Obituaries
EDWARD A. GENTEMAN
Edward “Ed” Genteman, 92, of Neillsville, WI, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at North Shore Healthcare in Marshfield, WI.
Edward was born Dec. 19, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to William Sr. and Mary (Janciga) Genteman. Ed grew up in Chicago until his parents moved...
CHERYL M. STEINBACH
Cheryl M. Steinbach, 60, of Granton, WI, passed away at her home with her beloved husband Timothy (Tim) by her side Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
Cheryl was born Sept. 5, 1964, in Neillsville, WI, to Wallace (Wally) and Patricia (Pat) Garbisch.
Cheryl was raised on...
LAWRENCE W. DIX JR.
Lawrence “Larry” William Dix Jr., 86, of Chili, WI, entered into eternal peace Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Larry was born March 27, 1938, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to Lawrence Sr. and Helen (Ott) Dix. He attended the rural Cozy Corner...
LARRY FITZMAURICE
Larry Fitzmaurice, 89, of Neillsville, WI, passed away with family at his side at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI, Jan. 14, 2025.
Larry was born at home June 21, 1935, in Humbird, WI, son of Jake and Viola Fitzmaurice, the second of four children. Growing up...
JENNIE L. GEREAU
Jennie L. Gereau, 74, of Neillsville, WI, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at the Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield.
Jennie Lou Gereau was born June 18, 1950, in Medford, WI, the daughter of Floyd and Bernice (Custer) Gereau. She graduated from Owen-Withee High School in...
DANNY KEVIN KESSLER
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Danny Kevin Kessler, who died Jan. 15, 2025, at the age of 65. Danny was born Aug. 9, 1959, in Neillsville, WI, to Leo “Lefty” Kessler and Marjorie “Margie” Kessler.
Throughout his life, Danny...
EILEEN A. ZANK
Eileen Alyce Zank, 86, died Jan. 2, 2025. Eileen was born July 29, 1938, in Neillsville to Edward and Anna (Scherer) Zank. She graduated from Neillsville High School in 1956. Eileen spent all of her work career in the banking industry. She also played organ for the United...
JOYCE M. BECKER
Joyce M. Becker, 86, of Neillsville, WI, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at the Marshfield Medical Center-Neillsville.
Joyce Mary Mashin was born April 18, 1938, in Neillsville, WI, the daughter of Albert and Thelma (Hake) Mashin. On Dec. 1, 1956, she was united in...
TERRY E. HECK
Terry E. Heck, 80, of Neillsville, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.
Terry Ervin Heck was born April 9, 1944, in Neillsville, WI, the son of Ervin and AnnaFae (Barr) Heck. He grew up in a warm loving home surrounded by many aunts, uncles and cousins. He graduated from eighth...
BARBARA LEE SARACOFF
Barbara (Bobbie) Saracoff, 87, passed on to her heavenly home peacefully Jan. 13, 2025. Born to Elmer and Hattie Taylor Jan. 26, 1937, in Medford, WI, Bobbie was a lifelong educator, devoted wife, mother and grandmother who touched the lives of everyone she met with...