad and Papa to his kids and grandkids. Bobby is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rhonda (Simek),...

Nicholas P. “Nick” Draszkiewicz, 27, of Medford, died Saturday, September 16, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 6 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford with Fr. Patrick McConnell officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Nick was born August 26, 1996 in Medford to Frank and Jeorgette (Deuel) Draskiewicz.  He graduated from Medford High School. Nick was currently...

Clara Dora (Dorothy) Hackbart (100) passed on August 8, 2023 in Appleton where she was living close to her family. Clara was a longtime Medford resident, teacher and community member. She lived an active, vigorous life and recently celebrated her 100th birthday. A celebration of her life will be held at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11 AM with visitation from 9 AM – 11 AM. She was born Clara Dora Walther on May 24, 1923 to Dora and Paul at...

Daniel P. Janda, 76, of Medford, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Medford. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, September 18 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford with Fr. Patrick McConnell officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Monday, September 18 at the church. Burial will be at a later date at Athens Cemetery. Dan was born January 3, 1947 in Eau Claire.  At three months old, he was adopted...

The Lord called Elaine Dowden, 91, home on Wednesday, September, 6, 2023 after a 3 year battle with colon cancer. A funeral service for Elaine will take place at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Monday, September 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Elaine was born to Anton...

Darlene Jean Drager was the last of 12 children of Henry, Sr. and Bertha (Barkow) Dassow to enter into her Eternal Home. Darlene was born November 14, 1934 in Medford, baptized on January 6, 1935 and confirmed October 31, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran near the Dassow homestead. She was the 11th of 12 children who grew up on the farm knowing the hard work of chores, gardening, preparing meals not only for the family but for those who came to help during planting and harvesting seasons. She left...

Sally J. Jennings, 95 of Medford, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A funeral service for Sally will take place at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford, with Pastors Paul Woods and Josh Kohl officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Ladysmith at 2:30 PM. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, August 31, 2023 from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 10:30 AM. Sally was born...