Obituaries
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.
JOEL PHILLIP TRASK
Joel Phillip Trask, 65, of Neillsville, WI, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 6, 2024, following a life marked by both challenges and triumphs. Born Sept.1, 1959, in Iron Mountain, MI, he grew up in Breitung Township and graduated from Kingsord High School in 1977. Joel was...
DELORES “DEE” J. ZIMMERMAN
Delores “Dee” Zimmerman, 94, of Neillsville, WI, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Neillsville, WI.
Delores Jeanne Duncan was born March 30, 1930, in Mitchell, SD, the daughter of Earl and Gizella (Stach) Duncan. She graduated from...
ERIC ROUSH
Eric Roush, 52, of Black River Falls, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.
Eric was born March 31, 1972, in Rockford, IL, to Richard and Ellen Roush. He grew up in Chetek, WI, and later graduated from Chetek High School with the class of 1990. He was united in...








