1944-2023 Sarah J. Peterson-Thiel, 78, of Rib Lake, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at home, surrounded by family, under the care of Hope Hospice. A funeral service for Sarah took place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home, Rib Lake, with Pastor Bob Giese officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery at a later date. Visitation was at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Rib Lake on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Sarah was born on Oct. 3, 1944 to Keith and Selma (Blank) Beam. She married Edward Paul Peterson and he preceded her in death. She was a hard worker and worked as a cook for Tombstone, Florena’s Supper Club, Mr. B’s, Meadow Farms, Marathon Cheese, and as a security guard at Weather Shield. She also owned a Lawn Mowing Business. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, cooking, and family get togethers. She had a big heart and loved taking care of people. Sarah is survived by her second husband, Ed Thiel; children, Gayle (Gary) Hoefferle of Rib Lake, Paul (Tammy) Peterson of Medford, and Ricky (Joy) Peterson of Whitewater; grandchildren, Gary (Jessica Taylor) Hoefferle, Nikki (Joel) Sosa, Jamie (Jen Steen) Pester, Robert Peterson, Edward Peterson, Jenny Wicke, Hunter Peterson, and Tazia Peterson; great-grandchildren, Maniah and Nathia Sosa, Charity Pester, Madison Pester, Kaitlyn Pester, Tyra Wicke, Kierra Wicke, Talon Peterson, Carmen Peterson, and Payton Peterson; sister, Sally Strebe of Adams. Sarah is further survived by other family and friends. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward; and siblings, Violet, Kerry, Sherry, Hiram, and Rosetta. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 139240

1926-2023 Helen Hitt Gelhaus, 97, of Medford, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, in her home while under the care of her family and Hope Hospice. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 20 at Holy Rosary Parish in Medford with the Very Rev. Patrick McConnell officiating. Visitation from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. A burial service will be held the following day at 1 p.m. at Clay Banks Cemetery in Door County. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to the Catholic School of your choice. Helen was born Feb. 1, 1926, to Henry ‘Rube’ and Ella (Moore) Hitt. She was the eighth of 11 children and grew up in Sturgeon Bay and Clay Banks. She later moved to Milwaukee, where she attended Miss Brown’s School of Business and met her spouse, Edward L. Gelhaus. They were married at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sturgeon Bay, and later moved to Medford. They were later divorced. Helen cared deeply for raising her family. In addition to being involved in many of her children’s activities, including as a 4H Leader in both Medford and Molitor. She enjoyed golf, bowling, bridge, canasta, spending time at the lake and returning frequently to Door County. After ‘retirement’ Helen worked and cared for many Black River Industries clients. She was a volunteer at the Medford Public Library, Medford Area Public School reading buddy program, Indianhead Action Agency, and a member of the Holy Rosary Council of Catholic Women, Medford Hospital Auxiliary, and League of Women Voters. As a member of the American Legion Auxiliary she helped support veterans in the community. She also showed her love and concern for the less fortunate by making multiple mission trips to Guatemala in her 70’s. In her later years, you could find Helen knitting away through thousands of yards of yarn. In her natural giving spirit, shewouldoftenknitsocksorhandwarmersforhomeless veterans or gifts for her family. Helen also enjoyed traveling with her children and grandchildren. Her family will remember her as a welcoming person, who was always ready with a quick-witted comment. She always kept her faith and her family at the forefront of everything she did. Helen instilled many of her wonderful qualities into her family, and she will be missed dearly. Helen is survived by her children, Tom (Mary) Gelhaus, Ann (Trent) Harris, Fred (Barb) Gelhaus, Maggie (Steve) Hart and Katie (Tim) Zenner. She is additionally survived by 16 grandchildren, their spouses, and 25 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and her brother and sister-in-law Richard (Marge) Hitt. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her former spouse; her son, Dan Gelhaus; her brothers, George, Joseph, John & Chuck Hitt; and her sisters, Bernadine Andre, Margaret Nebel, Julia Doris Schmidt, Kathleen Holt-Ryan, and Mary Frome. Cremation Society of Wisconsin is serving the family. Paid Obituary 139257

1945-2023 Michael Anthony Weiler, 78, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away on June 22, 2023 at Bay Pines VA Hospice, Bay Pines, Fla. Mike was born in Medford, to Michael and Charlotte (Jari) Weiler on April 1, 1945. He went to school at Medford. He was a veteran of Vietnam War and served in the U S Marines Corps from 1965-1969. Mike is survived by life companion, Elaine Cummings of Pinellas Park, Fla; brothers, James (Carol) Weiler, Antigo, Larry Weiler, Deerbrook, Roger Weiler (Shirley) Unity. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Charlotte Weiler; and sister-in-law, Linda Weiler. A Memorial Service will be held at the Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL on August 2, 2023 at 10 a.m. The family of Mike Weiler wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff of Bay Pines VA Medical Center Hospice for the excellent care he received while he resided there. Paid Obituary 139131

1946-2023 Jerry Doane Krug, 76, of Perkinstown, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Withee. The Rev. Phil Beukema will officiate. Interment to follow at the Perkinstown Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen is entrusted with the arrangements. Jerry was born Sept. 14, 1946 to Ethel Stevenson and Andrew Krug from Halloway. When he was just 12 years old he drove his mom 12 miles to go to work and also worked on the family farm, also set pins at the Owen bowling alley. Even from a young age Jerry was always such a hard worker. He graduated from Owen High School in 1965. In his early years, Jerry raced snowmobiles and won many trophies. He met the love of his life, Susan Ogle at an Owen football game. They got married on November 11th, 1967. They moved to Milwaukee where he worked for Payne and Dolan Road Construction until he retired. He worked on the road all week but still found things to fix and stay busy around the family Pheasant Farm on the weekends. Jerry and Susie were blessed with four children. Kurt, Joe, Jason, and Jenny and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who he loved to spend time with whether it was out on the pontoon fishing or getting together for weekly family dinners. Jerry and Susie also loved to travel. They would spend time at their time-share in St. Martins during the winter and traveled to Alaska in their RV during the summer. Jerry would insist on a fish boil for all their family and friends whenever they would return home. Aside from traveling Jerry enjoyed going on hunting trips for elk, moose, and other animals. Jerry is survived by his wife, Susie; his sisters, Annable Neitzel, Beatrice Decker, Jane Mathews; and his brother, Dale Krug; his children, Kurt (Della) Krug, Joseph (Bobbi Jo) Krug, Jason (Amy), Jenny (Paul) Rothmeier. Jerry has 12 grandkids and seven great-grandkids. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Ethel; his brothers, Dean Krug, Bill Krug, and George Krug; and sister, Darlene Wisniewski. The Krug family requests memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Parkinson’s disease. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com Paid Obituary 139276

1957-2023 Annette Rose Blunt, 65, of Medford, went to be with her savior on July 6, 2023. A graveside service was held on July 8, 2023 at the Cornell Cemetery in Cornell. A celebration of life will be held on a later date. Annette was born on Sept. 1, 1957 to Duvall and Jerlean (Hellmann) Hoelscher of Union, Mo. She graduated from Union, Mo. High School. Annette was a CNA for many years before being a stay at home wife. She was known for her kind smile and never ending hugs. She also enjoyed diamond paintings and spending time with her family and grandkids. She is survived by her husband, Duane Junior Blunt Sr. of Medford; daughter, Augusta (Jeremy) Patterson of Dallas, Texas; son, Duane Junior Blunt II of Medford; daughter, Lynette (Travis) Erickson of Medford; daughter, Janette Eurbin of Manhattan, Kan.; son, Isaac (Kami) Blunt of Fallbrook, Calif. She is also survived by her grandchildren Izzy, Payson, and Alison. Annette was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Bernadette Hoemann; and her brother, Dennis. Express online condolences at www.bortonleiserfuneralhome. com. Paid Obituary 139241

1934-2023 Rosella “Rose” Mravik, 88, formerly of South Milwaukee, passed away on July 3, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Luxemburg. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church-Gilman with Father Madanu Sleeva officiating. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery-Lublin. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service on Monday. Plombon Funeral Service assisted the family. She was born on Nov. 4, 1934 the daughter of the late Ernest and Sylvia (Oats) Webster. Rosella married Valentine Mravik on Aug. 8, 1953 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church-Lublin. The couple moved to South Milwaukee soon thereafter. Rosella was a homemaker and a sales associate for Sears for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, often traveling to visit family members. She spent her summers gardening, canning, and baking. A family favorite was fried bread and cinnamon rolls. Rose enjoyed crocheting, painting, and many other crafts. She never met a craft she did not enjoy. She and Valentine began crafting together, making family Christmas gifts, and greeting cards. They enjoyed attending local farmer’s markets and craft fairs. Rose loved going to the casino, having lunch with the Sears ladies, and bumming with her friend Peggy. Most of all she loved seeing her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Dale (Linda) Mravik of Lublin, Delbert (Diana) Mravik of South Milwaukee, Rodene (Michael) Bulley of Adamstown, Md., Bonnie (Carl) Onesti of Luxemburg, Kathern Mravik of Franklin, and Sylvia (Cary) Fischer of South Milwaukee; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and one due in August; one sister, Mary (Joe) Thorgerson of Jump River; and brothers, Leland (Sylvia) Webster and Marvin (Theresa) Webster both of Gilman. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Valentine (2015); a grandson, David Mravik; a son in law, Scott Winter; and her siblings, Donald, Stanley, Rodger, Ivan, Joan Morris and Gordon. Paid Obituary 138965

1947-2022 Sheldon Mayer, age 74 of Medford passed away peacefully on August 16, 2022 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 17 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Whittlesey. Interment will be at Chelsea Community Cemetery with military honors provided by the Medford Area Military Honors Team. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., Monday, July 17 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Loving father of Kyle (Denise) Mayer and Kealey (Evan) Boyd; dearest grandfather of Adam Mayer, Thomas Mayer, Isaac Boyd and Bruno Boyd. He was born in Medford, on Oct. 30, 1947. He graduated from Westboro High School in 1965 and the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 1969. Sheldon was in the US Air Force as a Strategic Navigator-Bombardier in the B-52 Stratofortress and a Vietnam War Veteran. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on Jan. 19, 1973. Sheldon is survived by his two brothers, Ron (Lynn) Mayer and James Mayer; his ex-wife, Janis Mayer; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Florence Mayer. Hemer-PickerignFuneral& CremationServices of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www. hemerfuneralservice.com. Paid Obituary 138899

1949-2023 Christine “Tina” A. Dobrenz, 73, of Perkinstown, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Tina was born on Nov. 16, 1949 to Vincent and Lorraine (Zielinksi) Tomczak in Chicago, Ill. She married Richard Dobrenz on Feb. 17, 1968 in Elma, Wash. She worked as a nurse at various nursing homes throughout her career. She most recently worked at Aspirus Care and Rehab until her retirement. In her spare time Tina enjoyed gardening, cooking, camping, being around animals, and spending time with her family. Tina is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard; daughters, Renee (Joe) Zenner and Breanne (Matt) Noland, both of Medford; grandchildren, Carter (Molly) Jamieson, Joelle (Adam) Zulesdorff, Austin Noland, Ashton Noland, Marcella Noland, and Amelia Noland; sister, Colleen VanZandt of McCleary, Wash. Tina is further survived by other family and friends. Tina was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Cassandra Austin. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the family for use at a later designation. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 138933

1935-2023 Richard “Dick” J. Slobodnik, age 88, of Withee, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen. Rev. Nancy Amacher will officiate. Interment to follow at the Maplehurst Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Lublin American Legion Post #547, Owen American Legion Post #123, Owen-Withee Vets Club and the Thorp VFW Post #9057. Family and friends are welcome from 2 p.m. until the time of the service Friday at the funeral home. Dick was born on May 2, 1935, the son of John and Clara (Crystal) Slobodnik in Gary, Ind. He served in the US Army stationed in Germany. On Oct. 15, 1955, Richard was united in marriage to Dolores Stangret in Stanley. She preceded him in death on Aug. 13, 2018. They lived in Chicago for eight years and in 1965, they moved back to Withee. He worked for Wisconsin Gas Company for many years until his retirement. Dick was the commander of the Lublin American Legion Post #547 for many years and a member of the Owen-Withee Vets Club. He was very handy and enjoyed woodworking including remodeling the legion hall in Lublin. He also played in the Friz Band and had a DJ service, DJ Sound Connection. Richard is survived by his four children, Randy of Hartland, Bruce (Debbie) of Chisholm, Minn., John of Wausau and Julie (Steve) Christophersen of Owen; four grandchildren, Nicolette Slobodnik, Samantha (Andrew) Barabe, Orion (Ariel) Slobodnik and Jared (Macie) Jensen; and five great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother-in-law, Bob Schara of Cornell; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dolores; his daughter, Roxanne Kay; his granddaughter, Jesse Jensen; his sister, Delores Stock; and his brother, Larry. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid Obituary 138912

1928-2023 Ethel E. Kuzenski, 94, of Rib Lake, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Rib Lake Health Services while under the care of Hope Hospice. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 7, 2023 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford with Fr. Julian Druffner officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery II, Medford. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., Friday at the funeral home. Ethel was born Nov. 5, 1928 in Medford to Louis and Elsie (Widmer) Sackmann. She attended Medford schools. On April 29, 1950 she married Robert Kuzenski at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford. Together they had one daughter. They later divorced. Ethel worked alongside her husband farming in the town of Deer Creek for many years. She then worked at Copp’s Grocery Store in Medford until her retirement. She enjoyed shopping, computers, reading, gardening, dancing, baking and cooking. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Richard Hill) Kuzenski of Lake Wales, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her nine siblings, Herman, Vincent, Richard, George, Edward, and Donald Sackmann, Rose Marie Martin, Margaret Schlias, and Florence Mayer. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 138924