1945-2020 Norman “Norm” C. Dassow, 75, Medford, died on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at Rib Lake Health Services, Rib Lake where he had resided for the past two years. Private family only services will be held in the future at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Military rites will be performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team. Norm was born on July 1, 1945 at Medford, the son of Elmer and Lorain (Olson) Dassow. He attended the Town of Greenwood elementary school and was a 1963 graduate of Rib Lake High School. His marriage took place on May 9, 1970 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Judy A. Frey. After his education, Norm was a US Navy veteran having served from 1963-1966. After the military, he returned to the Medford area and worked for Steel Structures Construction. Then he worked as a police officer for the City of Medford and later the Taylor County Sherriff’s Dept. as an investigator until 2000. In retirement he operated Norm’s Pruning Service until ill health. He enjoyed playing cribbage, attending Brewers and Packers games, trips to Florida, coffee clutch at Rocky’s, ice cream at Moosies, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford. Surviving are his wife, Judy of Medford; daughters, Gina (Josh) Thorson and Katie (Billy Mundt) Dassow, both of Medford; grandchildren, Brynn, Blake and Ty Thorson, Will Mundt; and his sister, Ruth Dassow of Colby. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Betty Hart. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com. Paid Obituary 98014

1937-2020 Joseph “Joe” G. Retterath, 83, a Township of Deer Creek resident, died on Saturday, Nov. 28 at The Homeplace of Dorchester where he had resided for the past one and a half years. Memorial services for Joe will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville with Father Michael Hayden officiating. The Stetsonville American Legion Post # 519 will perform military rites. Interment of his cremated remains will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville. Visitation times will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Due to COVID concerns, masks will be required at the visitation and funeral services. A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2021. Joe was born on the family homestead on Mar. 19, 1937 in the Town of Deer Creek, the son of Ambrose and Helen (Schneider) Retterath. He attended Stetsonville Elementary schools and was a 1955 graduate of Medford High School. He was married on Sept. 8, 1962 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Whittlesey to Kathy Marie Boeck. Joe was a U.S. Army veteran having served from 1955-1957. After the military, he managed his family farm in the Town of Deer Creek for many years. He and his wife owned and operated the Retterath Cattle Leasing as well. Most recently, he had a portable log sawing business until his Alzheimer’s disease progressed and he retired his sawmill. He served on many boards including Taylor Credit Union where he was a past Chairman, Centennial Community Center and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Joe was so passionate about helping others that he received the 10-gallon blood donor award from Memorial Hospital Blood Bank Drive. He was an avid hunter and fisherman having enjoyed many travels with his family and friends out west and to Canada to enjoy the outdoors. He also spent time making maple syrup, cutting firewood, sawing logs and a good game of sheepshead. Joe lived by the motto of, “Too much fun is barely enough.” He lived this to the fullest no matter if it was work or play. This is evident by the stacks of lumber on the farm, the reserve of beer in the shop and the piles of deer horns from all the hunts. Some of this required him to use another motto; “It’s easier to get forgiveness than permission.” Now Joe has moved onto a better place and can start having fun with all the old friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Kathy of Stetsonville; children, Deb (Larry) Fierke of Stetsonville, Vicki (Lee) Waldhart of Stetsonville, Jane (Dale) Oldenhoff of Almond and Tim (Stacy) Retterath of Stetsonville; grandchildren, Connie (significant other, Lani) Fierke, Kristi (Pat) Dixon, Kelsey Fierke, Ellen (James) DesJarlais, Casey (Tater) Waldhart, Marki (significant other, Jeff) Waldhart, Nick and Nathan Retterath; great-grandchildren, Dray Vermaat, Billy and Joey Dixon. Also surviving is his sister, Lila Czarnezki of Medford. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leonard Retterath; in-laws, Milan Czarnezki, Ron and Jeanne Ching. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be given to the family for a future donation to Alzheimer’s care support. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 98012

1948-2020 David C. Noonan, Jr., 72 of Gilman, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. He was born on June 3, 1948 to the late Elaine (Paul) and David C. Noonan, Sr. Dave grew up in the Gilman area and graduated from Gilman High. He furthered his education at Marquette University. Dave started working thereafter as an Operating Engineer. He was a member of Union 139 and did many jobs for Market and Johnson. Dave enjoyed spending time in the outdoors as much as possible. He enjoyed hunting on his land as well as out west. He especially enjoyed his time with his hunting family at Little Hills Hunting Preserve. He never missed the opportunity to be with his family for special occasions and holidays, or for just a quick visit and a home cooked meal. He had a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews, and enjoyed teasing them as much as possible. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his brothers, Jim (Colleen) of Centuria and Rick (Mary) of Gilman; his brotherin- law, Wayne Smith; his nieces; and nephews, Tony (Amanda) Noonan, Sarah (Mike) Leiterman, Nathan (Jennifer) Noonan, Krista (Mike) Laggini, Christian Smith, Kyle (Victoria) Noonan, Joanna (Derek) Brenna and Paul (Arin) Noonan; and many great-nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Sandy Smith. A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church-Gilman with burial in Meadowbrook Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. Plombon Funeral Service assisted the family. Paid Obituary ad#97941

1920-2020 Lydia M. Meyer, 100, of Medford, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Aspirus Care and Rehab. Due to COVID-19 a memorial service will be held at a later date. Lydia was born on June 22, 1920 to William and Mary (Skabroud) Spreen in Medford. She graduated from Medford High School and she attended Taylor County Teacher College. She married Clifford Meyer on July 9, 1941 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, he preceded her in death in December 2007. Lydia worked at the State Bank of Medford before assisting her husband in a home building business until her retirement. Lydia’s faith was her foundation. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered for the countless meals and baked goods that she made for family and friends. She gave of herself unselfishly to anyone who needed help. Lydia enjoyed her family, singing in the choir, and her volunteer work. She had a special place in her heart for animals and chocolate! Her uncanny sense of humor kept us all entertained. Her strength sustained us all. Lydia is survived by her children, Bonnie Larson of Jeffersonville, Ind., Gary (Kris) Meyer of Medford, Patrick (Carol) Meyer of Medford, Ann Marie (Leo) Palmero of Corpus Christi, TX, Dr. Marcus Meyer of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Jayne Kinkade of Charlestown, Ind.; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Lydia is further survived by her brother, Elroy (Lorna) Spreen of Medford; sister, Bernice Hirsch of Sparta, and other family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Lydia was preceded in death by her brother, William Spreen; sisters, Lillian Pernsteiner and Sylvia Spreen; sonin- law Peter Larson; brothers-in-law, Mark Hirsch and Alvin Pernsteiner; sister-in-law, Ellen Spreen. The family would like to thank the staff at Aspirus Care and Rehab for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Lydia’s memory may be given to Msgr. Joseph Hirsch Casa Hogan Orphanage (Peru), Holy Cross Diocesan Center, Mission Office 3710 East Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601, or Holy Rosary Catholic Church Parish. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com. Paid Obituary 97827

1935-2020 Ray V. Hendricks, 85, of Stanley passed away surrounded by family under the care of Hope Hospice. He was born in Holcombe on Nov. 19, 1935 to the late George and Esther (Kincaid) Hendricks. He attended Gilman area schools and went on to serve his country in the United States Army after the Korean conflict. Ray was married to Jean Madison on Nov. 28, 1959 at the Cornell Presbyterian Church. Ray was an Artificial Inseminator Technician for 37 years and farmed in the Gilman area for 20 years. He was a member of the VFW Post 359 in Gilman. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his grandchildren and friends. Ray is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean; his son, Rodney (Sandy) Hendricks of Gilman; four grandchildren, Matt Hendricks, Joshua Hendricks, Eric (Debbie) Pogodzinski, and Sarah (Nick Diny) Hendricks; three great-grandchildren, Makinley, Brighton and Kensley; and one sister, Elsie Bartlet. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Ed, Bill, Richard, and Harold White; and his sisters, Betty, Loretta, Velma and Lucille Anders. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at the Gilman Funeral Home with Randy Vandeloo officiating. Burial will follow with Military Honors in the Hannibal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior on Saturday. Paid Obituary 97944

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1983-2020 Daniel “Deno” B. Rothenberger, age 37, of Colby, died on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident. A visitation was held on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Those in attendance were encouraged to abide by the Covid-19 guidelines by sanitizing, wearing a mask (if able) and social distancing. Deno was born on Oct. 2, 1983, the son of Brian and Mary (Williams) Rothenberger in Medford. He graduated from Athens High School in 2002. On Oct. 31, 2020, Deno was united in marriage to Jamie Syryczuk. Deno was employed at Nestle in Medford. He enjoyed farming, taking his children on adventures and spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Deno had a gentle soul and wore his heart on his sleeve. He loved fully and without limits. Deno always had time for a story or two. He lived life to the fullest. Deno is survived by his wife, Jamie of Medford; his four children, Alexander, Jaydon, Dixie and Cooper; his step-children, Ben and Ariel; his parents, Brian and Mary of Athens; two sisters, Tonya (Lonny) Klabon of Withee, and Carrie (Jeremy) Schreiner of Athens. He is further survived by his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Roerig of Kaukauna; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, LeRoy and Darlene Rothenberger; and his maternal grandfather, Marvin Williams. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid Obituary 97942