Leslie Shepard Leslie P. Shepard, 82, Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Marshfield Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greenwood. Rev. Elizabeth Bier officiated, and burial followed in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Loyal. Leslie Phillip Shepard was born on May 16, 1937, near the village of Downing

Ralph Pernsteiner Ralph V. Pernsteiner, 85, Spencer, formerly of Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Marshfield Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Spencer, with Rev. Barry Saylor officiating. A private burial will be held in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford, at a later date. Visitation will be

Leslie Shepard Leslie P. Shepard, 82, Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Marshfield Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greenwood. Rev. Elizabeth Bier officiated, and burial followed in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Loyal. Leslie Phillip Shepard was born on May 16, 1937, near the village of Downing in the town of Tiffany, Dunn County, the son of Edward J. and Helen E. (nee Danovsky) Shepard. He was raised on a farm, received his education in the Downing area, and then moved to Owen as a young man. Leslie lived at Pabich Adult Family Home for almost 30 years, and his entire adult life in Clark County. He worked at Adult Development Services in Greenwood for 25 years, retiring in 2015. Leslie was a kind, gentle man who loved his home and his many friends who were his extended family. Leslie previously belonged to the all-denomination Bible class that was held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the Clark County bowling group, Explorer Scouts, and Aktion Club. He loved life and had many interests, especially fishing, traveling, going out to eat, shopping, playing kings corners, and many other activities. He also colored in adult coloring books and turned out beautiful pictures. He loved working on the hobby farm helping to raise beef cattle, and was amazed by the tractors, combines, and the huge choppers they have these days. When outside, he would wave to everyone who went by. Leslie wasn’t a talker; he was the observer, and in his own way, that’s how he navigated life. He will be dearly missed. Leslie is survived by three sisters: Sharon Shepard of Vadnais Heights, Minn., Eunice (John) Denning of Racine, and Judith (Jim) Leffler of Tipton, Ind.; two brothers: Gerald (Sandra) Shepard of Birchwood, and Gene Shepard of Kingman, Ariz.; nieces, nephews and other relatives; everyone served by Pabich’s Residential Facility; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Shepard. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, assisted the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 80951

Ralph Pernsteiner Ralph V. Pernsteiner, 85, Spencer, formerly of Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Marshfield Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Spencer, with Rev. Barry Saylor officiating. A private burial will be held in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford, at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Ralph Vincent Pernsteiner was born on July 27, 1934, in Medford, to Casper and Alice (nee Annen) Pernsteiner. He was raised on the family farm and received his education in the Medford area, graduating from Medford High School in 1952. After completing high school, Ralph moved to Kenosha where he worked in a furniture store for a short time, and then returned to Medford and worked for the phone company. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on July 5, 1957, and served until his honorable discharge on April 24, 1959. After returning from the service, Ralph took over the operation of his family farm. He married Darla J. Siikarla on Feb. 27, 1960, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville. In 1970, they sold their farm and moved to Greenwood, where they purchased another farm, which they operated until 1997. They sold the farm in Greenwood and moved to Spencer. Ralph worked for Roth Manufacturing in Loyal until retiring in 2008. In retirement, he had many interests, but especially loved fishing with his grandchildren, his chainsaw, John Deere tractors, and woodworking. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, and a former member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenwood. Ralph is survived by his wife, Darla, of Spencer; three children: Jean (Paul) Chromey of Marshfield, Vincent Pernsteiner of Chippewa Falls, and Karie (Brian) Schmidt of Loyal; three grandchildren: Ric Englebretson, Layne Schmidt and Blain Schmidt; two sisters: Alice Pernsteiner of Medford, and Kathleen (Frank) Luterbach of Franklin; two brothers: Robert (Jill) Pernsteiner of Aiken, S.C., and Gerald (Lynette) Pernsteiner of Medford; two sisters-in-law: Agnes Pernsteiner and Kathleen Pernsteiner, both of Medford; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers: Willard, Lawrence and Sylvester Pernsteiner. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements. PAID OBITUARY 80956

Jane (Koski) Bartine Jane Elizabeth (Koski) Bartine, 44, formerly of Loyal, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg after a battle with kidney cancer. A celebration of life will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Madison Sun Prairie on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the family to be used by Jane’s daughters. Jane was born on Jan. 18, 1975, in Marshfield, the daughter of James and Jean (nee Lindgren) Koski. She was a graduate of Loyal High School and UW-Oshkosh. She worked for many years as an RN at Denver Health, UW Hospital and the UW DeForest/Windsor Clinic. Jane is survived by her husband, Chris; two daughters, Samantha and Alexandra; her parents, James and Jean Koski; two brothers: Matt and Grant Koski; three nieces: Bethany (Caleb) Franklin, and Heather and Sierra Koski; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her brother, Adam Koski. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at the UW Deforest/ Windsor Clinic for providing meals during her illness and all of the wonderful staff at the UW Hospitals and Agrace Hospice. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com. PAID OBITUARY 80957