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.

Karen Marie Boettcher (Sutrick), 64, passed away Jan. 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, at Meadowbrook in Oconto Falls.

She was born March 6, 1961, in Oconto Falls where she spent her early life and attended Oconto Falls High School. She later moved to the Marinette and Peshtigo area where she resided for many years.