Obituaries

Sharon Seefeldt

Dec 21, 2024

Sharon Seefeldt, age 72, of Neillsville, WI, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her home.

Sharon Louise Olson was born on December 29, 1951, in Spring Valley, WI, the daughter of Joel Clair and Carol Marie (King) Olson. She graduated from Elmwood High School and then earned a nursing degree from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Marshfield,...

Gwendolyn Szaflarski

Dec 14, 2024

Gwendolyn Szaflarski, age 80, of Neillsville, WI, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the North Shore Healthcare facility in Marshfield, WI.

Gwendolyn Celestine Serafinowicz was born on April 6, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Theodore and Mary (Grobowy) Serafinowicz. She attended St. Mary of the Angels Grade School, and Tuley High School both in Chicago, IL. On...

Stevyn Schlinsog

Dec 13, 2024

A livestream of Stevyn's Funeral Service can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Stevyn Harold Schlinsog, 82, Granton, WI, passed away on December 13, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

Stevyn was born on April 12, 1942, in the Town of York to Harold and Ruth (née Snyder) Schlinsog. Stevyn...

Gerald Ratsch

Dec 4, 2024

Gerald Ratsch, age 85, of Granton, WI, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, with family by his side, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

Gerald was born on March 12, 1939, in Lindsey, WI, the son of Harold and Irene (Sternitzky) Ratsch. He attended school in Lindsey for the first couple of years, and then went to Forman Grade School....

Arnold Thur

Dec 3, 2024

Arnold "Arnie" W. Thur

Arnold "Arnie" W Thur, 79 of Greenwood WI died on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at House of the Dove in Marshfield, WI.

Arnie was born February 17, 1945 in Neillsville, WI to Ervin and Cora (Frank) Thur. Later his family moved to Fairchild WI and was raised on the family farm with his siblings. Arnie married his high...

Dawn Arndt

Nov 29, 2024

Dawn Marie Arndt

May 12th, 1948 - Nov 29th, 2024

Dawn 76, of Neillsville, WI, died after a 12-year battle with cancer.

Dawn was a kind and caring person with an enormous love for dogs. She also enjoyed cooking and gardening.

Dawn is survived by her four children, Chad (Terri) French of Shiocton, WI, Joey Arndt (Laura) of Stevens Point WI, Jolie Tlusty (Mark...

Donald Helm

Nov 28, 2024

A livestream of Donnie's Funeral, Committal Rites, and Military Honors can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Donald Henry Helm received his crown of life on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the age of 96.

Preceding Donnie in death were his parents, Henry and Clara (Garbisch) Helm and a sister, Elaine...

Patrick P. Orlowski

Nov 25, 2024

Patrick P. Orlowski, age 75, passed away on November 25, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. 

Pat was born on March 17, 1949 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Anthony Orlowski and Agnes (nee Van Slate) Orlowski.Pat was a man who loved the outdoors. From a young age, he was drawn to hunting and fishing, which he learned from his...

Claude Lapalme

Nov 17, 2024

Claude "Frenchy" Lapalme

Claude "Frenchy" Lapalme age 80, of Neillsville, WI, died Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his residence.

Claude Joseph Charles Lapalme was born on May 29, 1944 in St. Jean, Quebec, Canada the son of Roger and Rita (Fortin) Lapalme. Claude enlisted into the United States Army in 1962 to serve his country during the Cuban...

Lois Lonning

Nov 17, 2024

Lois Lonning, age 96, of Neillsville, WI, died Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Neillsville Retirement Community, where she has resided since June of this year.

Lois Elljean Buffington was born on June 8, 1928, in Titonka, IA, the oldest of ten children, to Orval and Gertie (Sleper) Buffington. She graduated from Crystal Lake High School in Crystal Lake,...

Delores Zimmerman

Nov 9, 2024

A livestream of Dee's Memorial & Graveside Service can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Delores "Dee" Zimmerman, age 94, of Neillsville, WI, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Neillsville, WI.

Delores Jeanne Duncan was born on March 30, 1930, in Mitchell, SD,...

Joel Trask

Nov 6, 2024

A livestream of Joel's Memorial Service and Military Honors can be viewed in the box below his obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Joel Phillip Trask

September 1, 1959 - November 6, 2024

Joel Phillip Trask, 65, of Neillsville, WI, passed away unexpectedly November 6, 2024, following a life marked by both challenges and...

William A. Kopperud

Nov 2, 2024

William A. Kopperud, 69, of Willard, WI died on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his home.

 

William “Bill” Anglemire Kopperud was born on February 19, 1955 in California the son of William and Dorothy (Anglemire) Kopperud. He was raised in Naperville, IL where he attended Joliet Junior College, graduating with a degree in agricultural business studies. He and his wife, Carol...

Jane Zank

Oct 26, 2024

Jane Zank, age 69, of Neillsville, WI, died Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.

Jane Zank was born October 10, 1955 in Stanley, WI, the daughter of Charles and Dorthea (Christman) Meier. She lived in Owen, Wisconsin, where she was baptized. Later her family moved to Neillsville and she was raised on a farm in...

Douglas Braun

Oct 25, 2024

A livestream of Doug's Memorial Service can be viewed in the box below this obituary beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Douglas Charles Braun was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin on November 13, 1934, to Herbert and Jessie (Hanson) Braun of Abbotsford where the family resided until 1944 when they moved to a farm south of Granton. Doug helped...

Joseph Urban

Oct 19, 2024

Joseph J. Urban, 101, of Neillsville, WI died on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Dove Health Care in Osseo, WI.

Joseph was born July 29,1923, in Sturgeon Bay, WI to Joseph and Lena (Wagner) Urban. He lived in Jacksonport, a small village on the shore of Lake Michigan in Door County during his childhood and early adult years...

Keith Wesenberg

Oct 16, 2024

Keith A. Wesenberg, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield, WI.

Keith Arnold Wesenberg was born on November 19, 1964, to Marlene (Rollins) and Arnold "Doc" Wesenberg. Keith graduated from Granton High School in 1983. After graduation Keith moved to his Grandma Vera's farm where he helped with chores....

Rhoena Marg

Oct 15, 2024

Rhoena Marg, age 89, of Granton, WI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI, surrounded by her loving family.

Rhoena Mae Adams was born on October 27, 1934 in Neillsville WI, the daughter of Elmer and Hazel (Brown) Adams. They resided in Rural Pine Valley on the family farm. She met the love...

Kathy Barth

Oct 14, 2024

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Kathleen Ann Barth (Kathy). Kathy was born on January 29, 1949, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Ralph and Anna Belle (Gassen) Bauer.

Kathy was raised in Neillsville, where she attended St. Mary's Catholic School from grades 1-8, before graduating from Neillsville High School. She then attended Western Wisconsin Technical College, earning an...

Jeannette Zschernitz

Oct 14, 2024

Jeannette L. Zschernitz, 63, of Neillsville, WI died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Our House Senior Care in Eau Claire, WI.

Jeannette Louise Pyka was born on Feb 6, 1961 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Carl Edward and Susan Marie (Cote) Pyka. She was united in marriage to James R. Zschernitz April 7, 1984. Jeannette...