Price County Review

Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the age of 86. Loving husband to Donna (Nee Meyer). Father of Cindy, John and Patty. Grandfather of John Michael Jr., William, Grace, Elizabeth, and Jared. Jerome "Mike" was born on October 30, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI. to Jerome P. Gebhard and Arian (nee Ramstahl) Gebhard. Mike and Donna were lifelong partners who met in grade school. They celebrated 60 years married before she preceded him in August 2019. Mike's business pursuits were primarily in real estate development and construction including a notable partnership with Gerry Nell at Gebhard Nell Construction which they co-founded in 1966. Mike was also the founder of Lake...

Kenneth Leonard Meives, 80, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022, in Rochester, MN. Kenneth was born on June 20, 1942, in Phillips, WI, to Marion and Rosella (Neisen) Meives. Kenneth was the second oldest of nine children and grew up on the family farm in Elk, WI. He attended Arbutus Hill Elementary school and was active in the Camp Merrill 4-H club. Following his graduation from Phillips high school in 1960 Kenneth entered the workforce. He worked various odd jobs and construction in the Twin Cities, MN for many years. In his down time, Kenneth enjoyed dancing and listening to Polka music, jigsaw puzzles and dining at the Pizza Ranch. He was an outdoorsman and...

Donald C. "Don" Chizek, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 4, 2022. He was born on Nov. 12, 1959, in Portage, Wis., the son of the late James and Shirley (Plyer) Chizek. Don was a 1978 graduate of Lodi High School. He had been employed with the Lodi Canning Company for many years. Don had a variety of interests and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling Wisconsin on his prized Suzuki cycle He is survived by his son, James (Casey) Chizek; three grandchildren, Catie Duerst, James "JJ" and Maddie Chizek; his sister, Michelle (Greg) Chizek; brother, Frank (Jakki) Chizek; and other relatives and many friends. A memorial service celebrating Don's life...

Judith M. "Judy" Weger, age 80, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at her home, following a long illness. She was born in Madison on March 4, 1942, the daughter of Frank and Marion DiMartino. Judy was raised in the Greenbush neighborhood and graduated from Madison Central High School in 1960. Judy married David Smith on June 25, 1960, and they had two children. She worked for the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation for 38 years. Judy married James "JC" Weger on May 12, 1989, and together they owned and operated a resort in Phillips, Weger's Northwoods, formerly the Big Elk Resort. Judy and Jim enjoyed traveling to many places throughout the country, and...

Franklin Valentine Knox, age 94, passed away on Monday, Oct 4, 2021 at Azura Memory Care. He was born on Feb 14, 1927 in Merrill WI the son of Walter E Knox and Delia J (Touchette) Knox. He married Mary E (Rogers) Knox on Feb 14, 1947 in Madison WI. Prior to graduation from high school he joined the Navy. Upon return he met Mary, married and pursued his high school diploma. He joined the Dane County Traffic Police as Patrolman and continued extra training to work his way up the ladder. He retired as Director. He moved to Phillips WI where he and Mary lived the rest of the lives. Franklin loved golfing, snowmobiling and nature. He was always there to help a neighbor in need. Franklin is...

Robert "Bob" Allen Bramer, 76 of Elkhorn, WI, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Golden Years in Walworth, WI. He was born July 1, 1945 in Phillips, WI, the son of the late Arnold (Gus) and Julia (Muslick) Bramer. Bob graduated from Phillips High School Class of 1963. He went onto graduate from UW- Stevens Point in 1967 with a Bachelor's Degree in Wild Life Management with a law enforcement emphasis. Bob served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969 as a US Military Policeman stationed in Japan at Camp Zama and Tachikawa Air Force Base. He was a police officer in Kaukauna, WI from 1970 to 1972. Bob was united in marriage to Marilyn Hanson on July 11, 1970 at Our Saviour's...

MADISON - James Raymond Tollers, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Oakwood Village West. He was born a triplet on Sept. 19, 1942, in Superior, Wis., the son of Rudolph and Opal (Jodell) Tollers. James was a member of Lutheran Church of the Living Christ, an usher at the Civic Center, a proud Cub Scout leader and a Mason. He loved to travel all over the country, liked fishing, archery and playing cards, and enjoyed outdoor sports. James was a weaver and a potter. Having a knack for growing tomatoes, he was widely known at Oakwood as the "tomato man." What he loved most about his pottery, weaving and growing of tomatoes was that he always had something to give to people. He...

Helen (Kudrna) Polacek, 86, went home to her Lord, April 28, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. Born October 5, 1934 in Phillips, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sedonia Kudrna. Helen and her late husband, George Polacek, were blessed with 6 children. Helen was presently a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, in Watertown. Survivors include four daughters, Ginny (Matt) Smith of Watertown, Mary Lou (Tom) Wirtz of Pewaukee, Katie (Lowell) Rausch of Deerfield and Marcy (Steve) Pfeifer of Green Bay; two sons, Joe (Ruth) of Madison and Rick (Pewaukee); grandchildren; great grandchildren; and siblings, Mary Alice Mc Mullen, Irene Kruchten, Patty Neumaier and Ethel...

Brenda Lee Travis, 59, passed away on March 21, 2021. Brenda was born on July 11, 1961 to Marian Schuh and Claude Anderson in Phillips, Wisconsin. She was a beloved friend, mother, wife, grandmother, sister and daughter who enjoyed the simple act of making others smile. Her hobbies include getting a free Slurpee on her birthday, adopting dogs from the shelters, and enjoying a hot Carmel Macchiato on the front porch. At an early age, Brenda took a leap of faith and moved to Midland, TX where she married and had two kids, Hannah and Nathan Bowden, whom she spent much of her love and focus on. In 2005, Brenda was re-married to Tommy Kurt Travis and continued to build her home with his two kids...

Garrick "Gary" Jasurda, 73 of Lake Mills, passed away on Friday, February 5th at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center surrounded by his family. Gary was born on May 4, 1947 in Phillips, Wisconsin to Edward and Antionette (Tingo) Jasurda. Gary married Marian Sobieski on August 19, 1967 at St. Mary's of Czestochowa Catholic Church in South Fork, Hawkins, Wisconsin. Gary received his teaching certificate at Taylor County Teachers College in 1968 and started his teaching career in Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Mt. Scenario College in Ladysmith, WI, Gary and Marian moved to Lake Mills in 1970 where Gary taught math and science at the Lake Mills Middle...

Lorraine passed peacefully with family at her side on January 12, 2021. Lorraine was born November 26, 1930, to James and Elise (Zielke) Zeman. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, known as Harpo; son Sammy; her parents; brothers Allan, Edward, and James Zeman; sisters Jeanette (late Andy) Holzl, Marilyn (late Al) Shirley, and Dorothy (late Richard) Grygleski. She is survived by her children Vicki (Monty) Kreyer, Charles (Kathryn) Marks, and Lisa Marks; her sisters Gae (late Howard) Meister; Gloria (late Reverend Eugene) Paulus; brother Norman (Sharon) Zeman; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Lorraine was born with a...

Thelma Eddy, 105, formerly of South Beloit, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Madison County Hospital, Winterset, IA. She was born June 18, 1915 in Goodrich, KS, the daughter of Claude and Lydia (Brownrigg) Trigg. Thelma was a graduate of L.I.F.E. Bible College, Los Angeles, CA. She married Reverend Norman Eddy on August 12, 1936 in Blue Mound, KS. He predeceased her on May 15, 1990. Thelma was active in church ministry along with her husband at the Phillips, WI, Foursquare Church; Independence, IA, Foursquare Church; and the Beloit, WI, Foursquare Church. She was a woman of faith and an inspiration to all who knew her. Thelma was a wonderful partner with Norman and an...

James Francis Premeau, age 81 of Wausau WI, passed away unexpectantly, but peacefully with his family by his side on September 16, 2020. He was survived by his daughter Gena Marie Laabs (Patrick), grandchildren Kelley Garcia (George), Melissa Fox (Michael), Gary Kroening Jr. (Codie), great grandchildren Angela, Gena, Aspen, Sawyer, Chelsea, Taylor, great great grandchildren Skylar, Kayl and soon to be born Riley Grace, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by his father Vilas (Frenchy) Premeau, his mother Dorothy Ehler and loving partner Suzanne Larson, along with other aunts and uncles. Anyone that knew Jim knows he was a passionate sportsman, deer hunter,...

Maxine Kronberger, 79, passed away peacefully at the Friendly Village Nursing Home in Rhinelander, WI on Saturday, September 12. She was born on May 8, 1941, the daughter of Joe and Evelyn Woodie in Park Falls, WI. She attended St. Anthony's Catholic School then graduated from Park Falls Lincoln High School in 1959. Maxine then immediately sought employment in the area working for numerous employers over the years as an administrative assistant. She also spent several years working in the Hayward, WI area before returning to Park Falls in retirement. Maxine briefly resided in Woodruff, WI before spending her final years in Rhinelander. On March 3, 1962 Maxine married James A. Kronberger and...

Timothy Raymond Johns of Park Falls, Wisconsin died peacefully on July 24, 2020 surrounded by his family and his loving wife and childhood sweetheart, Diane. Tim was born on February 27, 1941 to Raymond and La Nora Johns at Milwaukee's Columbia Hospital. He grew up in Whitefish Bay, vacationed in Minocqua and attended college at University of Wisconsin-Madison. He married Diane Irene Cook on December 29, 1962 during their senior year, and graduated UW with a Bachelors of Business Administration. Tim built a career at Kremers Urban Pharmaceutical Company in Mequon, WI where he served as president until 1983. In 1977, Tim and Diane purchased a lake house "Aquila" in Minocqua on Lake Tomahawk....

Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the age of 82 years. Loving wife of Jerome "Mike" Gebhard. Mother of Cindy, John and Patty. Grandma of John Michael Jr., William, Grace, Elizabeth and Jared. Donna was born on April 5, 1937, in Milwaukee, WI. to Arthur and Francis Meyer. On February 7, 1959, she married Jerome "Mike" Gebhard. They raised three children, Cindy, John and Patty. The couple were lifelong companions who met in grade school and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past February. Donna, the founder of Lake Country Racquet & Athletic Club was an accomplished shooter, tennis player and golfer. Donna was a lionheart, her lively and quick-witted...