1933-2021 Betty A. Clarke, of Perkinstown, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 at her residence. Funeral services for Betty were held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18 at Hemer Funeral Home – Medford with Pastor David Clements officiating. Visitation took place at Hemer Funeral Home on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. Betty was born on Nov. 14, 1933 to Albert and Iola (Westrich) Meyer in Perkinstown. She was a graduate of Medford High School. She married Lowell Clarke on Aug. 22, 1953; he survives. While Lowell was stationed in El Paso, Texas, Betty became a CNA and worked at hospitals and nursing homes throughout her life. She was also a cook at Our House for many years and an Avon Lady. Most of all she will always be remembered as a wonderful homemaker. Betty was a member of the Ladies Aid Society, an active member of the Perkinstown Community Church, the Red Hat Society, and American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. In her spare time she enjoyed camping, sewing, baking, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was famous for her homemade pancakes and deviled eggs. In addition to her husband, Betty is survived by her children, Susan (Dwight Stevens) Dassow of Medford, Cynthia (Kevin) Krejci of Wausau, and Aimee (Lawrence) Williams of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandchildren, Nikki (Paul), Wade (Patsy Gumz), Kelly, Keisha (Andy), Kolden, Kimara, Sebastien, and Rua; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Trinity, Grace, Aiden, Chloe, Jordyn, Addison, Brooklyn, Harper, Christian, and Beau; siblings, Harvey, Jerry (Nancy), and Patty (Clement) Johnson. Betty is further survived by many other family and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Iola Meyer; brother, Ronnie Meyer; and sonin- law, Lester Dassow, Jr. 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 113452

1929-2021 Ervin E. Schmidt, 92, of Medford, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 at Country Gardens. A memorial service will held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 19 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with Pastor Daniel Iwinski officiating. Burial will follow at Medford Evergreen II. Visitation will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. followed by military honors performed by the Medford Military Honors Team. Ervin was born on June 25, 1929 to John and Frieda (Fisher) Schmidt in Medford. He attended Wayside School in the town of Hammel. He worked on the family farm and as a logger. He served in the US Army from 1953 – 1955. While in the service he took basic courses in mechanics and mountaineering. After his service he attended a short course on farming and farmed the family farm for 40 years. He was also carpenter for many years. He married Delores Hoeve on Sept. 8, 1956 at Immanuel Lutheran Church; she survives. In his spare time, Ervin enjoyed making wood crafts, fishing, dancing, and gardening. In addition to his wife, Ervin is survived by his children, Wayne (Kathy) Schmidt, Debra Schmidt, Gail (David) Faber, Dawn (Patrick) Janko, Darla (Rodney) Mueller, and Melody (Daniel) Kuenne; grandchildren, John Giffiths, Jennifer Rosenburg, Jeremy and Corey Faber, April Byrd, Jamie Syryczak, Christopher Syryczak, Travis and Lucas Mueller, Amanda Meyer, Samantha and Tabitha Kuenne; 16 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat- grandchildren; siblings, Roy Schmidt, Louise Piller, Gloria Spreen; sister-in-law Christine Schmidt. Ervin is further survived by other family and friends. Ervin was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Arnold Schmidt, Marvin Schmidt, Lenora Johnson, and Ruth Schrouth; and brother-inlaw, Herbert Hoever. 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 113447

1938-2021 “Marie” Mary Louise Webster, 83, of Gilman died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 at home. She was surrounded by her loving family praying, reciting the Rosary, singing, and letting her know how loved and appreciated she was and always shall be. A funeral mass and the celebration of her life will take place in the Spring of 2022, to be announced at a later date. Marie was born Aug. 25, 1938, to the late John Valentine and “Mary” Maria Agnes Grabowski. She grew up in the area and graduated from Gilman High School. She married Clarence “LeRoy” Webster, Jr. (deceased Mar., 19, 1996) Feb. 7, 1959, and they began their family of eight children. Marie worked as a secretary, farm wife, EMT, Gilman Bar Café owner, and was the owner/operator of The Kountry Kettle restaurant for over 24 years. Her faith informed her whole life and she was a formidable prayer warrior for all. She belonged to Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church being active in the Rosary Society and Ladies Guild. She loved sharing her faith with the youth through teaching catechism for many years. She was also a member of the Lioness Club and the Red Hat Society. She loved gardening, sewing, cooking, was a voracious reader, crossword puzzle enthusiast, and player of all card games. She is survived by her children, Sandra (Ramazan “Rambo”) Bijani of Martinez, Ga.; Jeff (Lisa Teske) Webster of Wausau; Mona of Lake Hallie; Kelly (Lynn) of Gilman; Lisa (Kent Yee) of Bellevue, Wash.; George (Jeanette Fairbanks) of Jackson, Wyo.; Wade of Cedarburg; and Luann (Reena) Marston of Seattle, Wash. She has 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Her surviving siblings are, Theresa Rita of Elgin, Ill.; Josephine Rogalski of Crystal Falls, Mich.; Agnes Langeberg of Wisconsin Rapids; Victoria Gray of Eau Claire; John Grabowski (Laurette) of Auburn, Wash.; and Anthony (Jan Brylow) Grabowski of Rhinelander. She was preceded in death by her sister, Frances Kopacz. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com. Paid Obituary 113436

1938-2021 Caroline Quante, 83, of Medford died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 with her son by her side and under the care of Hope Hospice. At Caroline’s request, no services will be held. She was born Nov. 5, 1938 to Bill and Martha (Sachse) Krueger. After graduating from Medford High School in 1957, she worked for a time in Milwaukee. She married the love of her life, Willard Quante on Dec. 31, 1959. During her married life, she worked at Phillips Plastics, Silverman Fur Co., and retired in 2002 from Hurd Millwork. She enjoyed outdoor grilling with friends, gardening, painting landscapes, and reading western pioneer books. Caroline is survived by one son, Bruce of Medford; a grandson, Jordan of Michigan; a sister, Lillian; and a brother, Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willard; granddaughter, Amber; two sisters, Darlene and Leona; and two brothers, Billy and Leonard. 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 113444

The following car vs. deer accidents were reported: Jennifer Lynn Zimmermann, 44, of Scandinavia, on November 1, at 10:50 p.m., on Hwy 73, in the town of Jump River; Susan Kay Thiede, 65, of Medford, on November 2, at 7:18 a.m., on Castle Rd., in the town of Medford; Emily Ruth Stogbauer, 33, of Rib Lake, on November 2, at 5:39 p.m., on CTH C, in the town of Browning; Samantha Ann Messmann, 23,

Elizabeth Lucille “Bette” Bauernfeind, 94, formerly of Madison, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. She was surrounded by family at her home at Country Gardens in Medford. Visitation will take place at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. Additional visitation will be held at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., Madison. Bette was born on Aug. 4, 1927, the daughter of Joseph Ulmen and Lucille (Roemer) Ulmen. Her future husband, Robert Charles Bauernfeind, who preceded her in death in 2019, was born on the same day, in the same hospital in Appleton, Wis. They met for the first time 23 years later, and Bette married her “love” on May 26, 1951, in Seymour, Wis. Bette attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Green Bay, Wis. After starting their family, Bette was a stay-athome housewife and mother, which she truly enjoyed. They lived most of their married life in Madison, Wis. where they raised their family. She was a charter member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Madison, where she was an active member of the ladies’ guild, sang in the church choir, and was a religion teacher for many years. She loved baking and to cook homemade meals for her family. She was a wonderful seamstress and loved sewing for and sharing her talents with her family. Her hobbies included birdwatching and gardening. But, most of all, she enjoyed traveling, dancing, and listening to music with Bob. Bette enjoyed spending her last 4 years living in Medford, with her daughter and family and then at Country Gardens in Medford. Bette is survived by her 4 children, Mark (Jo), Rose (John) Bottensek, Paul, and Mary (Gary) Sperry; 6 loving grandchildren, Joshua (Jennah) Bauernfeind, Lance (Amber) Vest, Jessica, Matthew, Alex, and Amanda Sperry; and great-grandson, Keenen Vest. She is also survived by 4 sisters, Mary Geenen, Sr. Rose Ulmen, Helen Tillotson, and Dorothy Ulmen; and many nieces; nephews; and extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob; parents; 3 brothers, Joe, Bob, and Jim Ulmen; 1 sister, Margaret Cooney; 3 brothers-in-law, Joe Geenen, Steven Cooney, and Don Miller; 3 sisters-in-law, Dorothy Ulmen, Irma Ulmen, and Jean (Bauernfeind) Miller; several nieces and nephews; and extended family. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all of those who provided their loving care to Bette throughout the last years of her life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hope Hospice in Medford or to St. Peter Catholic Church, Madison. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com. Paid Obituary 113064