Daniel J. Trunkel, 62, Willard, passed away with his wife by his side on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Immanuel U.C.C. West Side Cemetery, Greenwood, with Pastor Asafa Rajaofera officiating. Daniel J. Trunkel was born on Oct. 17, 1960, in Marshfield, to Sophie (nee Gosar) and John F. Trunkel. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1978. He married Crystal J. Horn on June 14, 1997, at Immanuel U.C.C. Dan was employed at North Hendren Dairy, driving milk truck, and also worked at Greenwood Co-op and Joe’s Refrigeration. Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing and his UTV. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Crystal. He is further survived by his brothers, John Trunkel and Robert (JoAnn) Trunkel; his sister, Kathy (Dale) Severson and sister-in-law, Sarah Trunkel; and many nieces and nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Sophie Trunkel; his inlaws, Lloyd and Jane Horn; his elder sister, Judith Andreason; his brother, Jacob Trunkel and sister-in-law, Carol Trunkel. Daniel’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home, Spencer. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome. com. PAID OBITUARY 135678

Leonard P. Green, 74, Marshfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center. Committal services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at West Spencer Cemetery in the town of Sherman followed by full military honors for Mr. Green’s service to his country. Following the committal services at the cemetery, relatives and friends are invited out to the Country Aire Restaurant in Stratford for fellowship and a luncheon. Leonard was born to Dever and Freda Green on Oct, 20, 1948, in Stanley. He graduated from Loyal High School. He served his country in the United States Army from 1969-1971. He was stationed in Germany. For his service, he earned a National Defense Service medal. He started working at Ranch Cheese Factory when he was 16 years old. He then went on to work for Weyerhaeuser in Marshfield for 24 years and retired from IROW Industrial Recyclers, where he was employed for 17 years as a semi-truck driver. On Oct. 9, 1971, he was united in marriage to Barbara “Barb” Carolfi at Grace Lutheran Church in the town of Green Valley. Leonard was a member of the “Lonely Few Motorcycle Club” and was an avid Harley Davidson fan. He loved to play the jukebox and enjoyed old-time country music and rock ‘n’ roll. He enjoyed watching the old “good” Westerns on TV. He and his wife Barb loved to go snowmobiling or attend local drag races. Those who will cherish his memory include his loving wife, Barb; his sons, William “Bill” (Janice) Green and Michael Green; and his grandchildren, Hayley, Corben, Owenn, Jacob and Nickolas. He is further survived by his mother, Freda Green; and his sister, Alice (Ron) Krause. He was preceded in death by his father, Dever Green; his sister, Diane Green; his brother, Dale Green; and both his maternal and paternal grandparents. Leonard’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home, Spencer. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome. com. PAID OBITUARY 135936

Jerome F. “Jerry” Dahlke, 91, Athens, formerly of Loyal, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Pine Crest Rehab Center in Merrill, under the care of Aspirus Hospice. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh officiated, and burial followed in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were his grandsons: Evan White, Luke Werner, Mark Werner, Grant Dahlke, Mitchell Dahlke, David McMullen, Timothy McMullen and Christopher White. Military rites were conducted by the Loyal American Legion Post 175. Visitation was held at the church, on Monday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Jerome Francis Dahlke was born at the family home in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha County, on March 11, 1932. He graduated from Waukesha High School in 1950. After completing high school, Jerry worked in the dairy industry, until being inducted into the U.S. Army on March 14, 1952. He served during the Korean conflict until his honorable discharge on Dec. 17, 1953. He was united in marriage to Janice O. Holzem on June 19, 1954, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Menomonee Falls. Jerry continued his dairy career, eventually buying his own Golden Guernsey distributorship in Hartland. After selling his dairy route in the mid-70s, they built JD’s Restaurant & Motel in the northern Wisconsin town of Winchester. After retiring, they moved to Brownsville, Texas, then to the town of Loyal, and now resided close to family in Merrill. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Janice, of Athens; four children: Jean White of Fond du Lac, Judy (Dave) McMullen of Andover, Minn., John (Kathy) Dahlke and Joe (Dorly) Dahlke, both of Merrill; 14 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; many great-grand and step great-grandchildren; one brother: Fred (Ruth) Dahlke of Menomonee Falls; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death his parents; one daughter, Jackie Werner on April 19, 2021; two sons-in-law: Daniel White and Lawrence “Butch” Werner; and two sisters: Marge Smatlak and Mary Hilger. The family would like to thank the staff at Pine Crest Rehab Center and Aspirus Hospice for their compassionate care given to Jerry, and also to Dorothy from St. Matthew’s in Wausau for her spiritual care shown to him. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 135543

Alice Plunkett-McCarty Alice Ann Plunkett-McCarty, 91, Escondido, Calif., passed away peacefully, in her sleep on April 16, 2023. Alice was born on Oct. 9, 1931, the beloved daughter of Harry and Francis (Evangelista) Plunkett in Chicago, Ill. She was one of seven siblings. When she was a young girl her family moved from the Chicago area to Greenwood, during the Great Depression. There she attended a Catholic grade school and Greenwood High School. She was the prom queen; enjoyed music, playing the French horn and piano; and was the drum majorette, leading the band in high school. She enjoyed many friendships in high school which carried on into her adult life. After high school she moved to La Crosse to study nursing. After completing nursing school, she enjoyed a very long and rewarding career, which included working at several veterans administration hospitals including the VA Medical Center, Tomah, where she retired from in 1996. She was involved in industrial nursing, which included the Ford Motor Company in Chicago Heights, Ill. She enjoyed working with people and using her skills, providing comfort and care to her patients and their families. She was a lifelong scholar and always continued her education. She loved reading and learning new things. It was while she was employed at the veterans administration hospital in Madison, that she met and fell in love with Dennis McCarty, a handsome young airman who swept her off her feet. They married on Oct. 2, 1954, and quickly grew their family, blessing him with four daughters, who were their pride and joy. They moved to Marion, Ill., where they spent the first several years of their marriage and then moved to the St. Louis, Mo., area. They then planted deep roots in the suburban Chicago area, raising their daughters to adulthood. While being married, they enjoyed life working and raising their children. Alice and Dennis enjoyed a lifelong friendship until he passed on June 13, 2016, at the age of 85. Ironically, she passed on Dennis’ birthday. Though she moved from her roots in Wisconsin, she returned with her family often to Greenwood and Warrens, where many tight bonds with extended family were established and nurtured. After her retirement from a career of nursing, she enjoyed time with her family, whom she loved dearly. She was actively involved with her faith family at both the St. Mary’s and Warrens Catholic churches. She then moved from the Tomah/Warrens area to come full circle, finding herself, again, in La Crosse, settling near St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral, where she again was actively involved. She also volunteered at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. She enjoyed extended time living with her daughter, Kay and family, for a few years in Marshfield, Mo. There she quickly made friends in the Catholic community and was again active in Bible studies and social activities. She enjoyed attending rodeos and watching her grandson team rope. She also enjoyed a sisters’ reunion bash and was blessed with being able to have all of her daughters in one place, at one time, with several of the grandchildren also in attendance. She enjoyed travel to weddings of grandchildren and was so proud of all her grandchildren’s talents and accomplishments. She particularly enjoyed when they dropped in for surprise visits to her and gave her impromptu phone calls. Leading up to her final days, she enjoyed living with her daughter Liz and family in San Diego, Calif. She was extremely sharp and in good health. She loved doing puzzles and Sudoku, and everyone loved doing them with her. She did Sudoku in pen and never had any errors. She loved animals and had several dogs and cats. She adopted all the pets as her own, no matter where she happened to be, either residing somewhere or even just visiting. She did not let days slip by and reached out to family and friends, always ensuring cards were sent out and special times were remembered and cherished, despite the different lives and events that captivated the families she helped to create. Most importantly, she dearly loved her family in her own way, through all times, thick or thin, and it was evident she loved Jesus above all. As a practicing Catholic, Alice had but one framed picture on her wall in her bedroom: that of the Divine Mercy Jesus, so it was fitting that she died and received her last rites on Divine Mercy Sunday. Alice was preceded in death by her brother, Leroy (Butch), who referred to her as “Sis” Four. She was also preceded in death by twin brothers, Patrick and Joseph, and her brother, Harry. She was also preceded in death by beloved son-in-law, Kevin Magee. Alice is survived by her four daughters, Mary Magee of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Katherine Wildes, of Marshfield, Mo., (Wendell Wildes); Elizabeth Christiansen of Escondido, Calif., (Mark Christiansen); and Patricia Frain of Naperville, Ill., (Michael Frain). Alice is survived by two brothers, George Plunkett of Nelma and Tim Plunkett of Warrens; many nieces and nephews, 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 11 a.m. at Queen of the Apostles Parish in Tomah. Monsignor David Kunz officiated. Burial followed in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Tomah. Family and friends were invited for a visitation on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Torkelson Funeral Home, Tomah, assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com If you’d like to make a contribution to a charity in memory of Alice, please make contributions to www.murphslifefoundation.com. PAID OBITUARY 135542

Marlys D. Tremelling, 79, residing in the town of Spencer, passed away Monday morning, April 24, 2023, in the emergency department at Marshfield Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer with Rev. James Groleau officiating. Committal services will be held privately with her family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the church on Friday, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. The honor of pallbearer belongs to her grandchildren, Natalee Jensen, William Jensen and Ariana Krueger. Marlys was born on Jan. 3, 1944, in Tyler, Minn., the daughter of Peter and Luella (Oerter) Holm. She graduated from Tyler High School in 1963. She went on to attend nursing school in Sioux Falls, S.D., graduating in October of 1964 as a licensed practical nurse. On July 17, 1974, she was united in marriage to Norman Tremelling at Christ Lutheran Church in Marshfield. Marlys worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a devoted and loving mom. Her children were the light of her life. Marlys was also the bookkeeper for her and her husband’s excavating business. Her three grandchildren, Natalee, Will and Ariana, were all extremely special to and loved by Marlys. They called her “Granny” and were the apple of her eye. With gifted and patient hands, she loved to sew and tend to her garden. She provided endless compassion and care for animals including many kittens and cats throughout her years. She had a huge heart for animals, especially cats, horses, pigs and her goats. Those who will cherish her memory include her loving husband of 49 years, Norman; her children, Russell Tremelling of Marshfield, Christine Jensen of Marshfield and Michelle Krueger of Spencer; her grandchildren, Natalee Jensen, William Jensen and Ariana Krueger; her twin sister, Marlene Barber of Kansas; and her beloved companion cats, “Charlie” and “Nermal;” along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Luella Holm, and her brothers, David and Robert Holm. Since Marlys was so dedicated to the success of and gave so much of her time and talents to the Wood County 4-H Organization, the family asks that, if desired, memorials be directed to the Wood County 4-H in her name. Marlys’ arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home, Spencer. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome. com. PAID OBITUARY 135618

Mark A. Roth, 74, Milwaukee, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, after a brief stay in hospice at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee. Arrangements are pending for a private Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony Church in Loyal. Fr. Emmanuel Famiyeh will officiate and burial will follow in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Mark was born in Chippewa Falls, on Christmas Eve, a welcomed addition to his family. The second oldest of eight children, he grew up on a dairy/turkey farm in Loyal. Incredibly bright and talented, he excelled in scholastics, sports and many other extracurricular activities. Mark had a cheerful, self-confident personality and easily made friends. He enjoyed working with his brothers at Roth Mfg. and T.R. Metal Crafters. They were amazed at his ease in designing and fabricating equipment. He loved driving and working on fast cars and motorcycles. After graduating from Loyal High School, Mark attended UW-Platteville and graduated with a degree in industrial engineering. He then served in the Army where he was stationed in Europe and was honorably discharged. Mark then enrolled in the MBA program at UW-Whitewater. The future looked bright for Mark … until he began to experience mental health issues while finishing up his grad school studies. He struggled to carry that cross during the remainder of his adult life. Mark will be fondly remembered by his family, including his wife, Lucille, of Marshfield; his brothers and sisters: Daniel of Loyal; Mary Jo Roth of Plymouth, Minn.; Ann Newman of Deerfield, Ill.; Thomas (Christine) of Loyal; Anthony (Joy) of Neillsville; and Kathleen (James) Lundstrom of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding him in death were his parents, Violet and Norman Roth, and his brother, Joseph Roth. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 135123

John C. Linster, 85, Loyal, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal, with Rev. Daniel Zimmerman officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date at Marie Louise Chapel Hill Cemetery in Christie. Visitation will be held at the church, on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. There will be a Celebration of John’s Life at the American Legion, in Loyal, from noon until 3 p.m. John Charles Linster was born on Oct. 4, 1937, in Greenwood, to Alphonse and Mabel (Keller) Linster. He was raised on the family farm north of Christie. John received his education at Mound School and graduated from Neillsville High School in 1955. After high school, John farmed with his parents, and drove truck for Alfred Boon. He was united in marriage to Phyllis J. Ellison, on Oct. 8, 1960, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal. They soon purchased his family farm, where they lived and raised their family until selling the farm in 1985. John and Phyllis moved to Loyal, and he drove truck for S.F. Transport until retiring in 2002. He had many interests, but especially enjoyed camping with his family and friends, watching his grandchildren’s sporting and school events, and loved watching cartoons. John and Phyllis were avid Packer fans and were season ticket holders for the past 30 years. John will be dearly missed by his wife, Phyllis, of Loyal; his two children: Jane (Dennis) Miller of Granton, and Daniel Linster (Sandy Belk) of Marshfield; three grandchildren: Sydney and Paul Miller and Thomas Linster; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Allen. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 135122

Martha A. “Margie” Strey, 93, of Azle, Texas, passed away on Sunday morning, Jan. 29, 2023, in Azle, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Windfall Cemetery, in Granton, with Rev. Daniel Zimmerman officiating. Martha Angela White was born on Feb. 7, 1929, in Milwaukee, to John and Agnes (Matuszewski) White, the youngest of seven siblings. At a young age, Martha left school to help support her mother and family, first doing custodial work during her early teenage years. She later worked at Globe Union and Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee, both places as a machine operator. Martha went to work at Sperry Candy Company, in Milwaukee, where she met her future husband, Ceylon “Bud” Strey. She was united in marriage to Ceylon R. Strey on May 10, 1950, in Spencer. Together, they opened and operated a pearl stringing, watch and typewriter repair business in Loyal, before eventually moving back to Milwaukee and starting a family. Ceylon and Martha were married for over 71 years and had four children. After moving back to Milwaukee, she worked for AC Spark Plug (General Motors), in Oak Creek, for one year, and then was laid off. She embraced life as a homemaker, and from 1972-1980, she worked as a sales clerk at the Boston Store, and as an aide in the cafeteria and kitchen as St. Luke’s Hospital. Martha returned to AC Spark Plug in 1981 and worked as a press room attendant until retiring in February of 1988. After retiring, they lived as snowbirds from 1989-97, splitting their time between Wisconsin and Arizona. In 1997, Martha and Ceylon relocated to Sun City West, Ariz., to fully retire, and they lived there until March 2022, when Ceylon passed. Martha, then moved to Azle, Texas, to live with her son, Richard, and his wife, Catherine. In her younger years, she loved the glitz and glitter of movie theaters, nickel movies and hot popcorn on her playground, which was Mitchell Street in Milwaukee. She loved to catch and ride the trollies and busses just to explore. Martha also enjoyed card games like Canasta and Sheepshead, Milwaukee Braves baseball games, her many dogs, gambling – particularly playing slots in Wisconsin and Arizona, and boating, fishing and vacationing with her family. Martha always liked being outside and working in her yard and garden, or just being a mom and homemaker by running her kids to swim lessons, sledding, ice skating, baseball, basketball and football practice, or participating in church functions. Martha is survived by her children: Richard (Catherine) Strey of Azle, Texas, Jeffrey (Susan) Strey of LaValle and Gregory Strey of East Troy; five grandchildren: Tiffany Strey of Racine, Jennifer (Brian) Lerch of Oconomowoc, Nicole Strey of Quartz Hill, Calif., Andrew Strey of Vernon. and Jamie Strey of Elkhorn; and one great-grandchild: Johnathan Lerch of Oconomowoc. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter in 1963 at birth, Joyce Robin Strey; four sisters: Cicilia Bialkowski, Helen Kupinski, Florence Borcyczkowski (Borcy) and Mary Kendzierski; and two brothers: Walter and Frank White. PAID OBITUARY 135181

Phillip John Frane, 68, Willard, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Parish in Colby on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Interment followed at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Father Michael Hayden officiated. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. at Maurina Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford on Monday, April 17, 2023, with a Rosary service at 7 p.m., and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. Phil was born in Marshfield, to John and Marjorie (Young) Frane, on Sept. 24, 1954. He graduated from Colby High School and furthered his education, receiving an associate degree from Fox Valley Tech. He married Lynne at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Parish in Colby on Aug. 3, 1974. He was the proud owner of Frane Body Shop since 1983. Phil sold the shop to his son on Jan. 1, 2018. Phil enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing, the outdoors and participated in shooting sports, He was an EMT (13 years) and firefighter (15 years) for Colby. He enjoyed playing organ and accordion in the Jay & Phil Polka Band from 1966-1974. In his spare time he enjoyed restoring old cars. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Parish, where he was a very devoted and faithful Catholic. He also served on the Board of Education for St Mary School. Phil is survived by his wife, Lynne, of 48 years; his son, Matthew (Kirsten) Frane, Unity; his daughter, Sarah (Brian) Hanson, Thorp; and five grandchildren: Brevyn Hanson, Nolan Frane, Landyn Hanson, Myah Frane and Ashlyn Hanson. He is further survived by two sisters, Marie (Daniel) Auner, Bryant and Patty (Bill) Schultz, Colby; two brothers, Greg (Char) Frane, Spencer, and Larry (Ronda) Frane, Edgar; an uncle, Louis (Joanie) Young, Colby; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law. Friends may send online condolences to maurinaschilling.com PAID OBITUARY 134934