Obituaries
LELAND “LEE” J. APPLEYARD
Leland “Lee” J. Appleyard, 92, of Sparta passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta. He was born Feb. 18, 1933, to Fred and Lillian (Thoma) Appleyard in Neillsville, WI. He grew up there and graduated from Neillsville High School in 1951.
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RUTH L. MEIHAK
Ruth L. Meihak, 92, of Neillsville, WI, passed to eternal peace with her family by her side Wednesday, June 18, at the Riverside Assisted Living Facility in Neillsville.
Ruth Lorraine Spaete was born Jan. 14, 1933, in the township of Washburn, WI, the daughter of Carl and...
JOAN LORAINE FITZMAURICE
Joan Loraine Fitzmaurice, 91, passed away in Footville, WI, June 11, 2025. Joan was born May 18, 1934, in Neillsville, WI, the daughter of Jacob and Veronica (Ziglinski) Langreck. She married Dale Duane Fitzmaurice Aug. 25, 1955. They resided in Marshfield, WI, until...
DONALD LEE HEIDEMANN
Donald Lee Heidemann, 53, of Forest City, IA, died May 13, 2025 in his home after a struggle with mental illness. He leaves behind a legacy of love, humor, generosity, and deep devotion to his family, faith and community.
A gathering of friends and family was held from 4 to 7...
DAVID “HOOT” DUANE BENDER
David “Hoot” Duane Bender, 86, of Arpin, WI, passed away peacefully June 8, 2025, in Marshfield with family at his side. A beloved father, grandfather, outdoorsman and storyteller, Dave lived a life rich in curiosity, craftsmanship and connection to nature and family...
ANDREW J. NICHOLS
Andrew J. Nichols, 69, of Gilman, died Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Private services will be held.
Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family.
Please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com to share condolences online.
TOMMY PHIPPS
In Loving Memory of
Tommy Phipps
April 17, 1949 – June 8, 2025
Tommy Phipps, a true jack of all trades with a heart full of humor and a knack for fixing just about anything except maybe a quiet room, passed away peacefully June 8, 2025, at the young age of 76. Born April 17,...
KENNETH A. MALLORY
Kenneth A. Mallory, 61, Granton, WI, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center with loving family members in attendance.
Ken was born Aug. 11, 1963, in Neillsville, WI, to Marvin and Theresa (Moeller) Mallory. He graduated from Byron High...
ROBERT P. MEJIA
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Bob who left us this week. Born and raised in Chicago, Bob found his home in Wisconsin, where he lived for nearly three decades. He was a little younger than the middle sibling among his seven siblings, who...
RICHARD L. “DICK” FITZL
Richard L. “Dick” Fitzl, Sr., 83, of Loyal, WI, died peacefully at his home Saturday, May 24, 2025. Funeral services will be held July 12, 2025, at Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood, WI, at 12 p.m. with visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service. Pastor...