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Arthur “Art” A. Simmerman

Arthur “Art” A. Simmerman, 78, Cornell, passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at his home. Public visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, at Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell. A private family graveside service will be held in the Cleveland Cemetery, Town of Cleveland, Chippewa County.
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Joan E. Speers

1938-2023 Joan E. Speers, age 84, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Born in Ashland, on Dec. 8, 1938, Joan spent her early childhood in Park Falls until her family relocated to Athens, in 1946. Joan married Gilbert Speers on April 27, 1963. They lived in the Minneapolis area and settled in Robbinsdale, Minn. where Joan remained until her passing. Joan is ...

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Nicholas P. “Nick” Draszkiewicz

1996-2023 Nicholas P. “Nick” Draszkiewicz, 27, of Medford, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 6 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford with Fr. Patrick McConnell officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Nick was born Aug. 26, 1996 in Medford to Frank and...

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Mary Faye Benn

1944-2023 Mary Faye Benn passed away at her home on Sept. 12, 2023. Mary was born on Oct. 28, 1944, in Marshfield, to parents Anton Mushel and Vivian Pearl (Dittrich) Mushel. Mary was 78 years old at passing. Mary grew up in Medford, and graduated from Medford High School in 1962. Her first job outside of the family farm was as a waitress at Dutchland Dairy in Milwaukee. She...

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Lawrence Rau

Lawrence Rau, 69, of Star Prairie, was called to his eternal home on Sept. 14, 2023, after a long struggle with his health. Lawrence grew up on the family farm in Goodrich, being the fifth of six children, born to John and Myrtle Rau. He was a graduate of Medford Sr. High School. In 1974, Lawrence married Marilyn Kloth at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford. After their marriag...

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Gayle Ann Lewis

1969-2023 Gayle Ann Lewis passed away on Sept. 15, 2023 at Marshfield Hospital. She was born July 18, 1969 at Medford Memorial Hospital to Lester and Patricia Lewis. She lived in the City of Medford and Town of Molitor. She attended Medford Area Schools graduating from Medford Senior High in 1987. She graduated from UW Stevens Point in 1991 with a BA in Business Administr...

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Robert Cummings

Robert Cummings, 69, passed away peacefully in his home on Sept. 17, 2023. Bobby was born on Oct. 28, 1953 to Edwin and Louise Cummings in Phillips. He built his life in Ogema, where he loved hunting, farming, watching movies, listening to his music, playing video games, and hanging out in his shop with family and friends. He held many titles in life, but his favorite was being D...

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