Obituaries
John Frederick Hanson
Oct 9, 2021
John Fredrick Hanson, Jr., slipped away in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the age of 84. His wife, Margery (Counsell) and his daughter Jennifer (Hanson Meyer) were with him on the evening of October 8, and he declared, “I love you, and I love you” glancing at his wife and daughter in turn. Then he...
Velda "Jeannie" Jean Volz
Oct 8, 2021
Velda “Jeannie” Volz, age 91, of Neillsville, WI died Friday, October 8, 2021 at the House of the Dove Hospice Home in Marshfield, WI.
Velda Jean Lewerenz was born on November 21, 1929 in Neillsville, WI the daughter of Carl R. and Elsa B. (Preuss) Lewerenz. She attended St. John’s Lutheran Grade School and then graduated from Neillsville High...
Clifford "Tony" Anthony Smith
Oct 7, 2021
A livestream of Tony's Memorial Service and Military Honors can be seen here at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 2021 by clicking on "read more" and scrolling to the bottom of this obituary. Tony “Clifford” A. Smith Clifford “Tony” Smith, age 69, of Neillsville, WI passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the UW Health University Hospital in Madison, WI....
Marlene Valeria Harwick
Oct 5, 2021
Marlene Valeria (Jakubowski) Harwick passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
Malene was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 22, 1935 to Edward and Leah (Quicker) Jakubowski. She graduated in 1953 from Granton High School. On June 25, 1955 she married Charles Harwick in Granton. They shared 66 years together. Marlene was a homemaker; she spent...
Jean Elizabeth Lehouillier
Oct 2, 2021
Jean Elizabeth Lehouillier, age 91, of Neillsville, WI peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at the Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI.
Jean Elizabeth (Betty) Gascon was born September 25th, 1930 in Escanaba, MI to Edward and Helen Gascon. She was the oldest of four children. Betty frequently recalled fond memories of being raised on a farm. She...
Margaret Shoemaker
Sep 22, 2021
Margaret L. Shoemaker,91, formerly of Neillsville, passed on from this earthly world to her eternal resting place on Wed, Sept. 22, 2021.
Margaret L. Bostwick was born to Lyle and Ione Bostwick of Greenwood, WI. She loved to garden and play euchre. She married Lyle Woodworth and they had on son, Joey. They divorced and she married Alan Shoemaker...
Leland "Lee" Anton Wirkuty
Sep 15, 2021
Leland Wirkuty, age 89, of Neillsville, WI died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
Leland Anton Wirkuty was born on August 9, 1932 in Plainfield, WI the son of Anton and May (Blood) Wirkuty. He attended school in Loyal, WI, and then served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He...
Virginia Elaine Hanson
Sep 13, 2021
Virginia Hanson, age 91, of Granton, WI died Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center.
Virginia Elaine Berg was born on September 1, 1930 in Whitehall, WI the daughter of William and Edith (Nicols) Berg. She graduated from Taylor High School in 1948, and then worked at Judy’s Restaurant in Taylor and the Colonial...
Jean Maureen Meier
Sep 11, 2021
A livestream of the Mass of Christian Burial can be seen here starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021 by clicking on "read more" and scrolling to the bottom of this obituary.
Jean Maureen Meier, age 83, of Neillsville, WI, devoted wife of 64 years, loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow, passed away, Saturday,...
Carol Lois Zickert
Sep 9, 2021
A livestream of Carol's Memorial Service and cemetery committal rites can be seen here starting at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 by clicking on "read more" and scrolling to the bottom of her obituary.
Carol Lois King Zickert, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Sept. 9, 2021, at...
David Robert Seelow
Sep 8, 2021
David Seelow, age 51, of Neillsville, WI died in the Emergency Room of the Marshfield Medical Center in Neillsville.
David Robert Seelow was born on June 14, 1970 in Marshfield, WI the son of Russell R. and Donna L. (Landgraf) Seelow. He graduated from Neillsville High School in 1988 and then worked for John Trunkel at Trunkel Carpentry, Bob...
Kelly Leland Decorah
Sep 5, 2021
Kelly Decorah, age 81, of Marshfield, WI formerly of Neillsville, WI died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Colonial Health and Rehabilitation Center in Colby, WI.
Kelly Leland Decorah was born on August 8, 1940 in Dells Dam, WI the son of Allen and Katherine (Thompson) Decora. He worked as a carpenter, electrician and most recently as a casino...
Theresa "Terri" Eileen Gronberg
Sep 4, 2021
Theresa Gronberg, age 69, of Neillsville, WI died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the House of the Dove Hospice House in Marshfield, WI.
Theresa Eileen Dunker was born on October 15, 1951 in Lorain, OH the daughter of William and Bernice (Schmitz) Dunker. She moved to Wisconsin in 1986 and enjoyed caring for and baking with her grandchildren. She...
Anne Elizabeth Durst
Aug 23, 2021
A livestream of the Visitation for Anne can be seen starting at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 26, 2021 and the Mass of Christian Burial and cemetery committal rites can be seen starting at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2021 by clicking on "read more" and scrolling to the bottom of her obituary.
Anne Elizabeth Thorne Durst, beloved mother, grandmother,...
Bertha Louise Grottke
Aug 18, 2021
Bertha Grottke, age 104, of Neillsville, WI died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Marshfield Health Services Nursing Home in Marshfield, WI
Bertha Louise Meske was born on December 8, 1916 in Neillsville, Wisconsin the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Finder) Meske. As a child, she only spoke German and had a hard time in school. She was united in...
Peter Joseph Wesenberg
Aug 12, 2021
Peter Wesenberg, age 62, of Neillsville, WI died Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the University of Madison Health System in Madison.
Peter Joseph Wesenberg was born on October 9, 1958 in Neillsville, WI the son of Albert and Evelyn (Tyloch) Wesenberg. He graduated from Neillsville High School in 1976 and worked in the Neillsville area doing odd jobs and...
Russell James Opelt
Aug 8, 2021
A livestream of Russell's funeral service and committal rites at the cemetery can be seen at the bottom of this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, August 13, 2021.
Russell Opelt, age 57, of Neillsville, WI died, in an accident, Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Willard, WI.
Russell James Opelt was born on August 3, 1964 in...
Romaine "Chuck" Charles Boyer
Jul 18, 2021
It is with great sadness that we share our beloved Romaine (Chuck) Charles Boyer passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at his home.
He was born to Adeline Boyer and Lloyd Manning on September 2, 1938. He was then adopted by his grandparents George and Mildred (Flick) Boyer.
Chuck had such a satisfying, enjoyable life. He took pride in...
James "Jim" Alan Olin
Jul 12, 2021
Sunrise April 3, 1939 in Juliaetta, Idaho – Sunset July 12, 2021 Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Where Do you begin to describe a man whose life was indescribable? He made an impression on everyone he met! It has been said before, but he truly was one of a kind.
He will be immensely missed by his daughter, Monica (Steven)...
Craig Allen Boyer
Jun 29, 2021
Craig Allen Boyer, born May 21, 1968, and passed away on June 29. 2021. Craig was one of a kind; strong and opinionated, stubborn as could be, sweet and compassionate, great sense of humor, protector, and best friend, husband, son, father, stepfather, and uncle. Craig was a hardworking man who took life seriously but also knew how to have a...
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