14 January 2020

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Henry Carr

Henry Carr


Henry A. Carr, age 87, of Colby, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Jan. 12, 2020, at Abbotsford Healthcare System. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church in Abbotsford with Rev. Timothy Oudenhoven presiding. Henry will be laid to rest in Saint Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Colby. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 4-7 p.m. at Life Tributes Funeral Home in Spencer and again on Thursday at the church in Abbotsford from 10 a.m. until the time of service. He was born Sept. 27, 1932, to George and Laura (Graumann) Carr in Marshfield. Henry was a graduate of Colby High School, class of 1950. He served in the United States Army from 1954-1956 where he was stationed in Guam. After his honorable discharge, Henry moved back to Wisconsin where he was united in marriage to Barbara Hederer on Sept. 1, 1956. Henry worked at Packaging Corporation of America for 40 years, retiring in 1996. In his spare time, Henry enjoyed fishing and hunting with family and friends. He was very proud of his five grandchildren and loved spending time with them. He also enjoyed visiting and reminiscing with friends. He will be deeply missed by all. Henry is survived by his wife, Barbara; and their two children: James (Danielle) Carr and Julie (Scott) Decker. He is further survived by grandchildren: Tori of Green Bay, Mackenzie and Rylee of Colby, Megan Decker of DePere and Michael Decker of Colby. He was preceded in death by his parents. If desired, the family is accepting memorials in Henry’s name for a charity to be determined. Funeral arrangements are being made through Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. Visit www. lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share thoughts and condolences. Paid obituary 83900

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Marian Fricke

Marian Fricke


3-4 year olds, teaching Sunday School for 13 years. Marian is survived by her son, Allen (Beverly) Fricke, and her daughter, Charlotte and (Dick) Strathmann, both of Colby; two grandchildren: Troy (Judy) Strathmanm and Leanne (Jeff) Meyer; five great-grandchildren: Avirae Meyer, Delaney Meyer, Edison Meyer, Gavin Strathmann and Madelynn Strathmann. She is further survived by other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Orville. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is Marian L. Fricke, age 93, of Colby, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 7, 2020 at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon City under the tender care of hospice. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. The Rev. MarkNeumannwillpreside.Interment to follow at Colby Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Colby is entrusted with the arrangements. Marian was born on February 14, 1926, in rural Colby, the daughter of William and Rose (Hake) DallmaninColby.SheattendedColbyandGreenwood schools. Marian graduated from Colby High School and Eau Claire Beauty Culture School. The former Marian Dallman was united in marriage to Orville Fricke on September 22, 1947, in Wausau. She worked in beauty shops at Wausau and Abbotsford. After she married, her and her family farmed in the Town of Hull for 52 years. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1980. Marian was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Colby. She loved being in the Altar Guild, designing banners. Marian was an artist and used that talent drawing, sewing, and creating awesome meals. Marian cherished every moment with her family and she felt so blessed to have great-grandchildren. She enjoyed praying for other people in her prayer circle at Zion. Marian also helped her daughter with being established in her memory. Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you’re always at our side. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation and love to Heather Ward and Adrianna Gomez and their entire care team at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon City, for the outstanding compassion, support and love you have to our mother and our family. You are her angels. We would also like to thank Beth and the care team at Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for the exceptional care you provided. Also, a special thank you to Marian’s primary doctor, Dr. Vicky Baker, and her staff. Online condolences can be made to www. maurinaschillingfuneralhome.com. Paid obituary 83805

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James Hennlich

James Hennlich


Paid obituary 83950 James J. Hennlich, age 88, formerly of Owen, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center under the tender care of hospice. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at Saint Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester. Father Tim Oudenhoven will preside. Interment to follow at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Owen American Legion Post No. 123, Owen-Withee Vets Club and the Lublin American Legion Post No. 547. Family and friends are welcome on Friday, Jan. 17, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Dorchester, with a rosary service at 4 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. James was born on June 10, 1931, the son of Joseph and Hattie (Boxrucker) Hennlich. He graduated from Dorchester High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army. On Oct. 17, 1971, James was united in marriage to Patricia Feldt. James worked for the Clark County Highway Department for many years. He was a member of the Owen-Withee Vets Club. James was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed camping and playing pool. Jamesissurvivedbyhiswife,Patriciaof Owen; two children: Paula (Tim) Baker of Dorchester and Perry Johnson of Duluth, Minn.; five grandchildren: Betsy (Dallas), Jerry, Wesley, Joseph and Christian Baker; five great-grandchildren: Gerald Ivan Baker III, Kylia Nordloff, Brhyer Churkey, Sawyer James Krueger and Ivy Marie Krueger. He is further survived by two sisters: Joan Baker and Janice (Conrad) Diesing; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Tasha Ley; a brother, William, a sister, Dorothy Forsyth; two brothers-in-law: Gerald Baker and Robert Forsyth; and a sister-inlaw, Addrinne. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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07 January 2020

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