All Obituaries

Herbert R. Messman, 83, of Medford, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Colonial Center in Colby while under the care of St. Croix Hospice. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford with Rev. David Spaude officiating.  The service will be livestreamed on the church YouTube channel youtube.com/@ILS54451?si=ktHENFqFZdkaSQDf  and then click "live". At the family’s request, please attend the...

Barbara Jean Martin, 76, of Medford, formerly of Goodrich, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Vitacare Assisted Living while under the care of St. Croix Hospice. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 27 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford.  Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery II, Medford. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home. Barb was born August 15, 1947 in Athens to Clarence and Ellen...

Alfred “Al” A. DeBuhr, 89, of Medford, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at home, into the loving arms of Jesus, under the care of Compassus Hospice, surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Medford, with Pastor Tim Becker officiating. Visitation will take place at the First Baptist Church on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Al was born on...

Carole Alice (Carlson) Jari, age 85, of Medford, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at The Waterford at Colby Assisted Living. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2024 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in the town of Holway with Barb Krug officiating.  Interment will follow at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Memorials are appreciated and may go to Our...

Dennis Galen Kautzer, 82, of Medford, passed away at Vita Care, under the care of St. Croix Hospice. A graveside service will be held for Dennis at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Medford Evergreen Cemetery 2, with Pastor Richard Russow officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team. Dennis was born on September, 15, 1941 to Louis and Irene (Strebe) Kautzer. He graduated from Medford High School in 1959. He served in the Navy from 1959-1962,...

Patricia Ann Kivley, 73, of Westboro, died Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. She was born April 17, 1950 in Milwaukee County to Raymond and Betty (Craft) Seibel.  On May 27, 1991, Patricia married Steve Kivley on Razorback Lake in Vilas County.  They moved to the Westboro area in 1997. During her working years, Patricia was a receptionist for a doctor’s office. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Steve of Westboro; many siblings; and numerous...

Bruce Allen Clarkson, 62, of the township of Grover, passed away on March 27, 2024 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. A memorial service for Bruce will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home, Medford, with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Visitation will take place at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00. A celebration of life will take place at Cindy’s Bar and Grill on...

Dennis L. Nuernberger, 74, of Medford, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home, with Pastor Nancy Amacher Officiating. Burial will take place at Our Saviour's Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Following the service military...

Robert Donaldson was born December 16, 1964 and died March 23, 2024. His grandparents were Gustav and Jennie Blomberg Donaldson of Spirit, Wisconsin as well as Warren and Agnes Sahlberg Stevens of Ogema, Wisconsin. His parents were Orville and Arliss Stevens Donaldson of New Holstein, WI.                                  The New Hope Center began employing Robert Donaldson summers when he was 15 years old....

Allen C. Lang, 73, of Medford, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by family, after a yearlong battle with cancer. A funeral mass for Allen will take place at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Whittlesey with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial will follow at OLPH Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford on...