1944-2022 John Lee Agen, 78 of Gilman passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022 at the Gilman Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Schmidt officiating. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in Meadowbrook Cemetery- Gilman. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until time of service. He was born on April 10, 1944 in Milwaukee the son of the late Arne and Helen (Hahs) Agen. John’s family moved to the Cumberland area where he graduated from Cumberland High. He went on to receive his bachelors in Education from UW-Stevens Point. John then served in the US Army during Vietnam from 1967-1970. After his time in the service, he came back to Wisconsin. He married Connie Reiter on June 20, 1970 at First Lutheran Church in Cumberland. John started his career teaching one year for the Greenwood Schools and then taught Special Education for the next 30 at Gilman Schools eventually receiving his Master Degree from UW Eau Claire. He was an active member of the community; in the Gilman VFW, American Legion, a member of the Gilman Fire Dept for over 40 years and an EMT for 10 years. John enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, bowling, playing cards; especially 500 rummy. However, his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Kristine Agen of Fort Wayne, Ind., John Agen, Jr. of Eau Claire, and Kayla (Dustin) Hayes of Eau Claire; nine grandchildren, Zane, Korrigan, Addison, Ty, Mya, Lucy, Colton, Lincoln and Porter; and his brother, Roger Agen of San Francisco, Calif. John was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Connie (May 9); and his brother, Alan. Paid Obituary 125121

Celebration of Life Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location: VFW Post 5729, 240 South 8th Street, Medford, WI 54451 Any questions: Please contact Lynn Niggeman (oldest daughter) 715-505-3615 Obituary (previously printed) 1953-2021 Michael Wade Krug, 68, died unexpectedly Dec. 9, 2021 at an Eau Claire hospital. Mike was born Nov. 17, 1953 in Stanley, the son of Dean and Adeline Krug. Mike attended Owen-Withee Schools. He worked in maintenance and automotive fields after high school. He was married to Janet Faude, having two daughters, Lynn and Penny. They divorced and he later married Cindy Colby, having two sons, Chase and Chance and also a daughter, Brandi Kallenbach. They were later divorced. Surviving are his children, Lynn (Jesse) Niggemann, Penny Krug, Chase Krug and Chance Krug. He is also survived by his sister, Christine (Gary) Fritz; brothers, Mark (Melissa) Krug and Ricky (Sandy) Krug; grandchildren, Dustin, Autumn and Tucker Niggemann, Kashton and Kolton Krug; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mike was predeceased by sister, Kathleen and brother, Wayne. Paid Obituary 125125

1931-2022 Janet A. Doriot, 90, of Medford, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 at Rib Lake Health Services. No services will be held per Janet’s wishes. A private burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II. Janet was born on Nov. 7, 1931 to Al and Mildred (Graff) Cherney in Medford. Her marriage to John “Don” D. Doriot took place on July 30, 1955 in Medford. Janet was employed by Weather Shield until her retirement. Janet is survived by her sister, Judy (Allen) Luebeck of New London; nephews, Guy and Jay Nelson; great-nieces and nephews; and son-in-law David Johnson. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Don in 1998; son, Jon Michael in 1973; daughter, Jolie Ann Johnson in 1991; sister, Joyce Nelson; niece, Sandra Kremsreiter; and nephew, Mark Nelson. Memorial donations in Janet’s name may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice or Hope Hospice. 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 125162

1927-2022 Earl L. Emmerich, 95, of Tripoli, formerly of Medford, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 at Aspirus Medford Hospital. A Memorial Mass for Earl will take place at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. A full obituary will run in next week’s paper. 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 125180

1966-2022 Nick Suckow, son, brother, uncle, friend, has left us behind. He transcended while surrounded by family. We could never mourn such an amazing man. He would hate any crying done in his name. He would want us to be strong, even though our hearts are heavy. Funeral services for Nick Suckow were held on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. at Maranatha Evangelical Free Church in Rice Lake with Rev. Tony Nord officiating. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15 at Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday morning. Nick’s story starts on Dec. 16, 1966, the eldest born to Harvey (Bud) Suckow and Jean Hose in Japan, while his father was in the U.S. Army. He graduated from Barron High School in 1985. Nick’s hobbies included his car restorations, being on his computer, giving speeches, preparing for his annual August party, and poker. Even though a car accident left him paralyzed as a ventilator quadriplegic on Aug. 9, 1989, he stayed in touch weekly with two of his high school friends, Dave Matthys and Lee Hogan. His U.S. Army buddies were always a phone call away. Eugene, Wayne, Gilbert and Todd would travel from each of their states annually in August for reunions. He despised phonies, day light savings time and takers. Loved his past as a diesel mechanic in the Army, anything Dodge, the Packers, and his cat, Diesel. Nick did not go quietly in the night but giving the hospital staff a run for their money. Entering St. Mary’s on Aug. 5th, he always wanted to leave an impression. He held on until his anniversary date of Aug. 9th, after 33 years. Loved ones that will miss Nick until they meet again are his mother, Jean; father, Bud (Marilyn); brother, Jason (Kris) Suckow; sister, Kate (Mitchell) Zimberg; nephews, Cole, Ryan and Wade Suckow; nieces, Sarah and Rachel Zimberg; god-mother and aunt, Sue Perry; as well as many friends, cousins and step-families. He is starting his next adventure, running down the racetrack, taking deep breaths, preparing pats for the rest of us to follow leaving his wheelchair and ventilator behind. Arrangements are being handled by Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron. Online condolences can be made at www.rauschandsteelfuneralhome. com. Paid Obituary 125123

alciar 1940-2 022 Joyce A. Balciar, 81, of Medford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022 at Aspirus Hospital Medford. A funeral service for Joyce will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 12 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with Pastor Daniel Iwinski officiating. Burial will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II. Visitation will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Friday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Joyce was born on Dec. 9, 1940 to Ewald and Ruth (Werner) Frischman in Medford. She was a Medford High School graduate. She married Kenneth Balciar on Nov. 3, 1962; he survives. After high school she worked for a short time at Weather Shield before beginning her banking career at the State Bank of Medford where she worked for 28 years before moving to Industrial Credit Union in Medford which later became People’s Choice Credit Union, where she retired as the President. She was the recipient of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Medford Chamber of Commerce. In her spare time she enjoyed bowling, riding UTVs and snowmobiles, going to the lake, dominoes with the girls, reading, scrapbooking, crafts, going to the casino, NASCAR races, baking, traveling with Kenneth, and spending time with her grandchildren. Joyce is survived by her husband, Kenneth; children, Scott Balciar, Shelley (Brad) Hutchinson, and Shawn (Dana) Balciar, all of Medford; grandchildren, Brett and Gabe Hutchinson and Devin Balciar; sisters, Betty Widmer of Medford and Peggy Brehm of Marshfield; and her dog, Jessie. Joyce is further survived by other family and friends. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers-in-law, Wayne Widmer and Mike Brehm. 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 124875

rug 1932-2 022 William “Bill” S. Krug, age 89, of Owen, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Withee. Rev. Tom Myhre will officiate. Interment with Military Honors provided by the Stetsonville American Legion Post #519 will be held at Maplehurst Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 12 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the church. Live stream will be available for those unable to attend on the Maurina Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page or after the service anytime on Facebook or the website. Bill was born on Oct. 30, 1932, the son of Andrew and Ethel (Stephens) Krug in the Town of Holway. He enlisted in the US Army in 1952, serving in Korea until his honorable discharge in 1954. On April 22, 1972, Bill was united in marriage to Gayle Tremelling at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Withee. He worked at the AMC/Chrysler Automotive Plant in Kenosha. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially cookouts. Most importantly, he cherished his family. Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gayle; three sons: Terry (Rachael) of Abbotsford, Kevin (Tanya), and Ken (Tracie) both of Racine; six grandchildren, Terry II, Isaiah, Kenneth, Benjamin, Jasimine and Christian; one great-granddaughter, Katlina. He is further survived by his five siblings, Beatrice (Virgil) Decker of Colby, Annabelle Neitzel of Curtiss, Dale of Marshfield, Jane (Gordon) Mathews of Medford and Jerry (Susie) of Perkinstown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Kaitlin; his two brothers, George (Lorraine) and Dean (Adeline); his sister, Darlene (Bob) Wisniewski; brother-in-law, Clifford Neitzel and sister- in-law, Tina Krug. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen is entrusted with the arrangements. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid Obituary 124886

1937-2 022 Phyllis M. Fuchs, 85, of Medford, town of Greenwood, died Aug. 7, 2022 at her home while under the care of Hope Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 12 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Whittlesey with Fr. Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial will follow at Historic St. Ann’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. She was born July 5, 1937 in the town of Chelsea to Carl and Lena (Born) Brandner. She grew up in Whittlesey and graduated from Medford High School, class of 1955. She then worked at Thorp Finance until her marriage to John Fuchs on May 4, 1957. Phyllis and John farmed in the town of Greenwood. In 1977, Phyllis began working for Weathershield, retiring after 25 years of service. She was a member of OLPH Catholic Church in Whittlesey. She also worked at the polls during the elections. Phyllis will be remembered as a hard worker. She loved being outside and helping her son, Tim on the family farm. She also enjoyed knitting and made washcloths and hangers for gifts at Christmastime. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Debbie) Fuchs of Medford, Debbie (Dennis) Zondlo of Rib Lake, Tim Fuchs and Tom (Lesia) Fuchs, all of Medford; siblings, Bonnie Fuchs, Ardath (Richie) Dums, Gary Graham, all of Medford; 18 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren (with two on the way); and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John in 2004; brother, Jerry (Shelby) Brandner; granddaughter, Samantha Fuchs; and brother-in-law, Francis Fuchs. Memorials may go to Historic St. Ann’s Cemetery or to Hope Hospice. 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 124884

orgensen 1936-2 022 Duane S. Jorgensen, 86, of Ogema, passed away on Friday, July 29, at the Marshfield Hospital where he had been for several weeks. Celebration of life funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m., at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake with Fr. Jayanna Kanna officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday, Sept. 17, at the church. Duane was born to Cyril and Hazel (Nelson) in Ogema on July 28, 1936. Duane graduated from Prentice High School in 1954. He married Sharon Carlson of Ogema at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Westboro on June 28, 1958 and they celebrated 64 adventurous years together. Duane was a lifelong member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Westboro and after the parish was closed became an active member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was a businessman having owned and operated a laundromat, car washes, a grocery store and meat market while specializing in potato sausage. He spent his early years as an avid fisherman and trap shooter and in more recent years always enjoyed spending time playing cribbage with his family and friends. Duane is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Doreen (Roy) Castro of Cape Coral, Fla., Shari (Randy) Bergman of Medford; grandchildren, Steve (Alexis) Garrou of Saukville, Abbie (Christopher) Sjoblom of Saint Cloud, Minn., and Erin and Colby Bergman of Medford; sister-in-law, Dorothy Jorgensen, of Colgate, and many nieces and nephews. Duane was preceded in death by his parents and his, brother, Richard Jorgensen. 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 124912

1938-2022 Norbert V. Weiler, 84, of Medford, passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 at the Abbotsford Care Center while under the care of Hope Hospice and surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville with Fr. Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial with military honors provided by the Stetsonville American Legion Post 519 will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Stetsonville. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford and from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville. Norbert was born Apr. 23, 1938 in Athens to Theodore and Gertrude (Dassow) Weiler. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1963. On Apr. 25, 1964, Norbert married Nancy Ann Hughes at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marathon. They resided in the town of Little Black, and Norbert worked as a heavy equipment operator for Armin Buehler in Medford and then Melvin Companies out of Abbotsford. Norbert was known far and wide as one of the best backhoe operators who ever ran a backhoe. His expertise in backhoe operation led to an additional expertise with claw machines, which he could not pass without playing, especially if there was something inside that one of his grandchildren wanted. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Pine Creek Riders Snowmobile Club, the Stetsonville American Legion, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Norbert enjoyed playing baseball, softball and bowling. In 1961, his baseball team from Goodrich won the State Baseball Championship. Although no official records were kept, it is commonly believed that Norbert still holds the record for most career home runs in the Dairyland League. He also enjoyed snowmobiling and was known to never turn down a drag race. Survivors include his wife, Nancy of Medford; children, Julie (Joe) Alioto of Wausau, Rick (Bonnie) Weiler of Athens, Patrick (Ramona) Weiler of Bloomer, Mark (Anne) Weiler of Athens; grandchildren, Christine and Ben Alioto, Dylan, Caitlin, Joshua, Makenna, Alexa, and Aiden Weiler; brother, Tom (Betsy) Weiler of Athens, Danny (Florica) Weiler of Arizona; sisters, Nancy Weiler of Wausau, Carol (Dave) Geiger of Dorchester, Beverly Fula of Menomonee Falls, Sharon (Clay) Boeger of Stratford; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, David Weiler; and sister, Rose Marie Weiler Simchick. 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 124883