Obituaries

Verna Cummings

May 11, 2024

Verna C. Cummings, age 91, of Wheeling, IL died Sunday, May 11, 2024. Loving wife of the late John Cummings. Beloved mom of Michael (Lisa) Cummings. Proud grandma of Brian Cummings. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Thursday 4-8pm at Kolssak Funeral Home 189 S Milwaukee Ave Wheeling, IL 60090.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...

Larry Auman

May 9, 2024

Larry Auman, age 76, of Neillsville, WI, died peacefully Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI, surrounded by his family.

Larry Allen Auman was born on August 20, 1947, in Willard, WI, the son of Felix and Doris (Orsburn) Auman. He attended Rocky Run Grade School and Greenwood High School. He then worked with...

Craig England

Apr 28, 2024

Craig W. England, Sr., 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Craig Warren England was born May 14, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio to Warren and Janet (nee Dawson) England. He graduated from Sylvania High School in Sylvania, Ohio. He attended Miami University (OH), before transferring to Bowling Green State University where he met his...

Andrew Carl-Struensee

Apr 27, 2024

Andrew took the greatest train ride of his life on April 27th, 2024. Destination Heaven.... straight into the arms of our Lord. Full speed ahead yelling "All Aboard" and sounding the whistle.

Andrew was born October 17th, 2002. During his life he faced many health challenges, but he was always brave and fearless. He developed a feisty, bubbly, loud, infectious, sometimes...

Carol Mitte

Apr 22, 2024

Carol Mitte, age 74, of Neillsville, WI passed away after a brief battle with illness on April 22, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Carol Ann Purkis was born on April 21, 1950, in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Clyde and Eleanor (Hainzlsperger) Purkis.

Carol was well known for her love of plants and...

JoAn Waltemate

Apr 17, 2024

A livestream of JoAn's Memorial Service can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024.

JoAn (Durham) Waltemate 84, of Neillsville, much beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother went home to the loving arms of God on April 17, 2024 at Colonial Living Center in Colby surrounded by...

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....

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...