Obituaries
Lavern C. “Blondie” Sternitzky
Lavern C. “Blondie” (Grussing) Sternitzky, 85, passed away peacefully April 23, 2026, in Marshfield, WI. She was born May 9, 1940, in Montevideo, MN.
She grew up in Central Wisconsin and found great joy in flowers, gardening, caring for her large yard and watching...
Patricia Rose White (nee Bollom)
Patricia Rose White (nee Bollom), 87, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away April 22, 2026.
She was born Feb. 2, 1939, in Neillsville to Ellsworth and Rose (Scinto) Bollom. After graduating from high school, she joined the United States Army in 1959. She served...
Jeanne Genevieve (Lingerfelt) Erickson
Jeanne Genevieve (Lingerfelt) Erickson, 85, passed away peacefully Jan. 27, 2026, in Neillsville, WI.
Genevieve’s family is hosting a visitation time of 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Gesche Funeral Home, 4 S. Grand Ave., Neillsville, WI...
Daniel Luther Boatman Anderson
Daniel Luther Boatman Anderson, 21, of Eau Claire, WI, left us way too soon on April 23, 2026.
Dan was born Jan. 29, 2005, to Reverend Chad and Courtney (Thompson) Anderson. He was the oldest of four siblings. From an early age, Dan showed the world what a gentle...
Larry Gene McDonald
Larry Gene McDonald, 82, formerly of Neillsville, WI, passed away peacefully April 16, 2026, at the House of Dove in Marshfield.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was known for his hardworking nature and love for fixing and building...
Jerome L. “Jerry” Strack
Jerome L. “Jerry” Strack, 91, Marshfield, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Kellner, WI, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Matthew Lorfeld officiating....
JALAYNE RENEE LIONBERGER (SHAW)
JaLayne Renee Lionberger (Shaw), 61, of Trenton, IL, passed away at her home April 4, 2026.
She was born March 2, 1965, in Neillsville, WI, to Donald Shaw and Eleanor (Demert) Jacobs. She married Thomas Lionberger in 1989, and they had two children.
As a United...
Jack Mallory
Jack Mallory, 73, died Monday, April 6, 2026, at Meadow View Manor, Neillsville, WI. Jack was born March 6, 1953, to Marvin M. and Theresa I. (Moeller) Mallory at Neillsville, WI. He graduated from Byron High School, Byron, IL. in 1970. He played a tuba in the middle and high school...
Gloria Klieforth
Gloria Klieforth passed away April 1, 2026, peacefully surrounded by family.
A funeral Mass was held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church April 11, 2026, in Crawfordville, FL.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Chuck; brother Dan; daughter Teri; four grandchildren and five...
Edward Kaczmarek
Edward Kaczmarek, 89, of Neillsville, WI, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026.
He was born in Cudahy, WI, and was united in marriage to Carol on Valentine’s Day, 1959. Formerly of Cudahy, WI, Ed spent the last 30 years of his retirement residing in Neillsville. He enjoyed bike...