1923-2020 Clarence “Windy” J. Boxrucker, 96, of Stetsonville, passed away on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 at his residence in the town of Deer Creek, under the care of his family and Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel with Reverend David Clements officiating. Military Rites were held following the service at the funeral home by the Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post No. 519, Stetsonville. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 4-7 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial followed at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Stetsonville. Pallbearers were his grandsons. Windy was born on April 11, 1923, in Dorchester, to Jacob and Elizabeth (Schumacher) Boxrucker. He attended Dorchester and Stetsonville area schools. After his education, he drove log truck for Peterson Lumber and played semi-pro baseball for the Chicago Cubs. In 1943, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, until 1946. He was a World War II veteran in the Blue Devils - 88th Division. After returning to the area after the military, he was united in marriage to Marjorie “Marge” Waldhart on July 24, 1946 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stetsonville. Together, they welcomed six children. Windy worked for O & N Lumber Company, Stetsonville Farmers Union Co-Op and drove gas truck for Fred Dahl. He retired as a foreman at Foremost Foods in Medford. In retirement, he was a hobby farmer in the town of Deer Creek, worked with Stockwell Auction and operated Jake’s Bar in Stetsonville for a period of time. In Windy’s free time, he enjoyed mowing the lawn, polka music, shuttling the Amish community, curling, bowling and spending time with his family. Windy was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stetsonville, past fire chief of the Stetsonville Volunteer Fire Department and Boxrucker-Berry American Legion Post No. 519, Stetsonville. Left to cherish in Windy’s memory is his wife, Marge of Stetsonville; children, Judith (Warren) Vircks of Cudahy, Jayne Ehlert, Jay (Karen) Boxrucker and Jina (Robert) Lange, all of Medford and Jeffry (Diane) Boxrucker of Norman, Okla.; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; three greatgreat- grandchildren; and a brother, Edward Boxrucker of Medford. Along with his parents, Windy was preceded in death by his son, John “Jack” Boxrucker in 2019; sonin- law, Gene Ehlert in 2015; brothers, Al (Agnes) and Raymond (Arlene) Boxrucker; sisters, Leona (Ed) Blasel and Delores (Adolph) Dums; and his sister-inlaw, Jean Boxrucker. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Windy’s name can be made to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Stetsonville or Hope Hospice and Palliative Care of Medford. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake are entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com. Paid Obituary 84787

Dexter Everhart, 60, of Abbotsford, previously known as Dale Everhard, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 3, 2020 due to complications from surgery. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22 at First Presbyterian Church in Abbotsford. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. with the memorial service at 11 a.m. Dexter is survived by his mother, Lori Everhard; sister, Darlene (Stephen) LaFave; brother, Don (Gloria) Everhard; and one true love, Bonnie Brodziski. He was an uncle to Julie, Michael, Penny, Robert Louis II, Carolyn and Dalton; and a great uncle to McKenzie, Delaney and Elise. Dexter was preceded in death by his father, Reverend Robert L. Everhard. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. The family requests no plants or flowers. Paid Obituary 84837

1928-2020 Harold Bartelt, 91, of Medford, passed away on Jan. 31, 2020 at Aspirus Care and Rehab. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church with Pastor Kenneth Bittorf officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Harold was born on Feb. 15, 1928 to George and Bertha (Klein) Bartelt in the township of Goodrich. He served in the Army Air Force from 1946-1947 and was stationed in the Philippines as a right gunner on a B-17. After his service he worked at the Medford Creamery, where he met his wife, Frances Kauss. They were married on May 22, 1948 and she preceded him in death on Dec. 10, 2013. Harold worked construction most of his life. He worked for Kelly and Baumann Trenching, Mueller pipelines and Michel’s Pipeline before starting Bartelt Trucking. He owned and operated Bartelt Trucking until his retirement. Harold is survived by his six children, Terry (Barbara) Bartelt of Oak Creek, Harold (Jayne) Bartelt of Longview, Wash., Edward Bartelt of Cape Coral, Fla., Ronald (Sue) Bartelt of Muskego, Karen (Andy) Prado of West Allis and Jeff Bartelt of Medford; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Harold is further survived by his brothers, Kenneth (Doris) Bartelt of Medford and Bernie (Bernice) Bartelt of New Berlin; sister-in-law, Elaine Bartelt of Medford; and many other family and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, Harold was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Laura Bartelt; sisters, Ethel Klimeck, Darlene Gordon and in infancy, Phyllis; brothers, Melvin (Mary) Bartelt and Donald Bartelt; and brothers-in-law, John Klimeck and Ron Gordon. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Harold’s name may be given to St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 84831

1939-2020 Duane Scott, 80, of Westboro, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at the Ogema Baptist Church. Pastor Don Rhody will be officiating. Visitation will take place at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Duane was born on July 10, 1939 in Westboro to Elmer and Emma (Peterson) Scott. He married Jean E. Hanson on July 20, 1957 and she survives. Duane displayed an exceptional work ethic his entire life. He worked for Tombstone Pizza, Taylor County, town of Westboro and Sanitary District. He had multiple other jobs including road construction, logging, working at a cheese factory and sawmill. Additionally, he never strayed from his love of logging and making thousands of cords of firewood. Duane enjoyed making lawns, spreading gravel, lawn mowing, snow removal, campfires, baking, eating sweets and ice cream. He loved singing and listening to country and gospel music (Gaither’s). He loved his pets - cat, Buddy and dog, Josie. Duane greatly loved spending time with his family and attending the numerous gatherings and activities. Duane’s faith in Jesus Christ was very important to him and he talked about “the good Lord” daily. In addition to his wife, Duane is survived by his children and grandchildren, Steven Scott (Caley and Alec), Julie Scott (Jordan and Stephanie), Cathy and Jeff Shaw (Zachary, Clayton, Lindsey, Michayla and Taylor), David and Sharon Scott (Jamie, Jessica, Jennifer, Bridgett, Madeline and Jeremy) and Greg and Katie Scott (Tarek, Kylee, Kaylee, Kinley and Treyden); 24 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Liz Johnson of Gilbert, Ariz. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Duane was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Steven; and siblings, Janelle Burke, Mildred Kestler, Robert Scott and infant sister. Paid Obituary 84692

1941-2020 Carol A. Amundson, 78, a former resident of Medford, passed away on Jan. 31, 2020 at Abbotsford Health Care Center in Abbotsford, where she had resided for the past three years, most recently under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. She was surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey with Pastor Ralph C. Shorey III officiating. Visitation will take place at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at a later date. Carol was born to the late Clarence A. and Eleanor A. (Fancher) Scidmore on Aug. 2, 1941 in Janesville. She attended Spencer Area Elementary School and was a graduate of Janesville Craig High School. She married DeLyle Amundson on Dec. 26, 1959 in Janesville and they were later divorced. After her marriage, Carol worked at Harvey Company, Weather Shield Manufacturing, and in retirement, worked at Happy Joe’s. In her free time, Carol enjoyed cooking, curling, golfing, bowling, trips to the casino, traveling and spending time with family. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Whittlesey. Carol is survived by her special friend, Lloyd Gebert of Medford; children, Stuart (Lynn) Amundson of Medford, Steve (Marcy) Amundson of Abbotsford, Kristine (Ken) Dean of Warrens and Timothy Amundson of Poynette; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Don (Dianne) Scidmore of Thorp, Dale (Ruth) Scidmore of Stone Lake; and sister-in-law, Lois Scidmore of Conway, Ariz. Along with her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her brother, Robert. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Carol’s name can be made out to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 84788

1936-2020 Delores “Toppy” K. Smith, 84, a former Medford resident, passed away on Jan. 20, 2020 at Azura Memory Care in Wausau, where she had resided for the past two years. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel with Father Michael Hayden officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Delores was born in Merrill on Jan. 9, 1936 to the late Arnold and Lucille (Jahnke) Wyland. She attended Schultz Spur Grade School in Merrill and was a 1954 graduate of Merrill High School. Delores married John “Jack” Kelley Smith on July 24, 1954 in Merrill and he preceded her in death in 2007. Delores and Jack were 4-H leaders for Lincoln County for a number of years. She and Jack resided in California until 1956, when her and Jack farmed in the town of Merrill until 1968. The family then moved to Iron Ridge and farmed there until 1972. From there, they moved to the Medford area and farmed in the town of Browning. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Ladies Aide. She cooked at Miracle Mile Diner and worked at Hurd Millwork until retirement. In her free time, Delores enjoyed cooking, gardening, dancing, playing cards and socializing with family and friends. Delores is survived by siblings, Lorretta (Ron “Pudge”) Hulke, Allan (Doris) Wyland, Arnold “Butch” (Carol) Wyland and Sandy (Fran) Doering; nine children, Kay (Rod) Newman, John Smith Jr., Jean Dehn, Beth Chariton, Judy Akey, Abe (Nathalie) Smith, Peter (Dawn) Smith, Mary (Jon) Heineman and Sally Smith; 23 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Delores was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Glorian (Rusty) Sukow, Verdaine (Ken) Mattson, Patty (Scott) Stevenson, Emily (Dave) Streich and Pearl (Fred) Walburger; and sons-in-law, Ed Chariton and Karl Dehn. Hemer Funeral Services of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 84540

1931-2020 Florine Elaine Filipiak, 89, passed away on Jan. 23, 2020, surrounded by her loving children. She is now in the loving arms of Jesus. Florine was born on Jan. 5, 1931, to Frederick and Josephine (Votruba) Erdman. She grew up in the Ladysmith area and graduated from Ladysmith High School in 1948. Her first job was working as a secretary for an insurance company in Ladysmith. In 1951, she married Ernest C. Filipiak. They farmed for many years in the Jump River area, while raising their six children. They moved to Gilman in 1974, where they remained. Florine and her husband ran the Florine motel for many years. They later spent a few years in Florida, where she worked as a dispatcher for a construction company, but eventually they returned to Gilman. Florine also worked as a secretary at the DNR office in Medford and at the Commission on Aging Department at the Taylor County Courthouse in Medford. Florine remained living in Gilman until she had a stroke in May of 2019. She eventually moved to Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire, so she could be closer to her daughter. She was also under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Florine loved to garden, make crafts and care for the many pets she had over the years. She loved watching the birds in her bird feeder and taking care of her precious cat, Boots. Her greatest joy, however, came from the love she had for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She always had a smile on her face and had a wonderful sense of humor. Her compassion and love were her greatest gifts to all those who knew and loved her. Florine is survived by her children, Lori Robinson of Stanley, Nora (Patrick) Wood of Eau Claire, Robert (Debbie) Filipiak of Westboro and Tom (Natalie) Filipiak and Jerry Filipiak, all of Florida; her 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her family more than words can ever express. Florine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernie; her son, George Filipiak; two brothers, Frederick (Helen) Erdman Jr. and Robert (Mabel) Erdman; and her grandson, Kenny Robinson. A funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Hannibal with Pastor Beverly Thompson officiating. Visitation was held at the church on Wednesday from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial followed at Mount Nebo Cemetery in Jump River. Plombon Funeral home assisted the family with arrangements. Special thanks to St. Croix Hospice for the incredible care she received. Words can never express the appreciation for the many loving hours spent caring for her and her family as well. Many thanks also to the amazing staff at Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire. Thank you for making her feel like she was living at home, surrounded by loving family. Special thanks also to her pastor, Bev Thompson, for giving mom such peace about this next journey of her life, as well as the wonderful support to her family. Paid Obituary 84459

1943-2020 John E. Reichert, 76, of Medford, formerly of Yorkville, Ill., passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2020 at Mayo Health Clinic in La Crosse. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. at the VFW Post No. 5729, 240 S. 8th Street, Medford. Full military honors will be performed to honor John’s service in the Army. John was born on July 24, 1943 to Fabian and Marion (Leigh) Reichert. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in John’s memory to Taylor County Humane Society, 819 S. Gibson Street, Medford, WI 54451 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome. com. Paid Obituary 84362

1950-2020 On Jan. 19, 2020, Dennis Craig Schurr, 69, recently of Almond, N.C., slipped away peacefully at home following years struggling with illnesses due to agent orange exposure during his service as an airborne ranger in the Army in Vietnam. A celebration of life will be held in Ohio at a later date. Funeral and interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Den was known and loved as someone who never knew a stranger and did nothing in a small way. He was kind, jovial, generous and service-oriented. He enjoyed playing with various personas and costumes, from Victorian Father Christmas to Civil War Sutler. Den leaves behind his beloved wife, Karen Lisbeth “KaeLi” (Lier) Schurr, close friends in high school, they reconnected in 1998 and were married in 2010; and two canine companions, Comet and Bella, who were a constant presence and source of comfort, especially in his final years. Den was born on June 24, 1950 to John Franklin and Eileen (Bodenmiller) Schurr and raised in Sidney, Ohio. He belonged to the First Baptist Church. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1968 and joined the U.S. Army in October 1968, rising to the rank of Staff Sargant E-6 following Ranger School. Beginning in November 1969, Mr. Schurr served two tours in Vietnam, was an 82nd Airborne Division Ranger, Long Range Patrol team leader and advisor to the South Vietnamese Army. In the first tour, he served as a Ranger instructor for K Co. 75th Infantry Rangers. In the second tour, he was a light and heavy weapons specialist for the 52nd Vietnamese Ranger Battalion. He was a two-time recipient of the Bronze Star. Following his military service, Mr. Schurr worked in sales management in the building trade industry in Pittsburgh, Penn. from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s. He then worked as a national architectural representative for Hurd Windows and Doors, retiring in 2010. While living in Pittsburgh, he was involved in fund raising drives for WQED-TV (PBS)/WQED-FM (NPR). He also bicycled cross country with “Wandering Wheels,” completing two of three coast-to-coast across America rides. He moved to North Carolina in 1999 and lived at the Outer Banks from 2000 to 2016. He spent the last three years living in Almond, N.C. in the mountains of far western North Carolina. An interest in antiques led to a passion for Civil War history. He became a recognized expert to researchers, authors, museums and collectors. One of his major accomplishments was serving as an expert witness to facilitate the return to Brown University (Rhode Island) of a stolen Civil War sword of Col. Rush Hawkins that he had discovered. Mr. Schurr was also instrumental in planning and presenting “Flags Over Hatteras,” a week of events in 2011-12 recognizing important North Carolina Civil War history under auspices of the Friends of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum on Hatteras Island during the nation’s Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. A descendants’ reunion, conference with nationally-known historians, and exhibition that he co-curated were largely funded by an auction that he envisioned and orchestrated. Den is survived by his daughters, Elaine Cantrell (Keith) of Sidney, Ohio, Stephanie Pohlman (Mark) of Osgood, Ohio and Jennifer Atkinson (Luke) of Wallington, London, England; grandchildren, Keegan (Alyssa) Cantrell, Kaleb (Ashtin Barnes) Cantrell, Cassie Pohlman, Cody Pohlman, Colton Pohlman, Ashlynn Hensley, Micalah Hensley, Dylan Hensley; great-grandchildren, Amirrah Bolden, Atheyia Bolden and Liam Cantrell; his brothers, J. Douglas Schurr (Cindy) of Crossville, Tenn. and Mark S. Schurr of Sidney, Ohio; a sister, Cheryl (Michael) Schurr Byars of London, Ohio; brother-in-law, Michael Stuart Lier of Tipp City, Ohio; nieces, Nancy (Andrea) Schurr of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Emily (Emily) Schurr Stapf of Knoxville, Tenn. Den was preceded in death by a grandchild, Christen Hensley; a great-grandchild, Winston Cantrell; and a brother-in-law, Gerhard E. “Casey” Lier. Memorial donations can be made to the Stecoah Valley Center, 121 School House Rd., Robbinsville, NC 28771, designated in his memory for the Veterans Memorial project or to the Stecoah Township Rescue Squad and Fire Dept., 30 Loyd and Lydia Dr., Robbinsville, NC 28771. Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Schurr family. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com. Paid Obituary 84569

1945-2020 After a long and arduous journey to everlasting peace, Karen Ada Hamrick passed away in the early hours of Jan. 12, 2020, on her 75th birthday, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. at Nimsgern Funeral Home in Woodruff. Visitation will be held Saturday at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Following the service will be a luncheon and celebration of life at the funeral home. The family would enjoy hearing from those who wish to share a story or memory. Please feel free to wear purple if possible, as it was Karen’s favorite color. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations to your favorite charity in her memory. Karen was born to Clifford and Gertrude Naumann on Jan. 12, 1945, in Medford. She often shared fond memories of her childhood, spent with the neighborhood children and her older brother, Dean. She married her high school sweetheart, Ron Hamrick, in 1962. They moved to the Minocqua area, where they were blessed with three children and 47 years of marriage until Ron’s passing in 2009. She found a true second family made up of owners, coworkers, customers and friends while employed at Mama’s Supper Club for almost three decades. Karen will always be remembered for her vibrant smile and hearty laugh heard across the dining room and her ability to make everyone around her feel so happy and special. In her spare time, outside of work and raising her children, she enjoyed gardening, making flower arrangements, reading, watching Westerns and above all, playing cards with “the girls”. Karen was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend and she will be deeply missed by her family and the countless hearts and souls she has touched over the years. Karen is survived by her son, Jeff Hamrick (Mickey Joy); her daughters, Kim Hamrick (Chuck Pfeil) and Nekole Hamrick (Sean Maloney); her brother, Dean Naumann; and many other extended family members and dear friends. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Gertrude Naumann; her husband, Ron Hamrick; and her father and mother-in-law, Gordon and Ingrid Hamrick. The family would like to thank the staff and many caregivers at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Howard Young Medical Center, Avanti Health and Rehabilitation Center and Ascension Hospice. A special heartfelt thank you goes out to Karen’s private caregivers and close friends for all of their love, kindness and support. Mom, we thank you for being the person you were, for all that you taught us, for all that you gave us, and all the love you had for us. We are who we are because of you. We wouldn’t trade the time we had with you for anything. We will hold you in our hearts forever. All our love, Jeff, Kim and Nicky Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral. com Nimsgern Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Paid Obituary 84175