Obituaries

Genevieve Ziegler

Nov 25, 2023

Genevieve Ziegler, age 94, of Long Grove, IL, formerly of Brookfield, WI, died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Ciel Senior Living of Long Grove, IL.

Genevieve Evangeline Menning was born on October 20, 1929, in Neillsville, WI, the daughter of Albert and Elsie (Spencer) Menning. She attended school in Neillsville, graduating from Neillsville High School in 1947. She...

JoAn Waltemate

Apr 17, 2024

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Lucas Harder

Apr 17, 2024

A livestream of Luke's Funeral and Graveside Service can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Lucas D. Harder, 39, of Neillsville, WI died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Lucas Daniel Harder was born August 17, 1984 in Marshfield, WI the son of Grant and Darla (Schmitz) Harder....

Darwin Boushon

Apr 8, 2024

A livestream of Darwin's Memorial Service can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Darwin Joseph Boushon, 66, of Granton, WI, passed away on April 8th, 2024.

Darwin was born to Robert and Elizabeth Boushon on October 22, 1958 in Marshfield, WI. He was a talented wrestler in...

Dale Opelt

Apr 7, 2024

A livestream of Dale's Memorial Service can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Dale Opelt, age 88, of Neillsville, WI, died Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Wells Nature View Assisted Living Facility in Marshfield, WI.

Dale Louis Opelt was born on January 16, 1936, in Neillsville,...

Richard Opelt

Apr 7, 2024

Richard L Opelt, 75, of Neillsville, WI died on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Clark County Health and Rehab Center in Owen, WI.

Richard Lee Opelt was born on March 17, 1949 in Neillsville, WI the son of Rudolph Carl and Marcella Jean (Lipkie) Opelt He graduated from Neillsville High School in 1967 and was drafted into the...

Wayne Garien

Mar 25, 2024

Wayne Garien, age 60, of Neillsville, WI, was pronounced dead on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his residence on Grand Avenue.

Wayne Eugene Garien was born on June 26, 1963, in Belview, IA the son of Charles and Madonna (Schrieber) Garien. He attended Preston Grade School in Preston, IA, and then shortly after began his career in truck driving. He drove...

Marian Vornholt

Mar 25, 2024

A livestream of Marian's Memorial Service can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Marian Vornholt, age 91, of Neillsville, WI, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Riverside Assisted Living Facility in Neillsville.

Marian Ella Hemp was born on October 21, 1932, in Neillsville, WI, the daughter of Herman and Ella...

Donald Pflughoeft

Mar 17, 2024

A livestream of Don's Funeral Service and Military Honors Salute can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Donald "Donnie" or "Don" Robert Pflughoeft of Marshfield, formerly of Loyal, was born to Leo and Ethel (Stelloh) Pflughoeft in Neillsville, WI on August 3rd, 1932. He passed away at the...

Jennifer Walentowksi-Thomas

Mar 15, 2024

Jennifer Walentowski-Thomas, age 57, of Gleason, WI, formerly of St. Francis, WI, passed away peacefully, her suffering is over, on Friday, March 15, 2024. May she rest in peace.

Jennifer Irene Walentowski was born on December 5, 1966, in Milwaukee, WI at St. Francis Hospital, the daughter of James and Kathleen (Gesinski) Walentowski. Her most treasured memories where of...

Brenda Gilbert

Mar 13, 2024

Brenda Lee Zaruba Gilbert was known by many for her loving personality, kind heart, and generosity. She passed away from health complications at the age of 64 at Marshfield Hospital on March 13, 2024.

Brenda was born in Eau Claire on January 29, 1960 to Laverne Charles Zaruba and Ardis Joy Davis Zaruba at Luther Hospital. Brenda and her...

Larry Tessman

Mar 13, 2024

A livestream of Larry's Memorial Service and Military Honors can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Larry Tessman, age 76, of Neillsville, WI, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his residence in the Town of Pine Valley.

Larry Lee Tessman was born on September 6, 1947, the...

Etta Colwell

Mar 8, 2024

Etta Myra (Reynolds) Colwell, Willard formerly of Neillsville, WI went to be with her heavenly father on March 8th, 2024, at the Age of 65. She passed away at home surrounded by family. Etta was born in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Clara (Farrell) Reynolds. She graduated from High School in Belleville, WI. In 1982, she met the love of...

Bonnie Ferraro

Mar 8, 2024

Bonnie Ferraro, 72, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, in Neillsville, WI. Born on September 21, 1951, Bonnie's life was marked by her unwavering kindness and nurturing spirit.

Bonnie was always the kind of person that was willing to help anyone that she could. Her cooking and baking skills was unwavering and she will be remembered for...

Michael Thoma

Mar 6, 2024

A Livestream of Michael's funeral services can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Michael John Thoma died Wednesday, March 6, peacefully at his home. Mike was born February 21, 1955, the son of Virginia (Holtz) and Henry Thoma and lived his entire life on the family farm in Globe, Wisconsin.

Mike...

Patricia Dickerson

Mar 5, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Ann Dickerson passed away in her home in Marshfield WI on March 5, 2024. Patricia was born Dec. 19, 1936 in McHenry Illinois. She was united in marriage to Richard in 1955. Patricia was married to Richard for 65 years. Being married to a Navy Serviceman the couple moved many times and lived in many Parts of the...

Arthur Donald Noah

Feb 20, 2024

Arthur Noah, age 75, of Neillsville, WI died Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at his residence in the Ferguson Street apartments in Neillsville.

 

Arthur Donald Noah was born on July 16, 1948, in Willard, WI the son of Arthur and Annie (Saule) Noah. He was raised by his foster parents, Elmer and Joyce Bombach. Art farmed and worked various jobs locally in...

Michael Smock

Feb 17, 2024

A livestream of Michael's visitation and military honors can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Michael Smock, age 81, of Neillsville, WI, died Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Neillsville.

Michael Lawrence Smock was born on September 27, 1942, at St. Elizabeth Hospital...

Esther Swenson

Feb 13, 2024

Esther Swenson, age 94, of Chili, WI, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Stoney River Assisted Living Center in Marshfield, WI.

Esther Elaine Keuer was born on July 3, 1929, the daughter of Leslie and Adeline (Krause) Keuer. She was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Neillsville, WI in 1929, and confirmed there on April 18, 1943....

John Vandeberg

Feb 10, 2024

A livestream of Jack's memorial service can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

John "Jack" Vandeberg, age 83, of Granton, WI, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, in the Palliative Care Unit of the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.

John "Jack" Hale Vandeberg was born on April 25, 1940, to Chris...