Obituaries
CHERYL L. HANDKE
Cheryl Handke, 71, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity and care that touched everyone she met.
Born Oct. 16, 1953, Cheryl had a gift for making the world around her more beautiful—whether it was through the...
JOYCE MARIE STEINBACH
Joyce Marie Steinbach, 85, of Granton passed away on the morning of Monday, May 12, 2025, after several years of health challenges. Joyce was born Dec. 14, 1939, in Greenwood, WI, to Carl and Garnett Bladl. She lived in Granton her whole life and graduated from Granton...
GAYLE A. SCHOENGARTH
Gayle Allen Schoengarth, Neillsville, died May 8, 2025, at the age of 91.
He was born Feb. 8, 1934, in Neillsville, WI, the son of Albert and Rhoda (Davis) Schoengarth. He attended and graduated from Neillsville High School, graduating in 1952. He entered the U.S. Air...
MICHAEL M. “MIKEY” HOLUB JR.
Michael Holub Jr., 61, of Neillsville, WI, passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.
Michael Milton Holub Jr. was a New Year’s baby, born Jan. 5, 1964, at the Memorial...
WILLIAM R. “BILL” SIMEK
William R. “Bill” Simek passed away March 30, 2025. Bill was born July 20, 1942, in Chicago, IL. to parents Doris Elizabeth (Wachholz) and William Frank Simek. In the spring of 1943, the family moved to Neillsville, WI, where Bill spent his growing up years. He played...
BRENDA J. SCHLINSOG
Brenda Jean Schlinsog, 61, of Granton passed away peacefully at her home Monday, April 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. After a brave and courageous battle with breast cancer, Miss Brenda gained her wings and made her way to heaven.
She was born Aug. 20,...
CLAUDIA LOGWIN
Claudia Logwin, 91, of Neillsville, WI, passed peacefully into God’s presence April 1, 2025, at home in West Chicago, IL.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Living Hope Evangelical Free Church in Neillsville, WI.
MICHAEL E. WIESNER
Michael E. Wiesner, 82, of Neillsville, WI, passed away at Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen, WI, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the Town of Seif Cemetery.
Michael Edward Wiesner was born July...
ROSE M. PAULSON
Rose Paulson, 83, of Neillsville, WI, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at House of the Dove, Hospice Home in Marshfield, WI.
Rose Marie Kieliszewski was born Dec. 28, 1941, in Whiting, WI, the daughter of Nickolus and Esthere (Nagorski) Kieliszewski. She was raised in...
LAURA J. BARTELT
Laura Jane Bartelt, 102, went to her eternal home on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, ushered into eternal life because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the first Good Friday for the forgiveness of sins and eternal life for all who would believe in him.
Laura was born...