1941-2021 and 1948-2021 Surviving are the couple’s three children, Gwendolyn (Brad) Fischer, Edward (Jodi) Piller, Melanie (Craig) Lorbiecki; eight grandchildren, Emily Gilmore, Katlin Hahn (Riley Hayes), Airmen First Class U.S. Air Force Cody Vasseur, Specialist Army National Guard Monica Piller (Mechanic Army National Guard Hunter Brady), Anna Lorbiecki, Sophie Lorbiecki, Charlie Lorbiecki, Lily Lorbiecki; sisters and brothers, (David): Connie (Jack) Behrendt, Donald Piller, Lana (Jack) Raiche, Jeff (Sharon) Piller and Sandy (Dale) Jochimsen. David was born Sept. 9, 1941 in Stetsonville and died May 28, 2021 in Stetsonville on the exact location of his birth. Leona was born June 24, 1948 in Chicago, Ill. and died May 29, 2021 in Stetsonville, 26 hours after her husband’s death. They were both surrounded by loving family during their final hours. David was born and raised in the Stetsonville area and was a graduate of Medford High School. Leona was born and raised in Chicago, Ill. and attended a variety of Catholic schools. After serving in the U.S. Army for four years David moved to Chicago where he and Leona met and were united in marriage on Oct. 19, 1969. When they were expecting their second child, they moved to Stetsonville and took over the family farm from David’s father. This is where they resided and raised their family of three children together until their passing. They farmed until around 1991, after farming David was an over the road truck driver for Roehl Transport until he retired around 2008. After retirement, David worked a variety of part-time positions and also took up woodworking and intarsia (a unique art using different shapes/types of wood). He was extremely talented and created many pieces that people will enjoy for years to come. David also enjoyed hunting and they both were avid Brewer fans and enjoyed watching many, many games together. David and Leona shared over 51 years of marriage together. Their love was so strong, that after only 26 hours after Leona held his hand when David passed, her heart ached too much to continue on. They both loved their family deeply. In addition to his and her parents, David and Leona were preceded in death by David’s sisters, Margret Piller, Kathy (Piller) Hauser, Jane (Piller) Laffan; and Leona’s brother, Joseph Arturi. The family would like to extend its deepest gratitude to the entire team at Hope Hospice in Medford. Words cannot express how kind and supportive they were to both David and Leona. Special thanks to Father Mike Hayden for coming out to administer last rights to both. David greatly enjoyed annual family reunions and one was on schedule already for June 19th. The family has decided to extend this reunion to ALL family, friends and neighbors with an inclusion of a Celebration of Life Open House to honor David and Leona. Please join them on June 19 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the family homestead, N543 CTH-C, Stetsonville. Cards and sentiments may also be sent to this address attention to the Piller Family. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com. Paid Obituary 105807

1933-2021 Dorothy H. Slachetka, 87, of the town of Medford, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Medford. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 7 at the Centennial Hall, 412 E. Centennial Ave. in Stetsonville. Burial will follow at Evergreen II Cemetery, Medford. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Sunday, June 6 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Monday, June 7 at Centennial Hall in Stetsonville. She was born June 27, 1933 in Medford to Minnie (Oertwig) and John Duesing. She grew up in Medford and attended Pleasant Heights School. On Nov. 18, 1950, Dorothy married Stanley Slachetka. They resided in the town of Medford, on her family’s homestead. There they farmed and Dorothy ran a bed & breakfast called “Our Little Country Place.” She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and was an avid reader. She was devoted to her faith in God and always held her bible close. She is survived by her husband, Stanley of Medford; children, David (Linda) Slachetka of Medford, Lucey (Gary) Leonhardt of Medford, Violet (Tim) Matthias of Kerrville, Texas, Valerie (Brian) Becker of Harlingen, Texas, Tim (Kristina) Slachetka of Ogema, Stanley Jr. (Jane) Slachetka of Medford; a sister, Mabel Alderink of Plymouth, Minn.; 27 grandchildren; and 25 greatgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Erna Krisher, Elaine Krisher and Delores Aldis; and a grandson, Jerry Leonhardt. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com. Paid Obituary 105804

1939-2021 Thums. Very special friend of Larenetta Strowder. Also remembered by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lorraine Thums and her infant daughter, Ann Corbisier. Alice enjoyed travel, sweets, rides to the park, spending time with her family and lounging with her cat, Reese. A special thank you to the staff at Azura Memory Care of Oak Creek, St. Croix Hospice for their remarkable Alice was born in Greenwood, Wis., to Leonard and Lorraine (nee Griffin) Thums on May 3, 1939. Alice was welcomed into the arms of angels on Friday, May 28, 2021, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Francis Corbisier. Loving mother of Steve (Amy) Corbisier, Dawn (Jeff) Schupp, Mary (Steve) Walters, Tom Corbisier, Kim (Ken) Ellis and Craig Corbisier. Proud grandmother of Johnathan (Ashley) Corbisier, Patrick Schupp, Phillip Schupp, Josh (Amanda) Walters and Adam Walters. Dear sister of Arlene (the late Claude) Fallos, Robert (Sandy) Thums, Phyllis (Mike) Kolecheck, the late Doug Thums and the late Richard care. Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 2, at CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 3774 E. Underwood Ave., Cudahy, from 9:30 a.m. until the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer’s Association and the Historic St. Ann’s of Rib Lake. Private inurnment at Wood National Cemetery. Paid Obituary ad#105800

1928-2020 Ruth E. Arndt, 92, Medford, died on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at Abbotsford Health Care Center where she had resided for the past six months. Memorial services for Ruth will take place June 12, 2021. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., with services at 11 a.m. Internment to follow. Burial will be at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II. A luncheon will be served after the cemetery service. The family requests any memorial contributions be given to First Baptist Church, Medford in her name. Paid Obituary 105265

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1946-2020 Susan Ann Roberts passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2020. She was a resident of Georgetown, Texas. There will be a celebration of life at the Shortner Park in Abbotsford on June 12, 2021 outside following CDC rules that apply at the time. Susan was born in Janesville on Nov. 4, 1946, and was adopted by Bernice and Arthur Laabs. She was raised in Curtiss for 25 years. Susan then married Michael and moved to Wausau. After Joshua was born, they moved to Austin, Texas, where Susan worked at many high-tech jobs. She then found her passion and love, and went to work at the Wilco Sheriff’s office. Her skill at working with both officers and inmates made her enjoyed by both. She contracted COVID-19 on the job and passed shortly after. She will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. She is survived by her husband, Michael Roberts; her sons: Joshua and Timothy; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donation to the American Lung Cancer Association would be appreciated. Paid Obituary 105504

1932-2021 He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donald and Jerome Pernsteiner; sister-in-law, Bonnie Pernsteiner; brothers-in-law, Lloyd Johnson, Charles Salvay, and Warren Schultz. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com. Vernon James Pernsteiner, 88, of Medford, died May 20, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m., Friday, June 11 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford with Fr. Patrick McConnell officiating. Following the service, military honors conducted by the Medford American Legion Post 147. Interment will follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 10 from 4 p.m. until the time of the rosary service at 7 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and one hour prior to the service Friday, June 11 at the church. He was born Aug. 26, 1932 in Medford to Frank and Margaret (Sauer) Pernsteiner. He graduated from Medford High School, class of 1951. Vern proudly served in the U.S. Army working as a Fire Panel Operator from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955. Once Vern returned from the military, he worked road construction for Mathy’s Construction. On June 3, 1961, Vern married Ardis Couillard at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford. Being a conservationist before it was “fashionable”, Vern worked at Wisconsin Conservation assisting with dike building at the Pershing Wildlife refuge (“Water Fowl Flowage”). He also planted many trees, ditched the fields and any other task to Paid Obituary 105817

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Jim Staffeil, 71, of Medford, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a battle with health complications. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Community United Church of Christ at 510 E. Broadway, Medford, Pastor Mary Jo Laabs will preside. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am until the time of service at the church.

1929-2021 Lucille J. Draeger, 91, of Medford, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Medford. In her spare time Lucille enjoyed sewing, crafts, quilting, cooking, and feeding her family and friends. She and Harvey also enjoyed taxiing the Amish. Lucille is survived by her sons, David Westrich of Chiefland, Fla., Bill (Vicki) Draeger of Gilman, and Tom (Kelly) Draeger of Rochester, Minn.; five daughters, Marge Draeger of Mesa, Ariz., Bessie Draeger and Gloria (Steve) Lindahl, both of Medford, Suzi (Duane) Haugen of Madison, Minn., and Diane (Boyd) Vircks of Crawley, Texas; 26 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and great-greatgrandchildren. Lucille is further survived by her sisters, Rita Emmerich of Medford, Carol Meyer of Rib Lake, and Eleanor Olszewski, and other family and friends. In addition to her parents; and husband, Lucille was preceded in death by 13 siblings; daughter, Laura Draeger; sons, Raymond and Harvey Jr. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Lucille’s name may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com. Funeral services for Lucille will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 27 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Rodger Prois officiating. Burial will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II. Visitation will take place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 27 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Lucille was born on May 29, 1929 to Ernest and Bessie (Singleton) Westrich in Perkinstown. She graduated from Medford High School. She married Harvey Draeger Sr. on Nov. 10, 1951 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, he preceded her in death. Paid Obituary 105499