Jefferson, WI- Gary W. Liebau, 86, of Jefferson, Wis., passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Sunset Ridge Assisted Living, Jefferson, Wis. You may leave a condolence or tribute for Gary's family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com. The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Niagara Chapel, Niagara, Wis., to honor Gary's legacy of life.

Crystal Falls- Marlene J. Beckman, 84, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at her home. She was born January 21, 1936, in New London, Wis., daughter of the late Albert and Lorraine (Hobbs) Handschke. Marlene grew up in New London and was a graduate of New London High School. On October 9, 1954 she was united in marriage to Eugene Beckman. The couple spent the first year of their marriage in Missouri, while Gene complete his service in the Army at Fort Leonard Wood. In 1955, they moved to Clintonville, Wis., where they lived until 2008, when they moved to Crystal Falls. Gene preceded her in death on September 10, 2009. Marlene enjoyed sewing, gardening and caring for...

Catherine R. (Wastak) Klescewski, affectionately known as "Mrs. K" & "Grandma K", 89, of Armstrong Creek, Wis., passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was born October 30, 1930, in Cicero, Illinois, daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine (Bajorinas) Wastak. Catherine grew up in Cicero and graduated from St. Anthony's High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Loyola University, and later her Bachelor of Science in Health and Masters in Nursing. As a young, registered nurse, she worked at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, where she received a "Letter of Reference" from one of the Mayo Brothers. Catherine was united in marriage to Chester Klescewski on...

Tipler-Robert A. Lewic, 62, of Tipler, Wis., passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at his home. He was born May 20, 1957, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Ed and Helen. Bob was a member of IBEW Union Local 494 in Milwaukee for over 30 years. He along with his wife, Kathy, were long time residents of Greenfield, Wis. Upon their retirement they relocated to their getaway place in Tipler, Wis. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, four wheeling, and time spent with family and friends. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 37 years, Kathy; one brother, Tom (Renee), Phillips, Wis.; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Steve (Sharon); nieces and nephews; and by his faithful...

Mary Ann Brasure, 82, of Niagara, Wis., passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born June 7, 1937 in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., daughter of the late Norbert and Ann Walter. Mary Ann grew up in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., and graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1955. She earned her teaching credential from the Sheboygan County Normal School and taught in a two-room schoolhouse at the Lima Elementary School which happened to be the same school her father attended. Mary Ann married Garth Brasure on November 29, 1958, at St. Rose Catholic Church in the town of Lima. After being married, they resided in Sheboygan County where they built a home on the family farm...

Robert L. Pagel, 86, of Black Creek, formerly of Fence, Wisc., passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Appleton, Wisc. He was born on January 23, 1933, in Green Bay, Wisc., son of the late Lester and Viola (Reis) Pagel. Bob graduated from Laona High School, Class of 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955. Bob married Shirley M. Zirbel on August 25, 1955. They resided in Newald, Popple River, Laona, Green Bay, and Black Creek, before moving to Fence in 1996. Bob started his career as a meat cutter before owning and operating Pagel's Superette in Black Creek in 1971. During his time in Black Creek he served as the Village President, was a proud...