Obituaries
John Mathew Back
John Mathew Back, 66, of Neillsville, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his faithful dog Spook beside him Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Loveland, CO.
He was born on Sept. 30, 1959, in Whitehall, WI, the youngest of five children born to the late Chester and Myra (Stahoski...
Joan Margaret Wavrunek
Joan Margaret Wavrunek, 88, of Marshfield, WI, passed away peacefully Monday, June 8, 2026, at Stoney River Memory Care in Marshfield.
Joan was born May 14, 1938, in Neillsville, WI, to the late Louis and Agnes (Wegner) Meinholdt. She graduated from Neillsville High School...
Carol Marie Mashin
September 15, 1936 –
June 8, 2026
Carol Marie Mashin, 89, of Neillsville, WI, and most recently Mondovi, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Monday, June 8, 2026, at Dove Healthcare in Osseo.
Carol was born Sept. 15,1936, at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island, IL, at 4:25 a.m...
Nancy Jean Kelley
Nancy Jean Kelley, 85, of Nekoosa and formerly of Adams-Friendship, died June 3, 2026, of pancreatic cancer.
Nancy was born Oct. 24, 1940, to James D. and Agnes I. (Bryan) Cummings of Neillsville, WI. Among the youngest of 11 children, Nancy graduated from high school in 1958...
Kenneth “Kenny” Goetz
Kenneth “Kenny” Goetz passed away peacefully May 22, 2026, at the House of Dove in Marshfield at the age of 92.
Kenny grew up on a farm in rural Loyal (Heintown). Kenny served in the Armed Services in Germany. He worked at Schlinsog Dairy, hauled milk, worked for Parkin’s...
Marilyn R. Olson
Marilyn Rose Olson, 73, of Neillsville, WI, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
Marilyn was born Sept. 10, 1952, in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Merlin “Merlie” and Florence (nee Scheuer) Lindow. She spent her younger years...
Karen W. Collins
Karen Collins, 86, of rural Humbird, passed away unexpectedly at her home Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Karen was born Sept. 15, 1939, in Ladysmith, WI, the daughter of Alfred and Verla (Wymore) Fink. She was raised with her three siblings on a farm in Rusk County, where she attended...
Richard August “Buck” Hagen
June 28, 1942 –
May 12, 2026
Richard August “Buck” Hagen, 83, of Neillsville, WI, passed away peacefully May 12, 2026, at Riverside Assisted Living in Neillsville, WI.
Buck was born June 28, 1942, at home in the Township of Weston, Clark County, WI, the son of Herman...
Patricia Rose White (nee Bollom)
Patricia Rose White (nee Bollom), 87, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away April 22, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at Bridge Church, 740 Alder St. Black River Falls, WI, Monday, June 1, 2026. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. with service to follow.
Milton Everett Garbisch
Milton Everett Garbisch passed away peacefully at his son John’s home in Auburndale, WI, Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by his family and listening to “It Is Well With My Soul.”
Milton was born Dec. 4, 1941, in Granton, WI, to Alfred and Viola Garbisch. He attended the...