Obituaries
RALPH SCHMIDT
Ralph Schmidt “Mr. Incredible,” 71, of Neillsville, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Dec. 4, 2024. Ralph was known for his deep love of family, farming, hunting, fishing and sheepshead, passions that shaped his life and his character. He also cherished the time...
LYNDELL FERRIS BLANEY
On Nov. 25, 2024, Lyndell Ferris Blaney was called home to heaven and welcomed into his loving Savior’s arms. Lyndell was born May 29, 1953, in Neillsville, WI, to Lewis R. and Lydia E. (Schoenherr) Blaney. He would be baptized as a child of God and later confirmed at...
Gerald E. “Gary” Ratsch
Gerald Ratsch, 85, of Granton, WI, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, with family by his side, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
Gerald was born March 12, 1939, in Lindsey, WI, the son of Harold and Irene (Sternitzky) Ratsch. He attended school in...
DONALD C. BANGART
Donald C. Bangart, 77, of Greenwood passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal with Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony...
DONALD H. HELM
Donald Henry Helm received his crown of life Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at the age of 96.
Preceding Donnie in death were his parents, Henry and Clara (Garbisch) Helm, and a sister, Elaine (Sam) Seefeldt.
He is survived by a brother, Roger (Caroline) Helm, nieces,...
JUDITH K. VINE
It is with great sadness that the family of Judith K. Vine announces her passing Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.
Judy was born to Harold and Adeline Morrison June 7, 1946, and graduated from Granton High School in 1964.
Growing...
CLAUDE “FRENCHY” LAPALME
Claude “Frenchy” Lapalme, 80, of Neillsville, WI, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at his residence.
Claude Joseph Charles Lapalme was born May 29, 1944, in St. Jean, Quebec, Canada, the son of Roger and Rita (Fortin) Lapalme. Claude enlisted into the United States...
LOIS E. LONNING
Lois Lonning, 96, of Neillsville, WI, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at the Neillsville Retirement Community, where she has resided since June of this year.
Lois Elljean Buffington was born June 8, 1928, in Titonka, IA, the oldest of 10 children, to Orval and Gertie (Sleper...
ALGENE BRADBURY
Algene Bradbury passed away Nov. 8, 2024. A celebration of life will be held Dec. 7, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Messiah Church, Plymouth, MN.
MARY (KOHLS) PORTZ
Mary (Kohls) Portz died Oct. 20, 2024 in Ripon, WI. She is formerly of Neillsville.
No services are being held.