Obituaries
TOMMY PHIPPS
In Loving Memory of
Tommy Phipps
April 17, 1949 – June 8, 2025
Tommy Phipps, a true jack of all trades with a heart full of humor and a knack for fixing just about anything except maybe a quiet room, passed away peacefully June 8, 2025, at the young age of 76. Born April 17,...
KENNETH A. MALLORY
Kenneth A. Mallory, 61, Granton, WI, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center with loving family members in attendance.
Ken was born Aug. 11, 1963, in Neillsville, WI, to Marvin and Theresa (Moeller) Mallory. He graduated from Byron High...
ROBERT P. MEJIA
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Bob who left us this week. Born and raised in Chicago, Bob found his home in Wisconsin, where he lived for nearly three decades. He was a little younger than the middle sibling among his seven siblings, who...
RICHARD L. “DICK” FITZL
Richard L. “Dick” Fitzl, Sr., 83, of Loyal, WI, died peacefully at his home Saturday, May 24, 2025. Funeral services will be held July 12, 2025, at Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood, WI, at 12 p.m. with visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service. Pastor...
JOHN IWASZCZENKO JR.
John Iwaszczenko Jr., 80, passed away in the presence of family Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at House of the Dove, Marshfield.
A funeral service was held at 3 p.m., with burial service following, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Visitation was...
VIRGINIA B. THOMA
Virginia Thoma passed away May 27, 2025, at House of the Dove, Marshfield, WI, at the age of 90. Virginia was born July 8,1934, the daughter of Ella (Meske) Holtz and Walter Holtz in Neillsville, WI. She married Henry Thoma April 24, 1954, thus living only at her...
JOHN NOZAR
John Nozar died April 25, 2025, in Sanford Medical Center, Bemidji, MN.
John was born Oct. 5, 1937, to James and Betty Nozar in Chicago, IL; and the family moved to a farm near Thorp, WI, later moving to a farm outside of Christie, WI. John graduated from Neillsville High...
WENDELL ROBERT WILLIAMS
Wendell Robert Williams, age 79, passed away peacefully May 22, 2025, at Marshfield Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Born May 16, 1946, to Oliver and Hazel Williams, Wendell grew up near Granton, WI, where he learned the value of hard work and...
SHELDON E. HECK
Sheldon Heck, 82, of Neillsville, WI, died Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Sheldon Eli Heck was born at home April 20, 1943, in Greenwood, WI, the son of Floyd E. and Harriet M. (Feirn) Heck. He attended Mound Grade School in...
JOHN NOZAR
John Nozar died April 25, 2025, in Sanford Medical Center, Bemidji, MN.
John was born Oct. 5, 1937, to James and Betty Nozar in Chicago, IL; and the family moved to a farm near Thorp, WI, later moving to a farm outside of Christie, WI. John graduated from Neillsville High...