Obituaries

Erna Kuehn

Erna Kuehn

Oct 23, 2026

Erna Kuehn, 94, of Neillsville, WI died on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the Marshfield Medical center in Marshfield.Erna Steger was born on April 29, 1932 in Heildelberg, Germany the daughter of Sylvester and Maria (Strobl) Steger. After graduating High School she worked in a pharmaceutical lab for 3 years and then took nurses aid training. On March 3, 1956...

Robin Lynn Oldham

Robin Lynn Oldham

Oct 11, 2026

Robin Oldham, age 58, died Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Marshfield, WI.

Robin was born on October 13, 1967, the daughter of Marvin Lee and Nanjean Mary (Coyle) Oldham. She graduated from Neillsville High School in 1986. Throughout her life, Robin worked various jobs, most recently as a caregiver for Aster Assisted Living in Marshfield, WI.

Robin is survived by...

Jayne Ellen Fremlin

Jayne Ellen Fremlin

Oct 9, 2026

Jayne Ellen (nee Opelt) Fremlin, age 64, of rural Neillsville, WI, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at her home following a short battle with cancer.

Jayne was born on April 16, 1962, in Neillsville, WI, the daughter of William and Janice (nee Hanson) Opelt. Her son, Brian was born on September 28, 1977. On December 17, 1999, she...

Raymond Lester Fredrick

Raymond Lester Fredrick

Oct 5, 2026

Raymond L. Fredrick, age 75, of Neillsville, WI, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.

Ray was born on November 4, 1950, in Hartford, WI, the son of Harold and Grace (Eske) Fredrick. He graduated from Johnson Creek High School.

Throughout his life, Ray worked as a bartender and owned several bars. He enjoyed the...

Larry Lou Polzin

Larry Lou Polzin

Sep 26, 2026

Larry Lou Polzin was born on August 9, 1957, in Racine, Wisconsin, the son of Lou and Georgia Polzin. He passed away on September 26, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones.

Larry grew up in Racine and graduated from J.I. Case High School in 1975. On October 27, 1979, he married Linda Oldham.

Throughout his working...

John Gassen V

John Gassen V

Sep 26, 2026

Mathias John Gassen V, age 79, passed away September 26, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

He was born January 1, 1947, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the oldest son of the late Mathias and Virginia Gassen of Neillsville, Wisconsin.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, John served his country with pride for six and a half years during the Vietnam...

Garry Ray McDonell

Garry Ray McDonell

Sep 24, 2026

Garry McDonell, age 68, of Neillsville, Wisconsin, passed quietly with his family by his side on September 24, 2026, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Garry was born on December 29, 1957, to Lawrence and Dorothy (Bell) McDonell. He attended Bay View High School and, after leaving high school, attended MATC in Milwaukee studying Foundry Mold Design and Making.

Garry's...

Sidney Lewis

Sidney Lewis

Sep 20, 2026

Sidney Cyrus "Sid" "Skipper" Lewis

Sidney Cyrus Lewis, known to family and friends as "Sid" and "Skipper," age 82, of Willard, Wisconsin, began his journey to the spirit world on the morning of September 20, 2026.

Sid was born on January 18, 1944, to Sidney R. Lewis and Esther Stacy-Lewis. Sid was a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, knew and...

Joyce May Wetzel

Joyce May Wetzel

Sep 15, 2026

Joyce May Wetzel, 88, Neillsville, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield following her 2 year battle with a kidney disease.



Joyce was born on December 6, 1937 in Loyal, WI to Oscar and Gladys Neeb. She graduated from Loyal High School. On September 26, 1959, Joyce was married to Walter...

Valerie Arlene Kinnick

Valerie Arlene Kinnick

Sep 12, 2026

A live-stream of Valerie's funeral services can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Valerie Arlene Kinnick (Nemitz) passed away peacefully at 73 years of age on Saturday, September 12, 2026; surrounded by her loving family at the House of Dove in Marshfield, WI.

 Valerie was born June 23, 1953 to Carl...

Dominic D. Bautch

Dominic D. Bautch

Sep 11, 2026

In Loving memory of Dominic D. Bautch. Dominic passed away peacefully at his home in Strum, WI, on September 11, 2026 at the age of 82. He was born April 2, 1944, the son of Dominic and Caroline Bautch of Independence, WI. He attended Catholic school in Independence until graduation.

After graduation he went into the work force. He worked at...

Kevin L. Brugger

Kevin L. Brugger

Sep 5, 2026

A live stream of Kevin's Memorial Service and Military Honors can be seen in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2026.Kevin Brugger, age 71, of Neillsville, WI, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at House of the Dove - Hospice Home in Marshfield, WI.



Kevin was born on December 23, 1954, in...

Lois Irene Galetka

Lois Irene Galetka

Sep 1, 2026

A live stream of Lois's funeral services can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2026.Lois Irene (nee Fleischmann) Galetka, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.

Lois was born on December 19, 1932, to Wilhelm and Carrie (Gill) Fleischmann in Eagle, WI....

Helen Frieda Schoen

Helen Frieda Schoen

Aug 28, 2026

Helen Frieda Schoen, age 94, of Neillsville, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 28, 2026.

Helen was born on January 12, 1932, to Casper and Emma (Altemus) Marty. She attended Reed School in Neillsville, WI. Growing up, she had a love for animals and being outdoors.

Helen met the love of her life, Walter Schoen,...

Betty A. Marksteiner

Betty A. Marksteiner

Aug 23, 2026

Betty Anne Julia Repp Marksteiner died on August 23, 2026.

Betty was born on September 1, 1938 in Chicago to her parents, Andrew John Repp and Signe Antonia Svensson Repp. Betty attended Catholic school and had been active in the theater and enjoyed dancing. She met her future husband, Tony, after being introduced by friends at a family gathering and...

Gloria Frances Wirkuty

Gloria Frances Wirkuty

Aug 17, 2026

Gloria Wirkuty, age 90, of Neillsville, WI, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.

Gloria Frances Gregory was born on September 9, 1935, in Racine, WI, the daughter of Franklin and Martha (Polzin) Gregory. She graduated from Park High School in Racine and was united in marriage to Leland "Lee" Wirkuty on March 17, 1956, in Indiana. They...

Wayne E. Meier

Wayne E. Meier

Aug 16, 2026

A live stream of Wayne's Mass of Christian Burial can be viewed at www.geschefh.com beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.Wayne Edward Meier, age 92, of Neillsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Riverside Assisted Living in Neillsville.

Wayne was born on April 13, 1934, in Neillsville, the son of Ed and Marie (Boldt) Meier....

Evelyn Eleanor Henchen

Evelyn Eleanor Henchen

Jul 25, 2026

Evelyn Eleanor Henchen, age 93, of Neillsville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026. Born on April 30, 1933, in City Point, WI she was a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother.Evelyn married the love of her life, Robert C. Henchen, on June 9, 1955. Together, they created a warm home, welcoming their daughter, Rita, and later a...

Anita Marie Berry

Anita Marie Berry

Jul 21, 2026

A livestream of Anita's funeral can be seen by clicking on the link at the bottom of her obituary. The stream will start about 10:50 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2026Anita M Berry, 78, of Neillsville, was called home by her Heavenly Father on July 21, 2026.

She was born on April 25, 1948, in Wausau, WI to Henry 'Hank' and Inez...

Ruth A Todd

Ruth A Todd

Jul 16, 2026

A live stream of Ruth's Memorial Services can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.Ruth Anna (Wendt) Todd passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at the age of 97, at her home at Serenity Assisted Living in Marshfield.

 

Visitation will be at Faith Lutheran Church, 207 South Cherry Ave in...