Vilas County News-Review

At the age of 75, was called by God to his eternal home in heaven on July 29th, 2022. William, the wonderful Son of Harold and Dorothy Lang (Kogelmann) entered the world August 17th, 1946. William lived his life as a strong and faithful Christian. He was a loving and devoted husband to Judith Ann Lang for 45 years. He was an exemplary Father to four children, Scott (Alexandra) Lang, Kimberle (Tom) Lefebvre, Anthony (Davlin) Lang and Jeffrey (Abbey) Lang. He was a patient, humble, and instructional Grandfather to his 9 grandchildren Nathan, Cooper, Brody, Emery, Joseph, Bella, Georgia, William, and Reggie. He was the cherished brother of Joanne (Late), Robert (Late), Judith, Penny, James, and...

(Nee Ginther) July 19, 2022, age 99. Beloved wife of the late Duane F. Dear mother of Barbara (Randy) Riley, David M. Allen and the late Richard P. Allen. Grandmother of Tamra (Orlando) Moreno, Megan (Tony) Leitheiser, Jacob Allen, Robyn Riley, Anthony Allen and Lyndsay Riley. Survived by great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, August 13 at St. James Catholic Church, W220 N6570 Town Line Rd, Menomonee Falls from 10 AM until time of Mass at 12 Noon. Private interment Wisconsin Memorial Park. Please see Harder Funeral Home website for further details.

"Dr. Bob" Passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2022, at age 90. Loving husband of the late Carol Bartos for 60 years. Beloved father of Sue (Chris) Holm, Steve (Christine), Jeff "Howie," Jean "Margo" (Dave) Struebing, Sara Carpenter and John "Augie." Devoted grandfather of Leanne (Garrett) Medina, Steve Holm, Anna and Sophie Bartos, Jaric Bartos, Nicole (Ryan) Piquette, Kristen Struebing, Brittany (Alex) Osvatic, Jonny Novitt and Noah Bartos. Proud great-grandfather of Shira and Ellie Young, Tommy, Marcus and Sammy Medina and Casen and Lila Osvatic. He was also loved and will be missed by additional family and friends. Robert graduated from Rufus King High School in Milwaukee. He...

Of Kentuck Lake. Peacefully passed away on April 6, 2022, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Brah (nee Quick). Father of Tim (Cheryl) Brah, and Kathy Brah. Grandpa of Christopher Brah, Patrick Brah (Rebecca Sherman) and Caitlin (Travis) Lewis. "The Great One" to Colin, Gavin, Tristin, and Aidan. Also loved by sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Preceded in death by his brothers Tom Brah and Gene Brah and sister Kathleen (Tom) Brown, sister-n-law Betty (Chet) Bonkoski and brother-in-law Bob (Jane) Quick. Jack was a founding member of the Kentuck Lake Association. He and his family spent their summers on Kentuck Lake since 1975. In 2011,...

Passed away peacefully at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family, on March 27, 2022. She is survived by her children Gene (Lorie) Scherf of Waukesha and Gail (Shannon Buelow) Johnson of Wautoma. Constance was the extremely proud grandmother of Jacob Johnson. She is further survived by her sister, Midge (Bob) Bennett. of Waukesha, as well as many other relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Orine. Though she was originally from Waukesha, the charms of northern Wisconsin captivated Connie and she relished the opportunity to move "Up North" where she happily resided for several years. Living in a more remote area afforded her greater opportunities...

MADISON - Herman F. Freymiller, 94, died peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Herman was born May 26, 1927, to Eugene and Emma Freymiller in Woodman, Wis., where he resided until he entered high school. His senior year, he participated in a battery of tests to be educated as a language interpreter or engineer for the U.S. Armed Forces. Having passed the tests, he was sworn into service with the U.S. Army and served his term stateside. He was discharged in November of 1946. In January of 1947, Herman enrolled at the University of Wisconsin - Madison in pursuit of a degree in education. He had a dual major in chemistry and physics and a minor in biology. In 1949 he graduated with...

Peacefully entered God's loving arms on January 3, 2022, at the age of 89 surrounded by his wife and family. Loving husband of Mary, (n?e Singer), for 68 years. Devoted father of Teresa Platner-Sherman (John Sherman), Karen (John) Farley, Susan Platner (Joe Shemky), Tom (Janet) Platner, Jean (Ty) Holz, Patricia (Tim) Fredman. Proud grandfather of Danielle Sherman, Bryan Farley, Adam Farley, Jenna (Mike) Mersch, Sarah (David) Sandager, Laura (Nick) Malahy, David Platner, Megan Platner, Jack Holz, Jadyn Holz, Alexina (Garrett) Gosh, Ben Fredman, Sam Fredman, Jorin (Lee) Mattox. Great Grandfather to Michael Mersch III, Chloe Sandager, Milo Sandager, Rory Malahy, Jack Malahy, Maximus Gosh,...

Rechlitz, Judith A. (N?e Delopst). Born on December 15, 1941 to Raymond and Mary (nee Dubla) Delopst. Born to Eternal life on December 31, 2021 in Milwaukee. Judy is survived by her husband of 58 years, James, and her beloved children, John (Joy) of Mukwonago, Julia (Dr. Robert) Anderson of Neenah, Jennifer (Mike) Relien of Woodbury, MN and Joel (Kelly) of Milwaukee. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Nick (Stacey) Rechlitz, Katie (Russell) Martiny and April (Matt) Gianeselli, Aidan and Sienna Anderson, Ryan, Alex and Nathan Relien, and Jake and Olivia Rechlitz along with great-grandchildren Ethan, Owen and Hayley Rechlitz, Louie and Lemon Martiny and future baby girl Gianeselli...

Bette Ann passed away peacefully with family on November 3, 2021, in Glendale, Wisconsin. Fondly known to many as "Pooshie," the name bestowed by her Dutch grandmother, Bette Ann grew up in Milwaukee and Shorewood, Wisconsin, graduating from Shorewood High School in 1950 and from Carleton College in 1954 with a degree in Sociology and Psychology. After college, Bette Ann worked for Lutheran Social Services in Minneapolis, placing children for adoption, and for the American Heart Association in Madison. She met Tom Drought at a mutual friend's wedding in 1956 and they were married in 1957. Bette Ann and Tom built their life together in Bayside, Wisconsin, where they lived for nearly 60...

On Saturday, January 16th, 2021, the gates of Heaven opened to welcome Mary, at the age of 93, to her eternal home. She was a resident at Shorehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, at the time of her passing. Mary was born in Sheboygan on May 7th, 1927, to Timothy and Helen (Berg) Johnson. She graduated from Central High School in 1945. On December 29th, 1945, Mary was united in marriage to Robert C. Uttech, the family iceman. On their journey through life they enjoyed 63 years together and had four children. The church was the focus of Mary's life where she was active in many of the church activities and groups. After raising her kids she was trained and worked...

Robert Peter Probst, 77, of Shorewood, WI, passed away Monday, October 26 after a long and valiant struggle with heart disease. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sally, his sons Peter (Erin), Michael (Annie Kircher), Matthew (JoAnna), daughter Caroline (Kevin Jankowski) and eight grandchildren, Nora, Charlie, Rachel, Amelia, Harrison, Freddy, Lucy, and Molly. He is further survived by his nieces Pamela Brownson and Bonnie Romero (Nancy Minella) and his nephews Karl and Andrew (Jackie) Brownson . He was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Emma Probst and his sister and brother-in-law, JoAnne and Fred Romero. Bob graduated from Rufus King and went on to study at University of...

Martha Andeen entered life eternal on September 20, 2020 at the age of 99. She was born on May 1, 1921 in Blackstone IL to Oscar and Edith (Karlsson) Helander. She grew up in the midst of wonderful family, faith, and farming communities in rural central Illinois, graduating from Wenona High School and Augustana (IL) College. She married Richard Vinecore and had a son, Larry. They lived on a farm near Wenona IL and also enjoyed their Northwoods home on Stormy Lake in Conover WI. They eventually moved to Roswell NM. After Dick died in 1992 and Larry died in 1994, she married family friend, G. Kenneth Andeen, in 1996 and moved back to Wisconsin. After Ken's death in 2010, she continued to live...

Malcolm McGregor Preston (85) passed away on July 27, 2020, in Ashburn, VA. Malcolm was preceded in death by his wife, Susan. He is survived by his four children -- Scott (Mary Ann) Preston of Oswego, NY, Beth Preston of Menomonie, WI, Cyndy Preston Norford (Steve) of Reston, VA, and Judi Preston of Conway, NH, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sister, Wendy Buehler (Jerry) of Cheyenne, WY, and his loving caretaker, Mabinty Gibateh. Mal was born on December 14, 1934 in Chicago, IL, raised in Glencoe, IL, summered in Eagle River, WI, and graduated from New Trier High School in 1952. He attended Denison University as a member of ROTC, became an SAE brother, and matriculated in 1956...

Richard Hudec, 76, of Racine, WI passed away May 14, 2020. A lifetime fisherman on Pike Lake at Idle Hour Resort where he caught his prized walleye on a home-made jig. He loved the north woods. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262) 639-8000 www.purath-strand.com

Entered Eternal Life on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the age of 76. A long-time resident of Three Lakes and Milwaukee, WI, Butch was an avid fisherman and devoted father and grandfather. Loving father of Wendy (John) Wartzok Moecher, Dawn (David) Weimar, Shawn (Pamela) Burback and Shannon Burback. Proud grandfather to Krista (Andrew) Townsend; Jessica, Laurel and Mariah Weimar; Ehlana, Celina and Kylie Burback; and Connor and Logan Moecher. Survived by his brother John "Keone" (Norma) Burback. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years Mary (nee Frankowski) and his parents Herman and Leona (nee Pawelski) Burback. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. ...

Called Home and Answered the Lord's calling on Monday, October 7, 2019, age 82. Beloved and devoted husband of Patricia (Nee LeBaron) for 59 years. Adoring father of Richard (Cindy), Craig (Rose) and Sue (Chris) Niggemeier. Loving grandpa of Angela (Steve), Aaron, Hope Kollauf, Christopher (Jennifer), Patric, Jennifer Niggemeier, Sara (Jack) Kampf, Nicholas (Lauren) Kollauf and Kristina Kollauf. Proud great grandpa of August, Theodore and Brody. Also loved by other family, friends and pets. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, October 12, 2019, 1-2PM. Celebration of Life at 2PM. Additional visitation will be held "Up North" at COMMUNITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 1315...

Passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on August 9, 2019. Loving husband of Elizabeth Ann Mayer Drought (Bette). Loving father of Ellen, Amy, Thomas James Jr. (TJ), James (Jim) and Kay, and father-in-law to Nancy McMahon Drought, Jeffrey Griffin and Jeff Levin. Cherished grandfather to Julia, Jonathan and Timmy; Adam, Thomas James III (Tommy), Matthew and Elizabeth (Liza); Samuel, Thomas and Paul; and Emma, Jonah and Daniel. Beloved grandfather-in-law to Michael and to Liesl. Loving great-grandfather to Amelia. Cherished brother of Patricia Brynteson and Ellen Templeton. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Estelle Drought. Tom was raised in Whitefish Bay and enjoyed living...