1969-2022 Scott Andreae, 53, of Medford, passed away unexpectedly at the Aspirus Hospital in Medford on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. He was born to Kendall and Robin (Uran) Andreae on Jan. 25, 1969 in Medford, Wis. Scott grew up in Ogema and was a graduate of Prentice High School. He lived in Tennessee for a while then came back home to the Northwoods to be closer to family. He enjoyed hunting, NASCAR, cooking, playing poker with colorful language, and his dog, Squeak. He never turned down a trip to the casino with his family. He is survived by his sons, Tanner and Nick; granddaughter, Hayden; companion, Kathy Schmidt; mother, Robin; brothers, Matthew (Sara), Dale (Lori); sister, Tammy (Neil) Johnson; sister-in-law, Jessica; nieces and nephews; Zach, Kendra, Thomas, Molly, Tyler; great-nephews and great-niece; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Jake; and grandma, Kay. A visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Heindl Funeral Home, 761 South St, Prentice, WI 54556 with no formal services. Heindl-Nimsgern Funeral Home is assisting the family. Paid Obituary 127615

1928-2022 Dora Mae Hendricks (Morris) of Gilman passed away Oct. 18, 2022 at Oakbrook Health and Rehab, Thorp. A visitation for Dora will be held Monday, Oct. 24 at 4-7 p.m. at the Gilman Funeral Home. Burial will follow Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Hawkins. Dora was born Jan. 7, 1928 in Centerville, Iowa to Evert C. Morris and Estel A. Morris (McDaniel) moving to the Hannibal area as a child. She was united in marriage to Edward G. Hendricks June 19, 1947 in Cornell, Wis. Dora is survived by her daughter, Donna (Ronald) Severson of Hawkins,; her son, Dale (Laura) Hendricks of Gilman; daughter-in-law, Patti Hendricks of Phillips; her grandchildren, Shawn Severson, Patti Farina, Susan Peterson, George Hendricks Jr, Carrie Brooks, Wade Hendricks, Clayton Hendricks, Taylor Hendricks, and Bryn Hendricks; 15 great-grandchildren; nine greatgreat- grandchildren; and her sister, Wanda Dillon of West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward in 1979; her son, George; her daughter, Virginia; and her grandchildren, Timothy and Ronda Severson. She was further preceded in death by her brothers, Robert, Evert, and Glen Morris; and sisters, Mary Kloos, Marie Bergant, Betty Webster, Effie Webster, and infant sister, Hazel Morris. Paid Obituary 127718

1923-2022 The Matriarch of our family, Lenore Agnes Ruesch (Heier) 99, passed away on Sept. 6, 2022. Our mother was born April 19, 1923 and raised in Medford where she attended the local public schools. She was a member of the Medford High Marching Band and played clarinet. Mom also liked to sew, set puzzles, play cards, and enjoyed listening to the radio, going to movies and dances. On April 25, 1942, our parents were married in Milwaukee where Mom was attending cosmetology school. She returned to Medford when Dad was drafted in the Army during WWII. After the war they settled in the city of Medford and raised their family. Besides being a devoted wife and loving and caring mother, mom was a devout practicing Catholic. We were dressed in our Sunday attire and ready to go to church with our Sunday offering envelope in our pocket. She had no qualms about reminding us about Holy Days of Obligation and recommending going to confession more times than not. In the month of May, mom and the children at home would sit around the kitchen table and pray the rosary. Many of us have memories of seeing her in her rocker with rosary in hand. Lenore was more than a “housewife.” Early in her marriage she was a licensed beautician working in Florence’s Salon. She also was an accomplished seamstress, wrote an occasional Vox Pop to the Medford Star News, and won a contest by submitting the chosen name for the new credit union in Medford, People’s Choice, and a member of the Ladies Aux. VFW 5729. She loved to whistle and was really good, especially while she baked. Many of us remembered getting off the school bus and immediately taking in the aroma of fresh bread! We knew we’d be getting a treat before supper. A poem from our mom was always a gift stemming from an event that one would share with her. She would pen the words in such detail as it read like sweet music. Our Mother was so loved by her family, relatives, and friends. She spent many hours at the nursing home, sitting, talking, and praying with people in need of human touch. In these last few years family assisted mom in her home until it was decided she needed more attention and she agreed to move to the Madison/Verona area where she shared time between Sharon and Debby’s homes. Over time it was decided Debby’s home would be our mother’s home. She was surrounded by family and passed peacefully. She is survived by her children, Sharon (Pat Burns), Connie (Don Kubac), Mike (Genece), Pat (Deb), Penny (Danny Engh), Debby (Bill LaBerge), John (Laura), Valerie (Tim Leath), Kelvin (Shirley), Tim, Amy (Doug Christophersen), Beverley (Bill Kraemer), Jason, Gabe (Stephanie), and Lisa (Chris Laursen); thirty-four grandchildren, sixty-nine great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy (Butch); recently by her daughter-in-law, Carmen (Tim); parents John and Catherine Heier; brothers Dick, Tony, Fritz, Jack, Glenn, and Ray; sisters Kate Zyskowski, Celine Grunwald, and Mary Hoffman. A Mass for our mother will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Our Lady of Holy Rosary Parish and School. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 127613

1987-2022 Caleb J. Quelle, of Withee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. A Memorial Service was held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Withee. Rev. Tom Myhre officiated. Family and friends were welcome from 10 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the church. Internment was held at Riverside Cemetery. A live stream is available on the Maurina Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page anytime on Facebook or the website. Caleb was born on Sept. 4, 1987, the son of Randy and Lori (Niznik) Quelle in Marshfield. He graduated from Owen-Withee High School in 2006. Caleb was a welder for Wolf Manufacturing in Greenwood. Caleb enjoyed four-wheeling, fishing, hunting and art, including stain glass, drawing and painting. He especially loved and cherished his daughters. Caleb is survived by his two daughters, Adalyn and Aria Quelle; his mother, Lori Quelle (Neal Geist) of Withee; his maternal grandmother, Winnie Niznik of Lublin; his special friend, Libby Mollan of Greenwood; sister-in-law, Jewelene Quelle and her children, Axel and Riley; many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Randy; and his brothers, Joshua and Benjamin; and his maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid Obituary 127570

1934-2022 We are saddened to announce the passing of Elvira K. Patritto on Oct. 11, 2022 at a hospice home in North Carolina. She was surrounded by love from her family. She was born Dec. 30, 1934 in Sagola, Mich. to the late Elmer and Elsie (Morrien) Ring. In 1938 the family moved to Bessemer, Mich. where she was a graduate of the A.D. Johnston High School with the class of 1952. On Sept. 4, 1954, she was united in marriage to John P. Patritto at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hurley, Wis. She was formerly employed at Michigan Bell Telephone Co., Ironwood, Mich., Dr. D.J. Martinetti, Hurley, Wis., and Midway Telephone Co. in Medford, Wis. Her favorite hobby was knitting and crocheting for Ronald McDonald House. She also enjoyed retirement years with her husband, spending winters in Harlingen, Texas. Especially having family and friends coming to visit there. But the greatest love of her life was her family. After John’s passing, Elvira moved to North Carolina to be closer to family. During her time at the retirement community she enjoyed spending time with new friends and of course playing bingo. She is survived by a loving son David Patritto; a special granddaughter Heather (Jesse) Campbell, Lauren (Jimmy) Milner, Hailey Patritto and six loveable great-children Dawson, Aydin, Asher, Kiptyn, Kynli Campbell, and Gavin Buehler. Also surviving are in-laws and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John of 67 years; daughter Debra J Buehler (twin of David); grandson Brandon Buehler; a sister and brother-in-law Eleanor and Robert Cates; a sister and brother-in-law Elaine and (Pete) Talbot Hinze, and a sister-in-law Lucia M. Patritto and brother-in-law Winton Petersen. WE WILL ALWAYS CARRY YOUR MEMORY IN OUR HEARTS Services will be held at Holy Rosary Church at a later date. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 127621

1939-2022 Thomas (Tom) Henry La Fontaine, age 83, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Lucas Proeber will officiate. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Tom was born Aug. 7, 1939 in Little Black, Wis. to Dave and Irene (White) La Fontaine. He attended schools in the Stetsonville and Medford area. He married Sharon Vroman on March 26, 1982 in Wautoma, Wis. Tom was an over the road truck driver for 52 years, driving for Marathon Cheese, Schneider, and as an Owner-Operator leased to Apollo, Packerland and Sparhawk. Tom was extremely passionate about being a safe, professional driver with over 4 million perfect miles. Tom loved spending time with family and friends each deer season, hunting with the Swamsauger Hunting Club in Tripoli, Wis. He is survived by his wife, Sharon La Fontaine; brother, Dave La Fontaine, sister-in-law, Gail La Fontaine (Hessefort); sister, Karen Yates (La Fontaine) and brother-in-law, Ken Webb; children, Laurie Bryan (La Fontaine) and her husband, Packard, Tom La Fontaine and his wife, Christina, Brett Kaehn, Steve Kaehn and his fiancé, Brooke. He is further survived by 13 grandchildren, Bethany, Dani Lee, Whitney, Brandy, Samantha, Christopher, Ashley, Alicia, Andrea, Thomas, Macie, Bree, Tarek; and 13 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene La Fontaine; his father, David La Fontaine; his sister, Midge Lamberty (La Fontaine); and his brother-inlaw, Roy Lamberty. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, is honored to be assisting the family. Paid Obituary 127368

1944-2022 Allen A. Freiboth, age 77, of Dorchester, passed away on Oct. 11, 2022 at the Marshfield Medical Center. Allen was born on Nov. 4, 1944 in Rib Lake, the son of late Arthur and Pearl (Stanke) Freiboth. He grew up in Rib Lake where he graduated from high school. Allen married Marie Matushak in January of 1965. He drove truck for a living. Allen enjoyed deer hunting and racing his racecar. Allen is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie; his children and grandchildren, Art (Tracy) Freiboth of Milwaukee, Susan Battermann of Dorchester and her children, Brett Battermann of White Fish, Mont., and Cody Battermann of Grantsburg; and his daughter, Alice Lee; Joe (Jen) Freiboth of Mosinee and their children, Austin, Lexi and Livi; his brother, Billy (Diane) Freiboth of Eau Claire; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Gloria DePledge; and his brother, Kenneth Freiboth. Per Allen’s request, there will be no funeral service. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid Obituary 127450

1960-2022 Sarah Jess Dykstra, born Mary Kathleen Krolnik, was born on Aug. 8, 1960. She passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2022 at 8:54 p.m. at Care Partners Assisted Living in Weston, Wis. She was 62 years old, and had fought for nearly ten years through earlyonset Alzheimer’s disease. Sarah was born in Milwaukee, to Max and Marie Krolnik (her mother’s maiden name was Kathrein). At a young age her family moved to Rib Lake and purchased a house by the lake, where she lived for most of her childhood. Sarah attended Rib Lake High School. Her active life began with medical studies in Eau Claire before traveling to study and work in Japan. During these travels she met her future husband, David Dykstra at the Bangkok International Airport. Sarah and David Dykstra eventually had four children together. They moved many times for the benefit of their children. This included briefly in Saudi Arabia. States where they lived included Washington, Arizona, and primarily California. In 2004 they purchased a house in Santa Rosa, which is in Sonoma County, Calif. They later divorced, at which time the family had moved to San Jose, Calif. While continuing to raise four children, Sarah went back to school to pursue her passion of healing others. She received three Associate Degrees from Santa Rosa Junior College with honors. She then attended Five Branches University, in San Jose, Calif., where she received her Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She started her own business successfully, before she began to exhibit signs of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Sarah Dykstra was an incredibly loving soul, who would always go out of her way to assist others and would rarely ask for anything in return. Even when she was in the nursing home, she would try to help others whenever she could, and left a positive reputation even in her last years. Her character was rare, and her ability to persevere through difficult times and sacrifice her own needs for others was incredible. She is survived by her two brothers, Paul Krolnik and Gary Krolnik; and four children, her three daughters, Ursa Dykstra, Aryana Starwater, Karmen Dykstra, and her son, Julian Dykstra. It was a shock to Sarah’s family to lose her in this way, but she will be remembered for her boundless love, humor and blissful nature. Funeral arrangements can be obtained by contacting her daughter, Aryana Starwater, at (575) 404-1821 or emailing aryanastarwater@gmail.com. Paid Obituary 127357

1954-2022 Henry J. “Hank” Lew, Jr., 67 of Ladysmith, died on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center Eau Claire after battling cancer for 5 years. He was born in Stanley, Wis. on Nov. 20, 1954 to Henry, Sr. & Lucy (Bartosiewicz) Geldernick. Hank lived in Gilman for 19 years, moving to Ladysmith in 1974. On Oct. 21, 1983, he married Tammy L. Woller in Ladysmith. He was a Line Superintendent at Jump River Electric. He enjoyed fishing, computer/internet researching, traveling, church activities, playing with his grandkids, mechanical/car work, watching football, fixing computers and doing electrical work. He was a member of the Ladysmith Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Lew; two sons, Adam (Danielle) Lew of Orlando, Fla. and Aaron (Sarah) Lew of Racine; one daughter, Amy Lew of Ladysmith; two grandchildren, Kaitlyn Mae & Madeline Elizabeth Lew; his mother, Lucille Geldernick of Thorp; and his six brothers and sisters, Pat Kowal of Lublin, Dianne (Leon) Burkhardt of Thorp, Lester Lew of Ladysmith, Arlene (Robert) Kodl of Thorp, Gary (Jeanine) Lew of Jefferson and Shelli Lew of Palm Springs, Calif. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Lew, Sr.; and two grandchildren, Claire Elise and Faith Ann Lew. Funeral services were held on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 at the Ladysmith Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Love, Sr. and Pastor Dave Smith officiating. Burial was in the Bruce Cemetery. Nash-Jackan Funeral Home assisted the family. Paid Obituary 127347