Sandra “Sandy” Jean Kralcik, age 72, of Athens, died peacefully at her home early Friday morning, Jan. 13, 2023. A time of visitation was held Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Sandra was born December 6, 1950, in Marshfield, the daughter of Theodore and Sophia (Baldys) Kleparski. Sandy was united in marriage to Richard Kralcik on November 8, 1969, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Abbotsford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, on November 12, 2011. Sandy worked at Tombstone for 29 years. Sandy had many interests which included working in her flower gardens, watching the birds at her feeders, painting, coloring and spoiling her cat. She also volunteered with Rich for the EAA Fly In at Oshkosh for 18 years. She is lovingly survived by her son, Theodore “Ted” (Angie) Kralcik, Athens, and daughter, Jodi (Travis) Wichlacz, Merrill, as well as four grandchildren: Devin, Logan, Chelsea and Jeremiah; a great-grandchild, Kaladin; and her brothers: Jim (Lucille) Kleparski, Marathon, and Nick (Eunice) Kleparski, Colby. A brother-in-law, LeRoy (Holly) Kralcik, Colby, and a sister-in-law, Jean (Jerry) Blinker, Athens, further survive Sandy. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Richard. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 131224

Vernon “Vern” H. Helland, Jr., age 62, of Abbotsford, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Family and friends are welcome from 2 p.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home. Vern was born on November 15, 1960, the son of Vernon and Beverly (Pahl) Helland, Sr. in Chippewa Falls. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Davis in 1980 and they later divorced. On September 15, 2007, Vern was united in marriage to Kimberli Christofoli in Shakopee, Minn. Vern worked for Walter Brothers in Holcombe and the past ten years was working at Colby Metal. He loved fishing, especially for walleye and musky, hunting, golfing, camping, gardening and woodworking. Vern also loved spending time with his family and friends. Vern is survived by his wife, Kimberli; three sons: Craig (Alison) Helland of Chippewa Falls, Adam Helland of Chippewa Falls and Kody (Nikki) Helland of Osceola; two step-sons: Shaun (Sarah) Faber of Londonderry, N.H., and Brent (Karie) Faber of Medford; ten grandchildren: Gio, Skylar, Trent, Cade, Austin, Gatlin, Evan, Harper, Aubrey and Tessa. He is further survived by his sister, Brenda (Tim) Walters of Cornell; nieces, nephews, great-niece, great-nephew and greatgreat-niece; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Vern’s family would like to thank the staff at CTU at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, especially Renae and Dr. Reinhart and team. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 131225

Richard A. Kops passed away on December 31, 2022, at a young 85 years of age. Dick, as he was known to most, was born January 17, 1937, at home in the Clark County Township of Lynn, to Lillie (Widmer) and Lester Kops. He was the youngest of their three sons. They later bought his grandparents’ family farm just north of Unity where Dick attended Unity Grade School, then graduated from Colby High School in 1955. After graduation, Dick was employed with Packaging Corp. of America before beginning his lengthy 50 year career as a dairy inspector. He was well known and respected within the dairy farming communities throughout Wisconsin. That notoriety saved his life on an occasion where he visited a farm run by the infamous Posse Comitatus clan. While there conducting business, guns were pulled on Dick, thinking he was an intruder from the government. Thankfully, he was recognized by one of the men, resulting in a peaceful resolution. During his retirement, Dick worked for the Township of Hull for many years until his health no longer allowed it. He enjoyed his time there visiting with the area residents. In 1960, he married Sharon Kilty and purchased his first farm east of Cherokee. A few years later, he had the opportunity to buy the farm across from his family’s homestead, north of Unity. There he raised hogs, sheep, goats, horses and a tribe of children. He was as dedicated to raising his seven children after his divorce as he was to his career in agriculture. A call day or night from one of his kids or a farmer in need, he was there for them. Later in life as his mother’s health was declining, he sold his Unity farm to move to Cherokee to be with his mother. After her passing, he bought his property up north. It may not have been in Alaska as he always dreamed of, but it was still in the middle of no where, just like he wanted. There, he had an Amish built log cabin, where he lived a good wholesome life in nature. Dick was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed tending to horses, watching the bears and other wildlife around his property. He stayed as active as possible and even climbed the ladder to his log cabin loft’s bedroom well into his 80’s. Richard is dearly missed by many. He is survived by his friend of over 30 years, Rose Laessig of Merrill; children: Shari Kops of Weston, Donald Kops of Marshfield, Tara (Jayce) Abel of Stratford, Noelle Kops of Marshfield, Darcy (James) Plaskey of Auburndale and Matthew (Jenna) Kops of Stetsonville; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grand children. He was preceded by his oldest son, Rick in 2012; both parents, and his siblings and their wives: Leroy (Shirley) and Gerald (Evelyn) Kops. Please join us in a Celebration of Life for Richard on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Otto H. Kops American Legion Post 358, 233 West 2nd Street, Unity, WI at 2 p.m. Paid obituary 130859

Debra “Deb” Ann Peissig, age 57, of Medford, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, under the tender care of Hope Hospice. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Rev. Nancy Amacher presided. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Deb was born on April 20, 1965, the daughter of James and Mary Ann (Pabich) Hollman in Medford. She graduated from Abbotsford High School in 1983. On March 31, 2018, Deb was united in marriage to Barry Peissig. Deb owned Bogey’s Bar in Medford for 23 years. She also was a huge animal lover and had a passion for helping find lost animals. Deb was a member of the Critter Cruise and was a Found Dog case worker. She helped raise money for animal shelters and humane societies. Deb will be sadly missed her family and friends. Deb is survived by her husband, Barry; her son, Tyler Oleson (Natasha Wright) of Wausau; three bonus-children: David Peissig (Alexis) of Medford, Dakota Peissig (Michael) of Medford and Dustin (Sheree) Peissig of Edgar; and four grandchildren: Zarianna, Zeagan, Azyven and Junior. She is further survived by cousins, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Mary Ann; her daughter, Shawna Oleson and two brothers: Mitchell and Craig Hollman. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 130878

Joyce M. Miller, age 82, passed away on December 26, 2022, in the care of Kirkland Crossing and Agrace Hospice. She was born March 20, 1940, to William and Lila (Hautamaki) Kiviko in Owen. Joyce is survived by her children: Gary (Steve Mallory) Mohan, Kenneth Mohan, Gina (Todd) Cottrell and Rod (Yolanda Carlson) Mohan; her grandchildren: Vincent, Rhiannon, Rosa, Olivia and Jacob; two great-grandchildren: Juneau and Melvin, and her sisters: Lila, Karen, Sharon and Linda. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Gerald Mohan; her husbands, and her three brothers and two sisters. Joyce was instrumental in obtaining the liquor license for Fuzzy’s Bar, which she ran with her first husband in Colby. Her efforts changed the legislation to allow other existing beer taverns to obtain a liquor license in Wisconsin. She could talk to anyone she met, had a wicked sense of humor, loved to go on road trips, “bumming” she called it, and was always ready to go. After leaving Colby, she went on to run various businesses in the Milwaukee area, including driving an 18-wheeler using her CB handle of ‘Flying Finn’ to commemorate her Finnish heritage. She eventually came off the road and found her way to Phoenix, Ariz., where she stayed for the dry heat. This is where she met her last husband, Dick Miller. When she retired, she focused on her love of genealogy. A celebration for Joyce will be planned for the first weekend of June at Fuzzy’s in Dorchester. Memorials in Joyce’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Society. Pagenkopf Funeral Home is serving the family. For more information, call 262-567-4457 or visit www.pagenkopf.com. Paid obituary 130895

Theresa M. Rausch (Terri Heintz), 59, of Medford, died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with her immediate family by her side. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on January 21, 2023, at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford. A reception will be held at Marilyn’s Fire Station & Catering following the memorial. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, at the funeral home. Terri was born October 6, 1963, in Madison, to Stephan and Laura (Hunt) Heintz. On May 14, 2015, she married John Rausch and resided in Medford. Terri is survived by her husband Johnny. Terri loved fishing, camping, four-wheeling, watching movies, spending time with friends, loving her grand boys, kids and her husband. Survivors include her husband, John (Johnny) Rausch of Medford; her sister, Norine Jones of Sparta; her son, Shane Brabble and daughter Tanya Brabble, both of Lees Summit, Mo., and her daughter, Nichole (Nikki) Burg of San Diego, Calif.; her two grandsons: Taylor Gifford and Jude Burg; her mother-in-law, Lucille Rausch of Athens; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cindy (Gary) Slonicker of Spooner, Roger Rausch of Wausau, Jimmy (Lori) Rausch of Merrill, Mike Rausch of Athens, Robert Rausch of Athens, Linda Mader of Wausau, Anthony Rausch of Medford, Monica (Bob) Wilde of Wausau, Patrick Rausch of Gleason, Sara Rausch of Mosinee, Andrea (Steve) Janke of Athens and Maria Rausch of San Diego, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. 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 130865

Please join us in celebrating the life of Madelyn (Tromanhauser) Rohrick who passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 A Celebration of Life will be held on at the Abby Free Church in Abbotsford at 2 p.m. 130863

Robert (Bob) Carol Lindberg, 82, San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Dorchester, died on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, after a short stay at New Century Hospice in San Antonio, Texas. A celebration of life will take place on April 29, 2023, at the Colby Lion’s Shelter in Colby, beginning at 1 p.m. Rembs Funeral Home will be assisting with the arrangements. Bob was born on August 24, 1940, to John and Esther (Stewart) Lindberg of Abbotsford. Bob will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Donna (Gebert); his three children: Robert Michael (Monique) Lindberg, Kristine Lindberg and Karen Mengel. He was also a proud grandfather to his nine grandchildren: Robert Paul, Rachael (Lane), Jaurdon (Alex), Michaela (Luke), Miranda (Warren), Cherish (Joseph), Chelsey (Ryan), Kayleigh and Dory, and great-grandfather to his five great-grandchildren. He is further survived by one sister, Lenore (Gary) Lindberg Gebert. Bob was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and five sisters. Bob spent 19.7 years of active duty in the U.S. Navy. In 1961 Bob was serving on the USS Northampton, which was involved in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Bob received many awards and medals as a result of his years of service. Upon retiring from the U.S. Navy, Bob worked for the Abbotsford School District as a maintenance supervisor until he retired. Bob adored spending time with his family, whether out in the garden or watching Disney films. He also enjoyed traveling, boating, fishing, keeping dogs, and having a Whopper and Coke. Condolences may be sent online to www. rembsfh.com. Paid obituary 130879