Obituaries
KAREN LEA BOLTE
In loving memory of Karen L. Bolte (1940-2025)
It is with a mix of deep sorrow and complex emotions that we announce the passing of Karen Lea Bolte (Finn) Aug. 28, 2025. Karen was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Black River Falls, WI, and was beloved by her parents, Jamie and Francis...
ESTHER B. SHIRK
Esther B. Shirk, 73 years, 9 months, 15 days, of Granton, WI, peacefully went to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Narvon, PA, Nov. 19, 1951, the daughter of Christian Z. and Elizabeth B. (Brubacher) Kilmer. On...
MARY L. (INGOLD) NAEDLER
Mary L. (Ingold) Naedler, 89, of Granton passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at The Wells Nature View in Marshfield. Mary was born Jan. 9, 1936, in Peoria, IL, to Roger and Hermina (Essig) Ingold. Mary moved with her family in 1948 to a farm in Neillsville....
LINDA MARY CRANE
Linda Mary Crane, 74, of Chili, WI, passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.
Linda, the eldest child of Vizma and George Vukson, was born Aug. 5, 1951, in LaSalle, IL. Linda graduated from Adams-Friendship High School, Adams, WI, in 1969. Linda was the...
JAMES “JIM” HOLT
James “Jim” Holt, 90, passed away surrounded by family Aug. 21, 2025, at his home in Black River Falls, WI.
Jim was born June 22, 1935, to Edward Earl and Bertha Albina (Putzel) Holt in Greenwood, WI. He graduated from Loyal High School.
He was married to Cheryl...
KATHLEEN J. WELLS
Aug. 10, 1946 ~ Aug. 19, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Wells, 79, of Neillsville, WI passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 at her home.
She was born Aug. 10, 1946, in Burlington, WI. Kathy was united in marriage to Gordon Wells Dec. 29, 1978.
Kathy worked for Hansen’s IGA in...
EVELYN E. JEPSEN
Evelyn E. Jepsen, 92, of Marshfield, formerly of Neillsville, WI, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at Three Oaks Health Services.
Evelyn Elaine Bartz was born May 28, 1933, in Chili, WI, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Hodges) Bartz. She was united in marriage...
MICHAEL B. SCHINABECK
Michael Benjamin Schinabeck, Sr., 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Kennesaw, GA.
Michael was born March 2, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI, to George and Ruth Schinabeck. He grew up in Milwaukee alongside his sisters, Georgiann...
ANNA H. (HAINES) LIEBZEIT
Anna H. (Haines) Liebzeit passed away Friday, Aug. 11, 2025. Per her request, there will be no funeral or public memorial service.
Anna Liebzeit was born to Robert and Gena (Helgeson) Haines Feb. 8, 1923, in the Town of Grant, Clark County. She graduated from...
TERRY L. HOLUB
Terry Lee Holub was born March 20, 1948 in Viroqua, WI, to Marlin and Constance (Allen) Bailey. He came to live with Ed and Hazel Holub when he was 10 years old and they accepted him into their family.
Terry graduated from Neillsville High School in 1967. He was very...