Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services

04/29/2026

Remembering & Celebrating the life of Barbara A. Nordness

She will be laid to rest with her husband John in a private service for family at Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake.

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04/29/2026

***Service Update for Debra Ann Block***

A Celebration of Debbie’s life will be held from 12-4 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Northwoods Archers Clubhouse, N2314 Pirus Drive, Withee, WI 54498.

“God always takes the prettiest flowers first” – a quote about Debbie from her brother.

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04/28/2026

Remembering, Honoring & Celebrating the life of John M. Stapleton

A Celebration of John's life will be held at a later date and will be announced.

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04/28/2026

Honoring, Remembering & Celebrating the life of Alan G. Rhyner

Visitation: 9-11 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Prentice

Memorial Mass: 11 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Prentice

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04/20/2026

Honoring, Remembering & Celebrating the life of James A. Jari, a U.S. Army veteran

Visitation: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., Friday, April 24, 2026 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Friday, April 24, 2026 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

Military honors will immediately follow the service at the church.

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04/20/2026

In Loving Memory of Lovell G. Ives, former band director at Medford High School

The first fall concert at UW-Green Bay Weidner Center for the Performing Arts will be in Lovell's honor. Watch for the date and time.

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04/06/2026

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03/31/2026

Remembering the life of Daren G. Horton

As per Daren's request, no services will be held.

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03/27/2026

***Service update for Gary Swesnon**

Honoring, Remembering & Celebrating the life of Gary O. Swenson

On May 2, 2026, a small service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Midway Church, located within Midway Village Museum, followed by a Celebration of Life from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Lakeview Room at Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Directional signage will be available to guide guests to each location.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend either or both gatherings. Food and refreshments will be served as we come together to honor and celebrate Gary’s life.

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