1938-2024 Marvin “Marv” L. Broeske, age 85, of Abbotsford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at Mayo Health Clinic Systems in Eau Claire. Marvin was born on June 24, 1938, the son of Elroy and Emma (Behring) Broeske in Dorchester. He graduated from Abbotsford High School in 1956 and attended UW Eau Claire where he played basketball for the Blugolds. Marvin was a member of the Army National Guard for 11 years and was called to service during the Berlin Crisis. On Jan. 26, 1961, Marv was united in marriage to Kay Bobbe in Medford. They raised their family in Abbotsford. Marv worked at gas stations in Colby before working 25 years as Office Manager at Kraft Foods in Milan. He then managed the Cenex Convenience Store in Dorchester for many years. Marv was a huge sports fan and officiated basketball and volleyball at all levels for over 60 years. He truly cherished all his officiating partners but had special memories officiating with Kenny Christensen, Chad Austin, and Al Braun. Marv was also highly active playing and organizing adult basketball teams and leagues in and around Abbotsford for many years. He also played on several adult softball teams that played in leagues throughout the area. Marv traveled to tournaments across the state playing in tournaments well into his 50’s. He told wonderful stories of all the special plays and games from all the sports he enjoyed playing. He loved the life-long friendships that he made during all those years of playing sports. He was always in the mood for stopping somewhere on his way home from playing or officiating for a cold one or two and was even known to have won quite a few beer drinking trophies with all his softball buddies! He also liked to keep everything in his life highly organized and tidy, from his lawn to his dining room hutch, to his car, and even his garage was neat and tidy. He was a meticulous bookkeeper and took immense pride in doing things right the first time. Marv enjoyed going up to the cottage on Sacketts Lake to relax with his family. Marv was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Colby and is a past member of the Abbotsford Jaycees. Marv is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kay; four children, Jill (Steve) Weiler of Marshfield, Patrick (Nellie) Broeske of Brownsville, Robyn (Paul) Schueller of Stratford, and Allyson Broeske of Abbotsford; nine grandchildren, Jena (Ryan) Moertel, Hailey Weiler (fiancé Nick Bolen), Trent Weiler, Bennett Broeske, Alivia Broeske, Jacob Broeske, Kamryn Schueller, Braeden Schueller, Kalyn Schueller; and one greatgranddaughter, Charlotte Moertel. He is further survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lester (Marlene) Bobbe, Linda Boxrucker and Larry Bobbe; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elroy, and Emma; two brothers, Donald (Ruth) Broeske and Clyde (Carmen) Broeske; a sister, Dorothy (Armin) Gruenke; brother-in-law, Jack Boxrucker; and other family members. A memorial service will be held for Marv at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. Reverend James Groleau will officiate. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Military Honors will be provided by the Colby VFW Post #2227. Following the service the family will be hosting a gathering to celebrate Marv’s life, tell a few stories, have a few drinks, and enjoy a nice dinner. Please join the family at Jack’s Cantina Bar & Grill, 503 E. Spruce St., Abbotsford. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with arrangements. Family and friends may express condolences online at www. maurinaschilling.com. Paid Obituary 149003

1972-2024 Toni L. Handel, 51, of Medford, town of Browning, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford with Barb Krug officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials to the family are appreciated. Toni was born Oct. 11, 1972 in Rib Lake to Charles and Theresa (Thums) Bube. She graduated from Rib Lake High School, class of 1991. On Jan. 27, 1998, she married Alan Handel. They resided on a tree farm in the town of Browning where Toni loved being outdoors and the peace nature brought her. She enjoyed watching the trees grow and picking the right trees to harvest; taking walks to the pond with her dogs, Grizzly and Olive; driving the four-wheeler, and feeding the birds. She also liked to visit greenhouses, taking in the beauty of all the flowers, and help her mom and siblings with chores on the farm she grew up on. Her best times were those spent with her family, and she deeply loved her children, Maxx and Chase. Her working career included employment at Phillips Plastics, Fourmens Farm Home, Medford Area Public School District, and Mid Country Homes. She was currently employed at Northern Cabinetry in Rib Lake. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Alan; daughter, Maxx Handel (Tim Meerstein); son, Chase Handel (Madeline Schneider), all of Medford; her mother, Theresa Bube of Rib Lake; her siblings, Jon Bube of Rib Lake, Lori (Ray) Orth of Abbotsford, Roger Bube of Rib Lake, Terri Pinter of Abbotsford, Kurt Bube of Rib Lake, Shawn Bube of Rib Lake, and Casey Bube of Wausau; her best canine friends, Grizzly and Olive; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Bube. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family. Please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com to share condolences online. Paid Obituary 149009

1935-2024 Raymond C. “Ray” Lewan, age 88, of Lublin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at Oakbrook Health & Rehab in Thorp. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Thorp Funeral Home in Thorp. Rev. Hermann Klarr will officiate and burial will follow at Holy Assumption Orthodox Cemetery in Lublin. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jared Lewan, Derek Lewan, Brandon Lewan, Aaron Pogodzinski, Austin Pogodzinski, and Bailey Turenne. Visitation will be held at Thorp Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and again on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service. Raymond Clemence Lewan was born on Nov. 19, 1935 in the Township of Roosevelt to the late Stanley and Frances (Szemraj) Lewan. He was raised in Lublin, on the family farm and attended area schools, graduating from Gilman High School in 1954. Growing up, Ray played a lot of baseball which made him a very successful baseball pitcher. He continued his baseball career by signing a contract to pitch in the minor division of the New York Giants after graduation. In 1955, he attended his first baseball training camp in Melbourne, Florida. Ray’s impressive pitching skills elevated him from Class D to Class B which landed him in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He later signed a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. He also had offers from the Dodgers among other teams. Due to an arm injury and missing his family, Ray returned home to Lublin. On June 21, 1958, he was united in marriage to Pauline Sweda at Holy Assumption Orthodox Church in Lublin. He enlisted into the U.S. Army, and two weeks after their marriage, he served his country until his honorable discharge on July 8, 1960. Ray returned to Lublin and hauled milk for Bellinger Dairy and then went to work for Midland Co-op in Thorp, where he was employed for 35 years. In addition, he also sold Klearwater water softeners from 1969 until 2022, and mowed lawns for several businesses and schools in the area. Ray was a member of the Lublin American Legion Post #547, and past president of Roosevelt Rod & Gun Club for many years. He had many interests, but especially enjoyed baseball, fishing, hunting, polka dancing, and watching the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Green Bay Packers. Ray is survived by his wife, Pauline, of Thorp; four children, Randy (Pam) Lewan and Tim (Deb) Lewan, Michele (Eugene) Pogodzinski, all of Thorp, and Lisa (Jim) Turenne of Merrill; 12 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren, other relatives and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Elmer “Butch” and Sylvester “Silver” Lewan. Ray’s family would like to thank the staff at Traditions Assisted Living, Oakbrook Health & Rehab, and Lily Hospice for their compassionate care given to Ray. Online condolences may be expressed at www. cuddiefh.com Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Paid Obituary 149004

Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Tlusty, 92, of Chelsea, passed away on Feb. 4, 2024 at Aspirus Care and Rehab under the care of Hope Hospice. Betty was born on July 17, 1931 the daughter of George and Lucienne (Trac) Hoffman in Rib Lake. She was united in marriage to Franklin Tlusty on June 23, 1951. Betty enjoyed sewing, baking, birdwatching, spending time with family and friends, but she especially enjoyed, making sure that everyone’s bellies were full before you left her house. Betty is survived by her brother, Harry Hoffman of Washington; her son, Mark Tlusty Sr (Debbie) of 1931-2024 Neillsville; daughter, Jeanne Tlusty of Chelsea; grandkids, Stephanie Tlusty (Ivan) of Wausau, Mark Tlusty Jr. (Tessa) of Neillsville; Michael Tlusty (Dang) of Elgin Ill.; Tashalia Butler (Steve) of Rib Lake. Great-grandkids, Shawn Tlusty, Paul Tlusty (Melanie), Michael Quednow, Maddie Zeledon, Jax Tlusty, Lily Butler, Olivia Butler; great-great-grandkids, Layden Tlusty, Colton Tlusty, and Lydia Tlusty; and many nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Franklin; two sons, Michael and Gary; four sisters, Germaine, Lucille, Susie and Doris; and her brother, Ray. Services will be held July 20 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Whittlesey. Family and friends will gather from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS Paid Obituary 148631

1947-2024 Richard “Rich” A. Dobrenz, 76, of Perkinstown, passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Rich was born on Nov. 20, 1947 to Alfred and Elsie (Kahler) Dobrenz in West Bend. He married Christine “Tina” A. Tomczak on Feb. 17, 1968 in Elma, Wash. He worked as a journeyman glazier and owned and operated the Country Inn for 26 years until his retirement. In his spare time Rich enjoyed gardening, camping, being around animals, music, classic cars, and spending time with his family and friends. Rich is survived by his daughters, Renee (Joe) Zenner and Breanne (Matt) Noland, both of Medford; grandchildren, Carter (Molly) Jamieson, Joelle (Adam) Zuelsdorff, Austin Noland, Ashton Noland, Marcella Noland, and Amelia Noland; sister, Barbara (Jim) Harder of Medford; brother, Dennis Dobrenz of Ronan, Mont. Rich is further survived by other family and friends. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother, Lawrence Dobrenz in Vietnam. In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be given to the family for use at a later designation. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family. Please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com to share condolences online. Paid Obituary 148788

1940-2024 On Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, Kathleen Ann Van Den Heuvel, affectionately known as Kae, died peacefully at home, surrounded with love by her devoted husband and eight loving children by her side. Kae was born on Aug. 14, 1940 in Donald, on their family farm to Earl and Lucille (Creaser) Englebretson. Kae attended Donald Elementary School and graduated from Gilman High School in 1958. On Aug. 23, 1958, she married her high school sweetheart, Bernie Van Den Heuvel, and they were blessed with nine children. Through their 65 years of marriage together, their blessings abounded, welcoming 27 grandchildren and 34 (and counting) great-grandchildren into the large, loving, and ever-expanding Van Den Heuvel family. Kae was first and foremost a godly woman, and could almost always be spotted at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and its related events. She was deeply involved in the church, where she taught CCD, planned funeral dinners, and was a member of the Rosary Society. In heaven, if something needs planning, Kae might get to it before God even notices! Along with the church, Kae was a keystone of the Gilman community and was a member of numerous organizations, namely the Lionesses, CBA, Red Hat Society, Miller Dam Lake Association, Cub Scouts, Ladies Guild, the Gilman Public Library Board, Gilman Village Board, was a bus driver and an EMT for 12 years. Kae was a passionate gardener, bird watcher, and loved to read. Most of all, though, Kae spent time with the family she made, supporting them at every wedding, baby shower, sporting event, and birthday possible. She was the best at supporting and encouraging her many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. “Grandma Kae” was a pillar of the Gilman community and was “Grandma” to everyone in Gilman. She will be sorely missed. Kae is survived by her husband of 65 years, Bernie; and their children, Monica (Rick) Johnson, Bill (Deb) Van Den Heuvel, Sheri (Ray) Gavitt, Jim (Lonnie) Van Den Heuvel, Jenny (Dennis) Lingen, Teri (fiancé Don Klisiewicz) Rosemeyer, Kari (Jerry) Jehn, and Bernie (Traci) Van Den Heuvel. Additionally, she is survived by her 27 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, who, if we were to list all of their names, would take up the entire paper. She is also survived by her brother, Ronnie and Rocky (Kathy) Englebretson; and many special nieces and nephews and countless friends. Kae was preceded in death by son, Jeffrey (at birth); her sister, Connie Clark; her brother, Ricky; mother, Lucille and father, Earl Englebretson; and her parentsin-law, Aloys and Gertrude Van Den Heuvel. A funeral Mass took place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church-Gilman with Father Vijay Kumar Madani officiating. Burial followed in Meadowbrook Catholic Cemetery-Gilman. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the Church. The Van Den Heuvel family would like to thank Hope Hospice, and all friends and family that supported them and provided care during this time. Paid Obituary 148746

1944-2024 Roy J. Anderson, 79, of Marshfield, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. Proud of his service in Vietnam, he was lovingly cared for by the staff at King during his last years with dementia. He was surrounded by family and is now at peace with his memories. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 1 p.m. until service time. Rev. Mark Krueger will officiate. The service will be streamed online at www. facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. Military rites will be conducted at the funeral home following the service by the American Legion Post 54 of Marshfield. Roy was born on Sept. 17, 1944 in Medford, to Howard and Lois (Hadenfeldt) Anderson. He was a graduate of Wausau Technical School. In April of 1969 he married Betty J. Laube. They were married for 46-years before Betty lost her life to cancer in 2015. He was most proud of their three girls, Lisa, Tami, Sara and their husbands, whom he loved like sons. Roy was a true northwoodsman enjoying hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors. Known by his grandchildren as “Papa” he taught them how to appreciate nature and of course how to cast a fishing pole. He spent his career building and designing homes for families, having worked most of his career with Schueller Construction of Marshfield. He used his skills to show his love of family by building outdoor sandboxes, picnic tables and drawing plans for everyone’s remodeling projects. He is survived by three daughters, Lisa (J.D.) Fratzke of Minneapolis, Minn., Tami (David) Ford of Atlanta, Ga., and Sara (Shane) Lauthen of Cottage Grove, Minn. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Nina Fratzke, Lauren and James Ford, and Mya, Aria and Nolan Lauthen. He is further survived by a sister, Myrna (Walter) Bucki of Dresser. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com Paid Obituary 148632

1930-2024 Rae L. Kohn, 93, of Medford, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 at Aspirus Medford Hospital. A funeral mass for Rae will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Military Rites will be performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team. Rae was born March 28, 1930, to John and Kathryn (Bauman) Kohn. He grew up on the family farm in the town of Little Black. Rae joined the National Guard at the age of 17. When the Korean War broke out he enlisted in the Army and volunteered for the infantry. He served in the Army from Jan. 1952 to Jan. 1955. During his service, Rae spent 13 months in Korea, where he served part of that time on Heartbreak Ridge. Rae married Florette Hutman of Withee, Feb. 27, 1954. After his time in the service, Rae brought his family home to Medford to take over operation of the family dairy farm. Rae also had a passion for beekeeping, gardening and deer hunting - harvesting his last deer at the age of 92. Rae proudly served on the Medford Military Honors Team. He said it was the last thing that could be done to honor a veteran for their service. He was involved in many other community organizations. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Korean War Veterans Association, Farm Bureau, Taylor County Beekeepers Association, Wisconsin Honey Producers Association, 4-H, and Manitowoc Milk Producers. He was the chairman of the committee to build the Korean War Memorial at the Highground Veterans Memorial Park, Neillsville. Rae is survived by his children, Michael Kohn of Medford, Donna Schneider of Vancouver, Wash., Linda Sebastian of Richmond, Ky., Mark Kohn of Medford, David (Jaymi) Kohn of Medford, Lorie Floyd of Medford, Gary (Lisa) Kohn of Medford, Mary (Terry Thurman) Kohn of Medford, Neal Kohn of Medford; 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; daughterin- law, Josephine Kohn of Marshfield; siblings, Mary Hansen of Greenfield, Barb Pinter of Abbotsford, Donny (Elaine) Kohn of Withee, Jane Sackmann of Leesburg, Fla., and John Kohn of Holcombe. Rae is further survived by many other family and friends. Rae was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Florette; son, Bruce Kohn; and sisters, Marcella Writz and Judy Holtz. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family. Please visit www.hemerfuneralservice. com to share condolences online. Paid Obituary 148790