elvin 1969-2022 Angela J. Melvin of Wausau, aged 52, peacefully passed away on June 11, 2022. Visitation will take place at Brainard Funeral Home – Wausau Chapel on Friday, June 24 from 4 p.m. until time of sharing of memories at 6:30 p.m. Angela’s family gives a special thank you to Opportunity Inc. and Angie’s family at Cherish on Ginger Lane in Wausau as well as those that provided care for her throughout her life. Angie was born in Medford on July 5, 1969. She attended and graduated from Abbotsford High School. She lived a special life with many challenges; however, they never stopped her from being feisty and positive. Once she made up her mind, nothing could stop her. She always had the support, love, and care from her family and friends. She had many accomplishments and became a role model to many that knew her. Throughout Angela’s life, she made friends wherever she went. Angie was an avid Brewer and Packer fan. She enjoyed activities including bowling, art, music, watching movies, and researching mythology. Angela is survived by her parents; Carol Canfield and Donald Melvin; her sister, Amy (Pat) Merrill; nephew and nieces, Jacob, Elizabeth, and Kyra Merrill; aunts and uncles, Jody Szutkowski, Susan Onesti, Jane (Mike) Hazen, Dennis (Annette) Melvin, and Delores Umlauft. She is also survived by maternal cousins, Rick (Julie Heuser) Onesti, Rachel Monday, Collin (Amanda Dvorak) Carley, Sarah and Kayla Szutkowski; and paternal cousins Darin (Debra) Umlauft, Dean (Debbie) Umlauft, Denise Umlauft, Matt (Anna) Melvin, and Erin Melvin and their families. She is also survived by special family members, Michael and Sally Shoemaker, Matt (Tamara) Shoemaker, Abbey (Solen) Richberger, Helen Shoemaker and their families. Angela was proceeded in death by her step-father Pat Canfield; grandparents, Joseph and Doris Szutkowski of Bowler and Archie and Elaine Melvin of Abbotsford; as well as uncles, Duane Umlauft, Randy Carley, Richard Onesti, and Joseph Szutkowski. Paid Obituary 122765

1951-2 022 Barbara (Barb) Kristine (Klinner) Perala passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022 at Our House Assisted Living in Medford. A memorial service for Barb will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 11 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home, Medford, with Pastor David Clements officiating. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Monday, July 11 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Barb was born Apr. 3, 1951, the daughter of Robert & Dagmar (Stenseth) Klinner. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Day School and graduated from Medford High School in 1969. She received her BS degree in elementary education from UW-Eau Claire and received a master’s degree in counseling from UWMilwaukee. She taught elementary children in the Wittenberg-Birnamwood and the Howard-Suamico school districts until her retirement in 2006, forging close bonds with students, parents and her co-workers. Barb came from a family of educators. Both her mother and grandmother were teachers. She had nieces and nephews that were teachers. Her husband Elmer, his sister, his brother, his daughter and several other members of Elmer’s family were also educators. Teaching was Barb’s life and it brought her great joy. She received numerous notes and letters from students and parents each year thanking her for her work as a teacher. When she retired, one student wrote to a younger student, “You might get lucky and get Mrs. Perala for a fourth grade teacher.” A former student who attended Barb’s retirement celebration called her “one of those truly special teachers that really made a difference in my life.” Barb married Elmer T. Perala on Apr. 5, 1980. Elmer brought Barb an appreciation for the Finnish culture and two wonderful stepdaughters. She immediately welcomed Elmer’s siblings, children and grandchildren into her life and they became family to her. Barb was an avid golfer and put many a man to shame with her drives on the golf course. She loved her backyard swimming pool, where she entertained friends and relatives alike. She enjoyed her daily sauna, cooking and baking Norwegian krumkake. With Elmer’s influence, she acquired a great interest and knowledge of the Packers. She hosted many friends and relatives for Packer weekends in Green Bay, many of which became annual events. Barb and Elmer raised three yellow labs (Golda, Libby & Ellie) that became the central focus of their lives. Barb was especially bonded to Ellie after Elmer’s passing in 2014. Barb was a warm, wonderful and generous person who always put others before herself. She will be greatly missed by family, friends and past students. Barbara is survived by brothers, Bill (Martha) and Dave (Donna) Klinner; sister, Ann (Jon) Anderson; and 8 Klinner family nieces and nephews. She is also survived by step-daughters, Patty (Jeff) Mayers and Chrissy (John Keach) Richter; 4 Perala family grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Betty (Don) Aro, Julia (Gary) Blaisdell and Jeanne (Jim) Perala; and 7 Perala family nieces and nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer; and brother-in-law, Jim Perala. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to your local Humane Society or animal shelter. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 122836

eader 1961-2 022 Thomas “Tweety” Leader, age 61 of Medford, town of Holway, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 16, 2022 after a courageous battle with lung cancer while under the care of Hope Hospice. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville, with Fr. Jayanna Kanna officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Little Black. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Tweety was born Apr. 11, 1961 in Medford to Agnes (Kraemer) and Edward Leader Jr. He graduated from Medford High School, class of 1980. He resided in Medford and worked for Jochimsen Inc., then Weather Shield and finally for Peterson Construction for many years until he retired in 2017. He then worked for a short time at Meyer Mfg. until his illness no longer allowed him to work. Tweety was also a volunteer fireman for Stetsonville for many years. He loved spending time outdoors and was a member of the Pine Creek Riders Snowmobile Club; and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. His favorite place to hunt was Minong, Wis. He will be dearly missed by his wife Jean; daughter, Mariah, both of Medford; father, Edward (step-mother, Connie) Leader of Birchwood; siblings, Kathy (Wally) Thom of Birchwood, Deb (Jim) Fleischmann of Steuben, Cindy (William “Pip”) Gilgenbach of Mission, TX, Tim (Jessie) Leader of Grand Meadow, Minn.; step-siblings, Colleen (Mike) Wenzel, Las Vegas, Nev., and Al (Vi) Helland, Denmark, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family and will be designated at a later date. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com. Paid Obituary 122827

angteau 1934-2 022 Janet R. Langteau, 87, of Chippewa Falls, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the Chippewa Manor Apartments while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 20 at Faith Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls with Rev. Dan Wonderly officiating. Interment was at Prairie View Cemetery in the Village of Lake Hallie. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at church on Monday. For those unable to attend, the service was live-streamed, and a recording will be available to view at https://www. pedersonvolker.com/obituary/Janet-Langteau. She was born Oct. 20, 1934, in Medford to Julius and Ruth (Potter) Doberstein. On July 11, 1953, she married Leonard L. Langteau in Stetsonville. They lived in Stetsonville until Leonard’s work relocated them to Chippewa Falls, where they lived on Lake Wissota for 43 years. Janet worked at Presto, Northwestern Bank, and the library at UW-Eau Claire until her retirement in 1996. Janet loved to care for her flower garden, read, knit, crochet, and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a strong faith and was active in her church groups at Christ Lutheran and Faith Lutheran Church. Janet is survived by her children, Michael (Sheila) of Lakeside, Ariz., Mark (Denise) of Deer Island, Fla., Rob (Shari) of Chippewa Falls, and Rhonda (Lonny) Brown of Chippewa Falls; 11 grandchildren, Lisa (Darith) Manikhong, Ross (Sydney), Ryan, Christine, Scott (Tabitha), Trisha (fiancé Steve), Amber, Jake, Kristopher (Roxy) Brown, Tyler (fiancée Michelle) Brown, and Shayne (Caroline) Brown; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, David (Betsy) and James (Nancy) Doberstein, both of the Medford area; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard in 2020; son, Timothy in 1982; sister, Evelyn (Dutch) Poehnelt; and brother, Russell (Shirley) Doberstein. Memorials are preferred to St. Joseph’s Hospice. Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Chippewa Falls is serving the family. Please share your memories and condolences online at pedersonvolker.com. Paid Obituary 122782

alciar 1939-2 022 Dona Lee Balciar, 82 of Marshfield, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at House of the Dove with family by her side. As per her wishes, there will be no public service. Dona was born July 30, 1939 the daughter of Ross and Innis (Snyder) Stevens. She graduated from Loyal High School in 1957 and went on to UW Stevens Point where she obtained a masters degree in teaching. She was united in marriage to Andrew J. Balciar on June 25, 1960 in Loyal. She went on to teach 4th grade at Madison Elementary School in Marshfield for 36 years. Dona is lovingly survived by her husband Andrew J.; daughter, Brenda (Roger) Gessert; and grandson Ross Gessert, all of Marshfield. Paid Obituary 122828