Gladys Thoma, 87, Greenwood, died on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, at the Ascension at Home - House of the Dove Hospice Home, in Marshfield. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., on Monday, Aug. 17, at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Globe. Rev. Nathan Wilke officiated. Music was provided by Karen Hoppa, organist. Interment was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Gladys Emma Dux was born on Nov. 11, 1932, in Neillsville, the daughter of Herman and Elfrieda (nee Schoenherr) Dux. She attended grade school in Globe and graduated from Neillsville High School in 1950. After graduating, she worked at the Milk Pool in Neillsville for several years and enjoyed roller skating, dancing and double dating with her good friend, Florence Mitte. On May 24, 1958, she was united in marriage to Gordon B. Thoma. In 1964, Gordon and Gladys took over the family farm where they resided until the spring of 1991 when they moved to their present residence. Gladys enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and watching sports. She was a life-time member of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Globe and served on their ladies aid for many years. She is survived by five children: Gail (Dan) Lindgren of Loyal, Gloria (Allen) Barrow of Brunswick, Ga., Greg (Dawn) Thoma of Neillsville, Gary (Kelly) Thoma of Neillsville, and Gina Thoma of Greenwood; nine grandchildren: Nate, Tom, Marc (Jamie), Amber, Luke (Brittany), Cassandra (Andrew) Ewald, Bob (Amy), Katie (Toby) Bohlke and Kaitlin; nine great-grandchildren: Clara, Gregory and Isabella Ewald, Owen and Arla Thoma and baby Bohlke two months away, Blake, Maverick and Brooklyn Barrow and Cole Lindgren; two step-grandchildren: Lexi and Lily; a sister-in-law, Genevieve Dux; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gordon; a brother, Louis Dux; and her siblings-in-law, George and Tootie Thoma, Bobby Thoma and Irene and Herb Henchen. Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service assisted the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 94137

Nancy J. Bauer, 86, Marshfield, joined her husband in eternal Heaven on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at her apartment at Aster Assisted Living, with her loving family at her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 29, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time. The service will be streamed online at www.facebook. comrembsfuneralhomes. Rev. James Weighner will officiate. Burial will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery with her grandchildren as pallbearers. The public is welcome to visitation; there will be limited space for the funeral due to COVID-19. Nancy Jane Heinze was born on April 14, 1934, in the town of Lynn, to Ralph and Selma (nee Reidel) Heinze. She attended grade school in Nasonville and high school in Marshfield. She was united in marriage to Gerald W. Bauer on March 31, 1951, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bakerville. In Nancy’s early years, she was a very devoted bookkeeper to their various careers. She thoroughly enjoyed traveling, playing cards, gardening, and spending time with her family. Other interests were singing in St. John’s choir and volunteering at the former St. Joseph’s Hospital. Nancy is survived by her children: Bill (Linda) Bauer of Spencer, Mike (Sandy) Bauer of Fond du Lac, Jeri (John) Weger of Elroy, Roger (Carolyn) Bauer of Black River Falls, Mary (Larry) Thompson of Tomah, Betty (Roger) Gorectke of Minocqua, Jim (Colleen) Bauer of Marshfield, and Dan Bauer of Marshfield; 39 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law: Eileen Weber and Joyce Bauer of Marshfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 2013; a son, Rick, in 1991; a grandson, Brad Bauer in 2002; and a granddaughter, Danielle Gorectke, in 2007. The family would especially like to thank Ascension Hospice and Aster Assisted Living staff for their service and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Nancy’s name to Marshfield Area Catholic Schools.Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com. PAID OBITUARY 93820

Emily Fijalkiewicz, 91, Greenwood, died on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Abbotsford. A graveside service for all to attend will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Riverside Cemetery in Withee. A private celebration of life will be held following interment for family and limited invited guests, where masks and the use of hand sanitizer is highly recommended. Emily Rohland was born on Dec. 4, 1928, in Withee, the twelfth child of John and Caroline (nee Klabon) Rohland, and the last living child in that family. She was raised and received her education in the Withee area, graduating from Withee High School in 1946. Emily was united in marriage to George S. Fijalkiewicz on Feb. 24, 1947. They moved out west to Oregon and California, where her husband worked in the logging industry and as a rural mail carrier in Mt. Shasta, Calif., until transferring to the Greenwood Post Office in 1954. Emily attended Taylor County Teachers College in Medford for two years, driving daily from Greenwood to Medford, graduating in May 1962 with her teaching certificate. She then went on to UW-Stevens Point to earn her bachelor’s degree in education and later her master’s degree in sociology. Emily first taught at Rocky Run School near Greenwood, and other 1-room schools early in her teaching career. She then taught in the Greenwood School District for several decades, touching the lives of hundreds of students who passed through her classroom doors. Late in her career, she served as a guidance counselor and served on curriculum committees for the State of Wisconsin. Emily had resided in Greenwood from 1954 until the family home was sold late last year. She had many interests, but especially loved spending time with her family, writing articles about her rural upbringing (several of which were published in the Marshfield News-Herald), dancing, and Elderhostel trips. Emily had a deep interest in genealogy. She researched her family roots in Germany and Lithuania and was able to reconnect to other branches of the family. Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing German, she was able to help arrange visits from some of these “lost” relatives and maintained an ongoing correspondence with them. In addition, she was very active in her community and helped bring The Highground veterans memorial park and museum to Neillsville. She is survived by her four children: Carolyn Recker of Elmhurst, Ill., Sienna Vargas of Greenwood, Jerry (Pam) Fields of Elma, Iowa, and John (Diane) Fields of Stoddard; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A special thank you to Marge Rohland for all she did to care for Emily. She was Mom’s angel, always providing loving, selfless, care with a smile and warm cheer. It is hard to convey how much this meant to her family. Emily was preceded in death by her husband, George, on Dec. 27, 2010; one grandson: Tony Fijalkiewicz-Gilardi; one sister: Elsie Petke; eight brothers: Julius, Albert, Fred, Otto, Henry, Emil, Edmond and Rhinehart; and four siblings in infancy: Adolph, Emma, Otilia and Frieda. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 93817

Harold R. “Bud” Krei, 73, rural Fall Creek, formerly of Greenwood, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, Minn., due to injuries suffered in an ATV accident. He was surrounded by family and friends. A celebration of life is being planned and will be announced later. Bud was born on June 15, 1947, in Carroll, Neb., to Theodore and Teresa (nee Lewis) Krei. The family moved to Greenwood when Bud was 9 years old. He completed his education in Greenwood schools. Bud was a carpenter and furnace installer and was always willing to help anybody at any time. He married Mary Gutowski on Nov. 13, 1978, in South Dakota. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of 42 years; a son, Rick; five stepchildren: Sandy, Art, John, Ed and Dave; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, with one on the way; a sister, Janet Petkovsek of Greenwood; a nephew and two nieces; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ted. Bud’s family would like to thank all his medical providers for the special care given him these past four years. PAID OBITUARY 93821

Patricia L. McCullough, 72, Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at Marshfield Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood, with Rev. Geoff Smith officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Patricia Lynn Turski was born on Dec. 1, 1947, in Milwaukee, to Stanley A. and Audrey (nee Lang) Turski. She was raised in the Milwaukee area until the age of 11, when her family moved to Spokane, Wash. Patricia completed her education in Spokane, graduating from Rogers High School in 1966. She was united in marriage to Clayton E. McCullough on May 1, 1971, in Spokane. Since her husband was in the U.S. Army, they moved often, but returned to the Spokane area after his discharge and settled on a hobby farm north of the city. Patricia was a true pioneer woman. She loved to raise a big garden, can all of her own food, and loved to cook and bake. Patricia did work out of the house as a head cook at a restaurant in Chewelah, Wash., and as a seamstress at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Spokane. In 1993, she and her husband moved to Clark County, and settled in Greenwood in 1995, where she resided until her death. She had many interests, but especially loved being with her grandchildren, painting, crocheting mittens for school kids, horses and dogs, fishing, camping, and being outdoors. Patricia will be dearly missed by her daughters: April (Leslie) Gorton and Heather (Chad) Durrstein, both of Greenwood; dear friends: Candy (John) Gutowski of Withee; 12 grandchildren; two siblings: Jim Brickner and Jeannine Tipke, both of Spokane, Wash.; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father: Gregory Brickner; her husband, Clayton, on April 24, 2001; her son: Gregory Allen McCullough in infancy; and one sister: Karen Myrick. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. PAID OBITUARY 93819

Lee A. Meacham, 71, Wisconsin Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. Private family services with military rites were held at West Spencer Cemetery. Lee was born on May 24, 1949, in the town of Unity, Clark County, to Vernon and Violet (nee Kyne) Meacham. He graduated from Loyal High School in 1968. On Feb. 25, 1969, he was united in marriage to Doris Fleischman in Spencer. They were blessed with three children: Melissa, Melanie, and Nick. He enlisted in the United States Navy in August 1968 and served at Miramar Naval Air Station, San Diego, Calif., and on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1972 as an aviation structural mechanic (hydraulic) Petty Officer 2nd Class. Lee and Doris farmed in the town of Unity for 25 years and while farming he also worked as a welder at Felker Brothers Co., Marshfield. After leaving the farm, Lee also worked as a custodian for the Loyal School District, Grove Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids, and retired from his custodial career while employed at East Junior High School in Wisconsin Rapids. Lee was a former member of the Spencer Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed going for walks, woodworking, and tending his many flower beds. He was known for frequently stopping at garage sales and could spend hours searching the internet for the perfect sale. He had a knack for accumulating a wide assortment of oddities, which included die cast tractors and farm implements, cuckoo clocks, coin changers, and A& W mugs. He loved spending time with family and was especially proud of his children and grandchildren. He was a very hard worker, a talented whistler, and had a great (although dry) sense of humor. Lee is survived by his wife, Doris; two daughters: Melissa (Jamie) Gripentrog of Marshfield, and Melanie (Adam) Hunter of Sparta; a son, Nick (Shanna) Meacham of Bangor; six grandchildren: Kayley Gripentrog, Cassie Gripentrog, Kari Hunter, Lizzie Hunter, Gavin Meacham, and Allyson Meacham; and his siblings: Christine Burn of England, Cherry (Pat) Kaboskey of Mukwonago, Lynn (Pam) Meacham of Willard, Denise (Tom Hakes) Meacham of Boyd, and Dana (Kim) Meacham of Marshfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Elaine; and a granddaughter, Caitlyn Hunter. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, assisted the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 93392

Wayne R. Scheel, 63, Loyal, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at Marshfield Medical Center, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Visitation will be held at the church, on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until time of service. Pallbearers will be Paul J. Bugar, Paul Brostowitz, Paul Hoesly, Dean Hoesly, Glenn Parks and Russell Tremelling. Rev. Leo Johnson will officiate, and burial will follow in the parish cemetery, with a meal to follow at the Loyal Sportsmen’s Club. Wayne Ralph Scheel was born on Sept. 11, 1956, in Waukesha, to Wayne and Patricia (nee Noziska) Scheel. He attended grade school at a little school on the outskirts of Waukesha, and graduated from Waukesha High School in 1974. Wayne started working when he was 12 years old, at Ray’s Auto in Elm Grove on weekends, washing and painting walls, gassing up cars and servicing them. After high school, he started working as a mechanic and worked at Peck’s Meat Packing in Milwaukee, on trucks, trailers, cars and pickups. Wayne then worked for Waukesha Truck Sales, and then for KS& S Enterprises (King Sales & Service) in Menomonee Falls. In addition, he went to work for Ernie Butterfield (Butterfield Trucking), and also for Weber Trucking Service, and Ace Redi-Mix. In 1995, Wayne came to Loyal and in October 1995, he began working at Paul Bugar Trucking Inc., and he remained working there until the time of his death. He was a very talented heavy truck and equipment mechanic/technician. Wayne was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith on April 19, 2003, at St. Anthony Church in Loyal. Wayne was united in marriage to Susann M. Bugar on Oct. 11, 2003, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, and had many interests, which included spending time with his wife and extended family, especially his nieces and nephew, Nicole, Danielle and Paul Hoesly, who had a special place in his heart. Wayne is survived by his wife, Susann, of Loyal; his children: John and Donald; his mother: Patricia Scheel of Greenwood; one brother: Scott (Connie) Scheel of Greenwood; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Paul J. Bugar, Mary (Dean) Hoesly, Lawrence (Lois) Brostowitz, Barbara (Christopher) Kluck, Joanne (Bill) LaBarge, Peter (Denise) Brostowitz, Leonard (Vicki) Brostowitz, Mark (Suzan) Brostowitz, Roxanne Miller, Suzanne Ebert, Paul Brostowitz, Diane Brussow, and Polly Ann Thomas; two nieces: Nicole and Danielle Hoesly; and three nephews: Paul Hoesly, Craig (Christine Rall) Scheel and Cody (Katie) Scheel. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Scheel, on April 23, 2018; and inlaws: Ceceilia Bugar on Jan. 19, 1971, Paul R. Bugar, on March 3, 2007, and Barbara Bugar, on Feb. 20, 2017. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 93078

Helen L. Severson, 92, Loyal, passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, at Marshfield Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 14, at Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood. Rev. Geoff Smith and Rev. Dave Sommerfeld will officiate, and burial will follow in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Rich Much, Glynda Gosse, Jason Severson, Travis Severson, Tim Thomas and Ian Floyd Jr. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service. Helen Lorraine Thomas was born on Dec. 18, 1927, in the town of Bern, Marathon County, to Melvin M. and Altah A. (nee Sischo) Thomas. She was raised and received her education in Clark County, and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1946. Helen married Lester W. Severson on June 8, 1946, at Grace United Methodist Church in Greenwood. She farmed with her husband and raised their family in the town of Beaver. After selling the farm later in life, they built their current home on 80 acres. She was married to her husband, Lester, for 71 years until his passing on Oct. 26, 2017. She had many interests, but especially loved spending time with her family and friends, sewing, cooking, baking, and playing cards. Helen will be dearly missed by her children: Kathy (Richard) Much of Greenwood, Dale (Kathy) of Curtiss, and Richard of Loyal; her daughter-in-law: Joan Severson of Greenwood; 14 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; one brother: Dale (Crystal) Thomas of Greenwood; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lester; two sons: Robert, on June 20, 2001, and Kenneth, on Feb. 18, 2017; two daughters-in-law: Lisa Severson, on July 27, 2010, and June Severson, on April 2, 2016; one grandson: Jeffery Severson; two brothers: Frank and Ralph Thomas; and one sister: Geneva Olson. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 93017

Edward R. Ule, 94, Eau Claire, formerly of Willard, died on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Eau Claire. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Willard, with Rev. Leo Johnson officiating. Edward R. Ule was born on Aug. 9, 1925, in Willard, to Joseph and Mary (nee Lovko) Ule. He was raised on the family farm in Willard and received his education at North Willard School. After graduation, he began farming on the home farm on the east side of the mound in Willard. After selling the farm, Ed completed a correspondence course with the DeVry University of Chicago. He then settled in Minnesota where he attended the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1982 with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. Ed worked for MACO Electric and later for Honeywell, where he retired after 26 years. Upon his retirement, he moved to Angels Camp, Calif., where he built a home. He worked for MCM laboratories traveling to many areas including France, Paris and China. Ed enjoyed gardening and planted many fruit trees in his yard. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent time skiing in Colorado, mountain climbing in California, and was a ham radio operator, which kept him in touch with his friends. Survivors include his sister, Alice Braun of Colby, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Joseph Ule; and three sisters: Matilda Garner, Olga Hribar and Mary Finstad. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 93018