Dennis A. Davis, age 57, of Dorchester, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, peacefully at his home. A private celebration will take place at a later date. Dennis was born on May 6, 1966, the son of Walter and Audrey (Kahl) Davis in Madison. He was a jack of all trades and the master of none. He was inspired by the Smoky and the Bandit movie to become a truck driver, which he did most of his life, most recently at Weather Shield in Medford. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mowing grass, plowing snow, camping, gambling, auctions and car shows. He loved his children and grandchildren. No matter how much trouble his kids were in, especially the boys, he was there for them and loved them unconditionally. He was a very loving, caring, and sarcastic man. Dennis is survived by his significant other, Jerri Wojner of Dorchester; his four children: Ashley (Cameron) Lombard of Wonewoc, Kayla (Andrew) Olson of Neillsville, Anthony Davis of Richland Center and Hunter Davis of Riplinger; his grandchildren: Hayden Childs, Daniel Ward, Connor Lombard, Hayden Lombard, Avah Lombard, Payton Olson, Elijah Yurske, Paxton Olson, Paisley Olson, Payson Olson, Blake Bennett, Kaelynn Rice and Kiara Davis, and his siblings: Sheila Schillinger of Colby, Kerry Davis of Milwaukee, Bonnie Garfoot of Dodgeville and Steve Davis of Dodgeville. He is further survived by his best friend, Stanley Dale of Abbotsford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Audrey; his brother, John Davis, and his infant brother, David Davis. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 137003

Arlene Schulz passed away on May 11, 2023. ShewasbornonDecember 12, 1928, to Hugo and Hulda Schuette (Ihlenfeld) and was raised on a farm west of Unity. She graduated from Colby High School and then attended secretarial school in Eau Claire. She worked in Milwaukee for a short time until her marriage to Calvin Schulz on June 19, 1948. The couple lived and worked in Kewaskum until moving back to their home area and purchased the Atwood store in 1954. Arlene managed and ran the store while Calvin worked as a cheesemaker until 1959, and then worked for George Kelley at Kelley Dairy Supply. They became part owners of that business and closed the store in 1972. She then worked at Kelley until they retired. The couple traveled and enjoyed retirement. They were married for 70 years until Calvin’s passing on April 30, 2019. She was a Sunday school teacher and organist at St. Lukes Lutheran Church South Green Grove for 25 years. Bowling and crocheting were her two favorite past times, as well as gardening at home in Atwood. She is survived by her son, Loran, and family of Lodi, and daughter, Cheryl, and family of East Helena, Mont. She also is survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin; her parents; sisters: Evelyn Schlinsog and Ethel Gerber; their spouses: Paul and Frances; brothers: Orville and Merlin, and their spouses: Katherine and Florence. Per her request no formal ceremony will be held, and a private interment will take place at South Green Grove cemetery to join her husband, Calvin. In lieu of flower or gifts, donations can be made to Agrace Hospice, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Fitchburg, WI 53711. Paid obituary 136634

bituaries Alice Bender-Cook Alice Bender-Cook, age 97, passed away peacefully at Colby Senior Care on Monday, May 1, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. AlicewasborninStratford on February 19, 1926, to Joseph and Rosa (Pfeffer) Bohman. She graduated from Stratford High School. n ctober 11, 1947, she married Brice Bender at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stratford. They dairy farmed in the township of Frankfort until Brice’s death on January 13, 1991. n May 20, 1992, Alice married Roderick “Rod” Cook. He preceded her in death on March 8, 2016. Alice was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Colby. She was very active in 4-H and was a youth leader for many years with the Cherokee Chums. She also was a part of the Extension Homemakers where she held several leadership roles. Knitting, crocheting and stitchery were hobbies she enjoyed, however, family gatherings were her true love! Alice is survived by her children: Diane (Steve) Bauer, Stevens Point, Duane (Carolspecial friend) Bender, Colby, Daniel (Deborah) Bender, Colby, Dean (Sue) Bender, Dorchester; ten grandchildren: Chad (Erin) Bender, Colby, Angela (Keith) Bruesewitz, Stratford, Kurt (Julie) Bender, New Richmond, Brian (Ivy) Bauer, Heartland, Ashley Bender (Jeremy), Withee, Devin Bender (Brianna), Dorchester, Brentin (Taylor) Bender, Abbotsford, Cara Bender (Dylan), wen, Erin Bender, Dorchester, and twenty-three greatgrandchildren. She is further survived by stepsons: David (Virginia) Cook, Evansville, Ind.; Michael (Juanamaria) Cook, Columbia, Mo.; Gary (Monica) Cook, Statesville, N.C.; Kevin (Pamela) Cook, Whitehouse Station, N.J.; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands: Brice Bender and Rod Cook; brothers: Alfred, Tony, Joseph, Louis, Felix and Harvey Bohman and stepson, Ronald Cook. Alice will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Colby Senior Care for their wonderful and loving care. We would also like to thank St. Croix Hospice for their support. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at noon at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Parish in Colby on Monday, May 8, 2023. Interment to follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Father Michael Hayden will preside. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Cherokee Chums 4-H Club. Family and friends may express condolences online at www. maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 135993

James “Jim” R. Baumgartner, age 82, of Colby, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Colby. Family and friends are welcome from 10 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Jim was born on July 9, 1940, the son of Walter and Ella (Neuhaus) Baumgartner in the Town of Colby. He graduated from Colby High School in 1958. On July 15, 1961, Jim was united in marriage to Patricia Decker at St. Mary Catholic Church in Colby. He worked for over 43 years at Packaging Corporation of America in Colby. Jim enjoyed shooting pool, bowling, fishing, hunting and was a fan of the Packers, Brewers, Badgers and the Colby Hornets. He especially loved his annual fishing trip to Canada with his family which spanned over 20 years. Jim also built a hunting shack in 1976 with his boys and enjoyed over 60 years of deer hunting. Most importantly, he loved and cherished his family and will be greatly missed. Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia; five sons: Brian (Peg) of Arcadia, Brad (Diane Kollock) of Almond, Kevin (Gail) of Westboro, Kirk (Lena) of Medford and Keith (Katie) of Edgar; 16 grandchildren: Sara (Tyler) Swenson, Jackie Baumgartner, Jenna Baumgartner, Kelsey (Brad) Barneson, Derek Baumgartner, Dan Baumgartner, Olivia Baumgartner, Micah (Brooke) Baumgartner, Alec (Brianna) Baumgartner, Tyler Moretz, Logan Baumgartner, Kayla Baumgartner, Brayden Baumgartner, Brett Baumgartner, Ella Baumgartner and Brody Baumgartner, and ten great-grandchildren. He is further survived by two brothers-in-law: Larry (Diane) Decker and Ronnie Nelson; a sister-inlaw, Irene Baumgartner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his four siblings: Donald, Lucille Nelson, Vernon (Dorothy) and Harold (Myrtle), and a sister-inlaw, Barb Mueller. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 135989

Paid obituary 135879 Betty A. Nienow, 79, passed away at her home, with her family surrounding her, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She was born March 14, 1944, in Colby, to Harold and Fern (Laabs) Kasper. On April 4, 1964, she married Allen Nienow in Colby. Betty was truly a loving and supportive wife, mother and grandmother who always put everyone else first. She was always kind and greeted everyone with a warm smile. After doing the bookkeeping for her parents’ cheese factory in high school and graduating from Madison Business College, Betty began her career. She worked for several employers as an office manager for the majority of her career. Betty and Allen owned and operated Fiberglass Fabricators, Inc. in Janesville. After they sold the business, she was employed as a customer service rep by Seneca Foods until her retirement. Betty is survived by her children: Lori (Larry) Chipman and Lance (Shelly) Nienow; grandchildren: Katie Chipman, Justin (fiancee Hailey) Chipman and family, Tom (Terri) Holmbeck and family, Stacy (Josh) Kohler and family; brother, Kenneth Kasper; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband: Allen; brother, Jerome Kasper, and her parents. The family would like to thank Promedica for the personal care they provided Betty at her home. A private funeral service was held by Betty’s family at Milton Lawns Cemetery in Janesville. Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home, Janesville, is assisting the family. www.apfelwolfe.com for online condolences.

Pamela Kaye Miller, 70, of Suamico, passed away on April 20, 2023, at home after a brave year-long battle with ovarian cancer. Pam was born on February 26, 1953, to Harold and Juanita Boyer of Unity. After graduating from Colby High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Norman Miller, on October 22, 1971. Together they built a life that they loved, and they had three daughters: Stacy, Stephanie and Shana. After doing secretarial work for a number of years, Pam decided to pursue her passion for travel, enrolling in coursework in Milwaukee, and landing a tour director position for Holiday Travel in Eau Claire. Eventually, she chose employment closer to home, continuing as a tour director for Progressive Travel in Spencer, where she continued for many years until retirement. Pam and Norm were happily married for 51 years and lived in Colby until February 2016, when they moved to the Green Bay area to be closer to family and their beloved Packer team. They loved going to various Packer shows, practices and games, and this was a highlight of their retirement. Additionally, Pam’s competitive nature was obvious in her daily Scrabble challenges with Norm. For many years they enjoyed at least three Scrabble games a day so they could declare a champion. Another favorite of theirs was spending time at their cabin in Holcombe. Pam enjoyed pontoon rides and spending time with family. She was also the best cheerleader at her grandchildren’s various events, and she enjoyed watching them grow and develop. Pam excelled as a leader and this was especially evident when she took one of her loves, traveling, and fostered a career around that passion. She loved planning and leading tours all over the world. One of her favorite destinations was Australia. Another passion of Pam’s was sewing. She was a master seamstress, and even made her own wedding dress. Shecontinuedtosewandcreatethroughout her life, and in retirement, she sold her creations at craft shows. Eventually, Pam found a love for quilting as well. Not only did Pam enjoy creating, but she also had a love of learning. Because of this, she continually enrolled in classes through UW-Green Bay’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) once they moved to Green Bay. Through LLI, Pam cultivated many new friendships, and she especially loved line dancing with her friends. Through her example, Pam taught her girls and grandchildren to be strong, confident and dependable people. She had the mentality that one needs to live in the moment and do what brings you joy now, and that belief system served her well in life. Pam is survived by her husband Norman Miller, and daughters: Stacy (Kevin) Ketter, Stephanie (Patrick) Rau and Shana (Neal) Weber. She also leaves behind her stepmother, Mary Ann Boyer; her brother, Kevin (Denise) Boyer, and step-siblings: Steve Ertl, Scott Ertl, Shari (Jim) Beck and Todd (Jessica) Ertl. Seven grandchildren also survive Pam: Kailey and Jordan Ketter, Brooklyn, Sydney and Elyanna Rau, and Emily and Jake Weber. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Juanita Boyer. Friends and family will gather at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2736 Glendale Ave., Green Bay, from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, with the memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome. com. We would like to extend a special thank you to Peggy, Cheryl, Lee and the LLI girls. We would also like to thank Unity Hospice for their outstanding care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the NEW Community Shelter or Veterans 1st of Northeast Wisconsin. Paid obituary 135490

Walter W. Klimpke Jr., 86, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Clark County Rehab and Living Center, Owen, under the care of ProMedica Hospice. He was born on February 24, 1937, in the town of Johnson, Marathon County, to the late Walter Sr. and Alvina (Christiansen) Klimpke. Walter married the former Carol Westphal on September 22, 1962 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Milan. Walter worked on the family dairy farm and was also a truck driver, making cattle deliveries to Equity Livestock for many years. Walter was a hard-worker and lovingly provided for his family. He enjoyed drives in his pickup truck with his dog and grandson, checking up on the neighborhood and what people were up to. In addition to his work, Walter served in the National Guard for many years. Survivors include his wife, Carol; children: Debbie (Mark) Schilling and Audra Klimpke; sisters: Ruth Komarek and Shirley (Clarence) Liss; grandchildren: Steph Klimpke (Mark Kunze), Trevor Klimpke (Natalie Brophy), Kyle Schilling (Tanya Passeo) and Katlyn Schilling (Devon Wadzinski); great-grandchild, Aiden Klimpke; niece, Patty (Todd) Thurs; nephew, Shannon (Cecile) Meier; brother-in-law, Ted Meier Jr.; dog, Dusty, and cat, Mouse. He was preceded in death by his son, Wayne Klimpke; parents, Walter Sr. and Alvina Klimpke; brother, Gerald Klimpke; niece, Pam Meier; brother-in-law, Donald Komarek, and sister-in-law, Bev Meier. A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Peace Lutheran Church (Town of Frankfort), 114323 Huckleberry Road, Edgar, with Rev. Scott Miller presiding. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. Paid obituary 135578_2

Douglas D. “Bunky” Seefeld, age 74, of Riplinger, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2023. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 2:30 p.m at the American Legion in Unity. Pastor Josh Kohl will preside. Military honors will be provided by the Unity American Legion Post #358 and the Colby VFW Post #2227. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Legion Hall in Unity. Doug was born on March 18, 1949, the son of Dale and Jo (Conrad) Seefeld in Marshfield. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-69, stationed in Germany for two years and Vietnam for one year. On March 14, 1970, Doug was united in marriage to Barbara Hein. He built barns for Bruesewitz Builders, worked construction, built stone fireplaces for people in the area and poured concrete for driveways. Doug also painted signs for the Atwood Ball Park, family signs for area farmers and lettered local race cars and milk trucks. Doug enjoyed drinking with his buddies in his younger years and later years going to Smazal’s Hunter’s Choice for his morning coffee. He enjoyed catching up on the latest gossip, the intense card games that followed and always made time for a game of cribbage at Barb and Darrel’s. Doug liked to play the machines and pull tabs. His favorite time of year was spring when he and Barb could go to his place of peace in Holcombe, jump on his pontoon to catch crappies and tell his fishing stories at the local establishments. He also enjoyed shooting pool, horseshoes and archery and participating in league for all of these. Doug enjoyed the Iola Car Show as well. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Kansas City Chiefs and would razz every Packer fan, especially his wife, when the Packers lost. He was a member of the Unity American Legion Post #358 and the Colby VFW Post #2227. Most importantly, Doug loved and cherished his family and friends, especially his granddaughters, Shaylee and Shyanne, that were so special to him. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him. Doug is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barb; two daughters: Tammy Seefeld (John Austin) of Abbotsford and Shelli Seefeld-Reise of Riplinger; two granddaughters: Shaylee Martens and Shyanne Martens, both of Riplinger; four siblings: Barb (Darrel) Elpert of Unity, Debbie Coverston of Hazelhurst, Brad “Yogi” Seefeld (Rosie) of Unity and Rhonda Albrecht of Riplinger; three brothersin- law: Billy (Gail) Hein of Unity, Paulie (Geraldine) Hein of Alexandria, Va., and Scott Hein (Cheri) of Owen; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his inlaws, Paul and Beverly Hein; four brothers: Jeff, Bruce, Barry and Kenny; a son-in-law, Brian Reise and a nephew, Todd Hein. The fish at Holcombe are breathing a sigh of relief, because if Doug wasn’t catching them, no one was! Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 135532

James “Jim” R. Bellendorf, 79, of Medford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at The Waterford at Colby, where he lived his last days together with his wife. A celebration of life will take place at B& S Bar, W4782 WI-64, Medford, on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. A private family burial will take place beforehand. Jim was born on June 10, 1943, to William and Helen (Hazard) Bellendorf in DeKalb, Ill. He attended and graduated from Colby High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Emily Hanson. They were married on August 23, 1963; she survives. Together they moved to Florida. They later returned to Wisconsin and were dairy farmers in the Colby area from 1973 until 1991, when they moved to rural Medford and established a home daycare business, which they ran until retirement. During this time they raised four children. Jim was also a dedicated caretaker for Emily for many years before his passing. His passions included fishing, hunting, camping, snowmobiling, country line dancing with Emily, and spending time at their lake cabin. He was a prolific gardener, often growing large plots of vegetables for sale and home canning. In addition, he was a skilled woodworker, building many things including cabinetry, furniture, decorative items and boards for taxidermists. He will be missed by his wife of nearly 60 years, Emily; children: Cathy (Jeff) Litscher of Stetsonville, Bill (Nancy) Bellendorf of Medford, Brian Bellendorf of St. Paul, Minn., and Shawn (Michelle) Bellendorf of Stratford; grandchildren: Kaylin (Jessica) Felix, Adrian Felix, Olivia Felix, Gabe Felix, Terry Bellendorf, Ashley Bellendorf, Kendra (Robin) Weiss and Riley Bellendorf; greatgrandchild, Leo Felix; and sister, Peggy (Otto) Kuss. Jim is further survived by other family and friends and was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Bellendorf. 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 135220