Ruby Ione Hinkfuss, 87, of Gillett, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, with loved ones after fighting a hard battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 26, 1937, in the family farmhouse located in Dunn County. She grew up in Springs Brook and graduated from Durand High School in 1956. After graduating from high school, she worked on multiple family-owned farms for many years, enjoying her time driving the farm equipment and milking cows.

Daniel P. Jagla, 75, of Townsend, passed away peacefully at The Cottages on Sunday morning, Oct. 27, 2024. Daniel was born in Shawano on March 17, 1949, a son of the late Daniel and Betty (Humboldt) Jagla. He attended Wabeno High School and graduated with the class of 1967. On Sept. 18, 1969, Daniel was drafted into the United States Army where he served through March 1, 1971. He then reenlisted on Dec.

Allen “Albert” P. Osterbrink, 70, of Eland, passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at home, under the care of his family and St. Croix Hospice, after a long battle with cancer. Allen was born on Aug. 25, 1954, in Wausau, the son of Philip and Adalyne (Houf) Osterbrink. On Sept. 22, 1984, Allen was united in marriage to Marnie A.

William J. Lappen, 88, long-retired paper industry executive, local philanthropist and soon-to-be great-grandfather for the fourth time, died peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 31, surrounded by his family. Throughout his life, William cultivated the love of beauty in nature and love of birds and dogs.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Henry Keith on Oct. 28, 2024, at the age of 89. Alfred was born on March 21, 1935, in Lena to Henry and Josephine Keith. Alfred attended Oconto Falls High School and St. Norbert College in preparation for his vast and ambitious career.

Patricia L. Petrich, 88, a resident of the Luther Home in Marinette, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 31, surrounded by her family. She was born May 23, 1936, to Joseph and Cecelia (Fisher) Eland in Menominee, Michigan, where she spent her early life. She graduated from Menominee High School and resided in the Marinette-Menominee area until moving to Gillett in 1982 upon her marriage to Merlin “Manny” Petrich.