1941-2023 Stella Shamberg, age 81, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services honoring Stella’s life will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Piasecki Funeral Home. Interment will take place privately at a later date. A visitation for Stella will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. In honor of Stella please wear something red. Born on Nov. 22, 1941, in Maplehurst, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Sieminski and Agnes Cox. On July 31, 1965 in Chelsea, she married Dale Shamberg. After they married, they moved to the Kenosha area. Stella was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church. She was employed at Kenosha Hospital as a Nurses Aide. Stella was known for her apple, banana cream, pumpkin, and Hi Ho Cherry-Oh pies. She was fondly known as the “dessert maker.” She enjoyed going up north fishing and to the casino. She liked watching Westerns, Family Feud, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Grit, Match Game, Soap Operas (her favorite was the Guiding Light). But most of all she loved watching her granddaughter’s horse shows in the Kenosha area and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her children, David Shamberg, Greg (Sue) Shamberg and Kim (Larry) Sladek; her grandchildren, Jamie Shamberg, Ryne (Andrea) Shamberg, Dayna (Joshua) Rose, Zach Sladek and Kayla Sladek and her great grandchildren, Paisley, Journey, Elliott, Alexandra and Florence. Along with her parents and her husband, Stella was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Chelsea Sladek, and her brothers and sisters. Paid Obituary 138130

1955-2023 Jayne T. Brandner, 67, of Rib Lake passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, after a brave and hardfought battle with an aggressive lung cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and under a short care with Aspirus Hospice at the time of her passing. A Celebration of Life, “Mom’s Last Picnic” will take place at 11 a.m. at Rib Lake Ice Age Park and Pavilion, 847 Fayette Avenue, Rib Lake. Jayne was born July 30, 1955, to John Sr. and Ruth (Schreiner) Quednow of Rib Lake. She started her working life by babysitting the neighbor kids throughout high school. After graduating from Rib Lake High School in 1972, she started working at the Rib Lake Nursing Home in the kitchen. She then tried her hand at a variety of employment positions; Northern Kitchens in Rib Lake, Tannery Lane in Rib Lake, Prentice Travel Center in Prentice, Foster & Smith in Rhinelander. After moving back to Rib Lake from Rhinelander, she was employed by Weather Shield in Medford, Camp 28 in Rib Lake, Nestle in Medford and then finally at Sierra Pacific in Medford up until the day she became ill. On July 12, 1974, Jayne married Bruce Allen Brandner, and they later divorced in 1988. Together they had eight children, Girl Brandner (born asleep), Boy Brandner (born asleep), Karla (Chris) McMaster of Melbourne, Australia, Linda Illikainen (Al Bonifas) of Iron River, Mich., Luke Brandner (Kari Cottonaro) of Friendship, Thomas (Heather) Brandner of Stevens Point, Rebecca (Jason) Dake of Medford, Pamela (Kurt) Behnke of Marathon City; and her furry girls, Pixie, Bella and Molly. During the years, she “adopted” so many kids that were the friends of all her children as well as many work colleagues. Her heart always had room for one more “kid” to love. Jayne loved the summertime; she could plant her garden, watch her flowers grow, feed the birds, go fishing, and go on adventures; traveling, four wheeling, chasing neighbor’s cows out of her basement. Jayne loved ducks and collecting ducks. Her flocks lined every surface in her home. When she wasn’t out buying more ducks and plants, she tended to her garden producing so many vegetables that she would send everyone home with some. She loved canning everything fresh from her garden or cooking the most delicious savory and sweet dishes that she would feed to anyone she saw. A lot of recipes were swapped. Jayne was a true Wisconsin woman – she was a tom boy when it came to the outdoor things she could do, she adored doing carpentry, she was so very self-sufficient and possessed nerves of steel. When she wasn’t being a tom boy, she was a true elegant lady. Jayne would cry at sappy movies, adored the pretty flowers in the woods, couldn’t resist shiny jewelry, and would arrive exquisitely dressed for a special occasion. You always knew how you stood with Jayne, she was honest with her feelings from brasssass to warm-hearted hugs and tears – Her honesty and realism was appreciated by many. Jayne is survived by her children and 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four fur grandchildren; her five sisters and one brother, Gail Dassow of Stetsonville, Phyllis (Alex) Damrow of West Bend, Diane (Ron) Eisner, Jolene Quednow, Virginia Spacher and John Quednow Jr, all of Rib Lake; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents, John Sr. and Ruth Quednow; Baby Girl; Baby Boy; niece, Cindy Thums, ex-husband, father of her children, Bruce Brandner, brother-in-law Butch Dassow and her fur-daughter Ginger “Grandma.” Paid Obituary 138168

1932-2023 Emil was born on May 27, 1932. For two years he served in the U.S. Army at Fort Knox, Ky. He graduated from Michigan State University with a masters degree in Forestry. He was hired by the WI State Department of Forestry, and worked as a county forester for Taylor County for over 30 years. Emil was a member of the Lions Club for over 55 years. Hobbies included: puzzles, gardening, coin collecting, and all activities with the Medford Lions Club. Emil is survived by wife, Dorothy, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage; one sister, Ruth Ann Hutchinson, brother-in-law, Dan Westphal (Marilyn); daughter, Vicki Ann Murphy (John Saksa) of Inverness, Fla.; and son, David Falasky (Anne) of Wausau. He is further survived by grandson, Joran Oppelt (Jen) of Asheville, N.C.; granddaughter, Danyelle Eberhardt (Josh) of Edgar; grandchildren, Samuel Carly and Drew Falasky of Wausau; and four great-grandsons, Easton and Knox Eberhardt of Edgar, and Logan and Ashton Oppelt of Asheville, N.C. There will be a private family service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the WI Lions Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to MWCS.WS. Paid Obituary 138105

1926-2023 Faye L. Curran, 96, of Medford passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by family, under the care of Hope Hospice. A memorial service for Faye will take place at 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the United Methodist Church in Rib Lake, with Pastor John Hazen officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake. Visitation will take place on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the United Methodist Church in Rib Lake from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 p.m. Faye was born on July 21, 1926 to Howard and Elsie (Meyer) Ainsworth in Monico. She attended Monico school grades 1-9, and graduated from Three Lakes High School in 1944. Faye then went off to Langlade Teachers’ College in Antigo, to begin her training to fulfill her dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. She would spend the next 25 years taking night and weekend courses in Stevens Point to get her teaching degree, as she taught and raised her family. She married Harry Curran on Aug. 2, 1947 in Monico. She taught in Woodruff, Three Lakes and Eagle River elementary schools before starting her career in Rib Lake in 1950 where she would teach for the next 35 years until her retirement in 1988. Faye will be best remembered for her knack with children, and what a positive influence she was in so many of her students’ lives. Her patience and love knew no bounds. Her faith made her such a pillar of strength for her family. She would spend the last 13 years of her life totally immersed in the lives of her great-grandchildren. We were all beyond blessed to have (Faye, Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Auntie, Mrs. Curran) in our lives! Faye loved her flower gardens and would plant them wherever she could find a spot. At her home in Rib Lake she had 16 flower beds! In 1984 she received an award for having the best flower beds, and that plaque still sits in her largest bed to this day. Faye also enjoyed snowmobiling with Harry and friends, camping, crafts, knitting, her work with her church, and we can’t say this enough- her grand/great-grandchildren! Faye is survived by her children, Tom (Gail) Curran of Merrill and Kathy (Wayne) Laher of Medford; grandchildren, Kris (Jason) Lang, Linda (Gary) Radloff, John Laher, Mike (Laura) Curran, and Sarah Curran (Brian Bradshaw); great-grandchildren, Alex and Timmy Lang, Ella and Anna Curran, Sophia Curran, and step-great-grandchild, Rylan Bradshaw. Faye is further survived by other family and friends. Faye was preceded in death by her parents, Harry in 2004; and siblings, Lawrence, Marion, Dorothy, Howard, Mike, and Tom. 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 137709

1957-2023 Bruce W. Liazuk, 66, of Medford, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Aspirus Care and Rehab. A memorial service for Bruce will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Whittlesey with Pastor Ralph Shorey III officiating. Burial will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church in Whittlesey on Friday, June 23, 2023 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Bruce was born on March 4, 1957 to Stanley and Rose (Glebke) Liazuk in Gilman. He attended Gilman school and graduated from Gilman High School in 1975. He married Nancy Martin on May 28, 1977 and they later moved to Medford. Bruce worked for Weather Shield, Tombstone, Handel Motors, Christmas tree farms, and Krug Bus service throughout his career. Bruce was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and of course, the Packers and Brewers. He was also a WW2 buff. Bruce is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy Liazuk; daughter, Amy (Jason) Kohn and their children, Samantha, Rebecca “Becky”, and Benjamin; son, Justin and his daughters, Eva and Rylee; son, Michael (Nikki) Liazuk and their daughter, Emilia; sisters, Ellen Liazuk of Crestwood, Ill., Diana (Jon) Hillstead of Wisconsin Rapids, Carolyn (Alan) Siok of Gilman, and Jayne Kaczmarcik of Marshfield; sister-in-law Rita Liazuk. He is further survived by 18 nieces and nephews and 24 great-nieces and nephews. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bob, Gary “Butch”, and Ronald in infancy and nephew, Brian. 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 137768

1952-2023 Barbara “Barb” Olson, 70, of the town of Holway, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen. A funeral service celebrating Barb’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2023 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Holway with the Rev. Lynne Pahl officiating. Interment will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Barb was born Sept. 25, 1952 in Medford to William and Mattie (Miller) Schrock. She grew up in the town of Holway, where her family farmed. While working at a neighboring farm, she met her future husband, Dale Olson. The two were united in marriage on Oct. 7, 1974 in Waukegan, Ill. They resided in the town of Holway and farmed on Dale’s family farmstead while raising their three children. Barb also worked outside the home, working at area restaurants until purchasing her own. She owned and operated Cabin Café for many years. She then worked in local assisted living facilities until she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, bird watching, flower gardening and listening to old time country music. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She is survived by her three children, Allen (Araceli) Olson of Onalaska, Chad (Jennifer) Olson of Stetsonville, Sarah (Joe) Serrano of Dorchester; daughter-in-law, Joanna Olson of Onalaska; nine siblings; eight grandchildren, Jaylin, Caleb, Ryleigh and Kinlee Olson, Joseph and Mya Serrano, Karsten and August Olson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Dale on May 6, 2014; and two sisters. 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 137619

1941-2023 Barbara Wachsmuth, age 81 of Owen, went home to Jesus on Sunday June 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9 at Holy Rosary Catholic ChurchinOwenwith Father Michael Hayden officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Barbara was born in the Town of Hoard on Oct. 8, 1941 to Clayton and Theresa (Fritsch) Rahn. She married the love of her life, Gerald Wachsmuth, on Dec. 2 1960. Together, they had three children Dawn Ruppert, Mark (Bonnie) Wachsmuth, Robin (Robert) Clift. The things most important to Barbara were faith, family and friends. She loved life and had a smile and laugh to brighten any room. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She is survived by her husband; her three children; grandson, Jason Wachsmuth; sister Sandy (Nick) Wirtala; brother, Joseph (Jody) Scidmore; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Barabara was predeceased in death by her father, Clayton Rahn; mother, Theresa Scidmore; step-father, Robert Scidmore; and her brother, Doug Rahn. Paid Obituary 137667