Susan “Sue” K. Gipp (Justman), age 73, of Tripoli, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at Nimsgern Funeral Home in Woodruff. Family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Nimsgern Funeral Home in Woodruff and on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Sue was born July 22, 1950, in Marshfield, the daughter of Roy and Vivien (Johnson) Justman. After the passing of her father, she was lovingly raised by her mother and stepfather, Vivien (Johnson) Bloom and Leo Bloom. She married Don Gipp on March 7, 1970, in Marshfield. Sue is best remembered for owning and operating Gipper’s Reel Em Inn located in the Willow River Region with her husband, Don. She loved cheering on the Packers and Brewers, and adored her familyespecially her grandchildren. Sue is lovingly survived by her son, Corey (Jennifer) Gipp of Hatley, and brothers: Dennis (Pam) Bloom of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., and Ronald (Judy Lyon) Bloom of Alpharetta, Ga. She is further survived by her grandchildren: Hunter and livia Gipp. Susan was preceded in death by her mother, father, stepfather and husband. nline condolences may be shared at www. nimsgernfuneral.com. The Nimsgern Funeral Home is assisting the Gipp family with funeral arrangements. Paid obituary 147147

Cecil Hornick-Ewert Cecil Hornick-Ewert, 97, a long time resident of Colby, peacefully passed away at Our House Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls, surrounded by her family on January 6, 2024. Born in Baraboo, on April 11, 1926, to Roy and Blanche (Pickett) Powers, she was raised in Baraboo and graduated from Baraboo High School in 1944. On May 17, 1947, she married Harry Hornick, and together they had three children: Earl, Barb and Skip, while residing in the Madison area until 1957. The family then moved to the Minneapolis area, where their fourth child, Darrell, was born. In 1970, they relocated to the Unity/Colby area, where Cecil worked at Figi’s in Marshfield during the Christmas season for several years. After Harry’s passing in 1987, she married Myron Ewert on October 10, 1997, and together they farmed until his passing in 2002. Cecil found joy in reading, bowling, crossword puzzles and volunteering at the Colby Food Pantry. She also cherished spending time with family and friends, watching softball games, and was an enthusiastic supporter of the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers, especially her favorite Brewer, Cory Hart. She was a proud member of the Colby VFW, Zion Lutheran Church, and a former member and past president of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary #358. She is survived by her children: Earl (Carolyn) Hornick of Brandon, Fla., Barb (Dwayne) Rahn-Miller of Bemidji, Minn., daughter-in-law, Shelly Hornick of Eugene, Ore., and Darrell (Jean) Hornick of Holcombe, as well as sisters-in-law, Garnell Powers, Peg Powers and Barb Hornick; 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Cecil was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Hornick, second husband, Myron Ewert, son, Skip Hornick, son-in-law, Terry Rahn, grandson, Jeremy Crow, great-grandson, Jared Crow, brothers: Roy Jr. Powers, Earl Powers, Lynn Powers and Harland Powers, sister-in-law, Alice Powers, brother-in-law, Butch Hornick, sister-in-law, Shirley Hornick, and brother-in-law, Lefty Hornick. The family expresses gratitude to those who cared for Cecil at the Dix apartments in Colby, Tammy Koenig and Billie Edblom from Inclusa, everyone at Our House Assisted Living, and the St. Croix Hospice team. A celebration of life will be held later this summer to honor Cecil’s memory. Paid obituary 147150

Lloyd Richard Kalepp, age 86, of Dorchester, unexpectedly passed away on January 5, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford, on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. The Rev. Don Bruce will preside. Family and friends are welcome from 9 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at the church. Burial will follow at Christ Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Holton with military honors provided by the Dorchester American Legion Post #517. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements. Lloyd was born to Clarence and Margaret (Bremer) Kalepp on February 28, 1937, in Dorchester. He was a devoted National Guard member, answering the call of duty during the Berlin Crisis. After graduating from Dorchester High School, he dedicated his efforts to the family business. He started with a dairy farm that transformed into Kalepp Fish Farm, incorporating a Christmas Tree farm, logging, and diverse enterprises, ensuring year-round activity. Remaining a bachelor, Lloyd found joy in the outdoors, indulging in hobbies such as hunting, photography, and earning a pilot’s license. A lifelong learner, he mastered the art of fixing and rehabilitating equipment, and even holding a patent with his father on an aerator. Lloyd’s wealth of knowledge made him a valuable resource for many. Guided by a strong faith in God, Lloyd exuded a good-natured personality, endearing him to all who crossed his path. Fondly remembered as a perpetual jokester, he infused gatherings with joy and laughter. His playful spirit and infectious sense of humor created enduring memories etched in our hearts. Lloyd is survived by his sisters: Bonnie Polzin of Middleton and Bernice Kalepp of Medford. He is the proud uncle of four nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Eugene. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 147148

Duane Herbert Meyers, age 80, of Colby, passed away at home in the arms of his loving wife, Marilyn, on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023. Duane was born on October 25, 1943, the first child of Herbert Jr. and Lenore (Boss) Meyers in Owen. Raised on the family farm in the town of Green Grove, Duane attended elementary school at Woodland Grade School and graduated from Colby High School. He furthered his education by graduating from the Bailey Technical School in St. Louis, Mo., and also received an Associate degree from UW-Marshfield. After his education, Duane met his lifelong mate at a Boomtown snowmobile race in Curtiss. A couple years later on February 10, 1969, he married Marilyn Kangas in West Bend. He joined the National Guard and served for six years with the 724th Engineer Battalion. Duane worked as a heavy diesel mechanic at various shops, including a time as head mechanic at Lonsberg Trucking. While raising his family with Marilyn, Duane continued his education and received a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts from UWPlatteville and a Master’s program from UW-Superior. A master of many trades, Duane’s advice and help was sought by many. He was always willing to give this freely. A highlight of his life included transforming his childhood recreational land to a place where he and Marilyn would raise their family, building shops as well as designing and building a home on his own with the help of his wife and children. Duane lived a long, full life. His interests in life were many from cars to truck-pulling, he could make something out of nothing with all of his skills. In his later years, Duane logged many hours with his McDonald’s breakfast friends. His physical ability was limited after an accident, severe stroke and a bout with cancer, though he never let it stop him from his interests and it strengthened his faith in the Lord. Above all, Duane had immense pride for the family that he and Marilyn created. He enjoyed every moment spent with his wife, family and friends and his canine companion, Elvis. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marilyn; five children: Ron (Heather) of New Prague, Minn., Aaron (Sara) of Wausau, Darin (Dawn) of Gordon, Troy (Jaimie) Meyers of Victoria, Minn., and Michelle (Ryan) Boller of Abbotsford; nine grandchildren: Annika, Aracelli, Trenton, Abbey, Zachary, Camryn, Addison Meyers, Kaylee and Chase Boller. He is further survived by a sister, Jeanne Winkler, Suamico, a brother, Kenneth (Kristi) Meyers, LaVergne, Tenn., one sister-in-law, Patricia, Colby, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Keith, Robert and Willard Meyers, a brother-in-law, Dennis Winkler, two sisters-in-law: Kathy and Mary Meyers, and a niece, Andrea Winkler. A private family graveside service will take place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Colby. Pastor Don Bruce will preside at the service. Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society assisted the family. Paid obituary 146791

Larry L. Haas, age 67, of rural Unity, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dorchester. The Rev. Shawn Andersen presided. Family and friends were welcomed from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the church. The Maurina- Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford was entrusted with the arrangements. Larry was born on January 14, 1956, the son of William and Marian (Zimmer) Haas in Marshfield. He graduated from Colby High School in 1974. On June 7, 1980, Larry was united in marriage to Colleen Hein at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford. He farmed in the Town of Hull and was a truck driver. Larry enjoyed woodworking, fixing anything including barns and tractors. He especially liked socializing with friends, neighbors, family or anyone who he met. Larry especially loved and cherished his family. Larry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Colleen; three children: Andrew (Jami) of Unity, Samantha (Tim) Jutsum of Montgomery, Pa., and Ethan of Loyal; three grandchildren: Ezra and Titus Jutsum and Carolyn Haas. He is further survived by his mother, Marian Haas of Colby; his brother, Ronald (Julie) Haas of Marshfield and his sister, Nancy (Bill) Bellendorf of Chelsea; his mother-in-law, Florence Hein of Medford; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 146825

Thomas J. Reynolds, age 95, of Dorchester, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Saint Peter Lutheran Church in Dorchester. The Rev. Shawn Andersen will preside. Inurnment will follow at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome 9 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Dorchester is entrusted with the arrangements. Tom was born on February 27, 1928, the son of Fred and Mary (Stelzel) Reynolds in Marshfield. After attending schools in Dorchester and Milwaukee, he worked for his father at the Bruckerville Cheese Factory, in the Town of Holton. Tom received his cheesemakers license in1949 and soon after, his cheese grader license, while at Richfield Unity Dairy. Because of his varied interests, his education continued throughout his life. On June 30, 1951, Thomas was united in marriage to Elaine Sommer at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. She preceded him in death on September 1, 2018. Tom joined Kraft Foods in 1955 as a cheese quality specialist working with cheese plants in five mid-western states. He received the J.L. Kraft “Jade Ring” award in 1962 for expertise in cheese quality control and cheese manufacturing procedures. He assisted with setting-up and start-up of numerous new cheese plant operations throughout the U.S. Tom was a cheese procurement manager working out of Green Bay and Chicago, retiring in 1992 after 38 years with the company. Tom loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a founding member of the Midnight Riders Snowmobile Club which he helped organize in 1970. Tom was their first treasurer, served on the board of directors and was one of the original “Trail Captains.” He was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church including serving as an elder, the Dorchester Lion’s Club, held membership in the Dorchester Park, the Central Wisconsin Steam Engine Club and the NRA. Tom enjoyed collecting and restoring antiques, snowmobiling, making firewood, cooking maple syrup, camping, dancing, playing cards with family and friends and an occasional game of golf. Tom is survived by his three children: Clark (Suzie) Reynolds of Colby, Cindy (Chris) Christophersen of Dorchester and Cheryl Reinke of Medford; seven grandchildren: Corey (Kim) Christophersen, Joshua (Jenny) Reynolds, Dillin Christophersen (Jennifer Mollan), Jordan Reynolds (Sarah Foemmel), Angelica Reinke, Jacob (Shinae) Reynolds and Cheyenne Reinke and 10 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sister, Mary Ann Meyer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and his beloved cat, Boy Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elaine; five brothers: Frederick, James, Alvin, Jerome and Theodore; and three sisters: Violet Rajewskie, Grace Wetterau and Gladys Zettler. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Tom’s memory. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 146856

Johanna S. Kropp, age 77, of Colby, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at VitaCare Living of Abbotsford. A private family service will be held. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements. Johanna was born on January 1, 1946, the daughter of Fredrick and Clara (Felzkowski) Kropp in Wausau. She was raised on the family farm in Athens. After not finishing high school, Johanna worked at Marathon Cheese in Marathon, Phillips Plastics in Medford and later at Abbyland Foods in Abbotsford, before health issues began to affect her. Johanna loved going to stock car races locally in her younger years, as well as listening to polka music and attending dances later on. She also liked to collect ceramic bells, religious items and watch anything on the Hallmark Channel. Even though she had many minor and major health issues during her life, Johanna kept a strong will to persevere through them, and she deeply appreciated her time spent with family and friends. Johanna is survived by her son, Allen (Cheryl) Kropp of Medford; her granddaughter, Ashlyn Kropp; her brother, Leroy Kropp of Merrill; her sister, Joyce (Peter) Horacek of Abbotsford; a brother-in-law, Victor Pilsner of Robbins, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: Delores Pilsner and Mary Dvorak. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 146860

Sandra K. Sebold, age 63, of Dorchester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester. Father Tim Oudenhoven will preside. Family and friends are welcome from 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements. Sandy was born on January 15, 1960, the daughter of Emory and Irene (Korenuk) Maninen. She was united in marriage to Greg Sebold. Together they farmed in the Town of Mayville. He preceded her in death on November 8, 2017. Sandy worked at Marathon Cheese for over 25 years. She also loved to farm and loved her animals. Sandy especially cherished and loved her family. Sandy is survived by her sister, Annette (Randy) Brossow of Medford; four nieces: Adeline (Jess) Ernst of Withee, Leslie Anderson of Medford, Ayla Brossow of Medford and Darcy (John) Ustianowski of Medford; two great-nephews: Carl Hanish and Russell Anderson and five other great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Greg and her nephew, Ron Anderson. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 146857

Ronald M. Krueger, age 79, of Abbotsford, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Bedrock Healthcare in Abbotsford under the tender care of St. Croix Hospice. Per Ron’s wishes, no services will be held. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements. Ron was born on March 29, 1944, the son of Melvin and Audrey (Meyer) Krueger in the Town of Johnson. He was united in marriage to Carol Smazal on February 23, 1963, in Wausau. Together they raised eight wonderful children. She preceded him in death on August 10, 2015. Ron worked as an auto mechanic and partner at Rogers Hilltop Auto in Abbotsford. He enjoyed racing, Mollie B Polka music, puzzles and word searches. Most importantly, Ron loved and cherished his family. Ron is lovingly survived by his six children: Kevin Krueger, Mary Pohlman, Dale Krueger, Rhonda Grabko, Sharon Miller and Kasey Krueger; his 12 grandchildren: Brandon Pecher, Kayla Pecher, Tiffany Krueger, Kevin Krueger Jr., Joshua Baumann, Stephanie Baumann-Krueger, Dustin Krueger, Mitchell Grabko, Amanda Krueger, Amber Miller, Kamron Krueger and Klay Krueger, and his three great-grandchildren: Logan Baumann, Gabriel Blackwell, Emma Stockfisch, Olivia Baumann and Brady Stockfisch. He is further survived by five siblings: Sandy (Dennis) Orth, Marilyn Abeggelen, Connie Rausch, Richard Krueger and Karen Kalepp; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carol; his daughters: Laura Krueger-Pecher and Nancy Mast, and a sister, Carol Orlikowski. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 146858