Our beloved son, Andrew James “Andy” Zierden, 42, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah.

He was born Aug. 8, 1983, in Shawano to Betsy Marie (Schmidt) Zernicke and James Zierden. Andy’s stepfather, Thomas Zernicke, became a part of his life in 2007. He also grew up alongside his loving and very involved sister, Jessica Weiland.

Douglas J. Hartleben, 87, passed away peacefully Feb. 1, 2026, at the Willows Home in Iola.

Ronald W. Uttecht, 80, of Birnamwood, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.

Ron was born Oct. 10, 1945, in Wausau, the son of William and Sarah (Diestler) Uttecht.

Larry E. Westphal, 87, of Clintonville, passed away late Friday evening, Jan. 30, 2026, at Greentree Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville.

Eugene Hischke, 91, of Suring, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. He was born June 8, 1934, to the late Leonard and Leah Hischke.

For 67 years, Eugene hauled milk with dedication and pride, seldom taking a day off. A farmer at heart, he loved the land and enjoyed beef farming, growing pumpkins and the steady routines of rural life.

Susan A. “Sue” Fliess, 66, passed away at her home with her family and friends by her side Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, after a short courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Sue was born March 29, 1959, in Franklin, the daughter of the late Ralph and Patsy (Johnson) Bushey. She attended Franklin High School and graduated with the class of 1977.