Obituaries

Wayne Wampole

May 10, 2023

Wayne Wampole, age 66, of Neillsville, WI, died peacefully May 10, 2023, at home with his family by his side after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

 

Wayne Lyle Wampole was born on October 27, 1956, in Fairchild, WI, the son of Lyle and Amanda (Oldham) Wampole. He graduated from Thorp High School in 1974 and then joined the...

Daniel Wojtczak

May 3, 2023

Daniel Wojtczak was born on April 6, 1934 to Leon and Johanna (Podlaszewski) Wojtczak and went to be present with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 3, 2023.

He grew up on the south side of Milwaukee where he attended neighborhood schools for elementary, junior high, and high school. He had a love of numbers in school...

Sue Sundermeyer

Apr 27, 2023

Sue Rita (Hendricks) Sundermeyer died peacefully on April 27, 2023, at the Neillsville Retirement Community in Neillsville, Wisconsin. She was born to Harry and Eva Hendricks in Rinard, Iowa, on March 29, 1934. Her family moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa, when Sue was 10 years of age, later graduating from Fort Dodge High School in 1951.

 

Sue worked as...

Theodore Kopp

Apr 20, 2023

Ted Kopp Jr., age 78, of Neillsville, WI, died Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.

 

Theodore James Kopp Jr., was born on September 20, 1944 in Neillsville, WI, the son of Theodore and Doris (Lloyd) Kopp Sr. He attended school in Neillsville, while helping his father on the family farm. He served in...

Gordon Wells

Apr 15, 2023

Gordon P. Wells, 84, of Neillsville, WI, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI

He was born May 29, 1938, in Harvard, IL. Gordie was united in marriage to Kathleen (Kathy) Bender Dykstra on December 29, 1978.

After high school, Gordie served in the Army Reserves from February 20,...

John Matuszak

Apr 13, 2023

John Matuszak, 91, of Neillsville, WI passed away peacefully at the Clark County Rehab and Living Center on Thursday, April 13, 2023. John was born June 11, 1931 in Neillsville to parents William and Anna Matuszak. He attended Shortville School and completed eighth grade. John served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 - 1954 and served in the...

David Tetzlaff

Apr 11, 2023

David Tetzlaff, age 70, of Christie, WI, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Neillsville, WI.

 

David Alan Tetzlaff was born on July 30, 1952, in Oconomowoc, WI, the son of Milan and Jean Mae (Shrank) Tetzlaff. He graduated from Arrowhead High School and then attended college in the Oconomowoc area. David earned a degree...

Diane Hernandez

Apr 9, 2023

Diane Hernandez, age 71, went home to Jesus on April 9, 2023. In her last moments, she was with her son Tony Hernandez III and niece Aleta Miller. Her daughter Michele Flink, granddaughters Briana & Kyia, and sisters Susan & Debbie spent many sweet moments with her in her final days. Diane was surrounded by her loved ones and wonderful...

Craig Eric Wesenberg

Apr 8, 2023

Craig Eric Wesenberg passed away unexpectedly in his home in Saxon, WI early in the morning of Saturday, April 8th. Craig was only 48 when he passed, his absence in this world and the lives of his loved ones will create a void that cannot be filled.

Craig was born on July 9, 1974 in Marshfield, WI, the son of...

Marian Johnson

Apr 3, 2023

Marian Johnson, age 91, of Black River Falls, WI, formerly of Neillsville, WI, died Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Country Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Black River Falls, WI.

Marian Johnson was born on March 21, 1932, the daughter of Lawrence and Arlene (Jorstad) Johnson. She lived with her family on the family farm in Greenwood, where she...

Earl Dayton

Mar 29, 2023

Earl A. Dayton, 92, of Neillsville, WI died on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield.

Earl Dayton Was born January 11th, 1931, in Lacrosse, Wisconsin to Howard & Winnifred (Schumacker) Dayton. He Graduated High School in Melrose, Wisconsin. He Married Marlene Aldinger on July 2nd, 1955, in Neillsville, Wisconsin at the United Methodist Church. Earl & Marlene...

Dorothea Foster

Mar 23, 2023

Dorothea Foster age 96 of Altoona, WI died March 23, 2023 at Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines in Altoona, WI. Dorothea was born May 19, 1926 in Darmstadt, Germany.

 

Dorothea united in marriage on November 10, 1951 to Royale Kunshier they lived in rural Neillsville WI until Royale passed away on August 3, 1968. Dorothea married James Foster...

Betty Opelt

Mar 23, 2023

Betty Opelt, age 84, of Neillsville, WI, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her residence on River Avenue in Neillsville.

Betty L. Gates was born on November 9, 1938, in Black River Falls, WI, the daughter of Lloyd and Amy (Flood) Gates. She grew up and attended school in Black River Falls, and lived there until her marriage to...

Rueben Arthur Garbisch

Mar 21, 2023

 

Rueben Garbisch, age 91, of Granton, WI died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.

 

Rueben Arthur Garbisch was born on September 21, 1931, in Granton, the son of the late Bernard and Bertha (Helm) Garbisch. He attended the Romadka School in the town of York and in 1949 graduated from Loyal High...

Gordon "Zeb" Beyer

Mar 17, 2023

Gordon "Zeb" R. Beyer, 75, of Neillsville, died peacefully with family by his side on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

Gordon Richard Beyer was born on December 14, 1947 in Neillsville, WI, the son of Walter and Edna (Tews) Beyer. After graduating from Neillsville High School in 1966 Zeb worked a few jobs,...

Allen Mohr

Mar 17, 2023

Allen Mohr, 72, of Neillsville, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI surrounded by his family.

Allen Michael Mohr was born on May 5, 1950, in Neillsville, WI, the son of Albert and Luella (Kopp) Mohr. He attended Silver Crest School and graduated from Neillsville High School in 1968. He earned his teaching...

Andy Rueth

Mar 16, 2023

Andrew "Andy" J. Rueth, 71, of Neillsville, WI died on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield.

 

Andrew Joseph Rueth was born on February 19, 1952 in Marshfield, WI the son of Leonard and Betty (Matthews) Rueth. He graduated from Greenwood High School and went on to CVTC where he studied mechanics. Andy took a job with...

Wayne Wegner

Mar 14, 2023

Wayne Wegner, 75 of Neillsville, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at home.

Wayne was born January 15, 1948 in Eau Claire, the son of Clarence and Alice Wegner. He was united in marriage to Kathy Wegner on September 10, 1966. Wayne and Kathy were married 56 years.

Wayne farmed for most of his years on the family farm....

Dorothy Larsen

Mar 11, 2023

Dorothy L. Larsen, 96, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023 at the Neillsville Retirement Community.

 

Dorothy Lee Severson, the first child of George and Mabel (Gilbertson) Severson, was born February 16, 1927 at the family farm near Ogdensburg, WI. Dorothy was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Iola. She attended a one-room schoolhouse for grades...

Dolores Hoeft

Feb 19, 2023

Dolores Hoeft, age 94, of Marshfield, WI, formerly of Neillsville, WI, died Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Three Oaks Health Services in Marshfield, WI.

 

Dolores Barth was born on April 16, 1928 in West Allis, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Anna (Hranicka) Barth. She graduated from Nathan Hale High School in Milwaukee, WI, in 1946. She was united...